Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7709, for George Thornton, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Thornton, George
S 7709
Boarded
CONTENTS

Virginia 32,366
George Thornton
of Greene Co. in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Thornton of the regt., commanded by in the ★ A.C. & Virginia line for 1 year ★ Va. Line Aug. 1, 1904. Records corrected. ff
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of August 1845 and sent to Coleman Payne Harrisonburg, Va.
Arrears to the 14th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk Book E. Vol. 6 1/2 Page 35.
Ref.

Record of the Births Births of our family

George Thornton born 18 th Nov 1752 Margaret Thornton 20 th June 1758 Married 9 th Jan y 1774 C J Thornton born 18 th Aug 1785 Ann Thornton 25 th Dec 1796 Peter Thornton 5 March 1799 Marg t Thornton 30 Sept 1803 C Thornton 12 Dec 1805 J & Lucy B Thornton 3 March 1808 J S Thornton 14 Feb 1808 A Thornton 14 Oct 1808 John Thornton 31 Oct 1809 Wm Thornton 30 Aug 1809
Mary O'Ketty departed this life Sept 1822 Margaret Thornton Do. Do on 29 Jan y 1823 aged 66 years

Declaration
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George Thornton Esq.
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No 37.067 George Thornton Thornton
Private.
12 mo. service
$40 per annum
Act June 7, 1832
Virginia Race
To Coleman Page, Harrisonburg, Va.

1 State of Virginia
Giles County S.S.
On this 13 th day of June 1845 personally appeared in open Court before the Court of said County now sitting Mr. George Thornton a resident of the said County and State aforesaid aged nearly three years next November who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated commencing altogether 16 fourteen months service in the Revolutionary war; that during all of his said Revolutionary service he was a resident of the County of Caroline Virginia adjoining Spotsylvania County; that he was a militia private for twelve months out of the above fourteen months and the remaining two months was in the regular service; that in the month of June 1775 a call for men was made in his County by his brother Captain Anthony Thornton for a three months tour of duty; that in the said Anthony Thornton's company he was drafted and one William Burrows a neighbor to him was the Lieutenant of said company; that all hands being ready were marched to the Lower County and stationed near Williamsburg then Capital of Virginia and was head quarters for the State militia. That his company in together with several other County companies after remaining near Williamsburg for some time like six weeks were ordered to the Capital itself, whither all parties went in expectation of the enemy; that his company remained in Williamsburg till the expiration of the period of enlistment being three months and the enemy failing to make their appearance all hands were discharged and that he returned home as well as he now remembers the 12 th or fifteenth of September 75 - 6 or 7 days over his time; that on his way down to the Lower County he passed through, Bruns, Kenner, & St. George, Counties; that he received from said service a written discharge given him by the oldest officer in company & command from Caroline County, when now he cannot now call away to the great length of time elapsed since service; that out of respect to his "discharged"

would be of service account to him he took no special care of it and has not seen them for many years; that during said term of three months his company were not associated with any portion of the Regular army and therefore cannot name any of their officers; that after serving said term of three months he demurred at Home till the month of July 1776 when another call for men was again made by the above named Captain Anthony Thornton under whom he again entered as a private and served a term of three months in the lower Country near Williamsburg and a part of the time were there stationed at that place in company with other forces from Lower Virginia; that among the officers whom he knew from a distance was one Captain War of Orange County Virginia; that said term of three months was performed by guarding the Country below and about Williamsburg in the expectation of British invasion as was thought they prepared by intention to approach urban and destroy the Capitol at Williamsburg as also the Towns of James River & the adjacent Country; that during this term as before his company was not attached with any portion of the regular army; that commanding officers were such as were the oldest officers and they commanded their respective Companies; that in marching to Williamsburg his company passed over nearly the same ground that they crossed in marching the first time to the lower Country - that during said term his company was marched to Norfolk to secure that place from the enemy; that his company remained at Norfolk for four weeks and the time for which it had been called not having expired all hands were discharged and he said Thornton came Home in October 76 the day of the month he cannot state; that he remained at Home after that term till the month of May 1778 he thinks when he again entered the militia and served a term of three months under Cap. 3. Tain Williams Bulkenon as before said his neighbor who had been Lieutenant under his brother Anthony during the preceding term of his service; but who had then been promoted to his brother Anthony's station as Captain; that said company was called out to counteract the movements of the British there on the Potomac north of Carolina County

where they had been pillaging and burning a number of houses belonging to the Americans; that his company marched up the Potomac to Washington County and remember very well many houses belonging to a Mr. Brugh were burnt by the enemy and that his company arrived at the river of action too late to quench the flames; that having done all the mischief in their power they descended the Potomac and that his company proceeded there- on board with the belief they would land at another point be- low - and when his company reached "Port Royal" a village in Caroline County was arrived that in ascending the River the British man of war "Rose Bush" had struck a sand bar and might be easily captured; that all hands immediately put out for the spot and just as they reached the Bushes of the River the Rebel hoisted her flags and "broke off". That this circumstance is impressed on his mind because he was one of the company and that the trip was performed in a short time - The distance was 30 miles to the "Rose Bush" and the soldiers travelled it in two hours; that fearing the enemy still prepared invasion his com- pany in company with others proceeded them the British to the Bay and ascertaining they had gone off and not terms of service having expired his or twelve days before he was discharged from that war. That from this time he therein received a written discharge from his command- ing officer whose name he thinks was James From the other officer from his County. That he passed over or through the following Counties during said trip under Reubner as well as he now remembers, but that he does not now know who his Lieutenant was during said trip; that he thinks it was one Stephen Martin of which he cannot say posi- tively; that his discharge from that 3rd trip he has not seen for many years past and does not believe it can be found for that no one was in charge of any of them; that the follow- ing are the Counties which his company passed through during said third trip viz: King William, New Kent, Charles City, Isle of Wight, Nansemond & Sussex. That after this trip he returned home where he remained till the year of 1779 the month of 4 th September when another call for men was made and he again entered the service for three months under the said Captain William Beukner under whom he served his last preceding trip, and that on 18 th May

was Lieutenant under Rutledge during that time which he remained has been my first Cousin; that this call was made by the Governor and the militia were ordered to "head quarters" at Williamsburg whether his company went and was stationed at that place for 8 weeks then his company and several others were transferred to "Camp Holly" near Richmond Virginia where they remained till the remaining month expired and the new year all discharged and became Home and went again joined the army till the Spring of 1781 he joined the regular and was 2nd Lieutenant in Col. Thornton's com- pany that as such he served about two months and was dismissed by the Commander Col. Mathews or Mathis who said the office of second Lieutenant had been abolished that I received a written discharge and came Home; that at the time of joining the Regulars he learned force was collecting to meet Cornwallis then approaching or in Virginia - that many of his neighbors and friends were taken in the neighborhood all preparing for battle - that he says he does not know if he does not know that the General himself was in person that many circumstances connected with his services could be mentioned but he thinks it unnecessary as the reasons for his delay are in our corner applying as set forth and herewith annexed: That his last trip in the militia was as above under Captain William Rutledge, and that for his said four trips of three months each in the militia he claims a pension; that he has no documentary evidence in support of his claim nor does he know of any living witness at this time by whom he can positively prove the above services either in the militia or in the regular army; that for many years past his neighbors and friends have from time to time repeatedly urged him to apply for a pension which at one time he thought he would not do because he had assured him sufficient property for the balance of his days - and again he was not certain in his mind that he could draw for services in the militia supposing that those in the regular ser- vice were the soldiers Congress gave a pension to and not being absolutely certain that as a militia man his

Claim would be allowed has been the sole reason of his delay: but being recently informed that his claim certainly was a just one and having in the decline of life as is natural, distributed his property among his children for their advancement but being unable in his old age to manage it himself, he feels himself compelled to receive whatever amount may be coming to him for his said Revolutionary services to add to his comforts and secure his wants. That in addition he will remember all the money he ever received for his services aforesaid was $ 21. 6. 20 paid him whilst in the war.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and do hereby claim his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any State whatsoever. Given to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid
George Thornton
Teste.
R. Pritchett Clerk
We Benjamin Cree, a Clergy man residing in Mr. George Thornton's neighborhood and Fanny Collins residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Mr. George Thornton who has submitted and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be nearly ninety years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. The belief that he was such is general and we never heard in our lives any doubt expressed of his services as a soldier. We have known him for 60 years past.
Benjamin Cree Clergyman.
Fanny Collins Neighbors for 60 years.
Given to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid.
Teste.
R. Pritchett Clerk Greene County Court.

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the Act department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Benjamin Leuel who has signed the preceding certificate is a blacksmith resident in Mr. Thompson's neighborhood and that Dandy Collins who has signed the same is also a resident of the same neighborhood and is a creditable person - indeed a man of high standing - and that their statement is entitled to full credit.
Teste
R. Pritchett Clerk Greene County Court.
State of Virginia Greene County S.S.
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of George Thompson for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 12 th day of June 1845.
R. Pritchett Clerk Greene County Court.

Proof of birth-

Virginia
Giles County ss:
This day personally appeared before me in my said County Anthony Thornton and  himself a justice of the peace for said County and known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing affidavit and made oath in due form of law that the annexed document containing the births and deaths of his father's family was taken many years ago from the old family bible belonging to his father which was presented by his said father to his sister Lucy B. Ernst then residing in the State of Kentucky; that no such affidavit was made the same has been in his possession since the present time and is the only record he has had of the births of his father's family since the same was signed by him as aforesaid.
George Thornton
Known to me and subscribed before me (Daniel Miller a justice of the peace for said County of Giles. As witness my hand and seal this 14 th day of June 1845.
Daniel Miller
Virginia, Giles County, To all: I Robert Pritchard Clerk of the Court of Giles County, Certify that Daniel Miller Esq. is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name this 16 th day of June 1845, in the City of Lynchburg of the Commonwealth.
R Pritchard Clerk Giles County Court.

At a Court held for the County of Greene under State of Virginia on Saturday  the  14th  day of June 1845 the following questions and answers were received by the said Court and ordered to be enrolled to the War Department at Washington City. The same being given under oath by George Thornton of said County upon his application for a Pension under act of June 7th 1832 - eight hundred and thirty two.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
Answer.
I was born in Caroline County Virginia on the 18th day of November 1752 at a place in said County called "Gaines Bridges" now called "Gaines Depot".
2nd.
Have you any records of your age and if so where is it?
Answer.
Yes I have a record of my age and it is here with enclosed having been taken many years ago from my old family Bible which I then gave to my daughter Lucy B. Smart then about going to Kentucky where she now lives.
3rd
Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war and where do you now live?
Answer.
At the time of all my services in the Revolutionary war I was a resident of Caroline County Virginia I came to the County of Orange where I now live in the Spring of 1782 and have ever since that time lived on the farm I now live on being in Greene County formerly Orange.
4th
How were you called into service; were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom.
Answer.
I was a drafted soldier - I was never a substitute for any one.

5 th State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops when you served; such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service. Answer.
I was never associated with any portion of the regulars till I joined the regular army in the year 1781. as before said; I then served but a short time only in consequence of the order from the Commanding Colonel that the office of 2nd Lieutenant should be abolished and with a good many others were accordingly discharged from service and I never again joined the army. I remember that Col. Matthews the then Commander of us brought me Captain M c Lean to resign that Daniel Colomann a favourite of the Colonel might fill his place that he remembers M c Lean refused at which Col. Matthews became greatly enraged and I heard him threaten to break M c Lean of his commission. His service in the regular army was as near as I can remember 2 months. As before said during my militia train for which I claimed a pension my troops were not during the whole time connected or in company with any portion of the regulars - that regulars however would frequently pass from South to North Virginia of which I heard only. Thus I also will remember that all the compensation I ever received for my Revolutionary service was $21.88 3/4. paid me by my brother the aforesaid Anthony Thornton during my 2 months service with the regulars - he I think was pay master at that time and gave me the above sum of 21.88 3/4. During my militia train I spent my own money which amounted when put together to the sum of $176. 10.8. or there about. And this circumstance I think any of my neighbours can testify to for I have spoken of it unreservedly for the last 60 years and more.
6 th .
Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it.
Answer.
I received a written discharge at the end of each

ever in the militia and they were given to me by the oldest officer from my County in service all of whose names I do not remember. The only one the oldest officer from the several Counties should whilst in service command the men from his County. I also received a discharge from the two months in the regular army and not knowing they would avoid me any thing took no care of them. I suppose it would be a mere chance for any soldier to find as the month close his discharge without having cash to pay for it and - which I would have done I considered it unportious.
7 th
State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your service of the Revolution.
Answer.
Having lived in my present home for the last 60 years and having also raised a large family of sons and daughters suppose my neighbors are well acquainted with me - my nearest neighbors who can testify to my veracity or proceedings are those whom I have known ever since 1780 and who now adjoin my plantation except one or two - they are Sandy Collins who remembers when I first settled in the County, Daniel Miller, Richard White a Revolutionary soldier and also George Shearman and William Kempton whom are Revolutionaries - Capt. Thomas Dean, representative from this and Orange County and many others whose names might be mentioned - all of whom if desired will furnish evidence of my character and of my service by tradition.
I further state as the cause of my delay in not asking for a pension till this late hour, that I concluded at one time never to apply having as I thought enough property for my own use, but recently in the endeavor to provide the welfare of my children surrendered my property to them for their benefit being too old and infirm to manage myself; that I now find myself in straitened circumstances and therefore would upon reflection like to get whatever amount may be coming

to me on account of said service - that my right for your purs frequently told me I ought to apply which I refused to do on all occasions. His recital the circumstances I men- tion induced me to alter my determination.
George Thornton
Sworn to and subscribed this day and date above being Saturday 14 th of June 1845. Teste.
R. Pritchett Clk Greene County Court.
Virginia
Greene County S.S.
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of said County hereby certify that the foregoing questions and answers contains the original proceedings of the said Court of Greene County in the matter of the application of George Thornton for a Pleader under act of June 1832.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 14 th day of June 1845, and in the year of the Commonwealth.
R. Pritchett Clk Greene County Court.

February 28, 1938.
Charles W. Reynolds, M.D. 48 West 4th Street Covington, Kentucky.
BA-J/ILL am George Thornton S. 7709
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of George Thornton, born in 1752, of Caroline County, Virginia, who was a pensioner.
The data given herein are found in pension claim, S. 7709, based upon service of George Thornton in the Revolutionary War.
George Thornton was born November 18, 1752, at Guinea's Bridge, Caroline County, Virginia; the names of his parents are not given.
While a resident of Caroline County, Virginia, he enlisted and served in the Virginia troops, as follows: from June 1775, three months and six or seven days as a private in the company of his brother, Captain Anthony Thornton; from July 1776, three months in the same company; from May 1778, three months as a private in Captain William Buckner's company; and from September 1778, three months as a private in the same company. He enlisted in the spring of 1781, and served two months as 2 nd lieutenant in the company of his brother, Captain Anthony Thornton, in Colonel Matthews' Regiment.
In the spring of 1780 or 1782, George Thornton moved from Caroline County, Virginia, to Orange County (that part which was later Greene County), Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 13, 1845, at which time he resided in Greene County, Virginia.
The soldier married January 9, 1774, Margaret, whose maiden

name is not shown. She was born June 20, 1758 and died January 29, 1823.
Children of George and Margaret Thornton:
C. T. Thornton born August 18, 1775. Ann Thornton " December 25, 1776. Peter Thornton " March 5, 1779. Mary P. Thornton " September 30, 1781, married --Kertley, and died in September 1822. C. Thornton born December 12, 1783. G & Lucy B. Thornton " March 3, 1786. T.S. and Z.S. " " February 14, 1788. Anthony Thornton " October 14, 1790. John Thornton " October 31, 1792. William Thornton " August 30, 1795.
----- In 1845, their son, Anthony Thornton, noted above, was Justice of the Peace for Greene County, Virginia. Their daughter, Lucy B. Thornton, (above) married ----Smoot, and moved to Kentucky many years previous to 1845; the name of her husband was not stated. She resided in Kentucky in 1845.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

1914 Aug. 17 Hist. to Mrs. James L. Gentry. V. L. H. 1916 Mar. 25 Hist. to Mrs. R. L. Campbell Hist. to Mrs. H. E. Vitt. 1917. Mar. 29. To Dr. Mr. Earl. So. For Lumbstone 1920 Dec. 3 Hist. to Lucile Rucker 1927 Apr. 2 - Hist. to Mary M. Cross 1931 - June 30 Hist. to Mrs. Angeline Bowman " " " " Mrs. Sallie Foster 1933 - Feb. 4. Hist. to Annie Louise Tyler 1938 - Feb. 28 - Hist. to Charles A. Reynolds
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7709
INVALID.
File No. 7709
George Thornton
Paris Tenn War
Act: June 1 th 1932
Index: — Vol. 105 , Page 373
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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James P. Edwards Esq.
Washington City
D.C.
Humilis pueri pater

Harrisburg Virginia
June 17th 1875.
Dear Sir:
Herewith outlined are the papers for a pension made by old Mr. Thornton of Greene County - which you will please examine and inform me of the result as soon as convenient for you.
In haste.
Yours very Resp.
William Payson
To Geo. L. Donald Esq.
Washington D.C.

AMIE-LOUISE TYLER 3401 SOUTH BENTON KANSAS CITY, MO.
Jan 25, 1933
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs-
In able to join the Daughters of American Revolution I am requested to get the service record of my ancestor's service record of my ancestor in the Revolutionary War.

AMIE-LOUISE TYLER 3401 SOUTH BENTON KANSAS CITY, MO.
Thank you for the information.
Sincerely
Amie-Louise Tyler
3401 S. Benton Kansas City,
Mo.

AMIE-LOUISE TYLER 3401 SOUTH BENTON KANSAS CITY, MO.
This certificate of service should be issued in my name. The mans name was George Thornton a private in Capt. Buckner's Co and other companies of Militia. He received a pension. He was born in Caroline Co. Va. Nov 18, 1752 - died Aug 30, 1853. Married Margaret Stanley June 9, 1774

Rever Harrisonburg No. C April 21, 1916. /
Revolutionary War Records Section Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Will you please send me the Military Service of the follow- ing men. George Thornton of Orange Co. Va. He married Margaret Stanley Jan. 9, 1794 Thomas Stanley a brother-in- law of George Thornton and Pleasant Agleby of Albemarle Co. Va.
Very respectfully Mrs F. E. Vitt

FINANCE COMMITTEE MAR 16 1916
W. Rev. Warrenton Mo. March 10 th 16
Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir.
Will you please send me as soon as possible a certificate of Service or a certificate showing that George Thornton of Orange Co. Virginia was a soldier in Revolutionary War

I am an applicant for membership in D. A. R., and need this certificate to prove my eligibility am sure George Thornton was in Revolutionary War - Thanking you in advance for your early Reply -
Mrs R B Campbell,
Warrenton
209 East Market St - No.

Atlanta Ga.
Aug 10. 1914.
To The Department of Pensions.
Washington D.C.
I write to ask if you will be kind enough to send me the record of my ancestor George Thornton who fought in the Revolutionary War, and afterwards drew a pension until his

death in 1853. He died in Greene Co Va and is buried there but I don't know whether Greene had been taken from Orange at that time or not. I am almost sure it had been by that time. I don't know whether it was from Greene Orange or Caroline that he entered the Army. His Father Anthony lived in Caroline Co.
I had all these records but my home was burned by fire and I lost them. And am now trying to replace them.
Thanking you for any trouble you may have I am Yours truly
Mrs James C Gentry 174 St Charles Ave Atlanta Ga

Rev H
Columbia Mo.
Nov 1 st , 1920.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Department of Interior.
Dear Sir,
Rev. War. Sec.
Kindly advise me as soon as possible of the records in your Bureau of Lieut. George Thornton during the Revolutionary War.
Lieut. George Thornton married Margaret Stanley 1774. He was born in 1752. was a brother of Col. Anthony Thornton. Lieut. George Thornton lived in Caroline Co. Va. at the time of the Revolution.
Thanking you in advance
I remain
W. 8 th - St.
Lucile Rucker.

320 Chester
Little Rock, Arkansas
February 7, 1927
The Department of the Interior The Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please send me - the record (genealogical) of George Thornton? His wife was Margaret Stanley, and they lived in Caroline County, Virginia. I am a member of - the D. A. R. and am trying to trace another line. Two distant relatives have, I believe, become members of - the D. A. R. through George Thornton. They are Mrs. Lydia Huff Campbell (National number 124347) and Mrs. Wyata Campbell Garrison (National number 124348).
Yours truly Mary M. Craig

401 E. Green St. Warrensburg, Mo
June 3-1931
Department of The Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:—
Please send me a statement of the military service of George Thornton, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. His residence at time of enlistment was Caroline Co. Va.
His claim for pension was allowed June 13-1848. His residence at date of application was Green Co. formerly Orange Co. Va. He was born Nov. 18-1752 at Guinea Bridge Caroline Co. Va.
He married Margaret Stanley Jan 9-1774.
Respectfully, Mrs Sallie Foster

209 N. Maguire St. Harrisonburg, Mo
June 30 1931
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:—
Will you please send a statement of the military history of George Thornton a soldier of the Revolu- tionary War? His residence at time of enlistment was Caroline Co. Va.
His claim for pension was allowed June 13-1848. His residence at date of ap- plication was Green Co. formerly Orange Co. Va.
He was born Nov. 18, -1782 at Guinea Bridge, Caroline Co. Va.
He married Margaret Stanley Jan 9-1774.
Very respectfully, Mrs Angeline Bowman Vida Villa Honolulu T. Hawaii

Covington, Ky., February 12, 1938.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I should like the military record as shown by his pension papers of George Thornton , born in 1752, served in the company of Capt. Wm Buckner and received a pension for such. He was of Caroline County, Virginia.
Respectfully yours,
Chas. W. Reynolds, M.D., 48 West Fourth Street, Covington, Ky.
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April 2, 1927
Mary M. Craig 320 Chester Little Rock, Ark.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 7708 it appears that George Thornton was born November 18, 1752 at Guinea's Bridge, Caroline County, Virginia.
While a resident of Caroline County, Virginia he enlisted and served in the Virginia Troops as follows:
From June 1775, three months and six or seven days, a private in Captain Anthony Thornton's Company (his brother), and from July 1776, three months in the same company.
From May 1778, three months, a private in Captain William Buckner's Company, and from September 1779, three months, a private in the same company.
He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served two months as Second Lieutenant in his brother's, Captain Anthony Thornton's Company, Colonel Matthews Regiment.
In the spring of 1780 or 1782 he moved from Caroline County, Virginia to Orange County (that part which was later
Miss Helen read this & O. H. L. my interpretation of the original statement.

Greene County), Virginia, and while living on the same farm (then in Greene County) was allowed pension on his application executed June 13, 1845.
Soldier married January 9, 1774, Margaret born June 20, 1758, maiden name not given. She died January 29, 1823.
Their children were:
C. T. Thornton ..... born August 18, 1775. Ann Thornton ..... " December 25, 1776. Peter Thornton ..... " March 5, 1779. Mary P. Thornton ..... " September 30, 1781, married ..... Kert- ley, and died in Sep- tember 1822. C. Thornton ..... " December 12, 1783. G. & Lucy B. Thornton " March 3, 1786. T.S. (or Z.?) S. Thornton " February 14, 1788. Anthony Thornton ..... " October 14, 1790, living in Greene County, Virginia in 1845. John Thornton ..... " October 31, 1792. William Thornton ..... " August 30, 1795.
Lucy B. Thornton, above named, married ..... Smoot and moved to Kentucky many years prior to 1845, where she still lived in that year.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

February 4, 1933.
Amie Louise Tyler 3401 S. Benton Kansas City, Missouri.
BA-J/ILL George Thornton S. 7709
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of George Thornton, a soldier of Virginia in the Revolutionary War and a pensioner.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 7709, based upon the military service of George Thornton.
George Thornton was born November 18, 1752, in Guinea's Bridge, Caroline County, Virginia; the names of his parents are not stated.
While a resident of Caroline County, Virginia, he enlisted and served in the Virginia troops as follows: from June, 1775, three months and six or seven days as private in Captain Anthony Thornton's Company (his brother), and from July, 1776, three months in the same company; from May, 1778, three months, as private in Captain William Buckner's Company, and from September, 1779, three months as private in the same company. He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served two months as 2 nd Lieutenant in Captain Anthony Thornton's Company (his brother), Colonel Matthews' Regiment.
In the spring of 1780 or 1782, George Thornton moved from Caroline County, Virginia, to Orange County (that part which was later Greene County), Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 13, 1845, at which time he resided in Greene County, Virginia.
The soldier married on January 9, 1774, Margaret, whose maiden

name is not given. She was born June 20, 1758 and died January 29, 1823.
The following names of the children of George Thornton and his wife, Margaret, are given:
C. T. Thornton ... born August 18, 1775. Ann Thornton ... " December 25, 1776. Peter " ... " March 5, 1779. Mary P. " ... " September 30, 1781, married ...Kertley, and died in September, 1822. C. Thornton ... " December 12, 1783. G & Lucy B. Thornton " March 3, 1786. T.S. or Z.S. " " February 14, 1788. Anthony Thornton " October 14, 1790. John Thornton " October 31, 1792 William Thornton " August 30, 1795.
In 1845, their son, Anthony Thornton, was Justice of the Peace for Greene County, Virginia. *At that time, their daughter, Lucy B., whose married name was then Smoot, was living in Kentucky; she had moved to that state many years previously. The name of her husband is not stated.
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Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.
Their daughter Lucy B. Thornton married  Smoot & moved to Ky. many years pr. to 1845. name of husband not stated. she lived in Ky in 1845.

June 30, 1931
Mrs. Angeline Bowman Vida Villa Honolulu, T. Hawaii
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MMHF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 7709, that George Thornton was born, November 18, 1752, at Guinea's Bridge, Caroline County, Virginia.
While a resident of Caroline County, Virginia, he enlisted and served in the Virginia troops, as follows:- from June, 1775, three months and six or seven days as private in the company of Captain Anthony Thornton (soldier's brother); and from July, 1776, three months in the same company; from May, 1778, three months as private in Captain William Buckner's company; and from September, 1779, three months as private in the same company. He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served two months as 2 nd lieutenant in the company of his brother, Captain Anthony Thornton in Colonel Matthews' regiment.
In the spring of 1780 or 1782 he moved from Caroline County, Virginia, to Orange (that part which was later Greene) County, Virginia, and while living on the same farm (then in Greene County) was allowed pension on his application executed, June 13, 1845.
Soldier married, January 9, 1774, Margaret, born June 30, 1758, maiden name not given. She died, January 29, 1823.
Children of George and Margaret Thornton:
C. T. Thornton born August 18, 1775 Ann " " December 25, 1776 Peter " " March 5, 1779 Mary P. " " September 30, 1781, married ____ Kertley, and died in September, 1822. C. " " December 12, 1783

Children continued -
C.& Lucy B. Thornton born March 3, 1786 T. S. (or Z.?) S. " " February 14, 1788 Anthony " " October 14, 1790, living in Greene County, Virginia, in 1845. John " " October 31, 1792 William " " August 30, 1795.
Lucy B. Thornton, above-named, married _____ Smoot, and moved to Kentucky many years prior to 1845, where she still lived in that year.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

June 30, 1931
Mrs. Sallie Foster 401 E. Grover Street Warrensburg, Missouri
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section NOMHF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 7709, that George Thornton was born, November 18, 1752, at Guinea's Bridge, Caroline County, Virginia.
While a resident of Caroline County, Virginia, he enlisted and served in the Virginia troops, as follows:- from June, 1775, three months and six or seven days as a private in the company of his brother, Captain Anthony Thornton; and from July, 1776, three months in the same company; from May, 1778, three months as a private in Captain William Buckner's company; and from September, 1779, three months as private in the same company. He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served two months as 2 nd lieutenant in the company of his brother, Captain Anthony Thornton, in Colonel Matthews' regiment.
In the spring of 1780 or 1782 he moved from Caroline County, Virginia, to Orange (that part which was later Greene) County, Virginia, and while living on the same farm (then in Greene County) was allowed pension on his application executed, June 13, 1845.
Soldier married, January 9, 1774, Margaret, born, June 20, 1758, maiden name not given. She died, January 29, 1823.
Children of George and Margaret Thornton:
C. T. Thornton, born August 18, 1775 Ann " " December 25, 1776 Peter " " March 5, 1779

Children continued -
Mary P. Thornton born September 30, 1781, married ____Kartley, and died in September, 1822. C. " " December 12, 1783 G.& Lucy B. " " March 3, 1786 T. S.(or Z. ?) S. " " February 14, 1788 Anthony " " October 14, 1790, living in Greene County, Virginia, in 1845. John " " October 31, 1792 William " " August 30, 1795.
Lucy B. Thornton, above-named, married _____ Smoot, and moved to Kentucky many years prior to 1845, where she was still living in that year.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
S. F. 770 9
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of George Thornton 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1775 3 mos. 6 or 7 days Pvt. *Anthony Thornton ✓ Va.   July 1776 3 mos. Anthony Thornton ✓   May 1778 3 mos. William Buckner ✓   Sept. 1779 3 mos. William Buckner ✓   Spring 1781 3 mos. 2nd Lieut. Capt Anthony Thornton Col. Matthews  
* his brother who was afterwards Paymaster
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Caroline Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, June 13 1845 His el. was al.
Residence at date of application, Greene Co. formerly Orange Co. Va.
Age at date of application, born in Caroline Co. Va. Nov. 18. 1752
Remarks: H. mar. Jan'y 9. 1774 Margaret --- b. June 20. 1758 She died Jan'y 29. 1823. Children: C. T. Thornton b. Aug. 18. 1775-Ann b. Dec. 25-1776. Peter b. Mch. 5-1779. Mary P. b. Sept. 30. 1781. mar. --- Kirtly & d. Sept. 1822. C. Thornton b. Dec. 12. 1783. G + Lucy B. b. Mch. 3. 1786. J. S. Thornton b. Feb'y 14. 1788. A. Thornton b. Oct. 14. 1790. John b. Oct. 31. 1792. William b. Aug. 30. 1795. Lucy B. mar. Smart & moved to Ky. in 1845. Anthony, Soldier's son, was a Justice of the Peace in 1845.
Respectfully,
ACTING Commissioner.
Many years prior to 1845

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Thornton, James GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 7883 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED April 9, 179? to not shown
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.