Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39105, for Charles Thomas, South Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
St.
Thomas Charles
S 39105
Va. or
CONTENTS

5917
Virginia
Charles Thomas
of Louisa Co. in the state of Virginia who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Richardson of the Virginia line, for the term of eighteen months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 of June 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 of Jan. 1819 and sent to Elijah Dickinson
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1818 - 22.94 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1819 - 48.00
Died Dec. 17, 1832 70.94 see agency book
24.06 22.74 { Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued Duplicate certificate issued 23 July 1825, and sent to John Hunter Louisa Co. Va.
Due Dec. 19, 1832
Notification sent the 23 rd Jan. 1821 to Mr. John Hunter, Louisa Co. Va.

Admitted
Washington
United States
for the department of War
To the Secretary
For E. Dickenson

Virginia. At a Court of Quarter Sessions held for Louisa County on Monday the 8 th day of June 1818. —
This day Charles Thomas a resident of the County of Louisa, aged sixty six years, came into Court and on Oath made the following declaration, to wit, That he enlisted as a private Soldier in the service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War in the year 1776 in the Company Commanded by Andrew Hemphill in the first Regiment, Commanded by Colonel Richardson, (his given name I do not recollect) in the South-Carolina line on Continental establishment, that he served from the first day of January 1776 being the time he enlisted till he was discharged being a period of eighteen months, when he was honorably discharged by a discharge which he has lost, that he is in reduced Circumstances and stands in need of the aid of his Country for Support, and that he has no other evidence within his power to offer — The Court further order it to be certified that from their own knowledge and the information of others, that they consider the applicant to be in reduced Circumstances and needs the assistance of the Country for his support.
I John Poindexter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa County do hereby certify that the above is a true Copy from the Record. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the public seal of said County Court to be affixed this 22 nd day of June 1818. —
John Poindexter

Virginia
Louisa County, to wit,
I Peter Crawford presiding magistrate in and for the County Court of said County do hereby Certify that John Poindexter whose name is subscribed to the foregoing attestation is clerk of the County Court of said County, and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts as such. In testimony whereof I do hereby Certify and send the same to the Secretary for the War Department of the United States, under my hand & seal this 11 th day of Aug st 1818.
Peter Crawford

Charles Thomas
5.917
March 1919
Con
Charles Thomas deceased
P.P. Barbour A.R.U. 6

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions (continued) and held for Louisa County on Tuesday the 14 th day of November 1820.
District of Virginia to wit:
On this 14 th day of November 1820 personally appeared Charles Thomas aged between sixty eight and sixty nine years resident in the County of Louisa, in the State of Virginia, who being first duly sworn according to Law - doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows that he enlisted in Henrico County, State of Virginia, in the Company Commanded by Capt. Andrew Hemphill in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Richardson in the line of Virginia on the Continental establishment, that he has received a pension under the act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818. and that the number of the pension certificate is (8917) And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th March 1818. and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval Service of the United States in the revolutionary War" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. - And that I have not nor has any person In trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me - nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
The following is a true schedule of all my estate (excepting Northern and bedding excepted) Viz t One Horse 9 small hogs some old selling chains, one earthen dish, two pewter plates, five forks, three knives, one saddle and bridle, one gallon jug, one corn plough, three hickory hoes, one pole, one sugar dish, milk pot, half dozen cups & saucers. I am a farmer by trade but owing to my age and infirmity am unable to follow my avocation with much prospect of a support. I have two children namely William & Nancy - the former is about ten years of age and the latter is about five, that I have no other family residing with me nor have I any other income.
Charles Thomas
Sworn to and subscribed this 14 th day of November 1820 before Fred k Harris James Michie, Richmond Ferrill and Arthur Clayton Justices of the peace in the County Court of Louisa now sitting - which said Court is Court of record.

Virginia - Louisa County to wit, I John Hunter clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid - do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court - and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the said property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Twenty five dollars -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Public Seal of said County Court to be hereunto Affixed this 10 th day of December 1820 in the 45 th year of the Commonwealth
John Hunter Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid
Virginia - Louisa County to wit, I Peter Crawford presiding Magistrate in and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that John Hunter whose signature appears to the above Certificate is, and was at the time of making and subscribing the same, Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid - duly appointed and qualified according to law - and that his certificate is in due form of law - Given under my hand sealed this 11 th day of December 1820 in the 45 th year of the Commonwealth
Peter Crawford Seal
Virginia - Louisa County to wit, I John Hunter Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Peter Crawford whose signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of subscribing the same - presiding Magistrate in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified according to law - and that full faith and Credit is, and ought to be given to all his Official acts as such - Given under my hand this 12 th day of December 1820
John Hunter

July 27, 1936.
Mr. Graves Thomas Box 153 Richmond, Virginia.
BA-J/ILL Charles Thomas S. 39105
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Charles Thomas, who was pensioned from June 8, 1818.
The data given herein were found in pension claim, S. 39105, based upon service of the above named Charles Thomas in that war.
Charles Thomas enlisted January 1, 1776, in Henrico County, Virginia, and served eighteen months as a private in Captain Andrew Hemphill's company, Colonel Richardson's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 8, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Louisa County, Virginia; he was then sixty-six years of age. The date and place of his birth and names of his parents were not given. In 1820, his two children, William, aged about ten years, and Nancy, aged about five years, were living at home. The name of the soldier's wife was not given, nor the date and place of their marriage shown.
Charles Thomas died December 17, 1832, place not stated.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

39 105 INVALID.
File No.
39 105
Charles Thomas
Rev War 1775
Act:
18 th March 18
Index: Vol.
8
, Page
507
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914 Jan. 29 - History to
Mr. W.S. Thomas M.B.H.
1914 Feb. 18. W.S. Thomas informed that his first wife #96. also died Jan 28, 1879. died Dec. 17, 1832. Am
1932 - May 25 - Hist. to Clyde Parrish Thomas - J.L.R.
1936 July 27 - Hist. to Mr. Thomas

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
County of Louisa
ss.
On this Twelfth day of July 1825; before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Louisa personally appeared Charles Thomas who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Andrew Hemphill in the regiment commanded by Colonel Richardson in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Virginia that he received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which certificate, on or about the first day of April 1825, at or near his house , said original Certificate was lost he  his
Charles + Thomas mark
Sworn and subscribed to, before } me, the day and year aforesaid. }
Charles Thompson
NOTES. The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics, and insert, in lieu thereof, "but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one."

State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
I John Hunter clerk of the court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Charles Thompson is before whom the foregoing oath was taken by Charles Thomas, now is, and was at the time of administering the same, and giving and subscribing his certificate thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified according to law, and that full faith and credit is, and of right ought to be given to all his Official acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the public Seal of said County to be hereunto affixed this 13 th day of July 1825 in the 50 th year of our foundation.
John Hunter

Box 153 Richmond, Virginia
July 6, 1936
My dear Sir:
I should appreciate it if you would send me an abstract of the information contained in the pension papers of Charles Thomas , of Louisa County, Virginia, for service in the Revolutionary War. OK
He served as a private in the Virginia Line. His pension began June 8, 1818 and he died December 17, 1832. This information I got from The Report of the Secretary of War, 1835, Pen. 2, 78.
Hoping I may hear from you and thanking you, I am
Sincerely,
Graves Thomas Graves Thomas.

307 North 21 Street Richmond, Virginia April 19, 1932
Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
I would appreciate it very much if you would send me the Revolutionary service of, Charles Thomas , private, of Louisa county Virginia, who applied for a pension and died November 17, 1832. Also any information concerning his parentage, place of birth, relatives or children that his claim states.
Thanking you very much for your kindness.
Yours truly,
Clyde Parrish Thomas Clyde Parrish Thomas

Wagner Electric Manufacturing Company 6400 Plymouth Avenue Saint Louis
2-12-14
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Revolutionary War Records, Washington, D. C.
Dear Madam;-
Attention of Miss Wilson.
Replying to your attached letter of Jan. 29th will state that I do not believe the Charles Thomas on whom you sent a report, is the one referred to by the Librarian of the Virginia State Library.
The following is the record furnished by the above, which corresponds with the family history in my family:-
"The name of Charles Thomas appears in the Secretary of War's report for 1835, Pension Roll Volume 2, Virginia list, Page 78. Charles Thomas, a resident of Louisa County, Va. had served in the Virginia Line in the Revolution and received a pension of $96.00. He was placed on the pension roll Jan. 28th, 1819, his age given as 81 years. He died on Dec. 17th, 1832".
Have you anything on your records closely corresponding with the above information? If so, I should be pleased to have you give me any additional information, if possible, in reference to him.
Yours very truly,
W. B. Thomas
WST:SS

Wagner Electric Manufacturing Company 6400 Plymouth Avenue Saint Louis
1-21-14
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
In looking up the Revolutionary War record of my great-grandfather, Charles Thomas , which record I have received from the Virginia State Library, I find that my ancestor, Charles Thomas, apparently was granted a pension on Jan. 28th, 1819, his age being given at that time as 81 years. This appears in the Secretary of War's report for 1835, Pension Roll Volume 2, Virginia List, Page 78.
I would like to know if the Pension Records indicate where the above Charles Thomas lived at the time he enlisted as a Revolutionary soldier, the length of his service, and the city or county in which he lived at the time his pension was granted; also if the records contain the names of his children.
Thanking you in advance for any information you can give me, I am
Yours very truly,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "W. S. Thomas", written in dark ink on the right side of the letter.
WST:SS

Wagner Electric Manufacturing Company 6400 Plymouth Avenue Saint Louis
January Twentyfourth Nineteen-fourteen.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen;-
Attention of Miss Wilson.
I am trying to obtain some definite information about my great-grandfather, Charles Thomas, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
I have obtained from the State Librarian of Virginia a partial record, and in trying to obtain additional information, the State Librarian advises me to write to you, as he was quite sure you could give me the War Department's record of my relative.
According to the information obtained from the State Librarian of Virginia, my ancestor, Charles Thomas, was granted a pension on Jan. 28th, 1819, his age being at that time 81 years. This information appears in the Secretary of War's report for 1835, Pension Roll, Volume 2, Virginia List, Page 78.
I would appreciate it very much if you would give me any information you can obtain from your records, relative to Charles Thomas, such as residence, names of children, etc.
Yours very truly,
WST:SS

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 Charles Thomas 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. S. 39,105.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan. 1 1776 18 mos. Pvt. Andrew Humphill. Richardson ✓                                                   
Battles engaged in, None stated Residence of soldier at enlistment, enl in Benning Co. Va. Date of application for pension, June 8, 1818. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Louisiana Co. Va. Age at date of application, 66 years. Remarks: In 1820 son William 10 years + daughter Nancy 5 years; there is no further family data.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
February 18, 1914.
Mr. W. S. Thomas, 6400 Plymouth Avenue, St. Louis, Mo.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 12" instant, you are advised that Charles Thomas, Revolutionary War pensioner, Sur File No. 39,105, whose history was furnished you on the 29" ultimo, is the pensioner who resided in Louisa County, Virginia, received a pension of $96. per annum, was placed on the pension roll January 28, 1829, and died December 17, 1832.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

May 25, 1932.
Clyde Parrish Thomas 307 North 21st Street Richmond, Virginia.
BA-J/ILL XXXXXXXXXXXX Charles Thomas S. 39105
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information relative to Charles Thomas, a Revolutionary War pensioner.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 39105, based upon the service of Charles Thomas in that war.
Charles Thomas enlisted January 1, 1776, in Henrico County, Virginia, and served eighteen months as a private in Captain Andrew Hemphill's Company, Colonel Richardson's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 8, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Louisa County, Virginia; he was then sixty-six years of age, date of his birth not given.
In 1820, his son, William, aged about ten years, and his daughter, Nancy, aged about five years, were living with him; the name of soldier's wife is not given.
He died December 17, 1832.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.
The soldier stated first that his rel. was the S.C. line & next that it was the Va. line - There are such traces recorded in both lines, so without given names I could not verify it so omitted the designation