Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5,614, for William Storke Jett, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Jett William Storke
S.5614
CONTENTS
carded.

William Stark Lott was born on the 23 rd day of Sep r 1763, as stated in my Father's family Bible, in the County of King George—now Westmoreland, near the town of Leeds in the State of Virginia, where I have resided ever since — In Sep r 1779 I was enrolled in the Militia of said County and did the duty of officiate, until the 31 st day of Aug t 1781, when I was recommended by the Court of Westmoreland, now of record in the Clerk's Office of said County to the Governor of Virginia, as a first Lieut t in the Company commanded by Cap t Harper — In which capacity I served to the end of the War of the revolution — The year 1781 being the most active period of the War, in this part of Virginia, the Militia of those Counties bordering on the Potomack River were al- most constantly in service, particularly as the British Ships of War, resorted to Blackstone's Island lying off the outer of the said County of Westmoreland from whence they landed their Troops & committed depredations on the Maryland and Virginia Shores, — at all times, when called out, we were without Vent s , a pay and compelled to find our own rations — During one of the years I perfectly recollect that while stationed at Chantilly, Genl. Washington of the regular Army, visited our camp and reviewed the Troops — This state of things continued, until Cornwallis took possession of York and Gloucester; when a detachment of the Militia, of this County, under the command of — Lieut t Col l Gaze, was ordered to join the Troops collect- ing on the Gloucester side, under the command of —

State of Virginia
(Westmoreland County to wit)
I William Scott, presiding justice of the circuit court of Westmoreland, in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that William Scott who has signed the within certificate is clerk of the said court, and that his attestation thereof is in due form.
Given under my hand this 11 th day of October 1832.
Wm. Scott

late John Taylor - With this detachment I was ordered early in Sept: 1781 and joined the Troops, then assembling - The day after I got to camp, the com- manding Officer finding that there were too many Officers of my rank among the Troops; I was with others others returned as supernumeraries - With respect to the time, I was in actual service it is impossible for me, at the end of fifty years, not having any inducement for keeping a memorandum of the time, to be perfectly accurate - but taking every thing into consideration, I am under the belief that the period was not short of from nine to twelve months -
Yours sincerely J. Morton
Sept: 12 th 1832
Virginia, Westmoreland County to wit:
I Laurence Washington one of the justices of the peace for the said County of Westmoreland being called upon by William J. Lott to interrogate him under the pension law passed the last Session of Congress, (he the said Lott from bodily infirmity, not being at present able to attend the said Court of Westmoreland,) I do hereby Certify that the said Lott made oath before me, that the above declaration, to which he has subscribed his Name, contains the truth, to the best of his recollection and belief: & I have no hesitation further to certify, to the respecta- bility of the said Lott's character; & in whom undoub- ted implicit confidence is to be placed - That he is at this time, has been for a number of years, presiding Justice of the peace for the aforesaid County
of Westmoreland. Given under my hand and seal this 13 th day of September in the year of our Lord

implicit confidence is to be placed - that he is at this time, has been for a number of years, presiding Justice of the peace for the aforesaid County
of Westmorland. Given under my hand and seal this 13 th day of September in the year of our Lord 1832
Sam d Washington
State of Virginia:
Westmorland County to wit:
I William Steele, clerk of Westmorland County Court, in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Lawrence Washington Esq. who has given the foregoing and whose Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace in and for the said County duly commissioned and qualified
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Seal of the said Court this 12 th day of October 1832 in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth
William Steele Clerk
I John P. Duggerford of the County of Westmorland and State of Virginia being called on by W. S. Steele Esq. to examine the Declaration of the said Steele, do hereby certify. That he & myself have always resided within three miles of each other, that we have frequently been on tours of duty, as officers, together, during the Revolutionary war, and that I have a perfect recollection of all the material facts, stated in the annexed Declaration
John P. Duggerford
Westmorland County to Wit:

other, that we have frequently been on tours of duty, as officers, together, during the Revolution- ary war, and that I have a perfect recollection of all the material facts, stated in the annexed declaration.
John D. Hungerford
Westmoreland County to Wit:
Since v. Hungerford, this day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, and made oath that the above statement, contains the truth to the best of his belief & knowledge.
Given under my hand this 12 th day of Septem r 1832.
Sam l Washington Esq d
State of Virginia:
Westmoreland County to wit:
William Stock, clerk of the county court of Westmoreland in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify from the records of the said court, that on the 21 st day of January 1781, William Stock Jr. was recommended to His Excellency the Governor the Commonwealth of Virginia, to be commissioned as first Lieutenant in the company commanded by Capt. Humpel.
The testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this 12 th day of October 1832, in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth.
William Stock

It appears that at a Court held for the said County on Wednesday the 21 st day of January 1781, William Stukeley was recommended to His Excellency the Governor the Commonwealth of Virginia, to be commissioned as first Lieutenant in the Company commanded by Capt. Hunsicker.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 1 st day of October 1832, in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth.
William Stukeley
State of Virginia:
Westmoreland County to wit:
I William Stukeley the presiding justice of the Court of Westmoreland, in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that William Stukeley who has given the preceding certificate is clerk of the said Court, and that his attestation thereof is in due form.
Given under my hand this 11 th day of October 1832.
Wm. Stukeley

1410 Virginia
William S. Fitt
of Accomack in the State of Virginia who was a Lieut — in the Company commanded by Captain Harper of the commanded by Genl. Bridon in the Virginia line for 1 year from 1779-
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 160 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of Nov 1832. — and Lieut S. P. Hun- terford. Leeds Town, Va.
Asars to 4th of Sept 1832. 240- Semizant. allowance ending 4 th 80 March 1833 $329
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Entered by Nathan Rice Clerk D Vol. 7. Page 102
1899
June 3 rd
Dr James Mays history P. 105
W. M. Carroll Nov 28. 1844

March 4, 1936
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Mrs. Lester McKee Greenville Illinois
William Storke Jett, S. 5614 Jarrett Wright, W. 627 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of William Storke Jett, of Virginia, and Jarrett Wright, born 1758 in Lunenburg County, Virginia, later lived in North Carolina, and still later in Allen County, Kentucky, where he received pension, and where his widow, Elizabeth, also was pensioned.
Their records are furnished herein.
WILLIAM STORKE JETT S. 5614
The data herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 5614, based upon service in the Revolutionary War of William Storke Jett.
William Storke Jett, son of Colonel Thomas Jett, was born September 27, 1763, near Leeds in King George (later Westmoreland) County, Virginia. The name of his mother is not shown.
While residing at the place of his birth, he enlisted in September, 1779, and served as a private in the Westmoreland County, Virginia militia until January 31, 1781, when he was commissioned first lieutenant in Captain Harper's company of said militia and left the service in September, 1781.
William Storke Jett was allowed pension on his application executed September 12, 1832, while a resident of Westmoreland County, at the same place near Leeds, Virginia.
This officer The soldier died about 1844, leaving a son, Charles C. Jett, of Oak Grove, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Name of soldier's wife is not given and there are no further data on file as to his family.
*****

JARRETT WRIGHT
W. 627
You are furnished below the record of Jarrett Wright as shown in the papers on file in claim for pension, W. 627, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Jarrett Wright (given name spelled Jarrot, also) was born March 29, 1758, in Lunenburg County, Virginia. He was the son of Joseph Wright, the name of his mother not given.
While a resident of Lunenburg County, Virginia, Jarrett Wright volunteered in 1776, as drummer in Captain Samuel Garland's company of minutemen, Colonel Christie's Virginia regiment, and went on an expedition against the Indians as far as Long Island on the Holston River, length of tour four or five months. He enlisted in January or February, 1777, served as corporal in Captain Thomas Ewell's company, Colonel George Gibson's Virginia regiment, wintered at Valley Forge and was in the battles of Monmouth, Stony Point and Paulus Hook, length of this tour two years eleven months. He volunteered in the spring of 1780 or 1781, served six weeks as private in Captain Bird Wall's company, Colonel Stephens' Virginia regiment, and was in the battle of Guilford, also, in various skirmishes with foraging parties of the British.
After the Revolution, the soldier moved from Lunenburg County to Halifax County, Virginia, where he lived about seven years, thence to Caswell County, North Carolina, and from there, to Kentucky.
Jarrett Wright was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832, while residing in Allen County, Kentucky. He died December 20, 1835.
Jarrett Wright married in August, 1781, place not given, Elizabeth _____; the date and place of her birth, maiden name or names of parents are not shown.
Soldier's widow, Elizabeth Wright, was allowed pension on her application executed August 13, 1839, at which time she was aged eighty years and residing in Allen County, Kentucky, where she was still living in 1843.
No reference was made in the claim to a son named Joseph, or to any other children.

In 1839, Harbert and Griffin Wright made joint affidavit in Allen County, Kentucky, in behalf of soldier's widow, Elizabeth Wright, and in the same year, one John Wright, aged sixty-nine years three months, was living in Allen County, Kentucky, a leading member of the Methodist Church. Their relationship to soldier's family or to each other was not shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

State of Virginia County of Westmoreland } ss. Town of Oak Grove }
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Charles C. Sett, of the State County & Town aforesaid, Executor of the last Will of William Storke Sett Esq r deceased - son and only heir of said William Storke Sett - have made constituted and appointed and by these Presents do make constitute and appoint Nicholas Carroll of the City of New York and Washington City - my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name place and stead, to prosecute whatever Claim or Claims I of right hold or possess, on account of the Revolutionary services of my late father, William Storke Sett Esq r , for all arrearage of pension due me, or increase of pension due me, all singular whatever my Claim or Claims may be to said pensions, aforesaid - giving and granting unto my said Attorney, in the fullest and amplest manner, my full power and authority to take or cause to be taken all necessary and proper steps, in prosecuting the Claim or Claims aforesaid, belonging to, due, owing or payable to me for my said father's services in the War of the Revolution - but the prosecution of this Claim or Claims shall not bar me from any further or future Claim or Claims I may now or hereafter have - and said Claim or Claims when passed for payment shall be payable to myself in person - or to my order - as Executor
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal, at the place aforesaid, on this
day of September Eighteen hundred and forty four
Witness
Henry J. Garnett George M. Leader
Chas. C. Sett
Executor of the last will of W m Storke Sett Esq r deceased

November 28, 1930
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MMHF:MLB
Mrs. Fred L. Cretney 412 West 7th Street Leadville, Colorado
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 5614, that William Storke Jett, son of Colonel Thomas Jett, was born September 27, 1763, near Leeds in King George (later Westmoreland) County, Virginia.
While residing at the place of his birth he enlisted in September, 1779 and served as a private in the Westmoreland County, Virginia militia until January 31, 1781 when he was commissioned first lieutenant in Captain Harper's company of said militia and left the service in September, 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 12, 1832, while a resident of Westmoreland County (same place, near Leeds), Virginia.
He died about 1844, leaving a son, Charles C. Jett, of Oak Grove, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Name of soldier's wife is not given and there are no further data on file as to his family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

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May 20, 1926
Miss Eva Jett Reedville, VA.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 5614 it appears that William Storke Jett, son of Colonel Thomas Jett, was born September 27, 1763 near Leeds in King George County (later Westmoreland County), Virginia.
While residing at the place of his birth he enlisted in September 1780 1779 and served as a private in the Westmoreland County, Virginia Militia until January 31, 1781 when he was commissioned First Lieutenant in Captain Harper's Company of said militia and left the service in September 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 12, 1832 while a resident of Westmoreland County (same place, near Leeds), Virginia. He died about 1844, leaving a son Charles C. Jett of Oak Grove, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Name of soldier's wife is not given and there is no further data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., _____, 190
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Storke Jett a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. File 5,614
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Sept 1779 Private Westmoreland Co., Va. militia   Jan 31 1781 1 st Sergt Harker   and left the service in Sept 1781  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Westmoreland Co., Va.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 12, 1832 - Cl. al.
Residence at date of application, Westmoreland Co., Va.
Age at date of application, b. Sept. 27, 1763 in King George Co., later
Remarks: Westmoreland Co., Va. (near Seabrook) son of Col. Thomas Jett. Col. Jett died about 1844, leaving Charles C. Jett of Oak Grove, Westmoreland Co., Va., his son and only heir. No further family data.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Sir
Leeds Town Oct th 29. 1832
I have the Honor to transmit the papers of Mr. V. Hill, claiming a pension for Revolutionary services in the

War Department Pension Office
October 16. 1832
Sir
The papers in the case of William S. Tett have been examined, and they are herewith returned, the evidence being insufficient to authorize this Department to grant a pension. His Statement as to the length of his service is too indefinite. He must state under oath that "he cannot recollect with precision how long he was in actual service, but that he is positive that he was so engaged at different periods for a term amounting to at least            Months, as a Lieutenant, and for such service claims a Pension."
Very Respectfully Your Obed't Serv't J. L. Edwards
Gen J. P. Hunsford of Va Present
N viii over

Virginia Westmoreland County to wit:
This day William G. Lett personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace for the aforesaid County, and made oath that he cannot recollect with precision how long he was in actual service, but he is positive that he was so engaged, at different times, for a term amounting to at least Twelve months, as a lieutenant; and for which service he claims a pension.
Given under my hand and seal this 27 th day of October 1832.
Levi Washington

few day ago at the War Office - They have been convicted, & I presume will meet the views of Mr. Edwards - Mr. Pitt requests that His Certificate of Pension, with any instructions, may be forwarded to me - Directed to the P. Office "Ludlow Virginia"
I am very respectfully Yrs
John P. Hungerford

180 Prince St
New York Oct 2 nd 1864
Sir
I enclose a Power of attorney from Charles C. Lett Esq r of Oak Grove, Virginia, Executor of W m Storke Lett Esq r of Virginia, deceased.
William Storke Lett was a Lieutenant in the Virginia Service, in the war of the Revolution, the son of Colonel Thomas Lett, a distinguished citizen of that period.
Lieut. Lett was pensioned under the Act of 1832 at $160 per annum, for one years' service as Lieutenant.
The object of the present application is to procure the arrearage due the estate from the 10 th March 1831 to the period of his death.
Lieut. W. S. Lett served, in all, several years during the revolution and was entitled to a full pension of $320 per annum.
I am Sir
Very Resp y .
Mr. Atty. Genl.
N. Carroll

Reoham
5614
INVALID.
File No. 5614
William S Gitt
Lieut Rev war
Act: June 7 th '32
Index:—Vol. m , Page 192
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jan. 2 1/2 Mil. last. li Enl. Albert S. & Rev. Pres. Affair m. El. Feb. 193 Mil. Hist. to John L. Mange Alexandria, Va. m. El. Mch. 1/2 Mil. Dist. to Hon. Claude Adams, Louis Rep. P. El. 1912, Mar. 8 - Hist. to Mr. Harry F. Smith
1917 June 28 Hist. to Mrs. C. H. Hagan
1920, Apr. 6 Hist. to Mary Pinckard Box 4 Forsyth, Ga - En
1926 - May 20 - Hist. to Miss Eva Jett - MMNF
1930 Nov. 28 - Hist. to Mrs. Fred L. Cretney
1936 Mar. 4 - Hist. to Mrs. Lester Mack (Rev. in ch. W. 627 of Garrett Wright) - m. B.

Leadville Colo. Oct. 16-1930. Secretary of Interior Washington D.C.
Will you kindly send me the pension record of X William Stork  lett of Westmoreland Co. Virginia?
Also- Pension records for Ephraim Middlebrooks of Fairfield, Connecticut. and
Charles Hauline of Virginia? If they received pensions.
Yours very sincerely. (over) Mrs. Fred L. Cretney.
412-W-7-Rt. Leadville. Colorado.

RECEIVED MAR 24 1926
Reedville, Va.
March 22, '26
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Scott
I thank you so much for your recent information concerning my Revolutionary ancestor. Will you please let me have the history of service of William Starke Jett. We spell it Starke" now, but

it must be the same.
I shall appreciate your help very much indeed.
Very truly
Miss Eva Jett
Reedsville, Va
Rev. + 1812
Ware Section
William Stoke Jett
S. 6-814. "

Forsyth Ga.
March 18 1920
Bureau of Pensions Rev War Washington D.C.
Gentlemen, -
Please give me the record, if any, of my Revolutionary ancestor Wm. Starke Jett. Any information will be highly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Mary Pinckard
Box 4 Forsyth, Ga.

v 213 Solar Street Bristol, Virginia.
June 20, 1917.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C. Rev'd
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly give me the record of William S. Jett (lt.) (Westmoreland) S. of W. 1835-Penn. 2, 206 th listed in "Va. Rev. Soldiers"?
To prove "D. A. R." fra- ture I am trying to find the Revolution- ary record of Stephen

Jett, whose will is recorded in Washing- ton County, Va. - 1832 - or the record of his father (name not known) who lived in Greenup or West- moreland County, Va.
Any assistance you can give will be truly appreciated.
Yours respectfully, Auntie Jett Hagan (Mrs. J. F. Hagan) 213 Solar Street, Bristol, Va.

HARVEY F. SMITH ATTORNEY AT LAW CLARKSBURG, WEST VA. February 28th-1912.
216 Court St
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Gentlemen:
Send 85614 - see explanation in 816885
I have your favor of the 27th with enclosures, and I assure you that I appreciate very much your records in this matter. I was hardly of the opinion that William Storke Jett (Sur. File No. 5614) had moved out of Westmoreland County, Virginia, but he is the ancestor of William Jett and I will appreciate it if you will promptly give me a like record of his colonial and Revolutionary War record, similar to the ones you sent me about other parties. Also if the record discloses the name of his wife or any of his children, please do not overlook including their names, and any dates about births or marriages.
I will also thank you to give me the Revolutionary War record, as well as prior record on files in your office, of Philip Fedro (Fedrow), later spelled Fittro, of York County, Pa. He is listed in some Pennsylvania records as a Revolutionary Soldier, and is also my ancestor. I would like a similar record sent me as to him. These matters will be appreciated very much by me.
I have had great difficulty about getting any early history of the children of one Daniel Grant, as per your report of the 27th, (S. File 35985) Is it possible for you to direct me to any sources of information which in your opinion will give me further data about this ancestor. It clearly appears from your record that he was somewhat of an itinerant. I find where there was surveyed and patented to Daniel Grant, a tract of land called "Cornucopi" in Alleghany County, Maryland, now Garrett County, on or about 1774. It is about thirty miles northeast of Oakland, and he founded Grantsville, which consisted of about five houses and a church. I do not have the date when he made this settlement, but it was presumably soon after the land was patented. Have you the information if any of his engagements under the captains or colonels mentioned in his service, took him into the State of Maryland, in or about Garrett County, and if so, about what time. This will very much aid me in connecting this matter.
And if possible give me his P.O. address in Fleming Co., Ky. HFS/JLC and take in Reck Co., Ind. where his pension was mailed then.
Yours very truly,
Harvey F. Smith

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
JAN 10 1895
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
CHIEF'S DESK.
Full name of soldier:
Capt. William Storke Sett
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Westmoreland Co Virginia
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Westmoreland Co Virginia
Date of death (as near as possible):
about 1844
Christian name of widow:
No Widow. Surviving him
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
He received pension.
Remarks:
The Revolutionary officer has one child living - Mrs Jane Christian Marge
Your name and address:
John L Marge Alexandria Va Grandson of above officer

Alexandria Va Jan'y 14 th 1885
To The Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. Dear Sir
Will you kindly have the following request attended to, I desire to get a transcript of the full history of my Grandfather's, Captain William Storke Jett - Services in the Revolutionary Army. I wish to use said document soon as possible - And I would be under obligations if you will refer the matter to the proper division at your earliest convenience,
Yours Truly John L. Marge

Department of the Interior. BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D.C. June 1, 1891
Hon Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir:
I have the honor to request that you will please furnish so much of the Military history of William Stork Jett who served in the Revolutionary War and was a pensioner, residing in the State of Virginia, and died about the year 1843.
Very Respectfully
D. Hendrickson
Send to - James Mays M.D. Alexandria Va.