Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 40316, for Thomas Randolph, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
va.
Randolph, Thomas S. 40316
CONTENTS

Application sent November 20 th 1821. to H. Barber, York, Pennsylvania
3,953
Pennsylvania.
Thomas Randolph, Capt Forey private Virginia line
the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
scribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania, at the rate of - 8 - Dollars per month, to commence on 7 th of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th of Oct. 1818. and sent to Samuel Bacon Esq York Pa.
Years to 4th of Sept. 1818. amt. 28/30 39.46 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Mar. 1819. 48.00
3 years
$87.46
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
1/8 of Continues York Pa.

Thomas Randolph
B955
Oct 18
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[Faint, mirrored handwriting from the reverse side of the page]

Pennsylvania
York County ss
On this first day of Augt 1820, personally appeared, in open court, Thomas Randolph — aged 73 years, resident in said county, who being first duly sworn , according to law, doth, on his solemn oath — declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: Viz. In the seventh Regt Virginia line, by Col. M c Clallen in the company commanded by Capt. Posey from the year 1775 untill 1778, that the date of his original application for a pension is the 17 th day of April 1818 — and the number of his pension certificate is 3953
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the act of congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. Viz. Our table value $0.50 — 2 chairs $0.12 1/2
and a few articles of kitchen furniture, value about $1.50. My occupation is that of a shoe maker, I cannot perform any labour at it now, on account of blindness. I have no children living with me — I have (that I know of) no friends who are in a situation to afford me any relief or assistance
sworn to, and declared, on the first day of Augt 1820 before Geo. Baugh.  Thomas Randolph mark
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
York County, ss.
I, William Barber clerk of the court of common pleas, for said county, (being a court of record) do hereby certify, that the foregoing affidavit , and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is two dollars and 12 1/2 cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, at York, on the first day of August 1820
William Barber Clerk of the court of common pleas of York county.

State of Pennsylvania York County ss.
Thomas Randolph of York in said County the Petitioner within named appeared before me one of the Judges of the Courts of Common Pleas in and for the County of York aforesaid at my Cham- bers on the Day and Year first herein mentioned and being duly Sworn did depose and say that the facts stated and contained in the within Petition are true; and did also produce the Enclosed discharge; and it furthermore being a universally acknowledged fact that said Thomas Randolph was a Revolutionary Soldier and it being personally known to me that he is, "from his Reduced Circumstances, in need of assistance from his country for support;" Whereupon it is adjudged by me that the facts stated in said petition are satisfactory evidence of the services performed by said Thomas Randolph as therein stated and I do hereby certify the same to the Secretary of the Department of War —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal at York in said County this 13 th Day of April Anno Domini 1818.
Geo. Barnitz

Pennsylvania York County ss
Personally appeared before me one of the Judges of the Court of common pleas in & for said County Thomas Randolph & on his solemn oath taken according to law saith that he is of Stanton in Potomac County in the state of Virginia on the 14th January 1775 under Capt. Thomas Parry of the 7th Regt of the Virginia Line & served three years in the revolutionary war & was honably discharged as per his dis- charge herewith exhibited: that he is more than 71 years of age & is from his reduced circumstances in need of the assistance of his county for his support he being now at the poor house of sd County of York maintained at the public expense: that he is a citizen of Pennsylvania sworn & subscribed to his this seventh day of Thomas Randolph April in before } mark
me Geo. Barnitz

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
m E B
May 24, 1923
Mrs. Frank Johnson 5429 So. Sheridan Tacoma, Washington
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 40316, it appears that Thomas Randolph enlisted in Botetourt County, Virginia, in January 1776, served as a private in Captain Thomas Posey's Company, Colonel McClanahan's Seventh Virginia Regiment and was discharged February 25, 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818 while a resident of York County, Pennsylvania, aged over 71 seventy years.
In 1820 he stated that he "had no children living with him."
The history herewith furnished you is that of the only Thomas Randolph who, in any manner, answers the description given by you.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

40316
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 40316
Thomas Randolph De: Rev. Wm
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 310
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1926 - July 12 - Hist. to Mrs. C.E. Shirk - MMH
1928 - May 24. Hist to Mrs. Frank Johnson - M.E.E.
1931 May 5. Hist. to Mrs. Lewis Boyer - M.E.S.

Harrisburg Penna. March 8. '26.
Pension Bureau:
Will you please send me the Rev. Service record of any Thomas Fitz Randolph or Thomas Randolph of New Jersey

Virginia and Pennsylvania. There is a Thomas F Randolph listed in Essex Co. N.J. and a Thomas Randolph who gave service in Va. later coming to Penna. Mrs C. E. Shirk 809 N. 17 th St Harrisburg Penna.

Commissioner of Pensions - Washington Will you please give me all the data his family, pension etc of Thomas Randolph who served in Revolutionary War as a private in Capt Thomas Posey's Company 7th Va Regiment. Commanded by Colonel Alexander McCluskey. He first appears on a Company muster roll from Dec 28 - 1776 to Mar 21 - 1777 and last appears on Company pay roll - June 1777. - Can you

give me his wife and relatives - also his birth -
Sincerely Mrs. W. G. Boyer Carmi Ill
Also where he registered from

Tacoma, Wash., 8-16-1927
To the Hon. Com. of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir - Will you please furnish me with the Rev Pension record of Thomas Randolph who served as private in Comp. raised in Fayette Co Penna. where he died. Was his pension 1825-?
Had wife Abigail - & son Stephen Randolph b. 1775 - married Pamela Nutt
As this will enable me to become a D.A.R. I shall be very grateful to you
I am Respectfully
Mrs Frank Johnson 5429 So. Sheridan Tacoma Wash

Harrisburg Pa May 10 1926
Mr Winfield Scott Commissioner.
Dear Sir: Will you please send the record of Thomas Randolph S 40316 who enlisted in Virginia and was furloughed from York County Penna. Thanking you I am. Yours Truly
(Mrs C.E.) Claire R. Skirk 809 N. 17 th St Harrisburg Penna.

Thank Randolph Delayed until the Original Bills be Returned from
Admitted Virginia
Produce a discharge from Gen Woodward which I believe to be her signature
I have an Forwarded
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Thomas, New Bedford

The Bearer Thomas Randolph of the 1 st Virginia Re- giment, having serv'd the Term of his Enlistment, is here- by discharged. Given under my Hand at Camp Waller's
Feb. 25 th 1863
Wm Woodford Brig Genl

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
April 23, 1926
Mrs. C. E. Shirk 809 North 17th St., Harrisburg, PENNA.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau it appears that one Thomas Randolph, S. 40318, enlisted in Botetourt County, Virginia and was pensioned from York County, Pennsylvania, and that one Thomas F. Randolph, R. 8589, enlisted in Monmouth County, New Jersey and applied for pension in Birdsall, Allegany County, New York.
Please designate the one whose history you desire and the same will be furnished you.
Please return all of this correspondence with your reply.
Respectfully,
Winfield Scott
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

May 5, 1931
Mrs. W. G. Boyer 811 South 3rd Street Carbondale, Illinois
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 40316, that Thomas Randolph enlisted in Botetourt County, Virginia in January, 1776, and served as a private in Captain Thomas Posey's company in Colonel Mc Clamahan's 7 th Virginia Regiment, and was discharged February 25, 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, at which time he was a resident of York County, Pennsylvania, and was over seventy-one years of age. The date of his birth is not given.
In 1820 he stated that he "had no children living with him". No further reference was made to his family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

MMN 5
July 12, 1926
Mrs. C. E. Shirk 809 North 17th St., Harrisburg, PENNA.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 40326 it appears that Thomas Randolph enlisted in Staunton, Botetourt County, Virginia in January 1776, served as a private in Captain Thomas Posey's Company, Colonel McClanachan's Seventh Virginia Regiment and was discharged February 25, 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, while a resident of York County, Pennsylvania aged over seventy years.
In 1820 he stated that he "had no children living with him."
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner
This service etc by Miss Wilson - has not begun in Jan - 1775 - & place Regiment - not organized until Jan & Feb - 1776