Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7,626, for Thomas Stout, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Stout Thomas
S. 7626
CONTENTS

Virginia 23. 143
Thomas Stout - of Harrison in the State of La who was a Mr. Ely - in the - Army commanded by Captain Lawton of the - - - commanded by - - - in the Va line for 2 years -
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 5 10 — Dollars — — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Feb 33 Clarkesburg - Va and such Mrs. Stout
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1889 200 Semi-ant. allowance ending June 34 40
2 H + -
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Root Clerk, Book E Vol. 6/2 Page 32

Thomas Hoult
Copy of Prussian Declaration
Fee $3.29

State of Virginia County of Harrison
On this 5 th day of October 1833 personally Appeared before me the subscriber One of the Commonwealth's Justices of the Peace in and for the said County of Harrison and State of Virginia, Thomas Stout a resident of Simpson's Creek Settlement in the said County of Harrison and State of Virginia Seven Miles distant from the Court House of said County; Aged 82 years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following Declaration in Order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated. — That in the month of April 1776 Affiant Volunteered as a private, under Capt. Lowther, then in Augus- ta County Virginia, now in Harrison County Virginia, for a term of 6. Six months to service from Nutters Fort on Elk Creek in said now Harrison County Virginia on the Waters of New Mile Creek a branch of the Monongahela River, on Middle Island Creek, on Briga- ton Creek and on head waters of Monongahela River, was, accord- ingly stationed at said Nutters Fort and entered upon his drilling duties, a vigilant examination was constantly kept up, during that summer, of the Mountain paths of the Indians leading to Cook's Fort, on New Mile Creek to Nutters Fort on Elk, and to West's Fort on Backers Creek all (now) in Harrison and Lewis Counties Virginia. — Occasionally as the times of that day was from the then inhabited Country by the Whities interchanging examina- tions by and with those at other Posts, who were also engaged in drilling excursions through the same range of Country. — The Indians occasionally approached the Settlements and done some mischief, but not within the reach of Affiant, and he consequently was in no personal conflict during that service in the year 1776 for which he volunteered, and was discharged by his Capt. Lowther in November of that year — Then in the month of April 1777 Affiant again Volunteered as a

6. private C. Spier, six months, under Capt. Robison, who that year took Command of and stationed his Company of Indian Spies at Powers Fort on Simpson's Creek, now in Harrison County Virginia, then in Augusta County Virginia, and that Capt. Robison, and Officer Laid the first Log to the erection of that Fort, the nature of the service of that year was as narrated in the preceding year. Spies through the same Section of Country. On the same watch and giving the alarm on approach of the Indian Savage to the neighboring Forts, enabled the women and children to flee from the danger of their exposure in the cornfields where they would be at labor, from the sneaking Savage who would be in ambush seeking an opportunity to commit their horrible work either of killing and scalping or making prisoners of them, that term of servitude passed off as before without any personal conflict with the enemy, and the danger ceasing from the approach of Winter Capt. Robison's Company of Spies were disbanded and discharged in November of that year. Then in February of 1778. Capt. Robison raised a Company of Indian Spies, and stationed them again at Powers Fort, on Simpson's Creek, now Harrison County Virginia then in Augusta County Virginia. Officer volunteered again for a servitude of six months 11. as a private under Capt. Robison this early going into Fort in that year was in consequence of the death of "Cornstalk" an Indian Chief of celebrity who was at Point Pleasant, a Station on the Ohio River at the junction of S a River and the Great Kanawha, which happened in the Fall of 1777. This Chief was with the Whites at that Station under the pact of friendship, looked to the Whites for pro- tection; but was dispatched by some furious partisans of the Whites in great agitation: - The supposition was the Indians would avenge themselves upon the more thinly inhabited settle- ments for the outrage, as they supposed so it would be called, and hence the early preparation, and fortifying by Capt. Robison - in March of that year a Company of Indians came to Harber's Block House, on Leaf Mile Creek a branch of the Monongahela River, now in Harrison County Virginia then in Augusta

County Virginia, some children in the yard, first discovered some people approaching whom they called "Red Men" they alarmed the people within, a man by the name of Murphy, stepped to the door, was shot, fell back in the house, the doors were closed, then Indians thrust the door open and entered; Herbert was killed and the conflict, closed, by the loss of Eight killed and made prisoners. of the alarm was quickly given to Capt. Robison at Lowers Fort. Affiant was one who hastened to their relief, when they reached from Lowers Fort, from whence they started to Harbers Rock house a distance of about 8 miles such was the narrative of the distressed surviving people, and during the conflict, an Indian of hideous appearance entered the house, he had on his head the front of an unknown Buffalo skin for a cap, with the horns yet hanging to it, and Affiant thinks the years, he was seized by the horns, by a female in the house in a scuffle his cap flew off, and was left, — they retreated to their homes some of them wounded, and one left, dead on the ground. — Then in June of that year they again came into Booke's Creek now in St. County of Harrison Virginia and killed Capt. Booke Affiant, was engaged spying on St. Waters, as before enumerated to-day, of Lew Mile Creek, Middle Island Creek and head waters of Monongahela river West fork, &c., until October in that year, had no personal conflict, and was discharged by his Capt. Robison, having served the period for which he volun- teered. — Then in April 1779. Affiant again volunteered under Capt. Robison as an Indian Spy, and promised to serve a period of six months in the County of Augusta Virginia now Harrison Virginia, was again stationed at Lowers Fort on Simpson's Creek, Affiant took charge of and was placed upon the same water courses and country as before enumerated, namely Lew Mile Creek, Benjamin Creek, Middle Island Creek, West fork &c., although the Indians frequently that season made attempts to commit their depredations upon the Whites, they were surprised,

6. and retreated, without, any damage of material notice being sustained, by the Whites, that season passed Affiant continued until his term of servitude had expired, for which he volunteered, and was discharged in November 1779 by his Capt Robison. — Then in April in the Spring of 1780 Affiant again volunteered, as a private and as an Indian Spie under Capt. Robison in Augusta County Virginia, now in Harrison County Virginia for a term of six months, was again stationed, at 9 Lovers Fort on Simpson's Creek now in Harrison County Virginia again was ordered upon the same waters and country before enumerated, to Spies namely, Bingham Creek, New Mile Creek & — That year was by West's Fort (on head waters of Monongahalia) was at Nutters Fort on Elk Creek. — Soon Capt. Debrother there, the Indians again made attempts upon the Inhabitants, was intercepted by the spies, and put to flight, nothing of special occurrence happening that year Affiant, suffices it to say that he served his term out, vigilantly, for which he volunteered, and was discharged, by his Capt. Robison. Then in April 1781 Capt. Robison again rec d Ord er to fill or secure the station at Lovers Fort and to procure spies during the summer of that year, Affiant again volunteered, as a private and Indian b. Spie for a term of six months, was placed upon, and again took charge of the same sections of Country as before enumerated, on New Mile Creek, Bingham Creek, Middle Island Creek West fork & all now in the Counties of Harrison, Lewis then in Augusta County Virginia, his servitude was a continuous one as an Indian Spie, during that summer and for the term for which he volunteered, but no occurrence happening under his particular notice he suffices it to say, he was discharged by his Captain Robison, having served 6 months for he was discharged in November of that year — Then again in April 1782 Affiant volunteered as an Indian Spie and private to serve a period of six months was again placed, at Pown

6 Fort on Simpsons Creek under Capt Robison in Augusta County Virginia (now Harrison County Virginia), that he again entered upon his spying excursions over the same waters and land, as before enumerated, namely, Ringamer Creek & his servitude, was a continuous one until November 1782 at which period he was discharged by his Capt. Robison, after then was engaged from that period until the cessation of hostilities in the 1775 with the Indians under different Captains which service he does not enumerate, because it is not material; that he knew between the years of 1776 and 1782, the following named Officers - Capt. Loofler of Miller Fort; Capt. Springer of Pickett's Fort, Capt. Stuffle Carpenter of West's Fort and his own Capt. Robison, and that he recollects Capt. Boothe that the Indians killed on Boothe's Creek, and that he recollects seeing Isaac Bracy under Capt. Springer at Pickett's Fort, and David W. Stubble, John Centright, Alexander West, and Joseph Parsons under Capt. Boothe the year he was killed. - That he has no documentary evidence, and that he knows of no persons whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his services, he hereby relinquishes a very claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State. Given to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Thomas Stout
Then the said Justice of the Peace proceeded to propound to Affiant the seven several Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department which was answered as follows, viz As to the first Affiant saith that he was born Lindsey State Monument County in the year 1757. Second - Affiant saith he has not. Third - Affiant saith he was living in Augusta County Virginia now Harrison County Virginia has been since then, and now lives in said Harrison County Virginia

Fourth - Affiant saith he allways volunteered, in each and every service.
Fifth - Affiant saith he knew Capt s Lowther, Springer, Carpenter, and Robison, he did not serve in any Reg t and nature of his services were as narrated in his Declaration.
Sixth - Affiant saith he rec d a Discharge from Capt s Lowther and also regular discharges from Capt s Robison in each service, but has lost or mislaid them as he did not know they ever would be of any service to him.
Seventh - Affiant saith that he is known to Lovel Corbin and W m Wilkinson who can testify as to my character for veracity and their belief of my services as a Soldier of the Revolution.
Thomas Stout
We Lovel Corbin and William Wilkinson residing in Harrison County and State of Virginia hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Thomas Stout, who has subscribed, and sworn to the above Declaration, that we believe him to be 82 years of age that he is respected, and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Lovel Corbin
William Wilkinson
And the said Justices of the Peace doth hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states; and the said Justices further certifies that it appears to him that Lovel Corbin and William Wilkinson who have signed the preceding are residents of Harrison County and State of Virginia and are credible persons.

Box 226 Clarkburg,
Harrison Co., West Va.
April 13, 1914
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I write to inquire whether there is in your Office any record of a pension having been granted to Thomas Stout of Harrison County, West Virginia, (formerly Monongalia Co., Virginia). I think he served as an Indian Spy in the Revolutionary War. A grandson remembered that he received a pension, but thinks it may have been for services

rendered in the War of 1812. Thomas Stout was born in 1742, died in 1837.
Any information you can give will be much appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Bertha Stout Maxwell, (Mrs. Porter Maxwell.)

Rev Sec
Sterling Colo. Nov. 4, 1898.
To the Pension Office, Washington, D.C.
Sir, -
I am willing to pay a reasonable fee for the following information.
The ancestors or family of Thomas Stout, Harrison Co. Va. and his Revolutionary war record. He was born 1747. and died Oct. 27, 1837.

applied for a pension, I think, in the year 1835.
An early reply would be greatly appreciated and remittance will be forwarded immediately on receipt of bill.
Respectfully,
Emma Burke Cowklin
232 Chestnut St.

1914 Apr. 18 Hist. to Mrs. Porter Marshall, V.L. M. 1918 Dec. 4 Hist. to Emma B. Conklin.
Rev War
7626
INVALID.
File No. 7626
Thomas Stout
Sp. Nov. 18
Act: June 18 82
Index:—Vol. 15 , Page 359
[Arrangement of 1870.]

The undersigned was of Counsel for Thomas Stone in a suit prosecuted against him by the United States to recover money drawn from the Treasury as a pensioner under the act of the 7 th June 1832 in which a verdict for the Defendant was returned at the last Term of the U.S. Court for the Western district of Virginia at Clarkesburg. Having under stood that Mr. Stone intends to make application to be replaced on the Pension roll, and being requested to state the facts proven at the trial, state that according to our recollection of the testimony on the trial, many of the services set out in the Declaration of the said Stone on which the Pension Certificate was granted were proven to have been performed, and none of the services set out in said Declaration was proven not to have been performed by the said Stone.
2 d Jany 1836.
Yours ever.
John H. Allen G. D. Anderson

The undersigned Clerk of the United States court for the Western District of Virginia who was present at the trial mentioned in the above certificate and paid attention to the same entirely concurs with the facts as then stated
Rich. W. Moore

United States w 300. Indef. Pho. Scout

United States Court, for the Western District, of Virginia held at Clarkesburg on Thursday the 12 th day of December 1835
United States vs Thomas Scott, Defendants In Cause
This day came as well the District att o as the Defendant, by his Attorney, and thereupon came a Jury viz t James Long, Alexander Kolman, Luther Wayman, James Gilvouth, Elias Rank, Jas Evans, Thomas Williams, Henry McFall, George Pritchard, Simon Roxborough, Struan Raper and Albin M c Bastable all good and lawful men of the Western Judicial District, of Virginia, who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined, upon their Oaths do say "We the Jury find for the Defendants Wherefore it is considered by the Court, that the said Defendants go thence without day"
Copy Correct
Richd. W. Moore Clk
W. C. M c King

Department of War
Personnel
May 9. 1866
Sir:
In reply to your inquiry relative to the claim of The School of Science bearing. I have to know to that, that his name was dropped from the pension roll on 10 March 1835, as it proved that his alleged services were not military, consequently he was not entitled under the act of June 7 1832. The following extract from Mr. Hook's statement to Mr. Congleton will show the propriety of the quasi decision.
"During the War of the revolution, early in that year, was "appointed by Capt. Southwick as a spy for a two months, was all "the time spying in Hampshire Co. & the  five  shillings a day "ad value, found: don't know by whom the money was "paid. After the performance of the foregoing tour, Capt. "Harris was appointed main spy by Southwick - the men "at the fort including himself went out with Harris by turns; he "that was frequently out with Harris - was a Paver, fort all "through the war. The district extended some 7 or 8 "miles around the fort, - the people of the district and all "the fort worked in clearing ground & raising corn, and "watched and guarded alternately - whilst some would "be working, others would be watching, and he himself

done as others did, watched and ranked by others."
You all know from the saying which, that the prison has described by Mr. Hart, upon nearly the to that of domestic place among the latter, having no connection with all the military operations of the States.
Yours sincerely
Rev. J. G. Johnson May 9, 36 G
Accord 131 page 439
A - Johnson A - Ray

Hon J. H. Johnson
26 Dec 1834
98
Record V 36 Page 408

Department of War Pennsylv a Dec 26/1862
Dear Sir,
In reply to the letter of the 24 th of Nov r . of Mr. Saunders relation to the claim of Thomas Stout, I have the honor to state, that the alleged money are not such as entitle him to a pension under the law. And although the Government failed to receive back from him the money recently obtained upon a certificate of his property issued, I don't see fit that his payment shall be returned. The Court had no cognizance of the question whether Mr. Stout was or was not entitled to a pension, nor had it any power to do any thing in that behalf. It was upon the simple question whether he having received from the Department, a certain amt. of money, should be compelled to refund it, or not. I enclose a copy of my letter to you on the 19 th of May last on this subject. Yours sincerely G. H. Thomas H. R.

23048
Thurs. Street. Pan Harrison City.
Indian
or

Thomas Stout -
On the 18 th of July 1834. Mr. Stout gave the following statement of his age & connection with it - he is in his 53 rd year of age, born in New Jersey - removed to Frederick County Md. in his 18 th year of age, and in his 21 st year of age settled in Harrison County Ohio, where he now resides -
During the war of the rebellion east side in what year was appointed by Capt. William Patton, as a spy for the North, he was all the time spying in Harrison County, & received from Phillips' adays about them by whom the money was paid - after the performance of the spying term. Charles Patton was was appointed main spy, by Patton. - The men at the Fort including himself, went out with Harris by turns . he Stout was frequently out with Harris . - he Stout was at Peters Fort all through the revolutionary war, - the settlement extended from seven or eight miles around the Fort - the people of the settlement and the Fort, worked in close ing guard raising corn, - and watched and guarded all night - whilst some would be working, others would be watching and guarding, and took himself and as others did, worked and watched by turns - Patton was the principal man in the settlement all through the war, - the system of working and watching and guarding continued through the spring summer fall months. - in the winter the settlers were not disturbed by the Indians - he can't pretend to say how many days, weeks, months, or years, he was in active service, it was done by piece meals, he had to take his turn - he knew F. Patton & James H. Patton . Came from Paris to Harrison and engaged to get his Pension - he gave them the same statement he now gives -
In testimony that this statement is true. I hereto subscribe my name
Weston John Colvin Nathan Goff
Thomas Stout.
A Copy W. Gary Clerk Nov. 21. 1834

Q. 10 Feb 10
James M. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
Appalachian Journal or Dr. Bell
Thurber about N. 10

6 Clarkesburg Va 29 Jany 1826.
Sir
I am requested by Thomas Stone of this County who was placed on the Pension roll under the act of 7 June 1832 and who has since been stricken from the roll and paid for the money received, to apply to the Commissioner of Pensions to again be placed upon the roll. It will be perceived there by the enclosed Copy of the record of the trial of the case agi him that the U.S. failed to show that he was not entitled to his pension, and having been placed upon the pension roll in pursuance of the rules and regulations of the Department, and the attempt to show that he was not entitled to the pension having failed, it would seem that there existed no good reason why the decision of the Department in his favor should be superseded. The original Declaration upon which the pension was granted having been filed in the papers of the case agi Mr. Stone a copy is enclosed, together with a Certificate showing the facts proved on the trial. It is hoped that Mr. Stone's case will receive a favorable consideration, and that the old man

will again receive the small annuity alluded to before. I should be happy to receive an early answer on the subject.
Very Respectfully
Your Ob t Serv t
G. D. Cummins

State of Virginia } County Harrison.
On this 5 th day of October 1883 personally appeared before me the Subscribed one of the Commonwealth's Justices of the peace in and for the said County of Harrison and State of Vir- ginia, Thomas Stone a resident of Simpson's Creek Settlement in the said County of Harrison and State of Virginia Sworn Mine distant from the Court House of said County as a 82 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed March 3 rd 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and service as herein stated. That in the month of April 1776 affidavit volunteered as a private in Captain Smith's Troop in Augusta County Virginia, now in War- ren County Virginia for a term of six months to stay from Nuttall's Fort on Elk Creek in said (now Harrison County Virginia) on the waters of Ten Mile Creek (a branch of the Monongahela River) on Middle Island Creek, on Bingham Creek and on head waters of Monongahela River. Was accordingly stationed at Nuttall's Fort and entered upon his duty as a vigilant examination was constantly kept up during that Summer of the war partly of the Indians leading to Coons Fort on Ten Mile Creek to Nuttall's Fort on Elk, and to West's Fort on Hackers Creek all now in Harrison & Lewis Counties Virginia. Occasionally as the times at that day was from the their inhabited country by the whites interchanging examination by and with those at other Forts who were also engaged in spring ex-

country through the same range of country the Indians occasionally approached the settle- ment done some mischief but not within the reach of Affiant, and he consequently was in no personal conflict, during that servitude in the year 1776 for which he volunteered, and was discharged by his Capt. Smith in Nov of that year. Then in the Month of April 1777 Affiant again volunteered as a private to Spys. Six Months under Capt. Robison, who that year took command of and stationed his company of Indian Spies at Powers Fort on Simpson Creek now in Harri- son County Virginia, Then in Augusta County Virginia, and that Capt. Robison and Affiant lay the first log to the erection of that Fort. The nature of services of that year, were as narrated in the preceding year. Spying through the same section of Country, on the same waters and giving the alarm on the approach of the Indian Savages to the Neighbouring Forts, enabled the women and children to flee from the danger of their exposure in the cornfields where they would be at labour. From the lurking Savages who would be in ambush seeking an opportunity to commit their horrible work either of killing and scalping or making prisoners of them. That term of service passed off as before without any personal conflict with the enemy, and the dangers ceasing from the approach of Winter, Capt. Robison company of Spies was disbanded and discharged in Nov of that year. Then in February of 1778 Capt. Robison raised a company of Indian Spies, and stationed them again at Powers Fort on Simpson Creek, now Harrison County Virginia then Augusta County Virginia. Affiant volunteered again for a servitude of Six Months as a private under Capt. Robison

This early going into Fort in that year was in consequence of the death of "Cornstalk" an Indian Chief of celebrity who was at Point Pleasant a Station on the Ohio River at the junction of Scioto River and the great Kanawha, which happened in the fall of 1777. This chief was with the whites at that Station under the garb of Friendship looked to the whites for protection but was despatched by some furious Warriors of the whites in great agitation. The supposition was the Indians would avenge themselves upon the more thinly inhabited settlements for the outrage (as they supposed so it would be called) and hence the early preparation and fortifying of Capt Robinson in March of that year a company of Indians came to Harberts Block House, on New Mile Creek, a branch of Monongahela River near in Harrison County then in Augusta County Virginia, some children in the yard first discovered some people approaching whom they called Redmen. They alarmed the people within a man by the name of Murphy stepped to the door was shot, fell back in the House, the doors were closed. The Indians thrust the door open some entered Herbert was killed and the conflict closed by the loss of eight killed and made prisoners of the Alarm was quickly given to Capt Robinson at Point Fort. A party was one who hastened to their relief, when they reached from Point Fort from whence they started to Harberts Block House a distance of about 8 miles. Such was the narrative of the distressed surviving people and during the conflict an Indian of a daring appearance entered the House, he had on his head the front of an unshorn Buffalo skin for a cap with the horns yet trailing to it and afraid to touch the ears he was seized by the horns by a Red

male in the House in a Scuffle his Cap flew off and was lost; they retreated to their Tens, some of them wounded one left dead on the ground. Then in June of that year they again came into Berth's Creek now in said County of Harrison Virginia and killed one  one  Liberty Capt Berth officer was engaged spying on S d Waters (as before enumerated) on Ten Mile Creek, Middle Island Creek and head waters of Monongahalia River (West fork) until October in that year, had no personal conflict and was discharged by his Capt Robinson having served the period for which he volunteered. Then in April 1779. officer again volun- teered under Capt Robinson as an Indian Spy and private to some period of six months in the County of Augusta Virginia now Harrison Virginia was again stationed at Potts Fort on Simpsens Creek officer took charge of and was placed upon the same water courses and country as before enume- rated namely Ten Mile Creek, Simpson's Creek Middle Island Creek, West fork &c although the Indians frequently that season made attempts to commit their depredations upon the whites they were surprised and retreated without hav- ing any damage of material note being sustained by the whites. That season's service officer continued until his term of servitude expired had elapsed for which he volunteered and was discharged in Nov r 1779. by his Capt Robinson. Then in April in the Spring of 1780. Officer again volunteered as a private as an Indian Spy under Capt Robinson in Augusta County Virginia now Harrison County Virginia, for a term of six months, was again stationed at Potts Fort on Simpsens Creek, now in Harrison County Virginia, again was ordered upon the same waters and country before enumerated to spy, namely

Benjamin Creek, Ten Mile Creek &c. That year was by West's Fort (on head waters of Monongahela) was at Miller's Fort, on Elk Creek, when Capt. South or there, the Indians again made attempts upon the White Inhabitants, was intercepted by the Spies and put to flight. Nothing of special occur- rence happening that year affiant suffices it to say that he served his term out, vigilantly for which he volunteered and was discharged by his Capt. Robison. Then in April 1781. Capt. Robison received orders to fill or secure the Station at Pover's Fort and to procure Spies during the Summer of that year. Affiant again volunteered as a private and Indian Spy for a term of six months. Was placed upon and again took charge of the same Section of Country as before enumerated on Ten Mile Creek Benjamin Creek, Middle Island Creek West fork &c all now in the County of Harrison & then there in Augusta County Virginia. His Service was a continued one as an Indian Spy during that Summer and for the term for which he volun- teered, but no occurrence happening under his particular notice he suffices it to say he was discharged by his Capt. Robison having served six months for he was discharged in Nov. of that year. Then again in April 1782. Affiant volunteered as an Indian Spy and private to serve six months was again placed at Pover's Fort on Sim's Creek under Capt. Robison in Augusta County Virginia now Harrison County Virginia, that he again entered upon his spying excursion over the same waters and grounds as before enumerat- ed namely Benjamin Creek &c his Service was a continuous one until Nov. 1782. at which period he was discharged by his Capt. Robison Affiant there was engaged from that period

until the cessation of hostilities in the year 1795 with the Indians under different Captains which Service he does not enumerate because it is not material. That he knew between the years 1776 and 1782. The following named Officers. Capt Southwick of Rutter's Fort, Capt Springer of Poeholt Fort, Capt Stoffle Captain of West Fort, and his own Capt Robinson, and that he recollects Capt Boeth, that the Indians killed on Boeth Creek, and that he recollects seeing Isaac Bash under Capt Springer at Poeholt Fort and David to Stutts, John Buttrick, Alexander West & Joseph Parsons under Capt Boeth the year he was killed. That he has no documentary evidence, and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his Services hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present annuity which that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Thomas Stone
Then the said Justice of the peace proceeded to pronounce to affirm the seven several Inter- rogatories prescribed by the War Department which were answered as follows: First.
As to the first official Smith. That he was born in the State of New Jersey County in the year 1781 Second. Affiant Smith he hath not.
Third. Affiant Smith he was living in Augusta County Virginia now Harrison County Va has lived there since and now lives in said Harrison County Virginia
Fourth. Affiant Smith he always volunteered in each

and my Servitude.
Fifth. Affiant saith he knew Capt South Capt Springer, Carpenter, and Robison he did not serve in any Regiment, and nature of his services were as narrated in his declaration.
Sixth. Affiant saith he received a discharge from Capt South, and also regular discharges from Capt Robison in each Servitude, but has lost or mislaid them as he did not know they were useful any service to him.
Seventh. Affiant saith that he is known to Lord Corbin, and William Wilkinson who can testify as to my character for veracity and their belief of my services as a Soldier of the Revolution.
Thomas Stone
We Lord Corbin and William Wilkinson residing in Harrison County and State of Virginia hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Thomas Stone who has sworn and subscribed to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 82 years of age that he is respected and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and we concur in the opinion Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid
Lord Corbin
William Wilkinson
before the said Justice of the peace doth hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrog- atories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a

Soldier of the Revolution and served as the States, and the said Justice further certifies that it appears to him that Lord Berkeley and William Williams who have signed the preceding are residents of Harrison County and State of Virginia and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit: and the said Justice further certifies, that there is no clergyman residing in the neighbourhood of the above named applicant. And the said Justice further certifies that the above named appli- cant from bodily infirmity, is unable to attend the Court, of the said County of Harrison from which he lives seven miles and the Justice of the Peace further certifies that the foregoing contains the original proceed- ings before him in the matter of the applica- tion of Thomas Stone for a pension. In testi- mony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 5 th day of October 1833
Jos. J. Wintle J.P. Seal
State of Virginia } County of Harrison } ss.
I David Davison Clerk of the County Court of the County of Harrison do certify that Joseph J. Wintle is a Magis- trate as aforesaid above, and that the forego- ing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office the 11 th day of October 1833
Teste D. Davison C.H.C.