Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2,004, for Robert Mc Farland, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
McFarland Robert
S.2.004
CONTENTS
carded.

1527 East Tennessee
See letter to Hon. W. B. Carlin H.R. 9
Robert McFarland etc
Dec. 1857
of Jefferson Co in the State of Tenn who was a Lieut Col in the company commanded by Captain Russell of the Arty commanded by Col Hill in the W. Va line for 6 mos Lieut 2 " Coy 16 " Provost
Virginia Line Records corrected Nov 14th Inscribed on the Roll of Col Timpson at the rate of 153 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of April 1833 and sent to Hon. J. Anderson / Comptroller General
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $306.66 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept 76.66
$383.32
{ Revolutionary War } { Act June 7, 1832 }
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 52
Rate of death and on A B

Deeb
Mc Farland Fermville
$153.
7527
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Low. Pennons
Washington
D.C.
H. H. Carter RR

Rep Hall. 5th Dec r 1837.
Sir:
I take the liberty of sending You a letter to me, from Col. Robert McFarland, in relation to a remnant of Pension due his father at the time of his decease. You may rely on every assertion made by Col. McFarland on the subject - he is a gentleman of fine character. I hope it may be in Your power to direct the money to be paid to the Executor.
I am very respectfully
Your Ob t Serv t
W. B. Carter

State of Tennessee Jefferson County August 25th 1832
On this twenty fifth day of August personally appeared before me Alexander McDonald one of the justices of the peace for the County of Jefferson and State of Tennessee, Colonel Robert M c Harland Senior, a resident of said County and State, aged seventy three, 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 June 7th 1832.
That the Deponent Colonel Robert M c Harland Senior was born on the fifteenth day of March, seventeen hundred and fifty nine in Orange County, North Carolina. At eight years of age he removed with his Father to Bedford County, State of Virginia. Four years thereafter he removed to Bontelont. Remained ten years in Bontelont, when he married and moved with his wife to Washington where he remained till the close of the war of the Revolution. He then moved into what was then called Greene County — Now Jefferson County State of Tennessee, and has lived in Jefferson ever since. This Deponent served about four months under Captain William Russell, afterwards General Russell. Two of the Lieutenants of Captain Russell's company came to his Father's house near Reed Creek, where Mythe Court House now stands, and this deponent agreed with them to join the company in November 1776. William

Bowen was another Lieutenant and James Raper the Ensign of this Company. This Company was raised to guard the Frontier Garrisons. Captain Russell marched with his Company from Reed Creek to Ramsay's Fort, five miles above Long Island. Remained in the Fort until the latter part of February, 1777 when discharged. The Company got no written discharge, but received certificates of Service, upon which they got their pay, which was forty Shillings per month. In the following March, 1777 Captain John Montgomery came to Deponent's Father's house, and got Deponent to join his Company. Michael Dougherty Lieutenant John Simpson Ensign. Marched from Reed Creek to Blackamoor's Station on Clinch River - raised to Houston's Station on Moccasin Creek - Bledsoe's Station and Shelby's Station - returned to Long Island in the first of October; there joined General William Christian's army consisting of upwards of two thousand men. Captain Montgo- -mery's Company was annexed to Major Evan Shelby's Battalion. Colonel Hill and Major Winton of North Carolina were on this expedition. This De- ponent served throughout this expedition against the Cherokee Indians. Marched through Greene County, East Tennessee, by the Bend of Clinch River - along the Indian War-Path to the Tennessee River, crossed said River at the Town of To-mat- -law - thence to Island-Town below the mouth of Tellico - four miles - which town we burnt - thence through Toco, Chota, and Citico, (beloved towns of the Indians and our Commanding Genl. Christian would not permit the men to burn them) to Tuskega, where a young white man had been burned by the Indians; We burnt Tuskega - The Indians fled before our Army and deserted their towns - so that we had no figh-

ting on this expedition. Returned in the Month of December under our respective Captains to our homes - Our Company got no written discharge Our Captain returned a pay Roll, and the men must have received their pay upon that evidence. This Deponent was but eighteen years and nine months old at this time, and his father may have received his pay, though this Deponent does not know - He did not receive it himself but thinks his father did, though even then it had begun to be worth much less than the first year of the war. In the following September 1778 volunteered under Captain James Mingo - Company at Wythe Court House; Mr. Dole Lieutenant - Robert Davis Ensign - Marched to the head of Clinch, Maxwells fort - was attached as one of a guard for Major Robertson to Spots Valley on Blue Stone Creek - again as a spy down the Long fork of Sandy River on to the level country, to ascertain whether the Indians were disturbing or about to dis- turb the border settlements - Returned to Max wells fort the first of December after having ascertained that the Indians were quiet on Sandy and beyond that river. From Maxwells fort Captain Montgomery's Company returned home in the month of December 1778. Received no written discharge. In 1779 removed with his wife to Washington County, Virginia. Shortly after was appointed an Ensign in Captain John Campbells Company - received no Commission but was appointed by Colonel Arthur Campbell the Command of our Regiment. Arthur Bowen lieutenant. In 1779 this Deponent volunteered and marched in the expedition under Col. Arthur Campbell against Col. Roberts of North Caro- lina, who had come over into Virginia to plunder the Whigs and recruit Tories. This deponent acted as the Ensign under Captain

William Edmonson, Robin Edmonson and David Beattie Lieutenants, Col Camp bell and Col Crocket and Major Edmonson - with 500 men started on this expedition - Rendezvous at the head of Crippled Creek - thence through the Creek Settlement, up to Baker's Settlement - Then learned that Robuts had neoped the mountain and been defeated at Ram - Sower's Mill. The Main body of the men turned back. Captain Edmonson and his company of which this Deponent was Ensign, were ordered to the three forks of New - River into Perkins' Settlement - cut - to quell the Tories in that Section - took two Tories, gave them up to Colonel Cleveland and returned in the latter part of July after an absence of two months. This Deponent was prevented from marching with his Company to the Battle of King's Mountain by receiving orders from Col Arthur Camp - bell to return and collect a force to March against the Tories at New River. He was with his Company at the Rendezvous, James Thompson's to Ebbing Spring - thence the troops marched against King's Mountain - Then this Deponent received orders to return and at the same time was promoted to a Lieutenancy. This Deponent returned, collected some men, was joined by Lieutenant Davis at the Blue Springs, and marched to Elk Creek. At Clem Lea's took sixteen of the Tories, and sent them to the lead mines, there to be guarded and kept from mischief - pursued the Tories into the edge of North Carolina, returned home in ten or twelve days. In two or three days started again with 30 men passed over the mountain, higher up - found found seventy the Tories that had been destroying and carrying off the property of our Citizens - and

2 Returned in three weeks the same day the men returned from King's Mountain. On Saturday after our return, the first or second Saturday in December 1780. Mustered at Captain Bowen's house and there received orders that every man who had not been wounded at the battle of King's Mountain should be ready on Monday to start on an Indian expedition under Colonel Thomas Campbell. Captain Bowen (who had now become Captain of the Company in place of Captain Campbell resigned) remained at home, and this Detachment with part of Bowen's Company, joined Captain Crabtree of Washington, who had not a full Com- pany - George Finley Ensign. The Rendevous was at Boney Cutts 3 miles west of Rogersville - 300 men rendezvous at Boney Cutts - Col A Campbell of Washington - Commanded - Col Clark of Sullivan Commanded the Regiment from that Section. Marched from Boney Cutts by the bend of Clinch River - thence down to Tennessee River - Crossed said River at the Virginia ford; to Chota - burned it - to Chilhowah burned part of it - But Captain Clark retreating through a panic (hearing that some Indians were on the heights above the town) left Crabtree with only 30 men. The Indians retreated after loosing their men - and Crabtree returned to the Main body at Chota - Returned to Chilhowah the next day - burned it - back to Chota - where

to little Tilloco - burnt it - Post Captain Elliot at Tilloco - Captain Elliot was in front crossing Tilloco River as he rose the opposite bank, one of the Indians who lay concealed shot Captain Elliot, who fell from his horse - The Indian seized Elliot's carbine immediately - snapped at the next man who ascended the Bank The Indian fell dead before he could snap a second time. After a little firing the Indians retreated - burnt Tilloco. The troops now divided - part went to Old By wappee - The balance to Big Tilloco - From Old By we open went to Chustwah, burnt it - Marched back back to Tilloco - After Return to Tilloco made preparations for home - We killed forty or fifty Indians in this expedition and lost but one man Capt - Elliot - a brave and gallant officer Returned to our homes about the first of March. This Department served four months under Captain Wm Russell from the first of November 1776 to the latter part of Febr - uary 1777 nine months under Capt John Montgomery from March 1777 to Decem - ber 1777; three months under Captain James Montgomery from September 1778 to December 1778; This Department served as an ensign in expeditions against the Indians two months in 1779 - as a Lieute - nant he was in constant service from just before the battle of King's Mountain until the first of March following about

Six months. This Deponent, after passing the meridian of his life in prosperity & enjoying the confidence of his fellow Citizens in various public trusts and honourable employments - has been reduced by misfortunes to a want of many of those comforts, with which he had looked forward the industry and exertion, of earlier years would have crowned the even- ing of his days. The last act of Congress for the relief of the Soldiers and Officers of the Revolution he hopes will be found to reach his case, and he places the facts of his service before the Honorable Secretary at War in the confident hope that they will be com- prehended within the meaning and intention of that act. The Deponent has no documentary evidence in regard to his service, nor does he know of any person living, from whom he could procure the testimony as to his service. He was very young, when he entered the service, and there were none younger than himself in his company - He believes that there are very few survivors of the services in which he was engaged. This Deponent hereby relinquishes every 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.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me Alexander D. Smith Justice of Peace

We Solomon Wyatt a Clergyman residing in the County of Jefferson and William Cox residing in the same County, hereby Certify, that we are well acquainted with Colonel Robert M c Farland Senior, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy three years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier officer of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Solomon Wyatt Clergyman William Cox senior
And the said Justice of the peace hereby declares 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 + officer and served as he states, and I further certify that it appears to me that Solomon Wyatt who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, Resident in the County of Jefferson and that William Cox who has also signed the same is a resident in the County

of Jefferson and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit. I further certify that the Applicant - Colonel Robert M c Farland Senior is very infirm from old age and is consequently unable to attend The Court.
W m McDonnell Clerk Justice of the Peace
Jefferson Co. Aug 25. 1832 To all whom it may concern, Be it known that I Robert M c Farland Senior do hereby constitute and appoint Pierce B. Snow Esq my attorney and agent to receive my pension for services I have applied through him to the War Department. Witness my hand and seal this 25 th August 1832.
Robert M c Farland
Sest
Solomon Wyatt
William Cox Senior
W m McDonnell

State of Tennessee Jefferson County
The Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, setting and holden for the County of Jefferson, at the Court House in Dandridge on the Second Monday of September (being the tenth) 1832, hereby declares their opinion, that the above named Applicant, Col Robert M c Farland of Jefferson County, was a Revolutionary Soldier and Officer and served as he states, and they further certify that it appears to them, that Solomon Wyatt who has signed the one of the preceding certificates, is a clergyman, resident in the County of Jefferson and that William Cox who has also signed the same is a resident in the County of Jefferson and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Richard Bradshaw
Ja s A. Thornton
Thos. Inwood
Justices of the Pleas now in session
I Joseph Hamilton Clerk of the Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions for the County of Jefferson do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Robert McFarland for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 10 th day of September A.D. 1832.
Joseph Hamilton Clerk
State of Tennessee
I Robert McFarland Junior, Presiding Justice of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County of Jefferson do hereby certify that Joseph Hamilton Esq. whose signature and seal of office appears to the foregoing certificate is the clerk of our said court duly elected and qualified and was at the time of making the same and then full faith & credit is given & due to all his official acts as such given under my hand & seal the 19 th of September 1832
Robert McFarland, Esq. Presiding Justice of Jefferson County

June 2, 1938
Robert McFarland S. 2004 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. J. H. Richardson 408 East 2nd Samki Street Morristown, Tennessee
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Robert McFarland, born in 1759, died in 1834 in Jefferson County, Tennessee.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 2004, based on the service of Robert McFarland in the War of the Revolution.
Robert McFarland was born March 15, 1759 in Orange County, North Carolina. The names of his parents were not given. When he was about eight years of age, he moved with his father to Bedford County, Virginia, there about four years, and moved to Botetourt County, Virginia.
While residing in Botetourt County, Robert McFarland enlisted sometime in November, 1776, served four months as private in Captain William Russell's company, guarding the frontier garrisons. He enlisted sometime in March, 1777, served nine months in Captain John Montgomery's company, out in pursuit of Cherokee Indians, and in the fall of 1778, three months in Captain James Montgomery's company.
Robert McFarland moved to Washington County, Virginia, and in 1779, served two months as ensign

John Campbell's and William Edmonson's companies, in Colonel Arthur Campbell's Virginia regiment, in pursuit of Tories. He served from a few days before the battle of King's Mountain, six months as lieutenant in Captain Crabtree's company in Colonel Arthur Campbell's regiment, was in several skirmishes with the Indians, and burned some of their towns.
Robert McFarland moved from Washington County, Virginia, to Jefferson County, Tennessee. He was allowed pension on his application executed August 25, 1832, then a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee, and was referred to as Colonel Robert McFarland, Senior.
Robert McFarland married in Washington County, Virginia, before moving to said Washington County; exact date of marriage and name of wife not stated.
Robert McFarland, Junior, in 1832 was presiding Justice of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Reference was made, December 5, 1837 to the death of Colonel Robert McFarland, Senior, and to his son, Colonel Robert McFarland.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of this pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the exact date of death of Robert McFarland, Senior, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
Robert McFarland, Senior, certificate #7527 Issued April 24, 1833, rate $153.33 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832 East Tennessee Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1894 Dec. 18 Risk to
J. M. Williams Wash., D.C.
1916, Feb. 15, History to Mrs. John E. Helms. L.W.
1921, Sept. 7 hist. to Miss A. A. M.
Farland - Ex
1929. Oct 18 - Hist to Miss
Laura Brice aeg.
1931 - Mch. 17 - Hist to Miss
Laura Brice aeg.
1931 - Apr. 21 - Hist to Mrs. Ralph
H. Duggins aeg.
1938 June 2 hist to Mrs. J. H. Richardson
1939 - Apr. 28 - " " " Emma D. Martin
Rev War
2004
INVALID.
File No. 2004
Robert M c Farland SI Lieut. Col. Line
Act: June 7, 1832
Index: - Vol. a , Page 242
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Virginia Line. Records corrected Nov. 14 '03

Hon. John Sherman 1 st Contract Nov. 7. 1865
Pension Application
Dist. 6 mo Temp. 2 mo Total 16 mo
$153.33 in ann
Honorable Lewis Cass Secretary of War Washington City District of Columbia
out. Feb. 1862

Johnson's Creek Gap $153:33 per ann Secretary of War Washington City Dist. of Columbia
Lieut. 6 mos Ensign 2 mos. Private 16 mos -
Johnson's Creek Gap
Hon. Joseph Auderson 1st Comptroller Treasury Dept.

Chucky Bend Post Office Jefferson County East Tennessee Sep. 19. 1832.
To the Hon Secretary at War Sir
I have the honor to enclose and submit for your consideration and decision the application of Colonel Robert M c Farland Senior of Jefferson County for a pension under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. After taking his deposition before Alexander M c Donald Esq - a justice of the peace of this County - Col M c Farland being unable to attend the Court - I presented his application to the Court, believing that his Services were known to the Court and they gave the Certificate on the last page; to which is appended the Certificate of the Clerk of the Court. Before making application to the Inferior Court for a Certificate in behalf of Col M c Farland - I had shown to the Clerk the Signature of the Justice of the peace before whom the declaration was sworn to - and I mentioned to the Clerk that I wished him to certify to the signature and office of Alexander M c Donald, who had taken the deposition. The Clerk neglected it in the hurry of business. I have concluded to send the papers to you and enclose the Certificate of the Clerk in regard to A. M c Donald's signature and office - if it should be deemed necessary by the Department in addition to that which is given in regard to the proof.

of the Court. I would also refer the Secretary at War to the Honorable Joseph Anderson, who is well acquainted with Colonel M c Farland Lt and has, no doubt. during his residence in this County and acquaintance with the applicant, conversed with him upon the subject of his services in the War of In- dependence, and is well aware of the general belief in this Country of those services. The undersigned will thank the Secretary at War to direct the answer to Chuckey Bend Post Office. Jefferson County East Tennessee. I have the honor to sub- -scribe myself
With much Respect Yours Ob t Serv t
Hon. Lewis Cass. Sec. at War.
Pierce B. Anderson

MORRISTOWN MAY 11 E PM 1938 TENN.
RECEIVED MAY 12 1938 AIG-ENT-4031 35 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Commissioner of Pensions Dept. of Interior Washington, D.C.

Morristown, Tennessee May 11, 1938
Please send me the Revolutionary War record of
Col. Robert McFarland of Jefferson Co. Tenn (Born 1759--Died 1834)
Yours truly Mrs. J. H. Richardson 402 E. 2nd South St Morristown, Tenn.

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
9(?)
MEMORANDA.
not w " 8P.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Robt M Farland
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
North Carolina
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
1837 Jefferson Co Tenn
Date of death (as near as possible):
1837
Christian name of widow:
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
Remarks:
Your name and address:
J. M. Williams To us Senate Po Washington DC

J.L. Mrs. John E. Idelms, Feb. 15, 1916. 8-871 Morristown, No pen. ce. Tenn. L.S.
RECORD DIVISION Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Briefed by J.L.C.
Claim No. ....
Certificate No. ....
Claimant .....
Soldier Robert M c Farland
Service 1812 Tenn? and also in Rev. fought Additional Service at Kings Mt. born in Va. 1757-8 or 9 + died in Jefferson Co. Tenn
No ..... claim, State records ..... 191
No claim, combination records ..... 191
REMARKS:
No S.W. or Navy No other 1812 claim than 1872 W. Colf. 22768 Elizabeth wid of Robt. Mc Farland, J. Hayne's Co., Mass. Mil. 2-11-16 W. F. Wood source to Chief Division. for a Va + Tenn man

Papers of Robt. McFarland pensioner act 1832 Tenure Roll. 28th March 1857, H. C. Spalding
7527
Mar 28/57

Please return

Robert McFarland, Lieutenant in Revolutionary war. Enlisted from North Carolina - Fought under the General in Command of North- Carolina troops in Battle of Kings Mountain Tenn. Received a Pension from U. S. Government from date unknown until time of his death in 1837 being at that date a resident of Jefferson County East Tennessee.

Morristown Tenn.
February 5, 1916.
N 71 Rev Sec
Commissioner of Pensions - Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Will you please give me whatever record or family history you have of Robert McFarland, who fought at Kings Mountain in the Rev. War. He was born about 1757-8- or 9 in Va. and died in Tennessee in Jefferson Co.
And will you also give me whatever you have concerning him in the war of 1812. He was at Lundy's Lane in that war. I would appreciate it so much if you would

Give me this information -
Very Respectfully.
Mrs John E. Helms.

1355152 "K" JAR
JAR UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE
WLB
WASHINGTON OCT 19 1929
The attached communication has been received by the General Land Office and is referred for answer to Commissioner of Pensions, without reply by this office.
H. H. Hance Chief Clerk.

Bureau of Pensions. Rev. War Section Historians tell us of 2 Rev war men each by the name of Robert McFarland who came to Jefferson Co Tenn. One born in Va, one in N.C. both born Mch. 15, 1759! The one from Va died 1834 The one from N.C. died abt 1837.
I want proof for DAR papers concerning the Robert McFarland who was born in Va. He lived along the Holston River in Va. before coming to Tenn. would like to have name of wife and their eleven children
Will you accommodate me with a reply at the earliest possible date -
Miss Laura Brice 425 East Arrow St Marshall Missouri 2-17-1931

Bureau of Pensions. My ancestor Edward Callahan, or Callahan, Calahan, Calaham etc was born in Va & living in Washington Co Va during Rev. War.
He lived on Red Bird Reservation, so called because an Indian by that name was killed there. Washington Co. then extended far westward.
My own grandfather Wm Cornett, b 1806, d 1901 was Edward Callahan's grandson. Wm Cornett stated: "Edward Callahan fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill. I have slept with him more than a hundred times." Grandfather Cornett was of splendid mental strength.
I have been trying hard for nearly \frac{1}{2} Century to prove his services for DAR papers. I have not given up hope of success. So pick up this I O S, get a keen force after it and find one tiny mention of some service and you will greatly relieve this long suffering research.
I have written to War Dept Adj. Gen'l.
Miss Laura Brice 425 East Arrow St. Marshall Missouri
2-17-1931

Dear Secretary of Land Office Art. 18 (Rev. War Soldiers Section)
Do the Records contain the names of the following names of Holston & Granger Tenn. Longs ? OCT 16 1929 G. L. O.
Robert Long's father's given name is thought to have been Robert & is thought to have come from Wales & was a soldier in the Rev. War
The younger Robt Long was born in Hawkins Co Tenn in 1768 & died in 1858 aged 90 yrs
He was a farmer & owner of a ferry on Holston River & of salt works in Ky. Died at his home in Tenn & is buried at County Line Church, Granger Co
One daughter whose name was Jane to whose children he left $1000. 00 by Will. Married Sally Leeper who died in 1812
Rader
Three bros John, Andrew & Anthony Rader came to America from England before the Rev. War & settled in Henrico Co Va
It remains unknown who of the three is the ancestor of George Rader . George Rader was born in Rockbridge or Buckingham Co Va between 1750 & 1766, died in 1866 in Nicholas Co (now West Virginia) aged 109 yrs & 5 months
Do Records show that he did Rev. War service & is he mentioned as being the son of John, Andrew or Anthony Rader
McFarland

Service & is he mentioned as being the son of John, Andrew or Anthony Rader
McFarland
Robert McFarland or his father Robt McFarland, one or both was probably born in Scotland - The younger Robert McFarland was born in Scotland or Virginia & is thought to have lived in Va as early as 1770 in Virginia Valley along the upper waters of Holston River but was early in Tenn (then North Carolina)
Was a soldier in the Rev. War, near the close of War rose to the rank of Colonel Do not know whether he belonged to a Va. or a North Carolina or Tennessee Regiment
Name of wife was "Verushia"
Names of children John, James, Robert, William, Margaret, Betsy, Mrs Inman, Sally, Rachel, Polly.
Robert McFarland is said to have been "Sir Robert McFarland of Scotland who resigned his titles and estate to come to America to battle for freedom"
He died in perhaps Tennessee abt 1839 or 1840 aged 90 yrs
Can you locate him in the records
May I have a reply, please, within this week
Miss Laura Brice 425 East Arrow St 10-14-1929 Marshall Missouri

Bureau of Pensions Washington D C
10-12-1929
Robert Long's father's first name is not known by the famil but is thought to have come from Wales & was a soldier in the Revolution.
Robert Long was born in Hawkins Co Tenn in 1768, died 1858, aged 90 yrs.
He was a farmer & the owner of a ferry on Holston River & of salt works in Ky.
Robert Long died at his home in Tennessee & is buried at County Line Church, Granger County
One daughter mentioned whose name was Jane to whose children he left $1000 by will.
Robert Long married Isabella Leeper who died in 1812.
Do your records contain some Rev. War soldier or soldiers by the name of Long from the counties of Holston & Granger Counties, Tenn.
(3) Three bro. John, Andrew & Anthony Rader came to America from England before the Rev. War and settled in Henrico Co., Va.
✓ George Rader is descended from one of the above three brothers and remains unknown as to whom is the ancestor
George Rader was born in Rockbridge or Rockingham Co Va between 1750 & 1766 aged 109 years & 5 months when he died abt. 1864 or 1866 in Nicholas Co., (now West Virginia)
Do your records show Rev War services.

George Rader was born in Rockbridge or Rockingham Co Va between 1750 & 1766 aged 109 years & 5 months when he died abt. 1864 or 1866 in Nicholas Co., (now West Virginia)
Do your records show Rev. War services or is he mentioned as being a son of John or Andrew or Anthony Rader
Robert (2) McFarland or his father Robt. McFarland one or both was probably born in Scotland. The younger Robert McFarland was born in Scotland or Virginia and is thought to have lived in Va. as early as 1770 in Virginia Valley along the upper waters of Holston River but was early in Tennessee (then North Carolina) was a Soldier in the Rev. War. Near close of War rose to the rank of Colonel. Do not know whether he belonged to a Va. or a Carolina Regiment
He was said to have been "Sir Robert McFarland of Scotland who resigned his title and estate to come to America to battle for freedom."
Name of wife was "Jerusha" Robert McFarland died in perhaps Tennessee abt. 1839 or 1840 aged 90 yrs
Names of children John, James, Robert, William, Margaret, Betsy, Mrs. Inman, Sally, Rachel, Polly.
May I have a reply, please with this this week
Miss Laura Brice
425 East Arrow St. Marshall Missouri
10-14-1929

IN REPLY REFER TO
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
3-2027 (April, 1930)
AWF:MLB
VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
March 17, 1931
Miss Laura Brice 425 East Arrow Street Marshall, Missouri
Dear Madam:
I advise you that this bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolutionary War unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made to the United States on account of his services.
A careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of Edward Callahan (searched under all spellings of the name)
You were furnished October 18, 1929 the history of the only soldier named Robert Mc Farland (S. 2004) that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau, and the history of a Revolutionary War soldier is furnished only once to each person.
Very truly yours,
R. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Owensboro, Ky.,
March 1st, 1939
Veterans Bureau, Revolutionary War Section, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
OK ams I have been told that one Robert McFarland who was born in Va. enlisted in the Revolutionary Army in N. C. and died in Jefferson County, Tenn was a pensioner and that your records will verify this for me.
I would appreciate any information and all information you can furnish me of this soldier.
Yours very truly,
Emma Dunn Mastin
Mrs. Emma Dunn Mastin. 118 W. 4th Street, Owensboro, Ky.

Pr

Mrs. Ralph H. Duggins Marshall, Mo.
Bureau of Pensions Washington W.C.
Dear Sir:- Will you please give me all the data you can about Robert Mr. Farland who fought in the Revolutionary War. He was born in Virginia and died in Tennessee - Jefferson County. I think. Will you please give me the name of his wife and the names of his children if possible. I shall appreciate this very much and am enclosing a stamped addressed envelope
P.S. May I have an early reply?
Sincerely Juanita B. Duggins Marshall

TEMPLE LUMBER COMPANY RETAIL LUMBER YARDS HOUSTON, TEXAS
August 12, 1921.
Rev. mk
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please send me information about the following men who are supposed to have received pensions for services in the revolution and in the War of 1812:
1812 X Colonel Robert McFarland - War of 1812 - born April 17, 1791, died August 11, 1844, married 1822 Hannah Barton and 2nd Mary Ann Scott. Lived in Virginia and Tennessee - short time in Kentucky. Was "Colonel" his real rank, or an honorary title?
Colonel Robert McFarland - Revolution, rose from private to captain, Major, and colonel. Was in Battle of King's Mountain. Born March 15, 1759, in Virginia; died May 20, 1834, Jefferson County, Tennessee - lived in Augusta County, Virginia. Married Margaret McNutt of Jefferson County, Tenn., who was born in Tenn. I understand he was granted a pension about 1832.
John McFarland - belonged to the Virginia militia prior to the Revolution, and my records say that he "was compensated" but do not state how.
Thanking you in advance for the information,
Yours truly,
Miss A. A. McFarland.

April 28, 1939
BA-J/AWF Robert McFarland S. 2004
Mrs. Emma Dunn Mastin 118 West 4th Street Owensboro, Kentucky.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Robert McFarland, pensioned while a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 2004, based upon the military service of Robert McFarland in the Revolutionary War.
Robert McFarland was born March 15, 1759 in Orange County, North Carolina. The names of his parents are not given. When about eight years of age, Robert McFarland moved with his father to Bedford County, Virginia, was there about four years, and moved to Botetourt County, Virginia.
While residing in Botetourt County, Robert McFarland enlisted sometime in November, 1776, served four months as private in Captain William Russell's company, guarding the frontier garrisons. He enlisted sometime in March, 1777, served nine months in Captain John Montgomery's company, out in pursuit of Cherokee Indians. He served in the fall of 1778, three months in Captain James Montgomery's company.
He moved to Washington County, Virginia, and served in 1779, two months as ensign in Captains

Soldier stated that he married in Botetourt County, Virginia, and moved with his wife to Washington County, Virginia. The date of marriage and name of wife are not given.
On December 5, 1857 reference was made to the death of soldier, but no date was given, and to his son, Colonel Robert Mc Farland.
There are no further family data.
The above history is that of the only Robert Mc Farland found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
AWF/HMM
October 18, 1929.
Miss Laura Brice 425 East Arrow Street Marshall Missouri.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2004, it appears that Robert McFarland was born March 15, 1759, in Orange County, North Carolina. When eight years of age he moved with his father to Bedford County, Virginia; the name of his father not given.
While residing in Botetourt County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia Troops as follows:
From in November 1776 four months in Captain William Russell's Company; from in March 1777 nine months in Captain John Montgomery's Company, and was out against the Cherokee Indians; from in September 1778 three months in Captain James Montgomery's Company.
While residing in Washington County, Virginia, he served with the Virginia Troops as follows:
In 1779 two months as ensign under Captains John Campbell and William Edmonson in Colonel Arthur Campbell's Regiment; was out against the Tories; in 1780 six months in Captain Bowen's Company,

Colonel Arthur Campbell's Regiment; had several skirmishes with the Indians and burned some of their towns.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 25, 1832, at which time he was living in Jefferson County, Tennessee, and was referred to as Colonel Robert McFarland, Sr.
Soldier stated that he married in Botetourt County, Virginia, and moved with his wife to Washington County, Virginia. The date of marriage and name of wife are not given.
On December 5, 1837 reference was made to the death of soldier, but no date was given, and to his son, Colonel Robert McFarland.
There are no further family data.
The above history is that of the only Robert McFarland found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

April 21, 1931
Mrs. Ralph H. Duggins Marshall Missouri
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2004, that Robert Mc Farland was born March 15, 1759, in Orange County, North Carolina. When eight years of age he moved with his father to Bedford County, Virginia; the name of his father not given.
While residing in Botetourt County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia troops, as follows:
From in November, 1776, four months in Captain William Russell's company; from in March, 1777, nine months in Captain John Montgomery's company, and was out against the Cherokee Indians; from in September, 1778, three months in Captain James Montgomery's company.
While residing in Washington County, Virginia, he served with the Virginia troops, as follows:
Crabtree In 1779, two months as ensign under Captains John Campbell and William Edmonson in Colonel Arthur Campbell's regiment, was out against the Tories; in 1780, six months in Captain Bowen's company, Colonel Arthur Campbell's regiment, had several skirmishes with the Indians and burned some of their towns.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 25, 1832, at which time he was living in Jefferson County, Tennessee, and was referred to as Colonel Robert Mc Farland, Sr.

in Captains John Campbell's and William Edmonson's companies, in Colonel Arthur Campbell's Virginia regiment, in pursuit of Tories. He served from a few days before the battle of King's Mountain, six months as lieutenant in Captain Crabtree's company in Colonel Arthur Campbell's regiment, had several skirmishes with the Indians, and burned some of their towns.
Robert McFarland moved from Washington County, Virginia to Jefferson County, Tennessee. He was allowed pension on his application executed August 25, 1832, then living in said Jefferson County, and was referred to as Colonel Robert McFarland, Senior.
Robert McFarland married in Washington County, Virginia, before moving to Washington County; date of marriage and name of wife not given.
Robert McFarland, Junior, in 1832 was presiding justice of the court of pleas and quarter sessions of Jefferson County, Tennessee.
On December 5, 1837 reference was made to the death of Colonel Robert McFarland, Senior, and to his son, Colonel Robert McFarland.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., and furnish the following data--
Robert McFarland, Sr. Certificate #7527 Issued April 24, 1833 Rate $153.33 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 East Tennessee Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Robert M c Farland a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. F. 2004
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Nov. 1776 4 mos. Pri. Wm Russell ✓ Va.   March 1777 9 " " John Montgomery Charles Boyd   Sept. 1778 3 " " James Montgomery ✓   March 1779 2 " Ensign John Campbell agent for   1780 6 " Lieut. Wm Edmonson Arthur Campbell   Bowen Arthur Campbell    It is not stated that soldier served in the War of 1812.
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Botetourt Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 25-1832  + His claim was
Residence at date of application, Jefferson Co., Tenn.
Age at date of application, B. March 15-1759 in Orange Co., N.C.
Remarks: Soldier was married in Botetourt Co. Va.,  moved to Washington Co. Va.  date of mar. and name of wife not stated.
On Dec 5-1837 reference was made to the death  of soldier, and to his son, Col. Robert M c Farland.  + 1832 up to Col. S. F.
Respectfully,
Onls Commissioner.
at 8 yrs of age served with his father to Bedford Co. Va. father's record not given.