Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14,833, John Wilhite, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Wilhite, John.
8. 14. 833
Carded.
CONTENTS

4202
Kentucky
John Wilhite
Scott - in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Barbour of the Reg't commanded by _____ in the Virginia line for 11 months from 17-
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky the rate of $6 - Dollars 66 Cents per annum commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Jan'y 33 and Sub. Hon. R.M. Johnson. House of Reps
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $4.99 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 33 18.33 $23.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Nathan Rice Clerk Vol. 9 Page 56

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832.
Commonwealth of Kentucky & September 5. 1832 Circuit Court of Scott County
On this 5th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court before the judge of the Scott Circuit Court now sitting, John Wilhite, a resident of Scott County and State of Kentucky aged 87 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. 1832.
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John Wilhite
He said John Wilhite states that during the Revolutionary war he lived in the County of Orange State of Pa. That he was born in 1745 That he has no record of his age but he says he is now 87 years of age. That he has no particular citizenship in any County. That he has no family & no home. That he lives most of his time, in Owen County adjoining Scott, That he is as well known in Scott as in Owen & as his witnesses are both in Scott & the Court sitting he pre- fers making his declaration in Scott. He states that he served four terms of militia duty during the revolution.

The first term was for the year 1798 from his best recollection for 3 months under command of Capt James Barber of Culpepper County. Va The 2 d was in the following year 1799 under command of Capt Robert Miller - for 2 months - under Genl Weedon - was stationed principally at Fredericksburg. 3 d term was in the year 1799 under Capt John Pherson of Orange Virginia 4 th term was in 1799 under Capt George Haw at the Siege of Yorktown at surrender of Cornwallis & was for 3 months making eleven months all  of which he served faithfully  no written discharge signed this day above in open court & also
I, John Wilkins of the County of Fauquier, State of Virginia do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the original & he relinquishes all claim to Pension but this is not on the Pension list of any state

at the same time Achilles Staff and Richard Selbee came into open court & made oath they have heard the declaration of S d Wilhite & Achilles Staff says that he can prove positively the faithful services of S d John Wilhite for the two years in 1779 & 1781. That in 1778 he served with him & 1781 he saw the S d Wilhite in service & at the close of this tour he carried S d Wilhite home who was very sick Rich d Selbee proved that the declaration was true to his own knowledge as to the tour S d Wilhite under Capt Berry Johnson of Orange in 1780 then the S d Selbee was out in the same town & in the same way signed by S d Staff & Selbee
Sub Richard Johnson Achilles Staff Richard Selbee

10. The parties requested their names to be signed as they were written according to the true names. Richard M. Johnson of age -
We John L. Johnson a clergyman & Richard M. Johnson both residing in Scott County, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Wilhite who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 80 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion. Given & subscribed this 5th of September 1832
John L. Johnson Circuit Court of Scott Richard M. Johnson
Circuit Court of Scott County Sept 5th 1832
John Wilhite of Scott County this day produced in court a declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832, subscribed with his name and to which he made oath in open court, also the affidavit of Achilles Stapp and Richard Sebrue to which they made oath in open court; and also the certificate of John L. Johnson a minister of the Gospel and Richard M. Johnson to which they made oath in open court; And the court hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department, that the above named applicant was a soldier of the revolution and served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that the said John L. Johnson who has signed the said certificate is a clergyman residing in Scott County, and that Richard M. Johnson who has also signed the same is also a resident of said County and is a credible per- son. That their statement is entitled to credit."
Scott Circuit Sept 5th 1832. I James B. Hearn = forwards Clerk of the Scott Circuit Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the court in the matter of the application of Richard Sebrue for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 5th day of September 1832 J. H. Hearn Clerk

April 8, 1938
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John Wilhite, S.14833 BA-J/MCS
Mr. Robert M. Duke 489 E. Jackson Street Martinsville, Indiana
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of John Wilhoit or Wilhite.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.14833, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Wilhite.
He was born in Culpeper County, Virginia. The date of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Orange County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1778, three months under Captain James Barbour; in 1779, two months under Captain Robert Miller; in the fall of 1780, three months under Captain Benjamin Johnson and Colonel Thomas Barbour; in 1781, three months under Captain George Waw and was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was eighty-seven years of age and he then stated that he lived in Owen County, Kentucky, most of the time.
John Wilhite died January 1, 1837, and it was stated that he had lived in Owen County, Kentucky, for thirty years and previous to that time he lived in Franklin County, Kentucky.
His only surviving child was Tobias Wilhite. One Achilles Stapp of Scott County, Kentucky, stated in 1832 that he served in the Revolution with John Wilhite. The name of the wife of John Wilhite was not given and there are no further data relative to the family of this soldier.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Scott County — 18
personally appeared before me Andrew Johnson one of the Commonwealth's Justices of the Peace for the County of Scott and State of Kentucky, Abigail Stapp and Richard Lebre Old and Respectable citizens of the County and State aforesaid, and made Oaths they were well acquainted with John Wilhite of the County of Lee and State aforesaid that they knew him in the State of Virginia during the Revolutionary War. Abigail Stapp states that that he served one Tour with the aforesaid John Wilhite under the Command of Capt Robert Miller Stationed at Fredericksburg the Commander by Genl. Mader — and from the best recollection that he now has on the subject it was in the year 1779 and he also well Recollects that the said John Wilhite served one other Tour of three months in the year 1781 — in the Virginia Militia under the command of Capt George Waw and was at the Siege of York where Genl. Wallis surrendered that place and further he states that Richard Lebre states that he well Recollects John Wilhite that he served with him one Tour in the year 1780 in the Spring  fall of that year and that he was a mess mate with said Wilhite during said Tour he states that they was not stationed permanently at any one place but marched to different points to meet the Enemy then Capt. Waw was Benjamin Johnson of Orange Co. Virginia and his Col Thomas Barber of Virginia

and and from the best of his Recollections the Iowa Was for three months with the Virginia Malheur in the year aforesaid and further he states not given under my hand this 5th day of Sept in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty Two
Andrew Johnson P.H.
Pension Case John White
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The Service in Iowa made Specific to time - let General will be and both over you - no one annually Pension Every registration is scrupulously with King
I do certify that Andrew Johnson signed the above writing. It is his genuine signature & he was when he signed it of now an acting justice of the Peace for Scott County & Schiller Staff & Richard Lebrce are men of credit & stand as high for men of truth as any men in the U.S. have known them 30 years.
Rh. H. Johnson 13 Sept 1842

November 2, 1938
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BA-J/MCS John Wilhite, S.14833
A. L. Keith 520 E. Main Street Vermillion South Dakota
Dear Sir:
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.14833, based on the Revolutionary War service of John Wilhite.
He was born in Culpeper County, Virginia. The date of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Orange County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1778, three months under Captain James Barbour; in 1779, two months under Captain Robert Miller; in the fall of 1780, three months under Captain Benjamin Johnson and Colonel Thomas Barbour; in 1781, three months under Captain George Waw and was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was eighty-seven years of age and he then stated that he lived in Owen County, Kentucky, most of the time.
in Quick future histories mss John Wilhite died January 1, 1837, and it was stated that he had lived in Owen County, Kentucky, for thirty years and previous to that time he lived in Franklin County, Kentucky.
His only surviving child was Tobias Wilhite. One Achilles Stapp of Scott County, Kentucky, stated in 1832 that he served in the Revolution with John Wilhite. The name of the wife of John Wilhite was not given and there are no further data relative to the family of this soldier.
Very truly yours To Comptroller General for date of last pay etc -
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

February 20, 1940
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Mr. Joseph A. Guthrie 845 Law Building Kansas City, Missouri
JOHN WILHITE S. 14833 BA-J/MWHF:MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request to know upon what authority the statement was based, in the report to you on October 1, 1936, in regard to John Wilhite, that is, that "His only surviving child was Tobias Wilhite".
The data which were incorporated in the sixth paragraph of the report to you, dated October 1, 1936, in regard to John Wilhite, were obtained from an official report from another Government office, and not from the original papers in pension claim, No. S. 14833, as was, also, the first sentence in the seventh paragraph, this is, "His only surviving child was Tobias Wilhite."
For a full report in regard to the date of death of John Wilhite, the date of last payment of pension and the name and address of person paid, it is suggested that you apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: John Wilhite, certificate #4202, issued January 15, 1833, rate $36.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1836, Act June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.
It may be stated that one John B. Hancock, of Owenton, Kentucky, made request in December, 1875, that a copy be furnished him of the power of attorney of John Wilhite to Tobias Wilhite, which was given him (Tobias) to enable him to draw his (John's) pension, that such a copy would be important to him (Hancock) and the "other heirs" of John Wilhite.
No such power of attorney is on file in the papers in this claim for pension (S. 14833), nor is there a copy of the reply to his (Hancock's) request.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
See Treas. Dept. Report at back of this correspondence

December 29, 1937.
Mrs. Ethel Mahon 1053 -3rd Avenue, S.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
BA-J/ILL John Wilhite S. 14833
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Wilhite, a pensioner of Kentucky in 1835, also, the record of John Garr, or Gaar.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of John Garr, under any spelling of that surname. The record of John Wilhite is furnished herewith from pension claim, S. 14833.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

December 29, 1937
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John Wilhite, S.14833 BA-J/MCS
Mrs. Ethel Mahon 1053 3rd Avenue, S.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.14833, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Wilhite.
He was born in Culpeper County, Virginia. The date of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Orange County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1778, three months under Captain James Barbour; in 1779 two months under Captain Robert Miller; in the fall of 1780, three months under Captain Benjamin Johnson and Colonel Thomas Barbour; in 1781, three months under Captain George Waw and was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was eighty-seven years of age and he then stated that he lived in Owen County, Kentucky, most of the time.
John Wilhite died January 1, 1837, and it was stated that he had lived in Owen County, Kentucky, for thirty years and previous to that time he lived in Franklin County, Kentucky.
His only surviving child was Tobias Wilhite. One Achilles Stapp of Scott County, Kentucky, stated in 1832 that he served in the Revolution with John Wilhite. The name of the wife of John Wilhite was not given and there are no further data relative to the family of this soldier.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

October 1, 1936
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BA-J/MCS John Wilhite, S.14833
Mr. Joseph A. Guthrie 845 Exchange Bldg. Kansas City, Missouri
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to John Wilhite or Wilhoit.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.14833, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Wilhite, the only soldier of that name (searched under all spellings) that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
He was born in Culpeper County, Virginia. The date of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Orange County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1778, three months under Captain James Barbour; in 1779, two months under Captain Robert Miller; in the fall of 1780, three months under Captain Benjamin Johnson and Colonel Thomas Barbour; in 1781, three months under Captain George Waw and was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was eighty-seven years of age and he then stated that he lived in Owen County, Kentucky, most of the time.
John Wilhite died January 1, 1837, and it was stated that he had lived in Owen County, Kentucky, for thirty years and previous to that time he lived in Franklin County, Kentucky.
His only surviving child was Tobias Wilhite. One Achilles Stapp of Scott County, Kentucky, stated in 1832 that he served in the Revolution with John Wilhite. The name of the wife of John Wilhite was not given and there are no further data relative to the family of this soldier.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

June 29, 1934
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BA-J/MCS John Wilhite, S.14833
Mrs. Ivan R. Stubblefield Normal Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War records of Andrew Gaar and John Wilhoit.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon the military service of soldiers in that war. A careful search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the services of Andrew Gaar or John Wilhoit.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 14833, based upon the military service of John Wilhite, the only soldier by that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
He was born in Culpeper County, Virginia. The date of his birth and names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Orange County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1778, three months under Captain James Barbour; in 1779, two months under Captain Robert Miller; in the fall of 1780, three months under Captain Benjamin Johnson and Colonel Thomas Barbour; in 1781, three months under Captain George Waw and was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was eighty-seven years of age and was living in Scott County, Kentucky. He then stated that he lived in Owen County, Kentucky, a part of the time.
most of time in Owen Co Ky
Searched by Miss Luke.

when died June in Decem 8 15 to 30 30 & previously l. a. Frank 8 15
He died January 1, 1837, and his only surviving child was Tobias. There are no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

June 27, 1933
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BA-J/MCS John Wilhite, S.14833
Miss Hattie M. Scott 402 Shelby Street Frankfort Kentucky
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of John Wilhite of Owen County, Kentucky, a Revolutionary War pensioner.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 14833, based upon the military service of John Wilhite.
He was born in Culpeper County, Virginia, date of birth and names of parents not given.
While a resident of Orange County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1778, three months under Captain James Barbour; in 1779, two months under Captain Robert Miller; in the fall of 1780, three months under Captain Benjamin Johnson and Colonel Thomas Barbour; in 1781, three months under Captain George Waw and was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was eighty-seven years of age and was living in Scott County, Kentucky. He then stated that he lived in Owen County, Kentucky, a part of the time.
He died January 1, 1837, and his only surviving child was Tobias. There are no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Mrs. Finch said send history, index of photostats, in
answer to letter of Oct. 9, 1931 by Nancy Wilhite has
December 11, 1931
BA-J/MCS
Nancy Wilhite Frankfort, Box 45 Kentucky
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of John Wilhite of Owen County, Kentucky, a Revolutionary War pensioner.
The papers on file in pension claim, S. 14833, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War, have been carefully examined in your behalf and his full history, as found in said papers, follows.
John Wilhite was born in Culpeper County, Virginia, date not stated.
While a resident of Orange County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1778, three months under Captain James Barbour; in 1779, two months under Captain Robert Miller; in the fall of 1780, three months under Captain Benjamin Johnson and Colonel Thomas Barbour; in 1781, three months under Captain George Waw and was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was eighty-seven years of age and was living in Scott County, Kentucky. He then stated that he lived in Owen County, Kentucky, a part of the time.
He died January 1, 1837, and his only surviving child was Tobias.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

March 30, 1931
Mrs. Guthrie Birkhead 1208 Moreland Avenue Jefferson City, Missouri
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 14833, that John Wilhite was born in Culpeper County, Virginia, date not stated.
While a resident of Orange County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops, as follows:- in 1778, three months under Captain James Barbour; in 1779, two months under Captain Robert Miller; in the fall of 1780, three months under Captain Benjamin Johnson, Colonel Thomas Barbour; in 1781, three months under Captain George Waw, and was in the siege of Yorktown.
See letter for spelling of Barbour He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was eighty-seven years of age and was living in Scott County, Kentucky. He then stated that he lived in Owen County, Kentucky, a part of the time.
He died January 1, 1837, and his only surviving child was Tobias.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to John Willhoite and the above noted is the history of the only soldier of similar name that is found on said records.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. & 1812 War Section
November 13, 1929
Lily F. Stafford Lawton High School Lawton, Oklahoma
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 14833, it appears that John Wilhite was born in Culpeper County, Virginia, date not stated.
While a resident of Orange County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1778, three months under Captain James Barber; in 1779, two months under Captain Robert Miller; in the fall of 1780, three months under Captain Benjamin Johnson, Colonel Thomas Barber; in 1781, three months under Captain George Waw, and was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was eighty-seven years of age and was living in Scott County, Kentucky. He then stated that he lived in Owen County, Kentucky, a part of the time.
He died January 1, 1837, and his only surviving child was Tobias.
The Revolutionary War records fail to afford any information in regard to Mikrel Wilhite. 10-2
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner

W.C.S.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
November 9, 1925
Mrs. J. F. McDougall 557 W. 124th St., Apt. 23 New York City
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 14833, it appears that JOHN WILHITE was born in Culpeper County, Virginia, date not stated.
While residing in Orange County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia Troops as follows:
In 1778, three months under Captain James Barber.
In 1779, two months under Captain Robert Miller.
In the fall of 1780, three months under Captain Benjamin Johnson, Colonel Thomas Barber.
In 1781, three months under Captain George Waw, and was at the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was eighty-seven years of age and was living in Scott County, Kentucky. He then stated that he lived in Owen County, Kentucky, a part of the time. He died January 1, 1837.
In 1837 his only child was Tobias.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
July 17, 1934.
Mrs. C. H. Wine, Box 167, Culpeper, Va.,
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 14833, it appears that John Wilhite was born in Culpeper, Virginia, date not stated.
While residing in Orange County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia Troops as follows-
In 1778, three months under Captain James Barber. In 1779, two months under Captain Robert Miller. The fall of 1780, three months under Captain Benjamin Johnson, Colonel Thomas Barber. In 1781, three months under Captain George Waw, and was at the Siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, while a resident of Owen County, Kentucky, aged eighty seven years. He died January 1, 1837.
His only child in 1837, was Tobias, There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

103 S. 14833
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 _____ 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1778 3 mos Pvt. James Barker ✓ Virginia   1779 2 mos Robert Miller ✓   Fall 1780 3 mos Benjamin Johnson Thomas Barker   1781 3 mos George Shaw ✓  
Battles engaged in, Siege of York and surrender of Cornwallis Residence of soldier at enlistment, Orange Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Sept. 5, 1822 Residence at date of application, Quentin Scott Age at date of application, 87 years - born in Fauquier, Va. died Jan. 1, 1837 Remarks: His only child in 1837 was Tobias. There is no further data on file.
Respectfully,
(Signature) J. B. Haverfield, stated he was an heir of Geo. Haverfield.
Commissioner.

Record Division.
November 7, 1908.
Mr. W. F. Willhoite, 123 South Main Street, Wichita, Kans.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 3 d and received the 6 th instant, you are advised that in the claim Sur. File No. 14,843 8 , it appears that John Wilhite was born in Culpeper, and while residing in Orange County, Virginia, served in the Virginia militia as follows: in 1778 three months as Private under Captain James Barbor; in 1779, two months under Captain Robert Miller; Fall of 1780, three months under Captain Benjamin Johnson and Colonel Thomas Barber; in 1781 three months under Captain George Ware Haw and was at the Siege of York and surrender of Cornwallis.
He was allowed pension on an application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was 87 years of age and a resident of Owen County, Kentucky. He died January 1, 1837, and arrears of pension were paid to his son Tobias.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

and Division.
April 7, 1910.
Mrs. L. N. Rhode, Oxford, Indiana.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 1" and received the 4" instant, you are advised that this Bureau is unable to furnish the record of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim has been filed on account of his services; and although it appears in the Revolutionary War claim Sur. File No. 14.833, of John Wilhite of Virginia that he served under Captain Robert Miller in 1779; as there is no pension claim on file for Captain Robert Miller of Virginia, this Bureau has no further data relative to said Captain. see negative
A careful search of the Revolutionary War pension records fails to show that a claim for pension was ever filed on account of the services of John Reager of Virginia. see negative
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Department of State
Unofficial.
Washington
February 16, 1914.
The Honorable
the Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir:
If not asking too great a favor, I should be very much obliged if you would inform me whether there is any pension record for revolutionary services any time between 1776 and 1785 for any of the following persons:
James Spilman of Virginia.
Q Benjamin Spilman, of Virginia (Said to have moved to Kentucky in 1789 to take up land granted for war services).
John Wilhoit, of Culpepper Co., Virginia.
With sincere thanks in advance for any information you may find it convenient to give me, I am,
Very truly yours,
M. H. Hanna,

Walter B Simpson 2116 - 14 th St S.E. Washington D.C.
pers. info. Sept. 28, 1911-

To the Record & Pension Office War Department Washington D.C.
Sir:
Will you kindly send me a statement of the pension paid to John Wilhite (Willhark) in 1831. He lived at that time in Owen Co. Kentucky and had served as a private in the Virginia Militia in the Revolutionary War.
I think this record is found in the report of the Secretary of War, 1835, Pension 3, Ky, page 129.

Very truly Gertrude J. S. Blair (Mrs. H. H.) 1014-7th St. Charleston Illinois
November 11-1922.

THE GOVERNMENT CLUB
HOTEL ASTOR
MRS. GEORGE E. OWENS, PRESIDENT 305 WEST 45TH STREET, NEW YORK CITY
MRS. P. J. GANTT, TREASURER 557 WEST 124TH STREET, NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE: MORNINGSIDE 5780
MRS. LUTHER C. BISSELLE, COR. SEC. 601 WEST 151ST STREET, NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE: AUDUBON 4400
RECEIVED AUG 31 1923 OLD RECORDS DIVN.
Adjutant Generals Office Washington D.C.
August 30 th 1923.
Dear Mr Alvord. John Wilhite was enlisted with Virginia Militia during Revolution was pensioned Onen Kentucky 1833. Will you be kind enough to give me the contents of his Application that I may settle definitely his family. I do not mean to impose on you and am willing to pay some one of your clerks for the trouble but I cannot settle membership in Daughters of American Revolution without these records. I am a member of Eastern Star and my father was 32° Mason. I trust you will pardon my seeming to impose on good nature. I am Regent of Knickerbocker Chapter D. A. R of New York.
Sincerely
Mrs P. J. Gantt
Wilhite or Wilhoit
18 Received A. G. O. AUG 30 1923

II ORD. WAR DEPARTMENT. THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE. WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM
September 1, 1923.
Respectfully referred to the
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
inviting attention to request made within.
The writer has been advised of this transmission.
Robert C. Davis The Adjutant General. By mjl

Xenepeper Va
June 9/24.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
My dear Sir:
Will you send me the Service & record of "William Rodgers", S. of W. 1835- Pen 3, Ohio 49. Also that of "John Wilhite", S. of W. 1835- Pension 3 Ky, with all possible data con- cerning their families. I hope I am not asking too much. Also that I may hear from you by Saturday next. Thanking you, I am
Very sincerely,
Mrs L. H. Wise.
Not 169, *

557 W 124 th
Oct 8 - 1925
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Will you kindly give me the information relative to the Content for pension of John Wilkite (Wilhoit) who served in Virginia Militia during the Revolutionary War - "pensioned"
Also John Jennings of the Army during the Revolution.
With many thanks for your anticipated kindness.
Sincerely,
Mrs J. F. McDougall
Apartment 23
557 W. 124 th St. New York.

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Commissioner of Pensions. Rev. War Section, Washington, D. C.

Frankfort, Ky., June 15, 1933
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send me the War record and any family data of John Wilhite (or Wilhoit) a pensioner of Owen Henry County, Ky., in 1833, for services in the Revolutionary war.
Thanking you in advance,
Yours very truly
(Miss) Hattie M. Scott Hattie M. Scott, 402 Shelby Street, Frankfort, Ky.

LAW OFFICES JOSEPH A. GUTHRIE 845 LAW BUILDING KANSAS CITY, MO.
June 27, 1939
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.,
Gentlemen:                     In Re: John Wilhite  S. 14833
In your letter to me of October 1, 1936, with reference to the Revolutionary War service of John Wilhite, obtained by you from papers on file in Pension Claim S. 14833, the following statement is made in the last paragraph of your letter, namely:
"His only surviving child was Tobias Wilhite."
In view of the fact that at that time, namely, at the time of the death of John Wilhite on January 1, 1937, he had another son, Joshua, we would very much appreciate it if you would tell us on what authority the statement is based that his only surviving child at his death was his son, Tobias.
This question affects the line of descent from John Wilhite, of his who claim it through this son, Joshua, who did not die until 1855.
Thanking you for the courtesy of a reply, I remain,
Yours very truly,
JAG:T
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "J. A. Guthrie".

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA VERMILLION
LATIN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
September 20, 1938
Department of Revolutionary Records, Veterans' Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:-
Will you please send me any records you have of services in the Revolutionary War of men from Culpeper Co., Va, by the name of Wilhoit (also spelled Wilhoite, Wilhite, Wilhoyt, and otherwise), particularly of Jesse Wilhoit and William Wilhoit . Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
A. L. Keith
A. L. Keith
520 E. Main St.

Martinsville Ind Apr 13 1938
Veterans Administration Washington DC.
Dear Sirs:
I would like to have the Revolutionary record of John Wilhite, (Wilhoit) (or Wilheit) all same person, who was a Rev. Soldier, and served with Virginia Troops in American Revolution. or pension record if you can possibly supply same. Thanking you in advance for same, I am
Yours very Truly.
Robert M Duke 489 East Jackson St Martinsville, Indiana.

Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
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I am trying to get the military record of a Revolutionary Soldier one John Wilhoit (in later years spelled Wilhite) he was married 1st to a Smith 2nd was Lucy Stapp. he was born in Culpepper Co Va 1745- died 1837 Owen Co Ky. & was pensioned from said Co in 1833. This above information was received or found at Williams Mary College quarterly 1st series Vol 26 1917 & 18. at Ind State Library.
The above is my wife's great, great Grandfather & she is anxious to fully establish his complete soldier record. Your help will be greatly appreciated
Robt. M. Duke 489 E. Jackson Street Martinsville Ind. M.C.S.
Secty of this Camp Sons of Union Veterans.

Hester
P
MAYFLOWER CHAPTER, D. A. R. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
Veteran's Administration Wash. D. C.
Dear Sirs:-
May we have a copy of the pension record or any other information on John Willhite a pensioner 1835 in Ky.? It is listed among Virginia soldiers compiled by Va State Library in 1912 p. 325.
Also was a John Garr (or Gaar) listed as a soldier. Our State Library has no record of him. This in connection with establishing a lineage for a new member of our chapter (D. A. R.)
Sincerely Ethel H. Mahon (Cor. Sec)
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LAW OFFICES JOSEPH A. GUTHRIE 845 EXCHANGE BLDG. KANSAS CITY, MO. September 7, 1936.
Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am interested in ascertaining what your records may show concerning one JOHN WILHOIT (or Wilhite), who was living in Woodford County, Kentucky, on the 19th day of June 1797, on which date he gave his written consent to the marriage of his daughter, Martitia, to Alexander Guthrie.
I find the following references to John Wilhoits of that period:
(1). A John Wilhoit was a foot soldier in the Culpeper County, Virginia, Militia in 1756;
(2). A John Wilhoit entered 920 acres of land in Fayette County, Virginia, (Ky.) January 20th 1783;
(3). A John Wilhoit born about 1750 was a soldier in the Revolution and married Lucy Stopp (more probably Stapp).
Assuring you of my appreciation for any information you may be able to give me, I am
Very truly yours,
Jos. A. Guthrie m.c.g.
JAG-hml

Normal Ill, June 14, 1934
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:-
Please send me Gaar Revolutionary War record of Andrew Gaar born 1750 died 3-4-1811 married in Culpepper Co, Va. to Christena Wilhoit born 1750 died 10-4-1837
or
Record of John Wilhoit who married Margaret (Peggy) Wearer
Thanking you very kindly, I am
Respectfully
Mrs. Ivan R. Stubblefield
Normal
Ill.

Mrs. Finch said send list instead
Box 45, 1931, Frankfort, Kentucky October 9, 1931,
To the Commissioner, U. S. Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please advise me the number of pages in the pension claims of John Wilhite, private who settled in Owen County Kentucky. He drew 109,98, and had an allowance of 36,66. He served in the Virginia militia. He was placed on the pension roll Jan 15, 1833, and his pension commenced March 4- 1831. His age is not given in the book of Kentucky pensioners.
Thanking you in advance for this information, as I want to join the D A R society. I would like very much to have either a photostat copy of his records or a typewritten copy.
Sincerely yours,
Nancy Wilhite NANCY WILHITE.
PS: John Wilhite was my ancestor,

Pension Office Washington D.C.
Gentlemen, —
Will you please send me the Revolutionary War record of John Willhoite as shown by the Kentucky Pension Rolls.
Yours
Mrs. Nutrie Birkhead Jefferson City, Mo. 1208 Moreland Ave.

Lawton High School
LILY F. STAFFORD, HEAD OF SCIENCE DEPT.
LAWTON, OKLAHOMA
Rev
Sept. 18, 1929
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please see if you have any record of the services of a John Willhoite, or John Wilhite, in the American Revolution? I rather think he served in the capacity of chaplain as he was a minister in later life, but he may have served in the ranks. Also do you have record of services of a Mikrel Wilhite in the American Revolution? I think they may have lived in Virginia at that time, although they lived in Kentucky in their later years, and died in Kentucky.
Thanking you, I am
Sincerely yours,
Lily F. Stafford
Lily F. Stafford

Oxford Indiana April 1, 1910 Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
On the pension paper of John Wilhite which you sent to Mrs. D. A. Messner, Captain Robert Miller was given as his Captain. They were both given as from Culpeper Virginia. How could he be John Wilhite's Captain and yet there be no record of Captain Miller's service? John Wilhite's record is on page (off file) 14833
Very Truly Yours (Mrs.) L. K. Rhode,

BRANSON S. U. S. APR 4 1961
PROVOST MARSHAL APR 10 1961

Oxford Ind. June 1911 Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir —
Do you have a record of two John Wilhoit's Rev. soldiers of Culpeper Virginia? A friend who is anxious to trace her ancestry is descended from one of them. She wrote you and got the wrong one. Please send me records of both if you have them

2.
Also the military record of Adam Miller soldier of 1812.
Very Truly Yours Mrs. James E. (Lily) W. Behney

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3-397. (Old No. 3-399.)
Record Division. Sur. File No. 14833 John Wilhite Va Rev.
AW Ex'r.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., Nov. 10, 1908
SIR:
For use in the above-entitled claim for pension, you are requested to furnish this Bureau with a report in the case of John Wilhite pensioned under the Act of June 7, 1832 by certificate No. H202 issued Jan. 15, 1833 at Kentucky Agency, showing date of soldier's death, date of last payment of pension and name of person to whom paid.
Very respectfully,
J. L. Davenport Acting Commissioner.
THE AUDITOR FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT,
Treasury Department.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Nov. 13 th 1908
The Commissioner of Pensions:
Sir:
In reply to your letter of 10 th inst you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, at Kentucky the records of this office show payment to have been made to John Wilhite, Rev War Act 32 certificate No. 4,202 at $36 66 per 12 months to 1 January 1837 date of death. Payment was made to the only child Tobias Wilhite, and the pensioner resided in Owen Co. Kentucky for thirty years and previously in Franklin Co., in same state.
Letter herewith returned.
Respectfully,
ROBERT S. PERSON.
Auditor.
By
Handwritten signature of Deputy Auditor
Deputy Auditor.

1875 Quentin By Dec 20
Rev Sir I wish you to send me a copy of John Wilkites discharge from the U.S. Army at the close of the revolutionary war and a certified copy of his power of attorney to Tobias Wilkite on file in your office which was given by him to Tobias Wilkite to enable him to draw his pension The above papers are of vital impor- tance to me and the other heirs of the above named John Wilkite to enable us to establish our title to my estate in Europe that devolves to us through him if you will please attend to this as early as possible you will confer a special favor on
most truly John B Hancock
Mr. Hough
To Mr. Babson with cases of John, & Tobias Wilkite. No widow's claim on file in case of John. Dec 28/75 -

1876-Letter to Hon. J. C. S. Blackburn to soldier's disch. ctf. and power of atty. Sciencing 1.
Oct. 17-1901 Jos. Q. M. Wilkite - Present
1908 Nov. 7 Hist to W. F. Wilhite V.L.M.
1909 Oct. 23 Hist. to Mrs. D. A. Messner V.L.M.
1911 July 1 Hist. to Mrs. Jas E. Petree V.L.M.
1914 Feb. 20: Hist to Mr. M. M. Hanna M.B.R.
1915 Oct. 2 Hist to Walter B. Simpson.
1922 Dec. 9 Hist to Mrs. H. H. Blair awz.
1923 Oct. 15 Hist to Mrs. P. J. Bantt awz.
1924 July 17 " " Mrs. H. Wine awz.
1925 Nov. 9, hist. to Mrs. J. F. McDougal MCS
1929 Nov. 13 hist to Lily J. Stafford MCS
Perman
14833 INVALID.
File No. 14, 833
John Wilhite Priv. Col. War.
Act: June 7th 1832.
Index: -Vol. 1 , Page 412
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Jan rel.
1931 Mar. 30. Hist to Mrs. Ethrie Birkhead MCS
1931 Dec. 11, hist. to Nancy Wilhite MCS
1933 June 27, hist. to Miss Hattie M. Scott MCS
1934 June 29, hist. to Mrs. Ivan D. Stubblefield MCS
1936 Oct. 1 hist. to Mr. Jos. A. Guthrie MCS
1937 Dec. 29, hist. to Mrs. Ethel Mason MCS
1938 Apr. 8, hist. to Mr. Robert M. Duke MCS
1938 Nov. 2 hist. to A. L. Keith
1940 Feb. 20 - Mr. Jos. A. Guthrie MCS inf. rel. to source of info. data - MVB

51012, No. 100, 1908.
Please file
Hon. V. Barker
in
Washington, D.C.
See File 14833
My Dear Sir:--
I am writing to you in connection with the war record of John Wilkite
of [illegible] and [illegible] the information you can give me from the
records in your possession.
He was in the Revolution, and I believe enlisted from Va. for the
war, and was located in [illegible] Ky. near [illegible], and died in [illegible]
about 1865.
I understand he was a pension for services in Revolution, [illegible]
I thought it be all you would have some record of same in your possession.
I will be very thankful to you for all the information you can give
me, and hope to hear
Yours truly,
John Wilkite

Wichita, Kan. Nov. 3, 1908.
Rev Hon. V. Warner,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
My Dear Sir:—
I am trying to get information of the war record of John Willhoite ( or Wilhoit) and I would like for all the information you can give me from the records in your department.
He was in the Revolution, and I believe enlisted from Va..for he left Va. at close of war, and located in Woodford Co. Ky. near Versailles, and died in Owen Co. Ky. about 1835.
I understand he drew a pension for services in Revolution, therefore I thought if he did you would have some record of same in your Department.
I will be very thankful to you for all the information you can give me, and beg to remain
Yours truly,
W. F. Willhoite
123 S. Main St.

To Chf. Record. Div. Action full information through desk please 6 1308 COMMISSIONER.
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For advice thru
Mr. [unclear] C.O.
Mr. [unclear] C.O.
Yours truly,
12 2 19 27

Wichita, Kan. Nov. 3, 1908.
Hon. Secretary of Interior, To Bur. Pensions Washington, D.C.
My Dear Sir:—
I am trying to gather information of the war record of John Willhoite, ( or Wilhoit) and I would like for all the information you can give me from the records in your Department.
He was in the Revolution, and I believe enlisted from Va. for he left Va. at close of war and located in Woodford Co. Ky. near Versailles, and died in Owen Co. Ky. about 1885.
I understand he drew a pension for services in Revolution, therefore I thought if he did, you would have some record of same in your Department.
I will be very thankful for all the information you can give me, and beg to remain
Yours truly,
W. F. Willhoite
123 S. Main St.

Oxford Ind., Oct. 13-1909.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C., Dear Sir:—
Please send the military record (Revolutionary War) of John Hilhoit of Pulaski Virginia, and oblige
Mrs. D. A. Messner.