Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 18517, for Robert Todd, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Todd, Robert
R. 18517
Va. Half Pay
Waynes 1794 campaign
CONTENTS
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Hon.
W. J. Brown
In diacopij
Ind.

To the Hon W. G Brown. Marion County Ind a Oct r 16 th 1880
Dr Sir Some time in 1833, (as I now recollect the time) Genl. W. O'Neal as the adm r . for that especial purpose, of the late Genl Robert Todd of Fayette County Kentucky, and as the Attorney at Law, & in fact, for his B. heirs, applied for, and rec d a certain sum of money (The precise amt, not now remembered) from the Va. Treasury at Richmond, supposed at the time, to be the sum due, to the heirs of Capt Robert Todd, who is the same Robert Todd above refered to, for his services, as Capt. in the Regt of Col Geo Hays Blk. Sufficient and satisfactory testimony, of services by Capt Todd, till the close of the War, had been procured, in the country, which was rendered conclusive, by the discovery of Record evidence at Richmond, and thereupon the pay t of. was made to Genl. Butler as an heir by marriage, and as Agent & Atty for the other heirs of Capt Todd. I have it, from what I later, for reliable authority, that the amt. refered to, was not all, that was due the heirs, but that a portion yet remains due and unpaid. Your very recent, and ample opportunities for information on this, & other matters connected with it, will, I hope, enable you to satisfy me, and those who have an interest with me, by replying to the following

inquiries. 5 Was the pay d made to the officers, then of said Regt., their heirs, or Agents, at the time refered to, full pay d , and do the receipts given, bar their claims, to any balance, that might otherwise have been their due. If not, and if they are still entitled, to whom shall they look for information, as to the amt. still due, & the time when, and place where, pay d thereof will be made. And lastly, will the power or agency of Genl. Butler, by which he recd- the sum of - (being unrevoked), enable him without further preparation, or trouble, to receive a receipt for the same. If this would be so, it would, the heirs, both trouble & expense. There are four heirs only, and all living, (to wit) Dr. Jn o Dodd and Mrs. W. D. Butler of Kentucky, my brother Thomas J. Dodd, and myself of Indiana. A reply, at a time which will suit your convenience, will greatly oblige the heirs of Col. J. Dodd, and be acknowledged as an addition to your frequent favours by Sir, Yours Respectfully
Levi L. Dodd
How. N. S. Brown Indianapolis

Mar 20/50
Robert Todd.
Act. 5 July 1832.
Yours sincerely
Filed by
Francis A. Dickinson Atty.

Washington 19 March 1850
Sir,
As the Attorney of Joseph Segar Attorney of William P. Butler, Admin- istrator on the estate of Robert Todd de? who was a Captain in the Illinois Regiment and served until the end of the War of the Revolution, I have the honor to present to you his claim for commutation with interest giving credit for the amount of half pay heretofore paid under the act of Congress of 5 th July 1832. - Enclosed you will find a copy of the evidence which was before the Court at Richmond establishing this claim
I am, Sir, very respectfully Francis A. Dickins.
James L Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions.

Memoranda
Rakut Lodd

Robert Todd - Capt in Clark's reg t received judgment in the Sup Court of (Henrico) Virginia for half pay for life amounting to $7,403. -
He also received from Va in 1784. 4000 acres of land as Capt in Clark's reg t

Todd's admor v } Copy Papers Leonith } etc.
For Jos. Segar 195
Recd. of Jos. Segar 195

To the Honorable William Brockenbrough Judge of the Sup rs Court of Law for Henrico County. —
Your Petitioner respectfully represents that letters of administration de bonis non have been gran- ted to him by the General Court on the estate of Robt. Todd deceased who was a Captain in Virginia State Line and be- longed to the Illinois regiment under the command of Col. George R. Clarke. — That your Petitioner as admr as aforesaid is entitled to the compensation promised to the said Captain Todd in consideration of the faithfull and gallant services rendered this Commonwealth as a revolutionary officer in the State Line. In support of which he begs leave to offer the following evidence. That the said Captain Todd entered the army at an early period of the revolution and recieved his first Commission as Captain in December 1778, and another for the same rank in March 1780, both of which copies accompany this petition. Marked A. —
Your Petitioner would refer this honorable Court to a report of a board of Officers appointed by the Executive in pursuance of an Act of Assembly which said board convened in the City of Richmond in 1782 and among other Officers reported Captain Robt. Todd as entitled to the half pay compensation allowed by the Act of 1779. — That your petitioner's intestate never did receive his half pay or any compensation whatever, will fully appear by reference to the Auditor's Certificate Marked (B)
Your petitioner prays the attention of this honorable Court to sundry affidavits of the most respectable men in Kentucky all deposing to the fact that Capt n Todd continued in actual service during the war and behaving himself in a gallant and Officer like manner. These documents are marked (C) and accompany this petition. —
Your petitioner further state that his intestate died some time in the month of March 1814 as will ap- pear by the affidavit of Thos O Bodley accompanying this petition

Petition and marked (D) Your petitioners applied to the Auditor of issue to him as the administrator de bonis non of Captain Robert Todd a warrant on the treasury for the amount of the said half pay for life (to wit) from 1783 down to 1814 the time the said Capt n Todd died, which the Auditor refuses to do. From this decision your petitioner considers himself aggrieved and do appeal to this honorable Court for justice and to order and direct the Auditor to issue to your petitioner a warrant on treasury for thirty one years half pay of a Captain's rank in the Illinois regiment.
W. O. Butler
The claim of Wm O Butler admin r of Robert Todd for the half pay alleged to be due to the said Todd as a Captain in the Illinois regiment commanded by George Rogers Clarke.
This claim is rejected by the Auditor who refers for the reasons of his rejection to the case of John Girault's admin r v. the Auditor pending in the Superior Court of Herkco, and to his answer therein filed.
Jas E Heath A.P.A
State of Kentucky
Shelby County Set.
Capt n Blau W. Ballard this day personally appeared before me George P. Miller a justice of the Peace in and for the county and commonwealth aforesaid, and made oath that he the deponent became acquainted with Genl l Robt t Todd late of the county of Fayette and State of Kentucky some time in the Winter 1779 at which time he the said Todd was a Captain in the Virginia State line, in the Regiment under the command of George Rogers Clarke commonly called the Illinois Regiment. He further

further says that he knew the said Todd intimately and frequently done military duty with him at various points, and that he this deponent always understood and verily believes that he the said Todd continued in the service as a Captain of the said Regiment until the same was disbanded at the close of the war.
Subscribed and sworn to Plan W. Ballard before me this 5 th day of Oct 1829
George P. Miller Justice of the Peace Shelby County.
State of Kentucky } Shelby County Set 3
This day personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for said County, Capt Benjamin Roberts who being duly sworn saith that he became acquainted with General Robert Todd late of the County of Fayette and State aforesaid some time in the Spring of the year 1780, at which time the said Todd was a Captain in the Regiment raised for the defence of the State of Virginia under the command of General George Rogers Clarke commonly called the Illinois Regiment, that this affiant belonged at that time to Slaughter's corps which was attached to the command of Genl Clarke, that this affiant became intimately acquainted with the said Todd in that service and that they served together afterwards in Wayne's campaign in 1794, and that he has no hesitation in saying that the said Robert Todd served as a captain in the said Regiment until the end of the war.
Ben. Roberts
Sworn to and subscribed before the undersigned a justice of the Peace for the county and State aforesaid this 22 day of October
1829
Geo: Bergen J. P. S. C.

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Shelby County Set
I James T. Whitaker Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the above and foregoing Affidavits of Bland W. Ballard and Benjamin Roberts taken before Geo R Miller and George Bergen Esquires and who have subscribed their Names thereto now are and were at the time of doing the same two of the Commonwealths Justices of the Peace in and for said County Commissioned and Qualified According to Law And as such are Authorized to Administer Oaths And that full faith and Credit is Ought to be given to all their Official Acts as such In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Carved the seal of said County to be affixed at Shelby Ville this 22 day of October 1829 and 38 th of the Commonwealth.
Ja T. Whitaker clk Shelby County Court
State of Kentucky Shelby County Set
I Samuel W. White Senior and Presiding Justice of the County Court of Shelby do certify that the above and foregoing Certificate of James T. Whitaker, who is Clerk of said Court is in due form of Law and that full faith and Credit is and Ought to be given to all his Official Acts as such Given under my hand and seal this 22 nd day of October 1829
Sam. W. White Senior and Presiding Justice of said County
Requested

Requested to state my knowledge of the Military services of the late Captain Robert Todd in the corps commanded by Colonel George R. Clark, during the war of the revolution, commonly called the Illinois Regiment; I have to observe that upon my arrival in Louisville Ky in the fall of the year 1783, I became acquainted with many of the Officers of that corps amongst whom was the said Todd - that I understood from the said Clark, & other Officers, the Regiment had been disbanded except a few soldiers, under an inferior Officer, charged with the care of the Military stores - that the Officers were making arrangements for the settlement of their accounts, and the allotment of the land granted to the Regiment by the government of Virginia - that the said Todd's name stands on the books of the commissioners appointed to apportion the land, as a grantee with the rank of Captain - and that his services in that character has been recognized (I never doubted to my knowledge) till the end of the war, or until the Regiment was disbanded: On this subject I have given a previous statement, and altho' it may not be in the same words, it corresponds in substance according to my recollection of the circumstances therein stated
Louisville } Oct r 31 st 1829 }
Re: Breckinridge
State of Kentucky } Jefferson County, to wit: }
I William Tompkins a Justice of the Peace for the County and State aforesaid, do certify that Robert Breckinridge whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit, this day came personally before me and made oath to the statement therein contained.
Given under my hand this 31 st day of October 1829
W. Tompkins J. P. J. C.
State Petition

State of Kentucky Jefferson County Set,
This day personally appeared before me James Pomeroy a Justice of the Peace for said County, Joseph Hite, whose name is hereunto subscribed, who being first duly sworn deporeth and saith; That in the month of November 1782 he, this affiant became acquainted with Genl Robert Todd, late of the County of Fayette & state of Kentucky, at which time he the said Todd was a Captain in the Regiment under the command of Genl George Rogers Clark, commonly called the Illinois Regiment; That he, this affiant went in company with the said Todd, at that time on an expedition into the interior of Ohio, against the Shawanees and other Indians, from which expedition, they returned about the 20 th day of December in same year, he further says, that he never heard of the said Todd resigning his said Commission of Capt but, on the contrary, has always understood and verily believes he continued to serve in the said Regiment until it was finally discharged at the close of the war, and further this deponent saith not.
J. Hite
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30 th day of October 1829.
James Pomeroy J. P. J. C.
I Woodew Pope Clerk of the County Court of Jefferson County in the State of Kentucky do certify that William Tompkins and James Pomeroy esquires who have certified the foregoing affidavits of Genl Robert Breckinridge & Joseph Hite were at the time of their signing the same and still are acting Justices of the Peace of the County of State aforesaid and Judges of the said Court, duly commissioned and sworn and that to all their official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County at Louisville this 1 st day of November 1829 in the 38 th year of the Commonwealth.
Woodew Pope

I John Bell presiding Judge or Senior Justice of the Peace of the County Court of Jefferson County in the State of Kentucky do certify that the foregoing attestation of Woodew Raper (who is clerk of said Court) is in due form of Law & that he is the Keeper of the Seal of said County
Given under my hand at Louisville this 1 st day of November 1829
John Bell J. P. J. C.
State of Kentucky, Fayette County Set
Thomas Bodley of Lexington in the County and State aforesaid, aged about fifty eight years, states on oath, that he was intimately acquainted with General Robert Todd formerly of Fayette County from the year 1788 until about the month of March the year 1814, the time of his death; that he always understood and believes, that the said Robert Todd was a Captain in the Illinois Regiment under the command of Genl George Rogers Clarke, and that he continued in said Regiment until the close of the war; He has seen the patents & allotment to said Todd, of land in the Illinois grant, and has witnessed some Deeds, from said Todd for land in that grant, which he received for his services in said Regiment; he has frequently heard persons who served in said Regiment, state that the said Robert Todd was a Captain in the same, and he has no doubt of the fact. That the heirs of said Robert Todd are his children John Todd, Levi S. Todd, Thomas Jefferson Todd, and Eliza A. Butler wife of Major Wm O. Butler.
Thos: Bodley
Fayette County. State of Kentucky Set
This day personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid the above named Thomas Bodley, who having been first duly sworn made oath to the truth of the facts set forth in the above affidavit signed by him. Sworn to on this 28 th day of October 1829
R. S. Todd J. P.

Fayette County, Kentucky Oct r 28 th 1828
I James C. Rodes Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, do certify, that R. S. Todd, who has signed the foregoing Certificate is and was at its date one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Commissioned and qualified as the law directs, and to all his acts as such full faith and credit is and ought to be given. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of sd County this 28 th day of Oct r 1828, and in the 38 th year of the Commonwealth.
J. C. Rodes Clk. F. C. C.
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Fayette County to wit;
I Waller Bullock the Eldest and Presiding Judge and Justice of the Peace in and for the County Court aforesaid, do certify, that James C. Rodes (whose name is affixed to the foregoing Certificate) is and was at its date the duly authorised of said Court appointed and qualified as the law directs and that said Certificate is in due form. Given under my hand and Seal this 28 th day of Oct r 1828
Waller Bullock P. J. P.
Commonwealth of Kentucky - Fayette County to wit;
I James C. Rodes Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, do certify, that Waller Bullock Esquire who has signed the foregoing Certificate, is and was at its date the Eldest and Presiding Judge and Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned and qualified as the law directs, and to all his acts as such full faith and Credit is and ought to be given. Given under my hand this 28 th day of Oct r 1828
J. C. Rodes Clk F. C. C.

A military Commission of Captain -
The Commonwealth of Virginia
To Robert Todd - - - - -
Gentleman
Know you, that from the special Trust and Confidence which is reposed in your Patriotism, Fidelity, Courage, and good Conduct, you are by these Presents constituted and appointed Captain in the Battalion of regular Forces raised for the defence and protection of this State, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Captain by doing and performing all manner of Things therein belonging; and all Officers and Soldiers under your Command are hereby strictly charged and required to be obedient to your Orders as Captain. And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions, from Time to Time, as you shall receive from the executive Power of this State, or any your superior Officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in Pursuance of the Trust reposed in you. Witness Patrick Henry, Esquire, Governor or Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth aforesaid this Twentieth day of December, in the Third Year of the Commonwealth, Annoq. Dom. 1778
P. Henry
Commission of Captain
A.
Illinois Regiment
The Commonwealth of Virginia To Robert Todd Gentleman Governor - Know You that from the special Trust and Confidence which is reposed in your Fidelity, Courage, Activity, and good Conduct, our Governor, with the Advice of the Council of State, doth hereby constitute and appoint you the said Robert Todd a Captain of a company of Infantry in the Forces of this Commonwealth. In Testimony whereof These our Letters are made patent. Witness Thomas Jefferson, Esquire, our said Governor at Williamsburg on the Seventeenth Day of March in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and eighty.
Th. Jefferson

Virginia
At a General Court held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond on Tuesday the 16 th day of June in the year 1830 Robert Todd a resident of Fayette County in the state of Kentucky having died out of this Commonwealth leaving estate within the same, on the motion of William O'Butler, the husband of Eliza Ann Todd a daughter of the said Robert Todd, who made oath and together with Lyddall Bowles and James R. Hawkins his securities (who justified on oath as to their sufficiency) entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of fifteen thousand dollars conditioned according to law, certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of administration on the estate of the said Robert Todd deceased in due form. —
Attest
Conway Robinson Cl.
AT

At a Superior Court of Law for Henrico County held for the trial of civil causes November 11 th 1830 William O. Butler adminor de bonis non of Robert Todd deceased. . . . . appell ts against The Commonwealth. . . . . } upon an } appeal from a decision of the Auditor of Public Accounts refusing to allow a certain claim of the appellants against the Commonwealth for services rendered by the said Robert Todd in his lifetime as a Officer in the revolutionary war,
This day came as well the appellants by his attorney, as the Attorney General for the Commonwealth; and it appearing by the evidence on the part of the appellants filed in this cause that the said Robert Todd was a Captain in the Illinois regiment in the revolutionary war, but became a super- numerary before the close thereof, the Court is of opinion that the said Robert Todd was entitled to half pay during his life, and that the Auditor of Public Accounts erred in rejecting the claim thereto, presented by the appellants; It is therefore ordered that the said Auditor do issue and de- liver to the appellants a warrant on the Treasurer of this Com- monwealth, for the said half pay, to wit: from the 22 nd day of April 1783, till the death of the said Robert Todd, which occurred on the first day of March 1814. From which Judg- ment the Attorney General for the Commonwealth prayed an appeal to the Court of Appeals, which is allowed. And by consent as well of the counsel of the appellants as the said Attorney General the agreement subjoined to the Judgment in the case of William Helme adminor of Robert Cowie against the Commonwealth, is to be made a part of the record in this case.
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Virginia - Henrico County; and City of Richmond, to wit; I, John Robinson, Clerk of the Circuit Superior Court of
Anderson

of Law and Chancery for the said County and City, on the common Law side, in Virginia aforesaid, having in my possession and under my care, the records and papers of the former Superior Court of Law for the said County of Henrico, do hereby certify, that the preceding are copies of the papers filed in the case of William B. Butler admin or de bonis non of Robert Todd deceased against The Commonwealth, upon an appeal from a decision of the Auditor of Public accounts, and of the Judgment rendered therein.
In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand, and affix the seal of the said Circuit Superior Court first above mentioned this 24 th day of January one thousand eight hundred and fifty.
J. Robinson

February 5, 1936.
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BA-J/ady
Mrs. Jesse C. Harper Ashland Kansas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Joseph Hyde, of Connecticut, born 1736, died 1802, Benjamin Fessenden, born 1729, died 1783, that of his father Benjamin Fessenden, Robert Knowlton of Massachusetts or New Hampshire, that of his son Ezekiel, and that of his grandson, Nathaniel Knowlton, married first, Susan Greely, second time, Mary Connor, and died in 1833, Hezekiah and Elisha Kilbourne, John Hastings Allen, Captain Jonathan Robbins, probably of Connecticut, married Sarah Wells, John Allen, of Montville, Connecticut, married Karen Fox, John Hull, of Connecticut, born 1744, died 1786, Eliakim Hull, born 1766, married Sarah Andrews, died October 1, 1834, Peter Hitchcock, Patrick Lowry, David Todd and his children, John, born, 1753, married---Hawkins, Robert. Levi and Owen.
There are no claims for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of the Joseph Hyde, Robert Knowlton, Nathaniel Knowlton, Jonathan Robbins, John Allen, John Hull, Eliakim Hull, and John Todd described above, nor of any Benjamin Fessenden, Ezekiel Knowlton, Hezekiah Kilbourne, Elisha Kilbourne, John Hastings Allen, Peter Hitchcock, Patrick Lowry, David Todd or Owen Todd, all spellings of the names searched. The records have been found of one Robert and one Levi Todd, only, which may be those of the soldiers in whom you are interested. Their records are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

February 6, 1936
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BA-J/EEL
Robert Todd-R.18517
Mrs. Jesse C. Harper Ashland Kansas
Dear Madam:
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, R.18517, based upon the military service in that war of Robert Todd.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Robert Todd are not shown.
Robert Todd entered the army at a very early period of the Revolution: December 20, 1778, was commissioned captain in the Virginia Troops and March 17, 1780, was commissioned captain in the Illinois Regiment, commanded by Colonel George Rogers Clark; in 1782, he went on an expedition against the Shawnee Indians in Ohio. It is stated that he served, also, in General Wayne's campaign against the Indians in 1794. His rank in this campaign is not stated but he is referred to as General Todd.
He died March 1, 1814, in Fayette County, Kentucky.
In 1850, the surviving children of Robert Todd were as follows:
Dr. John Todd of Kentucky. Eliza Ann Butler " " , wife of Major William O. Butler. Levi L. Todd " Southport, Marion County, Indiana. Thomas Jefferson Todd " Indiana.
The ages of the above named children and the name of their mother are not stated.
In 1829, one R.S. Todd was a Justice of the Peace for Fayette County, Kentucky. No relationship to the family was shown.
In 1850, application was made in behalf of the above named heirs, for any pension or compensation that might have been due

on account of the services of Captain Robert Todd. Application was made under the Act of July 5, 1832, and since the full amount of pension and land had been previously allowed by the state of Virginia, there was nothing further due under the provisions of said act.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

June 3, 1931
Mrs. Frank S. Torrens 205 East College Street Sparta, Illinois
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EEL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.18517, that Robert Todd entered the army at a very early period of the Revolution; December 30, 1778, was commissioned captain in the Virginia Troops and March 17, 1780, was commissioned captain in the Illinois Regiment, commanded by Colonel George Rogers Clark; in 1782, he went on an expedition against the Shawnee Indians in Ohio. It is also stated that he served in General Wayne's campaign against the Indians in 1794. His rank in this campaign is not stated but he is referred to as General Todd.
He died March 1, 1814, in Fayette County, Kentucky. The date and place of his birth are not shown.
In 1850, his surviving children were: Doctor John Todd and Mrs. Eliza Ann Butler, wife of Major William O. Butler, both of the state of Kentucky; Levi L. Todd, of Southport, Marion County, Indiana, and Thomas Jefferson Todd, also of the state of Indiana. The name of their mother is not given.
In 1850, application was made in behalf of the above named heirs, for any pension or compensation that might have been due on account of the services of Captain Robert Todd. Application was made under the Act of July 5, 1832, and since the full amount of pension and land had been previously allowed by the state of Virginia, there was nothing further due under the provisions of said act.
This paragraph dictated by Mrs. J. Finch
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Record Division.
April 8, 1910.
Miss Amy E. E. Hull, # 1020 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, Md.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 25" and received the 28" ultimo, you are advised that the records of this Bureau show that Captain Robert Todd, R. File No. 18,517, entered the army at an early period of the Revolution and was commissioned Captain in Colonel George Rogers Clarke's Illinois regiment December 20, 1778 and served to the end of the war.
He also served in General Wayne's Campaign in 1794 and died March 1, 1814.
Children referred to are John, Levi L, Thomas Jefferson and Eliza A. the wife of Major William O. Butler.
Soldier's residence at enlistment is not stated, he lived at one time in Fayette County, Kentucky.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Hon. W. O. Butler Robt. Dodd Sept 11/52

280 Pension Office Sept 11. 1850.
Sir
In reply to your letter of the 5 th instant, respecting the case of Robert Dodd, who was a Captain in the Illinois Regiment, I have the honor to state that the claim for commutation has been filed in this office; but that no action has been taken thereon, as all other proceedings upon commutation claims have been, for the present suspended.
I am
Hon. W.C. Butler Carrollton Kentucky

Wolf Gap South Post Md u Aug 22/51.
Dear Sir
Enquiries if the heirs of Capt o Rob t Todd of Clarke's Reg t are entitled to any thing for his services in said Regiment &c.
18 Sept 1851
Washington City Concord Letter to Genl Todd
Dear H. H. Stuart
ack d Rep d Com y of Lines for answer Sept 22/51

State of India Aug. 22 1857
South Port Marion Co. Eng.
Sir.
Alex. H. A. Stuart.
Sir In your letter to me through the Hon Will J. Brown, Dep. from this Dist. dated, "Sept. of the pr. W. Dec. 16. 1850" you say the enquiries of my letter, had been referred to the Com t . of Pensions, who was instructed to furnish the information. The enquiry was, "Whether the Heirs of Col Robt Todd of Clarke's reg t were entitled to any monies of the N. States, by virtue of his services in said Reg t . and if so to what amount. I am not aware that the case of the officers of the Reg t . of Col Geo. Rogers block differs from that of other officers but as I know it to be the opinion, of Legal Gentlemen, of high standing and free from interest, that they are now entitled, to certain paymts. I refer the question to you, for a final answer. I may be excused for saying that the Dept t . under your control, has this hold on the public confidence, that every private citizen feels he has a right to expect, plain, positive, & satisfactory reply to all proper & legitimate enquiries. I respectfully ask of you at your convenience such an answer to the question stated.
With great Respect Yours. Ser t L. Todd. one of the Heirs

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Ad. Apr. 6, 1910
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Robert Todd
Service Va
Additional Service Rev.
No _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
Noowild Inv. or Ry other than Ry. 18517

By 1857

1910 apr. 8 Hist. to Amy E. Hull of L. M.
1931-June 3. Hist. to Mrs F. B. Larrens. E. L.
1936-Feb 6-Hist to Mrs Jessie C. Hanfer. E. L.
Rev
ACT OF FEBRUARY 14, 1871.
WAR OF 1812.
3327
REJECTED
Robert Todd
Capt
Washington
Revolutionary
Discharged _____, 18
6027
NY Pay - Act 32
Received _____, 18
Attorney.

p. 40 Indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 16. 1850.
Hon: W. J. Brown.
Encloses a letter from Levi L. Todd, making certain inquiries re- lative to claims agst Virginia for military services, &c.
Letter to Hon W. J. Brown Oct 26. 1850
Oct 29/50 For Comm. to the Secy
Ref d to Care of Pension for Aug. 1850 Dep Interior Oct 26 th 1850

Indianapolis, Ind.
Oct 16. 1851
Sir
Herewith I enclose a letter from Capt Levi S. Todd of Marion County in my district. The letter explains itself. Capt Todd is a gentleman of high character is the brother-in-law of Gen W A Butler of Kentucky. You will confer a favor on him by answering his interrogatory if the information is in your department.
I am very respectfully your obt servt W. B. Brown
Gen. A. H. Stuart. Sec of. Intern.

1020 Cathedral St Baltimore Md
March 25 th
MAR 29 1910
Dear Sir -
Will you please tell me if you have any records of Robert Todd of Va who served in the Revolution - I am

Especially anxious to know from what county he came
Very truly
Mrs Mary E. L. Hall

Handwritten mark or signature
Letter to Genl. Wm. Butler Sep. 11/50. 3
✓ L. L. Ladd (faded) Dk 1857. copy in claim
objected ~
See letter of 98
He also - Aug or Sept 5-1 ✓
Sept 8, 185-1 Sept 15 185-1
See Va. Claims Act 7/5/1852
copy in claim
copy in claim

C O P Y
Sept. 18, 1851.
Levi L. Todd, Esq. Southport Marion County, Indiana
Sir: Your letter of 22 August addressed to the Secretary of the Interior has been referred to me for answer.
Robert Todd of whom you claim to be one of the heirs, was a captain in Clark's Regiment raised for the reduction and defense of Illinois, and a judgement was recovered against the state some thirty years since in behalf of his representatives for the half pay due him as an officer in the State Line. The amount received and paid was $7,405. Captain Todd rec'd as far back as 1784 from Virginia 4,000 acres of bounty land for his Revolutionary services. I am not aware that he is entitled to anything more either from the state or the Federal Government.
Very, etc.
J.E. Heath
Com'm
C O P Y
Pension Office Jan. 24, 1851.
Levi L. Todd, Esq. Care of Hon. W.J.Browne House of Representatives
Sir: In reply to your letter in relation to the case of Capt. Robert Todd, of the Virginia State Troops, under the command of Gen'l George Rogers Clark, I have to inform you that the claim for commutation with interest has been suspended for the present in consequence of the action of the House of Representatives during the last session of Congress.
I am, etc.
F.S.Evans.
J.E.Heath, C.P.

1.
MRS. JESSE C. HARPER GENEALOGIST ASHLAND, KANSAS
Jan. 17, 1936.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs,
Do you have any of the following names in your list of Pensions granted during or after Revolutionary War. If so are there names of wife or members of the family mentioned to help identify the soldier. I am wanting D.A.R. data.
From Norwich, Conn.
Joseph L Hyde b. June 1, 1736 d. Aug 11, 1802 m. 1 st 1760 Abigail Jo Abell. d. 1774 m. 2 nd 1784 Julitta Abell d. 1839.
From Mass or Conn.
Dr. Benjamin Fessenden b. July 9, 1729 d. 1783. m. Sarah Newcomb 1760 she d. after 1770
son of Rev. Benjamin Fessenden + Rebecca Smith

2. From Mass. or N. H. Hopkinton N.H.
Robert Knowlton wife Lydia Bishop. their son.
Ezekiel Knowlton , wife Elizabeth Woodbury their son.
Nathaniel Knowlton , 1 st m. Susan Greely (no ch.) d. 1833. 2 m . Mary Connor
I don't know the dates of these above.
Probably from Conn.
Hezekiah Kilbourne b. June 24, 1700 Westerfield Conn. m. 1722
Elizabeth Allyn b. 1700
their son
Elisha Knowlton Kilbourne b. Oct 23, 1726 d. Feb 23, 1813 m. 1748 { Sarah Robbins b. Oct 13, 1729 d. July 5, 1810. their dau.
m. 1785 { Sarah Kilbourne b. Feb 26, 1758 & Aug 7, 1851 John Hastings Allen b. July 24, 1760 & Mar. 1812.
Captain Jonathan Robbins
Sarah Wells , wife.
parents of Sarah (Robbins) Kilbourne (above)

MRS. JESSE C. HARPER GENEALOGIST ASHLAND, KANSAS
John Allen , Montville, Conn. m. Karen Fox
parents of John Hastings Allen (over)
From Conn.
m. { John Hull III b Feb. 10, 1744 d. 1786. 1764 { Hannah Hitchcock b. Dec 23, 1746.
Their son
m. { Elizkim Hull b. Mar. 11, 1766 d. Oct 1, 1834 1789 { Sarah Andrus (Andrews) b 1764 d Nov. 1851
{ Peter Hitchcock  Hannah Smith
parents of Hannah (Hitchcock) Hall (above)
Probably from Kentucky. Hazardburg, Mercer Co Ky. (will) Patrick Nowry d. before Mar. 1795 (will)
ch. John, James, Melvin. Margaret, Hannah, Betty, Mary, Jane. wife(?) and unborn child.
Yours Truly Mrs. J.C. Harper

Kentucky probably.
4.
David Ladd b. Apr. 8, 1723 Armagh, Ire. d. Feb. 8, 1785 Lexington, Ky.
mar. Apr. 4, 1749 in Aberington , Mont. Co. Pa.
Hannah Owen b. Oct 25, 1725 Pa. d. 1813 Lexington Ky.
Their children
John b. 1752 m. Hawkins.
Elizabeth
Robert (Judge) m. Anne Ladd.
General Levi Ladd. m. Jane Briggs m. Jane Holmes.
Owen
Hannah.

Sparta, Ill.
Apr. 8 1931.
The Pension Dept.
Sir: From your records I wish the names of the children of Capt. Robert Todd .
He was paymaster of Clark's reg. at one time.
He was a bro. of Col. John Todd with Clark.
He was wounded at McClellan's fort.
He was Brig. Gen in campaign with Anthony Wayne. Granted bounty land Aug. 4 1784.
He married his Cousin, a dau. of John Todd, please tell me her name too.
Thanking you, I am
Mrs. Frank S. Torrens, 205 East College St., Sparta, Ill.

Extract from a Pay Roll of Capt. Robert Todd's Company of Foot of the Illinois Battalion formerly commanded by Col a now Gen l Clark, and now Lieut. Col a Montgomery.
   No. Names Rank When the Men Enlisted Time of En- listment when expired No. of days Pay per day Amount. Remarks   L S D.     1. Robert Todd. Capt. Dec. 20. 1778. — — — — — —   2. Ino. Roberts Lieut. Dec. 31. do. Lieut. 3   Roberts sent a recruiting Aug t 11. 1779 & never returned 3   3. William Asker. Serg t Jan y 9. 1779. 1. June 1780. 153. 1/7 1/2 12 4 9 3/4 Dis- 3   Charged at Kaskaskia, June 12. 3   4. David Hicks Serg t Feb. 25. do. 1. June 1780. 160. 1/7 1/2 12 16 8.