Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6,400, Spencer Withers, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Withers, Spencer
NUMBER
S 6400
CONTENTS
Carded

Let 6 F. Turner Nov 20 1844.
Virginia 12. 243
Spencer Withers of Fauquier in the State of Va - who was a Sgt in the Campy commandant by Captain Triplett of the Regt commanded by _____ in the Va. line for 10 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 80 - Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 18 March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of April 1833 and South Hamilton Lufborough, Warrenton. Va
Arrears to the 4th of March 1831 1.60 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept - 40-
$2.00.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Nathaniel Clerk Book 6 Vol. 6 Page 25

State of Virginia, } County of Fauquier } ss -
August 1852
On this 28 th  30 th day of 1852 , person- ally appeared in open Court before the Jus- tices of the Court of the County affirmed and State affirmed, Spencer Withers, lately a Resident of said County and now of Fauquier  Mason County in the above state, aged 66 years, 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.
That he he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated. - That he enlisted at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, in 1780 in the summer, under Cap. Francis Triplett Col. Howard's regt. and marched to Hillsborough N. Carolina; there entered Mor- gan's Brigade, thence marched to Salisbury; thence to Providence South Carolina against the Tories in South Carolina; Here (at Providence) Green succeeded Gates; thence Morgan's Brigade (in which the affiant still continued) marched off towards the Mountains along Saluda and Pacolet Rivers; thence chased by Tarleton towards Gen. Green for about 40 miles; made a stand at the Cowpens; that the affiant was not in the Battle because of sickness; after the battle of the Cowpens was detached under Lieutenant Deerin to Fauquier County his home - when he he arrived in March 1781. - and was dis- charged. The affiant also states that he en- listed in the above service as the substitute of one Peter Crim.
In his second Campaign he voluntarily entered as a volunteer in June 1781, into Edmonds Regiment, Gen. Stephen's Brigade, at Richmond. Marched to Ruffins Ferry on Pomon- key - was pursued by the British to Hanover Ct. House.

Thence to Raccoon's ford on the Rapidan between Culpeper and Orange Counties; there met General Wayne. After that junction pursued Cornwallis to Williamsburg. Then marched to a watering place called Spring-field 2 miles from Williamsburg. - Cornwallis moving on to York- town where he fortified himself. At York- town, Washington united with Wayne and Lafayette; that the affiant was under arms when Cornwallis surrendered. From York he marched with prisoners towards Winchester and was discharged at Ashby's Gap. - about the Christmas.
The said affiant also declares that he cannot procure the original discharge. Sworn to in open court the date above.
Spencer Withers John A.W. Smith B.C.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the affiant interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above mentioned applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and服 ved as he states. And the Court further Cer- tifies, that it appears to them that Spencer Withers, who has signed the above certificate is a resi- dent in the State of Virginia and the Credible Witness, and that the statement is entitled to Credit.
Mr. Spencer Withers

We, James Withers, a clergyman, residing in the County of Culpeper and State of Virginia, and Jepheth Withers and State aforesaid, residing in the County of Fauquier hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Spencer Withers, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 66 years of age; and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he has resided, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed, the day & year above stated. And we also on an oath declare, that we know of our personal that knowledge that said applicant served in 1780 & 1781 in the two campaigns which he has above sworn to.
James Withers Jr. Jepheth Withers
sworn to in open court on the date above
John A. W. Smith C.C.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after, calling the interrogatories prescribed by the War Depart- ment, that the above-mentioned applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that James Withers who has signed the above certificate is a clergyman resident in the County of Culpeper, and that Jepheth Withers has who has signed the above certificate is a resident in the County of Fauquier and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Wm. Gideon George Kemper M c Chilton Geo. Thompson

I, John A. W. Smith, Clerk of the County Court of Fauquier County in the State of Virginia, certify that the above contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Spencer Withers now of Mason County V a for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my office this 27 th day of August in the year of our Lord 1832.
Jno. A. W. Smith
Spencer Withers 13. 251
Virginia - Sixth Judicial Circuit to Wit:
On this 4 th day of September, personally appeared before the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for the County of Fauquier, Spencer Withers, lately a resident of said County and now of Mason County, State of Virginia - being the same person who has made the above declaration in the County Court, who being duly sworn, re-affirms said declaration and further more relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State.
In testimony of which, I, William F. Phillips, Clerk of the said Circuit Superior Court of Law & Chancery, hereto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of the said Court, on this 4 th day of September, in the year of our Lord 1832, and of the Commonwealth the 57 th .
Wm. F. Phillips, Clerk

State of Virginia
County of Fauquier to wit: { S.C.L. —
On this 30 th day of March, in the year 1833, personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, Spencer Withers, and being solemnly sworn deposeth and saith that he is the same Spencer Withers whose application for a pension was proved in this Court on the 30 th Aug: 1832, and that he appears to amend certain errors which he is advised are contained in his declaration. 1. That the affiant was born in Fauquier County, Va — in 1765 — That he has lived both in Mason County , Va — and in the State of Tennessee, but that for the last ten years he has lived on the Fauquier County, Virginia, and that he still lives here. That the statement in his Declaration of his now residing in Mason County was an error of the person who wrote down his Declaration. This Affiant further amends and declares that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot positively swear as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below — In the first Campaign he served at least nine months as an orderly Sergeant; and in the second campaign, he served at least seven months as an orderly Sergeant.
This Affiant further states that one record of his age was in the possession of the Rev d Mr Craig, who baptized him. That this Clergyman died thirty years ago — and he cannot tell what became of the record.
That another record of his age is now in the Family Bible, in the possession of his elder brother James Withers of Culpeper County.
And the said Court do hereby certify that they believe the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
J. Alexander J. Marshall, Clerk of the County Court

of Fauquier County County in the State of Virginia, Certify that the above contains the original pro- ceedings in said Court in the matter of Spencer Wither the application of Spencer Withers of this County to correct and amend his former applica- tion for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this 3 rd day of April in the year of our Lord 1838.
A. J. Marshall Clerk.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MCS/eel On
February 7, 1929 On
Spencer Withers p. 6400
Mrs. Ira Huron Vinton Ohio
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.6400, it appears that Spencer Withers was born in 1765 in Fauquier County, Virginia.
He enlisted at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, in the summer of 1780 as an orderly sergeant in Captain Francis Triplett's Company in Colonel Howard's Virginia Regiment, was discharged in March, 1781, having served nine months.
He enlisted in June, 1781, and served seven months as an orderly sergeant in Colonel Edmond's Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, while a resident of Fauquier County, Virginia.
In 1833 the soldier stated that he had lived in Mason County, Virginia, and in Tennessee, but for the last ten

years had lived in Fauquier County, Virginia.
He died April 24, 1843.
It is not stated that the soldier was married.
In order to obtain the name and address of the person to whom the last payment of pension was sent you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:
Spencer Withers, Certificate 12243, issued April 10, 1833, rate $30.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Virginia Agency.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Reuben
6400
INVALID.
File No. 6400
Spencer Withers Sergt Rev War
Act: June 1st 82
Index: —Vol. a , Page 408
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1923 Jan 18, hist. to Mrs. P. H. Cullen. Ev-  1924 July 31- " " Mrs. D. F. Mc Crimmon  See letter in Wm. R. Withers V. 18 357  1926 Aug 10- Hist. to J. W. Sherwood  1927 June 30. Mrs. D. F. Mc Crimmon adv. to her to get name of person paid last pen. 7 not 2 her sent Aug.  1928 July 9 hist. to Mrs. D. F. Mc Crim- mon. McC  1929 Feb. 7 hist. to Mrs. Rebecca Johnston McC  1929 Feb. 7 hist. to Mrs. Ira Huron. McC  1929 Feb. 7 hist. to

Black Rock near Nov 5 th 1844
Stoec
Nov 19 th
Not paid: for
Col by law
Spencer Vermont
Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

Col J. L. Edwards Commissioner of pensions
Black Rock Nov. 14 th 1844
Dear Sir
I write you this relative to Sergeant Spencer Withers, an d who was a pensioner of the revolution believing his representatives are entitled to further compensation under the act of congress of the 5 th July 1832, entitled an act to remunerate virginiens.
M c Withers died on the 24 th day of April 1843 and I am his administrator. His estate is insolvent and have in my possession his pension certificate. You will please inform me what further evidence is necessary for me to shew and what steps are necessary for me to take to draw whatever may be due him. My post office is Black Rock Rappahannock County virginiens.
Very Respectfully Franklin Turner

April 17 th 3
Free
$80 per ann
16 mo. Sept.
J. S. Edwards Esq. War Department - Pension Office Washington City

Warrenton V u
Sir: I have rec d the papers in the case of Spencer Withers, with a specification of the defects, in the opinion of the Department, contained in them.
It is hoped that all the errors are corrected in a satisfactory manner.
You will oblige the applicant, who is in- firm as well as old, by informing him through me, how he shall is to proceed in the event of his claim being allowed..
very respectfully,
Hamilton L ufborough
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Miami Fla.
April 2 1927.
Dept. of Interior Bureau of Pensions
Dear Sir:-
Please write me information about the pension of Spencer Withers. I think he came to Mason County W. Va. in 1810 from Fauquier County Va. His wife died in 1818 & he left W. Va. and I think died in Va. His pension claim is No 6400.

Could you tell me if you can find out where he went from W. Va. and what time years; when and to whom he married. His grave found in W. Va. is marked Easter wife of S. Withers died 1818. His spence quit paying taxes in W. Va. in 1820. We wonder if this is the same Spence who fought in Pen. War in Battle of Comptons.

Also have you a William Withers who was in the war of 1812. He was about 24 yrs old and single and served in his Bro. Jacob's place. This William was son of Spencer in Mason County W. Va.
Could you refer me to some one who could help me get my

papers up for the D. A. P. Hoping to hear from you soon.
Yours truly,
Mrs. D. F. McBrinn Miami
18 S. E. 7th St. Fla.

Va. Historical Society 707 East Franklin Street Richmond, Virginia
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY,
W. GORDON McCABE, PRESIDENT.
WILLIAM G. STANARD, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY AND LIBRARIAN.
ROBERT A. LANCASTER, JR., TREASURER.
ANNUAL DUES $ 5.00 LIFE MEMBERSHIP 50.00
RICHMOND, VA., May 14, 1928 1928/
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.,
Gentlemen:
Will you please send me what you have concerning SPENCER WITHERS who enlisted in the War of the Revolution from (I think) Fauquier County, Virginia. I am anxious to check up what may appear on his pension papers with family data I have worked out -
Very truly yours
(corr.) Rebecca Johnston Asst Sec'y.

5437 Enright Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Jan. 4, 1923.
Pension Department, Washington, D. C. Gentlemen.
Will you please send me the Revolutionary service of Richard Payne of Culpepper Co. Va. age 77
Also of Spencer Withers of Rappahannock Co. Va. age 75.
These names are taken from the Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or Military service, 1841.
Very truly,
(Mrs. P. H.) Bevie C Cullen

WALLACE SHERWOOD
Fork Waynes, Ind June 16, 1926
The Pension Bureau Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Can you give me the information on Spencer Withers of the Franklin Co., Va., who is said to have served in the Revolutionary War from that state in 1780 and was in the battles of the Cowpens. He died April 24, 1843. His pension application was executed Aug. 20, 1832.
Would like all the data you can give me for one of his descendants who wishes to join the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Yours truly T. H. Sherwood Box 56.

Vinton Ohio May 15, 1928.
United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington.
Dear Sir:—
Please send me information and history of Spencer Withers of Fauquier Co. Va. I have been told he was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and fought in the Battle of Cowpens.
A Spencer Withers came to Mason Co. W. Va. in 1810 but according to records in Ft. Pleasant Mason Co. W. Va. his name is not found on tax list after 1820. His wife Ester died

in 1818 and is buried in Mason Co.
If Spencer applied for a Pension did he state where he was from 1810 to 1820. I feel that this clew will easily let us know whether the Spencer in the Rev. War was our ancestor. I have been told that his certificate No. is No. 12243. issued Apr. 10, 1833. Could you tell me when he died and where.
I hope to hear from you in the near future, as I would like very much to become a member of the Daughters of the

American Revolution.
Yours truly,
Mrs. Ira Huron
Vinton
Ohio.

BUREAU OF PENSIONS Finance Division
June 25, 1928
Chief, Rev. and 1812 War Section Division.
I have this day received from Mrs. D. F. McGrinnon cash in the amount of $ 5 00 , requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
7-9-28 Finance Division notified money be returned J. RANDALL Chief, Finance Division. M.C.L.

cash $5 00
Miami Fla.
June 21, 1928
The Commissioner of Pensions!
Dear Sir:—
The summer of 1924 I wrote you asking about the record of Spencer Withers (War of Revolution). Washington Gardner (Commissioner) wrote me that Spencer Withers died Apr. 24, 1843 in Fauquier Co. Va. and received a pension for Rev. service. I think he stated he was an Orderly Sargent and fought in Battle of Cowpens. Pension Claim 6400. I sent my papers in for the D. A. P. in Feb. but they were sent back because I did not have all certified copies of Spencer Withers and ancestors.
I sent this copy I received from Mr. Gardner to Richmond Va. and has been misplaced. As so many of the Va. records have been destroyed, this source is the only way I have, finding out is

Spencer's place and date of Death. Spencer Withers came to Mason County W. Va. in 1810 from Fauquier Co. Mr. Gard- ner stated that Spencer, when writing for his pension stated he had been in W. Va. and Tenn. for a number of years.
Would you please look this data up for me at your first time of leisure, as I haven't very long to send these dates back to the D.A.P.
After six months the papers are returned if not satisfactory.
Hoping to have an early reply.
Yours truly,
Mrs. D. F. Mcinnon Miami
18 S. E. 7th St. Florida

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
awf
June 30, 1927
Mrs. D. F. McCrimmon 18 S.E. 7th St Miami, Fla.
Madam:
I have to advise you that you were furnished, July 31, 1924, the history of the only soldier named Spencer Withers, found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau. It is not the practice of the Bureau, to send the same history twice to the same person.
In order to obtain the name and address of the person, to whom the last payment of pension was sent, you should apply to the Civil Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data-
Spencer Withers, Certificate No. 13243, issued April 10, 1833, rate $ 80.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Virginia Agency.
Respectfully
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 War Section ms
July 9, 1928
Mrs. D. F. McCrimmon 18 S. E. 7th St. Miami, Fla.
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 6400, it appears that SPENCER WITHERS was born in 1765 in Fauquier County, Virginia.
He enlisted at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, in the summer of 1780 as an orderly sergeant in Captain Francis Triplett's Company in Colonel Howard's Virginia Regiment, was discharged in March, 1781, having served nine months.
He enlisted in June, 1781, and served seven months as an orderly sergeant in Colonel Edmonds' Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, while a resident of Fauquier County, Virginia.
In 1833 the soldier stated that he had lived in Mason County, Virginia, and in Tennessee, but for the last ten years had lived in Fauquier County, Virginia.
He died April 24, 1843.
It is not stated that the soldier was married.

In order to obtain the name and address of the person to whom the last payment of pension was sent you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:
Spencer Withers, Certificate 12243, issued April 10, 1833, rate $30.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Virginia Agency.
No charge is made for this service and five dollars, the amount of your enclosure, will be refunded to you in due time.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
July 31, 1924.
Mrs. D. F. McCrimmon, 18 S. E. 7th St., Miami, Fla.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 6400, it appears that Spencer Withers was born in 1765 in Fauquier County, Virginia.
He enlisted at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, in the summer of 1780 and served as an Orderly Sergeant in Captain Francis Triplett's Company, Colonel Howard's Virginia Regiment until in March 1781. 9 m o s.
He enlisted in June 1781 and served as an Orderly Sergeant seven months in Colonel Edmonds' Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, while a resident of Fauquier County, Virginia.

In 1833, soldier stated that he had lived in Mason County, Virginia and in Tennessee, but for the last ten years had lived in Fauquier County, Virginia. He died April 24, 1843.
There is no data on file as to his family.
It is not stated that sol. was married.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

S. 6400
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 Spencer Withers 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.     Sum. 1780 9 mos. Ord. Sgt. Francis Triplett Howard Va.   June 1781 17 mos. " ✓ Edmonds                              
Battles engaged in, None stated. Residence of soldier at enlistment, near Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Va. Date of application for pension, Aug 30, 1837 - al. Residence at date of application, Warrenton Va. - Fauquier Co. Va. Aug 31 '37 Age at date of application, St. 1765 in Fauquier Co., Va. Remarks: (d. Apr 24, 1843)  No fam. data -
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MOS/cel
February 7, 1929
Mrs. Rebecca Johnston Virginia Historical Society 707 East Franklin Street Richmond, Virginia
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.6400, it appears that Spencer Withers was born in 176 in Fauquier County, Virginia.
He enlisted at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, in the summer of 1780 as an orderly sergeant in Captain Francis Triplett's Company in Colonel Howard's Virginia Regiment, was discharged in March, 1781, having served nine months.
He enlisted in June, 1781, and served seven months as an orderly sergeant in Colonel Edmonds' Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, while a resident of Fauquier County, Virginia.
In 1833 the soldier stated that he had lived in Mason County, Virginia, and in Tennessee, but for the last ten years

had lived in Fauquier County, Virginia.
He died April 24, 1843.
It is not stated that the soldier was married.
In order to obtain the name and address of the person to whom the last payment of pension was sent you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:
Spencer Withers, Certificate No. 12243, issued April 10, 1833, rate $80.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Virginia Agency.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.