Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6149, for William Langston, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. b.
Langston, William
R. 6149
CONTENTS

William C. Langdon Morgan 6" Ht.
Rejected
Leonis Pacheco

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
188
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of William Langton
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     April 1777 to - 1781 3 Brig Genl Larrar Col of D'Arton 70 years Granville 62 North Carolina 12 certificates obeying order  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, 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 the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 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.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. 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 services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months, in too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or place where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

State of Illinois } ss. County of Scott }
On this twenty first day of August A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty one personally appeared in open court before the county court for the County of Scott and State of Illinois now sitting for that purpose William Langston a resident of the County of Scott and State of Illinois aged ninety (90) years who being first duly sworn according to law declares in his oath the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following officers, and served as herein stated:
That he volunteered in the service of the United States in the War of the Revolution in the County of Granville and State of North Carolina on or about the first day of April  May A.D. 1778 in the company commanded by Captain John Yarrow in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Archibald Little; that he volunteered in said company for the term of nine months; that after he volunteered in said company, he was marched from Granville County in the State of North Carolina to Pittsylvania County in the State of Virginia at which place and on the fourth day of June A.D. 1778 he was ordered to march to the County of Caswell in the State of North Carolina, for the over

purpose of guarding the State Legislature which was then or about to be in session at which place his company, was put in command of captain, William Dunnihue in which company he continued till the expiration of his term of service, and was honorably discharged on or about the first day of February January 1779 (1779)
Questions by the court
Where were you born and in what year? I was born in the county of Granville in the State of North Carolina, in the year A.D. 1762 on the 15 th day of April
Have you any record of your age?
I have my father old Family Bible in which, is my age is written in my Father's hand write and is as follows: William Langston Son of James and Jane was born April 15 th 1762
Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since and where do you now live?
I was living in Granville county in the State of North Carolina when called into service since which time I have lived in the State of Tennessee and Kentucky and the State of Missouri, I have lived in the county of Scott and State of Illinois for the last twenty one years and still reside in said county
How were you called into service?
I volunteered
State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the officers where you served

Ans. Maj Dixon capt, Matthew Ramsey Lieutenant Raph Williams Adj. M c Shehe Did you ever receive a discharge from the Service.
I never receive a written discharge but was honorably discharge verbally. State the names of Persons to whom you are know in your present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for truth and veracity and their belief of your service as a soldier of the Revolution. I will refer to Absalom Peak, Edward Mitchell, W m D. Smithson.
That he further States that he was required to take an oath of allegiance before he entered the service, the original of which is herewith transmitted, as follows
State of North Carolina, Granville County. I HEREBY certify, That William Langston - this Day appeared before me, one of the Justices of the said County, and took the Oath of Allegiance, agreeable to Law. Given under my Hand this 22 d - Day of May - Anno Dom. 1778 James Langston
That after his time was out namely in April 1779 he was drafted for another tour, but did not serve That he herewith presents his captain's certificate of the fact.
I hereby certify that William Langston was drafted agreeable to law certified me James Langston (cap t )
He further States that he knows of no sur- viving witness by which he can prove his service over

Service
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present; and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any State or sworn to and subscribed the day and the day of year above written  Test. John Moses } William A. Langston Judge of said Court. his mark
We William A. Langston residing in the county of Scott and the State of Illinois and Isaac W. Hill residing in the same place hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Langston who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be of the age of ninety years; 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.  Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written William A. Langston Isaac W. Hill  Subscribed & sworn to before me this 21 st Augt A.D. 1857
John Moses Judge etc.

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interroga- tories prescribed by the War Department that the above named William Langston was a Revolution Soldier and served as he states, And the court further certifies that it appears to them that William Langston who has signed the proceeding certificate as a clergyman of good standing resident of the county of Scott and state of Illinois and that Isaac W. Hill, is a credible person; and that their statement is entitled to credit. Witness my hand and seal this day as above written
I William Leighton clerk of the Scott county court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of William Langston for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this the twenty first day of August A. D. 1859 William Leighton clerk

State of Illinois County of Scott William
I William Leighton clerk of the Scott county court do hereby certify that John Moses whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration was and is a Judge of the county court for said county and State
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and official seal
this twenty first day of August A.D. 1871
William Leighton Clerk

December 24, 1936
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Mrs. William G. Langston 551 Roosevelt Avenue York, Pennsylvania
WILLIAM LANGSTON R. 6149 BA-J/MEB am
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of James Langston, of Granville County, North Carolina, and of William Langston, born in Granville County, North Carolina, April 15, 1762, whose parents were James and Jane Langston, and who later moved to Illinois.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolution of a James Langston under any spelling. Such claims are the source of Revolutionary War data furnished by this office. The record has been found of William Langston and follows as shown in pension claim, R. 6149, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
William Langston was born April 15, 1762, in Granville County, North Carolina. He was the son of James and Jane Langston. The maiden name of his mother or other information in regard to his parents not given.
William Langston applied for pension September 11, 1832, while a resident of Morgan County, Illinois, and stated that while living in Granville County, North Carolina, he enlisted in April, 1777, and served as a private three months in Captain John Farrar's company, Major Dixon's North Carolina regiment.
His claim was not allowed as he did not serve six months as required by the pension laws.
In 1851, William Langston was living in Scott County, Illinois.
No reference was made in the claim to wife or children of the soldier, nor is the date of his death on record.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

State of Illinois } Anno Domini eighteen hundred and thirty two Morgan County } on this 01 st day of September personally appeared in open court before Samuel D. Lockwood Judge of the Circuit Court now in sitting. William Langston a resident in Morgan County State of Illinois aged seventy years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th AD 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as herein stated I William Langston aged seventy years  then living in Granville County North Carolina - in April 1777 volunteered and entered the service of the United States as a private soldier in a company commanded by Captain Stark Farrar - in June the militia from the neighboring counties rendered aid at Petersburg in Halifax County - about 400 in number the regiment was commanded by Major Dickson from there we marched to Caswell County North Carolina against the English & Tories. at this place we were joined by the Guilford troops so called about 600 in number then were present of the Continental officers at that time Major Patrick - Colonel Archibald Lytle and Major Matthew Ramey - we had no battle or skirmish while out. I entered the service for nine

months - but at this place in the month of August I am year. there were about 300 of the men received a furlough for until March following - I was one of the number. and received from Captain M c Faran a certificate of the time when I entered the service and any furlough from Col Archibald Lytle. These papers I sent on to the War Department by Mayer Eaton where they now are - as I suppose - The time of my actual service was only about 3 months - and after my furlough had expired I never was called upon to enter the service - I know of no living person who can testify to my service in this campaign - I am well known to William A Langston a clergyman in my present neighborhood and to Aaron Davis also a neighbor - I was born April 15, 1862. in Granville County North Carolina my father had a record of my age - I took the record from him and have preserved it - at 19 years of age I moved into Chatham Co y N.C. and lived there 12 years - from there I moved into - Pendleton County South Carolina for a term of 3 yrs from there I removed into - Barnwell Co y S.C. where I remained 5 years - from there I removed into Jefferson County East Tennessee where I lived 2 yrs - from there I moved into - Warren Co y Kentucky for a term of 2 yrs from there I moved into - Rutherford County West Tennessee where I lived 8 yrs from there I moved

into Sumner County Tennessee and lived there a year from there I moved back to Rutherford Co of West Tennessee and remained 1 year. from there I moved to Howard Co Missouri where I lived 2 yrs. from there I moved back to Rutherford County Tennessee where I lived three years. from there I moved into Boone County Missouri where I lived 2 yrs. from there I moved into Rolle Co Missouri where I lived 2 years. from there I moved into Morgan County Illinois where I lived one - for my service I have never received any pay. and never received a discharge. The pay was given without any request from me - and we were ordered to be ready for service after March - and some the remainder of the time months - Williams & Langston Subscribed & sworn to this 11 th day of September 1882 before me Samuel D Lockwood
we William A Langston a clergyman residing in the County of Morgan and Aaron Davis residing in Morgan County Ills. hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Langston who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration - that we believe him to be seventy 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
William A Langston
Aaron Davis
Subscribed to this 11 th day of September 1882 before me Samuel D Lockwood

State of Illinois Morgan County 55
I Dennis Rodnell clerk of the Circuit Court for said County certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Langston for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Jacksonville this 24 day of September 1832
Dennis Rodnell Clerk
Wm Langston 24427

State of North Carolina
Comptroller's Office
October 10th. 1851.
I William J. Clarke Comptroller of public accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for military services in the Revolutionary War as follows, to wit
William Langston Book No 5. page 31 £ 7 S 18. specie.
" " 23 " 16 £ 4 S 10 " "
" 4 " 18 " 71 £ 6 S 8 " "
I furthermore certify that Archibald Lytle was a Colonel, Henry Dixon a Major, Thomas Donaho a Captain, Matthew Ramsey a Captain, Miles McShea a Lieutenant & Ralph Williams a Lieutenant in the troops of said state in the Revolutionary war
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office
Wm J. Clarke Compt.

FREE
Aug 7 52
Rel: to claim of Fleming's daughter.
John H. Cothran 6000 Washington Ave Cincinnati 20 Ohio

Winchester Scott Co Ills July 26 1852
Mr J. E. Heath
Sir, I would kindly ask information in relation to the pension of William Langston. The declaration as I am informed was sent to your office some time in Sept, or Oct. 1851 from which he had not heard a word. It would be very satisfactory to the old gentleman (who is on the rise of years old 94) to hear something of what has been done at your office in respect to his revolutionary services in behalf of our common country. And Sir I would kindly beg an answer of this letter in respect to the his claims as a pensioner. S. B. H.
And Sir I have the honor to be yours &c J. W. Chapman
To J. E. Heath of Winchester Ills Counr of pensons at Washington

No. 38.281
Nov. 8. 1851
Wm Langston Rev Soldier South Carolina Service
application made abt 1832
for Pension let Jan 13. 1852
Triplett
M c T. Kelly

No 38. 281
William Langston
N. C.
Act 7 th June 1832
Act 2 nd May 1832
6149

121
Pension Office Octo 15 1882
Sir
William Langton of Ill made application many years ago, for the benefit of the Act of June 7 1832. His claim was rejected, he only claiming to have served three months . Pensions are not allowed for a shorter service than six months , — No declaration has been received lately.
Mr. Chapman Esq Winchester Ill,

20th Dec
William Lang
not some 6
still 29
Septm 1
same way
6157
one 7

Pension Office,
Jan y 15, 1852.
Sir:  I have examined the papers in the case of W m Langton of Illinois who claims a pension under the Act of 7 June 1832. It is possible he may have served as he states but there is no evidence to show it on file in this Office. The very fact that he has neglected for nearly 20 years to apply argues considerably against the belief of the validity of the claim. A satisfactory reason for not applying earlier must be given. It is not probable that the soldier mentioned in the Certificate of the Comptroller of N.B. is the same one who now claims; inasmuch as it appears that that soldier was settled with at three different times, and of course, for three different terms of service. This soldier only claims the performance of one of nine months duration. Some better evidence of identity must be produced.
J. T. Keely. Esq. Present,

W. H. Chapman
Aug. 28/55,

Pension Office
August 28 1853
Sir
In reply to your letter of the 10th Inst, in which you say that you "have had not officially heard any thing of the claim" of the claim of William Langton of Ills, though you filed an application in 1851, I have to inform you that on the 15th of October 1852 a letter was written to you of which the following is an extract, "Many years ago" "his claim was rejected, he only claiming to have served three months, Pensions are not allowed for a shorter service than six 1832, months." The same reason for which the case was rejected then will prevent its allowance now,
Wm Chapman Esq Winchester Illinois

William Langston Col - born in May 1852
FREE
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Winchester Ills Aug 16 1855-
Dear Sir
I made an application out for our William Langston same time in the year 1858 for services done in the revolutionary war by the said William Langston and have not aparently heard anything of the claim since saw that you had received it and if you please, you will give me some account of what has been done with the claim I have written to you a time or two about it but I have recd no news, I suppose probably you may have written to Mr. Hunt touching said claim. The claimant lives in my immediate vicinity & was & still am the an attorney for & in the case & if you can have nothing to send to me please write to me touching the affair. he has not reported to me or the claimant of it. I write at my own instance as an atty as above, & at the instance of the very anxious parties in the claim.
Yours most truly
William W Chapman
Address W W Chapman at Winchester Ills

D Rockwell. Springfield Ills 29 April 1880
Mr Langton.
Rejected.
Reus vol 25 Page 52

War Department Pension Office 29 th April 1883.
Sir.
The case of Mr Langton has been enacted. — The act of 7 th June 1832 under which he claims a pension requires six months actual service as the shortest period for which a pension can be allowed. As he did not serve that length of time his claim is rejected & the papers are retained on the files of the Office.
I am Sir
Dennis Rocheville Esq. Clerk Springfield Morgan County Ky.

1924 - May 1 - List 15 Mrs. Dora L. Davis - mn 1857. 1934 June 24 New Davis info. of cost of copies etc. 1934 June 24 Copies mailed to Genl. Davis - mn 1857/88 1934 May 4 - List to Mrs. Delia Langston - mn 1857/88 1936 Dec. 84 List to Mrs. Wm. Langston - mn 1857/88
6149 REQUESTED
P. O. William Langston
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: Printed list 1857 gives: cause of rejection as: "Only three months service."
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

HDD REJECTED
P.O.
William Langton
Service:
Enlisted:
, 18
Discharged:
, 18
Application filed:
, 18
Alleges:
Re-enlisted:
Consolidated

Abilene Kansas,
March, 29, 1924,
Bureau of Pension Dept., Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Could you send me any information about William Langston who fought in the war of the Revolution. He was born May 1, 1762 we think in Wayne Co. North Carolina and died in September in Manitou Illinois. His wife's name was Mary — and he was the father of nine children. If there are any charges let me know.
Yours truly, Mrs. Dora Langston Davis

R6149 Hpy
Abilene Kansas,
May 19, 1924
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir,
I received the letter of May 1, in regard to the service of William Langston in the War of the Revolution.
In it you stated that William Langston of Granville Co. N.C. applied for a pension Sept. 11, 1832 while a resident of Morgan Co. Illinois. It stated that he served three months in the War. Is it possible for me to get a certified copy of his service record. I wanted proof that he was

a soldier in the war as I wanted to join the Daughters of the Revolution.
Also Do you have any record of James Langston his father as to nationality or service record?
Thanking you for past information.
Yours Truly, Nan Davis.

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
June 30, 1924
Chief Rev. Sect. Division.
Sir:
I have this day received from Nan Davis  M.O. No. 857 for $ 100.00 , requesting copy post office address as per letter herewith.
11/24 July 24 Copies mailed Finance Div. not Ans. REV. Sect. + Off.
Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
26.6.2

414 N. Vine St. Abilene Kan.
June 27, 1924
Dept of the Interior Secretary of the Interior.
Dear Sir,
I am enclosing a money order for 85 cents for which please send me a photostat copy of the Declaration in the Revolution- ary War Pension claim of William Langston R. 6149.
Yours truly, Nan Davis

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate)
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OFFICE OF CHIEF CLERK
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Job No. 1139
Date July 19, 24
Subject Wm Langston, Res R6149
1 copies of 1 pieces consisting of 4 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the REV. WAR SECTION Division.
Remarks: _____
Approved:
RB Wilson
Chief Div. REV. WAR SECTION
Chief Clerk.

Bowers Mill, Missouri
Feb. 12, 1934
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send me the names and place of residence of any Revolutionary War Soldiers named Langston who drew pensions for service in the War? I shall be very grateful for this information. I am enclosing, herewith, a Stamped envelop for reply.
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Yours very truly, Delia Langston

W. C. LANGSTON, M. D. 429 WEST MARKET STREET YORK, PENNA.
531 Roosevelt Ave., York, Pa.
Dec. 1, 1936.
Pension Bureau. Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:
Please send me a copy of the pension record for William Langston a Revolutionary Soldier from North Carolina. He was born in Granville Co. N.C. in April 15, 1762. His Capt. was John Farrar and he was in Major Dixon's N.C. Regiment. He moved from N.C. to Tenn. & later to Mason Co. Ill in 1850, where he died in 1853 - age 91 yrs.
Do you have any record of his wife Mary's last maiden name? or where she is buried or her date of birth?

W. C. LANGSTON, M. D. 429 WEST MARKET STREET YORK, PENNA.
I shall be glad for any information you can give me.
Do you have any data of any kind concerning the parents of William Langston - who were James + Jane L.
Do you have James Langston on the muster roll of the Regiment in Granville Co. N.C. under the command of Col. William Paton. as taken at general muster Oct. 8 1754, Capt. Daniel Harris Co. Was James a Revolutionary Soldier. Do you have any dates what so ever concerning him? birth, death, marriage, etc?
I thank you so much -
Sincerely
(Mrs. Wm. C.) Aileen Langston 531 Roosevelt Ave., York, Pa.

W. G. LANGSTON, M. D. 429 WEST MARKET STREET YORK, PENNA.
Ans. Dec 24/37
Pension Bureau Washington D.C. Dear Sirs:
531 Roosevelt Ave., York, Pa. Dec. 23, 1937
Will you please tell me if William Langston , a soldier in the Revolutionary War was granted a pension?
Does it give any record of his wife or children?
William Langston was from Granville Co., North Carolina and was under Capt. John Farar and Major Dixon.
What, if any, is the number of the pension record and when was it granted?
Thank you. Most sincerely Aileen Langston (Mrs. Wm. C.)

May 4, 1934
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BA-J/WWP/col William Langston-R.6149
Miss Delia Langston Bowers Mill Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of all soldiers with surname Langston who applied for pensions.
The record of William Langston is furnished you herein as found in pension claim, R.6149, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. This is the record of the only soldier with surname Langston found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
William Langston was born April 15, 1762, in Granville County, North Carolina. He was the son of James and Jane Langston.
He applied for pension September 11, 1832, while a resident of Morgan County, Illinois, and stated that while living in Granville County, North Carolina, he enlisted in April, 1777 and served as a private three months in Captain John Parrar's Company, Major Dixon's North Carolina Regiment.
His claim was not allowed as he did not serve six months as required by the pension laws.
In 1851, he was a resident of Scott County, Illinois.
It is not stated that soldier was ever married.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
HNW
May 1, 1934
Mrs. Dora L. Davis Abilene, Kans.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 6149 it appears that William Langston was born April 15, 1762 in Granville County, North Carolina. He was the son of James and Jane Langston.
He applied for pension September 11, 1832 while a resident of Morgan County, Illinois and stated that while living in Granville County, North Carolina he enlisted in April 1777 and served as a private three months in Captain John Farrar's Company, Major Dixon's North Carolina Regiment.
His claim was not allowed as he did not serve six months as required by the pension laws.
In 1851 he was a resident of Scott County, Illinois. It is not stated that he ever married.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
The service of 9 mos. in 1778 not used as it was entirely repudiated by the Bureau & never proven by said - & alleged at a very much later date, after rejection
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also by him in his first application where he explained that he entered for 9 mos but left at the end of 3 mos

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
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June 24, 1934.
Nan Davis, Abilene, Kans.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that if you wish photostat copies of the declaration in the Revolutionary War pension claim, of William Langston, R. 6149, the same will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is four.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
This Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services and a careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file for any soldier named James Langston, nor is there any data on file in the claim of William Langston relative to his father James.
Respectfully,
Washington Gardner Commissioner.
decla of Sept 11, 1832 Copy these 4 pages only - be sure not to copy later declaration on account of false statement as to length of service