Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 18512, for Abraham Tipton, Virginia

SERVICE
Va
Tipton, Abraham
R. 18512 Va. Half-Pay
CONTENTS

State of Illinois } Before me a Justice of peace in, as Tazewell County ss. } for said County, and state personally - - on this 14 th Aug t 1847 appeared John Boyle of said County, and State, and also personally well known to me, as of high credibility - who being of lawful age, and having first affirmed before me doth solemnly declare that some time, about the fifth month (say May) 1840 - the wife of (say Isaac) D r Stap - waited on him at his house, as an agent for pensions - declaring that her maiden name was Tipton, and her father was the brother of the late Captain Abraham Tipton a State line of Virginia officer, in the war of the Revolution, who was killed by an ambuscade of Indians near Louisville, Kentucky, on the "2 d day of September 1781"; moreover that she had a brother Samuel (say) Tipton, and other brothers, and sisters of the Tipton name - in Carter County the most remote one in Tennessee - nephews, and nieces of said late Captain Abraham Tipton - and some others of the heirs scattered about at a place she called (say) Mid Love, or Gane - away very remotely towards New Orleans - of whom she heard nothing for many years. His wife of Owen County then, after refusing to administer, This wife Dunlap, alias Tipton lives in our adjoining (Sangamon) County - say 8, or 10 miles, on this side of our capital, Springfield - Like wise also a young man, Boyd - applied to deponent saying - that his mother also of Sangamon County (say) formerly - Boyd alias Tipton, was the niece of said Captain Abraham Tipton, sister to the Dunlap wife - and she refused also administer Deponent further believes that the Tipton heirs are principally accessible in Carter County, and some may be about Covington, the County seat of Tipton County - in the extreme remote part of Tennessee - And further deponent sayeth not - John Boyle - (J.S. d)

Likewise also on same day personally appeared James Washington Chapman of Logan County Illi- nois, who being of lawful age - made solemn affirmation before me - that he visited on Mr. Isaac Dunlap's wife - after her husband returned from her brother, Saml. Tipton & the other heirs in Tennessee, and she declared that neither she, nor they would lay out money on such an uncertainty - and that as this deponent, may that Mr. Boyle might do what he would, adm- :ister, or what he pleased with it. Deponent further states that her eldest son, young Isaac Dunlap (the father being so deaf that he could not did send a message to this deponent by deponent's brother in law, John Chapman, on Wolfe Creek, Sangamon County saying - that his mother, and the other heirs in  Tennessee - would not act on the recovery. As she had told Mr. Boyle before she went to Tennessee, so now she utterly refused to administer any of her estate, and further deponent saith not -
Signed - James Washington Chapman (L.S.) (Co-administrator with John Boyle in the probate of the will of Isaac Dunlap)
The foregoing depositions of John Boyle, and James Washington Chapman were duly affirmed to before me on the 16th day of 8th month (Augt) 1847 -
Nathan Dillon Jr. { Justice of peace for { Salineville County, Illinois (L.S.)

State of Illinois { I, William Cromwell Clerk of the Tazewell (county) } County Commissioners' Court, of said County - and State, do certify that Nathan Dillon Esquire, before whom the foregoing deposition of John Boyle, and James Washington Chapman were made, touching the heirs of Isaac Duncalf wife - and Young - Boyd - to the late Captain Abraham Gipton, and their refusal to administer that - was then, and is now an acting Justice of the peace in, and for said Tazewell County, Illinois, duly commissioned to administer oaths, and take recognizances therein; that his name therein written appears to me to be in his usual true signature; and that full faith is to be had to all his official acts, as such - In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal of office at Tremont, the County seat of said Tazewell County, Illinois on this, the 28th day of August 1847.
Wm. Cromwell Clerk C.C.C.P.L.
1847 - Aug -

Mrs. Poag
Letter
1840 1841 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849 1850

State of Illinois Tazewell County ss
The people of the State of Illinois, to all, to whom these presents shall come, Greeting. Know ye, that whereas it has been satisfactorily proven before the undersigned, Probate Justice of the peace - that one Abraham Tipton, a Captain in the State line of Virginia - and of the Illinois Brigade - under General George Rogers Clarke, and Col. Joseph Crockett - in the war of the revolution was killed by an ambuscade of Indians on Bull-grass Creek near Louisville, Kentucky, together with Captain John Chapman - on (it is said) the 2 nd day of September - Anno Domini "1781"; that he was killed a single man, leaving no legal issue, and died (as far as known to the heirs) intestate; And whereas the said late Abraham Tipton was at the time of his death - for his services (and death in the same) to the State of Virginia, and the United States - was entitled to some certain sum, or sums of money - (the amount not well ascertained) payable to his heirs from the law of Congress of 5 th July 1832 - and the previous laws of the State of Virginia of "1782", & "1784" - Now therefore that the said pension coming to his heirs through him from the United States, may be collected, and reserved for those, who shall appear to have a legal right, or interest therein - We do hereby appoint John Boyle - of the aforesaid County of Tazewell, and State of Illinois - Administrator of all, and singular, the goods, and

Chattels, rights, and credits, which were of the said Abraham Tipton, at the time of his decease, with full power, and authority to collect the same at the Treasury Department, Washington City, D.C., or where soever they same may be found, and in general to do, and perform all the acts, which now are, or hereafter may be required of him before
Witness Palmina Holmes Probate Justice of the peace within, and for the County of Tazewell, and State of Illinois - Given under my hand, and official seal at Tremont this 1 st day of September A.D. 1847
Ordered that letters of administration be granted to the said John Boyle on the Estate of Abraham Tipton in the words following - to wit -
State of Illinois } The people of the State of Illinois Tazewell County ss. to all, to whom these presents shall come greeting. Know ye that whereas it has been satisfactorily proven before the undersigned Probate Justice of the peace within, and for the County of Tazewell, and State of Illinois - that one Abraham Tipton, a Captain of the State line of Virginia, of the "Illinois Brigade" died intestate - on the 2 nd day of September - in the year of our Lord 1781 - and that no administration has ever been had on his estate and whereas the said Abraham Tipton was entitled at the time of his decease to some certain sum, or sums of money, as a pension from the United States for his services, and death in the said "Illinois Brigade" Now therefore that the said pension, or pay coming to his heirs through him, from the United States, may

be collected, and preserved for those, who shall appear to have a legal right, or interest therein, we do hereby appoint John Boyle of the County of Tazewell, and State of Illinois - Administrator of all, and singular, the goods, and chattels, rights and credits of the said Abraham Tipton deceased with full power, and authority to secure, and collect all, and singular the goods, and chattels, rights, and credits whatsoever of the said Captain Abraham Tipton deceased - whenever the same may be found; and in general to do, and perform all other acts, which now are, or hereafter may be required of him by law - Witness my hand and seal of the peace within, and for Tazewell County, and State of Illinois -
Given under my hand, and Official seal at Tremont this 1 st day of September A.D. 1847 -
Witness Palmer Holman Probate
Judge of the Peace
State of Illinois
County of Tazewell
Palmer Holman
Probate Justice
Seal of court
I do solemnly swear that I will will and truly administer all and singular the goods and chattels rights and credits and effects of Abraham Tipton deceased and pay all just claims and charges against said estate to the best of my knowledge and ability Sworn to and subscribed before me
this first day of September
one thousand eight hundred and forty seven
John Boyle
Palmer Holman Probate Justice

Sept 7, 1832
John Brown Esq. Washington D.C. and 5 July 1832
Sufford to be from Pension Office papers - 2
L. Edwards Esquire -
Commrs. of pensions
Law of D. R. Fundale Esq., Atty at Law
Washington D.C.

An Extract from the "Revised Statutes of Illinois" of 1845 - on the Article "Wills" - at p. 547. Sec 55 reads as follows: "Admin n shall be granted to the husband, upon the goods, and chattels of his wife, and to the widow or next of kin to the intestate, or some of them, if they will accept the same, and are not disqualified; but in all cases the widow shall have the preference; but if no widow, or other relative of the intestate shall apply within sixty days from the death of such intestate, the court of probate may grant administration to any creditor or creditors, who shall apply for the same; and in case no such application be made by any creditor or creditors, within 15 days ensuing the lapse of the said term of 60 days, as aforesaid, admin n may be granted to any person, whom the Judge of probate may think will best manage the estate" and so on.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia State  Line as settled their accounts and received certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (see Hening's Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 11 th
day of December 1781 , in the name of Abraham Sipton as Capt Inf and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £ 145-3-3 delivered to Moses Hunter
but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated, there is however, on file in this
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this day of  of  off , a muster roll of late Capt Abm Sipton company of the Western Battallion, commanded by Lt Joseph Gwickell in the Virginia State service, which [No Seal of Office.] shows that the said Sipton was commissioned on the 8 November 1779 and was killed on the 5 September 1781 .
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's office this eleventh day of August 1853
No Seal of Office
Geo. W. Chittenden Acting Auditor

Daniel M. Ray & Co. Letter about Abr. Dept. - but July 5. 53. Answered Nov. - 53
Dan. M. Ray & Co. Letter about Ab. Ship. Jan. 19. Oct. 1853.
J.

Burnsville Yancey Co N.C.
19 th October 1833
Sir
Abraham Tipton was commissioned as a capt in Col Joseph Brocketts Battallion in the virginia State line in the Revolutionary war on the 8 th day of November 1779 "for during the war" and was killed on the 2 d day of Sept 1781 in Battle and the Rolls at Richmond - and Virginia shows the above facts to be true, a certificate of which we have obtained from the Auditor. It appears that said Tipton left no widow (was never married) nor no legal children, though there is one old man living who was sworn to said Tipton by the mother of the said illegitimate. Now I ask first are the brothers & sisters of said Tipton entitled under the act 5 July 1832 and if in case they are all dead are more distant relations entitled to said benefits. The papers in this case are now in the Office and were filed from Clarke County Tenn in the name of said Capt Tipton's Brother by Name John Blair of Jonesboro Tennessee and he says was not suspended for want of evidence of service which we now have. Secondly can this illegitimate son come in under said act . You will please answer the two foregoing questions for the benefit of the heirs as in case they are not entitled, they will go

no further. But it appears from our view of said act (5 July 1832) that they are entitled to the benefits of its provisions. We would respectfully call your attention to the important fact , that Col Joseph Brockett's Regiment (to which Captain Abraham Tipton belonged) is expressly mentioned by the act 5 July 1832 as being entitled. Tipton being killed in battle of course had no will but we are of the opinion that there is an Administration in his native county, Virginia.
Most respectfully
Your very Obedt Servt
(Daniel M. Ray & Co)
Hon Loren P. Waldo Commr of Pensions. Washington City D.C.

Eaney's letter in the Abraham Dipton Case

Asheville N.C.
February 2nd 1854
Hon. R. Waldo.
Sir -
I herewith enclose you the certificate in the case of Captain Tipton - Abraham Tipton of the Virginia service. This Auditor's certificate is full as to his service & his death in the line of his duty. The papers were filed many years ago by Mr. Lupton, think of Tennessee & some correspondence had taken place between the Department & Mr. Woodfin. The case is now handed over to me for prosecution. You will please therefore look up the case which you will have no difficulty in doing by looking at the enclosed certificate from Virginia, & file it with the case & answer this informing me that you have received the enclosed certificate & the reason why said case should not be paid if any exist. As I regard it a case of importance & one that should be paid. If there be any proof necessary not yet taken I will when notified furnish it with pleasure - Very respectfully, Your obedient & humble servant R. M. Edney
P.S. Your letter to Mr. Woodfin in this case, is dated Sept 14th No. 1853.

Absalom Lipton

Asheville North Carolina. February 22, No. 1854, Hon. J. P. Waldo.
My Dear Sir -
I have to day, received the Certificate, in the Park's case, from Burke County Me. for which I thank you. he was a meritorious old soldier. I have gotten a letter from a Mr Dole, one of your examining clerks. who signed his letter, in refer to my application, in behalf of the heirs of Abraham Tipton Dole, for commission. If I can understand, the plain, & unmistakable meaning, of the English language. The act of Congress, of June 5th, 1833. does provide for the payment, of the half pay, & commutation claim, of the Revolutionary Soldiers, of Virginia, who were killed, or died, during the service. Will you have the kindness, to look to said act, & see, whether, I can be mistaken, in my interpretation, of a law, which read so palpably plain, in accordance with the act of the Virginia Legislature providing for said Soldiers.
I have the honor of remaining Very respectfully -
Your obedient & humble servant -
W. M. Edney -

Abraham Tipton deceased
Act 5 July 1832
Rejected - died in 1781, while in service - Sceletter 3 Dec. 1847 to John Boyle -

No. 
ACT OF FEBRUARY 14, 1871.
WAR OF 1812.
3325
REJECTED
Abraham Tipton
Capt.
Va Line
Revolution
Discharged _____, 18
6025
N o Pay _____ act '82
Received _____, 18
Attorney.