Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11755, Caleb Witt, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Witt, Caleb Miriam
R. 11755
CONTENTS

• Family Record.
MARRIAGES.
Calb Witt and Miriam Horner was Married September the 2 nd 1784.
Bengemin Catching And Elisabeth Witt Was Married August the 25: 1803
William Witt and Jane Wyatt Was Married February the 23: 1806
MARRIAGES.
There is the same [unclear] between [unclear] and [unclear] the [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] November 30 th 1843 s [unclear] [unclear] Duties of the [unclear]

Family Record.
BIRTHS.
Caleb Witt Was Born September the 2 nd day 1762
Miriam Horner Was Born November 13 th 1768
William Witt Was Born July the 26 th 1785
Enoch Witt Was Born December the 5 th 1787
Elizabeth Witt Was Born April the 19 th 1790
James Witt Was Born February the 19 th 1794
Charles Horner Witt was born June the 5 th 1794
Pleasant Alred Witt Was Born February the 18 th 1800
Samuel Haves Witt Was born June the 4 th 1802
BIRTHS.
Merrill Witt Was Born April the 14 th on Sunday 1807
Goaten Witt Was Born November the 14 th 1808
Lamina Witt Was Born October the 6 th 1811
Coleman Murry Witt Was Born February the 26 th 1814

Spring Creek June 1 st 1854. Hon. L. P. Waldo
Sir
Mrs. Sally Wallace alias Wallis widow of Jonathan of Senneke formerly of Lawrence County South Carolina desires to be informed whether her husband filed an application for pension or not.
All that she seems to know about it is that he went to his County Seat for that purpose and returned home sick and died very soon thereafter.
In addition to the above the children of Caleb Witt desire to enquire whether there may not have been an error in reference to the length of his service as stated in your letter of 29 th Oct. 1853. in which it is said he only served seven days. — The present writer happened to be personally acquainted with Caleb Witt for many years. He was an eminent Minister of the Gospel for more than thirty years, and a gentleman of unquestioned veracity. He was present and participated in the engagement at Yorktown, and he always claimed to have been in service for twelve months. And if the rolls only give him credit for seven days, there are hundreds now living who will continue to believe that it should have been written months instead of days as it appears to stand on the records. We have assured the parties that the Department could have no motive for defeating a just claim. They still however insist that we ask the favor of a reexamination of the rolls in order to find where the mistake lies. Very respectfully from Still Stream.
F. Gwynn for L. P. Waldo.

Miriam Witt 11.535
Miriam Witt
wid Caleb Jenn
Act 7 th July '38
An A. Johnson H2

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, entitled An Act Granting Half pay and pensions to certain widows
State of Tennessee Jefferson County } On this the 30 th day of November 1844. Personally appeared before me William H. Hoffman an acting Justice of the peace. Miriam Witt a resident Citizen of said County and State aforesaid aged Seventy seven years. Who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows." That she is the Widow of Caleb Witt, who was a private Soldier in the Army of the Revolution. That he lived in Halifax County in the State of Virginia at the time he entered the service, and that he was drafted for the term of two years but served only eighteen months the first time but after wards entered the service again. She believes that the name of his Captain was James Hill and that his Colonel was Henry other wise Henry County, - and that her husband was at the battle of Little York at the time General Wallas surrendered. She further declares that she was married to her husband the afore said Caleb Witt

on the 2 nd day of September 1784, that her husband the above said Caleb Witt died on the 20 th day of January 1827, that she was not married to him prior to his having the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794 V iz at the time above stated - she further declares that she has a record of her marriage and the births of her children which is her with annexed sworn to and subscribed before Minam her Witt mark me this the date above written
Wm H Hoffman J P for Jefferson County
I William H Hoffman an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Jefferson and State of Tennessee do hereby certify that Minam Witt who appeared before me this day and made the above affidavit is unable from disability to appear in open court Given under my hand this 30 th November one Thousand eight hundred and forty four
Wm H Hoffman J P for Jeff t County

State of Tennessee
Jefferson County December County Court - AD 1844
The Declaration of Minnie Witt Widow of Carroll Witt in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, Was presented in open Court together with the Records of their Marriages and the Births of their children, And thereupon came forward Mr. Witt a respectable Witness. Who being duly sworn deposed and saith that he was present when the Records was cut out of the Family Bible, and that said Records is in the hand keeping of Carroll Witt deceased, Who was the Husband of the said Minnie Witt. The Court being fully satisfied of the original proceedings here before William H. Hoffman Esq. And order that the same be Certified.
I James Fuller Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid Do certify that the above is a true copy taken taken from the Records of my office. And that William H. Hoffman Esq. (Who was sworn before me) to the foregoing declaration is now and has at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and that his signature appears to be in his own proper hand. Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at office in Danville the 15 th day of December AD 1844.
James Fuller Clerk of Jefferson County

Oct. 25, 1853.
Appel of Miniam Witt, widow of Calib,
Gibson co., Tenn.
A or 1/38.
Nicholas Gibson Benton
W. Talbot Sgt Spring Creek Tenn

State of Tennessee, County of Madison 3 d
On this fourth day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, Stephen Johnson, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he is personally acquainted with Charles H. Witt, who resides in Gibson county, in the State of Tennessee, that he is the son of Caleb Witt, who, he was personally acquainted in the county of Jefferson, in the State of Tennessee, it was regarded as a fact that he was a Revolutionary Soldier, and he has frequently heard the said Caleb Witt rehearse his services in that war, and that his word was never doubted, that he was a man of the highest standing in the community where he lived, and that the said Caleb Witt, died in the county of Jefferson, Tennessee, leaving a widow, Naomi Witt, who remained a widow until her death which transpired in the year 1845, He further declares that Naomi Witt was the wife of Caleb Witt, that they lived together as such, and were so considered, and after the death of her husband Caleb Witt, the said Naomi Witt received a portion of the estate of said Caleb Witt, He further declares that the said Caleb Witt, and his wife Naomi were united in wedlock previous to 1799. Stephen Johnson
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written, And I hereby certify that Stephen Johnson is a good and creditable witness, and that

The above affidavit was taken in the presence of Charles H. Witt.
Wlyatt Moring
State of Tennessee, County of Madison ss.
On this fourteenth day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county and State aforesaid, Zophar Layne, a good and credible witness, who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that he is personally acquaint- ed with Charles H. Witt, that he is the son of Caleb, Witt, deceased.
Z. Layne
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that the above affidavit was taken in the presence of Charles H. Witt.
Wlyatt Moring
State of Tennessee Madison County ss. I Thomas W. Gannett clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that Wlyatt Moring whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavits is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commis- sioned & sworn. Given under my hand & Seal of Office at Jackson this 11 th day of October 1853 Thos W. Gannett clerk

State of Tennessee } ss County of Gibson }
On This fourth day of August, A. D. one Thousand eight hundred and fifty-three, personally appeared before me, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, Charles H. Witt, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare, That he is the son of Caleb Witt, who was a private in the Revolutionary war, and served six months, and that he was drafted, and that at that time he was living in Halifax county, in the State of Virginia, not far from a place called "Doby's old store," that he was at the battle of the siege of York, and in active service in said battle for seven days, and witnessed the surrender of Cornwallis. He further declares that his father the said Caleb Witt died in the year A. D. 1827, sometime in January, leaving a widow, Mariam Witt, who died in the year A. D. — (the time not remembered) leaving seven heirs, to-wit Charles, William, James, Pleasant, Samuel, Mabel, Coleman. He further declares, that the said Mariam Witt remained a widow until her death, and that she was married previous to 1834. He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the pension money due his father under the act of the 18th of March 1818, and also for the pay due his mother under the act of 4th of June 1832, for the benefit of himself and other heirs, who are equally interested.
Charles H. Witt
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. And I hereby certify that

Charles H. Witt is a good and creditable witness, and from my acquaintance with him, I believe his declaration to be true.
John A. Bolin J.P. for Gibson County
State of Tennessee } Gibson County }
I James A. M c Dearmon Clerk of the County Court of said Gibson county hereby certify that John A. Bolin is a Justice of the Peace as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office, This 30th day of Septm r 1893. J. A. M c Dearmon Clerk
State of Tennessee } Gibson County }
Frank 12

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
Ans
November 19, 1924.
Caleb Witt R. 11755
Mrs. J. H. Ponder, Elizabethton, Tenn.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 11755, it appears that Caleb Witt was born September 2, 1762, place not stated.
It is alleged that while living in Halifax County, Virginia, he was drafted in 1779 and served eighteen months under Captain James Hill and Colonel Campbell, and also served six months under Colonel Henry Conway. He was at the siege of Yorktown.
Soldier married in Washington County, Tennessee, September 2, 1784, Miriam Horner, who was born November 13, 1768. He died January 20, 1827 in Jefferson County, Tennessee, and she applied for pension November 30, 1844, while living in said County, but her claim was not allowed,

Rec. Section. Aug. 2nd 1872
as satisfactory proof of service as required by the pension laws was not furnished. She died in 1845.
Their children were--
William born July 26, 1785, married Feb. 23, 1806, Jane Wyatt. Enoch " December 5, 1787. Elizabeth " April 19, 1790, married Aug. 25, 1803, Benj. Catching. James " February 19, 1794. Charles Horner " June 5, 1797. Pleasant Alred " February 18, 1800. Samuel Thares " June 4, 1804. Merrill " April 19, 1807. Docter D. " November 14, 1808 or 1809. Lamina " October 6, 1811. Coleman Murry " February 26, 1814.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

1910 Nov. 16. Hist. to Mrs. C.B. Melling 1911 June 17. To Miss Lucy M. Ball 1913 July 17. To Miss Jean Witt 1923 Nov. 8. Hist. to Hon. J.J. B - Robinson, AW. 1924 Nov. 19. Hist. to Mrs. J. H. Ponder
11755
REJECTED
P. O. Miriam Witt
Service: widow of  Caleb Witt
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ Cause of rejection not found on printed list of 1853.
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract

No 38647
Caleb Witt dec?
Tenn
G. W. Talbot Oct 29 1832
Eserved 7 days. Rejected
Oct June 7 1832

Official Business Carrie T. [?] Miss [?] Elizabeth [?] Novr. 7. 1858
Hendersonville, Ky free Octv 31
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.

April 7, 1885
John J. Bond Street March 21
Adal ter can Minam Witt,
Dear
J. P. Eastland Esq. Commissions of Pembroke Washington St S. C.

Chichester Box 24
March 21 st 1845
Sir,
enclosed here with, I send you the certificate of Esq. Hoffman, in regard to the conduct of Mr Samuel Lane who, has sworn to the service of Messrs. Caleb Witt and Agusta Lane Very respectfully &c A. S. Landrum
J. S. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City J. S. E.

Hon. W. M. Cocke Dec. 15-1840.

Pension office Dec. 15. 1846
Sir,
The enclosed letter of the 13 th June 1845 to A. S. Landers will give the information which you desire in the case of Merriams Mill. Since that date no additional testimony has been received
Hon.
Wm. M. Locke
No. Reps.

Thos J Lane
May 22. 47
May 1897

295- Sir
May 22 nd A P
Sir
In answer to yours of 30 th ult I would inform you that no papers have been rec d in the case of Agrip Lane since my letter to Hon W. C. H. Cooke of 24 th July last or in that of Miriam Witt since my letter to A. C. Sandrum Esq. of 13 th June 1845. Copies of those two letters are enclosed
Thos. J. Sanderson Russellville E. Tennessee —

J. Wayne
June 10/37

Pension Office June 10 1854
Sir I have re-examined the case of Miriam Witt widow of Caleb  William of Tenn - act July 7 1838 - and cannot discover any reason for changing the decision, heretofore, made. The only record of service found is for Seven Days . There is no proof on file to rebut the presumption that he served no longer.
Z Jayne Esq Spring Creek Tenn

J. H. Dohot Oct 29/52

600
Pension Office Octo 29/1833
Sir
The application of Caleb Witt dec d of Tenn has been examined, filed under the Act of June 7 1832 and rejected,
Pensions are not allowed for a shorter period of service than Six months, He on- ly served seven days,
G.W. Talbot Esq Spring Creek Tenn

State of Tennessee Jefferson County } }
I William H Hoffman an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Jefferson, and State afore said, do here by certify that I am personally acquainted with Samuel Lane, who has testified to the services of Caleb Witt- and Agulla Lane, and also to the marriage of Caleb Witt, to Meriam Korner and that he is a Creditable Witness - and that due faith and credit is, and should be given to him as such in witness whereof I set my hand and seal This 20 th day of March 1845 -
W m H Hoffman a Justice of the peace for Jefferson County

State of Tennessee Sofferson County I James Fuller Clerk of the County Court, in case for the County vs State of Tennessee, To certify, that Wm H Sofferson Esq, Whose name appears to the within Certificate, is now, and was, at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in case for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, that full faith & credit is given and due to his official acts as such, and that his signature appears to be in his own proper hand (verifying).
Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Duckridge the 26 th day of March A.D. 1845
James Fuller Clerk of Sofferson County

House of Reps.
Decr. 7 th 1846.
Sir.
Permit me to enquire whether the claim of Mrs. Myram Witt of Tennessee widow of Caleb Witt dec d has been allowed, if so to whom were her certificates sent. - if not wherein is her testimony defective
Very respectfully
your obed servt.
Harper Locke
Hon. J. L. Edwards.

Wm. C. Johnson
May 14, 1845

Pension Office
March 4 th 1845.
Sir.
The papers in the case of Miriam Witt widow of Caleb Witt claiming a pension under the Act of July 7 th '38 have been examined and filed. From the length of the service it must  would appear to have been in the regular line  Troops of Va but and the name of Caleb Witt is not to be found on the record of final settlements of the Va Line & State Troops - in this office. The date of the marriage should be established by the Clerk's certificate or a copy of the marriage bonds if there be one in existence, as the law requires the best attainable evidence. The descrip n  descrip n of the officers is not given in such a manner as to enable this Dept t to make the necessary search.
Hon ble A. Johnson H of R.
Act 7 th July '38

State of Tennessee Hawkins County
Personally appeared before me John Riggs an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, Evan Young a reputable witness aged seventy six years, who after being duly sworn according to law, deposed and saith. That he was well acquainted with Caleb Witt, and that he was a soldier in the Army of the Revolutionary War, that he the said Young was present when the said Caleb Witt was drafted at Dobes Store, to then called in Halifax County in the State of Virginia. That he was drafted and entered the service under Captain James Hill and Colonel — Regiment the Colonels name he does not now remember. He further states that the aforesaid Caleb Witt served one year and six months and was at the battle of Little York at the time Cornwallis surrendered. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21 st day
His Evan Young mark
of December 1844 John Riggs a Justice of the peace for Hawkins County

State of Tennessee Hawkins County 31 st Robert Johnson Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that John Higgs Esq. whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his appears to be genuine
Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Rogersville this 13 th day of Decr. A.D. 1846
R Johnson Clerk By J. A. H. Bland Clerk
Mr Will be awarded Please examine these and report to me result of his examination -
House of Reps. December 30 1846 A. Johnson

Mar 24 1875
Russellville Tenn March 16 th
Free
Fr
J. L. Edward Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Chucky Bend Jan March 15 th 1845
Sir
I received your letter to the Hon. A. Johnson of the 26 th February, and also a the affidavit of Samuel Lane which is here with returned. It seems from your letter that there has been a mistake - as your letter states that there has not been any proof received in the case of Meriam Witt since the fault of January 1845 - This proof affidavit returned is in the case of Meriam Witt, instead of Agnes Lane but Samuel Lane was a witness - in the case of Agnes Lane also - and if I recollect aright the affidavit of Samuel Lane is attached to Mrs Agnes Lane's Declaration. I herewith return the affidavit of Samuel Lane in the case of Meriam Witt and your letter to the Hon. A. Johnson - and am the reception of the same. Will be thank- ful for any other information in regard to Agnes Lane or Meriam Witt's cases
Respectfully &c A. S. Landrum

State of Tennessee Jefferson County } p
Personally appeared before me William Hoffman an existing Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Jefferson, Samuel Lane a reputable Witness aged Twenty four years after being duly sworn according to law deposith and deposith that he was well acquainted with Caleb Witt and and that he entered the Service in the year 1779- under Colonel Campbells in Capt. Hillo bury Company and served 18 months and after the expiration of that time he entered the Service again for six months. I Colonel Henry Cognitays regiment and Capt. Company he further States that he lived in Halifax County in the State of Virginia when he first entered the Service. He further States that he was present and seen him married to Miriam Neoner on the 2 nd day of September 1784. and that they were married by publication in Washington County Tennessee. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1 st February 1845
Samuel Lane his mark Wm H Hoffman for Jefferson County

State of Tennessee
Tennessee County of Shelby County January 1845
The Affidavit of Samuel Lane was presented in open court and after examination the board affirmed that the original proceedings have before William H. Hoffman Esq. and ordered that the same be certified.
I Samuel Fuller clerk of the county board in and for the county and State aforesaid do certify that the foregoing is a true copy taken from the records of my office. I am further certify that William H. Hoffman Esq. whose name appears to said Affidavit is now and was at the time of signing the same and acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county and that his signature appears to be in his own proper hand and writing.
Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Danville the 6 day of February AD 1845
James Fuller Clerk of Tennessee County
[Handwritten signature of James Fuller]

Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions, Washington D. C.
In looking up my records for membership in the H. A. R. I find that I am a direct descendant from the following named men all of whom I have good reasons to believe were soldiers in the War of the Revolution.
Will be pleased if you will kindly send me any records of such service you can find in your department.

James Taylor, son of William Taylor was born Feb. 28, 1730, in Va. and died April 14 - 1815. . . Died in Grainger Co Tennessee. Married Dec. 3 - 1755.
Caleb Witt son of Charles Witt was born Sept. 2 - 1762 in Va, probably in Halifax Co. and came from there to Tennessee later, to Jefferson Co. Married Miriam Horner Sept. 2, 1784. Died Jan. 20 - 1827, in Jefferson Co. Tenn.
William Horner from Pa. Co. father Miriam Horner wife of Caleb Witt Died in Jefferson Co. Tenn.
James Hodges son of Sion Hodges. Said Sion Hodges we have understood was a captain under General Marion perhaps from S. Co.
Mrs. C. B. Welling 522 W. 2nd North St.
Morristown
An early answer will oblige. Tennessee.

27 South Euclid ave
St Louis Mo Feb. 5-1913.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Can you give me any record in regard to Caleb Pitts service in the Revolutionary war. He entered the service at Halifax county Virginia

"Dobyns Old Store"
Sincerely
[Miss] Jean Witt

Elizabeth, Tenn.
Nov. 3 rd 1924
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen;—
Please give me the record of Caleb Witt, Revolutionary soldier drafted from Doby's old store, Halifax County Va. who was at Yorktown. He married Miriam Horner, Washington County Tenn.
Thanking you I am Very truly
Mrs. J. H. Ponder.

Ans Nov. 19-24
Elizabethton, Tenn.
Nov. 20 th 1924.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: -
Will you please give me the record of the war service of Caleb Witt. He was a Revolutionary soldier, drafted from "Dobey's old store" Halifax County Va. He died Jan. 20 th 1827, He married Miriam Horner July, 2 nd 1784, Caleb Witt was in the Yorktown campaign and saw Cornwallis surrender his sword. He lived in Halifax Co. Va.
I desire this information that I may complete my application for membership in the society of the Daughters of American Revolution.
I will greatly appreciate it if you will let me have this record.
Sincerely Yours. Mrs. J. H. Ponder.

GEORGE BALL
211 CALDWELL STREET
JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS
June 12, 1911
Mr. J. L. Davenport, Commissioner, Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington.
Dear Sir;-
I am writing you again in regard to the war records of Elijah Witt and Caleb Witt, brothers. I am unable to state whether a claim was filed on account of services of Elijah Witt. He married a Miss Hutchinson while Caleb Witt married Miriam Horner. They enlisted, it is supposed from Halifax county, Virginia but went to Tennessee after wards. Caleb Witt was born in 1762 and it is supposed that Elijah was about two years older. I am sorry I am not able to give more informa- tion on these two men. I shall appreciate fully anything you can tell me regarding these men.
Thanking you in advance for this information, I am,
Respectfully yours,
(Miss) Lucy M. Ball
A grandson of Elijah Witt, Wilson Carroll Witt, 93 years old this month, told me that Elijah Witt was a Captain of Light Horse Men in the Revolutionary War and that Elijah Witt died in 1800.

T. J. B. ROBINSON 3D DIST. IOWA
Congress of the United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
6 November 1923.
Hon. Washington Gardner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear Commissioner, -
I have taken up with The Adjutant General of the Army's Office, the matter of obtaining if possible, the Revolutionary War record of two soldiers of that period, and am advised this morning, that their records are very incomplete and for this reason are unable to fully comply with my request, and suggest that I take the matter up with your office, inasmuch as your records are a little more complete than theirs, thus this letter to you.
The two soldiers are as follows:
Caleb Witt, born Sept. 2, 1762, in Virginia, Enlisted 1779. Length of service 18 months and six months. Captain James Hill. Colonels Campbell and Henry Conway. Residence at time of enlistment, Halifax County, Virginia. Drafted from Dabey's Old Store." His widow applied for and was granted a pension, so it may be that you have some complete record on this man.
Thomas Wyatt. Born in England. Emigrated to Virginia from Ireland. Soldier in Infantry service in Revolutionary War under General Greene. Wounded by rifle ball at Guilford Court House, North Carolina.
If you can comply with my request, concerning these two men, you will greatly oblige
Sincerely yours,
T. J. B. Robinson

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
aw November 8, 1923.
Honorable T. J. B. Robinson, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Robinson:
In response to your letter of the sixth instant, I have the honor to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a Thomas Wyatt born in England and who served as described by you.
From the papers in the pension claim, R. 11755, it appears that Caleb Witt was born September 3, 1762, place not stated.
It is alleged that while living in Halifax County, Virginia he was drafted in 1779 and served 18 months under Captain James Hill and Colonel Campbell, and also served six months under Colonel Henry Conway. He was at the siege of Yorktown.
Soldier married in Washington County, Tennessee, September 2, 1784, Miriam Horner born November 13, 1768. He died January 20, 1827, in Jefferson County, Tennessee, and she applied for pension November 30, 1844, while living in said county, but her claim was not allowed, as satisfactory proof of service as required by the pension

laws was not furnished.
Their children were:
William born July 26, 1785, {married Feb. 23, 1806, Jane Wyatt. Enoch " December 5, 1787. Elizabeth " April 19, 1790, {married Aug. 25, 1803, Benj. Catching. James " February 19, 1794. Charles Horner " June 5, 1797. Pleasant Alred " February 18, 1800. Samuel Thares " June 4, 1804. Merrill " April 19, 1807. Docter D. " November 14, 1808, or 1809. Lamina " Ocotber 6, 1811. Coleman Murry " February 26, 1814.
Sincerely,
Washington
Commissioner.