Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6325, Robert Wade, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Wade, Robert
S 6325
CONTENTS
buried

1321 Virginia
Robert Wade
London in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Taylor of the Reg t . commanded by Col l Wells -- in the Virginia line for 7 months 18 days from
1777
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 25. Dollars 26 Cents per Ann m to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of Nov: 1832 and paid George Richard. Leising, Va.
Arrears to 1 th of Sept- 1832 37.89 Semi-ann l . allowance ending 1 st March 1833 12.63.
$50.52
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book D Vol. 7 Page 120

Robt. Walker Case
✓ No 1834.
from 1777 private 7 months & 18 days. $25, 26 100
Geo. Richards Esq. Saxby. Esq.

State of Virginia
London County 3rd set
on this 17 th day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the County Court of Loudoun County now sitting Robert Lee a resident of Loudoun County State, aged seventy one years & five months, being first duly sworn according to Law, state doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served therein stated.
1. It was in the Winter of 1776-1777 I was called out with the Loudoun Militia under Capt. Taylor, whom as an Irishman, I was made the 1 st Sergeant in his Company. Some four or five hundred Refugees & Tories amid an army being surrounded by some Maryland Militia - they came over Relands ferry, as I understood from New Jersey. I was ordered to Fredericksburg with these men. I performed this service which occupied 3 or 4 weeks after returning home.
1 mo.
2. In the Fall of 1780 I was drafted for 3 months into Capt. Thomas Humphreys Company of Loudoun Militia - was Lieut. Bro. Bracken 1 st Lieut. of Company - I was not called on to do duty on account of the Draft till Feb. 1781. then marched to Point of View border of Prince William County, joined Col. Wests Regt. of Militia - after waiting three days for order, then marched to Bowling Green where there was a Regiment of Fredericksburg and Milicians brig where Genl. M'Adoo commanded - other officers not recollected. I was at Milicians brig when Arnold landed about 4 miles below, where Major Cox, I think, commanded about 300 men - He sent to Genl. M'Adoo for a reinforcement which was refused & Cox was ordered to retreat on Milicians brig, which he did. we then left the battlefield as we came out.

at the north part of the town, I saw the British enter the South park. We continued our retreat to York River 15 miles - that same night a camp was made of 150 of picked men left out on a reconnoitering party to return and watch the Enemy, I was one of said party which was commanded by Major Aristed. I recollect it was a night of very severe duty. We marched all night in the rain & in the morning halted at Harrow's forest - where we refreshed ourselves. We then directed our march to York Town. In the forenoon I was taken sick, which my Capt. observing let me on market from me and carry me. For lack a number of said Company went with me to seek the shelter of some friendly house. I was recd. into the House of an old Lady about 3\frac{1}{4} of a mile above the ferry on James River - I had been there perhaps over two hours when a battle was fought near the ferry by the Enemy and Aristed's Troop. The latter retreated losing 32 prisoners. The remainder of these were soon paroled & sent home. The Americans kept on to Richm d that night. Myself and Mr. Farlane were left at the House of the old Lady. Feeling myself better on the next day Mr. Farlane & myself set off for Richm d - we got there safely; I was very weak & the Doctor said I must go to the Hospital, to this I was much opposed & my humane Capt. Humphreys placed me in a private family, where I recovered in about ten days, and joined my Company. We continued at Richm d till our time expired about the 19 th June 1781 when I returned home.
4 th not
3 rd I was in August 1781. A call was made for half of the Militia to march to Gloucester & York Town - I recollect I had expected (from the report at home) that I should be called out probably in August & I hastened to sow some Rye, which perished by the 2 d week in August; it was but a coy or

two after this I was ordered to march for as part of Capt. John Atkinson's 1st. Regt. of Virginia Inf. John Moffett's Company of Lord Shelburne's & Wm. Moxley was the orderly sergeant & Geo. Hannatt, priv. sergeant - both of Lee'sburg - other officers not recollecting - the case was for Brandywine where we were at least on the spot of the Battle of the Clouds and first - on our arrival @ Gloucester, our company was placed under the command of Col. Campbell of the N. H. Keyser's army. These Americans coming only until Dec. Cornwallis surrendered the 19th Oct. 1781. and for better than 3 weeks after - Capt. Moffett was then ordered to guard 400 prisoners to Roland ferry, on the Potomac, which ended - delivered the same to some Maryland Troops, whereof I was then discharged about the last of November 1781. tho' of a strong frame of a small healthy I had suffered so much from servitude that soon after my discharge, I was taken sick for 2 or 3 weeks -
This illness lasted about 3 weeks tho' the whole year was ill to me in my business. I was actually engaged in a place of business about 8 miles from home. I have no documentary evidence & I don't know of any person whose evidence I can procure at this time to testify to my services - Major Galloway, Mayor of the City of Philadelphia is very aged & infirm, he can testify to my services in the fall of 1781 & I will try to procure his certificate to accompany this Declaration.
Thereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Robert Morris
Given to the subscribers in open court this 10th day of Jan. A.D. 1800
2nd

1834
Probably not found even in Oct.
and the sd. Applicant being interrogated by the Court & with in answer to 1 th Interrogatory - that he was born in Kansas City on 4 th July 1761.
2. That he has no record of his birth. His father's will which contained the record of the family became the property of his sister who deceased, removed to the western country some 10 years ago & is probably dead.
3. Birth in Kansas City - Since I have been five years old I have resided in Loudoun County
4. 5. 3 He answers in his declaration. —
6. 7. 3 I hereby certify that I have been well acquainted with Mr Robert Woodson who has subscribed to the above declaration. That I believe him to be 71 years of age; that he is reputed of believing in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a disciple of the Resolution & that I concur in that opinion; for my Brother Mr. A. Morris was a Minister in Maffit's Company - He was at the funeral of Cornwell & I have heard from him that he was in said company at that time always understood that Woodson was in said company at that time. I have been & subscribe to the above ad. read aforesaid. Chas. Prims
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the Court, deposes that the above named applicant was admitted of the Resolution and said as he states, and the Court further certifies that the Certificate of Thomas Birkby presented to this Court is signed by the Rev. Thomas Birkby a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church resident in Leesburg - and Chas. Prims Esq. who has signed the above Certificate is also residing in Leesburg; that both are respectable persons and their statements entitled to credit —
I Charles Prims Clerk of the Court of Loudoun do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Robert Woodson for a Pension —
Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 17 th day of August 1832 —
Prims. C. L. G.

Mr. Bentley states that evening before last some conversation took place between the Parties concerning the note & the balance due thereon, the precise amount of which he did not particularly
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB
October 29, 1930
Mr. Frank C. Cross Mooseheart, Illinois
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 6325, that Robert Wade or Waide was born in February, 1761 in Fairfax County, Virginia.
When he was five years of age he moved to Loudoun County, Virginia, and while a resident of that place, enlisted and served with the Virginia troops, as follows:
From the winter of 1776-1777, three or four weeks as first sergeant in Captain Taylor's company; from the middle of February, 1781, until about May 20, 1781, in Captain Thomas Humphrey's company in Colonel West's regiment; from the middle of August, 1781, until late in November, 1781, as a private in Captain Josiah Moffitt's company in Colonel Campbell's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 17, 1832, at which time he was living in Loudoun County, Virginia.
There are no data relative to the family of the soldier.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner
Soldier did not say he was in battle of Yorktown, so I had no reference to it. W.C.S.

Rev. War
-6325
INVALID.
1930 Oct. 29 list. to Mr. Frank C. Cross See letter in chain of Geo. Wade. S 1879 mcs
File No. 6325
Robert Wade
Pre Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index: Vol. M , Page 391
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Loudoun County 3 Virginia to wit 3
On this 23 rd day of October 1832 personally appeared before me Samuel M c Edward a magistrate for said County Robert Wade a Resident of said County & well known to me, who being first duly sworn, reading them, doth on his oath make the following Declaration, in addition to the Declaration made by him the 17 th of August 1832 in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of June 7. 1832.
 1. That his first service set forth in his Declaration aforesaid was on Dec r 1776 or Jan y 1777 but which month he cannot recollect. That to the best of his recollection this service embraced a period of four weeks.  2. That his second term of service began about the middle of February and ended as nearly as he can recollect the 20 th of May 1781 making 3 mos. & 8 days.  3. That his third term of service commenced the middle of August 1781. and ended the last of November 1781. embracing a period of 3 mos. and a half. making in all 7 mos. 20 days. —  On as careful recollection as he can give to events so long past, he verily believes the present is a correct statement of that he cannot make it more precise. —
Sworn to the facts before Robert Wade the day & year aforesaid. & I certify that I well know said Affiant & believe him to be a man of veracity. Sam l M c Edward J.P.
I Charles Perkins Clerk of Loudoun County Ct. Certify that Samuel M c Edward before whom the above affidavit was taken is a magistrate of Loudoun County and the signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this 23 rd day of October 1832
C Perkins Clerk

Lowden County Virginia 3 Sep.
This day personally came before me a Section of the Peace Police Court Gustavus Elgin whom made oath that he, was  the  to  the Comma- nded a company of Infantry of Pendleton militia at the siege of York & Gloucester in 1781. and was present when Lord Cornwallis surrendered those posts - and he distinctly remembers having seen Robert Wade of Lowden County at some time  time & he was a member of Capt. Maffitt's Company of Pendleton Militia. He further saith that he has long known Lass Wade & esteemed him to be a man of veracity & believes he is 71 years old. Given under my hand this
17 th day of August 1832: William Rufus J.P.

I certify that. Gustavus Adolphus has been admitted to the within Certificate is well known to me - that he is a member of London Militia, a man of integrity this statement is worthy of full credit. Given under my hand this 22 nd day of October 1832. William Rogers J.P.
1832 15 October 1832

London County Court. Virginia.
I, Thomas Birkby a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church, do certify that I have known Mr Robert Wade, now applying for a Pension under the Act of Congress of June 7. 1832. - for many years I believe him to be a man of strict integrity - that he is 71 years of age & reputed and believed in his neighborhood to have been a soldier of the Revolution and I concur in that opinion. Thomas Birkby
I certify that Thomas Birkby who has subscribed & sworn to the above certificate is well known to me & is a man of veracity & his statement is mostly of credit. Given under my hand this 20 th day of October 1832. Presley Cordell J.P.
Being required by Robert Wade what I know of his serving in the revolutionary war and I can say I always heard said Wade and the Neighbours say he was at the taken of Cornwallis & I fully believe he was was there and I do further say I have been raised in sight of said Wade and have been well acquainted with him for near forty years with the exception of five or six years and can say his character is good for veracity honesty and morality August the 16 1832 Then appeared John Carr John Carr and said oth before me a justice of peace that this certificate is true to the best of his knowledge William Carr J.P.

For the reasons above I certify that Johnson who has sub- scribed hereto the within affidavit is well known and has a man of affairs. This statement is entitled to full credit. Given under my hand this 22 nd day
of October, 1932
W. P. William Cana

I Charles Binns Clerk of London County Courts Certify that Presley Cordell, Hamilton Roger and Williams are before whom this affidavit , and the concord affidavits of Andrea Bentley, Gustavus Elgin and John Carr were severally taken, are Magistrates of London County, and that the signa- tures of Messrs Cordell, Roger & Carr are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand & affixed my seal of Office this 22 nd day of Oct 1832
C Binns Clerk