Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31373, for Ambrose Smith, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Smith, Ambrose
1
S. 31373
CONTENTS
h. Mar. 1, 1756 enlisted in King & Queen Co. Va. res. in 1833, Logan Co. Ky.

Ambrose Smith
of Logan Co. in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Scott of the Regiment commanded by General in the War time for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 50 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of Augt 1833 and Southwick William Russell
Arrears to the 4th of March 180.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept 40.00 $210.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. A. Boyd Clerk, Book E Vol. 7 Page 28

State of Kentucky Logan county — ss. 99.
On this 15 th day of July 1833 personally appeared before me Samuel Hutchinson acting justice of the peace in and for the county of Logan in the State of Kentucky Andrew Smith a resident citizen of the county of Logan and in the State of Kentucky at the dwelling house of said Andrew Smith in the said county of Logan and State of Kentucky. The said Andrew Smith being aged Seventy Seven years. The first day of March 1833 who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (He cannot recollect the year of his enlistment on the number of the Regiment) under Thomas Skill of the county and in the county of King and Queen in the State of Virginia for the term of one year and I went from there to Williamsburg and Staid there some months (the precise time not now recollected) And while there another recruiting officer came there by the name of John Scott under whom I enlisted for the term of three years. The said John Scott gave me a furlough about the 15 th of October until the first day of January thereafter (the year not recollected as aforesaid) when we were to meet again and we did meet again at King & Queen court house according to said furlough and orders. From thence we were marched to the North to Washington City and from thence we went to Brandy Wine and we were in the Battle of Brandy Wine commanded by Generals Washington and Wayne. The British kept the field killing a good many of our Soldiers & all of theirs

The British sending a flag to Washington to bury their dead of whom I was one that was sent up to do that that business. I further state that I was in the skirmish or Battle at Bunker Hill. The British being likely then to take Little York we marched to the state of Virginia near the said town the British then having possession of it. Shortly after that they left the town & were taken to Knowlings ferry we were then under the command of General Wayne. And from thence we went or marched to Cumberland old Courthouse we staid there from sometime in October until the 14 th day of February as well as I can recollect (I cannot remember the year. From thence we marched to the town of Savannah in the state of Georgia and from thence to South Carolina within about 12 miles of Charltown to a place called Ashby Hill we staid there till our times were out I enlisted the first time for one year under Thomas Skill I then enlisted for three years under John Scott and the third time I enlisted for the term of three years under the same man John Scott. I served out the full term term for which I enlisted as above stated (having had a furlough as above or before stated in the time) We then started home to Virginia by order of General Wayne & we were ordered to go to Cumberland old Courthouse where we were to get our discharges we done so and I got my discharge from General Charles Scott if my memory serves me right. I have lost or mislaid my discharge so that I cannot find it and know not where it is

I am old and my memory has in a great measure failed there were a great many Circumstances and things that transpired during my revolutionary Service which I have forgotten and have escaped my recollection in consequence of the great lapse of time since their occurrence The principal Officers I served under were General Anthony Wayne, Capt John Scott First Lieutenant Joseph Scott Second Lieutenant Elijah Parbo and Ensign Edmund Scott. I have before stated and again state that I cannot recollect the year I entered the Service of the United States or the year my Service ended, but I knew the full term for which I enlisted. Now Gentlemen I am old in my 78 th year. 77 the first day of last March & I am now applying the 2 nd time for my rights which if I had not unfortunately lost my discharge I should have had long ago. I may not have detailed the Services I rendered in the revolutionary war in their regular order in consequence of the failure of my memory. But I performed all the Services before stated. besides many others not now recollected. I take my age from the family records of my father
He hereby relinquishes any claims whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state or territory whatever. He knows of no one living by whom he can prove his services as aforesaid. Sworn to and Subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Ambrose Smith (Seal)

State of Kentucky Logan County, Set 3 I Samuel Hutchinson an acting justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that the within named Deborah Smith this day subscribed and swore to the within and foregoing declaration at his residence in Logan County Kentucky before me according to law. I further certify that said Smith from advanced age and great infirmity is entirely unable to leave home to attend court or for any other purpose. I further certify that I have been well acquainted with said Smith for a number of years and he has always supported the character of an honest industrious faithful man. I concur in that opinion. He is also generally reputed and believed in the neighbourhood to have been a revolutionary soldier & I concur in that opinion. Given under my hand and seal this 15 th day of July 1833. Samuel Hutchinson J.P.L. 2 
Female Testimony Eleanor Mastin formerly of Virginia Spotsylvania County aged 72 years I do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Ambrose Smith for a number of years forty or fifty at least and I remember the time that S d Smith being in the army and starting but not the date of month nor year my Father took us and the rest of the family to the road to see the army as they passed by but they were not permitted to leave the ranks even to bid us farewell I also recollect when he returned for he came from King and Queen after his return to Spotsylvania to my Father's house Eleanor Mastin mark.

Rev Rev Rev
Act: June 1 st 1882.
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 381
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No of Apts
Dec 19. 1857
Sir
I beg to refer to you the enclosed let- ter, for answer to the inquiries it con- tains - which please communicate to me & return the letter enclosed
I have the honor to be yr oblt servt W. L. Underwood
Hon Geo C Whiting

200-200-200 (100) 100-100-100

Chablis Smith - Ky - Dr. W. H. ... Mr. Brown ...

Wadsworth me
Adams S. C. Boyle
to Whiting know of Purvis Washington D.C.

Ambrose Smith
July 27 1833
Pension. Logan Office
Ambrose Smith
Ken
from 1876 print
2 yrs Hon $80. Lewis Gap
Subj of war
on Roll Washington of Va.
Marmaduke B. Morton
Russellville
Ken

Superville May 12. 1833
Sir,
Mr. Ambrose Smith of this county is about to apply for a pension. He is aged & very infirm, so much so that he is not able to attend a court. I hope he will be able to make out a case that will justify you in placing him on the roll, his circumstances are very reduced. I have known him for many years, and have great confidence in his statement; and have frequently heard that he was in the revolutionary war
very respectfully
Yr. obed Servt
John Breathitt

Rupellville Ky July 18/
FREE
The Honorable Lewis C. D. ap. Secretary of War.
Washington City D.C.
Ambrose Smith Pension Papers.
Lee Francis late Schenck

State of Kentucky Logan County Set 3 I Samuel H. Clevenger Clerk of the aforesaid Logan County Court do hereby certify that Samuel Hutchinson Esq. whose name is signed to the foregoing certificates and affidavits now is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said county of Logan and State of Kentucky duly commissioned and qualified according to Law and that due faith & credit is and ought to be given to all his acts as such and that he is a member of the said Logan County
In testimony of which I have set my name and affixed the seal of said county Court this 18 th day of July 1833 and in the 42 nd year of the commonwealth.
Sam H Clevenger

I do certify that I have been well acquainted with Ambrose Smith about 20 years and believe him to be a good citizen strictly honest and a man of truth James P. Grinter
I do certify that I have been well acquainted with Ambrose Smith about 20 years and believe him to be a good citizen strictly honest and and a man of truth Robert Grinter
I do certify that I have been well acquainted with Ambrose Smith about 20 years and believe him to be a good citizen strictly honest and a man of truth Wm Young
State of Kentucky Logan county ss I Samuel Hutchinson an acting justice of the peace in and for the county & state aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing certificates of Elandon Martin James P. Grinter Robert Grinter & William Young were this day sworn to by them respectively before me in said county of Logan and State of Kentucky I further certify that they are all credible & respectable persons and neighbours of the said Ambrose Smith. Given under my hand & Seal this 15 th day of July 1833
Samuel Hutchinson (J.P.L.)

Russellville 18 th July 1833
Dir
Enclosed you have the papers of old Mr. Andrew Smith who is applying for a pension; I am in hopes his name will be found on the roll; No doubt are entertained by all who know him of his having performed many services as a revolutionary soldier; he has lost his discharges as his declaration shews. You will please give his claim as early a hearing as practicable. You have a letter from Gov. Pruitt accompanying this application. You will please let me hear from you so soon as the matter is acted on. If any thing in addition to what is forwarded should be required let me be informed; and if you please be specific in your directions that I may be enabled to execute accordingly.
Yours. Respectfully
Marmaduke C. Morton