Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9042, John Young, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. 6
Young, John Cynthia
N. 9042.
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6357 Kentucky
John Young
of Fayette Co in the State of Ky who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Sawyer of the Regt commanded by Col Shelby in the Ky. Militia time for 12 m o from 1776
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Sept 1833 and sent to R.M. Johnson
Arrears to 14th of Sept 1832 60.00 Pension and allowance ending 4 March 1832 20.00
$ 80.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by C.C. Syluester Clerk, Book 20 Vol. 9 Page 18
let. 24 Feb 1841 R.M. Johnson deed of Cynthia Young handed to John M. McCalla, Jan. 7. 1842. see his receipt on file

1218.
Kentucky
Cynthia Young
widow of John Young N.C. who was a Private
in the N. Carolina line
for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
40 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the
31st day of July, 1843
and sent to
John M. Calla, Lexington Ken.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book
4.
Vol. 1.
Page
175.
Date of death not on file -

John Young of Kentucky. Declaration for Pension
Col. J. H. Moore

State of Kentucky } Fayette County } ss.
On this 15 th day of February 1833, personally appeared in open court, before the Hon. J. M. Hickman Judge of the Circuit Court of said County now sitting, John Young a resident of said County, seventy two years of age, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832.
He does not know the day or month of his nativity, the record of his birth and the bible in which it was contained being destroyed when he was young. But he is informed and believes that his parents were married in the year that Braddock was defeated; that he was the second child of his parents, there being two years between him and his elder brother, so that he has no doubt but that he is at least 72 years old, if not older. He was born in Augusta Co. Virginia where he resided until a year or two before the Revolution, when he removed to Sullivan County, N. Carolina, where he resided, except when in service, until a few years after the war, when he removed to the state of Kentucky where he has resided ever

Since. He entered the service as a private in the company of Capt. Roger Tapp, when he was ordered to Blackamore Station on Clinch river, to guard it against the Indians, where he served three months . This was in the year 1776 as he believes, although his memory is so defective that he cannot be certain. It was however about two years after the battle of Kenhawa, which he believes was in the year 1774. His next tour was to Big creek below the Goose pond near Holstein river, where he served three months at a station under the command of Col. James Robinson, who was the only officer, it being a small garrison, on his own land. This tour was in the same year as the former, and on reflection, he states that the tour to Big creek was the first in the order of time. His next tour was during the year in which the battle of Kings Mountain was fought. He volunteered in Capt Sawyers company of Militia under Col. Shelby, and marched over the mountain, down towards Charleston, in which march the troops took a redoubt near Charleston with about one hundred prisoners. The troops also had a skirmish with Tarletons light horse near Wawheda iron works, afterwards, in which he was engaged. In this tour he served three

months and then returned home. A short time afterwards, he was again called upon and volunteered under Capt Maxwell in Col. Shelby's regiment, and marched with him to meet the British at Kings Mountain. He was in that battle, and witnessed the result. The principal part of the enemies force consisted of Tories, nine of whom were hung up by our troops. He aided in escorting the remainder till the Virginia troops took charge of them. On this tour he also served three months . All his services amount to twelve months. He never was wounded, never received a discharge, has no documentary evidence to prove his services, nor are there any living witnesses within his reach. His two first tours were as a draft, his two last as a volunteer. He never served in company with regular troops except when he went near Charleston, on which occasion he was under the command of General Marion, and in company with his corps. At Kings Mountain, there were several officers beside Col. Shelby. Col Wm Campbell of Virginia, Col John Sevier from Nola-chuckee, & Col. Williams. Col. Campbell commanded the whole in the battle. For evidence as to his character for veracity & their belief of his service, he refers to John Parker

William Stanhope, Capt Berry, John Singenfetter and Frederic Waltz, his neighbours.
We hereby relinquishes every claim to a pen- sion or annuity except the present, and decla- res that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state or territory.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
John Young
We B. Cooper a clergyman, and John Parker both residing in said county, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Young who has subscribed and sworn to the above declara- tion; that we believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbour- hood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in the opinion.
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Spencer Cooper Jno Parker
And the said Court doth declare its opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears that

S. Cooper who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in said county, and that John Parker who has also signed the same is a resident therein, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Thomas M. Hickey;
I Thomas Bodley clerk of the court aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the orig- inal proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John Young for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto to set my hand & seal of office, this 15 th day of February 1833.
Thos Bodley C.H.B.

✓ no 8109 Cynthia Young of John Kentucky

State of Kentucky Fayette County } ss.
On this 30 th day of September 1841 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for said county Mrs Cynthia Young a resident of said county aged upward of Seventy Seven years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oaths, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by act of Congress passed July 7 1838. That she is the widow of John Young who was a soldier in the revolutionary war, and whose services are more particularly described in his declaration on file in the Pension office at Washington, he having been a pensioner of the U.S. on the list of the Kentucky agency.
She further declares that she was married to said John Young on the 21 st day of October 1790, and that her said husband died on the 13 th day of December 1837. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place at the time above stated. She further states that she has no record or other proof of her marriage, that she knows of
Cynthia Young
Subscribed and sworn to by said Cynthia before me; the said Cynthia by reason of age and infirmity being unable to attend court. The said Cynthia is a person of creditability & upright character. I have been personally acquainted with her upwards of twenty years Given under my hand this 30 th day of September 1841 as a justice of the peace for said Fayette County Kentucky Wm Lanphere J.P. F.C.

State of Kentucky Fayette County To wit I James R. Rodes clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid Do certify that William Stanhope whose name is signed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly appointed and qualified according to Law and that his certificate and attestation is in due form
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Lexington this 12th day of October 1841. and of the Commonwealth the 50th Year att. (J. R. Rodes Esq. F.C.C.)

November 21, 1934
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John Young-W. 9042 BA-J/AWF
Mr. John Pilkington 1538 May Street Jacksonville, Florida
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Young, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, pension claim, W.9042.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 9042, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Young.
John Young was born in Augusta County, Virginia, date not given, nor are the names of his parents shown. He stated that his parents married "in the year that Braddock was defeated", that he was the second, his brother being two years his senior, name of his brother not given.
John Young moved a few years before the Revolution from Augusta County, Virginia to Sullivan County, North Carolina, where he was residing, when he served as a private with the North Carolina troops, as follows:
In 1776, three months at Big Creek near the Holston River under Colonel James Robinson; again in 1776, three months in Captain Roger Topp's company, as guard at Blackamore Station on Clinch River; in 1781, three months in Captain Sawyer's company, Colonel Shelby's regiment, was in a skirmish near Charleston, and one with Tarleton's Light Horse; again in 1781, three months in Captain Maxwell's company, Colonel Shelby's regiment, and was in the battle of King's Mountain. The first name of this Colonel Shelby is not given.
A few years after the Revolution, he moved to the

state of Kentucky.
John Young was allowed pension on his application executed February 15, 1833, then a resident of Fayette County, Kentucky and aged seventy-two years.
John Young married October 21, 1790, Cynthia; her maiden name is not given, they moved to Kentucky after their marriage. He died December 13, 1837.
His widow, Cynthia Young, was allowed pension her application executed, September 30, 1841, at which time she was living in Fayette County, Kentucky and "upwards of seventy-seven years". The date and place of her birth are not shown, nor are the names of her parents stated.
The children of John Young and his wife, Cynthia were referred to, but no names were given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Agent notified Jan'y 14/42
6508.
Kentucky
Cynthia Young
widow of
John Young dec who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832, and who died on the 13th Decr. 1837 of Fayette in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Sawyer of the regt commanded by Col Shelby in the N. Carolina line Militia for 12 mos,
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 10 Dollars 13  per per annum, to commence on the last day of March Decr, 1837, the time of his death,
Certificate of Pension issued the 13: day of Jan'y: 1842 and sent to John W. 3 Calla Esqr of Kentucky Present.
Arrears to the 4th of March 41, 3 Yrs. 2 mos. 19 days. 3 Pension  allowance ending
$128.76
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by Theo Moody Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 Page 214

9042 Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9042
Cynthia Young wid. of John Young Pot. N. C. line
Act: Mch. 3 rd 43
Index: — Vol. ekk , Page 370
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May 8 1897. History to Mr. S. M. Duncan, Nicholas- ville Kentucky
1929. Mch 8. Hist to Mr. Elizabeth B. Young aut.
1929. Oct. 14 Hist to Mr. Nellie B. Burley aut.
1933. Oct 25. Hist to Mrs. J. R. Young aut.
1933. Dec 22 Hist to Rev. W. E. Thomas aut.
1934. Mch 28 Hist to Miss Hattie M. Scott
1934. May 28. Hist to Hon. M. A. Rowland for Mr. A. C. McSweeney aut.
1934. Nov 21. Hist to John P. Phipps

Mr Young's pension claim
Cyn Young July 7 1838.
In M c Calla

M rs Youngs pension case

John Young, Ken: Act 7 June 1832 to what time paid?
Pen: Offici.
Dec 15, 1841
Dec 13/
Dec 13 th Dec 1837 for that period
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May 28, 1934
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John Young-W.9042 BA-J/AWF
Honorable M. A. Romjue House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Romjue:
Reference is made to your letter, with which you enclose a copy of a letter from Mr. A. A. McSweeny of Stephenville, Texas, in which he states that the John Young, whose Revolutionary War record he desires was of Virginia and died in Fayette County, Kentucky in 1798.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to show a claim for pension on file on account of the services of a John Young, who died in 1798 in Fayette County, Kentucky. The record of a John Young, who served with the North Carolina troops, but was born in Virginia, and after the Revolution moved to Fayette County, Kentucky, has been found, and is furnished herein as shown in pension claim, W. 9042, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution. It is hoped that this record may be of interest to Mr. McSweeny.
John Young was born in Augusta County, Virginia, no date given; nor are the names of his parents showed. He stated that his parents were married "in the year that Braddock was defeated", that he was the second child, his brother being two years his senior, name of his brother not given.
John Young moved a few years before the Revolution from Augusta County, Virginia to Surry  Sullivan County, North Carolina, where he was residing, when he served as a private with the North Carolina troops, as follows:
In 1776, three months at Big Creek near the Holston River under Colonel James Robinson; again in 1776, three

months in Captain Roger Topp's company, as guard at Blackamore Station on Clinch River; in 1781, three months in Captain Sawyer's company, Colonel Shelby's regiment, was in a skirmish near Charleston, and one with Tarleton's Ligh Horse; again in 1781, three months in Captain Maxwell's company, Colonel Shelby's regiment, was in the battle of King's Mountain.
A few years after the Revolution, John Young moved to the state of Kentucky. He was allowed pension on his application executed, February 15, 1833, then a resident of Fayette County, Kentucky and aged seventy-two years.
John Young married October 31, 1790, Cynthia, her maiden name not stated. He died December 13, 1837.
His widow, Cynthia Young, was allowed pension on her application executed, September 30, 1841, then aged "upwards of seventy-seven years" and living in Fayette County, Kentucky.
Their children were referred to but no names were given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

March 28, 1934
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John Young-W.9042 BA-J/AWF
Miss Hattie M. Scott 402 Shelby Street Frankfort, Kentucky
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the record of John Young, a Revolutionary War pensioner of Fayette County, Kentucky.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.9042, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Young.
John Young was born in Augusta County, Virginia, no date given; nor are the names of his parents given. He stated that his parents were married "in the year that Braddock was defeated", that he was the second child, his brother being two years his senior, name of brother not shown.
John Young moved a few years before the Revolution from Augusta County, Virginia to Surry  Sullivan County, North Carolina, where he was residing, when he served as a private with the North Carolina troops, as follows:
In 1776, three months at Big Creek near the Holston River under Colonel James Robinson; again in 1776, three months in Captain Roger Topp's company, as guard at Blackmore Station on Clinch River; in 1781, three months in Captain Sawyer's company, Colonel Shelby's regiment, was in a skirmish near Charleston, and one with Tarleton's Light Horse; again in 1781, three months in Captain Maxwell's company, Colonel Shelby's regiment, was in the battle of King's Mountain.
A few years after the Revolution, John Young moved

to the state of Kentucky.
John Young was allowed pension on his application executed, February 15, 1833, then a resident of Fayette County, Kentucky and aged seventy-two years.
He married October 21, 1790, Cynthia, her maiden name not stated. He died December 13, 1837.
His widow, Cynthia Young, was allowed pension on her application executed, September 30, 1841, then aged "upwards of seventy-seven years" and living in Fayette County, Kentucky.
Their children were referred to, no names given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

December 22, 1933
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John Young-W.9042 BA-J/AWF
Reverend W. E. Thomas c/o Y.M.C.A. Louisville, Kentucky
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the record of John Young, a Revolutionary War pensioner of Fayette County, Kentucky.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 9042, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Young.
He was born in Augusta County, Virginia, no date given; nor are the names of his parents shown. He stated that his parents were married "in the year that Braddock was defeated", that he was the second child, his brother being two years his senior, name of brother not given.
John Young moved a few years before the Revolution, from Augusta County to Sullivan County, North Carolina, where he resided, when he served as a private with the North Carolina troops, as follows-
In 1776, three months at Big Creek near the Holston River, under Colonel James Robinson; again in 1776, three months in Captain Roger Topp's company, as a guard at Blackamore Station on Clinch River; in 1781, three months in Captain Sawyer's company, Colonel Shelby's regiment, was in a skirmish near Charleston, and one with Tarleton's Light Horse; again in 1781, three months in Captain Maxwell's company, Colonel Shelby's regiment, was in the battle of Kings Mountain.
A few years after the Revolution, John Young moved to the state of Kentucky. He was allowed pension on his

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application executed, February 15, 1833, then a resident of Fayette County, Kentucky, then aged seventy-two years.
The soldier, John Young, married October 21, 1790, Cynthia, her maiden name not stated. He died December 13, 1837.
His widow, Cynthia Young, was allowed pension on her application executed, September 30, 1841, then "aged upwards of seventy-seven years" and living in Fayette County, Kentucky. Their children are referred to, but no names are given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

October 25, 1933
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John Young-W. 9042 BA--J/AWF
Mrs. J. R. Young 3844 Fourth Street Chico, California
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Young of Fayette County, Kentucky.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.9042, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Young.
He was born in Augusta County, Virginia, no date given, nor are the names of his parents stated. He stated that his parents were married "in the year that Braddock was defeated", and that he was the second child, his brother being two years his senior.
John Young moved from Augusta County to Sullivan County, North Carolina, a few years before the Revolution, and resided in said Sullivan County, when he served as a private with the North Carolina troops, as follows-
In 1776 three months at Big Creek near the Holston River under Colonel James Robinson; again in 1776 three months in Captain Roger Topp's company, as a guard at Blackamore Station on Clinch River; in 1781 three months in Captain Sawyer's company, Colonel Shelby's regiment, was in a skirmish near Charleston, and one with Tarleton's Light Horse; again in 1781 three months in Captain Maxwell's company, Colonel Shelby's regiment, and was in the battle of Kings Mann-

tain.
A few years after the Revolution, the soldier, John Young, moved to the state of Kentucky. He was allowed pension on his application executed, February 15, 1833, then a resident of Fayette County, Kentucky, and was aged seventy-two years.
John Young married October 21, 1790, Cynthia, her maiden name is not stated; a few months after marriage they moved to Kentucky. He died December 13, 1837.
His widow, Cynthia Young, was allowed pension on her application executed, September 30, 1841, then "aged upwards of seventy-seven years" and living in Fayette County, Kentucky.
Their children are referred to, but no names are stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

October 14, 1929.
Mrs. Nellie Blake Gurley 5611 Devonshire Avenue St. Louis Missouri.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9042, it appears that John Young was born in Augusta County, Virginia, date not given. He stated that his parents (their names are not given) were married "in the year that Braddock was defeated" and that he was their second child.
He moved to Sullivan County, North Carolina, a few years before the Revolution, and while residing there enlisted and served as a private with the North Carolina Troops as follows-
In 1776 three months at Big Creek near the Holstein River under Colonel James Robinson; again in 1776 three months in Captain Roger Topp's Company, as a guard against the Indians at Blackamore Station on the Clinch River; in 1781 three months in Captain Sawyer's Company, Colonel Shelby's Regiment, and was in two skirmishes; again in 1781 three months in Captain Maxwell's Company, Colonel Shelby's Regiment and was in the battle of Kings Mountain.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 15, 1833, at which time he was living in Fayette County, Kentucky,

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W.M. 1887
aged seventy-two years. He died December 13, 1837.
The soldier married October 21, 1790, Cynthia, her maiden name is not stated.
She was allowed pension on her application executed September 30, 1841, while living in Fayette County, Kentucky, "aged upwards of seventy-seven years."
Children are referred to but their names are not given.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

March 8, 1929
Miss Elizabeth B. Young 1810 Main Street Lexington, Mo.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9042, it appears that John Young was born in Augusta County, Virginia, date not given. He stated that his parents (their names are not given) were married " in the year that Braddock was defeated" and that he was their second child.
He moved to Sullivan County, North Carolina a few years before the Revolution, and while residing there enlisted and served as a private with the North Carolina Troops as follows-
In 1776, three months at Big Creek near the Holstein River under Colonel James Robinson; again in 1776, three months in Captain Roger Topp's Company, as a guard against the Indians at Blackamore Station on the Clinch River; in 1781, three months in Captain Sawyer's Company, Colonel Shelby's Regiment, and was in two skirmishes; again

in 1781, three months in Captain Maxwell's Company, Colonel Shelby's Regiment and was in the battle of Kings Mountain.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 15, 1833, at which time he was living in Fayette County, Kentucky, aged seventy-two years. He died December 13, 1837.
The soldier married October 21, 1790, Cynthia, her maiden name is not stated.
She was allowed pension on her application executed September 30, 1841, while living in Fayette County, Kentucky, "aged upwards of seventy-seven years".
Children are referred to but their names are not given.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
EDSON F. FOLSOM, GENERAL AGENT JOHN PILKINGTON, DISTRICT AGENT
PHONE 7-4171
1538 MAY STREET JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
Nov. 1st 1934
Veterans Administration Revolutionary War- Department of Pensions Washington D C
Gentlemen:
In re John Young -W.9042
I have copy of what is supposed to be a transcript of the papers on file in pension claim W.9042 John Young based on his Revolutionary War service.
One says ' John Young moved from Augusta County Va to Sullivan Co N.C The other says ' John Young moved from Augusta Co Va to Surry Co N C.
Please tell me which is correct? Sullivan or Surry Co N C.
Also-
in his service record:
One copy says---in 1776 three months at Big Creek near Holston River under Col.Jas. Robinson; again in 1776 three months in Capt. Roger Troops Company, as a guard at Blackmore Station on Clinch River; in 1781 three months in Capt Sawyer's Company , Col. Shelby's regiment; was in a skirmish near Charleston and one with Tarleton's Light Horse; again in 1781 three months in Capt Maxwell's Company, Col Shelby's regiment and was in the battle of Kings Mountain.
Capt Roger Topp's
The other copy says----- Company
Will you be so kind as to tell me whether this is Troop's Company or Topp's
Will you also be so kind as to tell me whether this Col Isaac Shelby's Regiment?
I would be very grateful to have a transcript of the record so as to clear up the above promptly. Am filing war service data on the above with the DAR and wish the information as early as convenient, so the data can be correct.
Your kind attention will be much appreciated. I am of the opinion that John Young - W-9042 served a total of 2 1/2 to 3 yrs in the Revolution all told.
Will be glad to defray expense connected with above.
Yours truly John Pilkington
Address John Pilkington 1538 May St Jacksonville Fla.

M. A. ROMJUE CONGRESSMAN AT LARGE MISSOURI
Congress of the United States House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
May 23, 1934.
BA-J/AWF
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
With further reference to your letter of May 16th, concerning the Revolutionary War record of John Young, will state that I am enclosing herewith copy of letter just received from Mr. A. A. McSweeny, of Stephenville, Texas, which furnishes additional information requested in your letter.
Thanking you for your early attention to this matter, and with my sincere good wishes, I remain,
Very truly yours,
M. A. Romjue
MAR/m

May 20th. 1934.
Hon. M.A. Romjue, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Romjue:
Herewith, I am furnishing about all I know about John Young whose Revolutionary service record and family data I am seeking. John Young died in Fayette Co. Ky. in 1798. I do not have the date of his birth. In his will he names as his children: Ambrose, Colby, Abner, John, & daughters Nancy Proctor and Jinney Harrison. He also mentions wife Sally. John Young was evidently from Louisa County Virginia to Fayette County, Ky. Douglas Register, Va. gives the marriage date of John Young as 1751, name of wife not given. Also John Young married Sarah Martin Aug. 9, 1781. It is possible that both of these marriages are the same John and that the Sarah Martin was the second wife and was the "wife Sally" mentioned in the will. A later transaction shows the estate of John Young (deceased) in possession of the doweress, Sarah Glover. This would indicate that Sarah Martin Young had later married a Glover. I do not know with what organization this soldier served but evidently he was from Virginia and I would suspect from or near Louisa County.
Please accept my sincere gratitude for your kindness in this regard.
Yours truly,
A.A. McSweeny,
Stephenville, Texas.

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Veterans Administration, Rev. War. Pension Division Washington, D.C.

March 12th, 1934
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly give me all information of family, together with services stated in pension papers of John Young who was a pensioner in Fayette county, Ky. in -OK 1833. Wish 33 an early reply, and Thanking you in advance, JR.
Yours very truly,
(Miss) Nathie M. Scott
402 Shelby St., Frankfort, Kentucky.

Louisville, Ky Nov. 2 nd 1933.
Veterans Administration Pension Building Washington, D.C.
My Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me a copy of the pension papers of one John Young, a private in the Rev. War from N. C. He was given a pension in 1833, while living in Fayette Co. Kentucky. I am very anxious for all possible information of this soldier and will appreciate any courtesies,
Very sincerely
Rev. W. E. Thomas c/o Y. M. C. A. Louisville
This person wrote on Ky Nov. 4, 1933, in a different hand- writing, for record of Joseph Hancey, N. 628.

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October 12, 1933.
Commissioner of Pensions Interior Dept. Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I am writing to get further information of the John Young mentioned below:
A copy from the letter from the Kentucky State Historical Society ---
"John Young, he said, had been a Revolutionary Soldier and had served for three years under Gen. Greene; and was sixteen years old at the breaking out of War, and was in the battles of Eutaw Springs, Monks Corner, Guilford Court House, and Yorktown.
In the report of the Secretary of War, 1835, which contains a list of Revolutionary Pensioners living at that time we find in the List for Fayette County, Kentucky, the name of John Young, age not given, who was granted a pension in 1833 on account of services rendered as a private of the North Carolina Line. "

Will you please send me a copy of the statement made by this John Young in applying for a pension under the Act of 1 1832?
I thank you.
Very Sincerely
Olive M. Young
Mrs. J. R. Young
3844 4th Street
3844
Chico, Calif.

O. W. & N. Div.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C. .... 189....
Respectfully returned to the writer, who is requested to furnish, for purposes of identification, as much as possible of the information called for below.
D. D. Murphy H. Lockwood
Commis. suoner.
Full name of soldier:
John Young
Place of residence before service:
(Town, county, and State, if possible.)
with State of Virginia
Place of residence after service:
(Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Haytt Co Kentucky
Date of death (as near as possible):
1832
Christian name of widow:
Cynthia McCullough
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
yes the soldier
Remarks:
Your name and address:
B. M. Duncan Nicholasville Ky

O. W. & N. Div.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C. _____, 189____
Respectfully returned to the writer, who is requested to furnish, for purposes of identification, as much as possible of the information called for below.
D. L. Minter Commissioner.
Full name of soldier:
Benjamin Hetherland
Place of residence before service:
(Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Pocahontas Co. Virg
Place of residence after service:
(Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Nicholasville Jessamine Ky
Date of death (as near as possible):
1838
Christian name of widow:
Theodora Brant
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
Yes both
Your name and address:
S. M. Duncan Nicholasville Ky

Dr Col
Have you this case before you'd please give a special ans r in the case I can prove the facts of the within letter as new old Mr Young from my childhood. return the within oblige
Alb Johnston
ans r & the within are turn it me - G

Lexington, Missouri, June 16, 1928.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: - I am desirous of obtaining membership in the Daughters of the American Rev- olution along the lines of John only son of NC Troops Young and Arthur Galbraith .
Can you furnish me with record of service in Revolutionary War of John Young born July 12, 1768. died 1844 or 5? He was born in Augusta Co. Virginia, afterwards moved to Tenn. Probably served in N. Carolina troops.
Also record of service in Rev- olutionary War of Arthur Galbraith

of Arthur Galbraith born in Penn. 1728. Moved to Virginia and afterwards to Hawkins Co. Tenn. or of his father Andrew Galbraith , born in Ireland, emigrated to America and settled near Lancaster, Pa. Was appointed Justice of Peace 1730. Elected to Provincial Assembly of Lancaster, Pa. 1732.
Any information you can give me will be greatly appre- ciated.
Yours Truly, (Miss) Elizabeth B. Young 1818 Main St., Lexington, Missouri

ms
Edward Ray
WAR & NAVY APR 9 1897 FILES
TENSON APR 1 1897

Nicholasville Ky April 6 th 1897
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir I enclose to you the blanks you sent me to day. Benjamin Netherland John Young & very truly Soldiers etc.
J. M. Duncan

Paris  Off. Secy,
February 24 1841.
Sir,
I herewith return the letter of William Stanhope, Esq. in the case of the Mrs Young the widow of John Young, dec d . and have to inform you that it does not appear that any papers have been received here in her case, from Kentucky.
I have the honor to be very respectfully, Your ob t serv t .
G. W. Crump
She has no doubt Mrs Young is entitled to can get a pension if the papers are prepared in due form J. M. L.
Hon. R. M. Johnson Vice Pres t of U. S. Un d tes' Senate.

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United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington.
Dear sirs:
I have your letter of Aug. 12/29 You asked me to state the two records I would like to have as only two histories are furnished to each inquirer.
John Sloan (Surname also borne as Slone) served in the Rev. War as a private in Captain George Slaughter's Co., also designated Lieutenant John Graves' Co., 8th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Colonel Abraham Bowman. He enlisted January 15, 1777, period shown as one year and as two years; was reported on the Company muster roll for Nov. 1777, dated Dec. 31, 1777. "Wounded", date and place not shown.

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His name last appears on the muster roll for January, 1778. dated Feb. 4, 1778, "of part of the 8th Virginia Regiment, whose time expires before the 10th day of April next" which shows "Sick absent"
Would like to have time & place of birth, date of marriage and place, also time and place of death or any names of the family you may have.
My letter mentions Young of Rutherford Co. North Carolina. I haven't his first name but he is supposed to have been killed or died from wounds in the Revolution. The census of Rutherford Co. 1790 names Mary Young one male under 16 years, 3 females and I suggest that she was his widow; if so the sons name was John Young born 1775.
Thanking you for this very valuable information. I am
Yours truly Mrs. Nellie Blake Gurley
Address 5611 Devonshire Ave St Louis, Mo

Cynthia Young
$40 per an
John M c Calla, Lexington Ky

State of Kentucky } Fayette County } set.
On this 18 th day of April 1843 personally appeared before me William Stanhope, a Justice of the peace for said county, Mrs. Cynthia Young a resident of said county aged eighty years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed March 3 rd 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served in the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of John Young who was a soldier in said war, and that she received $40 per annum under the act of 7 July 1838. She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn and subscribed on the day & year above written before me and I do further certify that the above named Mrs. Young is personally known to me.
William Stanhope J.P.
Cynthia Young
Commonwealth of Kentucky Fayette County S ct . I James B. Rodas clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that William Stanhope whose name is signed to the above certificate is and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned, and qualified according to law. and that his said certificate and attestation is in due form.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Lexington this 29 th day of April 1843.
Atb. J. Barr. Rodas cfs

Instrument Set here for record - Nov 10 1840
Daughters of
James Whelan
Mcguire
1841
James Dunn

Fayette County Court, September Court 1841
Personally appeared in open court before the Justices of said court, John Allen who made oath that he travelled from Virginia in the year 1790 with John Young and his wife Cynthia, who is now his widow, and still residing in Fayette county Ky. They had been then married as deponent believes a few months. He will not be certain that he came in that year, but it was within one year either earlier or later. He was told by them that they were married, they always lived together afterwards as man and wife, and he has no doubt that they were so. He always understood from the declaration of Young himself, and the general report of the neighbours, that Young was a soldier of the revolutionary war.
John Allen
Also at same time appeared John Ling in fettee who has resided a neighbour to the deceased John Young from about the year 1798, at which time said Young & wife had children the oldest of whom he supposed to be eight or ten years of age. They were always considered as man & wife and they were continue so until his death. Said Young was always considered to have been a soldier of the revolution.
John Ling in fettee
Which is Ordered to be certified Commonwealth of Kentucky Fayette Co. Court J. James C. Rodes Clerk of

the county court for the county aforesaid do certify that the foregoing testimony of John Allen and John Lazurfetter in relation to the revolutionary services of John Young dec d and his marriage with Cyn- thia Young is truly copied from the record of the same in my office. In Testimony Whereof hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County Court at the City of Lexington At this 11 th day of November 1841. and of the Commonwealth the 3 rd Year. Attest J. C. Rodes Clerk

Cynthia Young, widow of John Young, private N. C. militia
$ 40 per annum to commence Dec. 13.
1837 -
Rev. roll act 7 July 1838
Hand cert: to John McCalla, Esq. of Kentucky now in Washington City
Adm d by Sec. of War See his decision on file

Pension Office
December 15. 1841
Sir,
The papers in the case of Mrs Cynthia Young, widow of John Young, dec d . have been examined, and her declaration filed. The affidavits of the witnesses are herewith returned, in order that their credibility may be certified by the Court before which their affidavits were made, as required by the regulations. In cases where record evidence of the marriage can be obtained it should be produced. The records of the Court where the claimant was married contain, in all probability, some record evidence relative to it, and the certificate of the Clerk should be exhibited showing the facts in the case. The pension under the act of June 7. 1832 was allowed on traditional evidence, but under the present regulations the widow's claim cannot be allowed without some direct proof of the service on account of which she claims a pension.
I am respectfully
Your Obet. Servt.
J. L. Edwards
J. M. McCalla, Esq r . of Kentucky Present

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Young, John GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 10684 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED June 10, 1793 To Christian Hubbert, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.