Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 1878, for Bartholomew Stoval, Virginia

SERVICE.
NUMBER _____
Va.
Stoval, Bartholomew
1878.
Carded
CONTENTS

135, West Linnsville
Bartholomew Stoval deceased in the State of N. Carolina who was a private in the Company Captain Tolbert of the Rgt Col Halcomb in the Va line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of West Linnsville the rate of 30 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, commenced on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of May 1833 and settled at Guild Galtan Arrears to the 4th of March 60.00 Pensions allowance ending 4 Sept 15.00 $75.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 96
Order to pay Gletter to Gen W. B. Campbell 16 Jan 38 Letter to Pen Agt J. H. Kelley 1838.

State of Tennessee November  September Term 1832 of the County Court of said County.
Be it known that upon the fourteenth  fifteenth day of November  September 1832 appeared in open Court Thomas  Edward Cope  Judge of the Circuit Court of the  County of Bartholomew Stoval a citizen and resident of the County of Sumner aged thirty three the 23 d August last having a request of his age now in his possession (who being first duly sworn) he makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
He entreats to the Service of the United States under the following officers and served as here in stated - He was born in the County of Bedford Virginia and resided there when he entered the militia served by draft in the month of August or September 1777 for a term of three months I was attached to Captain John Talbot's Company an express arrived that the British were about to land at Little York and we were ordered immediately to march for the lower Country - we left Bedford marched to Williamsburg - one other Company marched with us from Bedford I think commanded by Captain Leftbridge - from Williamsburg we marched to Little York - we found the British fleet lying off at Little York commanded as I understood by Admiral Parker I think Colonel Walcutt commanded the forces at Little

York by being a regular officer commanding some regulars who were then when we arrived the British did not desire back I continued to do service here till my term of service expired & the British fleet having been off Ches discharged I think in the month of November 1777- I then returned to Bedford County- Some time in the month of January 1781 I was a gain drafted into the service in Pa. County under Captain Thomas M c Reynolds for a like term of three months. We marched from Bedford to Petersburg and stayed there for some time and then marched to Cabin Mount Low down in Virginia at this place I got crippled in one of my legs and my ankle was badly put out of place and was unable to walk for some time and at this place I gave James M c Reynolds permission to allow to take my place in the company When I got able to return did returned to Bedford County I was in the service about two months before I got injured I could not well to have served the three months tour but here are the facts of this service that the department may judge for themselves-
In the month of June 1781 I was again in Bedford County drafted into the service for a three months tour under Captain William Trigg or such as I recollect and think Captain Poinsett commanded a company from the same County we marched to Richmond.

Then marched on till we come to Morburg Hills near James Town we here found the American troops we were surrounded by Colonel Walcomb's Attack and was attacked by Lieut. Lawson's Brigade I frequently saw him and knew him like now know Lafayette who was our man here in chief and like now know the plans who commanded one Brigade like now know Rich or down who was in the plans Brigade and was killed at old Williamsburg - we lay here to watch the movements of the British - we then marched to the north towards Fredericksburg - our orders were countermanded that General Wallis had now marching towards Little York - and I having served out my full term of three months I was discharged. Since then any matter discharged me now always dis- charged by the Company - my service in the revolutionary war was nine months as here in State - I lived in Bedford from my birth till the year 1804 - when I moved to Amherst County here and have then until now.
We hereby relinquish all claim to a pension or annuity except the present and that he knows of no one living except Mr. Powney Cox who for the 2 towns I served with - who is a known I can prove to prove my service and I have no documentary testimony of my service and he declares that his name

is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Bartholomew Stoval
Sworn to in open court 15 Sept. 1832 Attest  W. H. Douglass Clerk
In answer to the 7 th question prescribed by the War department Bartholomew Stoval states that he is well known by M c Kinney, Breese Sanford, Vitis and Fleming & Thurman his neighbours who can testify as to my character for veracity and their belief of my service as a soldier of the Revolution. The reason why he has not obtained the affidavit of a clergyman is this - He lives three miles from court. He applied to Mr. Sandlin a minister in his neighbourhood who could make the necessary affidavits but could not get him to come to court in consequence of his keeping a school and he did not wish to give any offence to his employers by being absent.
Sworn to in open Court
Bartholomew Stoval
Nov. 14 th 1832
W. H. Douglass Clerk
M c Kinney & Breese being first duly known say to that he was born upon the 7 th day of Feby 1767 in Bedford County Virginia - and that he lived at his father's in said County during the service of Bartho- mew Stoval in the militia. I know that he P er Stoval and served two tours with my father in the revolution- ary war. I saw him go into the service and frequently heard my father who is deceased taking particular notice of his P er Stoval's service. I have no doubt he did service as he has stated in his application which I should have read. I would give Mr. Stoval full credit upon his oath - if he is respected and believed to be a soldier of the revolution in the neighborhood in which he resides.
Sworn to in open Court Nov 14 th 1832
W. H. Douglass Clerk M c Kinney & Breese

Mr Sanford Fitts and Fleming B Tharman residing in the County of Sumner do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Bartholomew Morel who has known and subscribed to the above declarations that we believe him to be seventy three years old that in the neighborhood in which he resides he is a soldier of the Revolution and believed to be a soldier of the Revolution that we concur in that opinion - Fitts is aged 39 years in May next - F.B. Tharman is aged 48 years last March.
Sworn to in open Court Nov 14th 1832 Sanford D Fitts his mark Gallberry Thurmond A.S. Douglass Clerk
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogations proposed by the Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the court further certify that it appears Sanford Fitts Gallberry Tharman and Fleming B Tharman who have signed the preceding Certificate are residents in the County of Rutherford that they are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit
State of Tennessee } I Alfred H Douglass Clerk of Sumner County } the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of said County } certify that the foregoing contained the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Bartholomew Morel for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 26th day of March A.D. 1833.
A.S. Douglass Clerk of the county court of Sumner County

24.409.
Bartholomew Stoval Sumner Co Tennessee
From 1777 print 19 months. $30
Job Guild Gallatin. Sumner Co Tennessee

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of  Bartholomew Stoval Sumner Co Tennessee
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1777 " 3 " Pvt Col. Halcom Cap. Tolbot. 73 years Bedford Witnesses " W. Brum   Jan 1781 " 3 " " Cap. Reynolds 60 Vx.   Jun Ditto " 3 " " Gen. Lanyon Col. Halcom Cap. Trigg.  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d), with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) 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 (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same), who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their 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 Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidences as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deponeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
Joseph Rowen

December 4, 1931
BA-J/MLB Am
Mr. Bates M. Stovall Peninsular Life Building Jacksonville, Florida
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of November 18, 1931, relative to Bartholomew Stovall , a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 1878 , based upon his military service in that war.
Bartholomew Stovall was born August 23, 1759, in Bedford County, Virginia.
While residing in said Bedford County, he enlisted in August or September, 1777, and served three months as a private in Captain John Talbot's Virginia company. He enlisted in January, 1781, and served three months as a private in Captain Thomas McReynolds' Virginia company. He enlisted in June, 1781, and served three months as a private in Captain William Trigg's company, Colonel Halcome's Virginia regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 14, 1832, while a resident of Sumner County, Tennessee.
There is no reference to wife or children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev War.
1878
✓ INVALID.
File No.
1878 Bartholomew Stoval Pris. Va. Line.
Act:
June 7. 1832.
Index:—Vol.
a
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356
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1925—Oct. 12—Hick & Hox—Term Councilley surj. 1926—July 17— " " Mrs. N. I. 25. Cleopatra aunt. 1931—Dec. 4— " " " Mr. Patcomb, Stoval—appd.

Union Bank of Tennessee Nashville 26 th Jany. 1838.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir
Your esteemed favor of the 16 th Inst. requesting me to pay the amount due to Benjamin Stovall on the production of the proper Voucher is duly to hand, and in reply have to inform you that there is no pensioner of that name on the rolls in the Office. The name of Bartholomew Stovall is on the rolls and perhaps you have mistaken the name. Respectfully Sir
Your Obedt. Servt. John M. Bapst. Pension Agent By S. Cantrill

House of Rep ts January 15. 1888
Sir,
I have sent you the copy of the Pension Certificate of Mr. Bartholomew Stovall, together with a power of attorney properly authorized to Mr. Samuel Bradley, to draw his pension, from the agent of the U. S. for paying pensions at Nashville Tenn. I have been informed that Mr. Stovall failed to draw his pension from the 4 th of Sept 1886 - & by the regulations, the pensioner is required to draw every 6 months. You will understand the object of this communication, when I state that Mr. Stovall wishes to be placed in a condition to draw his pension arrears which cannot now be done on account of the lapse of time, If the evidence enclosed is not satisfactory, please inform me, what will be necessary - With great Respect
Genl Edwards Egan Comm r of Pensions
M c Blanefield

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
Aug
October 12, 1925.
Honorable Tom Connally House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Connally:
In response to your letter of the ninth instant, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 1878, it appears that Bartholomew Stoval was born August 23, 1759 in Bedford County, Virginia.
While residing in said Bedford County, he enlisted in August or September 1777 and served three months as a private in Captain John Talbot's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in January 1781 and served three months as a private in Captain Thomas McReynold's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in June 1781 and served three months

as a private in Captain William Trigg's Company, Colonel Halcome's Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 14, 1832, while a resident of Sumner County, Tennessee.
There is no data on file as to his family.
The above noted Bartholomew Stoval (no Martholomew Stoval) is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

BATES MITCHELL STOVALL ATTORNEY AT LAW PENINSULAR LIFE BUILDING JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
November 13, 1931.
Chief Clerk, Bureau of Pensions, U. S. Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
only one Please give me the date of death of Bartholomew Stovall , a Revolutionary War Soldier. This man received a pension which commenced in March, 1831.
Do your records give the name of Bartholomew Stovall's wife? If so, I would greatly appreciate you informing me as to her name.
Very truly yours,
Bates M Stovall
BMS/jt

526 K. 16 th Street -
Phila. Penn.
April 21 st 1826 -
H. S. Commissioner of Pensions Washington - D. C.
I have been told that I might ascertain of Bartholomew Stowell (Stovall) or any one by the names of Gardner more and Milner served in the Continental Army - through this source. Bartholomew drew no pension in 1831 - I believe - served under Capt. John Talbot - also later under Capt. Williams. attached to Gen. Lamon's Brigade. I shall greatly appreciate any information you may be able to give

me -
Very truly yours
Maudie Gardner Lilliput.

TOM CONNALLY 11TH TEXAS DISTRICT
COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Congress of the United States House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
October 9, 1925.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
I would be glad to know if your records show the service of one Martholomew Stovall during the Revolutionary War, and if so, please let me have a copy of his service record.
Sincerely,
of Bonebrake  Tom Connally

To the Secretary of War.
Enclosed please find the papers of James Carr and B. B. the Com- mencement in support of their claim for a pension. As soon as they can be examined they would like to hear from you. If you do the results direct your Com- munications to me at Gallatin Tennessee.
I am Sir respectfully Yrs.
W. C. Smith
Gallatin Tenn.
26 th March 1835.