Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11696, Benjamin Washburn, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Washburn, Benjamin
S. 11696
carded
CONTENTS

Date of death not on A.B.
4382
Kentucky
Benjamin Washburn of Shelby Co. in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Roberts of the Regt. commanded by Col. Taylor in the V th Continental line for two years from 1778.
Inscribed on the Rolls of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of January 1833 and Col. G. Woolfolk, J. H. [unclear] Present.
  Arrears to 14th of Sept 1832  120 00    Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March 1831  40 00    Sub  160 00  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Henry H. Sylvester Clerk Book 5 Vol. 9 Page 116

Declaration of Benjamin Washburn in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress, of the 7 th of June 1832
State of Kentucky Shelby county ss.
On this 17 th day of September 1832. personally appeared before the presiding judge of the county court of Shelby in open court Benjamin Washburn a resident of Shelby county & State of Kentucky aged sixty Eight years who being first duly sworn according to law, notes or his oath made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of congress Sept. 7 th June 1832. That he resided in the army of the United States in the 1798 & 99 and saw in the Pigeon Cave commanded by Col. Francis Taylor He was attached by Capt. Luke Edwards who was then promoted to a Major in Taylor's Regiment. He was under commanded by Lt. Purvis, Capt. & his Slaughter's Lieut. J. Williams Slaughter Ensign Peter Moore was adjutant

Then my order to march he ordered for and did the Albertville Barracks where Beryon's army was held as prisoners. He intended to guard the prisoners of Beryon's Army as long as it should be necessary
He continued on in that service until the 2 nd of March - when there was danger of Cornwall and releasing the prisoners on the road then over the Blue Ridge to a place called Gilbert. After a short time they were moved back
Again we marched them to Winchester - when we reached some lines we then reached them beyond Winchester & we were relieved by other soldiers. The details, many land troops - the rec'd. his dis- charge at Winchester from the service. Major Roberts - which discharge is but a part part after his discharge he again entered the service as a private man & was at the taking of Cornwall.

when he noticed he resided in the State of Virginia in the County of Bedfordshire - The government owed me $100 now my discharge to Washington  Samuel  Becker  has He cannot recall the exact time he was in the service - He thinks about two years & eight months Bery his Washburn mark
I hereby acknowledge my claim to a pension in the event of the present I declare that my name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state or town to I subscribed the day & year aforesaid Bery his Washburn mark
And the said Bery do hereby declare that he knows that the above named Applicant was a re-enlisting soldier & served as the State Geo. P. Miller Presiding Justice of the Court
He says that Bery knows that some states that he was acquainted with Bery Wash burn when declaration is as follows

The following is said declaration on oath I have known  testified that the Brg Washburn who makes the declaration is the same Brg Wash- burn who saw in the Army of the rebelion.
Nicajah Neal
I James S. Whitaker Clerk of the County Court of Shelby County Kentucky do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of Brga Washburn.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal of Office this 18 th day of September 1832
Att Ja. S. Whitaker

January 29, 1940
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Mrs. Mattie G. Smith 716 West Beverly Drive Whittier, California
BENJAMIN WASHBURN S. 11696 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Benjamin Washburn (S. 11696), whose application for pension was made in 1832 at the age of sixty-eight years and while he was living in Shelby County, Kentucky.
The record of Benjamin Washburn follows as found in the papers of pension claim, S. 11696, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of Benjamin Washburn and names of his parents were not stated.
While residing in Culpeper County, Virginia, Benjamin Washburn enlisted in 1778 or 1779, and served between two and three years as private in Captains Jack Roberts' and James Purvis' company, Colonel Francis Taylor's Virginia regiment, and was engaged in guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks. After the expiration of this service, he enlisted again, dates of service and names of officers not given, and was at the taking of Cornwallis.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed September 17, 1832, at which time he was aged sixty-eight years and a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky.
No family data are shown in the claim.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of death of this soldier, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: Benjamin Washburn, certificate No. 4382, issued January 21, 1833,

rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1916 Mch 22. History to Mrs J. J. Price. m. B.H. 1922 Feb 14. Hist. to Mrs S.E. Cook. Letter in S. 37498 Elijah Cook. 1933 Oct 29. Hist. to Mrs. Myron McCarry - MRD. 1935 Jan 11 - Hist. to Mrs. W. Friday, M.L.B. 1940 Jan 29. Hist. to Mrs. M. McCle S. Smith - MRD.
Newman
11696 ✓ INVALID.
File No. 11696
Benjamin Washburn Mil. Rev. War
Act: June 7th 1832.
Index: - Vol. A, Page 294
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Franklin, Indiana
April 3, 1933
Commissioner, War Veterans Adm. Dept. of Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am establishing a line for membership in the D.A.R, from Benjamin only one  Washburn , a Revolutionary War soldier. He was born in 1752 and died in 1849, and enlisted from the Virginia line.
From "Senate Document - Pension Roll - 1st Session - 23rd Congress, page 187, Vol. 3", I copied this record.
Name - Benjamin Washburn — Rank - private. annual allowance - $80.00 — sums received - $240.00 Service - Virginia line — Placed on roll - Jan 21, 1833 Commencement of pension - March 4, 1831.
Please send me a copy of his pension record as required by the D.A.R.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. Myron McClurry Box 114 Franklin, Indiana

Rev Sec
Lancaster, Ky
March 11 th '16
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: -
Pardon the intrusion - but would you kindly give me any information you might have of Benjamin Washburn a soldier from Virginia who fought in the Revolutionary War. I am joining the "Daughters of the American Revolution" and want to find all I can of this my ancestor.
Thanking you in advance -
Very Sincerely
Mrs. T. J. Price Lancaster, Ky -

RECORD MAR 15 1916 DIVISION
RECORD MAR 15 1916 DIVISION
PENSION C MAR 13 1916 U S. OFFICE.

Pueblo Colo Dec 26 - 34
The Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Gentlemen: I am trying to find out what date one Benjamin Washburn enlisted in the Revolutionary War. It is thought that he served in this war in Captain John Roberts Company, Virginia.
He was born in Culpeper County, Virginia in 1752. In 1784 he married Miss Mary Blasson and shortly after with his bride followed Boons trail to Kentucky.
About this date Virginia had granted large quantities of land to her soldiers of the war. Those lands were located in Kentucky. Being on the eligible list the aforesaid Ben. Washburn availed himself of the opportunity and took his allotment of 320 acres, near Crupper Kentucky, and had a home built on this land which served him as a home until his death 58 years later. He was 97 years old when he died. The letters patented to this old homestead were issued from Richmond, Virginia, and was signed by Patrick Henry, who was Governor at that time.
Now my reason for wanting to get the date of this Mr. Washburns enlistment and if possible, his discharge, is, that he was my Wifes Great Grand Father, and she is desirous of joining the organization known as the D. A. R. and wants those dates and must get them in order to become a member. so if you can assist me in any way, I will appreciate it very much.
With kindest regards Am, Yours very truly Mrs. A. C. Friday

After 5 days, return to Mr. Friday 301 Almer au PUEBLO, COLO.

Jan 12 th 1940
Veterans Administration
Washington D C -
Could you give me the address of the last pension check mailed to Benj Washburn age 68 in 1832 in Shelby Co. Ky when he applied for a pension. File 5-11-696 He served from Culpepper Co Ky in the Rev. war and was in Capt John Roberts Co. Militia Did he leave a widow who drew a pension? If so what was her name and address -?
I believe the above Benj Washburn was one of my ancestors and where he lived and died will help (over)

very much in establishing this fact.
I will appreciate very much any help you may give me.
Thanking you
Mrs Matthe G. Smith 716 W. Beverly Drive Whittier Calif -

Jan 12 th 1940
Bureau of Pensions Washington DC
Could you give me The address of the last pension check mailed to Benjamin Washburn Age 68 in 1832 in Shelby Co Ky. when he applied for a pension. File 3-11-696. He served from Culpepper Co Va in Rev war and was in Capt John Rotts Co. Militia Did he leave a widow who drew a pension? If so what was her name and address??
I believe the above Benj Washburn was one of my ancestors and where he lived and died will help Yours,

very much in establishing this fact.
I will appreciate any help you may give me
Thanking you
Mrs Mathie G. Smith 716 W. Beverly Drive Whittier Calif.

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Respectfully referred to the War Department. Pres. Dept. 5 Oct. 1892.
On the Roll of Continental Guards.
App. 1892 Shelbyville Tenn. John H. Lewis Jury of Washington Jury of the Grand Jury of Washington City of Washington
to Major Lewis

Wm Lloyd Free
Secretary of the Treasury
City of Washington
Dear Sir,
On the 2nd
Rev. Joseph S. Spaulding informed me that Mr. Draper's account was due Sept. 5 th 1812.
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January 11, 1935
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Mr. A. W. Friday 301 Dittmer Avenue Pueblo, Colorado
BENJAMIN WASHBURN S. 11696 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Benjamin Washburn, who, you state, was born in 1752 in Culpeper County, Virginia, married Mary Bleason and settled in Kentucky.
You are furnished below the record of the only soldier named Benjamin Washburn found in the Revolutionary War records of this office, the data of which were obtained from pension claim, S. 11696, based upon his service in the Revolution.
The date and place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not shown in the claim.
While residing in Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1778 or 1779 and served between two and three years as a private in Captains Jack Roberts' and James Purvis' company, Colonel Francis Taylor's Virginia regiment, and was engaged in guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks. After the expiration of this service he again enlisted, dates of service and names of officers not given, and was at the taking of Cornwallis.
Benjamin Washburn was allowed pension on his application executed September 17, 1832, while a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky, aged sixty-eight years.
There are no family data in the claim.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid, and possibly the date of soldier's death, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting

Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
Benjamin Washburn, Certificate 4382, issued January 21, 1833, rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

April 29, 1933
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Mrs. Myron McCurry Box 114 Franklin, Indiana
BENJAMIN WASHBURN S. 11696 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date, in which you request the record of Benjamin Washburn, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 11696, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Benjamin Washburn.
The date and place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not shown in the claim.
While residing in Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1778 or 1779 and served between two and three years as a private in Captains Jack Roberts' and James Purvis' company, Colonel Francis Taylor's Virginia regiment, and was engaged in guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks. After the expiration of this service he again enlisted, dates of service and names of officers not given, and was at the taking of Cornwallis.
Benjamin Washburn was allowed pension on his application executed September 17, 1832, while a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky, aged sixty-eight years.
There are no family data in the claim.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Benjamin Hackburn a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. 11696.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1778 or 1779 2 or 3 yrs Pvt Jack Roberts James Purvis Francis Taylor Va.   1781 " " Officers not stated. Served in the militia        
Battles engaged in, At the Taking of Cornwallis Residence of soldier at enlistment, Gulpeper Co Va Date of application for pension, Sept. 17. 1832. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Shelby Co Ky. Age at date of application, 68 years. Remarks: no family data
Respectfully,
Commissioner.