Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6609, for Philemon Sutherland, Virginia

SERVICE
Va.
Sutherland, Philemon Frances
NUMBER
W 6609
CONTENTS

5332.
Richmond, Virginia
Frances Sutherland
widow of Philemon Sutherland N.C. who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17. day of April 1844 and sent to H. Dillard Union Hall, Virginia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 152.
Rep.
State of North Carolina

State of Virginia Campbell County Swit
This day John Willard personally appeared before me Henry V. Early a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and after being duly sworn according to Law: Saith that some time during the early part of the revolutionary War the precise year he does not recollect but thinks it was between the years of 1770 and 1780 he resided in the County of Prince Edward in the state aforesaid, and that about the aforesaid time Billy and Philo or Philimon Sutherland of said County enlisted in a Rifle Company for two years service which Company was Commanded by Capt John Morton, that the said Capt Morton Marched to Norfolk or its Vicinity and from thence to the north, that one of the aforesaid Sutherlands died at the north, and that the other after serving out the term of his enlistment returned to Prince Edward County and married a daughter of William Davis of said County, but cannot say whether it was Billy or Philo Sutherland who died at the north, and I do hereby certify that the said John Willard is a man of respectable standing and full faith and Credit should be given to his statement Given under my hand and seal this 23 rd day of August 1839.
Henry V. Early J. P.

Virginia Campbell County to wit
I Allen H. Clement, Clerk of the County Court of Campbell in the state aforesaid do hereby Certify that Henry P. Early is a justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified and that his signature above written is genuine. In testimony Whereof.
I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 2nd day of May 1840 In the 64th Year of the Commonwealth
Allen H. Clement Clerk
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6999 Frances Sutherland wid of Philander
185
Ad July 7 1838
Memo 1782
deed 1814
Allan p 80/14
amt.
at Volont mill p 267
6999 Sutherland Frances Declaration &c
Hon W. L. Goggin H.R.
Hon W. L. Goggin H.R.

State of Virginia: Franklin County To wit.
On this second day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty personally appeared before the county court of the county of Franklin in open court. Francis Sutherland a resident of and in the county of Franklin aged seventy six — 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 7. 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pension to certain widows". That she is the widow of Philemon Sutherland who was a private in the army of the United States in the Revolution that the said Philemon Sutherland enlisted as a private about the commencement of the said war in a Rifle Company under one Capt John Morton in the county of Prince Edward in Virginia that he marched to Norfolk in the said State, from whence he shortly thereafter was marched to Philadelphia and joined the main Army under Genl Washington and was in the battle of Trenton. She believes he was mustered into Morgan's Division and fought in the battle of Brandywine. She further states that he enlisted for the term of two years which he served out and then returned home, and afterwards volunteered again in the service under what officer she does not now recollect, and marched to Little York in Virginia, and aided in and was present at the capture of Cornwallis she does not recollect how long this last term of service continued.
The said Francis Sutherland further states that her said husband had a brother William Sutherland, who enlisted at the time first before specified along with the said Philemon Sutherland; that they were known as and commonly called Phil Sutherland & Bill Sutherland. That the said William died in the service, and from some mistake arising as she supposes from the similarity of the names by which they were called it was reported in the returns that Phil Sutherland had died, when in fact it was the said William that it was understood by their father that it was Philemon. She refers to the affidavits presented with this declaration to show that it was Philemon who survived.
She further declares that she was married to the

said Philemon Sutherland in the said County of Prince Edward on the 9 th day of April 1840 and she refers to the official certificate of the Clerk of Prince Edward County marked A and annexed hereto. That her husband, that her husband the aforesaid Philemon Sutherland died in the County of Franklin in Virginia to which he had removed many years ago & of which he continued then to be a resident to the day of his death, on the 12 th day of July 1811. That she was not married to him previous to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz: at the time above stated Frances Sutherland
I sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before the said County Court of Franklin in open Court.
State of Virginia Franklin County ss. Sc.
I Moses G. Carpenter Clerk of the Court of Franklin County, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that at a Court held for the County aforesaid on the second day of March 1840, Frances Sutherland named, in the foregoing declaration, personally appeared before the said Court, and made Oath in due form of Law, that the facts stated in the said declaration, she verily believes to be true; whereupon it was ordered to be certified to the War Department, that the said Frances Sutherland is a woman of truth and that her statements are entitled to credit; and that she is the widow of the said Philemon Sutherland dec d as stated in said declaration.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name. This 20 th day of April in the year 1840.
M. G. Carpenter, Clerk of the Court of Franklin County.

August 6, 1935
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Mrs. Grace Sutherlin Marks 1810 Shady Lane Louisville, Kentucky
BA-5/MEH Philemon Sutherland-W.6609 William P. Southerland-W.C.22197
Dear Madam:
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.6609, based upon the military service of Philemon Sutherland in that war.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Philemon Sutherland are not shown.
Philemon Sutherland enlisted in Prince Edward County, Virginia, at the commencement of the Revolutionary War, served as a private in Captain John Morton's Virginia Company and was in the battles of Trenton and Brandywine, length of service, two years; he again enlisted and was at the capture of Cornwallis, dates of this last service and names of officers not stated.
He died July 12, 1811, in Franklin County, Virginia, where he had resided for a number of years.
The soldier married April 9, 1782, in Prince Edward County, Virginia, Frances or Fanny, the daughter of William Penick, of said Prince Edward County. Their marriage was recorded on the records of the clerk of that county.
Soldier's widow, Frances, was allowed pension on her application executed March 2, 1840, at which time she was residing in Franklin County, Virginia, and then stated that she was aged seventy-six years; in 1844, she stated that she was aged seventy-eight years.
No reference was made to children.
Soldier had a brother, William or Billy Sutherland, who enlisted at same time and served with him. Said William died in service. There is no claim for pension based upon the service of the above noted William or Billy Sutherland.
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William P. Southerland W.C.22197
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of William P. Southerland are not shown.
William P. Southerland volunteered at Madison Court House, Madison County, Virginia, July 30, 1814, served as a trooper in Captain Joseph Brock's Company of Cavalry, Virginia Militia, and was discharged January 19, 1815.
In 1855, he had moved to Linn County, Missouri.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 3, 1871, at which time he was aged eighty years and resided eight miles northwest of Linneus, Linn County, Missouri, where he had lived about thirty-four years.
He died January 10, 1877, in Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri.
The soldier married March 17, 1816, near Orange Court House, Orange County, Virginia, Jane Hoard or Hord; the date of her birth and names of her parents are not shown; she died about June 15, 1874, at Enterprise, Linn County, Missouri, and he married December 13, 1874, at Linneus, Missouri, Mrs. Clementine A. Mayhugh, widow of Robert W. Mayhugh, of said Linneus, who died in 1868.
Clementine A. Southerland, widow of William P. Southerland, was allowed pension on her application executed April 30, 1878, at which time she was aged fifty-three years, and resided in Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri.
She died July 1, 1890, place not shown.
There is no reference to children.
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Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Virginia 5399
Frances Gutherland widow of Philemon Gutherland, dec.
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 12th July 1811 of Franklin in the State of Virginia who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Morton of the regt commanded by Col. Morgan in the Eng ts Cont ts line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of May 1840 to sent to Hon. W. L. Poggie H. R. S.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1840 $ 320.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept r 40.00
$360.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. M. Gandy, Clerk Book 4. Vol. 2, Page 183.
Lt. to Hon. W. L. Poggie Jr. 15 1840
Letter to G. W. B. Hale of Penna. Age. 2 Nov 1840

Nov 2. 1840
Norview.
Free
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington (D.C.)

Richmond
Oct 30 th 1840
To J. L. Edwards Esq. Washington
Sir
In regard is a pension claim which has been objected to here because the Subscribing Witnesses are not placed half of an inch from the edge of the Sheet - This Objection seems to run to be No. Griffing I have thought proper to refer the point to your Superior discretion
Your early action on it will be kindly appreciated by Yours Ob st Serv t J. M. W. H. Lee

Union Hall
Franklin Co Va
Apr. 3 rd 1844
Sir
Enclosed I hand you the declaration of Mrs Frances Sutherland, for pension under act 3 rd March 1823. which I hope may be found correct. When examined please make return to me at this office.
Very Resp l
Yr. Ob t Servant,
Hy. d'Arnaud
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Comm er of Pension
Washington City.

Philomena Sutherland b 1811
France, Sutherland M. 1782 S
enl. Df. Capt M c Master
val.
valued at £ 267

Penna Office May 1840
Dr.
Enclo
171832 1764 1716 90

1915 May 25 - Hist. to Miss Kate White.
1932 Nov 2 - Legat. to Mrs Temple Hill - Etch
1935 Aug 6 - West Fr Mrs Francis S. Mark Etch
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6609
Frances S. Mark
Wid;
Philemon S. Mark
Rev. Rev. War
Act: Mar. 28/1913
Index: — Vol. Me , Page 254
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Knoxville Tenn May 18 1915 Mr Rev Sec
Bureau of Pensions Rev. War Department Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:- Will you please give me the Rev. war record of Thomas Twiney or Twiney of Va. - also Philemon Southland or Southland of Va. John Southland , D.C.; and it is said, was the same Mr. John Southland . I wish we could show our appreciation of this Department, untiring courtesy and help to the thousands of we, inquiring women.
Thanking You sincerely Miss Kate White, 508 Broadway Knoxville Tenn.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON August 31, 1932
Mrs. T. Temple Hill 2904 P. Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
YOUR FILE REFERENCE William Jones-W.4463
IN REPLY REFER TO: BA-J/FEL
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you state that the history of William Jones, W. 4463, which was furnished you on June 16, 1932, is not that of the William Jones, in whom you are interested.
A further search of the Revolutionary War records has been made in your behalf and no record found based upon the service of a William Jones, as described by you.
The information given by you are not sufficient to enable this office to make a proper search of the records for a soldier named Brereton Jones.
As a means of identifying the particular record in which you are interested, should it be on file, in addition to the full name of the soldier, it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow. It will expedite the matter if you will return this letter with your reply.
Very truly yours
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "A. D. Hiller".
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Oct. 20 - 1932
W. D. Hill, Litmus Administratn., Washington D.C.
Dear Mr. Hill,
I am enclosing your letter of Aug. We requested & am deeply anxious to have your reply at an early date. The William Jones I am anxious to find the Act Revolutionary service rendered, was born about if not this yr. 1750 - died 1815 in Fauquier Co. Va. his marriage bond to Anne (called Nancy) or Emma Ann Custace Dec. 14 - 1780, is recorded in Warrenton Court House, Va. There are records also showing where he was appointed Surveyor of Roads in Fauquier Co. 1773 - 1780. He also kept ordinary at Warrenton, Va. 1776. I also have this, "Capt. William Jones was sworn in, in Fauquier Co. Sept. 20 - 1777." Can you verify this?
Will you give me some information about Philimon Sutherland , a private in Capt. John Morton's Co. of Prince Edward Co., Va. - June 28 - 1781. Thanking you for such information you can furnish me -
Sincerely, Mrs. T. Temple Hill 2904 P St. N.W.

November 2, 1932
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BA-J/EEL
Philemon Sutherland-W.6609
Mrs. T. Temple Hill 2904 P. Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
Dear Madam:
This is in reply to your letter of October 20, with further reference to the record of William Jones, also the record of Philemon Sutherland.
As stated in office letter of August 31, 1932, this office has no record of William Jones, as described by you. You are furnished the record of Philemon Sutherland as shown in the papers on file in pension claim, W.6609, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Philemon Sutherland enlisted in Prince Edward County, Virginia, at the commencement of the Revolution, served as a private in Captain John Morton's Virginia Company and was in the battles of Trenton and Brandywine, length of service, two years; he again enlisted and was at the capture of Cornwallis, dates of service and officers' names not given.
He died July 12, 1811, in Franklin County, Virginia, where he had resided for a number of years. The date and place of his birth are not given.
The soldier married April 9, 1782, in Prince Edward County, Virginia, Frances or Fanny, the daughter of William Penick, of Prince Edward County, Virginia. Their marriage was recorded on the records of said Prince Edward County.
Soldier's widow, Frances, was allowed pension on her application executed March 2, 1840, at which time she was residing in Franklin County, Virginia, and then stated that she was aged seventy-six years. In 1844, she stated that she was aged seventy-eight years.

No reference is made to children.
Soldier had a brother, William or Billy Sutherland, who enlisted at the same time and served with him. Said William died in the service.
There are no further data as to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLIER Assistant to Administrator.
Date of widow's death not in AB.
No claim for from Sutherland of Va..

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
No. 6609
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Plemon Sutherland 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.     Early part of war 2 years Pvt. John Morton Pa.                                                   
Battles engaged in, Trenton Brandywine Capture of Cornwallis Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Prince Edward Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Feb 2 1880 Residence at date of application, Franklin Co. Va. Age at date of application, He was 76 years old
Remarks: Soldier married at 97 E. in Prince Edward Co. Va. Anna daughter of William Penick. I died July 12 1880 in Franklin Co. Va.
Respectfully,
brother Billy or H. M.
Commissioner.

May 1--1935
Veteran's Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
An inquiry concerning Philemon Southerland --sec. 275 (Mc Allister's Va. Militia in the Revolutionary War) from Prince Edward Co., Va. In the Va. Mag. of History, for April, 1909 is given a copy of the manuscript book, containing the pay-roll of Captain John Morton's company of Regulars of the 4th Va. Militia, John Holcombe, first lieutenant, and Robert Lawson, Corporal.
From the War Dept.-Adjutant General's office-October 23-1931, we have: 1, 2 & 3 1/931
Philip Southerland served in the Revolutionary War as a private, in a company designated at various times as Captain John Morton's Company, and Captain John Holcombe's Company, 4th Va. regiment, commanded at different times by Colonel Thomas Elliott and Colonel Robert Lawson. He enlisted for two years, date not shown. His name first appears on the company pay-roll covering the period from April 1-May 1, 1777. This copy from the original appears to be for as late as 1781.
✓ Is there definite record--birth, death, marriage of this Philemon Southerland ? Also, there is A William Southerland mentioned along with him from Prince Edward Co., Va. Could they be brothers? Same 4th Va. regiment.
What is the price, please, of a photostat copy of this record, if there is such?
In the War of 1812, Philip Southerland served as a private in Captain John Morgan's company of artillery, 2nd Va. (Bellowe's) regiment Va. Militia. His service commenced August 1-1814 and ended February 8, 1815. This from the War Dept. (Morton's MS. always says Philemon Southerland)
This man was an Indian fighter and backwoods frontiersman. This 1812 service came after emigrating from Va. to Indiana. Is there definite record of this man of the 1812 War? We wish to compare the records of these two. Think they are the same man.
If there are charges, please state with the return record.
Very truly yours,
Grace Sutherlin Marks (Mrs.) Grace Sutherlin Marks
1810 Shady Lane Louisville, Ky.

June 13 1840
M c Goggins
Mr.
M c Southland Wagroll.
5399. 28 38
L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions D.C.
M c Goggins Esq. 4/1/42

Dear Sir
Haver Mts June 13th 40
Enclosed you will receive a letter from Phil. Smith of Frank. Co Pa. asking for a form to enable a widow Mrs. Southland to claim a pension which has lately been allowed her. - Will you do me the favor to enclose me the form or forms with the letter of Mr. Smith
Yours very Respectfully M. L. Gaggins
J. L. Edwards Esq Comm. of Pensions.

Mr Philamon Smith Franklin Court-house

The affidavit of Flayl Payne of the County of Franklin & State of Virginia, taken on the 25 th day of March 1840 Who after being duly sworn sayeth as follows — — — I was acquainted with Philemon Sutherland for something like twenty years during which time he resided in the County of Franklin V o And I always understood that he was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war — The said Philemon Sutherland was the husband of Frances Sutherland who is now a widow living in my neighbourhood and she has not married since the death of the said Philemon Sutherland.
Flayl Payne
Franklin County State of Virginia To Wit Personally appeared before me Patrick A Bapett a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid & Flayl Payne whose name is assigned to the above affidavit and made oath that the said affidavit contains the truth and nothing but the truth given under my hand this the 25 th day of March 1840
Patrick A Bapett J. P.
I certify that Flayl Payne the maker of the above affidavit is a man of truth & veracity, & full reliance should be placed in his statements — Patrick A. Bapett
Virginia, Franklin County, Se.
I Moses G. Cooper Clerk of the Court of Franklin County, do hereby certify that Patrick A. Bapett is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signatures above are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 20 th day of April in the year 1840.
M. G. Cooper Clerk of the Court of Franklin County.

Affidavit of Abraham David of Franklin's County Virginia Taken on the 25 th day of March 1840 Who after being duly sworn sayeth as follows I became acquainted with Philimon Sutherland soon after the Revolutionary War & lived within a mile of him until his death, I often heard him speak of his services in the war - I heard him say that he was a regular soldier in the war - The said Philimon Sutherland was the husband of Frances Sutherland who still lives at the same place within a mile of me & she has not married since the death of the said Philimon Sutherland who died near thirty years ago as well as I recollect Abraham his David mark
Franklin County State of Virginia to Wit This day Abraham David of the said County - Personally appeared before me Patrick A. Basett a justice of the peace for the said County in the said State of Virginia and made oath that the above affidavit contains the truth and nothing but the truth Given under my hand this the 25 th day of March 1840 - Patrick A. Basett, U. S.
The above named Abraham David is a man of truth & veracity & full faith & credit should be placed in his what what he says - Patrick A. Basett
Virginia, Franklin County, Bc.
I Moses G. Casper Clerk of the Court of Franklin County, do hereby certify that Patrick A. Basett is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signatures above written are & In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 20 th day of April in the year 1840.
M. G. Casper. Clerk of the Court of Franklin County.

I Branch J. Worsham clerk of the County Court of Prince Edward in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that it appears from the records of my office, that on the 9 th day of April 1782 Philip Southerland and Fanny Penick were joined together by marriage, solemnized by John B. Smith.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Court of said County and set my name this 22 nd day of November 1839.
J. Worsham Clk,

State of Virginia } Franklin County } ss. - On this 20th day of March One thousand eight hundred and forty-four personally appeared before me John J Burwell a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Mrs Frances Sutherland a resident of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia 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 benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3d. March 1840. —
That she is the widow of Philemon Sutherland, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. That she is unable to specify his services &c but declares that she is the same Frances Sutherland, who was allowed a pension of Eighty dollars per annum for five years (in right of the services of her deceased husband Philemon Sutherland above named,) under the act of July 7 th 1838 which she has received. She further declares she is still a widow. — Frances her Sutherland mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the } day and year above written }
Before me J. Burwell
J. B.
State of Virginia } Franklin County } ss. I the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Mrs Frances Sutherland (widow of Philemon Sutherland) who made the above decla- -ration before me, and that I am fully satisfied it contains the truth. Given under my hand this 20th day of March 1844.
J. Burwell
J. Read

State of Virginia } Franklin County } s.s. I Moses G. Carper Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby Certify that John S. Burnwell before whom the foregoing declaration of Mrs. Frances Sutherland was taken, was at the date of signing the same and now is a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County and that to all his official acts, as such, full faith and credit is and of right ought to be given, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Rocky Mount This 1 st day of April 1844.
M. G. Carper Clerk of the Court of Franklin County.