Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6342, Sylvester Welch, Continental (Va)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Va) Welch, Sylvester
S. 6342
carded.
CONTENTS

Virginia 12.475
Sylvester Welch Senr
of Fauquier in the State of Virginia who was a pri. of Artil y in the Company commanded by Captain J. Sandridge of the Regt t commanded by Col. C. Harrison in the Virginia line for 2 years Continental Art
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 100 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 d day of May 1833 and sent Thomas Foster Thoroughfare Va
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 - 200 Semiannual allowance ending 4 th Sept. " - 50
$250.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by William Miller - Clerk, Book E Vol. 6 Page 30

Sylvester Welch
21984
Col: Garrison
$100 - Penn
pr. arty:

Virginia
Fauquier County to Wit;
On this 1st. day of December 1832 personally appeared before the Justices of the County Court of Fauquier, Sylvester Welch sen: a resident in the county of Fauquier and State of Virginia aged seventy seven years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following amended declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832.
That he enlisted in the Army of the United States on the 8th day of February in the year 1777 with Samuel Denny and served in the 1st. Virginia Regiment of Artillery under the following named officers, Col. Charles Harrison, Lieut. Col. Edward Carrington, Major Christopher Holman, Capt. John Dandridge, 1st. Lieut. Whitehead Coleman, 2nd Lieut. William Goddard. The artillery was commanded by Genl. Knox - that he enlisted in the County of Northumberland, in the State of Virginia where he resided at the time of his enlistment - That he then marched to York - Town Va, from thence to Valley Forge passing through Fredericksburg, Leesburg and Frederick Town Md., Lancaster, Pennsylvania - that he was in the battle of Monmouth, and marched from thence to the White Plains, and sundry other places not now recollecting until the expiration of his term which was three years. That he left the service on the 8th day of February 1780 having been discharged at Morris Town, New Jersey. That he served but one term of enlistment - that he never belonged to any other regiment than the one above mentioned as he believes - that he found the above named officers in command when he arrived at Valley Forge, and left the three first named officers in command when he received his discharge which he has lost - that he cannot be mistaken in the number of his regiment as it was invariably placed on the right - That at this time he knows of no person living who was with him in the service - that amongst others who served with him he mentioned Edward Shacklett, John Roach, Dais Carter, James Bailey, John Hopson, William Foster, Gideon Johnson - that his pay was eight dollars and one third per month - That he removed to the County of Fauquier about the year 1787.
He hereby 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.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Sylvester Welch sen:

Personally appeared before the Justices of the County Court Court of Fauquier this 1st. day of December 1832 William Mott aged 68 years and William Welch aged 72 years who being first duly sworn according to Law do hereby declare that they lived very near to, and were intimately acquainted with Sylvester Welch Senr. who is now making application for a pension, and that they personally knew of his enlistment under Daniel Bonny in February 1777 in the County of Northumberland, in the State of Virginia, and that he marched to York Town, and from thence northward, that he was gone upwards of three years, and upon his return said that he been the whole time in the service of the United States, during his absence we heard from him as a soldier in the Northern Army, that about the year 1787 said Welch removed to the County of Fauquier, Va, William Mott about the year 1785 and William Welch about the year 1790, where we have resided ever since and that he has always been regarded as a soldier of the revolution.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
William X Mott
William X Welch
Personally appeared before the Justices of the County Court of Fauquier County and State of Va, this first day of December 1832 William Hooper aged about 60, who being duly sworn according to Law declare that he has known Mr. Sylvester Welch Senr. who is now applying for a pension for 30 or 40 years having lived near him, and that he has been regarded during that time as a revolutionary soldier, a man of good standing and of strict veracity.
Subscribed and sworn the day and year aforesaid.
Wm Hooper
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
I Alexander J. Marshall Clerk of the County Court of Fauquier County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Sylvester

Welch saw for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this 18th day of December in the year 1832 and in the 57th year of the Common Wealeh.
A. J. Mawhale C. C.

Death not on A. B.
November 14, 1934
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BA-J/MCS EW Sylvester Welch, S. 6342
Miss Daisy W. Capen General Accounting Office, Room 333 Washington, D.C.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Revolutionary War soldiers, John Ashton and Sylvester Welch.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 6342, based upon the military service of Sylvester Welch, the only soldier by that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
He enlisted February 8, 1777, while living in Northumberland County, Virginia, and served three years as private in Captain John Dandridge's company in Colonel Charles Harrison's First Regiment of Artillery and was in the battle of Monmouth.
He applied for pension December 1, 1832, while living in Fauquier County, Virginia, aged seventy-seven years, and he moved to that county about 1787. His claim was allowed and he received Certificate 12475 for $100 per annum, issued May 2, 1833, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Virginia Agency.
In 1832 this soldier was referred to as Sylvester Welch, Senior. In that year one William Welch, aged seventy-two years, who moved to Fauquier County, Virginia, about 1790, stated that he knew the soldier when he enlisted and that he lived near him but he did not state his relation to him. There are no further data relative to the soldier's family. The date and place of birth of Sylvester Welch were not given.

on file
On August 10, 1931, you were furnished the history of the only John Ashton who enlisted from Virginia that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office. This soldier received Pension Certificate 19751 for $20 per month, issued March 13, 1827, commenced March 2, 1827, Act of March 18, 1818, Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Through me Mr. Free April 30 th
J. L. Edwards Esq d Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Thoroughfare Va. th April 30 1833
Sir I seize the first opportunity to enclose to you, the Letter of Mr. Golden Register of the Land Office in Richmond Va. which I hope may prove satisfactory, and sustain the claim of Mr. Welch, in such event you will please enclose to me the papers necessary to draw his pension by an attorney of which we had a conversation last week. I am fully aware of your onerous duties, but must ask you to attend to this matter as early as practicable
and am yrs Respect
W. H. H. [Signature]
atty for Sylvester Welch

1 Jan 1/1833
Thoroughfare Va Decr 20-1832
See
J. L. Edwards Pension Agent Washington City
pmail
219 84
$100 per ann

Sir
Shoreham Dec 18 1832
Enclosed you will receive Mr. Sylvester Welch's Declaration for a Pension, which if found to be within the Rules Prescribed by the Department, you will please enclose the necessary Papers to enable him to draw the money by agency to this place, also informing him whether the money will be drawn in Washington or Richmond, if at the latter place, please give the necessary instructions.
I regret that so much delay has taken place, but it was unavoidable and for the sake of the old man as most sincerely hope that he will now succeed, as he complains much of the delay, being in great want of the money. Mr. Palmer of your office was polite enough to promise any facility in his power touching this case, I shall be glad to hear from you as soon as your numerous engagements will permit.
and Believe me yours with great respect
J. Edwards Esq. Pension agent Washington City
J. M. Taylor

Hosier sq [Signature] Moorhouse fair.
Mail
Virginia
1 1/4

Sir
Land office
Rockmond Mar 12 1833
on the 12 Mar 1788 Captain Colclough drew a Military Warrant No 2758 for 100 acres
for three years service in the Continental Line
The record of Military service is filed with the Executive: the Revolver only refers
the Warrant
30 Oct 80
to present

infor- sion c
as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- in this Bureau.. Sylvester Welch Sr. Gar. File 6342
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feby 8, 1777 34 yrs. Pvt. John Dandridge Charles Harrison 1 st regt. Cont. Art.                                                   
Battles engaged in, Monmouth Residence of soldier at enlistment, Northumberland Co. Va Date of application for pension, Dec. 1, 1832 His ch. was al. Residence at date of application, Fauquier Co. Va moved about 1787 Age at date of application, 77 yrs.
Remarks: There is no data as to family.

G.A.O. R-333
U.S. Veterans Administration Rev. & 1812 Wars Section Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
I am an Employee of the General Accounting Office and I am writing for some information about relative to the enclosed soldiers, for membership in D.A.R.
I should like all the history in each case you can give.
As the Sylvester Welch I am send- ing the same as
Sylvester Welch, Pvt. in Capt John Dandridges Co. 1st Art. Regt. Continental Troops Rev. War Va. - War Dept. No 1652643 ?
Thanking you in advance for this in- formation.
I am very truly Yours, Nov. 9, 1934. Daisy M. Cat'ew.

Sylvester Welch
Cert. #12475 Issued - May 2, 1833. Commenced - Mar. 4, 1831. Act - June 7, 1832
Va. Agency $100.00 per ann.
John Ashton
Certif. #19751 Issued - Mar. 13, 1827 Commenced - Mar. 2, 1827. Act - Mar. 18, 1818 Va. Agency $20.00 per mo.

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Please give Revolutionary Service of Sylvester Welch Sr born in Fauquier Co Va 1755-
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also of Sylvester Welch born in Fauquier Co. May 15, 1764 and died April 19, 1834
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Please verify service of Sylvester Welch Put. in Capt. John Dandridge Co. 1st Art. Regt. Continental Troops assigned to Va Res. War. served three years see War Dept. No. 1652643 -
1652643

John Ashton (red head) who lived near Round Hill Church Westmoreland Co., Va. was the son of:
Burritt Ashton and Mary Fowcend Washington married Elizabeth Jackson, He died about 1823
Please give Revolutionary service of the above named and date of birth.
Daisy W. Capen -
R-333 -
Gen Ass't Office.

Act.
3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by a. m. S. 8/11/10
Claim No. ....
Certificate No. ....
Claimant .....
Soldier Sylvester Welch
Service Va.
Additional Service Rev.
No. .... claim, State records ....., 191 .....
No claim, combination records ....., 191 .....
REMARKS:
{ Rev. 7. 6342 (Va) Douglas Co.

East Falls Church Va. Nov. 1 st 1910
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C. Sir:
For the purpose of verifying some family record, will you please give me the dates of birth & death of Sylvester Welch (possibly br. or fr. as it is a family name) of Col. Randridge's Co. 1 st Arty. Va. Revolutionary War. Also his last known

If another man of this name was pensioned or had a land warrant given him for service in the Revolutionary War, the same information is requested in this case.

post office address, and names of wife & children, and if possible names of parents.
Thanking you in advance for a reply as complete as consistent with your records
I am, very truly;
Mrs Mary A. Helland.
East Falls church, Va.
NOV 2- 1910

Rev. War
6342 INVALID.
File No. 6342
Sylvester Welch Sen Pri Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: — Vol. M , Page 398
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1910 Nov. 9. Hist. to Mrs. Harry A. Follows. 1918 Feb. 19. Hist. to Mrs. E. F. Garrison letter in 1789 Danish Neck.
34 Nov. 14. Hist. to Miss Daisy V. Capen. M.C.S.