Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6454, for Robert Lorton, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Loston, Robert
R. 6454
n Lawton
Tabitha
CONTENTS

(15.255)
Illinois
Robert Lorton or Louton of Blair County in the state of Illinois—
who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Stevens of the Virginia line, for the term of Two Years
Inscribed on the Roll of Illinois at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 5 th of July 1819—
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th of October 1819 and sent to W m H. Crown, Nebraska Illinois
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1819. 1 st 27 th 1b: 2
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th March 1820. 48.
8 64:2
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Witness my hand
Robert Lorton or Louton of Blair County in the state of Illinois— who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Stevens of the Virginia line, for the term of Two Years— Inscribed on the Roll of Illinois at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 5th of July 1819— Certificate of Pension issued the 12th of October 1819 and sent to W m H. Crown, Nebraska Illinois Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1819. 1 st 27 th 1b: 2 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th March 1820. 48. 8 64:2 { Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. } Witness my hand

Thomas Lorton born Dec 9 1794 Frances Lorton w born Apr 24 1794 Martha Lorton born May 24 1812 John Lorton Do Oct 14 1813 Elizabeth Jr Lorton Do 12 1815
THE END OF THE APOCRYPHA.

commanded the sabbath day to be kept;
4 And when they said, There is in heaven a living Lord, and mighty, who commanded the seventh day to be kept;
5 Then said the other. a And I also am mighty upon earth, and I command to take arms, and to do the king's business. Yet he obtained not to have his wicked will done.
6 So Nicanor e in exceeding pride and haughtiness determined to set up a public monument of his victory over Judas and them that were with him.
7 But Maccabeus had ever sure confidence that the Lord would help him:
8 Wherefore he exhorted his people not to fear the coming of the heathen against them, but remember the help which in former times had received from heaven, and now to ex-
the least care, being troubled for the conflict abroad.
20 And now, when as all looked what should be the trial, and the enemies were already come near, and the army was set in array, and the beasts conveniently placed, and the horsemen set in wings,
21 Maccabeus seeing the coming of the multitude, and the divers preparations of armour, and the fierceness of the beasts, stretched out his hands toward heaven, and called upon the Lord that worketh wonders, knowing that victory cometh not by arms, but even as it seemeth good to him, he giveth it to such as are worthy.
22 Therefore in his prayer he said after this manner; O Lord, a thou didst send thine angel
o Exod. 9. 23. 1 Kings 8. 22. Ezra 9. 8. p Ver. 6.
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6075- Tabitha Sorton and Mama of Robert Illunis act 4 July 1836

Robert Lorton and Tabitha Gannaway were married the 15 th of August 1749 John Lorton their son
was born October 1750
Robert Lorton born 11 Sept 1752
Thomas Lorton " 9 th Dec 1754
William Lorton April 1756
Joseph Lorton was Born April the 25 th 1744
Nancy Vance was Born Dec the 9 th 1730
Henry Lorton was Born August the 4 th 1795
Nancy Chipman was Born the 11 of Dec AD 1797
was born
98
Robert Lorton was Born the 19 th of Feb the 15 th 1747
Tabitha Lorton his wife was Born 14 May 1763
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In the matter of Robert Fortow Senior vs Personnel
2. 193.
Depreciation Levy £18.16.2 equal 12 months

State of Illinois Bond County 326
On this second day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty two personally appeared in the Circuit Court of said County being a Court of Record for the said State Robert Porton Senior aged sixty six years resident in Bond County, in said State who being duly sworn according to law, is the co. his oath declared that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: That he enlisted in the year 1776 in Captain John Moretons Company of rifle men in Col. Stevens Regiment of Virginia troops, afterwards said Regiment was Commanded by Charles Scott Brigadier General. That he continued in the service in said Regiment for the term of two years, and was discharged at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania. That his original declaration was made in the month of June 1819. and that he received a previous Certificate dated October 12 th 1819 and believed to be numbered 15258 - That he was in the battles of Trenton, Brandywine, and Germantown and several other skirmishes —
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of 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 whereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act entitled "An act

to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War 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, and to me; nor have I any in some other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule
   Two Cows and one Calf Value $20.00   one heifer do 19.00   One Yearling do 4.00   Two Sows and four Pigs do 10.00   Four hogs going on three years old do 18.00   Three ditto 15 months do 8.00   1 Shot Gun do 4.00   Common furniture & kitchen utensils do 5.00   $79.00  
That he is not able to work by reason of infirmities and more particularly the Rheumatism, with which he is very much afflicted, and sometimes incapable of dressing himself - That this respondent has a Wife aged about sixty one years, who has lost the use of her left side, arm, leg, and thigh, and is incapable of doing any thing - That he has in his family two daughters, one aged about sixteen years, and the other twelve who can only attend to the common domestic duties, as the eldest is of a weakly Constitution and is frequently

Granville Robt Lorton
Bond County Circuit Court & Set July Term 1822 William Lorton
Proof having been made of the value of the Defendant's property, It is ordered by the Court to be certified as worth the sum of Seventy Nine Dollars only.
In testimony that the above is a true extract from the minutes of the Bond Circuit Court I James M. Johnson Clerk thereof have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private seal (agreeably to the laws of this State there being no seal of office provided) at Granville the 2 nd day of July in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and Twenty Two and of the Independence of the United States the 46 th year
James M. Johnson Clerk
The the undersigned being sworn in open Court at the present July Session of the Bond Circuit Court to appraise & value the property contained in the foregoing schedule subscribed by Robert Lorton upon our oaths say that the value affixed to the different articles of property is correct
2 nd July 1822 John L. Lorton
Sworn in open Court the day above written. James M. Johnson Clerk

J. Joseph Philips Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois, and presiding Judge of the Circuit Court of the County of Bond and State aforesaid, do certify that James M Johnson whose name is subscribed to the foregoing record was at the signing thereof Clerk of the said Circuit of the County of Bond I Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 2 nd day of July 1822
Jos. Philips
In the matter of Point & Order for a Deemed P. 143. Application May 28. 161 June 17 th 1822

John Reynolds Virginia line Col. Stevens
Feby 1776
Feby 22 d 29 m

State of Illinois St. Clair County
Personally appeared before me John Reynolds Esquire one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois, Robert Lawton aged forty one years to me personally known to be a man of truth & veracity and being by me duly sworn deposeth and saith, that the year Seventeen Hundred & Seventy six he enlisted in the army of the United States upon the Continental establishment in Capt John Morton's company of Col Adam Steyer's regiment in the brigade commanded by Genl Charles Scott of Virginia troops - that he continued to serve in the said regiment in the service aforesaid from the month of February 1776 to the month of February 1778 when he was discharged at Richmond in the state of Virginia; that he was in the battle of Brandywine, Germantown, at the taking of the Hospital at Trenton and several skirmishes that he is in reduced circumstances and needs the support of his country - And he further saith that he was regularly discharged by Genl Scott, and obtained a written discharge which he left at Richmond at the time of his leaving the army, and was then filed in the archives of the said state of Virginia - and further saith not - Robert Lawton

And I the said Judge do certify that it is my opinion that the said Robert Lawton is in such reduced circumstance as to need the support of his country, and otherwise come within the provisions of the act of Congress under which he claims a pension - John Reynolds Seal
State of Illinois
I Elias N. Kane Secretary of said State do hereby certify that John Reynolds whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate was on the day of its date an of the practice of the Supreme Court in said State and that full faith and credit are due his acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and private seal (the State Seal not provided) this fifth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen and of our Independence the XLIV.
Elias N. Kane

From the word underscored in red ink, I have admitted this. J. L. B.

State of Illinois Green County ss On this 6 th day of January 1844 personally appeared before the Probate Justices Court in and for the County aforesaid Robert Lorton a resident of said County of Green aged sixty one years - who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain for the children of Robert and Tabitha Lorton the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 4 th July 1836 or the act passed the 7 th July 1838 as the case may be
That he is the son of Robert and Tabitha Lorton that his Father the aforesaid Robert Lorton served as a Sergeant two years in the Revolutionary War in the service of the United States in Captain Morisons Company in the 4 th Virginia Regiment - before he was married - That after he was married he served in the Virginia Militia. The length of time not certainly known. That he served perhaps two terms amounting to six or more months and in a Compa- ny commanded by Captain Holcum
He further declares that he has reason to believe and does verily believe that his said Father was married to Tabitha his Mother whose maiden name was Tabitha Gannaway on or about the 15 th day of August 1778 in Buckingham County Virginia by a Minister named M c Cray by being published not by licence That his Father for his services aforesaid was allow- ed a pension of Eight dollars a month and was placed on the pension List Roll of the Illinois Agency. That he died on the 16 day of May 1833 in this County of Green. and that his Mother Tabitha remained a Widow until the 15 th day of August 1838 at which time she departed this life leaving at the time of her death ten children who are yet living as far as known - (to wit), John Lorton. Robert Lorton - Thomas Lorton

William Lorton, Joseph Lorton - Mordecai D Lorton Henry Lorton - Polly Vance, Sally Chipman - and Susannah Panky
This declarant further states that there is no family record or other record now in existence to his knowledge which shows the date of the marriage of his Parents, or any complete register of the births of their Children. That a small scrap of a record which is here exhibited is taken from a Bible formerly owned by his Father and is in his Father's hand writing, is the only remnant of a record to be found - which shows that his Father was born in February 1747 - that Joseph who is his fifth son was born April 25 - 1788. This declarant states that he has no record of his own age yet he does not recollect the time that he did not know his age. He is the second son of Robert and Tabitha Lorton was born 11 September 1782 - that his Father and Mother lived together in the marriage relation from his earliest recollection (which was when he was not more than 3 or 4 years old) until the day of their deaths - that he understood from them that his Father was out in the militia service at the time his Brother John was born in 1780. He believes that his Father's record had it not been destroyed would read as it does with the paper to which the scrap is attached. Sworn to and subscribed in open Court on the day and year first above written Robert Lorton
Before me Matthias Link P.J.P.
Joseph Lorton who I certify to be a credible witness being duly sworn deposes and says - that he corroborates his Brother Robert's statements throughout, and in addition states that he has heard his parents state that their original family record was destroyed by fire many years ago. That the Bible from which this remnant is taken was purchased by his Father after his family were grown - hence it appears that his

daughter Mary is registered by the name of Nauer and his daughter Sarah is registered by the name of Chipman the name of their husband. He states that he has no other record of his age. Then the one here shown, which states his birth to be April 25 th - 1788 which to the best of his knowledge is correct and further this deponent saith not Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 6 th day of January 1844 Before me Matthias S. Lusk P.L.P. Joseph Lorton
State of Illinois Green County ss.
I Matthias S Lusk Probate Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Robert and Joseph Lorton who have sworn and subscribed to the foregoing declaration and affidavit are reputable persons and credible witnesses - That it appears to my satisfaction that Tabitha Lorton departed this life on the 15 th day of August 1838 leaving at the time of her death the following children (to wit) John Lorton Robert Lorton Thomas Lorton William Lorton Joseph Lorton Henry Lorton Mandica D Lorton Polly Nauer Sarah Chipman and Susanna Pankey
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said court at Carrolton this sixth day of January A D 1844
Matthias S Lusk Probate Justice of the peace

State of Illinois Carroll County 300.
I William Cadin Clerk of the County Commissioners Court of Said County and Esquire according Civil Commission do hereby certify that Mathias Link whose genuine signature appears signed to the foregoing certificate as Probate justice of the peace is and was the Probate justice of the peace on this 6 th day of January A.D. 1844 within and for Said County duly Commissioned and qualified as such. Probate justice according to the laws of Said State and that full faith and credit are due and of right ought to be given and allowed to all of his official acts or such
Testimony whereof I as Clerk as aforesaid have hereunto signed my name and have affixed the Seal of Said Court at Carrollton Illinois the 6 th day of January A.D. 1844
William Cadin Clk. B.B.B.B.
4078

January 19, 1934
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Robert Lorton-R.6454 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. C. C. Cole 500 Cleveland Avenue Taylorville, Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of James Larimore and Robert Lorton, both natives of Virginia; you also request that you may be furnished the names and addresses of others, who have asked for these records.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States, based upon military service of soldiers in that war.
A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the Revolutionary War service of a James Larimore of Virginia; this surname has been searched under similar spellings.
This office does not furnish lists of its correspondents.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 6454, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Robert Lorton.
Robert Lorton was born February 15, 1747, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.
He enlisted in February, 1776 and served in Captain John Morton's company, Colonel Adam Stephens' 4th Virginia regiment; he was in the battles of Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, and several skirmishes, was discharged in February, 1778. It is stated that after

the expiration of this service, he served in the Virginia militia about six months in Captain Holcombe's company.
The soldier, Robert Lorton, was allowed pension on his application executed July 5, 1819; this application was executed in St. Clair County, Illinois. He was living in 1822 in Bond County, Illinois.
Robert Lorton married August 15, 1779 in Buckingham County, Virginia, Tabitha Gannaway or Ganaway. He died May 16, 1833 in Greene County, Illinois, and his widow, Tabitha, died in that county, August 15, 1838.
Children of Robert Lorton and his wife, Tabitha:
John born October --, 1780 Robert " September 11, 1782 Thomas " December 9, 1784 William " April --, 1786 Joseph " April 25, 1788 Mary or Polly " December 9, 1790 Henry " August 4, 179- Sary or Sally " December 11, 1799
Reference Enlistment was made in 1822 to two daughters of the soldier, aged about  about  about  sixteen  sixteen and twelve years, their names not definitely stated. about 16-
The following children survived their mother: John Lorton, Robert Lorton, Thomas Lorton, William Lorton, Joseph Lorton, Mordica D. Lorton, Henry Lorton, Polly Nance, Sally Chipman, and Susannah Panky.
The following names also appear in the claim:
Francis Lorton born April 24, 1794 Martha Lorton " May 27, 1812 John Lorton " November 14, 1813 Elizabeth Lorton " December 12, 1815
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Can of Robt Lawton 4525 V
Wm H. Brown agf.
Kaskaskia, Ill.
Recd Aug. 7. 1819.
Washington
James Monroe
Hon J. C. Calhoun
Kaskaskia Ill July 11 th 23

Hon J. C. Calhoun - Sir
Will you please if the enclosed affidavit is sufficient, direct a certificate to me at this place -
Your humble & Obedient Servant
N. H. Brown
Waskaskin (Ill). July 7. 1827

Dec 6. 1895.
Recd John L. Serles.
J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions Present

Washington Dec r . 5 th 1825,
Sir
I am requested by Mr Daniel Hays of Illinois, further to prosecute the claim of Mrs Tabitha Lorton, deed of Illinois to a pension. Her application as I am informed was made about 2 years since, they failed to substantiate the service alleged after the marriage, & consequently her claim was not allowed. If you will permit me to examine the alleged service with a view to establishing the same you will confer a favor on the parties interested, as well as Yours Most obt Servt, Nathaniel Leake
Henry L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions (Present)

Ltr

Carmi Illinois
9th January 1844
Sir
I send you herewith the evidence, in support of the claim of the children of Robert and Tabitha Loston - It is a just and righteous case - though out of the question to procure second evidence of the marriage as they were married by being published - no court record can be expected and the family records being destroyed - but just enough left I think to convince you that no imposition is offered I presume the Virginia Militia Rolls are not in existence - if they were. I doubt not but they would establish the claim under the act of 4 July 1836 - and would amount to some three years more pension than under the act of the 7 July 1838 - Should the militia Rolls of Virginia be in existence will you please inform me - that I may try to establish the claim under the act of 1836
Mr R Loston seemed to think that the names of the Captains under which his Father served was Holcum in the Regular service, and Norton in the militia - we have it in the declaration viva voce
Respectfully
James L Edward Esq Washington
Daniel Ray

This slip is sent to show the birth of Thomas Loston 3 rd Son of Robert and Tabitha - I failed to get his affidavit by reason of his indisposition, and inclement weather. D. Hay

20. Recd Aug. 1856 John C. Calhoun Secretary of War Washington D.C. Hon. Van Dalia Guthy 44

Concordia Mo. July 13. 1823
Hon. J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War.
Mr. Dorton has requested me to forward the enclosed affidavit, and request you in the event of his receiving his pension to inform me for him.
Yours respectfully
H. H. Brown

Pension Office April 16, 1838.
Sir
The children of Tabitha Porter widow of Robert J. St., have no claim to a pension in her right. She was not married to him before his services terminated and consequently had no claim under the Act of July 4, 1836. She lived after the act of June 7, 1832 was passed and she died before the 16 th of August 1832, there is, therefore, no claim under the Act of July 7, 1838.
I am, respectfully, Your W th Servt. L. Morris Comm ee s r ener.
John Wyatt, Esq. White Hall S r ,
Prof d L. M.

This sent to prove Identity D Hay
War Department,
PENSION OFFICE, No 15,258. 2 nd Oct r 1822.
SIR:
You are hereby informed that the Schedule of your property has been examined, and the Secretary of War has directed your name to be continued on the Pension Roll.
You will be paid, at the ensuing semi-annual payment in March next, the sum that may be then due from the time of suspending your pension. Funds for the purpose will be transmitted at that time; but no arrearages will be paid previous thereto.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. Edwards
To Mr. Robert Lorton,
U. S. Pensioner.
of Bond County, care of M. H. Brown Esq. Vandalia, Illinois.

THOMAS S. LORTON, M. D.
TELEPHONES
102 E. 2 nd St. ent.
OVER SCHUYLER BANK PANA, ILLINOIS
Office - 250 Residence 1063
Oct 27 - 1910 - 91
Secretary of the Interior Washington D.C.
Rev 2cc
Sir, Please send me the Revolutionary war record of Robert Lorton
Very Resp
Thomas S Lorton

Virbin Ills Nov. 29th 1911
Dept of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
Please send Revolutionary War record of Robert Lorton R File 6452 Record Division 3-525
Resp yrs O. C. Lorton.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Geo M. Moore
Claim No. Nov. 29, 1909
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Robert Lorton
Service Va  Rev
Additional Service _____
No _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No O.H. I Wor R as above except R.F. 6454

W. H. LORTON & SON Staple and Fancy Groceries Flour and Feed
1308 South College Street,
Springfield, Ill., Nov. 19 1909
Mr. R. A. Ballinger Washington D. C.
Dear Secretary,
Will you please mail to me at your earliest convenience a copy (in duplicate for my son) of the war record (Revolutionary) of Robert Lorton who enlisted in Feby 1776. in the 4th Va Militia. Discharged Feby 6-1778
Very resp yours W. H. Lorton
We are getting data for the purpose of joining the Sons of the Revolution and you probably know what we need better than I do.

Virden Illinois June 19 th 1908 Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C. Gentlemen.
Kindly send me anything of record in your Dept. pertaining to Robert Easton a soldier from Virginia in the War of the Revolution . Any data you may possess as to his service in that war, and more particularly as to the date of his birth , death and marriage , and to whom (over)

and where he was married. Also the places of his birth and death , and of his wife if you have them.
Also the names of his children if you have them, and their ages at date of pension, or their dates of birth.
The above data will greatly oblige
Very Truly yours
(Mrs John) Clara J. Gelder Wirden Illinois.

June 3/08.
Mr. V. Warner, Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir :
On April 7th, 1908, you kindly furnished me Record data of which I enclose copies.
It will greatly oblige me if you will send me three additional copies of each of these two letters.
The purpose is two copies of each for attaching to my Mother's papers of eligibility to membership in the "Daughters of the American Revolution", the other copy of each is for use (in conjunction with the one copy of each received) in attaching to my own papers of eligibility to membership in the "Sons of the American Revolution".
The filing of duplicate papers and authorities are required of each applicant, and all of the War Record and Family data cited in these two letters are asked for by these Societies.
I presume letters from your Dept. on your official blanks are adjudged as sufficient certification, but I have outlined their use, so that your Department may supply me official record of this data in such form as may be your custom for such use.
If there are required"> If there are fees for this work, I will be glad to remit same on being advised of the amount.
Yours truly yours,
Tolman A Gelder 220 S. 38th St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Miss Peeler genealogist of DAR was shown this letter and said there were no such requirements in their society and Mr Spangler of SAR said the same. They were returned the certificates to applicants

Record Division.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
March 30, 1908
Searched by L. D. Lamparter
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant
Soldier,
Service,
Robert Loston N a Rev. War
Remarks:
No claim as above Try Ref. # 6H54

Philadelphia Pa Mch 26 th 08
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Kindly advise me what Revolutionary War data you have (if any) of
Robert Lorton
A Revolutionary Soldier from Virginia -
Particularly as to the town, or county, in Va - from which he enlisted + the date of his birth , so as to officially identify him with the Robert Lorton in question -
The War Dept Records (Washington) show that he served as Sergeant in Capt John Morton's Co of the 4 th Va. Regt, commanded by Col Thomas Elliott - + that his name appears on a roll dated Mch 6 th 1778 + which shows that he was discharged Feb. 6 th 1778.
And greatly obliged
Very Truly yours
Tolman T. Gelder
220 - S - 38 th St
Philadelphia Pa -

1908 Apl. 7. Hist to Tolman T. Gilder f. 1908 June 15. Tolman T. Gilder dup- licates not furnished, aw 1908 July 1. Hist. to Mrs. John Gilder f. 1909 Dec. 2. To W.H. Horton & son - f 1911 Dec. 8 To O. C. Horton f. 1915 Nov. 1. Hist. to Thomas S. Horton m.d. f. 1916 Feb. 23. " " Edward E. Adams f. 1929 March 12 " " Mrs. Lena P. Campbell O. 1935 Jan. 19 " " Mrs. E. E. Cole a. f. a.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED 6454.
Sibilla Horton
Service: mil. Robert
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____ _____

File Rec Sec
Taylorville, Ill., Feb. 15, 1916.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:-
I shall be glad to be furnished with such information, if anything, as may be shown by your records, of the history and military service of the following named soldier of the Revolutionary war, who, it is believed, was a pensioner, the information being desired for the preparation of a paper for the Illinois State Historical Society, to-wit:-
Robert Lorton, who served about 1776 in Capt. John Moreton's Company of Minute men in Col. Stephens' Regiment of Virginia Troops, afterwards commanded by Charles Scott, brigadier general. Was discharged at Valley Forge, Pa. There is a writing in existence from which it is believed that he had a pension certificate numbered 15258.
Very respectfully,
Edward E. Adams

31 1/2 State St. East St. Louis Ill. July 5. 1928.
Dept. of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:—
I am writing you for full information, or as much as can be given me, of the military record of my great grandfather Robt. Lorton. R. file No. 64541. His history and also his wife's maiden name if possible also my grandfather Mordica H. Lorton, I would like the full information for the purpose of joining the Daughters of American Revolution" If possible would be pleased to have records from Robt. Lorton up to the present generation of my Bro. Stewart C. Lorton who was in World war.

Thanking you for information at an early date as can be given I am
Respectfully.
Mrs. Lenna Linton Campbell
3112 State St.
East St. Louis
Ill.

their names & addresses.
Yours truly,
Mrs. C. C. Cole
500 Cleveland ave
Saylorville, Ill.

Saylorsville, Illinois
December 29, 1934.
Dept. of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen. Please send me the Pension record of
James Larimore, a Revolutionary soldier, a native of Virginia Also send the Pension record of Robert Horton a native of Virginia.
Have there been others who have asked for these records. If so may I have

their names & addresses.
Yours truly,
Mrs. C. C. Cole
500 Cleveland ave
Saylorville, Ill.

Record Division.
3-525.
G.C.K.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
I.S.C. R.File 6454 Rev.War
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D.C., Apr. 7, 1908.
Sir:-
In reply to your request of March 26th, received March 27, 1908, for a statement of the Military history of Robert Lorton, 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.
Enlisted February 1776; served to February 1778, in Capt. John Morton's Company, under Colonel Adam Stephen in the 4th Virginia Regiment.
Enlisted again 1780 and served six months in Captain Holcomb's Company.
Battles engaged in - Trenton 1776, Brandywine and Germantown.
Residence of Soldier at enlistment -
Date of application for pension, July 5, 1819, executed in St. Clair Co., Ill.
Residence at date - 1822 - Bond Co., Ill.
Age at date of application - Born February 15, 1747.
Remarks: His claim was allowed. He married in Buckingham Co., Va., August 15, 1779, Tabitha Ganaway born May 14, 1763; he died May 16, 1833 in Green Co., Ill., where she died August 15, 1838.
Very respectfully,
W. WARNER,
COMMISSIONER.
Mr. Tolman T. Celder, 220 S. 38th St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Copy
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 7, 1908.
Mr. Tolman T. Gelder, 220 South 38th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Sir:-
In addition to the military history of Robert Lorton R. File 6454, you are herewith furnished the names of his children as found in the family record and other papers on file in the case.
John Lorton, born October — 1780. Robert Lorton, born September 11, 1782. Thomas Lorton, born December 9, 1784. William Lorton, born April — 1786. Joseph Lorton, born April 25, 1788. Mary Nance, born December 9, 1790. Henry Lorton, born August 4, 179- Sarah Chipman, born December 11, 1799.
The above named and Mordica D. Lorton and Susannah Panky (children whose ages are not stated) were all living in 1844.
Very respectfully,
V. WARNER, COMMISSIONER.

White Wall Ill. April 3/55.
Sir:
I am requested by the children and legal heirs at law to the estate of Sobitha Lorton (Dec d late widow of Robert Lorton (Dec d who was a Revolutionary soldier and Pensioner of the United States) to enquire as to what action if any was taken in the case of the claim of said children against the Government for Pension dues coming to said Sobitha Lorton as widow of said Robert Lorton from his death until her the length of which time was about five years. The heirs state that after the death of said widow a gentleman by the name of Hoag then residing somewhere in the south part of Illinois took proof and engaged to prosecute said claim, but that he some time afterwards informed them that

nothing had been allowed on the same From what I have learned in relation to said claim I am fully persuaded that it is one of merit and that said agent succeeded in obtaining an allowance in favor of said heirs and in case he did not they will still prosecute the same
Robert Lorton and Tobitha his wife both died in Greene County Ill is the former about the year 1833 and the latter in the month of September 1838. Robert Lorton drew a Pension for $96.00 yearly and was married to said Tobitha during the pendancy of said war and his widow served as before stated until in the month of Sept 1838.
Most of the children reside at this time in Greene County Ill is and are well known to Hon S. H. Douglas
Any information you may furnish said heirs relating to said matter will be highly appreciated by them
Hon J. P. Waldo Comr of Pensions
3 Respectfully John Wyatt

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/cel
March 12, 1929
Mrs. Lenna L. Campbell 3112 State Street East Saint Louis, Illinois
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 6454, it appears that Robert Lorton was born, February 15, 1747, place not stated.
He enlisted in February, 1776, and served two years as a private in Captain John Morton's Company, Colonel Adam Stephen's Virginia Regiment and was in the battles of Trenton, Brandywine and Germantown. He served in 1780, six months in Captain Holcomb's Company of Virginia Militia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 5, 1819, in St. Clair County, Illinois.
In 1822, he was living in Bond County, Illinois.
The soldier married in Buckingham County, Virginia, August 15, 1779, Tabitha Gannaway, she was born, May 14, 1763.
He died, May 16, 1833, in Greene County, Illinois, and she died there, August 15, 1838.

as contained in his (or his widow's) application on file in this Bureau.
Children of Robert and Tabitha Lorton:
  John born October --, 1780.   Robert " September 11, 1782.   Thomas " December 9, 1784.   William " April --, 1786.   Joseph " April 25, 1788.   Mary " December 9, 1790.   Henry " August 4, 179-.   Sary " December 11, 1799, married   ----Chipman. 
The following children survived their mother:
John, Robert, Thomas, William, Joseph, Mordica D., Henry, Polly Nance, Sally Chipman and Susannah Panky.
The following names also appear in the claim:
  Francis Lorton born April 24, 1794.   Martha Lorton " May 27, 1812.   John Lorton " November 14, 1813.   Elizabeth Lorton " December 12, 1815. 
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. R. 6454
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ Feb 1776 2 yrs. Private John Morton Adam Stephen 4 th Va.   1780 6 mos. Holcomb ✓ W. Mil.            
Battles engaged in, ✓ Trenton 1776, Brandy & Germ. Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ in St Clair Co Ill Date of application for pension, July 5, 1819. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, in 1822 Bond Co Ill Age at date of application, born July 15, 1747
Remarks: Sol. was in Buckingham Co Va. Nov 15, 1779 Talitha Grumney born May 14, 1763. He died Mar 16, 1833 in Grant Co Ill where she died Aug. 15, 1838. †
Office note - "in Trenton" superfluous as col's sig. and pen. record appear Trenton.)
Very respectfully,
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Thos Jm Jos Mordica D. Henry
February 23, 1916.
Mr. Edward E. Adams, Taylorville, Illinois.
Sir:
In addition to the military history of Robert Lorton, R. File No. 6,454, Rev. War, you are herewith furnished the following family data found in the papers on file in the case.
Children of Robert and Tabitha Lorton.
John Lorton, born October--, 1780. Robert Lorton, " September 11, 1782. Thomas Lorton, " December 9, 1784. William Lorton, " April --, 1786. Joseph Lorton, " April 25, 1788. Mary Nance, " December 9, 1790. Henry Lorton, " August 4, 179-. Sarah Chipman, " December 11, 1799.
The above named and Mordica D. Lorton and Susannah Panky (children whose ages are not stated) were all alive  living in 1844.
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Thomas Lorton, born December 9, 1784. Frances Lorton " April 24, 1794. Martha Lorton " May 27, 1812. John Lorton " November 14, 1813. Elisabeth Lorton " December 12, 1815.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tielman.
Acting Commissioner.

November 1, 1915.
Thomas S. Lorton, M. D.
102 East Second Street, Pana, Illinois.
Sir:
In addition to the military history of Robert Lorton. R. File No. 6,454, Rev. War, you are herewith furnished the names of his children as found in the papers on file in the case.
John Lorton, born October --, 1780. Robert Lorton, " September 11, 1782. Thomas Lorton, " December 9, 1784. William Lorton, " April --, 1786. Joseph Lorton, " April 25, 1788. Mary Vance, " December 9, 1790. Henry Lorton, " August 4, 1792. Sarah Chipman. " December 11, 1799.
The above named and Mordica D. Lorton and Susannah Panky (children whose ages are not stated) were all living in 1844.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

December 6, 1911.
Mr. O. C. Lorton, Virden, Ills.
Sir:
In addition to the military history of Robert Lorton, R. File No. 6,454, you are herewith furnished the names of his children as found in the family record and other papers on file in the case.
John Lorton, born October --, 1780. Robert Lorton, " September 11, 1782. Thomas Lorton, " December 9, 1784. William Lorton, " April --, 1786. Joseph Lorton, " April 25, 1788. Mary Nance, " December 9, 1790. Henry Lorton, " August 4, 179-. Sarah Chipman, " December 11, 1799.
The above named and Wordica D. Lorton and Susannah Panky (children whose ages are not stated) were all living in 1844.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Record Division.
1908 July 1 - Mrs. John Gilder, Virens, Ill.
April 7, 1908.
Mr. Tolman T. Gelder, # 220 South 38th. Street. Philadelphia, Penna.
Sir:
In addition to the military history of Robert Lorton R. File 6454, you are herewith furnished the names of his children as found in the family record and other papers on file in the case.
John Lorton, born October -- 1780. Robert Lorton, born September 11, 1782. Thomas Lorton, born December 9, 1784. William Lorton, born April -- 1786. Joseph Lorton, born April 25, 1788. Mary Nance, born December 9, 1790. Henry Lorton, born August 4, 179- Sarah Chipman, born December 11, 1792.
The above named and Mordica D. Lorton and Susannah Panky (children whose ages are not stated) were all living in 1844.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Record Division.
June 15, 1908.
Mr. Tolman T. Golder, 230 South 38th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 3 d and received the 4 th instant, you are advised that owing to the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, and the large number of similar inquiries made, it is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish duplicate copies of records of Revolutionary War pensioners to any one person. Persons desiring such copies should apply for the same over their own signatures.
This has been decided upon after consultation with officers of the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.