Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7862, for Thomas Isbell, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Isbell, Thomas Discretion
77 7862
CONTENTS

at 6 Huke may 28. 49
47 1/2 N. Carolina
Discretion Isbell widow of Thomas Isbell who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of April 1849 and sent to
James Hurd Waynesville N.C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 217 Vol. 3.

ever loveth and maketh a lie.
MORRIS, AND WLODK-
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
ever loveth and maketh a lie. all. Amen. January 21. 1782 Tho s Helland discredited Howard was master
Benjamin Isbell was Born October 19 th 1785 John Isbell was Born February 11 th 1788
Wiggin me Aug 16 off Boston 1865 Cattit H. Lane Justice of Peace

Not saying, the former things are passed away.
Isaiah 55. 19. 2 Cor. 5. 17. d Chap. 1. 8. 22. 13. c Isaiah 55. 4.
5 And he that sat upon the throne, said, c Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
6 And he said unto me, It is done. d I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end: e I will give unto him that is athirst, of the fountain of the water of life freely.
7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and fornicators, shall have their part
24 And the nations shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.
25 b And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there. b Isaiah 60. 11.
26 And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.
27 And there shall in no wise enter into it anything that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.
1 Philip. 4. 3. Chap. 3. 5. 20. 12.
CHAP. XXII.
1 The river of the water of life. 2 The tree of life. 5 The light of the city of God is himself. 9 The angel will not
Eliza
Prudence Prudence
1783 was born September

State of North Carolina } Caldwell County } }
On this 26 day of January 1843 personally appeared before the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, opened & held in & for the County aforesaid Discretion Isbell a resident of the County & State aforesaid aged Seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 1835 entitled "An act granting half pay & pensions to certain Widows," That She is the widow of Thomas Isbell who was a soldier in the Revolution in the Continental line who enlisted & served two years according to his declarations made frequently during his life time He enlisted in Albermarle Co. Virginia but his affiant does not recollect the name of the Captain under whom he enlisted but that he was stationed near Philadelphia at Germantown in a short time after his enlistment under General George Washington who was then in Command This I think was in fall season & remained all winter & in the Spring or Summer he was ordered to Staten Island & there he took sick and his Captain gave him a furlough to go home until he could recover from his sickness he reached home either in August or September & remained at home until some time during the next Spring about the month of March & joined the army again and made up his lost time & served out his two years For the proof of his services I refer you to the proof annexed. This affiant further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Isbell on the 21 st day of Feby 1782 that the

husband the aforesaid Thomas Isbell died on the 27 th day of October 1819 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seven hundred & ninety four I am to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Discretion Isbell marks E P Miller Clerk of Caldwell CC
Discretion Isbell
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A. Mitchell
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Friday 25 1843
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Hon A. Mitchell
Feb 25. 43

State of North Carolina.
Know all men by these presents That we Thomas Isbell and Godfrey Isbell are held and firmly bound unto Alexander Martin Governor and Commander in Chief of the said State in the just and full sum of five hundred pounds current money of the State aforesaid to be paid to the said Alexander Martin his successors and assigns; To which payment well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, our heirs and each of us, our heirs, executors, and administrators jointly, and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals and dated this 13 th day of December - Anno. Dom. 1781
The condition of the above obligation is such, That whereas the above bound Thomas Isbell hath made application for a Licence for a marriage to be had and solemnized between him the said Thomas Isbell and Miss Elizabeth Howard both of the County of Wilkes Now in case it shall not appear hereafter that there is any lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage then the above obligation to be void, Otherwise to remain in full force and virtue
Sealed and delivered in the presence of G Wheatley Clk
Thomas Isbell Seal Godfrey Isbell Seal
State of North Carolina } Wilkes County
I William Marten Clerk of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Wilkes, do certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Thomas Isbell's bond for marriage Licence found on file in my office
Given under my hand and seal of office the 16 th day of Feby. 1843. W. Marten Clerk

Rev. and 1813 War section.
awd awd
May 20, 1926
Thomas Isbell W. 7862
Emma Hampton Cleveland Tenn
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 7862, it appears that Thomas Isbell was raised in Albemarle County, Virginia. The date and place of his birth are not on file.
He enlisted in Albemarle County, Virginia in 1775, under Captain Dalton, and served two years as private in the Virginia Troops.
He died October 27, 1819.
Soldier married February 21, 1782, Discretion Howard (they were both then of Wilkes County, North Carolina). She was allowed pension on her application executed January 26, 1843, while a resident of Caldwell County, North Carolina, aged seventy-eight
disused 1995 as Rev. did not start
in 94

years. She died June 24, 1848.
Their children mentioned in the claim-
Prudence born September 5, 1783. Benjamin " October 19, 1785. John " February 11, 1788. Thomas age not on file.
The above noted Thomas Isbell is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, nor do the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau afford any information in regard to Livingston Isbell.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rey WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7862
Dis'ction, Ill'ell Kid. Thos. Sabell Pvt. Rev. War
Act: Feby. 2 nd 1848
Index:—Vol. 4, Page 365
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Sept. 23/95 Blackstone. Sept. 15/97 Indianap.
1926-may 20-Hist. to Emma Hanifton awd.

Wirt, to John. Isbell, N. C., M. E. G.
Sister P. Clancy, Ind.
July 23, 1904 His C o. H Reynolds Rome Ga

POSTAL CARD ONE CENT.
WASHINGTON D.C. SEP 12 1897 AM 11 47 United States America.
THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY.
War Department Old War and Navy Division Washington, D.C.

Sept. 3, 1897.
Sirs:
Please furnish me with a record of the services of Thomas Isbell, who served five years in the revolutionary war. He either volunteered from Virginia or North Carolina, I do not know which. His wife's name was Discretion Howard Isbell, but I do not know whether she received a pension or not. By complying with above request you will oblige
Leslie R. Clancy 1203 Lexington Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. W. 8862.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
Sept. 15th, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Thomas Isbell, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that Discretion, widow of Thomas Isbell, made an application for pension on January 26th, 1843, at which time she was 78 years of age and residing in Caldwell County, North Carolina, and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a private in the Virginia troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of two years. Officers under whom he served not stated. He enlisted in Albemarle County, Virginia.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Leslie D. Clancy,
1203 Lexington Avenue,
Indianapolis, Indiana.

O. W. & N. Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
P. S.
Bureau of Pensions,
M.E.C.
Washington, D. C., September 23, 1895.
Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Thomas Isbell --- a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     The widow's pension was allowed for his services as a private in the Virginia troops for the period of two years, but she could not give the names of his officers nor the dates of enlistment and discharge.  
Battles engaged in,
None mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Albemarle Co., Va.
Date of application for pension, by widow, Jan. 26, 1843.
Residence at date of application, of widow, Caldwell Co., N. C.
Age at date of application, of widow, seventy-eight years.
Remarks: Soldier married Discretion Howard February 21, 1782.
Died Oct. 22, 1815
Very respectfully,
J. M. Isbell, Esq.,
Blackstone, N. C.
Commissioner.

Glendale, Tennessee March 21, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Several times me, his descendants, have re- ceived from the various Adjutant-Generals - the Revolutionary war record of Thomas Isbell who was born in Albemarle County Virginia; but, later lived in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
He belonged to the 9th Virginia Regiment, first in Captain Thomas Walker's company - afterward in Captain William Henderson's Company.

Our Tennessee Historians say that his brothers, James, Francis, William and Livingston Isbell - (also Thomas) were in the same company.
As the Adjutant General does not find the name - or record of Livingston Isbell in his department he refers me to you and I am hoping that you can help me to verify what we know by our family and State records. - as I am descended in a direct line from Livingston on my maternal side. -
It is a fact that these brothers all fought in the "Battle of Kings Mountain" but we do not know so much of Livingston's record as that of our paternal ancestor, Thomas Isbell.
Hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience. I am, Respectfully,
(Miss) Emma Hampton,
Hon. Historian and Librarian Assoe Chapter, D. A. R. Cleveland, Tennessee.

JOHN H. REYNOLDS, PRESIDENT.
B. I. HUGHES, CASHIER.
2368
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
OF ROME, GA.
CAPITAL $150,000. SURPLUS $150,000.
Rome, Ga., Jan. 11th, 1904.
Pension Dept. Rev. War, Washington, D.C.
Dear sirs:
I desire information as to one Thomas Isbell, who served in the Revolutionary War, I think, from North Carolina.
Very respectfully,
John H Reynolds

In a report relative to the military record of Thomas Isbell furnished by the War Department to Mr. J. M. Isbell, Blackstone, N. C., on Sept. 13, 1895, the following appears:
"The records," however, show that one Thomas Isbell was a private in Captain Thomas Walker's (afterwards Captain Wm. Henderson's) company, Ninth Virginia regiment (Colonel George Mathews), Revolutionary war. He enlisted, date not stated, to serve two years from April 10, 1776, and his name is borne on the rolls to and including January, 1778, when he is reported "discharged", date not shown.
The date of his discharge, as well as information showing whether or not this is the soldier on account of whose service the within named Discretion Isbell received a pension, may be obtained upon application to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C., who is in charge of the pension records of all wars."

See also endorsements upon the back of widow's declaration which is believed to relate to the record of soldier's service upon which the widow's claim was allowed.
H Shapleigh Sept 21-95.

April 11/41 LETTER N.Y.
56 392 N.Y.C.
FREE
James L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington. U. S.

Sayville Va. March 1 st 1849
James L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir,
I have You Enclosed, a "Declaration" made by Thos. Isabella Administrator of deceased Isabella, - This is the class of Pension, that I wrote You about some time since, when You returned a Printed Form, for an Annex , - & the Enclosed is what I have manufactured from it; - If it is not sufficient, to warrant the issuing of a Certificate, please to send me a form that will - as this am I out of the way.
The Power of Attorney of the Administrator of Elijah Caperton, cannot be in the Pension Office, as made a considerable package, & was aduised very legally by me to You & made by own hands - of this I am certain. - It has cost me no little trouble, to make the papers over. - For God's sake do take care of the Papers when You get them; for it is a devilish hard work to get them executed properly at this end of the line -
Yours very Resp. Servt James Smith
Mr. James Smith, Administrator of the estate of Elijah Caperton, deceased, of the county of Cabell, State of West Virginia, do hereby certify that the within copy of the Power of Attorney is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in the Pension Office.

State of North Carolina Caldwell County 3
This day came before me a justice of the peace in and for the County of Caldwell and State aforesaid Thomas Calton and made oath that his age is eighty six years and states that Thomas Isbell enlisted in the Continental line in the revolution in the year seventeen hundred & eighty four 177 4 . The name of the officer under whom he enlisted he cannot now recollect, being very old and infirm but states that they were raised near neighbors in Albemarle County Virginia, and that he enlisted for two years and states that he continued in service until he served out his full time and was honorably discharged and returned home, and in a short time after his return he moved to North Carolina where he remained until his death. He further declares that he often times heard him talking about his service and the many difficulties which he encountered. When he entered the service he left a saddle & bridle which I purchased a short time after he went into the service. He further declares that he knew the said Thomas Isbell & that he & the said Dorothy Isbell lived together as man & wife not far distant from here, and the said Thomas Isbell died on the 27 day of October 1819 and that the widow has remained a widow

since -
State of North Carolina Caldwell County                      I Elish P. Meller Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for the County of Caldwell State of said do hereby certify that William Bradley whose name is signed as witness and Magistrate to the foregoing affidavit is and was at the time of his signature and attestation, an acting Justice of the peace for said County and that full faith and credit should and ought to be given to his official acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office this 26 th day of July 1842 January 1843
E P Fuller Clerk of Court will be

North Carolina
Ashe County } This day personally appeared Sarah Council before me Reuben Hartley, acting justice of the peace for said County and made oath in due form of law - that she was present and saw Thomas Shell and Discretion Shell when they was married as man and wife
Sworn to and subscribed before me, This 13 th of February 1843 list
Reuben Hartley JP
for Sarah + Council mark

State of North Carolina Caldwell County
This day came before me Horatio N. Miller one of the acting justices of the peace in and for the County of Caldwell and State of North Carolina. Henry Sumpter and made oath that his age is seventy two years, and states that he knew Thomas Isbell well; they were both neighbours, at least their parents in Albemarle County, Virginia, and that he enlisted with John Sumpter Lewis Cotton of John Walter in Albemarle County Virginia in the Continental line in the revolution in the year 1774 and served two years & returned home in 1776. I was well acquainted with him before he entered the service and often, and in a short time after he returned, he moved to North Carolina where I was well acquainted with him until his death. He enlisted with many others above named under Captain Patton. He further declares that he knew that the said Thomas Isbell was married to Descretion Howard lived together until his death, and further the said Descretion has lived an unmarried ever since.
Sworn to and subscribed this 21 st day of June 1842. Henry Sumpter before me H. N. Miller Justice of the Peace

State of North Carolina Caldwell County
I Elisha P. Miller Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for the County of Caldwell & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Horatio N. Miller whose name is signed as witness and magistrate to the foregoing affidavit is and was at the time of his signature and attestation an acting Justice of the peace for said County, and that full faith and credit should and ought to be given to his official acts or such. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Office This 26 day of August January
1843 E P Miller Clerk Clee

January Term 1843, of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Caldwell N o Carolina, the foregoing proceedings was submitted to the said Court, and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above affiant Discretion Isbell is the widow of Thomas Isbell and that they were married as she has declared, and that the above persons who have been sworn in her favour are all credible witnesses, and further that her husband Thomas Isbell was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as the witnesses had above stated —
Test, E P Miller
clerk. Cal. C. C.
Edm Jones
W. Chs. Seal

State of North Carolina Calhoun County
On this the 22 nd day of Feb. 1849, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in & for the County of Calhoun, Thomas Isabel Administrator of "Discretion Isabel, a Pensioner of the United States; and Widow of Thomas Isabel a Pirate, & that she drew a pension; under the Act 17 th of June 1844, of Eighty Dollars, per Annum; and that she died, on the 24 th day of June 1848.
Sworn & subscribed on the day & year last above written, before me
Wm Bradley Justice Benton Bradley
Thos. Isabel Administrator of Discretion Isabel. Seal
State of N th Carolina Calhoun County
I Joseph C. Nutland Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, for the County of Calhoun, do hereby certify, that it has been proven to the satisfaction of said court, that Discretion Isabel, Widow of Thomas Isabel being a pensioner of the United States, aged about Eighty Three Years 83 - died on the the 24 th day of June 1848 and that Thomas Isabel, was duly qualified as the Administrator, upon said estate, & as far as his credit, should be given, to all his Acts or such - And I further certify that William Bradley is a Magistrate, as above, & that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, & subscribed my name, This 20 th day of February 1849. J. C. Nutland Clerk

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D. Isbell act 43
$80 per an
Hon. T. S. Clingman H.R.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838.
State of North Carolina On this 30 th day of April Caldwell County 3. 1844 personally appeared before me one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for said County. Discretion Isbell a resident of Caldwell County & State of N.C. aged 79 Years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on 3 rd March 1843. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolution- ary war. - That she is the widow of Thomas Isbell deceased who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. The service will be fully shown on reference to her declaration on file in the Pension Office in Washington City D.C. The annual amount received per five years was Eighty Dollars ($80) per year amo- unting to four hundred Dollars under act of July 7 th 1838. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on this day and year above written
William Bradley J.P.
her Discretion Isbell mark
State of North Carolina
Caldwell County I William Bradley certify that Discretion Isbell who appeared before me, and made the foregoing declaration is a credible person, and personally known to me, and that I know that she drew a pension at

the rate of Eight dollars per annum for five years and that she remains a widow this ever since the death of her husband Tho. Isbell Given under my hand & seal This 30th day April 1844
William Bradley W.P.D.
State of North Carolina Caldwell County } I Elisha P. Miller Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Caldwell County, Certify that William Bradley is & was an acting magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine and that due faith and credit ought to be given to his official acts as such -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 30th April 1844
E. P. Miller Clerk By R. C. Miller P.C.

20p 3 June 1844
5632
N. Carolina,
Discretion Isbell, widow of Thomas Isbell who was a Private, in the N C Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 day of June 1844 and sent to
Hon. J. L. Klingman A Rep!
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 202,

North Carolina-7067
Repd mar 6 '43
Discretion Isbell widow of Thomas Isbell
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 27 October 19 - of Caldwell Co in the State of N. C. D - who was a private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Virginia - line for Lyman -
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of March 1843 and sent to Hon: A. Hitchell, A. R -
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$400.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book A
Vol. 2
Clerk, Page 187 -
ut. letter Flemingman