Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4196, for William Terry, Virginia

SERVICE
Va.
Terry William Susannah
NUMBER
W 4196
CONTENTS

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No 3131
Reported,
Virginia
Susannah Terry
widow of
William Terry dec d who died on the Dec. 1810 of Halifax Co in the State of Virginia who was a Commissary in the Virginia commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Virginia line for 2 years.
Increased from $480
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 600 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Oct 1842 and sent to the Pay Empt Present
Arrears to the 4th of March, '42. 6600
Semi-annual allowance ending 11 Sept 300
Former payments to be deducted 4900.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 5 }
Recorded by Thea. Sellwood Clerk. Book Co. Vol. 3. Page 172
Rate of death not on A 13

William Terry & Susannah Thompson were married 8 th Dec r 1771. Elizabeth Terry was born the 16 th day of December 1772. —
Thompson Terry, was born the 31 st day of October 1774. —
William Terry was born the 5 th day of April 1777. —
Nathaniel Terry was born the 27 th day of December 1779. —
Sarah Royal & {Twins} Rachel Coleman were born the 4 th day of July 1782. —
Royall Terry was born the 20 th Sep r 1780 —
Henry Terry was born the day of Dec r 1789. —

Gods judgment on the wicked, C H A P. IV. and his blessing on the good.  Before Christ cir. 397. C H A P. IV.  1 God's judgment on the wicked, 2 and his blessing on the good. 3 be inheritors to the end of the land. 4 be troubled at their coming and go.  at them 1 For behold, the day cometh that shall burn as an oven, and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble, and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.  at Luke 3: 17. John 3: 14. John 3: 19. 2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise, with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.  1 And ye shall tread down the wicked, for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet, in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.  4 Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.  5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet, before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD.  6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.  Malachi 3: 19. 4: 1. 2: 17. 1 Peter 3: 12. Rev. 16: 15.
The End of the Old Testament.
Nathaniel Hall and Rachel G. Terry was married the 25 th day of September in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and seven Eighteen Hundred and Seven Palsey G. Hall was born the 21 st May 1809 Susannah Thompson Hall was born the 18 th day of January 1812 Sarah Henry Hall was born 19 th day of Feb 1815.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836 State of Virginia County of Halifax } ss
On this the 8 th day of January 1839 personally appeared before me Elisha Parkdale Jr a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid Susannah Terry Resident of Virginia in the County of Halifax aged eighty five 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 4 th 1836. That she is the widow of William Terry who was a commissary in the army of the Revolution in the county of Halifax Virginia  any war . She states she recollects well that the said William Terry her deceased husband received provision and cloths for the soldiers and distributed it amongst them she says that she recollects well that a great deal of Corn Bacon Beef &c was procured by him and distributed to the soldiers that he acted as such for several years (two or three at least) she also says states that the public arms were deposited with him and further states that her served one tour in the army of the Revolution as an officer in the militia but does not recollect the rank she held in office from age and loss of memory she is unable to particularize further about it but refers the Noble Department to Capt James Thompson who perhaps may recollect more about his services than she does. She further declares that she was married to the said William Terry on the 8 th day of December 1771 that her husband the aforesaid William Terry died on the 14 th day of December in the year 1810. in the city of Richmond while a Member of the Virginia Legislature and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof her to annexed - Susannah Terry Sworn to and subscribed on the 8 th day of Jany 1839 above written before Elisha Parkdale Jr J. Peace

State of Virginia County of Halifax } ss
I James Thompson do hereby certify that William Terry husband of Susannah Terry who has made oath to the foregoing declaration was a commissary as stated in the said declaration I further certify that I drew arms from the said William Terry and that I know that a number of Beef were slaughtered at his house for the use of the army and that he procured cattle for the soldiers that I have often heard him say he served one tour in the militia as Major I think in the year 1781 & that he marched to the south and I further certify that William Terry died at the time and place stated in the foregoing declaration of Susannah Terry and that she has remained a widow ever since that period. Given under my hand this 8 th day of January 1839
Sworn to and subscribed before me
James Thompson
Elisha Barkdale Justice of the Peace Halifax Co
this 8 th day of Jany 1839
I Elisha Barkdale for a Justice of the peace in and for Halifax County Virginia do hereby certify that Susannah Terry who this day appeared before me and made oath to the foregoing declaration is unable from old age and bodily infirmity to attend the court of this county and I further certify that she is a lady of high standing and entitled to full credit upon oath and I also certify that I am well acquainted with James Thompson who has made oath before me to the foregoing certificate and that he is a highly respectable man and that due faith and credit ought to be given to his statement. Given under my hand in Halifax county, Va. the day and year last above written
Elisha Barkdale Justice of the Peace for Halifax County Va.

State of Virginia County of Halifax 3
The affidavit of Susannah Terry taken before me Elisha Barkdale a Justice of the peace for Halifax County Virginia on this the 1 st day of November 1839 this affiant being first duly sworn according to law saith that the small family Bible she now has in her possession (and which she is about to send to Mrs. B. Storrall to be sent to the War Department at Washington City) is the original family register kept by my late husband William Terry and that the record therein contained of the date of my marriage with the said William Terry is correct and further this affiant saith not.
Susannah Terry
Taken sworn and subscribed before me this 30 th day of October 1839 in the County of Halifax Virginia and at the house of Mrs. Susannah Terry.
Elisha Barkdale I Peace for Halifax County VA
I Thompson Terry of the County of Halifax State of Virginia do hereby certify that the small Bible now in the possession of Susannah Terry and which is about to be sent to Washington City is the original Family register of my father the late William Terry and that the marriage records in the said Bible in these words "William Terry and Susannah Thompson were married the 8 th Decr 1771" is in the hand writing of the said William Terry given under my hand This 1 st Novr 1839
Thompson Terry
Halifax County to wit
I certify that Thompson Terry this day made oath before me that the foregoing Certificate contains the truth & nothing but the truth. Given under my hand This 1 st Novr 1839
Elisha Barkdale I Peace for Halifax Co. VA

Virginia, to wit:
I William H. Hott, Clerk of the County Court for the County Court for the County of Cabell, do hereby certify that Elisha Barker, Jr., before whom the within affidavits were taken, is an acting Judge of the Court for said County duly commissioned and sworn & that the signa- tures within purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County at my Office this 18 th day of November 1839.
W. H. Hott, Clerk
The above "Certs. of Office" erased by me W. H. Hott

letter was returned unclaimed
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July 22, 1931
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF am
Mr. Talbot Field 215 Bankers Trust Building Little Rock, Arkansas. Hope,
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 4196 that William Terry served two or three years with the Virginia Troops as Commissary of Issues, and also served as an officer in the Virginia Militia, no details of service given.
He married December 8, 1771, Susannah Thompson. He died in December 1810 in Richmond, Virginia, then a member of the Virginia Legislature.
His widow, Susannah, was allowed pension on her application executed January 8, 1839, that a resident of Halifax County, Virginia, and aged eighty-five years.
The following names appear on the family record-
  Elizabeth Terry born December 16, 1772   Thompson Terry " October 31, 1774   William Terry " April 5, 1777   Nathaniel Terry " November 27, 1779   Sarah Royall and Rachel Coleman } twins July 4, 1782   Royall Terry " September 30, 1786   Henry Terry " December 25, 1789 
Also on family record: Nathaniel Hall and Rachel G. Terry were married September 25, 1807; Patsey Fariss Hall was born

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May 21, 1808; Susannah Thompson Hall was born January 18, 1813; Sarah Henry Hall was born April 16, 1815.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

September 21, 1928.
Mrs. A. A. Williams, Fort Valley, Georgia.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 4198, it appears that William Terry served two or three years with the Virginia Troops as Commissary of Issues, and also served as an officer in the Virginia Militia, no details of service given.
He married December 8, 1771, Susannah Thompson. He died in December 1810 at Richmond, Virginia, while a member of the Virginia Legislature.
She was allowed pension on her application executed January 8, 1839, at which time she was living in Halifax County, Virginia, aged eighty-five years.
The following names appear on the family record:
   Elizabeth Terry  born  December  16, 1772.    Thompson Terry  "  October  31, 1774.    William Terry  "  April  5, 1777.    Nathaniel Terry  "  November  27, 1779.    Sarah Royall and       Rachel Coleman twins  "  July  4, 1782.    Royall Terry  "  September  30, 1786.    Henry Terry  "  December  25, 1789.   
Also on family record: Nathaniel Hall and Rachel C. Terry

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were married September 25, 1807; Patsey Fariss Hall was born May 21, 1809; Susannah Thompson Hall was born January 18, 1812; and Sarah Henry Hall was born April 16, 1815.
The above noted William Terry is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau, who served with the Virginia Troops.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

4176
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Terry 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.     ✓ 2 or 3 years Commissary of Issues Va.   also served as an officer in the militia "   details of service not given.      
Battles engaged in, ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ Date of application for pension, Jan. 8 1837. Her claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Halifax Co. Va. Age at date of application, 85
Remarks: Ad. mar. Dec. 8 1771. Susannah Thompson. He died in Dec. 1810 at Richmond, Va. while a member of the Legislature. Family: Elizabeth b. Dec. 16 1772 Thompson b. Oct. 31 1774, Wm b. Apr. 5 1777, Nathaniel b. Nov. 27 1779, Sarah Royall b. July 4 1782, Rachel Coleman b. July 4 1782 mar. Nathaniel Hall, Sept. 25 1807 Royall b. Sept. 30 1786, Henry b. Dec. 25 1789. Patsey Farris Hall b. May 21 1809 Susannah Thompson Hall b. Jan. 18 1812 Sarah Hall b. Apr. 16 1815
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

see letter to J. B. Stovall, Oct. 22 d . 1841.
Let to A. Ray, October 1, 1842
Virginia 3131.
Susannah Terry widow of William Terry, die d .
who died on the Dec r 1810 of Halifax (in the State of Virginia ) who was a Commissioned Officer by Captain of the commanded by in the Virginia line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 480 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Nov 1839 , & sent to J. B. Stovall Halifax  and  C. H. V.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept r 1839  $4080.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar ch 40  240.00
$4320.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Not July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by D. M. Cundy Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 Page 159.

Peru WIDOW, & Co.
File No. 4196
Susannah Terry Wid.
Wm Terry
Com d Roa. line
Act: July 2 nd /36, sec. 3 d
Index:—Vol. a Page 233
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1917 James West to Mrs. H. F. McFarland. Ad. 1928 Sept 21 " " mmo G. A. Williams Sec 3. 1931 July 22 " " J. S. [?] Walter Dash J. 7136 cur. see letter in Walter Dash J. 7136 cur.

Fort Valley, Ga., Nov. 14, 1927.
Commissioners of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly give me the Revolutionary War record of William also Va Terry of Virginia who was in Capt. Gross Scruggs' Company, 5th Virginia Regiment?
Thanking you , I am,
Very truly yours,
Mrs. A. A. Williams

Rev 1 AB No: St Louis, 958 Century Bldg - June 15-17
Commissioner of Pensions, Department of Interior Washington D.C.
Will you please give me any records you may have of land grants or pensions paid to Nathaniel Terry of Halifax (formerly Lunenburg Co) Virginia. He was commissioned Capt by Robt. Dinwiddie in (1755). W30524. Red. Heilman's Register mentions him as a Continental officer.
Have you any record of Wm Terry of Va? Heilman mentions him as Lt. Col. Va Militia 1777-8.
Address, Mrs. H. F. McFarland
958 Century Bldg
St Louis
Missouri

State of Virginia
Halifax County ss
On this 4 th day of August, 1842. Personally appeared before me Beverley R Fleming a justice of the Peace in and for said County. Susannah Terry a resident of Halifax, who being duly sworn according to Law doth on her Oath state, That she is the Widow of the late William Terry who was a companion of hers in the revolutionary War. And died in December 1819. And further declares that she is at this time a pensioner under act 1836 at the rate of $480. a Year, for the services of her late deceased husband. The application is made in order to obtain an increased pension at the rate of $50. a month, and the payment of the difference arising from said increase from the 1 st March 1832 and the increase for during life under act 1836. Sworn and subscribed to this day and year above written before me. Susannah Terry Beverley R Fleming. J.P.
State of Virginia Halifax County ss
I William J Holt Deputy Clerk of the Court of Halifax County certify that Beverley R Fleming is a justice of the peace for said County duly commissioned Sworn and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of office, and subscribed my name this 6 th day of August 1842.
Wm J Holt DEPC

4464
V Susannah Terry widow of William Va
Act 4 July 1836

4464
Halifax
Virginia to wit
At a Court held for Halifax County the 26 th day of Febry 1839 - This day the declaration of Susan Terry made before Elisha Barksdale Jr a Justice of the peace was returned and approved by the Court there was satisfactory evidence exhibited to the Court that William Terry and Susan Thompson were married at the time stated in said declaration and the Clerk is authorized to certify the same to the war department
I William Hall Clerk of the County Court of Halifax in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly transcribed from the records of my office. I further certify that Elisha Barksdale Jr is a Justice of the peace for said County and that the signatures within purporting to be his are genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 9 th day of April 1839.
W. Hott Clerk of the County Court for Halifax County
J. B. Small Meadersville Halifax Co. Va.

+ note interlined in the county of Raleigh Virginia before the papers were closed by me E. Barkdale Jr. Esquire

Oct 22 41
Mail for W.H. 38 DEPT. 18
FREE
Sus Terry March 38
L. Edward Lyr.
Commissaire of Penn's.
Washington City D.C.
Mail

Halifax C H Octo 18 th 1841
M j . L. Edwards
Dear Sir
I am inclined to think that Susannah Tenny widow of William Tenny who was a Company of Issuers in the Army of the revolution is entitled to receive six hundred dollars per annum instead of Four hundred and eighty I obtained for a pension certificate for $480 per annum (in 1839) during her natural life commencing on the 4 th March 1831. and upon examination of the laws upon the subject I am inclined to think the certificate ought to have been for six hundred dollars per annum. If I am right in this please say what will be required of her to get the amount of pension & to get the certificate for $600 per annum.
Very Respectfully J. B. Stovall

4464 Susannah Terry Wid of William
V.S.
At. July 4. 1836
Mand 1771
acid 1870
Admit a Commem of 2f of 1836 $480 per ann
V. line —
J.B. Stowell Esq Halifax BHO V.S.

Oct 18. 1842
Rev: Terry & No 3131, Ward Oct 1836.
James L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pleaders (Washington City)

Washington. Oct. 18 th 1862.
Sir,
In obedience to the request of my father, and in compliance with your letter of the 1 st inst. you will receive enclosed the pension certificate of Mr. Sukannah Levy, of $680. for an increase at the rate of $600 a year. under act 1836.
I am Sir,
Very Respectfully etc Ellen L. Ray.
James L. Edwards Esq. War Department.

Susannah King widow of Act 1836 - Pa Let to G.B. Stone 19 July 1839 Rene 29 Oct 1839.

4464 Susannah Long widow of Wm act 1836 - Va Let to J. B. Stouell 19 July 1839 same 23 Oct 1839.

Halifax Nov
Free
Sept 14
via Am. post Mrs. Henry
J. Conard Esq.
Commencement of Sessions Washington City
Mail

Wilkes Post No 20 Septm 12 th 1839.
Sir
Enclosed you will find free proof of the services of William Terry as Commissary. If the legality of the marriage is not established to the satisfaction of the Department, I will send you a copy of the family record if you will send me the necessary form. Not knowing the form I exhibited to the Court the family record and proved the record to be in the hand writing of William Terry. The Court being satisfied that the marriage took place at the time stated in the Declaration of Susan Terry ordered the Clerk to certify the same to the Department of War.
Respectfully Yrs S. Jonathan D. Howard

Newfreemans Aug 17 th
37 1/2 Paid
Alexander Ray Esqr. Washington City D.C.

Halifax Thomas on 16 th August 1842
W. L. G.
Your letter of the 16 th June last, has been Received. But, Owing to Circumstances (unavoidable), an Answer has been delayed.
In relation to the duration of Service performed by my Husband Mr. Fry, I must refer you to the Evidence produced by myself when my Pension Certificate was obtained, which is filed with the Compt. of Pensions, or in war Office. You will there find, that the Legislature of Virginia appointed a Commission (or Commissioners), to settle the Claims of these Officers, and full Confidential the duration of Service - performed by Mr. Fry as Commissary of Issues during the Revolution was about 3 years.
Yrs Respectfully
Susannah Fry

William Terry Va.
W.F. 4196
Capt. William Terry's receipt for 50 muskets, 40 bayonets, 50 cartridge boxes and 7 camp kettles for the use of the Amelia militia under Major Wm. Cunningham, signed Sam. Morgan Q.M. and Wm. Cunningham Maj. Com. d dated March 2, 1781.
Order to William Terry to furnish in his Division within 90 days, 2 cheets of cotton or linen, 1 pr. overalls, 2 pr. stockings, 1 wool, fur or felt hat or leather cap and 1 beef not to be under 300 weight, signed Jas. Bates and dated March 13, 1781.
William Terry's receipt for 383 lbs. & 3 d for part of 600 lbs for a beef for his Division, signed Ben m Dickson.
An account of issues made by William Terry commissary for Halifax County in 1781, signed Wm. Terry commissary and dated Oct. 10, 1781.
Order to return 6 guns and a rifle signed Wm. Terry and dated July 13, 1781, endorsed Capt. Abia Clay, Halifax.
over

A grey horse belonging to the 1 st regt. Light-Dragoons, left with Maj. Terry to be delivered to an officer of said regt. signed James Meriwether, Dr.
William Terry's receipt for the delivery of a bay horse belonging to the public and lodged with him by Lieut. Rudder signed James Meriwether Dr. and dated Dec. 19, 1781.
Order to Col. Terry to deliver to Lt. Glascock the two horses belonging to the 1 st regt. Light-Dragoons left by Mr. Meriwether, signed G. Belfield, Maj. regt. L.D. and dated Feb. 26, -82.
The above papers have been removed from this claim to be forwarded to the War Department.
A.E.P.
Jan. 11, 1911.
Sent to War Dept. Jan 16, 1913

March 12 th 1701
Rec d of William Lewis Jewell Musquets four Bayonets & Eleven Cartouch Boxes One hundred Musquet Balls for the use of the Providence Militia under the command of Col. John Dodd. Morison
St. L. C. A. G.

Aug 25-1842
Susanna Terry March 11th 1836 for instance
James L. Edwards Esq. A Rev. Presb. Commissioned of Paris for Department

Washington Aug. 24. 1842.
Sir,
I enclose you a letter, and an application from Mr. Susannah Terry of Virginia; It would appear by her letter that her late husband William Terry served more than two years as an assistant commissary of subsistence, and I presume of course when the claim was admitted under act 4 July 1836. you were perfectly satisfied of the fact, that he performed the duties under his appointment as acting commissary for two years or upward.
Under your late decision officers of that class are considered as entitled to a pension at the rate of $600 per annum. an augmentation to that amount is now made by Mr. Terry in the form of a declaration. I beg that you will have this claim put upon the same footing of justice, which you have decided others of like grade are entitled to receive.
I remain Sir
Your obedt Servt A. H. Neay
J. L. Edwards Esq Comm of Pensions

Payment to be made at Richmond by J. Barksbrough Agent for paying Pen- sioners, in the Agency of Richmond
Virginia
Chas. H. Tracy.
Issue a certificate for $600 — and notify the Agent, directing him to pay the difference.
Certificate handed to W. A. Ray, Present Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book 1, Vol. 2, Page 159, by
J. M. Curdy
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Susannah Terry, a resident of Virginia, widow of William Terry deceased, who was a Commissary of Issues in the Revolution, and died in Dec r 1810, is entitled to receive Four hundred & eighty dollars and cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this twenty eighth day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
Examined Countersign

Halifax County 14 th June 1789
Then in of 60 th year of King a Rent of Elijah Hunt dated Octo r 1781 where It appears that he had the Voucher for the Species of four hundred & ninety four Bushels of Corn, Seven hundred & sixty Nine & \frac{1}{2} of Oats, Three Thousand Eight hundred & Ninety one lb. for the year 1780 Also another Rent of the S d Hunts dated in 1781. where It appeared that he had the Vouchers for the Species of one hundred & thirty one Bushels of Corn two hundred & ninety two Bushels of Oats & Eighty four Bushels of Wheat - also another Rent signed Harry Innes. D.C. where It appears that he had the Vouchers for Money - for Cash £25.0.6 Six hundred fifteen & \frac{3}{4}  lbs Seven pounds Bacon one hundred & forty one & \frac{1}{2} Bushels of Corn Ninety Nine & \frac{1}{2} Bushels of Oats Six B. Wheat Commissions included - also his Rent for forty Eight Sides of public leather - also his Rent of Octo r 1782. for Nine Pounds Nineteen Shillings Species, also Sarah Lucy Rent for 5 \frac{1}{2} Bushels of Wheat. & four pounds Spice for the Rent of the the house for the usephor of of public Grain for the year 1782
William Price for Halifax District