Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10711, David Trout, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Trout, David
R 10711
CONTENTS

The declaration of David Grant a revolutionary Soldier taken on oath before Joseph Steele a Justice of the peace for Rockbridge County on the 30 th day of April 1842 in the County aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law makes the following Statement that he was engaged as a drafted militia man under the com- =mand of Captain Stevens of the County of Am- =gerst in the State of Virginia and served under his command three months against the British Army then invading the said State
that he was regularly discharged from said service having served the full term of three months for which term he was called on to service. in the year 1780 or 1781 That afterwards he volunteered under a call for a volunteer company, under the President and service =for him any of this for two years or upward against the Indians and Tories. That he is now eighty six years of age and very infirm and poor and stands in need of the aid of his country, according to the act of Congress of 1832 grant- =ing pensions to revolutionary Soldiers, that his discharge has been lost, that he knows of no person alive who are acquainted with his service except James Johnston of the County of Augusta who served with him in the three months term above referred to. That he now resides in the said County of Rockbridge and has re- =sided there for several years last past and that previously he resided in the County of Au- gusta both Counties being in the State of Virginia
State of Virginia
Rockbridge County to Wit I Joseph Steele a

Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Rockbridge in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that David Grant above named made oath before me that the several facts stated in the foregoing form of application are true, and said David Grant is so informed that he can not answer a bill of recitals.
Given under my hand this day of April 1842.
Joseph Steele J.P.
This day James Johnston personally appeared before me James Woods a justice of the peace in and for the county of Nelson and made oath that the foregoing declaration so far as it related to the services of David Grant in the revolutionary war is true given under my hand this 29th day of April 1842.
James Woods J.P.
I a minister of the gospel do certify that I have been acquainted with the above mentioned David Grant for a number of years past and have always found him a man of veracity and truth given under my hand this first second day of May 1842 Martin Kundig
Augusta county to wit
This day John Whitesel personally appeared before me Isaac Hall a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid & made oath that he has been acquainted with David Grant upwards of forty years & has often heard him speak of his services in the revolutionary war, heard him say that when commanded by Col. Preston he went to a certain place for powder where nobody else would go & returned safe, heard him often speak of his services in that war given under my hand this 4th day of May 1842.
Isaac Hall

State of Virginia
County of Roanoke to wit
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At a Court held for the said County of Roanoke at the Court House thereof, on the 16 th day of May 1853 - The Declaration of Samuel Trout Administrator of David Trout deceased was read in Court for the purpose of obtaining the pension due his deceased father David Trout who had made an application for a pension in his life time from the County of Rockbridge, but died before he obtained it - And the Court having taken the same into consideration, and from the testimony before it, do certify to the Department of the Interior, that the said Samuel Trout is the son of the said David Trout deceased, of Revolutionary memory, who was in service in the Revolutionary war under Captain Lewis & Payton as stated in the declaration of the said Samuel Trout, and now before the Court - And the Court further certify that the said David Trout died in the County of Rockbridge on about the day of 1842 leaving no widow, but 8 children to wit John, Jane, Susan, David, Sally, Betsey, Magdalena and Samuel Trout, and that the said Samuel Trout was appointed administrator of the said David Trout deceased, by the said Court on the 16 th day of May 1853 - and that David Sloan, before whom the said Samuel Trout qualified is an acting justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified as such, and that the signature purporting to be his affixed to the paper in this case are genuine
In testimony whereof, I, Frederick Johnston, Clerk of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 16 th day of May 1853
F Johnston. clerk

State of Virginia, Roanoke County To all.
On this 16 day of May 1853, before me David Sloan a Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared David Trout a resident of said County, and a person of credibility, aged 61 years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration (as Administrator) in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Cong d . passed the 7 th day of June 1832, allowing pensions to such as served in the Revolutionary war.
That he is the Administrator of David Trout dec d . his father of Rockbridge County V a who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary war from Augusta County V a under Capt. Jno Givens, and Capt. Preston, of Montgomery Co V a 3 months under Capt. Givens, and 21 or 22 months under Capt. Preston - making over 2 years in all - which statement of services he the declarant rec d . from his father the said David Trout in his life time - he having also in his life time made a declaration of his said services under the above act of 1832 - which was forwarded on from Rockbridge County, some years after the said act of 1832 passed, in order to obtain his pension - and to which the Com t of Pensions is referred, for proof of service and identity.
That his father the said David Trout died in the County of Rockbridge, and State of V a about the day of June 1842, leaving no widow at the time, but 8 children - To wit. Jno, Jane, Susan, David, Sally, Betsy, Magdalene, and Samuel - and that the undersigned was appointed Adm r of the said David Trout by the County Court of Roanoke on the 16 th day of May 1853.
Samuel Trout
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written. In presence of. Before me. David Sloan J.P. John Francisco R. H. Phillips

No 35,349
for
Sit to Hon A. H. Stuart
Sit to Hon James McDowell May 17. '42 Augt 8. '49.
" to same Sept 29/49 P.C. Baldwin Apr 30. '51
Sit Hon J. Fletcher Ditch 11/5-2
Sit N. J. Selcha. June 15/52
R H Gray Aug 8 1853
Hon Jno Setchell Feb 1. 1854.
Dr. W. Holt Nov 25 1854
Hon. N. A. Edmandsen 3 d Jan. 1855.
Same March 6. 1855.
10711
act. June 7 1852

David Root Ma - Jan 1832
Hon. H. J. E. H. in mountain
Hon. H. A. Camarum KN

David Frost marched from Augusta City Va under Capt. John Givens, in the Revolutionary War. - after his services under Capt. Givens, he volunteered under Col. Preston and went out in the Western Counties of Va., making in all, about 2 years & upwards in service. - In the year 1842 the deposition of James Johnston of Nelson Co., Va who was a nephew of David Frost was taken and proved the identity of David Frost and his services. Jas Johnston only qualified that the foregoing decl- laration of David Frost was true, but did not state that he Johnston was in the service with Frost. The declaration was sent on to Washington & filed away by Alex. S. D. Stuart in 1842. But it failed to have the certificate of the Court, as to where David Frost resided &c. - Received a letter from a Sam. M. Knight, directed to David Frost, his wife or heirs, saying he discovered a suspended claim filed in the Office with some technical objections, & sent forms to be filled and states the money could be obtained - Sam. Frost has administered on the Est. of his Father who was except this evid- ent. - Frost gave him a paper authorizing Lafayette W. Gray to collect for him.

2a
Lexington Sep 24 1842
Dear Sir,
May I ask of you the favor to examine the declaration of David French for a revolutionary pension for his father, filed in your Office on the 17 th of May 1842, and to let me know, if not prohibited by your Office regulations, in what respects it is defective and insufficient for its object. Please also enclose to me a blank form for declarations in such cases.
The old soldier, who first applied, is now dead leaving a very poor ignorant family who are in need of everything!

that is due to those who, thus far, have kept their pension claims out of the hands of speculators.
With great respect
Your H. W.
J. M. Dowell

Washington, April 23 1853
Sir.
We herewith enclose a power of Attorney, authorizing us to examine the papers, and to prosecute the claim of David Trout, Virginia, suspended Act 7 th June 1832.
Very respectfully Evans & Hunt.

Noank Conn 5 May 16. 1853
Sec
You will recognize Lt. Col. H. Gray of Lynde No. as my agent, to prosecute the claim of my Father David Trout de d of Rockbridge for a pension Act 1832 - and that the Govt. of Pensioners will give him by letter full access to the papers already filed and inform him "wherein said papers are deficient - and what further evidence is necessary, in order to have the same pension allowed.
Respectfully -
Samuel Trout
Son and executor of David Trout

18th Dec 1873 E. N. Thomas cannot be allowed under Sec. 4742 Rev. Stat. U.S.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
June 1873 Letter to Andrew J. Trout, J.M. Co. 40th H.A. Pavillon Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.
10.711
P. O. _____
David Trout
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____ _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

EDW. H. THOMAS,
ATTORNEY-AT-
LAW,
LAW, REAL ESTATE, AND COLLECTIONS. }
Washington, D. C., March 5 1880..
To The Honorable Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir:
I respectfully request to be informed of the status of the claim of David Trout a soldier in the War of the Revolution whose claim is numbered "Rejected File O. W. No 10711."
I desire further to ascertain what affidavits, if any and by whom made, were filed in the support of the same and what is necessary to be done in order to secure the allowance of the same.
I should be obliged if I could be furnished with a copy of the regulations of the office applicable to such claims.
I am Very Respectfully Edward H. Thomas 522-8 th St. N.W.

Ho of Representatives Dec. 18th. 1837
Hon J. E. Heath:
Dr Sir:
I enclose a letter this day received from Mr Baldwin, one of my constituents, asking for some informa- tion. It is mentioned on the second page of his letter, and I ask your early attention to it. Very respectfully
Your obedt servt
J. Fletcher

Balcony Falls, Rockbridge Co. Va, Jan. 17, 1851
Sir:
Enclosed you will receive a letter from the former Commissioner of Pensions in relation to the claim of David Frost for a pension for services in the war of the Revolution.
Mr. Frost is dead, & his son informs me that the pension was not allowed on account of some informality in the papers which were forwarded to the Department. Please inform me if such was the fact. I would thank you also to return the papers to me that the defects may be supplied.
From the tenor of Mr. Edwards's letter I would suppose that David Frost had proved that he had performed a term of three months in the Va. Militia in 1780 or 81. If so, to what sum would his children be now entitled?
Be good enough to forward me a copy of the pension act of 1832, & indeed of all the pension acts if convenient.
Address. Natural Bridge, Va. Yrs. E. Heath Cox } very respectfully. Comm. of Pensions } C. C. Baldwin

David Root Virginia Susp Act 7. June 1832.
Evans & Hunt Washington City

State of Virginia } To wit County of Roanoke } Know all men by these presents. That I Samuel Trout of the County of Roanoke and State of Virginia, administrators of David Trout who was an applicant for a pension under act of 7 th June 1832, and who's declaration was forwarded to A.H.H. Stewart and by him filed in the spring of 1842, do hereby concur Lafayette W Gray of the city of Lynchburg with au- -thority to investigate said claim - Witness my hand and seal this 18 th day of April 1853 Samuel Trout Witness Colin Bais.
Lynchburg Apr 30 th /53 Messrs Evans & Tank by virtue of the authority given are hereby authorized to examine into the above case Lafayette W Gray
Comp y Pensions

New Castle Va
Nov 20 th 1834
Dear Sir
I wish to ascertain if David Scott of Virginia ever filed any papers in relation to his Claims as a Revolutionary pensioner, and if so their character &c - whether proofs of his services proofs of his services or not. I would further inquire whether there is any law of Congress that entitles his children to any thing by virtue of his services in the war of the Revolution under the circumstances of his case. He died after his application was made and proofs of services filed. Please let me hear from you as early as practicable.
Yours truly
Joseph W. Holt

Washington City D.C. January 26th. 1834.
Hon. L. P. Waldo } Commr. of Pensions }
Dear Sir:
I enclose a letter from my constituent John Trout, in regard to his fathers application for a pension. Be kind enough to let me have the information he desires as soon as convenient, and return his letter with your reply.
My truly
Your obedt. servt
J Fletcher

AJL
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Philadelphia, Pa., May 29th, 1895.
Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, Most Honored Sir:
Pray pardon the boldness of thus addressing you. I am in need of information which you are able to give, and to whom else to write I know not. It is in regard to a pension that belongs to me , having been granted my grandfather, David Trout, who served in the Revolutionary war. He was enlisted, I think, in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania. In 1842 the principal of it was $2,600. In 1876 a friend of mine, Col. Wm. S. Gilman, then Index Clerk of the United States Senate, made inquiries concerning the claim, and informed me it was there and I had nothing to do but establish it. He died shortly afterwards. The necessary papers were at home, but in some way were lost or destroyed after the death of my sister who had them in charge. What application must be filed, and before whom, in order to prove my claim and gain the long-unclaimed pension?
The principles of a sound Democracy have I always supported as a man, not as a politician; I am an advocate of sound currency --- more than opposed to the unlimited coinage of silver! By trade am a machinist and engineer; was born in Rockbridge county, Virginia, in 1830, and since October 20th, 1865, have resided in Philadelphia, Penna.
Awaiting reply, I am
Your respectful servant,
Andrew J. Trout
S.W. Cor 40th St. and Powelton Ave.

Lexington Va. Aug. 3 1886
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The Com. of Pension
Mr
One of the Representatives of David Trout a revolutionary soldier of the Va. line has called upon me to make some inquiry of you as to the pension papers of his Father which as he says were deposited in your office in 1841 or 1842 by Mr A. R. H. Stuart the then members of the H. of Reps from this district. Mr. Trout desires to know why the pension of his Father was not allowed - whether upon the ground of defect in the form of application or in the testimony to support it? and what must be done to supply it? manifestly He is a poor man, as are all the children of the deceased soldiers, and would be much helped by the act of any thing that is due from the Govt. to Father. Please address your reply to me who am most respectfully Your obedt. Servt. Jas McDowell

Pensions Office Sept. 29 th 1849
Sir,
My reply to your letter of the 24 th instant, in the case of David Trout deceased, I have to state that he alleges to have served a tour of three months, in the Virginia Militia in 1780, or 1781, and that he afterwards served two years against the Indians and Tories.
It is very doubtful whether he performed any actual service after his tour of three months, during the period of the Revolutionary war, in a regularly organized corps, called out by the competent authority.
If his service after 1780 or 1781, was of that character, provided for by the Act of 7 th June 1832, the regulations should be complied with in specifying the actual service, as pointed out in the enclosed printed sheet.
It will be also necessary that the date of his death should be proved in open court, and the names of the children now surviving him.
Hon. V. McDowell Lexington Virg.
I have the honor to be Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. J L Edwards

H. R. 2nd Jan'y 1857
Sir,
I send you a whole ream of Revision Publications to aid you in making out Frank's Case, and at new you also the former letter of J. L. Edwards pointing the defects of Frank's evidence as far as exhibited -
I never gave to Frank any assurance upon the validity of his claim but cheerfully offered to give him every aid that I could in getting facts before the officers here. And this the papers now sent will enable you fully to do.
When you have prepared his claim according to them, if you will send it to me, I will take pleasure in looking after it. Yours respectfully J. M. D. Smith

O. W. & N. Division,
F. S. aw
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
June 10, 1895.
David Trout R-10711
Sir:
Replying to your communication of the 29th ultimo, addressed to His Excellency, the President of the United States and received in this Bureau by his reference, in which you request information relative to a pension supposed to be due you as a descendant of one David Trout , a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that this soldier made an application for pension on April 20, 1842, but died before his claim was established. There is nothing whatever now due to his heirs on account of such application, and no law granting pensions or other compensation to the descendants of Revolutionary soldiers.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Andrew J. Trout, S.W. Cor. 48th St. & Powelton Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.

May 16 1842
Use
Guys Court
M c Hughes
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Cons te of Pensims
H m A. H. Stuart H m

House Reps: May 14 th 1842
Am. S. L. Edwards
Dr Sir
The enclosed declaration of a pensioner was forwarded to me a few days ago. Will you be good enough to inform me whether all is right, & the declarant entitled to a pension?
Respectfully
Yours &c
Alex d H. H. Stuart