Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,342, for Miles King, Virginia

SERVICE
Kina, Miles & Martha
NUMBER _____
W. 20342
CONTENTS

2085 Richmond Virginia
Martha King
widow of Miles King dec d
who died in the August 1814.
of Norfolk in the State of Va
who was a Captain in the _____ commanded
by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded
by Col _____ in the N. A
time for 2 years
See letter to Hon. J. R. Poinsett J P Agt June 29. 1838 do. to S. Cooper att y Sec. War, 25 July 1838 Sept 3 B C Morrison history Pres
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of $450 Dollars 00 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 1th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of June 1838 and sent Thos C. Tabb Norfolk Va
Arrears to the 1th of March 1838 $3360.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 240.00
$3600.00
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 1, 1836,
all.
Recor d
Date of death not in AB

3164 K Feb 13 1892
Martha Kung wid of Miles Kung V a
Allow 2 yrs. Post $480. per ann - no deduction.
V a Militia
Thomas C. Dabb Norfolk V a

State of Virginia Borough of Norfolk to wit:
On this day of January in the year 1838 personally appeared before the Husting Court of Norfolk Borough, Mrs. Martha King, a resident of the said Borough, in the state aforesaid, aged seventy one 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 4 th 1836: That she is the widow of Miles King, who was a Captain in the army, or militia of the revolutionary war, and was generally engaged in the service of his country in the town of Hampton and county of Elizabeth City, during the said war. She declares it is not in her power to specify the particular character of the service performed. She further declares that she was married to the said Miles King, in the county of Elizabeth City, in the state of Virginia aforesaid, on the 27 th day of April, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty two: That her husband, the aforesaid Miles King, died on the day of August, in the year 1814; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Martha King
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before
Virginia, Norfolk Borough to wit
At a Husting Court held for the said Borough, on the twenty third day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight.
Martha King widow of Miles King deceased, who was a Captain in the Army or Militia of the Revolutionary War, this day appeared in court, and made oath to her declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the act of Congress of the United States passed the 4 th day of July 1836, and it is ordered that the same be certified to the proper department.
A copy Teste J. Williams cc

In addition to the statements contained in my former affidavit, made for the benefit of Mrs. Miles King. I now declare, I was on terms of great intimacy with Captain Miles King, the husband of the said Mrs. King, during the whole war of the revolution. The scenes of that period are fresh in my recollection, and none more so, than that Capt. King at the commencement of the war commanded a company of minute men, and afterwards was ordered into actual service, and was a Captain of Militia. I know he was a Captain of Militia in the early stages of the war, and as I have said before, was a most zealous and patriotic officer. I know he rendered more than six months service, as an officer of Militia. I could say years service. He was on duty in the town of Hampton, and the adjacent counties of Elizabeth City, York and Warwick, and guarding the neighboring shores, which were much exposed to the invasion of the enemy, and were the scenes of some severe conflicts.
I remember well when Captain King was married to the lady, for whose benefit I make these statements, and I know the marriage took place before the expiration of the last period of his service. I would have been then specified in my former certificate, if I had known the regulations required it.
James Barron
State of Virginia
Norfolk Borough to wit:
This day Com. James Barron personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace, in and for the Borough aforesaid, and made oath to the truth of the statements contained, in the foregoing affidavit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal, this 28 th day of February in the year 1838
J. C. Barron D. P. Seal

State of Virginia, Norfolk Borough to wit:
I John Williams clerk of the Hustings Court of Norfolk Borough aforesaid in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that Giles Brooke Esquire and Daniel C. Barrand Esquire, before whom the annexed, and foregoing affidavits of Robert Pegget and James Barron, were made, are and were on the days the same were so made, Justices of the Peace in and for the said Borough, duly commissioned and qualified - that they are authorized to administer oaths - that full faith and credit is due to all their acts as such - and that the signatures "G. Brooke" and "D. C. Barrand" subscribed to the foregoing certificates are in their respective hand writing as I do verily believe.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this twentieth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty eight and of the Commonwealth the sixty second.
J. Williams

Know all men by these presents that I Martha King of the Borough of Norfolk, do by these presents constitute and appoint Thomas L. Dabb esq my agent and attorney for me and in my name and stead to demand and receive from the Commissioners of Pensions or from the Pension Department at Washington any and all pensions to which I may be entitled as the widow of Miles King, in account of the services of my said husband, Miles King, in the revolutionary war. The meaning of this deed is to invest Thomas L. Dabb my said agent with full power to assert and obtain my rights to any and all pensions due for the services of my husband the said Miles King in the Revolutionary war, in as full a manner as if I was personally present and could myself do. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal at Norfolk this 27 day of January 1838.
Martha King
State of Virginia Borough of Norfolk to wit:
This day personally appeared before me Ben Pollard a justice of the peace in and for the Borough aforesaid. Mrs. Martha King, the individual named in the foregoing power of attorney, and having in my presence duly signed, sealed and delivered the same, then and there acknowledged the same to be her act and deed. Delivering for the purpose therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal at Norfolk this 27 day of January 1838.
Ben Pollard J.P.
Seal

State of Virginia Norfolk Borough town.
I John Williams Clerk of the Hustings Court of Nor- folk Borough aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Charles H Shield Esquire, before whom the annexed affi- -davit was made, is and was on the day the same was made, a jus- -tice of the Peace in and for the said Borough duly commissioned and qualified and that, virtue of his Office as such, he is authorised to administer an oath - And I do further certify that Benjamin Pol- -lard Esquire before whom the within Power of Attorney, was ac- -knowledged, is also, and was on the day the said acknowledgment was taken, a justice of the Peace in and for the said Borough duly commissioned and qualified - and that full faith and credit is due to all their acts as such - and that the signatures "Chas. H Shield" and "Ben Pollard" thereto subscribed, are in their respective hands writing, as I do verily believe. And I do also further certify that the order of the Hustings Court of the Borough aforesaid, copied on the annexed declaration of Martha King, is truly transcribed from the records of the said Court. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Hustings Court this third day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, and of the Com- -monwealth the sixty second.
Jn Williams @

Hampton Va March 8
6
Thomas L. Tabb esq Atty at Law Norfolk

Know all men by these presents that we Miles King and Wm Wager are held and firmly bound unto Benjamin Harrison Esq Governor or chief Magistrate of the com- monwealth of Virginia in fifty pounds to be paid to the said Benjamin Harrison and to his successors in office to the which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs executors and administrators jointly and se- verally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 26 th day of April 1782
Whereas there is a marriage suddenly intended to be solemnized between the above bound Miles King and Martha Kerly spinster of the County of Elizabeth City Now the conditions of this obligation is such that if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said mar- riage then this obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue
Sealed & delivered in presence of us
Miles King W. Wager
Elizabeth City County term
I William Harrison clerk of the County Court of Elizabeth City in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the files of said Court -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 2 nd day of March 1838
W Harrison clerk

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
March 19, 1932
RA-J/HEL
Honorable Joseph W. Byrns House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Byrns:
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W. 20342, based upon the military service of Miles King in that war.
At the beginning of the Revolutionary War Miles King resided near Hampton, Elizabeth City County, Virginia, and was captain of a company of minutemen. On October 2, 1776, he was ordered by the Executive Department of the state of Virginia to report with his company at Hampton for service. He was afterward captain of a company of militia and was in the service at various times until the close of the war; no dates of these services or officers names are given. He was taken prisoner by Cornwallis and held at Yorktown for sometime until paroled.
It was stated that he was one of the first gentlemen to be elected to the legislature of the state of Virginia after the Revolution.
He died in August, 1814.
The soldier married April 27, 1782, in Elizabeth City County, Virginia, Miss Martha Kirby, of said Elizabeth City County. The marriage bond was recorded on the records of the clerk of the court of Elizabeth City County, Virginia.
Soldier's widow, Martha, was allowed pension on her application executed January 23, 1838, at which time she was aged seventy-one years and resided in Norfolk, Virginia.
There are no data as to his family.
The above is the history of the only soldier named Miles King found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Martha W King Virginia
Suspended see let to Thos. G. Tabb April 19, 1838
Act July 4, 1836

Martha Korn
widow of
Miles Korn
No 2085
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Hampton, Virgin
Oct 1836. - Papers
2/11/37
Both cases examined by W. L. Edwards in Com room May 31
Sarah
Heale with James - S.C. - Oct 1853
Com room May 24/53
No 4089
Com room May 24/53

2 J. S. Edwards esquire Washington D.C.
Sir
Your communication of the 19 th of April last, has been received. I am happy to have it in my power to reply, enclosing the additional testimony required in Mrs. Miles King's case.
The affidavit of the Rev. Mr. Westwood, of Hampton, and the affidavit of Mr. Henry Buchanan, a highly respectable, and virtuous old gentleman, of York County,
during my late visit to Elizabeth City, and York County, I found the neighbourhood rife with anecdotes of the patriotism, vigilance and bravery of Capt. Miles King, during the trying period of the war. There was perhaps no officer, of the same rank, who occupied a more conspicuous place, or engaged a larger share of the attention of his neighbourhood, than Captain King. His great wealth and liberality; the frankness and cordiality of his manners, made him familiarly known to high and low, rich and poor.
Five years ago, a ponderous volume of testimony might have been collected to sustain this application. Then the orderly Sergeant, and many of the men who served under Capt. King were living. Besides several old persons, now in their graves, who were active co-operators with him during the whole war. I trust however the amount of testimony now filed in the case, fully satisfies the requirements of your Department.
In the name of Mr. King, I beg an early attention to this communication as your convenience will justify. With consideration of the highest respect
Yours most ob t serv t
Thomas L. Dabb Norfolk Mar. 5 th 1858.

Sir
Upon my return to Norfolk I called on Com. Barron, and informed him of the deficiency of testimony in Mr. Miles King's Case. He insisted it was contained in his first Certificate. Upon inspection he discovered it was only distinct in a general way. He promised to send me a more specific statement. and I am happy to enclose it to you as it supplies all deficiency.
I understood from Mr. King, that there was an old man, who resided in Princess Anne County, Robert Segget, whose testimony would be important as he was a member of Capt. King's Company during the Rev. War. I went out to see this old man and found he was familiar with all the circumstances of that period, was well acquainted with Capt. King, but did not belong to his Company, as I had been informed. There was no magistrate residing within twelve miles of Mr. Segget, and he was, when I was at his house, too infirm and indisposed to travel. He promised me, when he felt strong enough, he would ride to Town, when a magistrate could be procured, and then make the statement of fact, within his knowledge. I have waited until yesterday for his compliance. His Certificate, here enclosed, proves more than two years service, positively, and presumptively more. Com. Barron's Certificate also proves years service. I perceive by the Law of the 7 th of June 1832, in which the character of the service required is described, that if two years service be proved, at one or more terms, the party is entitled to full pay from the 4 th March 1831. The marriage bond is attested as you direct, and herewith enclosed.
I beg to subscribe myself
Yours very Respectfully
Thomas L Dabbs Norfolk March 20 th 1836
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J. S. Calvados Esquire
Washington

Asst
Virginia — minute service.
1775 July. The state divided into districts. Each district to raise 500 men immediately. allowed in add. to the officers, Surgeon, Chaplains, &c. As soon as enlisted shall meet in their respective districts, & kept in training 20 days. afterwards 4 days in each month, except also Jan. & Feb.
Further requ d to meet twice a year, and kept in service 12 days. at Charles City, they met in May & Oct. To serve for 12 months. 100 men disch d from each co at the end of every year. Pay to commence from the completion of the But Oct 1776 minute Company totally dissolved and discharged, and considered a militia — The minute service cost 15 m d . and aside from the calls for defense, by the law they were bound to serve in that line 100 days, twice, as stated above
Legislature states that King was a militia Captain from 1777 to 1780. Col. Bacon knew him as a Captain before and after the marriage, both in the minute and militia service. Married 1782. died 1814

Sir
I am just informed there is a gentleman of great respectability who resides in this neighbourhood, whose testimony in Mr King's case w d be useful. I enclose the affidavits of the Rev Mr Westwood and Mr H. Buchanan some time since, which in addition to the proof now on file in your department, I thought w d be sufficient, and I therefore decline troubling you with more certificates. The number and respectability of the witnesses in this case, must be an unusual circumstance. Most of them being generally known more satisfactory conclusions as to the integrity of their testimony may be afforded than from simply inspecting the face of their certificates. As early as your convenience will justify I sh d be pleased to receive a communication from you.
I am Sir with considerations of respect
Your mo. ob t serv t
Thomas G. Dabb
Norfolk May 26. 1838
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Dana, S. Powder engine
Washington

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Rev 20 342
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
20342
Martha King Widow of Miles King Carthage Ky.
Act:
July 1 th 1836
Index: Vol.
Page
413
[Arrangement of 1870.]

The affidavit of Robert Segget of the county of Prince Ann in the State of Virginia. Taken and certified this 19 th day of March in the year 1838.
The affiant being first duly sworn. Declares as follows: During the Revolutionary war my family lived in Elizabeth City County in the neighborhood of Hampton. I remember Captain Miles King in the year 1777. He was then a Captain of militia and in the service of his Country. And he continued in service I know at least until the year 1780. for at that time. in 1780 my family was removed across the Bay to Sinkham where we now reside. which enables me to remember the date distinctly. Captain King was in service from the year 1777 to the time we removed in 1780. for the excitement about Hampton during that time. the enemy being always hovering about the shores. was so great. his vigilant services were constantly in requisition. Before 1777 and after 1780. though I have every reason to believe Captain King was in service I cannot say certainly. I was acquainted with Capt. King and his Lady Mrs. Martha King. I know Mrs. Martha King who has called on me to make this statement is the widow of the said Captain Miles King.
his Robert Segget mark
State of Virginia Borough of Norfolk to wit:
This day Robert Segget of Prince Ann County in the State aforesaid. personally appeared before me. a justice of the peace in and for the Borough aforesaid. Duly Committed and sworn. and made oath to the truth of the statements contained in the foregoing affidavit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 19 th day of March. at the Borough of Norfolk aforesaid. in the year 1838.
G. S. Cooke J.P. {seal}

The affidavit of John L. Westwood, taken and certified in the town of Hampton, in the county of Elizabeth City, on the 30 th day of April 1838.
In my former affidavit, taken in the case of Mr. Miles King, I stated I was raised in, and near the town of Hampton, during, and since the Revolutionary war. That I was familiarly acquainted with Capt. Miles King; and distinct in my remembrance that he was a Captain during the war, and a most patriotic officer. I now state, that Captain King, in the year 1776, commanded a company of minute men: that, in that year I think, he was ordered into actual service by the Executive of the State, and continued in the service during the war. I know he rendered four or five years actual service, commanding a regular body of men. At the siege of York he was taken prisoner, as I stated in my former certificate, and from the time of his being ordered into actual service till then, which was 1781, the whole neighbourhood knew the fact of his being a diligent and patriotic officer. It is impossible for me to remember the particular positions and movements of the men under Captain King. I was well acquainted with several men, not long dead, who were in Captain Kings Company. John Burkel, who died three years ago, was the orderly of Captain Kings Company and I have heard him often relate skirmishes with the enemy & marches of the Company, and other circumstances of the time: but I suppose hear say testimony would not be competent. I suppose it must be sufficient, if I state distinctly, that Captain King was a most patriotic and diligent officer, and did render much more than two years actual service under the order and authority of the state.
John L. Westwood

State of Virginia County of Elizabeth City to wit.
This day the Rev John S. Westwood personally appeared before me Gill A. Cary a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid and made oath to the truth of the statements contained in the within affidavit. I further certify that the Rev. Mr Westwood is a gentleman of the highest respectability and his statements entitled to full faith & credit Given under my hand and seal in the town of Hampton State aforesaid this 20 th day of April in the Year 1838
G. A. Cary JP {seal}
Elizabeth City County to wit
I Westwood S Armistead clerk of Elizabeth City County do hereby certify that G. A. Cary whose name is subscribed to the above certificate was at the time of taking and subscribing the within affidavit a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified according to law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this first day of May 1838.
W. Armistead clerk

The affidavit of Henry Buchanan taken in the County of York, State of Virginia, to be used as evidence in the application of Mrs. Miles King for a pension.
The affiant being duly sworn declares as follows: I Henry Buchanan, was born in 1761 and in 1778 I entered the service of my country, and was attached to the first regiment of Virginia Cavalry, first commanded by Colonel Theodore Bland, and subsequently by Colonel William Washington. I was perfectly well acquainted with Captain Miles King, during the Revolutionary war, and know he commanded a company of mounted men in the beginning of the war, and when those troops were superseded by militia, Captain King was ordered into regular service, and I know served at least three years. I cannot say distinctly how much longer.
I was well acquainted with Mrs. Miles King, the wife of Captain King, before she was married to Captain King. I remember when she was married, and know it was long before the war ceased. and I am confident, from the best of my recollection, before the last period of service of Captain King.
Henry Buchanan
State of Virginia County of York to wit.
This day Henry Buchanan of the said County personally appeared and came before me Thomas L. Raper a justice of the peace in and for the County of York after oath and made oath to the truth of the statements contained in the foregoing affidavit. The subscription to the said affidavit is in the proper hand writing of the said Henry Buchanan. I further certify that the statements of the said Henry Buchanan are entitled to perfect confidence and credit. Given under my hand and seal in the County of York on the first day of May in the year 1838
T. L. Raper

Virginia York County to wit
I Samuel Shield clerk of the Court of the County of York and state aforesaid do hereby Certify that Thomas B Russell whose name is subscribed to the Certificate written on the other side hereof is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned sworn and acting as such and that all his Official acts full faith and credit are due and ought to be given as well in Court as elsewhere. In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 2nd day of May 1838 —
Sam Shield cye

Thomas L. Tabb

The affidavit of Com. James Barron of the Navy of the United States taken and certified before a justice of the peace in the Borough of Norfolk State of Virginia on the 30 th day of December in the year 1837.
The affiant being first duly sworn, deposes as follows. I was intimately acquainted with Captain Miles King of the town of Hampton in the county of Elizabeth City, during the revolutionary war, and remember distinctly that he was a Captain of a minute company at the commencement of the war, but how long he held the rank and commission of a Captain of minute men I cannot now say, but am perfectly satisfied it was until other descriptions of soldiers or militia were substituted. I suppose the records of the state will show when the minute men were disbanded. I remember distinctly that Captain King was engaged during the whole war in rendering most important services to his country. First as a Captain of minute men, subsequently in the militia, and until the end of the war by every patriotic means aiding his struggling country. When Lord Cornwallis invaded York a number of the inhabitants below that town were made prisoners, and amongst the number was Captain King who had the address to obtain a parole which was extended to his house in Hampton and with him my Father kept up a constant intercourse during the siege of York, and from him obtained the most valuable information. Thus was Captain King patriotically engaged in the service of his country at the close of the war; and as a proof of his standing in his country, he was one of the first gentlemen elected to the state Legislature after it assembled at Richmond.
During the period of which this affiant is speaking to wit, the war of the revolution, he distinctly recollects the ability and disposition of Capt King to afford supplies to the officers of the Army and Navy of the state, and his hospitality was proverbial and on all occasions spoken of with great commendation. Capt King was wealthy during the whole period of the revolution and I am confident that nothing which he possessed was withheld when required for the public service.
This affiant further states, that Mrs Martha King was legally married to the said Miles King, that he was intimately acquainted with her at the time of her marriage and has been ever since. That she has remained a widow since the death of Capt King, and is now a resident of Norfolk. That Mrs King is a lady of great respectability and entitled to all consideration, and further this affiant saith not.
James Barron

State of Virginia Borough of Norfolk Court:
This is to certify to all to whom these presents may come that the within and foregoing affidavit of Commodore Isaac Barron was duly taken and sworn to before me, a justice of the peace in and for the Borough aforesaid in the state aforesaid
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal at Norfolk this 30 th day of December 1837
G. B. Cooke
Norfolk Borough Court:
I John Williams Clerk of the Hastings Court of the Borough of Norfolk in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Giles Brooke Esquire before whom the within affidavit was made, is an Alderman in and for the said Borough, duly commissioned and qualified - that he is authorized to administer an oath - that the signature "G Brooke" subscribed to the above certificate is in his proper hand writing as I do verily believe - and that full faith and credit is due to all his acts as such. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this thirtieth day of December in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty seven and of the Commonwealth the Sixty Second.
Jn: Williams

I, John S. Westwood, of the town of Hampton in the County of Elizabeth City and State of Virginia, was born in the said town on the 5 th day of March, in the year 1788, and have resided in the said town and County until this time. I was well acquainted with Captain Miles King of the said town who commanded a company, which was called the "Minute Company," during the Revolutionary War, and rendered important services, being frequently called out when the enemy approached our shores, and always obeyed with alacrity, and was spoken of as a very efficient Officer. Since the war, I have frequently heard many persons speak to his power and of the hardships that he often endured. It was a matter of Notoriety that Capt m King in consequence of important services rendered to the American Army during the period of the war, by collecting and furnishing provision and provender, was taken prisoner by the enemy and conveyed to Yorktown and there kept in custody for some time. I have heard Captain King say that he had expended a large sum of his own money in procuring and furnishing the said provisions, for which he had never been reimbursed. I am also well acquainted with Mrs Martha King, the present applicant, and know her to be the widow of the said Captain Miles King. —
John S. Westwood State of Virginia Borough of Norfolk to wit:
I Thomas C. Tabb, a notary public in and for the Borough aforesaid, in the State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn do hereby certify, that the foregoing affidavit of the Rev. John S. Westwood, was taken on oath before me, and truly signed by the said Westwood. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal notarial this 6 th day of November 1837.
Thomas C. Tabb

In Council October 2 nd 1776
Ordered that Captain Miles Kings Company of Minute men be immediately taken into service and that they forthwith repair to Hampton and continue on duty there till further Order.
Executive Department August 28 th 1837.
The above is a true Copy from the Journal of the Council of State in this Department.
W. Richardson Asst. Secy Colly Comth

The affidavit of Mrs. Ann Foster of the Borough of Norfolk taken and certified this 17 8 day of January 1838.
The affiant being first duly sworn declares as follows. I am eighty two years of age, and distinctly remember Captain Miles King, the husband of Mrs. Martha King, during the revolution- ary war. He was a captain of Militia I think, and was regarded, I perfectly recollect, as a most diligent officer. I well remember his impartial services, both as an officer, and man of social worth were regarded with the highest commendation.
I am intimately acquainted with Mrs. Martha King, the widow of Captain Miles King, and know that she was legally married to the said Miles King, and has remained a widow since his death.
Ann Foster
State of Virginia Borough of Norfolk to wit
This is to certify, that the foregoing af- fidavit of Mrs. Ann Foster, was duly taken on oath, and subscribed by the said Ann Foster before me C. H. Shield a justice of the peace in and for the Borough aforesaid, on the day and year above written; and that the said Mrs. Ann Foster is a lady of great respectability and her statements entitled to the fullest confidence. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal, at Norfolk, this 8 th day of January, 1838.
C. H. Shield
(seal) here

For D. C. Morrison
Bar bar
Army Dept
O. W. & N. DIV. SEP 2 1891 CHIEF'S DESK.

Miles King, Born in Elizabeth County, Va., November 2, 1747.
Died June 19, 1814
Aug 1814
Martha King, Born - (Pension) November 1765.
Died in Norfolk, Va. January 29, 1849.
Kirby was the name of Martha before marriage

The Mellen School.
274 LEXINGTON AVENUE, BUFFALO, N. Y.
FF 17 1898
February 14 th 1898
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
I have made application for membership in Sons of Revolution . My ancestor was Colonel Miles King of Virginia, (Elizabeth City County).
The Society desires proofs from you of my ancestor's services. They wrote me, saying, that if

I wrote to you, (The Bureau), you would furnish me the proof —
Will you kindly look to for me —
Resp.
Calvin H. Mellen

U-SAN FRANCISCO RAILWAY COMPANY
917 METROPOLITAN LIFE BUILDING PHONE: GENEVA 1837
CHARLES THORBURN GENERAL AGENT
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. November 9, 1931
Department of the Interior - Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Would you be kind enough to give me copies of the correspondence and petition of Martha Kirby King, widow of Miles King , of Norfolk, Va., who, I am told, applied for a pension in January, 1837, account military service in the war of the Revolution by her husband, Miles King.
It is also stated that the Widow King was age 71 at the time she applied for this pension in January, 1837.
I should also like to have a transcript of the military service of Miles King as an officer in the War of the Revolution.
CT/DO
Very truly yours,
Charles Thorburn
Miles King died. August 30 th 1814

ST. LOUIS-SAN FRANCISCO RAILWAY COMPANY
917 METROPOLITAN LIFE BUILDING PHONE: GENEVA 1837
CHARLES THORBURN GENERAL AGENT
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Jan. 22nd, 1932
33753
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Attention of Mr. A. D. Hiller.
I acknowledge with pleasure your favor of the 19th, file BA-J/MHF, stating that in line with my previous communication relative to the pension claim of Martha King, widow of Miles King (W.20342), the number of pages to be copied in this claim is 20 and the cost is fifteen cents per page.
Agreeable to this information. I enclose you herewith Cashier's Check in the amount of Three Dollars ($3.00), drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States, and will appreciate your forwarding the twenty pages at your convenience.
CT/DO
Very truly yours,
Enc.
Dearest Theodore

ST. LOUIS-SAN FRANCISCO RAILWAY COMPANY
917 METROPOLITAN LIFE BUILDING PHONE: GENEVA 1837
CHARLES THORBURN GENERAL AGENT
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
February 20th, 1932.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
With further reference to photostatic copies of affidavits, etc., in the matter of the request for pension of Martha King, widow of Miles King, an officer of the Revolutionary Army, which was recently forwarded me by your office.
On the last page of these twenty sheets there is a notation, "Semi Annual allowance ending September 4th, 1938 , 1838, $240.00.
Will you kindly advise if the date September 4th, 1838 is the date of the widow's death, as the pension allowance would appear ended on that date.
Any assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly,
Charles Thorburn

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Hon. E. W. Morgan, The Director of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Morgan:
only Miles and George King served in the Revolutionary War, and it is thought they enlisted either from North Carolina or Virginia. I have no other information regarding their service, but if you are able to identify them from the facts stated, I will appreciate it if you will advise me what the records in your office show.
Very sincerely yours,
March 14, 1932

O. W. & N. Div. L. W. B. W. 20342.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
December 18th, 1896.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military records of Dr. Miles King, Zachariah Harmon, Joseph Henderson and Joshua Calloway, soldiers of the Revolutionary war, you are advised as follows:
Martha King, widow of one Miles King, (the only Miles King found upon the Revolutionary pension records), made an application for pension on January 23rd, 1838, at which time she was seventy-one years of age and residing at Norfolk, Virginia, and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a Captain in the Virginia troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of two years. Officers under whom he served not stated. He enlisted at Hampton, Virginia.
A very careful search has been made and from the data given the names of Zachariah Harmon, Joseph Henderson and Joshua Calloway have not been found upon the Revolutionary pension records on file in this Bureau.
Such of the original muster and pay-rolls of the Revolutionary war and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Origi-

nal rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary war may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Albert H. Cox,
Atlanta, Georgia.

Miles King
He was married in Elizabeth City County Va April 27 1782 to Martha Kirby & he died in Aug 1 1814 - The widow, while residing in Norfolk Va applied for pension in Jan y 1838 aged 71 years - He is alluded to by writers as an active, zealous & efficient officer & being wealthy he was hospitable to the officers of the army, provided  for them & others in case of necessity provided  with provision - Such was his reputation that he was one of the first members elected to the legislature which assembled at Richmond - It was alleged that in July 1775 the State was divided into districts, each one of which was to raise immediately 500 men King King was made Captain of a Company of "minute men" & was engaged in service as such until Oct 2 1776 when his company of "minute men" ordered by the Governor to be taken immediately into service at Hampton - After this period he was on duty guarding the shores particularly in Elizabeth City & Warwick Counties, which was greatly exposed to the duty  until the continued until the close of the war with, during the period, of over 3 years active duty - When Lord Cornwallis invaded Yorktown & Virginia in 1781 he was taken prisoner, but soon had the address to by obtain parole.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. W. 20342.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
March 4, 1898.
Sir:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that Martha, widow of Miles King, made an application for pension on January 23, 1838, at which time she was 71 years of age and residing at Norfolk, Virginia, and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a captain in the Virginia troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of two years. He enlisted at Hampton, Virginia. Officers under whom he served not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Calvert K. Mellen,
274 Lexington Avenue,
Buffalo, N. Y.

ST. LOUIS, MO.
January 19, 1932.
BA-J/MMHF
Mr. Charles Thorburn, 917 Metropolitan Life Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you requested photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of Martha King, widow of Miles King (W.20342).
The number of pages to be copied in this claim is twenty.
The cost is fifteen cents a page. The proper amount should be forwarded to this office by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

November 15, 1931.
BA-J/MHF
Mr. Charles Thorburg, 917 Metropolitan Life Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dear Sir:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of November 9, 1931, in regard to securing information relative to Miles King, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
Your request will receive as prompt attention as possible in the proper sequence.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

April 4, 1932.
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Mr. Charles Thorburn, 917 Metropolitan Life Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one William Aylett, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon military service of soldiers in that war.
A careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of William Aylett.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of Martha King, widow of Miles King , N. 20342 , the name of person paid and possibly the date of her death, you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:
"Martha King, widow of Miles King, Certificate No. 2085, issued June 5, 1838, rate $480. 00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of July 4, 1836, Richmond Virginia Agency".
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Rev. & 1812 No. 71.
February 4, 1932.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
541
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rev. War claim for pension of Miles King,
File No. W. 20342.
Actual 1 of each page.
UNCERTIFIED.
$3.00.....20 pages.
XXX
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number.
The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.

List to Charles Thorburn:
  Thos. C. Tabb's letter to J. S. Edwards Mar. 20 1 page   John L. Westwood's affidavit Apr. 30-1838 2 "   Henry Buchanan's affidavit May 1-1838 & Court rec. May 2-1838 2 "   Thomas C. Tabb's letter to J. S. Edwards May 5-1838 1 "   " " " " " " May 26-1838 1 "   Robert Segget's affidavit Mar. 19-1838 1 "   James Barron's affidavit Feb. 28-1838 & Court rec. 2 "   James Barron's affidavit Dec. 30-1837 & Court rec. 2 "   John Westwood's affidavit Nov. 6-1837 1 "   Copy from Journal of the Council of State Aug. 28-1837 1 "   Widow's decl. Jan. 23-1838 1 "   Ann Foster's affidavit Jan. 8-1838 1 "   Widow's Power of Atty. Jan. 27-1838 1 "   Court record Feb. 3-1838 1 "   Wid. Ctf. jacket No. 2085 1 "   Copy of marriage Bond Mar. 2-1838 1 " 
Jan 21 1848

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
January 19, 1932.
IN REPLY REFER TO: BA-J/MMHF
Mr. Charles Thorburn, 917 Metropolitan Life Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you requested photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of Martha King, widow of Miles King (W.20342).
The number of pages to be copied in this claim is twenty.
The cost is fifteen cents a page. The proper amount should be forwarded to this office by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.