Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 46,228, for Will Lytle, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
NC.
Lytle Will Little William
S. 46,228
{ D.L. No. 1312-300 - Capt. Issued June 10, 1792, to William Little Newpapers.
CONTENTS

June 26 - Hisst to H.C. Evans H.R. 25
Sept. 18-1900. H.R. to D.R. Eastman, Nashville Tenn.
ctf No. 597
16228
1893 To No
Henry (1891)
Name: William Lytle Rank: Capt. Comp'y: _____ Reg't: 5th N.C. Line.
} Agency.
RATE PER MONTH, AND DATE OF COMMENCEMENT.
10. } _____ Comm'g 11. } _____ Comm'g 12. } _____ Comm'g
DATE OF CERTIFICATE, AND TO WHOM SENT
1st Issue. } _____ Sent to 2d Issue. } _____ Sent to 3d Issue. } _____ Sent to
Allowed Oct 1828
At 14th July, 1862. Bk. G., Vol., _____, Page _____ Registering Clerk: _____
Disability. }
1931- mch. 14 - Hisst to messrs. G.G. & G. me man away cons. 1931- apr. 11 - Mrs. John W. Sessions sent 1935- Jan. 24 - Hisst to Susan W. Jack - see her letter in W.W. West S. 14527 aut 3.

The Declaration of William Lytle a Captain in the Army of the Revolution.
For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of an act entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers & soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" approved on the 18 th of May 1828. I, William Lytle, of the neighborhood of Mutfrossboro in the County of Rutherford in the State of Tennessee (now on a visit at Nashville in the County of Davidson & State aforesaid) do hereby declare that I was an officer of the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution and served as such from the month of April 1776 until the end of the war at which period (the end of the war) I was a Captain in the first Regiment of the North Carolina line.
I also declare that I afterwards received a certificate (commonly called a commutation certificate) for a sum equal to the amount of five years full pay which sum was offered by a resolve of Congress of the 22 d March 1783, instead of the half pay for life to which I was entitled under the resolve of Congress of the 21 21 st of October 1780. Witness my hand this 16 th day of July 1828.
Will Lytle
Before me a Justice of the Peace in the County of Davidson in the State of Tennessee, personally appeared this day John Anthony Boyd

District Judge of the United States for the District of West Tennessee and William Lytle Esquire a Justice of the Peace for Davidson County aforesaid (and nephew of Captain Wm Lytle) both of the County of Davidson aforesaid, who did severally make oath, that William Lytle by whom the for- going declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed & believed to have been an officer in the army of the Revolution in the manner as therein stated. They both further make oath that they knew him personally during the war of the revolution and have known him ever since and they affirm to his identity.
Witness my hands this 16 th day of July 1828.
Stephen Cantrall Justice of the Peace for Davidson County
I Nathan Ewing Clerk of the County Court for the County of Davidson in the State of Tennessee do hereby certify that Stephen Cantrall Esq r before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn to, was at the time a Justice of the Peace for the County & State aforesaid and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hands and affixed the seal of said Court the 17 th July 1828.
Nathan Ewing

Heath Rich d Root
Sir:
Nashville, July 17 th 1828.
At the request of my father in law Captain Wm Lytle, who is too old and infirm to write himself, I enclose you his declaration as an officer of the Army of the Revolution.
In preparing the declaration I have endeavored to pursue the forms published at your department, and beg leave to add that if his proof is not considered sufficient, he can make it complete by the evidence of Col Wm Poock of North Carolina and Capt Wm Hadley, both of whom served with him thro' the war.
He requests me to add in an especial manner, that he sets a high value on his commission (which is also inclosed) and begs that you will retain it until Congress meets next winter when it can be placed in the hands of our Repre- sentative Col Bell.
Please address him at "Murfreesboro Tennessee"
I have the honor to be
Your ob t Serv t
Ephraim P. Foster

January 24, 1935
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Will Lytle-S.46228 William West-S.14827 BA-J/AWF
Susan W. Jack Altoona, Box 103 Pennsylvania
Iowa
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of twenty soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such information, it has not been possible to comply with each request in full, which requires such an amount of time and research.
The records of Captain Will (William) Lytle of North Carolina, and William West of North Carolina and Simpson County, Kentucky, are furnished you herein as found in the claims for pension, based upon their service in the War of the Revolution.
Will (William) Lytle-S.46228
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not shown in the claim, nor are the names of his parents given.
He served as an officer from in April, 1776, until the close of the war, at which time he was captain of the North Carolina Line.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 16, 1828, at which time he was residing
Letter in William's West S.14827

near Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee.
Will (William) Lytle died September 7, 1839, place not shown.
Ephraim W. or H. Foster stated in 1828 that he was the son-in-law of the soldier. The name of soldier's wife is not given and there are no further data in regard to children.
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William West-S.14827
The date and place of birth nor names of parents of William West are not given in the claim.
William West, while residing in Chatham County, North Carolina, volunteered in April, 1781, served three months as private under Captains William Douglas, William Gibson, Abram Allen and William Jones in Colonel John Litterall's North Carolina regiment, and was in a skirmish near Lindley's Mill. He enlisted, date not given, served more than three months in Captain Tavender Nash's(?) company in Colonel John Mebane's North Carolina regiment, and was out in pursuit of Tories, until after Cornwallis was taken.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 16, 1832, at which time he was living in Robertson County, Tennessee.
He was living in 1841 in Simpson County, Kentucky, where he had moved in October, 1839.
There are no data in this claim concerning the family of William West.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

No. of Original list  REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.  556
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Aug. 23. 1828
William Lytle. of the vicinity of Murfreesboro in the County of Rutherford , in the State of Tennessee , has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he was as an officer on the Continental line, and served as such to the end of the war,
at which period he was a Captain in the Griff regiment of the North Carolina line; and that he received commutation certificates for the five years full pay granted by the resolve of 22 March, 1783; and, further, that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing  dollars, paid to him by the agent  in the State of
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far these several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary, A. Adkins.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
28. August 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that final settlement certificates have been issued for the commutation of five years full pay to William Lytle - Captain in the North Carolina line, amounting to Twenty four Hundred dollars.
It further appears that William Lytle is now on the pension list of the  any  the agency, and has been since the 3 d  March 1826 at the rate of  per month
Richd Hagner Audr.
Not Recd Alt # 597- Allowed Act 1828

April 11, 1931
Mrs. John W. Sessums 641 North Halifax Daytona Beach, Florida
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information relative to a William Little of North Carolina.
You are furnished herewith the history of the only William Lytle of North Carolina:
It appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 46228, that Will or William Lytle served as an officer from April, 1776, until the close of the war, at which time he was captain of the North Carolina Line.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 16, 1828, at which time he was residing near Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee.
He died September 7, 1829. A 13 The date and place of his birth are not stated.
In 1828, Ephraim W. or H. Foster stated that he was the soldier's son-in-law.
The name of soldier's wife is not on record and there are no further data as to children.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

March 14, 1931
Miss Maggie Mc Manaway Route 1 Stewartsville, Virginia
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 46228, that Will or William Lytle served as an officer from April, 1776 until the close of the war, at which time he was captain of the North Carolina Line.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 16, 1828, at which time he was residing near Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee.
He died September 7, 1829. A. B. The date and place of his birth are not stated.
In 1828 Ephraim W. or H. Foster stated that he was the soldier's son-in-law.
The name of soldier's wife is not on record and there are no further data as to children.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON
RECORDS DIVISION
IN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE
R-LA
March 9, 1931.
Veterans Administration, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sirs:
Attention: Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
Attached hereto is letter from Miss Maggie McManaway, Stewartsville, Virginia, dated February 20, 1931, relative to William Little, which is referred for your consideration and reply direct to the writer thereof.
For the Comptroller General of the United States.
Respectfully,
W. M. Richardson Chief, Records Division.

Comptroller General General accounting Washington. D. C.
18758
RECEIVED
GAO
FEB 24 31
My Dear Friends:-
I am writing to ask a large favor of you and if you can oblige me it will be most gratifying to me, and I will greatly appreciate your kindness.
I am trying to find more data on one William Hill , a soldier in the Revolutionary Army. One of his descendants wishes to join the "Daughters of the Revolution" and I am unable to find all the necessary data you have covers.
PETITION MAR 10 1931 OFFICE

2 Kindly helped me from your office on another point and I trust you can help me with this.
I learn from the War Department, The Adjutant Generals Office, that one William Zille served in the Revolutionary War in Taylors Company, 8th North Carolina Regiment. He was commissioned Lieutenant April 18, 1778 and Captain January 28, 1779.
Can you please tell me when the time of his service terminated (over)

8
Inquiry concerning William Gillee continued.
When he was awarded for his services.
How he was awarded for his services.
Did he get out the Company of which he was Captain.
Place of his birth.
Date of his birth.
Place of his death.
Date of his death.
Place of his marriage. Date of his marriage.
To whom married.
Please give me all family data if any occurs. Cover.

As much or as little information as you will furnish me will will be much appreciated.
You cannot know how much it means to me to find all the data I can on this soldier Williamville , if you haven't any of the information requested can you please suggest to me where I will likely find some of the information wanted. Every one is so kind to help me along in my genealogical work and all the kindnesses are as blooming lillies to me, and it is not of any

Mer d of mine, that I am Successful in the only work that I can do to help along with the living expenses but because the promise is fulfilled to me-
"The hand of God is upon all of them for good that seek him." He is my refuge and stronghold and His mercy has compassed me about all the days of my life. I am and have been bedfast for the last thirty nine years. I love to look into the past, and trace the men and women of the days when the colony was in its beginnings, they were wonderful people who formed the "New World" - COVER,

All honor to them, and may we their descendants go forward with hands ready to do the work that comes to us and with praise in our hearts to the One who came to lighten the world Jesus Christ our savior.
I trust that all is well with you and yours.
I close with best wishes and many thanks for your kindness.
Your friend. Maggie McManaway.
(Feb. 20, 1931)
Miss Maggie McManaway. R. 1 Stewartsville Virginia.

Rev. and 1812. Wars Section. MLB
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
April 2, 1931
Mrs. John W. Sessums 641 N. Halifax Daytona Beach, Florida
Dear Madam:
I advise you that the data furnished by you are not sufficient to enable this bureau to make intelligent reply to the queries contained in your letter.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below, as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this bureau.
Revolutionary Wars Section
First name of widow ..... Full name of soldier William Little Residence of soldier at enlistment NORTH CAROLINA Residence of soldier after service ..... Name of state from which he enlisted ..... Approximate date of birth 1753 Approximate date of death 1829
Kindly return attached letter with your reply.
Respectfully, E. W. Morgan E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

641 N. Halifax Daytona Beach, Fla., Feb. 28th, 1931.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Did William Letter of Pitt County, North Carolina draw a pension as a soldier of the Revolutionary War? Are any members of his family men- tioned in data?
Thanking you for a reply, I am
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. John W. Sessums.
641 N. Halifax Daytona Beach, Florida.

641 N. Halifax Drive Daytona Beach, Fla. April Second.
To the commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My Dear Sir: If it is not asking something unreasonable, will you please send me the data in your office, relating to William Little from North Carolina and his services in the Revolutionary War?
Thanking you for this courtesy,
I am most sincerely,
Yours sincerely, Mrs. J. W. Sessions.
May 9-31 (answered) SSS
April 11-31

House of Representatives U.S.
Washington.
Nattnawoga Tenn Aug 26 th 1892
Genl G. B. Rains. Com d Pensions. Washington. D.C. My Dear Sir.
Please inform me if the records of the Old War & Navy show a Wm Little was an officer in the Revolutionary War probably from Virginia or North Carolina.
A eminent lady here. remembers hearing her Great Grand father spoken of as an officer in that war. If you find such an officer do me the favor to advise me what Regt or organization he belonged to - and anything the records may develop of his services
Very respectfully
H. Clay Eaves

TENNESSEE SOCIETY
PRESIDENT, E. E. HOSS.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, G. P. THRUSTON
VICE PRESIDENT, J. M. SAFFORD.
SECRETARY AND TREASURER, L. R. EASTMAN.
REGISTRAR, GOODLOE LINDSEY.
HISTORIAN, FLOURNOY RIVERS.
CHAPLAIN, REV. D. C. KELLY, D.D.
Sons of the American Revolution.
Nashville, July 21 1900.
Hon. H. C. Evans, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I will take it as a favor for such information as you may be able to give me regarding the services of Capt. William Lytle, in the War of the Revolution, who entered the service from Virginia or North Carolina.
Very respectfully,
L. R. Eastman State Secretary.