Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7,655, for John Strayhorn, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Strayhorn John
S.7655
carded
CONTENTS

North Carolina 31,962
John Strayhorn
(Orange Co. in the State of N. Carolina) who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Allen of the regt. commanded by Col. Farmer in the X line for 6 months) X NC Line July 1904 Records completed
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of June 1842 and sent to Hon. M. A. Graham, Senate U. States.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 1842 230.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending Mar. '43 10.00
$240.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832 }
Recorded by D. Brown CU Book E. Vol. 6 Page 74

Reported to Agent
Paid at Treasury, under act 6 April, 1838, from 7 th June, 1822 4 March 1843 to 2 o June, 1843. Agent notified 6 April 1845.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of North Carolina } County of Orange } S.S.
On this the 25 th day of May, 1842, personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Acting Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the aforesaid County, John Strayhorn, a resident of New Hope, in said County of Orange, aged 87 years, who being first duly qualified 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.
That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as here in stated.
1. The Declarant states upon his said oath, that some time in the Summer of 1781, there was a call for Militia men to serve the United States against the common enemy, a term of three months duty. When this Declarant Volunteered , for said term, and entered the Service on or about the 1 st of July, of said year, and was attached to Abraham Steen's Company, were stationed for some time in the Town of Hillsboro' - Farm was left: - and in said term was in the battle of Hicks Lane. were marched South, and stationed some time at Pillsbury's at the expiration of said three months term were discharged by Capt. Douglas, and returned home. In this term this Declarant was at some other stations South, but does not now remember them well enough to detail.

This Declarant served all of said tour as a private of Dr  Infantry and at the expiration thereof, received a discharge, but what became of said discharge, this declarant does not know.
That in said tour, this Declarant was in a legally organized corps and called into service by competent authority. This tour is proved by Adjut. Genl. Galt's Eng. Whose affidavit is hereto annexed.
2. The Declarant, the aforesaid John Shaphorn, further acts forth upon his said oath, that in the latter part of the winter of 1781'82, there was a draught for Militia men to serve the United States a term of three months daily, when this Declarant was drafted to serve said three months.
The object of the draught was, to raise troops to guard the Town of Hillsboro'.
The tour commenced, as well as this Declarant now remembers, on or about the 1 st day of February of said year, 1782. Richards was Captain Jack of the tour, (as well as this Declarant now remembers) and Captain Peill, had command of said Company latter part of the tour. Farris was Colonel and John Estes pay master for the troops during said tour; at the expiration of said three months tour, he was discharged in said town of Hillsboro' by Captain Peill. (he thinks) and returned home.
That he does not now know what has become of said discharge. That in said tour this Declarant was in a regularly organized corps, and called into service by the competent authority.
This tour, this Declarant proves by the affidavit James Riggs, whose affidavit is hereto annexed.

3 rd This Declarant further states upon his Bible oath, that, in the Spring of 1781, he Volunteered to do Service for the United States, a three months tour of duty, but was ordered to take charge of a wagon and team, for the army for  Quincy town, which he did, and in the capacity of teamster, served all of said three months tour, except about two weeks but cannot find any one now living that was in the Quincy town with him.
2 nd Mr. Aaron Shay Hunter knows that this Declarant was in the Service as teamster, but not having served with him. he understands Mr. Hunter's evidence will not be competent; he however subpoenas it - only
This Declarant therefore claims Service a pension for two tours of duty of three months each, as a private of Infantry in the United States Service during the said war of the Revolution. Along asking his claim to that in the Spring of 1781, as "teamster."
This Declarant would here state, that about Six years ago, he commenced searching for proof of his Revolutionary Services, but could meet with no one but that of Alexander Galties who was knowing to this Declarant's having served 3 months, under Captain Allen. not having  nor was he enabled to find any further testimony 'till the present Spring, when he obtained the evidence of James Riggs pensioner, of the aforesaid County. This Declarant at the time recently did not know the residence of said Riggs, or that he was living yet, or he would have applied for his evidence earlier.

That he was born in Orange County, aforesaid, on the 3 rd day of August 1754;
That he was living on New Hope in said County when called into the service
That he Volunteered & was drafted.
That he knew Col: McLean, Col: Lytle, Col: Farmer Genl. Butler, and others -
That he is known in his neighbourhood to Dr James Webb, Dr J S Smith and others.
This Declarant further states that from old age, and bodily infirmity is unable to attend Court to  and make this Declaration.
He hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to an annuity or pension, except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and Subscribed this day & year aforesaid. before me,
Sam l Strayhorn P.
John Strayhorn x
And I the said Justice do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant, John Strayhorn was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states;
I also further certify that from old age, and infirmity of body, the Declarant is unable to attend Court to make his Declaration. I further certify that the said John Strayhorn is a man of truth & veracity.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal, this the 25 th day of May, 1842
Sam l Strayhorn P.

State of North Carolina, } Orange County, }
On this the 24 th day of May 1862, personally ap- peared before the undersigned one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County James Riggs pensioner, resident of said County aged 82 years. Who being first duly qualified according to law deposes and saith, that, in the Spring of the year of 1782 there was a draught for three months militia men when this affiant substituted for said tour as in the room of Andrew Collins, who was draughted to serve said tour. Richards was Captain part of the town & Perile part of the town. This affiant served all of said tour - and remembers that John Strayhorn of New Hope Hope , in the aforesaid county , did as a private of Infantry serve all of said three months tour, in guarding the town of Hillsboro' in said County. - and further this deponent saith not.
Sworn and Rules out, the day } and date, first above written } before me W. H. B. BEE, J. P.
his James R. Riggs mark
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that the above deponent, James Riggs is a man of truth & Veracity.
W. H. B. BEE, J. P.

State of North Carolina Orange County
On this the 10 th day of May 1872, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, Alexander Galtis a resident of Orange aforesaid, in the 81 st year of his age who being first duly qualified according to law, maketh oath that, in the war of the Revolution he served the then State, a Military term of duty of three months duration, in Captain Abram Allen's Company, in the year of 1781. (at that in said term, this affiant remembers that John Shuford a resident of New Hope, in said County of Orange was a private of Infantry, in all of said three months term under Captain Abram Allen, aforesaid.)
And further, this deponent saith not.
Sworn and Subscribed the day and date just above written before me
A Galtis XX
C. W. Johnston + J. Pease
I do hereby certify that the above deponent is well known to me; is a person of good character & entitled to full & ample credit.
C. W. Johnston + J. Pease

(17) May 1 st 1842 - State of North Carolina Orange County Mr. Hunt said that he knew that old John Strayhorn. Sign. was in the Service with his wagon and horses for some length of time but not recollect but was gone a long time from the time that he started to the time he came back nothing more recalled swearing to be soon see — — one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Orange. I know his Hunt (Seal) mark J. S. Pratt J.P.

Certify that the foregoing affidavit Aaron Hunt is a man of trust in good standing. H. K. Matt J.P.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
September 11, 1845
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The child of John Strayhorn, decd., a Pensioner on the Roll of the Fayetteville, N.C. Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1842, has been paid at this Department, from the 1st of March 1843, to the 2nd June 1843.
Respectfully, yours,
James M. Madison
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

July 27, 1934
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John Strayhorn-S.7655 BA-J/AVF
The Quartermaster General Memorial Branch War Department Washington, D. O.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to John Strayhorn, a Revolutionary War soldier from Orange County, North Carolina. The original application for headstone was enclosed with your request, which application is returned herewith; there was no correspondence attached.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 7655, based upon the military service of John Strayhorn during the War of the Revolution.
John Strayhorn was born August 3, 1754 in Orange County, North Carolina; the names of his parents are not given.
While residing in New Hope, Orange County, North Carolina, he served in the North Carolina troops, as follows: in the spring of 1781, nearly three months as teamster, no officers given; from July, 1781, three months as private in Captain Abraham Allen's company, Colonel Farmer's regiment, and was in an engagement at Kirks Lane; from February, 1782, three months in Captains Richards' and Perill's company, Colonel Farmer's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 25, 1842, then a resident of New Hope, North Carolina. He died June 2, 1843, leaving children, whose names are not shown, nor is the name of his wife given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator
add new stone Cluett Sammie Stone in Orange Co. N.C. was also a soldier

June 3, 1907 History to Mrs. P.H. Hill V.P.M. 1934 July 27 - list to memorial Parade - ams
Reuben
7655
INVALID.
File No. 7655
John H. H. H. 1880 - 1911
Act: June 18, 1882
Index: - Vol. 186 , Page 259
[Arrangement of 1870.]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., _____, 190__
Rev War Madame
In reply to your request of May 17 1907 , received May 20 1907 for a statement of the military history of John Strayhorn 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.     Spring 1781 3 mos. Teamster Ky.   Sept 1781 3 mos. Pvt. Abraham Allen Farmer   July 1782 3 mos. Richard Resell Farmer  
Battles engaged in, Red Bank Residence of soldier at enlistment, New Hope Ky. Date of application for pension, May 22 1902. His claim was allowed Residence at date of application, New Hope Orange Co Ky. Age at date of application, Born Aug 3 1754, Orange Co Ky.
Remarks: Children living in 1843, names not stated. No further family data.
A careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show that a claim for pension was filed on account of the service of James Chapman, Va., who died in the Army, Rev. War.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. P. J. Bell Belmont College Ashe.
Commissioner.
of

WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON
JUL 19 1934 1933
Memorandum for
The Surgeon General, Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Commandant, United States Coast Guard, Treasury Department, The Commissioner of Pensions, Interior Building, General Accounting Office, F Street, between 4th & 5th, N. W.
1. The attached application has been submitted to this office for Government headstone to be erected at the grave of the decedent named thereon. In order that the proper inscription may be placed on the stone it would be appreciated if your office would verify the name and service on the application, checking and making such corrections in red ink as may be necessary to show the correct spelling of the name and complete designation of the organizations.
2. In addition, please advise State from which decedent
1 enc. 1 int.

Request for Rev Van ac- of John Strayhorn of Orange Co. N.C.
Rec. for - & application for headstone returned no corresp. enc -
Ans
July 27 '34

CLEMSON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
(STATE AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE)
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
CLEMSON COLLEGE, S.C. May 17, 1907
P. H. MELL, PH. D. President
Bureau of Pensions; Washington, D.C.
Sir;
Please examine your records for the Revolutionary services of the following men.
James Chapman who died of small pox at Gulpeper C.H.Va. while in the army. He was born in Westmoreland Co. Va.
Strayhorn John Strayhorn of Orange Co. North Carolina.
This information is desired for the benefit of their descendant. Mrs. Annie Strayhorn Redfern who wishes to join the D.A.R. Society. Your reply will be gratefully appreciated.
Very respectfully
Mrs. P. H. Mell Gen. Andrew Pickens Chapman, D. A. R.

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D James & Craig Haw River

Hillsboro May 30 th 1842
State of N.C. Orange County { ss
We the undersigned certify that we have known John Strayhorn of Newhope Orange County N.C. for many years and have no hesita- -tion in saying that he is a man of good moral character and integ- -rity and truth
James Webb
A. F. Long
Messrs Webb & Long are persons residing in my neighborhood, and of the highest character for truth & respectability.
W. A. Graham
Mr Clancy whose letter is herewith sent is Post Master at Hillsboro & a highly respectable citizen.
W. A. B.

35, 341
John Strayhorn North Carolina
Admitted
P. Inf. Com. - #20 - Capt. Allen Col, Harms-
Act of June 1832
Hon. W. A. Graham S. M. S.

John Shryhon
Return this to me

State of North Carolina Orange County      S. S.
On this the 27 th day of May 1836, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Alexander Gattis a resident Citizen of the aforesaid County now in the 74 th year of his age who being first duly qualified maketh oath that in the war of the Revolution he was acquainted with John Strayhorn Strayhorn of said County and Alexander Gattis saith that the said John Strayhorn served three months town in the Revolution under Capt. Abraham Allen with him the said Gattis
And the said affiant further saith upon his said oath that John Strayhorn aforesaid is a man of truth and veracity and has the reputation of having served in the war of the Revolution
A Gattis
Sworn and subscribed the day and date first above written before me
J. W. M c Guire J. P.
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that Alexander Gattis who has this day appeared before me and qualified to the foregoing Certificate is a man of truth & veracity
J. W. M c Guire J. P.

State of North Carolina Orange County
I do hereby certify that I have known John Strayhorn of New Hope for more than forty years. that he is an aged and respectable citizen and that the most implicit confidence may be placed in any statement of his. I have often heard it said that that he was a soldier of the revolution and have never heard it disputed; that he was so, I have no doubt.
Chas. Clancy
Hillsboro NC 13th June 1842.
Dr Craig
Dear Sir
I have not seen Dr Smith since the receipt of your letter on Saturday last. I believe he is from home. As soon as I see him I will remind him of Mr Strayhorn's case he recd your letter
Yours truly J. C.

35,341
Act. of June, 1832
Declaration
of John Shryhom of Orange County N.Y.
Return to be made to
Hon: W. A. Graham, (Senator)

State of North Carolina,
I John Taylor Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for Orange County, Certify that Samuel Strayhorn is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine.
I further Certify that King Barber whose name appears upon the fifth page of the foregoing proceedings,
And that Charles W Johnston whose name appears upon the sixth page of said proceedings and that Rinehart Pratt, whose name also appears upon the seventh page of said foregoing proceedings, are magistrates as above and that the respective signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.
I further Certify that the foregoing Declaration and accompanying proofs were this day examined by the Court. Whereupon it was ordered that the Clerk Certify to the War Department, that said papers were examined and approved by the Court.
In testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office and subscribed my name, on this the 28. day of May in the Year of 1842.
J. Taylor