Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 40667, Thomas West, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
West, Thomas
S 40667
CONTENTS

4,862
Pennsylvania.
Thomas West, Capt Bentley private,
4
Pennsylvania line, War Ja
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
scribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of -8- Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 th of May, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th of Dec. 1818 and sent to John M. Austin, Esq. Uniontown, Pa.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818 , 3 mo. 26 2/3/30 31. 99 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Mar 1819. 48. 00
$79.99
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Fayette county Continued

Polification sent to John St. Clair Esq. 9th December 1820 Union town. Pennsylvania
Set of seals - Mr. M. 93.

Fayette County Pa Pennsylvania
Before me one of the judges of the court of Common-pleas for said County Personally appeared Thomas West who being sworn according to Law deposes that he enlisted in Philadelphia 1775 during the war with Capt. Bentley of the fourth Regiment commanded by Col. Hance or Haws of the Pennsylvania line dont know the time but near first stationed at Iron hill in jersey where he received a ball in the head by which he was confined seventeen weeks unfit for duty, after wards he was wounded at the Germantown battle and made prisoner and so remained 10 months and 4 days, after which he was ordered to the Carolinas under General Howe he was made prisoner at 1776 in South Carolina being wounded in both legs, he was then paroled by the British Col. Huger he thinks the name was and did not join his company any more after the General peace he was discharged by the same Col, under which he enlisted at his own house in Raleigh County Virginia he now carries in his thigh a ball he received in the battle at Germantown and on account of his reduced circumstances in life he stands in need of assistance from his Country for support and that he has been resident in this County for 27 years last past.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 6th day of May 1818
J. Hume West
James Linsley Secy
I do hereby certify that I am satisfied of the truth of the above statement and that the deponent did serve in the Revolutionary war and is justly entitled to the benefit of the late act of Congress
Witness my hand - the above note James Linsley

Sayre County Pa. I John H. Blair Prebty of the county aforesaid do certify that the within named James 4  Finley before whom the within deposition was taken was at the time of so doing and still is an justice of the associate judge of the court of common pleas in and for the county aforesaid and that as such full faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts as well within courts of justice as thereout. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 7th day of May 1818
See 37 1/2
John H. Blair Prebty
Thomas West Esq. Harris H. Penn. Reg Entd Mch States Appuy to have discharge as per
6 May 1818
Rev. H. Blair
Conner
G.

Thomas West Fayette Co. Pa
No 4,802
John D. Blair
Under Co.
John D. Blair
Thomas West
20 30 40 50 60 70 80

Fayette county in the State of Pennsylvania 3 d 14 th Judicial district
On this fourth day of September 1820 personally appeared in open court being a court of record for said county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Thomas West aged eighty eight years on the 10 th day of March next ensuing resident in Franklin Township formerly of Washington Township in the County of Fayette & Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who being first duly sworn according to law with an oath declares and says that he served in the revolutionary war as follows in the eighth regiment Captain Bentley's Company Pennsylvania line (This date of the Original declaration not recollection that he has received a pension on Certificate N o 4862. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March 1818. And that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war passed on the 18 th March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person for me in trust any property or securities contracts or debt due to me: nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule herunto annexed and by me subscribed. Our cow is all that I possess - valued at eight dollars
By occupation well digger - unable to pursue it - Family, a wife and one son - Name of my wife is Elizabeth, of my son is John - My wife is afflicted so much as to be confined to her bed for near eight years and no probability of ever being better. The age of my son is 14 years - can begin to help me soon

1 I John H Blair Prothonotary of the court of common pleas as hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said court and I as further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is eight dollars. In testi- mony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court the seventh day of September A D 1820
John H Blair Prothonotary

October 27, 1932
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BA-J/AWF an Thomas West S. 40667
Susan W. Jack Altoona, Box 103 Iowa
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Thomas West of Virginia, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.40667, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Thomas West.
Thomas West was born March 10, 1733, place not stated and the names of his parents are not given.
7. not stated ? He enlisted at his home in Falmouth County, Virginia, and served in Captain Bentley's company, Colonel Hawes' regiment, was stationed at Iron Hill in New Jersey, where wounded by a ball in his head and rendered unfit for duty about seventeen weeks, was wounded and taken prisoner at the battle of Germantown and held ten months and four days, was wounded in both legs and taken prisoner at Ninety-Six, South Carolina, was paroled and discharged after peace was declared.
Colonel's home Penna Am shows - Capt Bentley Chester Co Pa
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 6, 1818, then living in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, where he had lived about twenty-seven years.
In 1820 he referred to his wife, Elizabeth, but did not give her age and to a son John, aged fourteen years. There are no further data as to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

40 667
Rev INVALID.
File No. 40 667
Thomas West
Pa. Phila
Act: 16 March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 557
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1922 Mar 24 hist to Maggie J. Hagan - liv. 1932 Oct 27 - " " Susan W. Jack amys.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
S. 40667
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., 3-24, 1922
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John West a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1777 Col. Beatty Harris Var   First stationed at Long Hill, N.J. where wounded by ball in head - was wounded + taken prisoner in battle of Germantown - held 10 mos + 4 days; was wounded in both legs + taken prisoner at Mt. S. C. + paroled - and discharged after peace was declared  
Battles engaged in, at his house  See above Residence of soldier at enlistment, Wachapreague Co. Va. Date of application for pension, May 6, 1818 - al. Residence at date of application, Fayette Co. Pa. Age at date of application, Mar. 19, 1733. 27 yrs
Remarks: In 1820 he refers to his wife Elizabeth + son John aged 4 yrs. No fur. fam. data: 1120 res. Franklin Twp. Fayette Co. Pa -
(Va Line - Miss Wilson) Ever Respectfully,
182 88 1933
Commissioner.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
October 19, 1932
CONFIDENTIAL
IN REPLY REFER TO: BA-J/AWF
Susan W. Jack Altoona, Box 103 Iowa
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Thomas West, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.
The data given by you are not sufficient to enable this office to identify the record of the Thomas West in whom you are interested.
You will please furnish as much as possible of the following data relative to this soldier-approximate dates of his birth and death and places of residence at enlistment and after service.
Upon receipt of this information another search of the records will be made in your behalf and the record sent if on file.
Please return these letters with your reply.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Altoona, Iowa
Oct. 22. 1932
Veterans Administration
Wash. D.C.
AB-JAWF.
The earliest dates we have of Thomas West; He was born around 1735 and died about 1806. He lived before during and after the Revolution in Fairfax Co. Vir.
He died in Fairfax Co -
Very Truly Yours Susan W. Jack Altoona
Bn 103 Iowa
2nd

Altoona, Iowa
Oct 10, 1932.
Bureau of Pensions -
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs: -
I found where there were two or three Thomas Wests from Virginia served in the Revolutionary war. I would like information, if one of these was Thomas West, whose wife was Sarah (Trammel) West. They lived in Fairfax Co. Virginia. Their children were, Thomas, John, William Robert, Hugh, George, Sarah, Sissa. Would you have any record of this
Very truly yours -
Irma W. Jack
Altoona
Iowa
✓ Box 103.

A. 02 C Stamped envelope. P.
Read
2 Market Place, Uniontown, Pa., February 21, 1922.
Bureau of Pension, Washington, D.C..
Gentlemen,
Would you please send me any information you can concerning Private Thomas West. He received a pension commencing May 1818, Pennsylvania Continental Line.
I am enclosing a stamped envelope for reply and shall appreciate any information which you could be able to send me.
Thanking you, I am
Yours very truly,
Maggie Jean Hagan