Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 63, for Richard Lightburn, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va. Sea Service
Lighthurn Richard Lighthurn or
P 63
Va. Half Pay
CONTENTS

Rich? Lightburn resigned 3 July 1779
See page 805 Vol Va Claims.
Rev The Hon. William A. Graham Secy of Navy. Washington.
B. 184 June 18 No. 11th

Norfolk, June, 16 th /52,
In Sir,
You will confer a great favor on me, as well as others concerned, if you will answer this immediately upon its reception. You will please inform me, one of the heirs , whether Mr Thomas Moore has drawn the half-pay of Richard Lightburn lately, he, Richard Lightburn was a Lieut in the Navy during the Revolutionary war. Mr Moore was in Washington a few days ago, and since his return he will give the heirs no satisfaction whatever, which leaves room for suspicion, next other think that he has drawn the money and will make no return to us. He, told us that he could get $2500. or $3000 in a few days and I candidly believe that he has gotten it, or else he would give us some satisfaction.
You will be as kind as to make the necessary enquiries relative the above and let me know whether he has drawn any, and if so, when, and how much
I don't know that you are the proper one to apply to for information

and if not, you will please enquire from the proper source and let me know the particular - immediately .
as I understand he, Mr Moore, will leave Norfolk on Saturday -
Mr Moore told us (the heirs) that he would certainly get the money for us in 8. or 10 days - and in all probability he got it - The claim has been proved and bills filed to that effect. There is another claim due us, of some several thousand dollars Computation Money, which will be paid after Congress has made the necessary provisions therefor -
You will please attend to the above for me forthwith and oblige me as well as the other heirs,
Respectfully.
Thomas C. Burroughs one of the heirs

219. Richard Lightburn. Re. 8 Jan'y 185-
393-785.-805 796-800.
Thurs. Sept. 2.
Light-

1835 100 Bardstown Ky Dec 30 th - 1834
Dear Sir
I send you all the papers necessary for a settlement in the case of S t Rich d Lightburn Va State Navy. You will find powers from the Executrix of Rich d Lightburn, son of S t Rich d Lightburn, and one of his three heirs and also from his other two heirs or their heirs. You will observe the names of some of the heirs in the proof who have not given powers of atty, but that is not material as they are the children of Rich d Lightburn dec d son of S t Rich d Lightburn and his Executrix has given powers. Alvan Lightburn one of the children of Rich d Lightburn has taken powers from his mother as Ex tr and from all other heirs of age with power of substitution and then executed powers to me. There are two ways to acknowledge powers in this state viz by acknowledgment before the Clerk of the County Court or acknowledgment before two witnesses which will authorize the clerk to record it and give his certificate. The latter course has been pursued by Alvan Lightburn in taking powers to himself, have as usual taken the powers from him by acknowledgment before the Clerk. The only difficulty now remains is to prove the services of S t Rich d Lightburn, not to the end of the war, because that would be proving rather too much. The sea Navy was scattered to the times long before 83. but to prove that he served as long as there was any vessels to serve in, Doct. No 30. will show that S t Rich d Lightburn rec d 2666 2 / 3 acres of bounty land for three years services 26 June 83. The Va State Navy was reduced to a single vessel the Cook out boat Liberty by act of Nov Sess 1781 (Vide. Barbour's Rept. No 191 p 35). - If this claim is allowed a draft can be sent to me at this time for the amt.
Yours with respect John P Dulac

State of Kentucky
Scott County Feb. December 15 th 1834
Orders that it be certified that it was proven to the satisfaction of the Court by the death of Joel Greenhaw that Richard Lightburn died of Scott County and State of Kentucky. Sarah Ponce of Ohio County Missouri formerly Sarah Lightburn and Lucy Jones died of Scott County - Kentucky formerly Lucy Lightburn were the sole representatives of Lieutenant Richard Lightburn died of the Virginia State Navy and that Alvin Lightburn Richard P Lightburn Martha C Lightburn John S Lightburn Thomas C Lightburn and William L Lightburn are the sole representatives of Richard Lightburn died of Scott County Kentucky aforesaid that Peter Jones is the sole representative of Lucy Jones died of Scott County Kentucky formerly Lucy Lightburn aforesaid and that Alvin Lightburn of Georgetown Kentucky Grandson of Lieutenant Richard Lightburn of the Virginia State Navy the heir as above named is the same person who executed the annexed power of Attorney to John P. Daball for himself and as Attorney in fact for the other heirs.
State of Kentucky
Scott County Feb
I Am B Ford Clerk of
the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing Order of Court is fully and correctly transcribed from the Records in my Office In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused the Seal of the said County to be affixed at my Office in Ge Town the 24 th day of December 1834 and 43 rd Year of the Commonwealth
Attest Am B Ford Clerk

R. Deane Club 1882
10
Hon. James E. Heath Asso. of Musicians Washington D. C.

Independence
April 24 th 1857
To the Hon ble Com. of Pensions
Sir -
I am one of three surviving Wives of St. Richard Lightburn of the Virginia Navy during the Revolu- tionary War and am now very old and Helpless and I write to ask for information as to whether any Pension or Land Bounty has ever been Granted to the Wives of said Richard Lightburn - I have signed several papers which were sent to me by one G.W. Hardin = an agent = and who represented that a large amt. of money was due me and also land, since 1848 I have not heard from him and I want to find out whether he or any person has done what was due to the Wives of St. Lightburn My father - I hope you will not consider me troublesome and that this will be answered as soon as examination can be made, as to whether any Pension or land has been allowed - If it has I suppose it was between 1845 when I signed the papers sent to me by Hardin, and 1848 when I got his last letter, denying that any thing was due to me -

Please to write and direct the answer to me, to the care of John W. Reid at Independence Mo.
Respectfully Sarah Pense

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I Alvan Lightburn of Georgetown Ky grandson and one of the heirs of Lieutenant Richard Lightburn of the Virginia State Navy during the war of the revolution, and as attorney in fact for the other heirs of the said Lieut Richard Lightburn with power of substitution — John P DuVal — — — — of Bardstown Kentucky my — true and lawful attorney in fact, with power of substitution, to demand and receive from the Register of the Land Office of Virginia, and from the War Department at Washington City, any warrant or warrants that may be due to me as heir and attorney aforesaid on account of the services of Lieut Rich d Lightburn an officer in the Virginia State Navy — — — — during the revolutionary war. And my said attorney is fully empowered to surrender the said warrant or warrants to the Commissioner of the General Land Office at Washington City, and to demand and receive scrip for the same, which scrip or warrants he is hereby authorized to sell or assign. And my said attorney by these presents is further authorized to demand and receive from the proper accounting officer of the Treasury Department at Washington, a warrant for the commutation of five years' full pay, with interest thereon, or for half-pay for life, under the act of Congress, approved July 5, 1832, entitled, "An act to provide for liquidating and paying certain claims of the State of Virginia;" and also to demand and receive all pensions, bounties, and claims due to me from the United States, or State of Virginia, for the revolutionary services aforesaid, and to give receipts for all money, warrants, and scrip received by virtue of these presents, and to do any legal act necessary in the premises to be done in accomplishing my interests and purposes, in having a full and complete settlement with the United States and State of Virginia; and for this purpose we hereby revoke all other powers of attorney, and ratify and confirm any act or deed of my said attorney. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 5 th day of December 1834
Alvan Lightburn
L. S.
L. S.
L. S.
State of Kentucky County of Scott
I, Alex r Cannon
a Justice of the Peace in the
county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John W. Jones & John Cook are credible witnesses and that they personally appeared before me, in my county aforesaid, and made oath that they were personally & well acquainted with Lieutenant Richard Lightburn of the Virginia state navy for many years previous to his death, that he served in the war of the Revolution, that he died in the month of November 1794 in the town of Washington, county of Mason and state of Kentucky, that Richard Lightburn dec d of Scott county & state of Kentucky, Sarah Pence of Clay county Missouri formerly Sarah Lightburn, & Lucy Jones dec d of Scott county, Ky formerly Lucy Lightburn were the sole representatives of Lieutenant Richard Lightburn dec d of the Virginia State Navy; that Alvan Lightburn, Richard P. Lightburn, Martha Lightburn, Jno. S. Lightburn, Thos. C. Lightburn & Wm. L. Lightburn are the sole representatives of Richard Lightburn dec d of Scott county Ky, that Patsy Jones is the sole representative of Lucy Jones dec d of Scott county Ky formerly Lucy Lightburn as aforesaid. & that Alvan Lightburn of Gr d Town Ky grandson of Lieutenant Richard Lightburn of the Virginia state Navy the heir as above named is the same person who executed the annexed power of attorney to John P. DuVal for himself and as attorney in fact for the other heirs and
Given under my hand at my office in Gr d Town Ky
this 5 th day of December 1834
Alex r Cannon
State of Kentucky Scott County Clerk's Office Dec r 15 th 1834 It was this day known in open court to the satisfaction of the court that the above affidavit of hisship of the descendants of Lieut. Richard Lightburn dec d of the Virginia state navy is correct to the best of the sole representation of S t Lieut Rich d Lightburn dec d of the Virginia state navy

State of Kentucky County of Scott
I, Ben B Ford of the aforesaid county, do hereby certify, that
clerk of the county court
Alvin Lightburn - _____
party to a certain power of attorney to John P. Duval bearing date 5 th day of December 1834, and hereunto annexed, personally appeared before me, in the clerk's office of the county aforesaid, and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed; upon which said acknowledgment the said power of attorney would be by me recorded, if required.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the county court aforesaid, this 24 th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty- four and in the 43 rd year of the commonwealth.
At Ben B Ford C.B.
State of Kentucky County of Scott
I, Marion Duvall presiding Justice of the county court of Scott County in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the attestation
hereunto annexed and made by Benjamin B. Ford clerk of the said court, is in due form of law, and by the proper officer appointed by the laws of the said State for that purpose, and that full faith and credit are due thereto in every court or office in the United States. Given under my hand at the county and State aforesaid, this 25 th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty- four and of the independence of the United States the 59 th year.
Marion Duvall Presiding J.P.H.
State of Kentucky County of Scott
I, Ben B Ford clerk of the county court of
the aforesaid county, do hereby certify that Alexander Cannon was a Justice of the county court aforesaid, at the time of taking the annexed affidavit of John W. Jones & John Cook and now is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signature of the said Alexander Cannon Justice of the Peace, is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the county court of Scott this 24 day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty- four and in the 43 rd year of the commonwealth.
At Ben B Ford C.B.
State of Kentucky County of Scott
I, Marion Duvall presiding Justice of the county court of Scott in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the attestation
hereunto annexed and made by Benjamin B. Ford clerk of the said court, is in due form of law, and by the proper officer appointed by the laws of the said State for that purpose, and that full faith and credit are due thereto in every court or office in the United States. Given under my hand, at the county and State aforesaid, this 24 th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty- four and of the independence of the United States the 59 th year.
Marion Duvall Presiding Justice S.C.

May 24, 1935.
Mr. Edward C. Finlay 1052 West 43 Street Los Angeles, California.
BA-J/ILL Richard Lightburn R. 63
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information regarding Henry, Richard and Stafford Lightburne, who were Lieutenants in the Virginia State Navy, War of the Revolution.
A search of the Revolutionary War records has been made and no records found of claims for pension or bounty land on file based upon service of Henry and Stafford Lightburne, under any spelling of that surname. The name of Richard Lightburn is given herein as shown in pension claim, R. 63, based upon his service in that war.
Note xxx at end - Richard Lightburn was commissioned (date not shown), Lieutenant in the Virginia State Navy; on January 1, 1779, he was Lieutenant on the "Hero Galley", and on March 13, 1779, was Lieutenant on the same vessel. He resigned his commission as Lieutenant on the "Hero" on July 5, 1779, and the "Hero" was then ordered dismantled as unfit for defense. His name is shown Lightburne also.
Lieutenant Richard Lightburn was allowed bounty land by the State of Virginia on account of the above noted service.
He died sometime in November 1794, in Washington, Mason County, Kentucky; the date and place of his birth, or his age at the time of his death, are not shown. Three children who survived him were shown as Richard, Lucy and Sarah; the name of Lieutenant Richard Lightburn's wife is not given.
The son, Richard Lightburn, died in the year 1820, in Scott County, Kentucky, survived by his wife, Temperance Lightburn, and the following named children, Alvan, Richard P., Martha C., John S., Thomas

C. and William L. Lightburn. In 1834, said Temperance Lightburn resided in Scott County, Kentucky; her son, Alvan, resided then in Georgetown, in that county.
In 1834, Sarah, the daughter of Lieutenant Richard Lightburn, and her husband, John Pence, were residents of Clay County, Missouri. Her sister, Lucy, who married Peter Jones, was deceased; she was also of Scott County, Kentucky. Her daughter, Patsey Jones, survived her.
In 1834, Alvan Lightburn, the grandson, applied in behalf of the surviving heirs of Lieutenant Richard Lightburn, named above, for Virginia Half Pay which might have been due on account of his service as Lieutenant in the Virginia Navy, War of the Revolution. Their claim was not allowed as Lieutenant Lightburn resigned before the termination of the Revolutionary War.
In 1834, one John W. Jones witnessed the signatures of Peter and Patsey Jones in Scott County, Kentucky; no relationship between them was stated.
In 1852, one Thomas C. Burroughs of Norfolk, Virginia, stated that he was one of the heirs of Lieutenant Richard Lightburn of the Virginia State Navy, War of the Revolution, but he did not state the degree of relationship.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
NOTE-See Old Book-"Virginia Claims, Communications from Officers of the State of Virginia and General Government" pages-785, 796, 800, 805.

№ 63
ACT OF FEBRUARY 14, 1871.
WAR OF 1812.
3182
Hours of
Richard Lightburne Lt
Va Navy Revolution
Discharged _____, 18
11-0
4092
Admitted
N.Y. Pay — act '32
Received _____, 187
Attorney.
63
1912 Mar. 28 Hist. to Mrs. Eugene Thomason 1912 July 31 Mrs. Eugene Thomason names of vessels not stated 1905. Mar 24. Hist. to Mr. Edw. C. Finlay - J.L.L.

Richard Lightburn.
Act 5, July, 1832.
Paper copied for S. A. Dickins, Jan. 31, 1837. Set to H m W m Haskey, Feb 4. 1837.
Resigned July 3 d 1839

In the case of Richard Lightbourne the papers were filed in 1835 & the Case prosecuted by H P Duvall & "dis- allowed" - Since that time letters have been received making enquiry in reference to the claim, but no ad- ditional evidence appears to have been filed since. Richard Lightbourne rec'd 2666 2 / 3 acres of land from Va for 3 years service as Lieut in the Navy - He also in 1783 rec'd 260. 7. 4- of appreciation as a Lieut in the Navy -

Home of Dept.
July 2 nd 1834
Sir Will you have the goodness to furnish such information touching the subject of the enclosed letter as may be in your opinion?
Very Respectfully Yours M c Ashley
J. A. Edwards Esq. Crown Prince Washington

War Dept Pension Offic., Feb 4. 1837.
Sir, Mr. Wood's letter is herewith returned, and in reply thereto, I have the honor to inform You that the claim of the heirs of Richard Lightburn dec d under the act of July 5 th 1832, was examined at the Treasury Dept. on the 17 th of January 1835, and rejected, because it appeared by the records that the deceased Officer resigned on the 3 rd July 1779.
Amos H. Ashley AR

Whereas certain money is said to be due us for half pay in right of revolutionary services of Lieut. Richard Lightburn late father of Lucy Jones dec d ? formerly Lucy Lightburn as Lieut of the Virginia state Navy in the army of the revolution Now then Know all men by these presents that Peter Jones & Patsy Jones daughter of said Jones & Lucy Jones dec d formerly Lucy Lightburn late wife of Peter Jones of Scott County Kentucky do hereby constitute & appoint Alvan Lightburn of Mt. Town Ky. our true & lawful attorney with power of substitution for us & in our names to draw all monies due us in right of the revolutionary services of our late father Rich d Lightburn dec d And to do and perform all other acts & things as fully as we ourselves could do necessary to obtain the same to act under this power of atty & particularly under a certain act of Congress on the 5 day of July 1832 "Entitled an act to provide for liquidation and paying certain claims against the State of Virginia" and also to give his consent to, and concur with the administrator on the estate of our said late father Richard Lightburn, be the same whomsoever he may; Witness our hands & seals hereunto subscribed this 4 th day of December 1834
Witness
Peter Jones Seal
John W Jones
Patsy Jones Seal
John Cook
Kentucky Scott City set.
We hereby certify that John W Jones & John Cook personally appeared before us two Justices of peace for said County and subscribed their names as witnesses to the foregoing power of attorney and made oath that the same was true and this 4 th Dec 1834
Alex Cannon J.P.
Geo Rawlins J.P.

State of Kentucky
Scott County, ss
I Ben B Ford Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Mary Garrison and John Caroline Gentlemen before whom the foregoing Power of Attorney purports to have been Acknowledged, were at the time of taking said Acknowledgment, and now are two of the Acting Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and Qualified, and full credit is due and ought to be given to all their official acts as such justices as well within as without this Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my said Office the 24th day of December 1834 and 43rd year of the Commonwealth
Wm Ben B Ford
State of Kentucky ss I Maime Durall presiding justice of the County Court of Scott in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the attestation hereunto annexed and made by Benjamin B Ford Clerk of the said Court is in due form of law and by the proper officer appointed by the laws of the said State for that purpose, & that full faith & credit are due thereto in every court or office of the United States.
Given under my hand at the County & State aforesaid this 24th day of December in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred & thirtyfour and of the Independence of the United States the 59th year
Maime Durall Presiding Justice S.C.C.
State of Kentucky ss I Benjamin B Ford clerk of the county court of Scott in the aforesaid County do hereby certify that

Whereas certain money is said to be due me for half pay in right of revolutionary services of Lieutenant Richard Light- burne late father of Richard Lightburne dec d as Lieutenant of the Virginia state navy in the army of the revolution
Now then therefore all men by these presents that Temperance Lightburne Administratrix of the estate of Richard Lightburne dec d of Scott County & state of Kentucky do hereby constitute and appoint Alvan Lightburne of St. Louis my true and lawful attorney with power of substitution for me & in my name to draw all monies due or that may become due me in right of the revolutionary services of my late father-in-law Lieutenant Richard Lightburne of the Virginia State Navy and to do and perform all other acts & things as fully as I myself could do necessary to obtain the same, To act under this power of attor- ney & particularly under a certain act of Congress on the 5 th day of July 1832 Entitled an act to provide for liquidating and paying certain claims against the state of Virginia, and also to give his consent to and concur with the administra- tor of the s d Lieut Richard Lightburne, be the same whomsoever he may, Witness my hand and seal hereunto subscribed this 4 th day of December 1834
Witness
Ad x Temperance Lightburne Seal Greenhaw Seno. Richard Light- burne dec d
Seal Greenhaw jun.
Scott County Feb. Personally appeared before me a justice of the County the above subscribed witness and made oath that they was present when the above S d Temperance Lightburne ad- acknowledge the above power of attorney to be her act & deed on the 4 th Dec r 1834. Given under my hand this Dec r 15 th 1834
Dear Garrison J.P.S.C.

State of Kentucky Scott County ss.
I Benj. B. Ford clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that Atty. Cummins gen demean before whom the foregoing power of atty
from Impersone Lightburn within Lightburn purports to have been Atty. Cummins was at the time of making the proof of the said power of Attorney and never been taking justice of his the place in and for the County aforesaid, that his signature is Genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my said Office to be hereunto in Georgetown the 24th day of December 1834 and 43rd Year of the Commonwealth
All An P. Smith
Hugh Thomas Atty Power attorney
State of Kentucky
Scott County ss
I Marcus D. Duvall President
Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid do certify that Ben B Ford whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate of Attestation is the Clerk of the Court over which I preside that his signature is Genuine and his Certificate is in the form of law. Given under my hand the 24th day of December 1834 and in the proper office of justice by the laws of the United States for that purpose and that full faith and credit are due thereto in every Court in office in the United States. Given under my hand at the County and State aforesaid the 24th day of December in the year of our Lord 1834 and in the Independence of the United States the 59th Year.
Marcus Duvall Presiding Justice S.C.

Certificate of the qualification of the Ex. of Richd. D. Lister - Burn.
Richd. D. Lister Esq. M.P. for Burn

State of Kentucky
Scott County Yel April 3 rd 1820.
An instrument purporting to be the last will & testament of Richard Lightburn due is this day produced in Court and proven by the Oath of John Whitney & Joel Greenhaw. The subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
And thereupon Temperance Lightburn executrix therein named took the Oaths required by law. and with Joel Greenhaw her security entered into and acknowledged her bond in the penalty of Four thousand dollars. Conditioned according to law.
Scott County Yel.
I Ben B Ford Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing order of Court is fully and correctly transcribed from the Records in my Office. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my said Office the 24 th day of December 1834 and 43 rd Year of the Commonwealth
Attest Ben B Ford Clk
Scott County Yel.
This day personally appeared before me Harrison W Rankin, and made Oath that the above named Temperance Lightburn is the Widow and Relict of the late Richard Lightburn dec d who died in this County sometime in the Year 1820.
Alex r Garrison J.P.

Whereas certain money is said to be due us for half pay in right of the Revolu- tionary Services of Lieut. Richard Lightburn, late Father of Sarah Pence herein after named as a Lieutenant of the Virginia State Army in the Army of the Revolution. Now then know all men by these presents that we John Pence and Sarah Pence his wife formerly Sarah Lightburn of Clay County Missouri do hereby constitute and appoint Alvan Lightburn of Georgetown Kentucky Our true and lawful attorney with power of substitution for us and in our names to draw all monies due us in right of the Revolutionary Services of our late Father Richard Lightburn as aforesaid and to do and perform all other acts and things as fully as we ourselves could do, we hereby to obtain the same, to act under the power of attorney and particularly under a certain Act of Congress passed on the 5 th day of July 1832 entitled "An Act to provide for liquidating and paying certain claims against the State of Virginia" And also to give his consent to and concur with the Administrator on the Estate of our late late Father Richard Lightburn, be

the said Administrator whomsoever he may be with our hands and seals this 1 st day of April A.D. 1833
no Witness Nicholas Arthur John Bascle
John Pence his Sarah Pence his wife
State of Mississippi County of Clay 3 rd set. I do hereby certify that
This day appeared in open Court John Pence and Sarah Pence his wife signers and Sealers to the within and foregoing power of at- torney and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein named. In testimony whereof William Wood
Clerk of the County Court of Clay aforesaid have hereunto set my hands and affixed the seal of said Court at Office this 1 st day of April A.D. 1833
William Wood
State of Mississippi County of Clay 3 rd set.
I Elisha Cameron presiding Justice of the County Court of Clay aforesaid do hereby certify that William Wood whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same an commis- sioned and acting Clerk of said Court duly qualified and that his said certificate and attestation are in due form Given under my hand this 6 th day of April 1833. Elisha Cameron P.J.

Liberly Missouri. March 18 1912.
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:-
My Great Grandfather R. J. or Richard John Lightburne
for services rendered during the War of the Colonies, 1776 was paid in military Land Warrants at his Death did his wife Patsy or Polly receive a pension. If she did will you give me the

date of his birth and death as furnished by the applications, He went from Virginia to Kentucky about the year of 1796 and died at Washington near Maysville Kentucky.
Respectfully Yours, Mrs Eugene Thomason Liberty, Missouri Box 77 R. F. D. N 2.
Mrs Eugene Thomason

Liberty Missouri
July 24, 1912
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions J. L. Davenport Commissioner
Dear Sir: -
Please advise me as to what vessel, Richard Lightburne of the Virgin ia State Navy was Lieuten ant J. C. Claim R.
File number 63.
Very Respectfully Mrs Eugene Thomason Liberty Missouri
Box 77 R. F. D. # 2.

1052 West, 43rd, Street, Los Angeles, California,
May, 4. 1935.
Administrator of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
I am endeavoring to trace the following families of Lightburn, Li- burn, Lightburne, OK
Henry, Richard, and Stafford Lightburne , were all Lieutenants in the Virginia State Navy of the Revolution,
OK Richard, received a land warrant in Kentucky, No, 1202. dated June, 26. 1783. I wonder in part of Kentucky,
I believe the above Lightburnes were Irish descent.
May I ask you to be kind enough, to contribute any information your records may give, possibly they might give the name of Ships they served on. etc.
Thanking you for any courtesies extended to me,
Very sincerely,
Edw. C. Finlay

Rev. War.
March 28, 1912.
Mrs. Eugene Thomason, Box 77, R. F. D. # 2, Liberty, Mo.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 18" and received the 20" instant, you are advised that from the papers in the claim R. File No. 63, it appears that Richard Lightburn was a Lieut. in the Virginia State Navy during the Revolutionary War, and died at Washington, Mason County, Kentucky, November, 1794, leaving a son Richard whose wife was Temperance----, a daughter Lucy who married Peter Jones, and a daughter Sarah who married John Pense. Richard died in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1820. The name of Soldier's wife is not stated.
Grand children were. Alvin, Richard P., Martha C., John S., Thomas C. and William 8 , children of Temperance and Richard Lightburn; and Patsy daughter of Lucy and Peter Jones.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

12 m Rev. War Section.
July 31, 1912.
Mrs. Eugene Thomason, Box 77, R. F. D. # 2, Liberty, Mo.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 24 th and received the 26 th instant, referring to Richard Lightburn, R. File No. 63, Rev. War, you are advised that the papers in said claim for half pay allowed on account of his Revolutionary War service, fail to show the names of any of the vessels on which he served as a Lieutenant in the Virginia State Navy.
Very respectfully,
J. C. Lightburn Commissioner.