Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31147, for James Hutton, Virginia

SERVICE
Va
Hutton, James
NUMBER
S. 31147
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7337 Kentucky
James Hutton
of Mercer Co in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Shelby of the Ky. Inf. commanded by Col Christian in the Virginia army for 9 mos private 8 " Enlist
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 110 - Dollars - - - Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of March 1833 and sent to Gen. Roll W. H. Lee Present
Arrears to the 14th of March 770.00 Pension allowance ending Sept 33.00 $803.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Bly Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 12
Old certificate read I filed with the same certificate sent to Mr. A. McCarfee Salvina, Tenn. do to Mrs. H. Hutton Aug 18. 1840. Wm. J. Breckenridge June 52

Jane Hutton
Jane Hutton
Essex
20 July 30 1802
No 5038
Dear Pr. G. M. - I am very sorry to hear that you are ill
I have not heard from you for some time and I hope you will be well soon I have been thinking of you and your kindly words and how much I should like to see you again

State of Kentucky } Muhlenberg Co. } This day James Hutton sw, came into open court (it being a circuit court for the county of Muhlenberg and a court of Record) and made oath to the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the late act of Congress passed the 7 th day of June 1832 he being a soldier of the Revolutionary war - I the 3 rd James Hutton sw being sworn according to law, declare on oath that I am now in the 72 nd year of my age and I volunteered in the Militia service of the state of Virginia in Capt Isaac Shelby com- pany (late Governor of Kentucky) Col Christian Regiment for three months and marched against the Cherokee Indians and at the close of my time I was honorably discharged and I then volunteered in Capt Asher company of Col Evan Shelby Regiment, for six months in the Militia of Virginia in the service of the United States, and performed my duty on Nolachucky, Wataga and on Holstein and was honorably discharged; and in March 1780 I came to Kentucky and settled near the Garys station and in Spring  the of the year 1780. I was employed as a guard and Indian spy in the Militia of Virginia and was stationed for three months at the mouth of Shawan run and when discharged I was employed three months as a guard and spy at Arnold station in the same year and again I performed another three months tour and was stationed at Dentons and was employed as a spy and performed arduous duties amounting in the whole to nine months service in the Militia as a guard and spy, in the service of the

United States, and again in the fall 1782 I volunteered as a Ensign in the Militia for three months in Capt James Rays company and march'd with Col G D Clark against the Indians at Piqua on the Big Miami when I aided in burning many of their towns I believe ten or twelve, which services were performed in the Militia service of Virginia engaged in the Revolutionary war. and I was honorablely discharged from the services aforesaid, which I have long since lost or mislaid - I further relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the Present and I further declare that I am not now a pen- sioner of the United States or any state, Witness my hand this 12 th July 1832 - James S Hutton
This day here James Ray and John Griffin came into open court and being first sworn upon their oath say that they are well acquainted with the above named James Hutton since he came to Kentucky in March 1780 (and he is the husband of the lady who killed an Indian with an ax. who spared his life in the most heroic manner) and we know that he performed services in the Militia of the state of Virginia from that time to the present as he has stated in his affidavit also an Ensign in 1782 as we were with him frequently as he lived our near neighbor when at home, and as to his services against the Cherokees and on Voluchucky &c

we have conversed with him and have no doubt that they were performed as stated by him, as he is a man of truth The services aforesaid were performed in the Militia of an Indian spy of Virginia in the revolutionary war. Witness our hand this 12 th July 1832 —
John G. Gritton Notary
State of Kentucky vs. Circuit Court 3 rd Dist. July Term 1832
James Ray
This day the Petitioner James Mutton together with John Gritton and James Ray came into Court, respectively made oath to the truth of the written statements, by them respectively subscribed & thereupon the question, required by the clear department being put: responded to him by the Court responded to by him. The Court de- clared it as their opinion that said Mutton was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and served as he in his written statement has declared that said Mutton & Ray are credible witnesses to their statements submitted to Court, all which is certified to the clear department.
I Philip L. the Clerk of the Circuit Court aforesaid do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of James Mutton's petition for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at the Clerk's office.
at Harrodsburg the 12 th day of July 1832 and in the 55 th year of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Philip L. Allen Clerk

Aug 15 1840 Ft Vernon Ky Aug 8.
Free
Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 8th inst. and in reply to inform you that the same has been forwarded to the proper authorities for their consideration. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, J. M. [unclear]
Ans d Aug 18 1840.

Mount Vernon Ky August 11. 1840
Sir,
About five or six years since James Hutton, who was a soldier in the old war, perhaps in Clark's Campaigns drew from Government money for services in that war. When he did so he (now dec d ) resided in Anderson County Ky. Will you do me the favor to inform me the amt. drawn, land if any - also in a short statement of the services performed, how long was he in the service, whether a militia man, or of the Va: State line. I make this request for the purpose of trying to find the of service evidence of my husband (dec d ) and brother of James, who entered the service with him at the same time in the State of Va: Shortly after joined Gen l Clark at Louisville Ky and marched under Clark in his campaign of 1779 in the Reg t Com d man d by Col o  Butts Montgomery. At Louisville he belonged to Capt o Anthony Serockets Company, but the Capt o did not go the trip, but was sent back for new recruits.

You will confer a lasting favor to an aged woman, to examine the role of Colts troops and see if my husband, Name, Henry (by some Calo Hendrick) Hutton is not on the role. From my best recollection he served under Colts three years or till the close of the war. Do me the favor like- wise to enclose me the necessary forms for the benefit of Colts under under the act of Congress.
Yrs &
Hannah Hutton

December 14, 1937.
Mrs. Flora L. Ward 127 South Harper Avenue Los Angeles, California.
BA-J/ILL James Hutton S. 31147
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James Hutton, who applied for pension from Mercer County, Kentucky.
The record of James Hutton is given herein as shown in the papers on file in pension claim, S. 31147, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of James Hutton are not shown.
James Hutton enlisted in 1776 or 1777, the place not given, and served three months as ensign in Captain Isaac Shelby's company, Colonel Evan Shelby's Virginia regiment. He enlisted next, date not given, served three months in Captain Isaac Shelby's company, Colonel Christian's Virginia regiment and marched against the Cherokee Indians; he re-enlisted then and served six months in Captain Asher's company, Colonel Shelby's Virginia regiment. In March 1780, he moved and settled near McGary's Station, later in Kentucky. From the spring of 1781, he served three tours of three months each as a guard and Indian Spy in the Virginia militia. He enlisted in the fall of 1782, and served three months as ensign in Captain James Ray's company under General George Rogers Clark, marched against the Indians at Piqua on the Big Miami, and assisted in burning many of their towns. In the summer of 1783, he served two months as guard and spy in Captain John Arnold's company, Colonel Steele's Virginia regiment.
James Hutton rendered other service up to 1792 details not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 2,
See correspondence with Rev. Nelson Aug 8-1939 in Hutton file
13203 in which the names of parents are mentioned

1832, in Mercer County, Kentucky. James Hutton was then in the seventy-second year of his age, and was designated James Hutton, Senior. In 1833, he resided in Anderson County, Kentucky.
The name of the wife of James Hutton and the date of their marriage are not shown. It was stated, however, that after he moved in 1780 to Kentucky, his wife killed an Indian with an axe in a most heroic manner when he assailed their house. No reference was made to children.
In 1840, Mrs. Hannah Hutton, widow of Henry or Hendrick Hutton, (a brother of James Hutton) resided in Mount Vernon, Kentucky. James Hutton was deceased at that time.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following:
James Hutton Certificate #7337 Issued March 30, 1833 Rate $110 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832. Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

31147 Rey INVALID.
1920 July 1 Hist to Geo. R. Martin 1928 Dec 20, Hist to Mrs. Geo. R. Martin M.E. Co. 1934 Mrs. Geo. R. Martin Apr 2 further adv. M.M.H. Co. 1957 Dec 14 - Hist to Mrs. Flora L. Walker L.H.
File No. 31147
James Hutton Ensign Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1775
Index: — Vol. 9 , Page 198
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Kentucky
James Hutton
5 months allowed as an Ensign in addition to the amount allowed and noted in the certificate dated 13 October 1832.
of Mercer in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Shelby of the Regt commanded by Col Christian in the Virginia line for 9 Mos. Private & Ensign from Spring 1851
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of Sixty Dollars per annum to commence on the 24th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of October 1832 and sent to Genl. R. McAfee Commissary Kentucky
Arrears to 24th of Sept 1832 $90 -- Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar 25. 30
$120
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by S. H. McBlain Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 9, Page 43.

State of Kentucky } Anderson county ss } On this 21 st day of February 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Judge of the Anderson Circuit court now sitting James Hutton aged 71 years who being first sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the full Benefit of the act of Congress allowing pensions to revolutionary officers and soldiers passed the 7 th of June 1832. That in addition to the tours of duty he performed during the revolutionary war he performed a tour of three months, as Ensign in Capt Isaac Shelby's company of Col Evan Shelby's regiment in the year 1776 81777 and was employed collecting and forwarding provisions to Col Christian who was stationed at Long Island on Holstein, that he omitted to state this tour in the hurry of the moment when his declaration was written and in the summer 1783 he performed a tour of two months as an Ensign under Col Steel and Capt John Arnold. That during this tour he was stationed as a guard and Indian spy at Arnold's station and was an Ensign in S d company during the whole term, this tour was also accidentally omitted in drawing my declaration and having per- formed these tours of duty he prays an increase

to his pension certificate, that the same be canceled and an additional allowance made as he solemnly declares that he performed the service as well as other services up to the year 1792 which are not em- braced by the act of Congress. He farther declares that he does not now recollect any person except Col Anthony Crockett and John Gritton by whom he can prove his services except by tradition. I farther declare that I have long since lost my commission & discharges, and my commission noting my hand this 21 st day of February 1833 -
And said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier & James Hutton Served in the State of Kentucky
Anderson Circuit P.C.
I Nelson C. Johnson, Clerk of the Court of Anderson Circuit Court do hereby Certify, that the foregoing contains the Original Proceedings of the Said Court in the matter of the application of James Hutton for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 22 d day of February 1833 in the 41 st year of the Commonwealth
N. C. Johnson Clerk S.C.C.

701 Ames H. Hutton Declaration
60 5 months at 10 50 110
for interest due for 5 months on an $1000. and interest until
defer
Mea

State of Kentucky } This day Col Anthony Crockett came before Franklin county } in a justice of the peace for said county and made oaths to the following declaration viz I Anthony Crockett being first sworn according to law do hereby state That I am well acquainted with James Hutton who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration and I know believe that the said Hutton was ensign in Capt Isaac Shelby's company of Col Evan Shelby's Regiment then in actual service in 1776 according to Division to Col Christian at Long Island or Holston river, and that I believe he was a faithful officer and I have known the said Hutton ever since August 1781 and he is a man of truth, respect- ability and this 22 day of February 1833 -
A. Crockett
Which said statement was subscribed and sworn to by the said Anthony Crockett and I further certify that the said Crockett is a man of truth and a respectable ci- tizen Given under my hand this day of Feb 1833 - John M'Kee J.P.

State of Kentucky § I Alexander H. Pennick clerk of the Franklin County Court do certify that John W. See Esqr who hath signed his name to the within Certificate was at the time of doing the same a justice of the peace in for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and to all his acts as such due faith & credit is and ought to be given as well in as out of court of justice.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my name as clerk as aforesaid & affixed the Seal of said County this 23 rd Febry 1833.
A. H. Pennick P.C.C.
James Hutton the Claimant
State of Kentucky § I John Gritten do hereby declare on oath that Merer County I am well acquainted with James Hutton who has subscribed and sworn to the within declaration and I was often with him in this state from the year 1780 to 1785 in company on guard together, and during that time I have often heard him relate his services as Ensign in Capt Shelby's company in the year 1776 & 7 on Holston, I also know of his services as Ensign at Arnold in this state, the first was a term of three months and the latter three months and I have known S d Hutton ever since and he is a man of truth Witness my hand this 4 th day of March 1833 - John Gritten Mark
Merer County subscribed and sworn to this 4 th day of March 1833 by John Gritten, before me a justice of the peace for said county and I certify that he is a credible witness given under my hand this 4 th day of March 1833
O. G. Miller J.P.

State of Kentucky Morgan County ss. I, Thomas Allen Jr., Clerk of the County Court aforesaid, do Certify that Abner Parnell Esq., who hath signed the certificate last above was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace in for Morgan County duly Commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit is due & should be given to all his official acts, such as will not be out of court jurisdiction. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my name & affixed the Seal of said Court at my Office in Hartford the 11 th day of March 1833 and in the 41 st year of the Commonwealth.
Thos. Allen Jr. Clerk

Salvadora 14. May 3
Free
Honb d Lewis Cass Esqr
Secretary of War Washington City
Revolutionary claim

Salisbury Ky. May 15 th 1833.
Dear Sir,
Enclosed you will find the old certificate of James Mutton of Anderson County Kentucky for $60 per year understanding from a letter lately Received from my Mother that if I would send you his old certificate that you would enclose me a New certificate for a larger Amount of Pension which you will please forward as soon as you can with convenience and much oblige yours &c
Lewis Capps Esq.
William A. M c Fee

Scots
Scotsman

April 17 1852
I desire to examine the papers in the pension case of James Button of the revolution. One of his heirs has sent to me and says there are several years arrear due them. I wish simply to know, up to what time he was paid.
Respy
Ey B
Wm W Ball
Capt W Triplett } Chief Clerk }

Payments to be made at Leesburg at Leesburg Kentucky by the Rev. W. B. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Kentucky
Recorded by J. H. McBlain Clerk, in Book 6 Vol. 9. page 43

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June 1832, James Hutton of the State of Kentucky who was a Private & Ensign in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive over Sixty dollars, and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 13 th day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
Isaac Shelby Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }

Hoof Rep June 9- 1852 Sir
Enclosed I send you a letter of Mrs. W. Martin about a pension for James Hudson also, a letter to me from the Auditor referring me to your office for further informa- -tion. I will thank you to have the case looked into, and send me an answer together with the enclosed papers.
You OVT Servt-
John C. Breckinridge Comr of Pensions Washington

Hoamah Hutton
Aug 18. 1840
96.
Record (30) page 208

Pension office,
Aug 18 1840
Madam, In answer to Your letter of the 11 th inst. I have to inform you that consistently with the rule, of this office such information as you request in relation to the revolutionary services of James and Henry Hutton cannot be given. The third paragraph of the enclosed printed Circular will shew under what circumstances information relative to revolutionary service can be furnished.
Mr. Hannah Hutton, Mount Vernon, Kentucky.

Hon. J. C. Breckenridge
June 16/52

Pension Office June 16. 1832.
Sir
In answer to the enclosed letter, I have to inform you that James Hutton, deceased, was a pensioner under the act of 7 June 1832, at the rate of £100 per annum, commencing on the 4 th March 1831.
Under the provisions of this act, no pension could commence prior to the 4 th March 1831, the date above mentioned, consequently no arrears are due the heirs.
I return, herewith, the letter of J. S. Gallagher, Esq., the Third Auditor.
Hon John C. Breckinridge W. G. K.
Rev

MRS. GEORGE R. MASTIN Lafayette Hotel Lexington, Kentucky
The Lafayette Hotel, Lexington Kentucky, September 21, 1928.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
My dear Sir:
Will you kindly furnish me with the military service of one James Hutton , formerly of Virginia, but a resident of Kentucky when he applied for the pension. He died about 1833.
As a descendant, I am trying to establish his residence at the time of his enlistment with General Clark. We know that he came from Virginia, but cannot find the county, nor anything about this soldier, previous to his military service. His after-life was spent in this community, so that is all clear.
Anything at all, of a personal nature that his pension claim might show, will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Grace Murray-Mastin
(Mrs. George R. Mastin, Cor. Secretary, Lexington Chapter DAR)
Address: Lafayette Hotel, Lexington Kentucky.

ESB PRB
WAR DEPARTMENT, THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON, June 2, 1920.
Respectfully returned to
Mr. George R. Mastin, 634 Loudoun Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky.
The name James Hutton has not been found on the records, on file in this office, of Virginia soldiers in the War of the Revolution.
The collection of Revolutionary War records in this office is far from complete, and it is suggested as a possibility that the desired information can be obtained from the Librarian, Virginia State Library, Richmond, or from the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
J. C. Harris
The Adjutant General.

GEORGE R. MASTIN DEALER IN LIVESTOCK
PHONE 1245
LEXINGTON, KY.
June 5, 1920
634 Loudoun Ave.
Commr. of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir: Will you send me the Revolutionary War record of James Hutton - born April 1761 - died 1833 .
His widow, Hanna Woods Hutton , of Anderson County, Kentucky applied for a continuance of the pension, - having in her possession the original certificate - This in 1833 .
I desire to find the regiment and officers of James Hutton , Private and Ensign - place of enlistment which was either Virginia , or Ky. - He was an  my ancestor and applied for pension from Kentucky . (by wife) -
Respectfully, George R. Mastin

1302 North Limestone St. Lexington Ky March 28/1934. -
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir:- Will you send me any data relation to the military service of
Henry Hutton , or, Hendrick  Hutton -
In 1840, his widow Hanna Hutton was living at Mt. Vernon Kentucky -
She states at that date that her husband and his brother James Hutton, Revolutionary soldier, were both dead.
Now, his or their descendants have tried in vain to learn their place of residence in Virginia at the time of James Hutton's enlistment -
What county in Virginia was their home?
When did they emigrate to Kentucky?
Pension claim 831147 - James Hutton states that he was a "resident of Va."
We cannot discover the parentage of these two Hutton brothers, knowing so little of their youth. Any data relation to their Hutton brothers will be so greatly appreciated.
You furnished me with James Hutton's service. I used it for A.A.R. papers - I am not descended from them but do genealogy for the A.A.R. -
Very respectfully
Grace Murray Mastin (Mrs. George R. Mastin)

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JOHN I. DEBOOR, SECTY-TREAS.
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
March 4, 1928.
Department of Pension, Washington D. C.
Sir:
Will you furnish me with the record of James Hutton who served in the Revolutionary War?
We have heard that he was in some sort of engagement on the Wiams River, against the Indians, and that he was with George Rogers Clarke.
Will it be possible to find the date of this service with Col. Clarke? I am writing a paper on the the campaigns, and wish this ancestor's service as exactly as is possible to get it. There are numerous descendants of this James Hutton who wish to use his record in filling out papers for the DAR.
Any data relative to James Hutton will be appreciated. He married Hannah Woods, who was the heroine of the Indian story, in Kentucky.
We have no idea from what state James Hutton enlisted . Was it Virginia or Kentucky?
Respectfully ,
Grace Murray Mastin
Mrs. George R. Mastin The Lafayette Hotel, Lexington Kentucky.

127 South Harper Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. 11/27/37.
Veterans Bureau, Pensions Dept., Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Wanted for membership in D.A.R. the following information:
James Hutton (Hutton) private and ensign, Virginia line - Applied from Mercer Co., Kentucky - under the 1831/33 act - and any family genealogy.
Thanks.
Mrs. Flora L. Ward, Revolutionary Pensions & Genealogies, Eschscholtz Chapter, D.A.R. Los Angeles, Calif.

In reply to your request of _____, received a statement of the military history of James Hudson 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. 31147
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776-1777 3 mos Private Isaac Shelby Christian Va.   " 6 mos " Askin Colon. Shelby "   Spring 1781 9 mos at different times etc Indian Spy & guard in the militia "   Fall of 1782 3 mos Private James Ray Genl G. R. Clarke   Summer 1783 1 mos. " John Arnold Steele  
Battles engaged in, with Shawnee Indians and at Piqua on the Big Miami
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, July 12, 1832 His el. was ab.
Residence at date of application, Mercer County, Ky
Age at date of application, in his 72 nd year date & place of birth not stated
Remarks: (It is not stated whether he had a wife) or children. ?
Gen. James Ray & John Britton stated in 1832 "he is the husband of the lady who killed an Indian with an axe who assailed his house in the most heroic manner."
Respectfully,
Soldier had brother Henry or Frederick who left a widow Hannah Hudson a resident of Mt. Vernon Ky in 1840.
Commissioner.

April 2, 1934.
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Mrs. George R. Mastin 1302 North Limestone Street Lexington, Kentucky
BA-J/MMHF/ady James Hutton S.31147
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request further information in regard to Henry Hutton and James Hutton, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
This office has no further information in regard to either of those soldiers than was furnished you on July 1, 1920 and on December 20, 1928.
In the papers on file in pension claim, S.31147, it is shown that James Hutton served in the Virginia troops. There is no statement that he and his brother were residents of Virginia. The residence of James Hutton at time of enlistment is not stated, nor are the names of his parents and the date of his birth shown. As previously stated in the record furnished you James Hutton moved to Kentucky in March 1780.
It is regretted that this office is unable to aid you further in your research.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Rev. A 1812 Bare Section MRS/ncl
December 20, 1928
Mrs. George R. Mastin The Lafayette Hotel Lexington, Kentucky
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 31147, it appears that James Hutton, Senior, enlisted in 1776 or 1777, and served three months as ensign in Captain Isaac Shelby's Company, Colonel Evan Shelby's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted, date not given, served three months in Captain Isaac Shelby's Company, Colonel Christian's Virginia Regiment, and marched against the Cherokee Indians; he then re-enlisted and served six months in Captain Asher's Company, Colonel Evan Shelby's Virginia Regiment.
In March, 1780, he moved to Kentucky and settled near McGary's Station.
From in the spring of 1781, he served three tours of three months each as a guard and Indian Spy in the Virginia Militia.
In the fall of 1782, he served three months as ensign in Captain James Ray's Company, under General George

Rogers Clark, marched against the Indians at Piqua on the Big Miami, and assisted in burning ten or twelve of their towns.
In the summer of 1783, he served two months as guard and spy in Captain John Arnold's Company, Colonel Steele's Virginia Regiment.
He stated that he also performed other service up to the year 1792, no dates, details or officers' names given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed in Mercer County, Kentucky, on July 12, 1832, at which time he was "in the seventy-second year of his age". In 1833, he was residing in Anderson County, Kentucky.
It is stated in the claim that the wife of James Hutton (her name is not given) in a most heroic manner killed an Indian with an axe when he assailed their home.
Hannah Hutton, wife of soldier's brother, Henry or Hendrick, was living in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, in 1840. She at that time stated that her husband and the soldier, James Hutton, were both deceased.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.