Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9853, for Joseph Thompson, Virginia

SERVICE
Va.
Thompson, Joseph Susannah
W. 9853
B.L.W. 93585-160-55.
Warner's Ind. War.
CONTENTS

Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 Sept 1836 to 4 Sept 1837. Age notified 18 Nov 1838.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 Sept 1837 to 4 March 1838. Age notified 3 Jan 1839
Kentucky 25400
Joseph Thompson
Shellfish in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the com commanded by Captain of the regt commanded by Col Bowyer in Virginia line for 6 mos.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of Jan 1833 and also V Perrym — Covenor
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 50.00 Pemi-ant. allowance ending March 10.00 $60.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Da. Ward Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 7 Page 29
Given to Rev. W. W. ...

6840
Kentucky
Susannah Thompson widow of Joseph Thompson Va
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 16th day of April 1860 and sent to
Henry Bohannon, Consolation, Shelby Co. Ky.
Act Feb. 3, 1853
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February
No 305. 5th 2. Brown's Laid also the on - few refho
Hon. B. Mallory May 9. 1860

308. 44.2 Act Mar. 3/53
Act 1860 44/60
Susannah Thompson wid. of Joseph Thompson Private 93.5
Capt. Sinclair Lieut. Bowyer's Regt. Virginia Line
(see papers)
All 160 ac. Jan 12/60 Revolutionary War Indian War
Ac. of 1000 acres March 19/160 Ac. of 1000 acres April 6/160 Henry Bohannon & Palatine Hill Louisville Ky.
Ed Butts
Capt. Sinclair Ohio 17-
No. 5
219030 26862
Vol. I. page 89.

Power of attorney

To whom it may concern. Know ye, that I Elizabeth Nabb, daughter of Susannah Thompson, widow of Joseph Thompson, a Revolutionary Soldier, have this day, and do by this instrument appoint Berry Thompson my attorney, for me and in my name to claim and receive one third part of any arrear of Pension due from the Government of the United States to the sd Susannah Thompson at the date of her decease, and by her by last will devised to me, and to any and all other pertaining to the collection of sd arrear of Pension as fully as I might myself do.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20 th day of De- cember 1870 Elizabeth lier Nabb mark
State of Kentucky } Caldwell County } ss.
I, R.L. McGoodwin Clerk of the Caldwell County Court do certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney from Elizabeth Nabb to Berry Thompson was on this day produced to me in my office and acknowledged by Elizabeth Nabb to be her act and deed for the uses and purposes therein contained and ordered

to be certified, to the clerk of the Shelby county court for record and the same is hereby certified accordingly
Given under my hand this 20 th day of December 1870. R.L. M c Goodwin Clerk
Caldwel County Court By J. K. M c Goodwin D.C. cc.

303.542

State of Kentucky County of Shelby § 83.
On this 23 rd day of November A. D. One thou- -sana eight hundred and fifty nine personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for the county and State aforesaid Susan- -na Thompson aged seventy five years a resident of Shelby county in the State of Ken- -tucky, who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Joseph Thompson deceased who was a private in the compa- -ny commanded by Captain Sinclair in the army commanded by General Harmer in the war against the Indians in the Territory North West of the Ohio. That her said husband entered the service at on or about the day of A. D. for the term of and continued in actual service in said war for the term of and until after the disastrous defeat of said army and was honorably discharged about the day of A. D. She further states that she was married to the said Joseph Thompson in Fayette county Ky on the 3 rd day of January A. D. 1803 by one Crawford a minister of the gospel and that her name before her said marriage was Susanna Thompson That her said husband died at his residence in Shel- -by county Kentucky on the day of April 1843 A. D. and that she is still a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of ob-

- taining the bounty land to which she may be en- -titled under the act passed September the 28. 1850, or any subsequent act. & She further States that she knows of no Record to sustain Susannah Thompson This Declaration
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written.
John Davis D.P.S.C.
State of Kentucky county of Shelby towit: We Isaac Lewis and Henry Bohannon res- -idents of Shelby county and State of Kentucky upon our oaths do declare that the forge- -ing declaration was signed and acknowl- -edged by Susanna Thompson in our presence and that we believe that from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. We will further state that we were well acquainted with the said Susanna Thompson while she was the wife of Joseph Thompson Decd. and have been also ever since his death, and that she is still his widow & never was married after his death, and that we have no interest whatever in the application of Susanna Thomp- -son for bounty land.
Given under our hands the 28-day of Nov. A. D. 1859.
Isaac Lewis Henry Bohannon

State of Kentucky county of Shelby towit: I John Davis Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Isaac Lewis and Henry Bonnar were sworn to and signed the foregoing certificate in my presence and that they are citizens of said county and State, and that their statements are entitled to full credit.
Given under my hand as justice of the peace in & for said County the 23 rd day of November 1859. John Davis J.P.S.C.
State of Kentucky Shelby County ss.
I John D Ballard Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid Certify that John Davis Esq. whose genuine Signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly elected Commissioned and qualified according to warrant that full faith and Credit are due all his Official acts as such.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my said Court at my Office in the town of Shelbyville this 11 day of January 1860
John D Ballard Clerk Shelby County Court

Declaration for a widow - Who has never Received Bounty land
State of Kentucky § 3
County of Shelby
On this 25 th day of May 1855 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for said County and State of said, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Susannah Thompson aged about 71 years. resident of Shelby County in the State of Kentucky, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Joseph Thompson. Deceased. who was a private in the company commanded by Capt. Gains in the Regiment of
that her said husband entered the service of the United States at on or about the day of - for the term of - and continued in actual service in said war for the term of - and was honorably discharged from said service as will appear by the Muster rolls of said company Not having any knowledge of the manner of her said husband's discharge she further states that she was married to the said Joseph Thompson in the County of Fayette State of Kentucky about the 3 rd day of January 1843 by a M c Cracken a Presbyterian Minister and that her name before her said marriage was Susannah Thompson that her said husband died in Shelby County Kentucky on the 19 th day of April 1843 and that she is still a widow.

She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 15. 1855, never having received bounty lands under this or any other act, nor made any other application for bounty land except the present
Susannah Thompson (Seal)
Affidavit of two witnesses Mr B. O. Davis and James G. Duvall Residents of Shelby County State of Kentucky Upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the above Susannah Thompson in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person who represents her self-tots, and further we declare that we were never acquainted with the said Joseph Thompson and Susannah his wife (now the widow) during the lifetime of the former and knew them to live together as husband and wife, and to have been so generally reputed that her said husband, the said Joseph Thompson died in Shelby County Ky on the 19 th day of April 1843 and that she is still a widow, and that they have no interest in this claim
May 25 th 1855-
B. O. Lewis (Seal)
James G. Duvall (Seal)

State of Kentucky § 30 County of Shelby
The foregoing declaration and affidavits were sworn to and Subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents her self to be - and that I have no interest in the claim
Cary White J.P.H.
Kentucky Shelby County Sch
I John N Ballard Clerk of the County Court for the County and State aforesaid Certify that Cary White Esq. whose genuine Signature appears to the foregoing Certificate was on the 25 day of May 1855 a Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly elected Commissioned and qualified according to Law. and that full faith and Credit are due all his Official acts as such.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of my said Court at my Office in the Town of Shelbyville this 27 day of April 1860
John N Ballard Clerk Shelby County Court
Out

28960. Charles Butchard Joseph Thompson
from 1780 for 6 months $20
Please address communications to me on the subject of this claim address. Devonton, Devon County, St. Thos A. Burroughs
pay more frequently and no one else

State of Kentucky } Shelby County } ss
Be it known that on this 30 day of November 1833 personally appeared before Gideon Mitchell one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County of Shelby in the State of Kentucky and one of the Justices of the Shelby County Court, Joseph Thompson a resident of the said County and State aged nearly 70 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth upon his oath make 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 named officers and served as herein stated that is to say being a resident of Augusta County in the State of Virginia he did in the month of October in the year 1780 as well as he remembers enter the service of the United States as a drafted Militia man & private soldier in the Company of Captain Sinclair upon a tour of four months - that he rendezvoused with his Company at the Muster Ground in said County and was attached to the regiment of Col. Mathews - that he was marched from his said place of rendezvous to the neighbourhood of Portsmouth Virginia of which place the British had possession and was there first stationed for the purpose of aiding in driving the British from commencing depredations and foraging upon the Country during the whole of his tour and after having fully and faithfully served out the same he was discharged and went home - He states that the tour was a severe one and that he had many difficulties to surmount besides the inclemency of the season - He states this tour was a
He further states and declares that in the month of April 1781 as far as he remembers he again entered the service of the United States as a drafted Militia man & private soldier in the Company of Captain Brown upon a tour of two months - that he again rendezvoused at the Muster ground in Augusta County Va. where he still resided and was attached to Col. Fowlers regiment - that he was marched through the Country and joined the Army of Genl. La Fayette and kept with it in pursuit of the British Army under Cornwallis - that a Battle was fought between a part of the two Armies at or near James Town on James River though this declarant was not personally engaged in it - He states that he served out his tour fully and faithfully and was then discharged and returned home.

He States that he has no documentary evidence and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his 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
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Joseph his Thompson Mark
Interrogatories put to the abovenamed applicant by the said Justice of the peace and Judge of the Shelby County Court
1 st Where and in what year were you born? Answer I was born in Augusta County Va. in the year 1763 according to my best information
2 d Have you any record of your age and if so where is it? Answer The record of my age has been lost
3 d Where were you living when called into service where have you lived since the revolutionary war and where do you now live? Answer - I lived in Augusta County Va. When I entered the service and after the war I continued there for some time - then I moved to Fayette County Ky. where I remained but a short time and then went back again to Augusta County Va. where I continued a few years and then moved to Clarke County Ky. where I continued to live until about 40 years ago and I then moved to where I now live in Shelby County Ky. where I have continued ever since -
4 th 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 drafted -
5 th 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 service -
Answer - My memory is treacherous and I have forgotten the names of almost all the officers whom I saw & knew in the service - I recollect Genl. La Fayette and Wayne and Sturdivan and Nelson - I recollect Col. Mathews & Bowyer and Genl. of the

Militia - My services upon my first tour were performed near Portsmouth Va. in assisting to protect the country from the incursion and depredations of the British - My second tour was performed in the Army of Genl. La Fayette against the British Army under Cornwallis - upon this tour a battle was fought at or near Yancy Town but I was not engaged in it personally. 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 rec d a discharge from my first tour which I lost it was signed by my officer I rec d no discharge from my second tour yet. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Answer I will name Elisha Baskett and
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
his Joseph X Thompson Mark
We Elisha Baskett - and residing in Shelby County Kentucky hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Thompson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 69 years of age & upwards that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion. We further certify that he is so infirm in body that he cannot attend court
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Elisha Baskett
And I the said Sidney Mitchell justice of the peace and one of the justices of the Shelby County Court as aforesaid do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And I further certify that

11 ss. _____ who have signed Ipe Baskett — and the foregoing certificate are residents of Shelby County Kentucky and are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit. I also further certify that there is no clergyman living in the neighbourhood of the said Joseph Thompson and that from informity of body he cannot attend the proper court to make his declaration. In testimony of all which I have hereunto set my hand this _____ day of November 1833. Caleb Mitchell
Gideon Mitchell Jr. S. C.
State of Kentucky } Set. Shelby County }
I, James S. Whitaker, clerk of the Court of Shelby County Ky. hereby certify that Gideon Mitchell whose name is subscribed to the above certifi- cate was at the date thereof and still is a Justice of the peace in and for said County and a member of the Court of which I am Clerk and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and my seal of office this 9 th day of December 1833
J. S. Whitaker Clerk of the Court of Shelby County

The deposition of Margaret Young taken in Shelby County Ky at the house of John Crockett on the 30 th day of Novr. 1833 Who being first duly sworn according to law states, and deposes that she is the sister of Joseph Thompson of Shelby County Ky. who is making an application to be placed on the pension roll of the United States as a soldier of the revolution - She states that they lived in Augusta County Va during the war of the revolution and she knows that her said Brother the said Joseph Thompson served in the war of the revolution awhile before Cornwallis was taken. She states that she thinks his services were performed in 1780 & 1781 and that he served she knows at least two different tours and that his services did not amount to less than six months, less than six months, she thinks more but to be certain that she does not state his services to be more than they were she will confine herself to the period of six months - and she is certain that his services did not amount to less than six months as above named - She states that her said brother lives in Shelby County Ky. and is about 70 years of age or thereabouts and that he is so infirm in body that he cannot attend court. She states that she is 76 years of age
her Margaret Young mark
State of Kentucky } Shelby County } Jct
I Gideon Mitchell a Justice of the Peace in and for said County & State hereby certify that the foregoing deposition of Margaret Young was this day taken subscribed and sworn to before me at the house of John Crockett in said County: And I further certify that said deponent is a respectable & credible person Given under my hand this 30 th Novr 1833
Gideon Mitchell P.D.

State of Kentucky } Shelby County — } ss I James L. Whitaker Clerk of the Court of Shelby County Ky. hereby certify that Elisha Mitchell whose name is subscribed to the fore- going certificate was at the date thereof and still is a Justice of the peace for said County and a member of the Court of which I am Clerk and that the preceding signature purporting to be his is his genu- ine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 9 th day of December 1833
Ja L. Whitaker Clerk of the Court of Shelby County

Susan Thompson
Indiana Division

State of Kentucky County of Henry 3rd Set.
Now at this day comes Berry Thompson a resident of the county and State aforesaid, of lawful age, and being duly sworn, states that the reason of the midawar Pension of Susannah Thompson decd not being sooner claimed is as follows:
The decd Susannah was not in necessitous circumstances, and was able to support her self by her own means. She resided for many years previous to her death with Wm Thompson her son, who was also in easy circumstances, but in ill health.
The unsettled condition of the country during the war, and the ill health of Clark Thompson, exec of the will of Susannah Thompson, for some years previous to his death, prevented D Clark Thompson from claiming the arrears of Pension due to his deceased Mother, Susannah Thompson which she by will devised in part to D Clark Thompson now decd. and in part to Elizabeth Webb: and further said not.
Kentucky. Henry county ss. Berry Thompson sworn to before me by Berry Thompson this 17 th day of June 1871. I have no in- terest in this matter
Wm P. H. Hance Justice of peace for Henry County Ky.

(O.)
File No. to Case, 9853
_____, dec'd.
Act of _____
_____, 187 .
§ _____

I, (Claimant.)  Berry Thompson, a, (1) Grandson of Susannah  (Pensioner's name.)  Thompson, widow of Joseph Thompson, a Revolutionary soldier do solemnly swear that the said (Pensioner's name.)  Susannah Thompson was the identical pensioner to whom certificate No. _____ was issued (which is herewith surrendered (2) ) which is now lost , payable at the Pension Agency at Louisville Ky , at $ 1.66 2/3 per month; and that he died at Shelby county Ky , on the first day of April , 18 64  (3)  that she has not intermarried, but continued the widow of the  above mentioned Joseph Thompson until her death that my post office address is (Town.)  Pleasureville , (County.)  Henry county  (State.)  Kentucky
(Witnesses.)  W. Montfort
(Claimant's signature.)
Berry Thompson Exor of Clark Thompson
STATE OF Kentucky , COUNTY OF Henry , ss.:
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this twenty first day of December , 1870. and I certify that Berry Thompson signed duplicate receipts below in my presence.
(Magistrate's signature.)
R. H. Mc Donald
(Official character.)
J. P. H. C.
CERTIFICATE OF COURT AS TO DEATH.
STATE OF Kentucky , COUNTY OF Henry , ss.:
I, E. P. Thomas , Clerk of the Henry county Court in
and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that
Susannah Thompson was a pensioner of the United States, residing at (No. _____
Street), (Town.) _____, (County.)  Shelby county , (State.)  Kentucky
and died on the first day of April , eighteen hundred and sixty  sixty four
and that he left no (4)  husband surviving her, nor child except Clark Thompson and Wm Thompson, both since dead, and her daughters Sarah Webb and Mary Webb who are yet living. That Berry Thompson the claimant is the executor of Clark Thompson (recd. by age twenty one years) and that her arrears of pension are devised to Clark Thompson and Elizabeth Webb
Given under my hand and seal of said Court this 21st day of Novr , 1870.
E P Thomas , Clerk.
1 Insert "Widow of" or "Guardian of minor children of," &c., &c.
2 If lost or destroyed, so state, and erase "is herewith surrendered."
3 When an invalid, insert "that he has not been employed or paid in the army, navy, or marine service of the United States from _____ day of _____, 18____, to the day of his death. For a widow pensioner, add "that she has not intermarried, but continued the widow of the above-mentioned (husband's name) until her death." If the pensioner was drawing two dollars per month additional for minor children, give the names of those under sixteen years of age who, at the date of the last payment, were alive. If any one of the children has died, married, or been abandoned since the last payment, add in this space the name and the date when. For a dependent mother, add "that she has not intermarried since the death of the above-mentioned (son's name), and was dependent on her pension for support until death." For dependent father, add "that he was dependent on his pension for support until his death."
4 State what relatives, nearer to the pensioner than the claimants, do not survive, in the following order: widow, child, father, mother, brother, sister; and then give the name and relationship of the claimant. If children are claimants, give ages. Then certify to relationship or guardianship, &c., of claimant.
VOUCHER No. _____  ORIGINAL.  Paid by check No. _____  Dated _____, 18____  $ _____, 187____  Received of _____, U. S. Pension Agent at _____ 100 dollars, being for _____ months' and _____ days' pension due on pension certificate of _____, deceased, No. _____, from the _____ day of _____, 18____, to the _____ day of _____, 187____, for which I have signed duplicate receipts.  (Witness.) W Montfort  Berry Thompson Exor
THE CLAIMANT WILL SIGN THESE RECEIPTS IN THE PRESENCE OF THE MAGISTRATE.
VOUCHER No. _____  DUPLICATE.  Paid by check No. _____  Dated _____, 18____  $ _____ (O.) _____, 187____  Received of _____, U. S. Pension Agent at _____ 100 dollars, being for _____ months' and _____ days' pension due on pension certificate of _____, deceased, No. _____, from the _____ day of _____, 18____, to the _____ day of _____, 187____, for which I have signed duplicate receipts.  (Witness.) W Montfort  Berry Thompson Exor

STATE OF Kentucky , COUNTY OF Henry , ss:
I, E. P. Thomas , Clerk of the county Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Robt H. McDonald is a justice of the peace , duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 10th day of September , 1870, and will expire on the _____ day of _____, 1871; and that his signature within written is genuine.
GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said Court this 21st day of Nov , 1870.
E. P. Thomas , Clerk.

April 1, 1931
Hon. William L. Nelson Room 374 House Office Building Washington, D. C.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
My dear Mr. Nelson:
Reference is made to your letter of March 28, requesting the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Thompson.
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9853, that Joseph Thompson was born in 1763, in Augusta County, Virginia.
While a resident of Augusta County, Virginia, he enlisted in October, 1780, and served four months as private in Captain Kincaid's company, Colonel Mathews' Virginia regiment. He enlisted in April, 1781, and served two months in Captain Brown's company, Colonel Bowyer's Virginia regiment. He also served as private under Captain Sinclair in General Harmer's war against the Indians and was in the battle when Harmer's army was defeated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 30, 1833, while a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky.
He died in Shelby County, Kentucky, April 19, 1843.
He married January 3, 1803, in Fayette County, Kentucky, Susannah, whose maiden name was Thompson.
She was allowed pension on her application executed November 23, 1859, while a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky, aged seventy-five years.
She died in Shelby County, Kentucky, April 1, 1864.

wid son Their children were:- Clark, William, Zerelda, Welber, Mary J. Duval and Elizabeth Nabb.
In 1870 a grandson, Berry Thompson, was referred to.
Very truly yours
post office add - Pleasureville Henry Co. Ky E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner
last 3 lines in 1870

1924 Oct 6 Hist. to Miss Alice Mahan. See letter in case of Jas. Mahan. S. 1756 3 yrs.  1929 Feb. 23 hist. to Mrs. Joe Swiden See case of Philip Webber. W. 616  1929 May 25 hist to Mrs. J. S. D. Lent. Vies.  1930 - April 9 - History to Glenn W. Hutchins  1930 - May 14 - History to Hon. L. J. Dickinson H.R. Letter of Miss Carrie Hurley, Madison, Iowa. returned. L.L.  1930 Aug. 30. Photo & L.L. mailed to Mrs. W. W. Royall Fin. Div. utfd. Q. 60. 4.  1931 April 1 - Hist. to Hon. William L. Nelson. copy
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9853  Susannah Thompson  Wid  Joseph Thompson  Print Rev War   Act: July 3 d  1853.   Index: — Vol. 66 , Page 270 
[Arrangement of 1870.]

93, 5-85-
100 Acres

No 4425
Susannah Thompson widow of Joseph Shelby Co. Kentucky.
Lt Henry Bohannon Febry 10/60.
Ad Febry 3. 1853.

Consolation Ky Jan 31 st
Three
To the Commissioner of Pensions Pension Bureau Washn City D.C.

Pension Office, OFFICIAL BUSINESS.
Commissioner.
Mr. A. March 29/60
Joseph Thompson
Returned for letter Auction
Henry Chapman Esq. Palm Springs Hill Kentucky

1860 3 4 1853 2 3 7 1 1
207 141,662 2/3 141 72 127000 166 2/3
5652000 (5) 1825
Susannah Thompson widow of Joseph.
Shelby Co. Kentucky
Admitted, Oct 3. 1853. at rate of $20 per annum, commencing at date of said act Service 6 mos per share
//
Certificate to
Henry Bohannon Esq
Consolation,
Shelby County
Kentucky

3 d Auditor's Office
Feby 10. 1860
Sir:
Joseph Thompson, Ky, ad 1832, at $20. per annum, appears to have been paid to Mar. 4. 1845.
Very Resp y
a  James
Auditor
Geo. C. Whiting Esq Comm ee of Pensions

Pension Office, Feby 9, 1860
The 3 d Auditor will please certify the date of next of within named pensioner; and the name of the party who drew the arrear two due.
Very respectfully
John Babb Chief Clerk
Endors

File
1891
A. S. Payson Union City The enclosed papers relative to claim for Arrears of Pensions due subject of deceased Thompson respectfully referred for your action Very Respectfully H. C. McLaughlin

William McKee Louisville Ky
desir. After much delay I think I have sufficient documents of the case of Susannah Thompsons undrawn Pension. Please to examine the papers and if you find all right, forward with your opinion and recommendation to the proper Bureau - very respectfully
Geo. C. Claiborne

fee $1. 50

State of Kentucky Fayette County Set
I Sanders D r Bruce clerk of the County Court for the County Aforesaid Do certify that after an examination of the Records of Marriages from 1796. to 1820. in my office - There is no Record of the Marriage of Joseph Thompson to Susanah Thompson
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & official Seal this February 22 nd 1860 W Sanders D r Bruce cl k

Brief in the case of Susannah Thompson, widow of Joseph Shelby County and State of Kentucky. act February 3. 1833.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Claimant's husband was a pensioner of the United States, under act of June 7. 1832, at the rate of $20 per annum, and was paid to 4th March 1843. He died in April following, as proved by parole.
Marriage, in 1803, proved by two witnesses who were at the wedding. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Identity and present widowhood proved by several witnesses.
Allowance accordingly.
Henry Bohannon Esq., Consolation, Name and residence of Agent Shelby County, Kentucky.
H. G. Hays, Examining Clerk.

Payments to be made at Lexington by Pres't of W. & Va. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Whitfield
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 7 Page 29 by Dan Boyd Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Joseph Thompson of the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive — Twenty — dollars and — cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States this Fourth day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four
John B. M c Leod
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Nov. 10. 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1833, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Joseph Thompson a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1836 to the 4 th Sept. 1837.
Respectfully, yours,
William H. Perrin
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

(CIRCULAR A.)
ACTS OF MARCH 3, 1855, AND MAY 14, 1856.
PENSION OFFICE,
March 29 1860
SIR:
The application of Mrs Susanna Thompson , widow Joseph Thompson No. 205342 has been examined, and the claim suspended.
Service is alleged to have been rendered in
Capt. Sinclair's company Ohio Volunteers
The Auditor reports:
No rolls of said company on file.
The claim is, therefore, suspended for other evidence of service, which must be of the nature of record evidence, if any exist—such, for instance, as a discharge, the muster or pay rolls in any public office in the State in which the service was rendered, a contemporaneous entry of any kind made by a person whose duty it was to notice and register the fact, the records of any town, or any accredited history, &c. If parol testimony be offered, it must be that of at least two credible witnesses who were in the same service, or in a situation to know the facts about which they testify; and they must state particularly and fully all the facts and circumstances within their knowledge or recollection concerning the claimant's service, giving the names of all the officers and men known to have served in the same company with the claimant, where and how it was raised, what service it performed, when and where disbanded, &c.; and if they have themselves applied for or received bounty land, they must state the Nos. of their claims or of the warrants received by them, or the dates and whence their claims were filed, respectively. If the claimant's services have been paid for, he should state when, where, and by whom paid, and declare, under oath, that he is unable to procure any such record evidence as the office requires, or only such as he may furnish.
When such additional evidence shall have been received, the claim will be re-examined.
Very respectfully,
GEO. C. WHITING, Commissioner.
H. Johnson Esq. Palestine Ill
Ref Record evidence of the service of the company
Should also be furnished
N. B.—In transmitting to the Office papers having reference to a bounty land claim pending before it, endorse on the envelope the words "additional evidence," and on the papers themselves the name and No. of the claim to which they refer.

RE-EXAMINED BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
No. 301 142
Treasury Department,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
March 13 1869
The name of on the Roll of Captain of
is not found Company
Militia, on file in this office.
In order to make a further search, additional information is
necessary. To Brig Genl Sinclair's Command,
R. J. Munn Auditor.
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Department of the Interior.
Examined by
Stearns,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
December 21 st , 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Joseph Thompson, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Twenty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept., 1837, to the 4 th March, 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
William H. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Washington May 7 th 1860 Hon G C Whiting Sir
I have the honor to call your atten- -tion to the marked portion of the accompanying commu- -nication, and to request of you an answer, at your earliest leisure.
Respectfully Your Abt Servt J McMurray

Shelby County &
Kentucky } Mary Crockett States That She was intimately acquainted with Joseph Thompson for upwards of sixty years and and except one year of her acquaintance with him they lived in less than three miles of each other. Her first acquaintance was short- ly after the Revolutionary war he came from Virginia to her Father's in Clark County Kentucky and lived with the Family until he married her Married Susan Thompson of Fayette County Kentucky he then settled in Clark County Ky about two miles from her Father's and there remained until 1829 or 30 at which time time she moved to Shelby County Kentucky and the year afterwards Joseph Thompson also moved to Shelby and settled in about three miles of the aforesaid Crockett's and there re- mained until his death which was in April 1843 and his widow Susan Thompson yet lives at the same place and as for her Dunson I can only say some few years before his death Joseph Thompson and others was at my house preparing & framing up his papers for that purpose whether he ever drafted or how much on the pressure time it was she could say and she thinks that he was about 80 years old at his death
Mary Crockett mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me John Davis a Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid by Mary Crockett this 25- day of February 1860
John Davis J.P. S.C.

Shelby County
Kentucky Mary McDaniel States That She was intimately acquainted with Joseph Thompson about 45 years before his death which was in April 1843 & he lived during my acquaintance to him in Clark County Kentucky about 30 years and in 1830 he moved to Shelby County Ky. and in 1833 I moved also to Shelby and settled within than 3 miles of Susan Thompson & yet live in about or less than one mile of Susan Thompson his wife the widow of Joseph Thompson Decd Shelby County Ky who died as before stated in April 1843 & for his pension I have heard him & the family say that he died a pension some few years before his death but how much she could not say & he was about 80 years old at his death.
her Mary McDaniel Mark
Sworn to & Subscribed before me John Dair a Justice in and for the County & State aforesaid by Mary McDaniel This 27 th day of February 1860
John Dair J.P., S.G.

Kentucky Shelby County Set
I John D Ballard Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid Certify that John Davis Esq. whose genuine Signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly elected Commissioned and qualified according to Law and that full faith and Credit are due all his official acts as such.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hands and affixed the Seal of my said Court at my Office in the Town of Shelbyville this 27 th day of February 1860
John D Ballard Clerk Shelby County Court

[Faint, mirrored handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page. The text is mostly illegible but appears to include a date and names.]

75 Causatation Shelby county Ky. March 6. 1860. Commissioner of pensions Dr Sir.
Enclosed I send you the proof you desired. And in addition thereto I send you the certificate of the clerk of Fayette county court showing that he cannot find the record of the marriage. But that office was burned in the year 1804 as the clerk informs me. There is no pri- -vate record of the marriage. But the enclosed proof will no doubt be satis- -factory on all these points. If you are not perfectly satisfied now, I refer you to Robt. Malloray of the H. R. He knows me well, and will satisfy you that all is right.
Please examine and report to me at Causatation.
Yours Obt. Servant Henry Bohannon

Consolation Shelby county Ky. May 14 th 1860.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Bounty land Bureau. Dr sir.
Some time ago I sent you the petition of Susanna Thompson for bounty land, as the widow of Joseph Thompson De d . That de- -claration was made out by the old lady, ac- -cording to the best recollection she had of the matter, but she is old & infirm & forgetful, but enclosed I send you a declaration that she made on the 25 th of March 1855. It was left with Col. J. M. Bullock a lawyer of Shelbyville for him to attend to the busi- -ness for her, & the pension being small & he having much else to see to it was ne- -glected. But you will see that the proof was then as well made, as the case will now admit of as nearly every one who knew personally of the service is dead. I also enclose you the original certificate of her husband, granting him a pension. This paper was also left with Col. Bullock. There is no sort of doubt, but this case is meritorious & I hope you will so consider & treat it. If you have a remaining doubt, if you will see Robt. Mallory our Rep. in the house I think he will tell you that you need not fear any fraud.
Very respectfully Yours.
Henry Bohannon.

Palatine Hill Shelby county Ky. January 30 th 1860.
To the Hon. The Commissioners of Pensions at Washington City D.C.
Enclosed please find the declaration of Susanna Thompson. Please examine & report to me at Con- -solation Shelby county (Ky).
Very respectfully Yours.
Henry B. Shannon

Palatine Hill Shelby co (Ky) Jan. 30 th 1860.
To the Hon. The Secretary of the Interior. Sir.
Enclosed please find the petition of Susanna Thompson for county land. Please examine & report to me at Consolidation Shelby co. (Ky) Very respectfully Yours,
Henry Beharmon

803-8742

State of Kentucky county of Shelby towit: Be it known that I Susanna Thompson widow of Joseph Thompson De d . do hereby upon my oath make the following declaration for the purpose of drawing the pension allowed to me by act of Congress of the United States bearing date the 7 th day of May 1816, towit: That I am the wife - of Joseph Thompson De d . That he was a sol- -dier in the army of General Harmer against the Indians in the north Western Territory, & was in the disastrous defeat of that army. That I was married to the said Joseph Thompson on the 3 rd day of January A.D 1803 in the county of Fayette and State of Kentucky. That the said Joseph Thompson drew a pension of Twenty dollars per annum for a few years before his death, which took place on the day of April 1843 in the county of Shelby and State of Kentucky. That I have remained his widow ever since and am still a widow living in the said county of Shelby and State of Kentucky. If he had any record evidence of his services as above mentioned I suppose they are on file in the War Office of the United States with his petition for a pension, to which reference is here made. I the undersigned do hereby certify that the records public or private to my knowledge are true to the best of my knowledge. Given under my hand the 23 day of November 1859. Susannah Thompson Widow
State of Kentucky county of Shelby towit: I John Davis a justice of the peace in & for the county and State aforesaid do hereby cer-

- tify that Susanna Thompson came before me, and stated that the facts set forth in the foregoing declaration are true, and that she subscribed her name to the same. Given under my hand as a justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid this 23 rd day of November 1859. And I also certify that I have no interest whatever in the pension or arrears of pension contemplated to be drawn by the above application.
John Davis J.P., S.P.
State of Kentucky county of Shelby ss.
We Isaac Lewis and Henry Bohannon citizens of the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Susanna Thompson, widow of Joseph Thompson De d . She being the identical person who in our presence subscribed her name to the foregoing declaration & was only secon to the same. We also certify that we have been well acquainted with her for twenty five years. That we were acquainted with her while she was the wife of Joseph Thompson De d . and ever since she has been his widow. That they lived together as husband and wife & that they have a family of children & that some of them are yet living in this county & to us well known.
Given under our hands, the 23 rd day of Nov. 1859.
Isaac Lewis
Henry Bohannon

TC
State of Kentucky county of Shelby town:
I John Davis a justice of the peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Isaac Lewis and
Henry Bohannon whose names are subscribed to the foregoing certificate, are citizens of the county and State aforesaid, and are well known to me, that they are of good character & whose statements are entitled to full credit. I also certify that they affixed their names to the foregoing certificate in my presence, and that they were duly sworn to the same before me.
Given under my hand as a justice of the peace within & for the county and State aforesaid this 23 rd day of Nov. 1859.
John Davis J.P.S.C.
Kentucky Shelby County Sch
I John O'Ballard Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that John Davis whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Certificate; is now and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace for Shelby County, duly Elected, Commissioned and qualified according to law
Given under my hand this 11 th day of Jan y 1860 John O'Ballard Clerk Shelby County Court

Kentucky Shelby County Set
I John T Ballard Clerk of the County Court for the County afo d Do Certify that John Davis Esq whose genuine Signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is now, and was at the time of Signing the Same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Elected Commissioned and qualified according to Law and that full faith and credit should be given to his Official acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at my Office in Shelbyville this 11 th day of Jany 1860 John T Ballard CLK Shelby County Court,

State of Kentucky
Shel"> Shelly County } Margaret Crockett states that she was present in Fayette County Ky. about fifty seven years since at the wedding & intermarriage of Joseph & Susan Thompson and she further states that she has been personally acquainted with the family ever since & know that they lived together and was recognized as man & wife until the death of Joseph Thompson which was in April AD 1843
for Margaret X Crockett Mark
Sworn to & Subscribed before me by Margaret Crockett this 4 th day of January AD 1860
John Davis J.P.S.C.
State of Kentucky
Shelly County } Mary M c Daniel states that she was present in Fayette County Ky about fifty seven years since at the wedding & intermarriage of Joseph & Susan Thompson She further states that she lived in the family for about ten years afterwards & has been personally acquainted with the family ever since & know that they lived together & was recognized as man & wife until the death of Joseph Thompson which was in April AD 1843
for Mary M c Daniel Mark
Sworn to & Subscribed before me by Mary M c Daniel this 6 th day of January AD 1860
John Davis J.P.S.C.

State of Kentucky
Shelby County } Margaret Crockett States That she was present in Fayette County Ky about fifty seven years since at the wed- ding and Intermarriage of Joseph & Susan Thompson and she further states that she has been personally acquainted with the family ever since and knows that they lived together and was recognized as man & wife until the death of Joseph Thom- pson which was in April AD 1843
Margaret Crockett mark
Sworn to & subscribed before me by Margaret Crockett this 4th day of January AD 1860
John Davis J.P. S.P.
State of Kentucky
Shelby County } Mary McDaniel States That she was present in Fayette County Ky about fifty seven years since at the wed- ding and Intermarriage of Joseph & Susan Thom- pson & she further states that she lived in the family for about ten years afterwards & has been personally acquainted with the family ever since & knows that they lived together and was recognized as man & wife until the death of Joseph Thompson which was in April AD 1843
Mary McDaniel mark
Sworn to & subscribed before me by Mary McDaniel this 6th day of January AD 1860
John Davis J.P. S.P.

Shelby County } State of Kentucky } Susannah Thompson Oath of Allegiance
I do solemnly swear that I will support protect and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States against all enemies, whether domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, allegiance, and loyalty to the same, any ordinance, resolution, or law of any State convention or Legislature to the contrary notwithstanding and, further, that I do this with a full determination, pledge, and purpose, without any mental reservation or evasion whatsoever, and further, that I will well and faithfully perform all the duties which may be required of me by Law So help me God
Joseph M. Thompson John Davis
Susannah her Thompson mark
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22 nd day of March 1862 John Davis A.P.G.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:
State of Kentucky
Shelby
County, set.
BE IT KNOWN, That before me, a Justice of the peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths, in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Susannah Thompson and made oath in due form of law, that she is the identical person named in an original certificate in her possession, of which (I certify) the following is a true copy:
Department of the Interior.
Widow pension
I certify that in conformity with the 2 nd Section of the act of February 3 rd 1833. Susannah Thompson, widow of Joseph Thompson who was, a private in the Revolutionary war is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of thirty dollars per annum, commencing on the 3 rd of February 1833. and continuing for life, unless she should again marry, in such case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this sixteenth day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty I Thompson Secretary of the Interior
That she has not intermarried since the date of said certificate, but remains a widow: that she now resides in Shelby County, Kentucky, and has resided there for the space of thirty years past, and previous thereto she resided in Clark county Kentucky of the truth of which statement I am fully satisfied.
Sworn to, and subscribed this 22 nd day of March 1842, before me.
Susannah Thompson Mark
John Davis J. P. etc
In presence of the following witnesses:
Joseph M. Thompson John Davis
NOTE—This declaration may be sworn to, and power of Attorney acknowledged, before the Justice of the Peace or Presiding Judge of a County Court. The signature of the Pensioner must appear on the right of the above sheet; and when she makes a mark from her inability to write her name, there must be witness thereto on the left under the name of the magistrate. Two witnesses are required to the power of Attorney in all cases; the officer will do for one of them. In all cases of a blot, alteration, erasure, or interlineation of a word, letter, or figure, the same must be explained by a note below, signed by the magistrate, otherwise payment will not be made. The papers must be dated on or after the day when the payment claimed became due, and must be presented for payment within ninety days of their date.
The above erasures of time & date was made by me for the purpose of avoiding the amount due for one year instead of six months, it being for the want of other blanks to fill up given under my hand this 22 nd day of March 1842 John Davis J.P. etc

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I Susannah Thompson of Shelby County, Kentucky, a Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint David Stephens my true and lawful Attorney for me, and in my name, to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying Pensions in Louisville, Kentucky, my Pension from the 4th day of March 1861 to the 4th of March 1862 Witness my hand and seal, this day of 22 March 1862 Susannah Thompson L. S.
Sealed and delivered in presence of
TWO WITNESSES Joseph M. Thompson John Davis
State of Kentucky, Shelby County, ss.
BE IT KNOWN, That before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Susannah Thompson above named, and acknowledged the fore- going Power of Attorney to be her act and deed. Witness my hand, this 22 day of March 1862 John Davis J. P. C.
State of Kentucky, Shelby County, ss.
I John S. Ballard Clerk of the Court of the said County, certify that John Davis Esq. is, and was at the time of making the foregoing signatures, (which I certify to be genuine) a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, having been duly commissioned and sworn.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said County and subscribed my name this 25 day of March 1862
John S. Ballard Clerk Shelby County Ky
State of Kentucky County, ss.
BE IT KNOWN, That before me .....personally appeared .....the Attorney above named, and made oath that he has no interest in the money he is authorized by the above Power of Attorney to receive, either by pledge, assignment, sale, transfer or mortgage; and that he does not know or believe that the same has been so disposed of to any person whatever.
Sworn and subscribed this ..... day of ..... 186..... before me.

Please have certified and return to Revolutionary & 1812 Wars Section, Room 5033.
Photostatic copies of two pages from Revolutionary War claims for pension of Joseph Thompson and his widow Susannah Thompson, Widow Certificate No.9853.

Bagdad, Ky.
Feb. 12, 1929
Mr. Winfield Scott, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: I want to know if Joseph Thompson En., R. April 10, 1779 as listed in "Virginia Militia in the Rev- olutionary War", was allowed a pension. If so, I shall be glad to get any data as to family - war record, etc.
I am not sure this is the Joseph Thompson who is my ancestor - I only

know that the latter was a soldier of the American Revolution - lived in Clark County during 1810 census - was residing in Shelby Co. when he was allowed a pension - 1835. He was born in 1762 - died in 1843. His wife's name was Susannah.
Any information will be very thankfully received.
Respectfully
Mrs. G. T. Kent nee Elizabeth Thompson

GLENN W. HUTCHENS 550 WEST 114TH STREET NEW YORK CITY
February 3, 1930.
Dear Sir:
Will you please give me any information possible about Revolutionary war pension claim W9853, granted to Joseph Thompson in 1833 and to his widow, Susannah , in 1859.
Sincerely,
Glenn Hutchens
Columbia University.

Madrid, Iowa May 9, 1930
Bureau of Pensions Dept. of Interior Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Kindly send me the complete Revolutionary War records of Joseph Thompson and Randal Sturdivant - both from Virginia. I know that Joseph Thompson served as a private in the Virginia Militia and was granted a pension in 1837. At that time, he was living in Shelby County, Kentucky. Randal Sturdivant was married in Mecklenburg County, Virginia on May 27, 1776.
I thank you very much for this service.
Yours truly,
Carrie M. Hurley
110 Division Madrid, Ia.

L. J. DICKINSON
10TH DISTRICT IOWA
ROOM 282 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
RESIDENCE: ALGONA, IOWA
MEMBER APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
May 12, 1930.
Hon. E. W. Morgan, Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Morgan:
Enclosed herewith please find a letter from Miss Carrie M. Hurley, 110 Division Street, Madrid, Iowa, who desires certain information with reference to the Revolutionary War records of Joseph Thompson and Randal Sturdivant. o
I shall deeply appreciate your courtesy in furnishing me with the information requested in this letter and will thank you for returning this letter when it has served your purpose.
Yours very truly,
LCD:MF Enc.

WILLIAM L. NELSON 8TH DIST. MISSOURI ROOM 374 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING RESIDENCE: COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
MEMBER COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
March 28 1931
U. S. Bureau of Pensions, Revolutionary War Section, Washington, D. C.
-0-
Gentlemen:
Referring to 'phone conversation with Miss Ford, of your office, this morning, I am writing to ask if you will not kindly furnish for Mr. Nelson, such information as your records may contain in regard to the following named Revolutionary War soldiers, both of whom I am informed were pensioned:
Joseph Thompson, who I understand lived in Fairfax County, Virginia, in 1782, and was pensioned from Shelby County, Kentucky, June 7th, 1840. We would like to have the date and place of his birth, if possible; when his pension began, and the date of his death and where he lived at that time: also if he left a widow who received a pension after his death, and if so, such information as you may be able to give concerning her.
James Bibb, who it seems resided in Greene County, Kentucky, when pensioned, June 1st, 1840. The same information is desired in this case as outlined in connection with Joseph Thompson, above.
Assuring you that your kindness in this matter will be very much appreciated, I am
Yours very truly,
C. I. Lindsay Secretary to Mr. Nelson.

August 6, 1930.
Cash - 55 cents
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please furnish photostatic copies of two pages from Revolutionary War claim of Joseph Thompson, Virginia Troops, W.9853, certified.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. W. W. Royall 1850 Berkeley Ave Petersburg Va
22 January 23
Received payment 55¢ August 6, 1930.
Ada H. Young
Rev.&1813 Wars Section.

List:
Margaret Crockett + Mary McDaniel's affid. Jan. 1860 _____ 1 page Sol. ctf. jacket No. 25400-1     "

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section ILL
May 14, 1930.
Honorable L. J. Dickinson House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I am in receipt of your letter of May 12, 1930, with which you enclose one from Miss Carrie M. Hurley, 110 Division Street, Madrid, Iowa.
I have the honor to advise you that this bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolutionary War unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made to the United States on account of his services.
A careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of Randal Sturdivant, all spellings of the name searched.
You are furnished herewith the history of Joseph Thompson, Revolutionary War pensioner from Shelby County, Kentucky.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9853, it appears that Joseph Thompson was born in 1763, in Augusta County, Virginia.
While a resident of that county, he enlisted in October, 1780, and served four months as a private in Captain Kincaid's Company, Colonel Mathews' Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in April, 1781, and served two months in Captain Brown's Company, Colonel Bowyer's Virginia Regiment.
He also served as a private under Captain Sinclair in General Harmer's War against the Indians and was in the battle when Harmer's Army was defeated.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 30, 1833, while a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky.
He died in Shelby County, Kentucky, April 19, 1843.
He married January 3, 1803, in Fayette County, Kentucky, Susannah, whose maiden name was Thompson.
She was allowed pension on her application executed November 23, 1859, while a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky, aged seventy-five years.
She died in Shelby County, Kentucky, April 1, 1864.
Their children were: Clark, William, Zerelda, Webber, Mary J. Duval and Elizabeth Nabb.
In 1870, a grandson, Berry Thompson, was referred to.
Very truly yours,
E.W.MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.
Letter from Miss Carrie M. Hurley of Madrid, Iowa, returned with history as requested.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section ILL
April 9, 1930.
Glenn W. Hutchens 550 West 114th Street New York City, N.Y.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim ,W. 9853, it appears that Joseph Thompson was born in 1763, in Augusta County, Virginia.
While a resident of that county, he enlisted in October, 1780, and served four months as a private in Captain Kincaid's Company, Colonel Mathews' Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in April, 1781, and served two months in Captain Brown's Company, Colonel Bowyer's Virginia Regiment.
He also served as a private under Captain Sinclair in General Harmer's War against the Indians and was in the battle when Harmer's Army was defeated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 30, 1833, while a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky.
He died in Shelby County, Kentucky, April 19, 1843.
He married January 3, 1803, in Fayette County, Kentucky, Susannah, whose maiden name was Thompson.
She was allowed pension on her application executed

November 23, 1859, while a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky, aged seventy -five years.
She died in Shelby County, Kentucky, April 1, 1864.
Their children were: Clark, William, Zerelda Webber, Mary J. Duval and Elizabeth Nabb.
In 1870, a grandson, Berry Thompson, was referred to.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MCS/cel
February 23, 1929
Mrs. Joe Gividen Box 44, N.Pleasureville Kentucky
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.9853, it appears that Joseph Thompson was born in 1763 in Augusta County, Virginia.
While a resident of said county, he enlisted in October, 1780, and served four months as a private in Captain Fincaid's Company, Colonel Mathews' Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in April, 1781, and served two months in Captain Brown's Company, Colonel Bowyer's Virginia Regiment.
He also served as a private under Captain Sinclair in General Harmer's War against the Indians and was in the battle when Harmer's Army was defeated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 30, 1833, while a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky. He died there, April 19, 1843.
He married, January 3, 1803, in Fayette County, Ken-

tucky, Susannah, whose maiden name was Thompson. She was allowed pension on her application executed November 23, 1859, while a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky, aged seventy-five years. She died there, April 1, 1864.
Their children were Clark, William, Zerelda Webber, Mary J. Duval and Elizabeth Nabb.
In 1870, a grandson, Berry Thompson, was referred to.
Add: This is the hist: of the only Jos. T., who ser. in the War Dept., this is found on the Respectfully, C. M.
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

ms
October 6, 1924
Miss Alice Mehan State Library Frankfort, Ky.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.9853, it appears that Joseph Thompson was born in 1763 in Augusta County, Virginia.
While a resident of said county he enlisted in October, 1780, and served four months as a private in Captain Kincaid's Company, Colonel Mathews' Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in April, 1781, and served two months in Captain Brown's Company, Colonel Bowyer's Virginia Regiment.
He also served as a private under Captain Sinclair in General Harmer's War against the Indians and was in the battle when Harmer's Army was defeated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 30, 1833, while a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky. He died there April 19, 1843.
He married January 3, 1803, in Fayette County, Kentucky, Susannah, whose maiden name was Thompson. She was allowed pension on her applica-

tion executed November 23, 1859, while a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky, aged 75 years. She died there April 1, 1864.
Their children were Clark, William, Zerelda Webber, Mary J. Duval, and Elizabeth Nabb.
In 1870 a grandson, Berry Thompson, was referred to.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MCS/cel
May 25, 1929
Mrs. G.T. Kent Bagdad Kentucky
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.9853, it appears that Joseph Thompson was born in 1763, in Augusta County, Virginia.
While a resident of that said county, he enlisted in October, 1780, and served four months as a private in Captain Kincaid's Company, Colonel Mathews' Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in April, 1781, and served two months in Captain Brown's Company, Colonel Bowyer's Virginia Regiment.
He also served as a private under Captain Sinclair in General Harmer's War against the Indians and was in the battle when Harmer's Army was defeated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 30, 1833, while a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky. He died there April 19, 1843.
He married January 3, 1803, in Fayette County, Ken-

tucky, Susannah, whose maiden name was Thompson.
She was allowed pension on her application executed November 23, 1859, while a resident of Shelby County, Kentucky, aged seventy-five years. TP She died there April 1, 1864.
Their children were: Clark, William, Zerelda Webber, Mary J. Duval and Elizabeth Nabb.
In 1870, a grandson, Berry Thompson, was referred to.
This is the history of the only Joseph Thompson, who served in the Virginia Troops, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau. print
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

August 6, 1930.
Bureau of Pensions, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
541
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rev. War claim for pension of Joseph Thompson, File No. W.9853.
Actual 1 of each page.
67- Jacket 1 p office of Margaret Crockett + Mary McDaniel dated Jan. 4 + Jan. 6, 1860 - 1 p -
$ .30
2 pages
xxx
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and also return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number.
The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Margaret M. Finch Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.