Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10459, for Richmond Terrell, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Terrell, Richmond
R. 10459
CONTENTS

State of Georgia } County of Newton } S.S.
On this twenty third day of March Eighteen Hundred and forty personally appeared in open court, before the Superior Court of Newton County now sitting Richmond Terrell a resident of the said County of Newton and State of Georgia aged eighty years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7. 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That he entered the service in the summer of the year 1776 under the command of Captain Jack Fox, the Colonel named not remembered but in the Brigade commanded by General Nelson, that he left the said service in the fall of the year 1776 after having served two months, that he resided in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia when he entered into said service, that he entered said service as before, the particular month, and day of the month he can not remember, he entered the same as a Volunteer, that he was in no battle during the said two months service, that he marched through the intermediate country between the County of Louisa to Williamsburg in Virginia. He was stationed at Williamsburg and while there to get with some acquaintances was permitted to exchange commands, and then was attached to the company commanded by Captain William Anderson in the same Brigade, he does not remember the names of any Regular Officers, who was known to him during the service aforesaid, that he has no documentary evidence of the said service, neither is he apprised of any person by whom he can prove the said service. That he again entered the service in the Spring of the year 1778. under the command

of Captain Robert Adams, that he left the said service after the approach of frost in the fall of the year 1778. after having performed a term of nine months. That he at the time he entered the said last mentioned service resided in the County of Bedford in the state of Virginia, that he entered the said service in the first of the Spring of the year 1778, as a Volunteer, that he was in no battle, that he marched from Bedford county in Virginia to the western or north western part of Virginia to a place known as Whisps Sid mines, on New River, that he was stationed at the said mines during the whole of the said service, for the protection of the said mines, there was no continental Regiment or officer, regular officer in the vicinity, and he does not know that during the said last mentioned service that the company of which he was a member, was attached to any Regiment, that he has no documentary evidence, he had a regular written discharge, which has since been destroyed, he does not know any person living by whom he can prove the said service. He says that he was again in service in the year 1781. a short time before the Battle of Guilford, that he was in the company commanded by Capt. Gabriel Shelton, that his command was ordered to the south and but for an accidental wound would have been in the Battle at Guilford he was left on account of his disabilities, friendship & love in an enemys country - He served during said last mentioned service twenty two days - He knew Col. Washington and General Lee. That he was born in the County of Albemarle in the State of Virginia, that he has a record of his age in his own hand with, which he transcribed from a record kept by his father - that he lived in Louisa County in the State of Virginia when he entered the

Service the first time, he resided in Bedford County when he entered the second time, and at the time he entered the last service he resided in Pittsylvania State of Virginia - after the resolution he resided some time in Louisa County Virginia, from thence he moved to Wilkes County State of Georgia, from Wilkes he moved to Warren County Georgia - from Warren to Jefferson County Georgia and from Jefferson to the County of Newton his present residence making in all forty years residence in Georgia - He was called into service from Louisa Bedford & Pittsylvania Counties in Virginia as before set forth - That he entered the service each & every time as a volunteer - He knew Col. Washington & Genl. Lee - He received a discharge from his five months service under the hand of Capt. Fife, and from his nine months he received a discharge from Captain Robert Adams - which said discharge has been lost or destroyed, that he is acquainted with the Rev. McKendree Tucker and Silas Starr who resides in his neighbor- hood and who can testify as to his character for veracity & the belief of his service -
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Angus M. D. King  Angus M. D. King 
Richmond Feb 1841

We McRanree Tucker, a clergyman, residing in the county of Mutton, and Silas Starr, residing in the same county hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Richmond Jarrell who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be Eighty years of age; that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution; And that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Argus M. D. Harris
Widow J. M. G. M.
McRanree Tucker Clergyman
Silas Starr
And the said court do hereby express their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after perusing the interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to him that McRanree Tucker who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the county of Mutton, and that Silas Starr is a credible person; and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Argus M. D. Harris
Widow J. M. G. M.
I Augustin W Evans, clerk of the superior court of Mutton county, State of Georgia, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the appli- cation of Richmond Jarrell for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office this 23 rd day of March 1840.
Augustin W Evans

See attached letter to June 21- 1939 1464 November 24, 1936
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RICHMOND TERRELL R. 10459 BA-J/MSF:MLB
Mr. Tom J. Terral Attorney and Counselor at Law Wallace Building Little Rock, Arkansas
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to any soldier with the surname Terral, variously spelled, of Mississippi, who served in the Revolutionary War, or from any state, only one being designated by you, a Richmond Terral of North Carolina.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land for Revolutionary War service on file which was made to the United States by a soldier with the surname Terral, or other spelling, while a resident of Mississippi.
The record has been found of only one Richmond Terrell of any state. His record is given herein. In order to identify the Revolutionary War record of any other soldier with that surname, the full name is essential, and all data you may have as a means of identification.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 10459, based upon service in the Revolutionary War of Richmond Terrell.
Richmond Terrell was born in Albemarle County, Virginia. The date of birth and names of his parents are not shown.
Richmond Terrell applied for pension March 23, 1840, at which time he was aged eighty years and a resident of Newton County, Georgia. He alleged that, while a resident of Louisa County, Virginia, he enlisted in the summer of 1776, and served two months as a private in Captains Jack Fox's and William Anderson's Virginia companies; also, that while living in Bedford County, Virginia, he enlisted and served nine months as private in Captain Robert Adams' Virginia company; and that while a resident of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, he enlisted early in 1781 and served twenty-two days as private in Captain Gabriel Shelton's

Virginia company.
The soldier's claim for pension was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension laws.
There are no family data in the claim.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
R 1045-9
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Richmond Powell 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.     Summer 1776 2 mos. Pvt. Lock Fox ✓ Va.   William Anderson ✓   Spring 1778 9 mos. Robert Adams ✓   1781 22 days Gabriel Shelton ✓  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Louisa Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Feb. 23, 1840. Residence at date of application, Newton Co. Ga. Age at date of application, 80 Years born in Albemarle Co. Va. Remarks: No data on file as to his family.
The claim was rejected on the ground of insufficient proof of the alleged service as required by the Act of June 7, 1832 under which he applied for pension.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

JOHN L. TRAVIS.
ROBT. J. TRAVIS.
TRAVIS & TRAVIS, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, 16-18 COMMERCIAL BUILDING, SAVANNAH, GA.
June 17, 1927
United States Pension Department Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
On April 11, we wrote you as follows: "In 1840 Richmond Terrell of Newton County, Georgia, was drawing a pension as a Revolutionary soldier . I would appreciate it if you would furnish me with such information as the records show with regard to his service."
We have received no answer. Is such information not given out? The writer is a direct descendant of Richmond Terrell.
Yours very truly
Robt. J. Travis Robt. J. Travis
RJT:ED

JOHN L. TRAVIS.
ROBT. J. TRAVIS.
Ans. 6/21/27
TRAVIS & TRAVIS, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, 18-18 COMMERCIAL BUILDING, SAVANNAH, GA.
April 11, 1927
United States Pension Department Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
In 1840 Richmond Terrell of Newton County, Ga. Georgia was drawing a pension as a Revolutionary soldier . I would appreciate it if you would furnish me with such information as the records show with regard to his service.
Yours very truly
Robt. J. Travis Robt. J. Travis.
RJT:ED

La Feria, Texas,
Jan. 17, 1927,
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please give me war records of following Rev. Soldiers -
(1) Richmond J. Terrell, Pensioner from Polk Co. Tenn. 1843. At one time lived in state of Georgia. (2) William Terrell, Rev. Pensioner living in Dekalb Co. Ga 1840 age 84 years. 3. Singleton Decker from Laurens or Abbeville District S. C. 4. Alan Decker from Laurens or Abbeville District S. C.
Thanking you, I am Yours Truly
Annie T. Todd, (Mrs. G. C.)
La Feria, Texas.

Rev. S. J. Lee
25 Highland St., South, Nashville, Tenn.,
Jan. 7-1916.
Mr. G. W. Sallygaber, Commissioner;
Dear Sir:—
I see, in the "Census of 1840", that Richmond Terrell was a Rev. pensioner, at that time, in Newton City, Newtown Co., Georgia, — then 80 years old. Please give me what is contained in his application for a pension.
Oblige by an early reply.
Respectfully,
Miss Harriet Talbot.

1916 Jan 14 Hist. to Miss Harriet Talbot 1927 Mar 8, Hist. to Mrs. S.C. Todd W.C.
1927 June 21 Hist. to Gen. Robt. J. Travis W.C.
1931 May 16 Double Data names for and 1936 Apr 24 Hist to Dan J. Terral - MFB
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
10459
P. O. Richard Henry Service Richmond Terrell
A.O.T.
Enlisted: Aug. 21, 1906 , 18
Discharged: _____, 18
"Rejected list of 1855" gives following reason for suspension "For further proof of specification" 18 Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Cont
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

[Faint, mirrored handwriting from the reverse side of the paper]
Jan 27. 42
Miss Rachel Russell Clw. 52.
Dear Sir
Madam Russell Gid

Upton January 18. 1842.
Sir - you will herewith receive the original papers in the application for Pension of Richmond Forster, whose life upon this application as soon as convenient, and communicate with me at this place.
Yours Very Respectfully = John T. Williamson

Richmond Tenn 1840 80 760
'76 2m. Jack Fox Genl Nelson
78 9. Robt Adams, Lead mines
81. , 22 Skelton 11 22

Washington 30 th Jan y '43
Sir,
I am in the receipt of yours of the 27 th inst. in which you state to me that you have communicated to Genl Williamson, the objections to the allowance of Richmond Tirold's claim for a pension, and have to ask you to do me the favor to furnish me with a copy of your letter to Genl Williamson. I am desirous of advising him as to the mode of removing these objections if in my power. Mr General is one of our most respectable citizens, as I am sure prompted by motives of benevolence alone in this matter, and the life of this old soldier is passing away.
Very Respectfully, =M c Naughton Berrim.
By Lt Edwards asst Comm r Pensions.

May 16, 1931
War Department Office of the Quartermaster General Memorial Branch Washington, D. C.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 10459, that Richmond Terrell was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, date not stated.
He alleged that, while a resident of Louisa County, Virginia, he enlisted in the summer of 1776, and served two months as a private in Captains Jack Fox's and William Anderson's Virginia companies; also that, while a resident of Bedford County, Virginia, he enlisted and served nine months as a private in Captain Robert Adams' Virginia company; and that, while a resident of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, he enlisted early in 1781 and served twenty-two days as a private in Captain Gabriel Shelton's Virginia company.
He applied for pension March 23, 1840, and at that time he was eighty years of age and was living in Newton County, Georgia. His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension law.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner
Double file data - copy from N.C.S.

1812 Wars Section
June 21, 1927
General Robert J. Travis 16 Commercial Bldg. Savannah, Ga.
Sir:
I have to advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 10459, that RICHMOND TERRELL was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, date not stated.
He alleged that while a resident of Louisa County, Virginia, he enlisted in the summer of 1776 and served two months as a private in Captains Jack Fox's and William Anderson's Virginia Companies; also that while a resident of Bedford County, Virginia, he enlisted and served nine months as a private in Captain Robert Adams' Virginia Company; and that while a resident of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, he enlisted early in 1781 and served twenty-two days as a private in Captain Gabriel Shelton's Virginia Company.
He applied for pension March 23, 1840, and at that time he was eighty years of age and was living in Newton County, Georgia. His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension law.
There are no data on file relative to his family.
This is the only RICHMOND TERRELL that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Section
MS
March 8, 1927
Mrs. G. C. Todd La Feria Texas
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 10459, it appears that RICHMOND TERRELL was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, date not stated.
He alleged that while a resident of Louisa County, Virginia, he enlisted in the summer of 1776 and served two months as a private in Captains Jack Fox's and William Anderson's Virginia Companies; also that while a resident of Bedford County, Virginia he enlisted and served nine months as a private in Captain Robert Adams' Virginia Company; and that while a resident of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, he enlisted early in 1781 and served twenty-two days as a private in Captain Gabriel Shelton's Virginia Company.
He applied for pension March 23, 1840, and at that time he was eighty years of age and was living in Newton County, Georgia. His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension law.
There are no data on file relative to his family.
Respectfully,
q WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Senate Chamber 23 rd Jan'y '43
Sir,
I have a letter from Genl Williamson of Covington, Georgia, making some enquiries in be- -half of Richmond Terrell of that place, with which I beg to trouble you -
Genl Williamson's letter, I take the liberty of sending to you, and will be obliged by an answer at your earliest convenience to the ques- -tions which it proposes. What relates to this subject you will find on the first page - Do me the favor to return Genl Williamson's letter.
Respectfully Yrs =W. Claytonson Ferriss
Prof
James L Edwards Esq Commissioner of pensions,

Ino. Williamson March 12. 42 cyc

221 Pension Office March 12. 1842
Sir
I have examined the claim of Richmond Forrell for a pension under the act of June 7. 1832, for service in the militia of Virginia during the war of the revolution, and have placed his papers upon our files.
Mr Forrell alleges among other services a term of nine months at the lead mines in Virginia. This is a much longer period than was usual with the militia at any one time, and should be sustained by some satisfactory proof. Mr Forrell should also assign the reason why he has not before this time made his application for a pension. H. N. Williamson Comptroller Genl.

Hon. J. M. P. Berrin June 28 th 1843

Sen H
Jan'y 27 th
H 3
Sir
I have the honor to return you the letter of Genl Williamson respecting the case of Richmond Terrell, and in reply to state that the publication of the census is in conformity with the Marshal's returns, which is inaccurate in stating that Terrell is a pensioner - There has been no paper recd in his case since 12 march 1842 when I communicated to Genl Williamson the objections to the admission of his claim
Hon. John N. Thompson Berrien Senate

WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON
MAY 12 1931 19
MEMORANDUM TO:
Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington, D.C.
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Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, Treasury Building, Washington, D.C.
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The Surgeon General, Washington, D.C.
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In order that headstones properly inscribed may be furnished, it is requested that the "Service" of the decedents named on the enclosed applications be verified and returned as soon as practicable to this office.
The regulations provide that the name of the State from which the decedents came be inscribed on the headstones. It is requested that this information be given and that any corrections be made in red ink on the form.
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The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
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The General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C.
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In order that headstones properly inscribed may be furnished for the graves of the decedents named on the enclosed applications, it is requested that you furnish this office the correct spelling of the names and complete designation of the organizations.

Journalist data & Memorial Br. all corresp. referred

TOM J. TERRAL ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW WALLACE BUILDING LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
October 13, 1936.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
I wish you would be so kindly toward the suggestion of furnishing me with whatever information you may have that may show the name of any Terral who served during the Revolutionary War from the State of Mississippi, and from what county, and the name of parents if given. Also the name of Terrell and from what county and state. There is the name of Richmond Terral appearing on the rolls from Nor Carolina. If you have the information as to what county he came from and the name of his parents, if shown, will be very much appreciated.
Thanking you indeed very much for this information, believe me to be,
Faithfully yours,
A handwritten signature in cursive script, reading "Tom J. Terral". The signature is written in dark ink and features a large, stylized initial "T" and a long horizontal line extending from the end of the name.