Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,851, for Samuel Mitchell, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Mitchell, Samuel
No. 3,851
Margaret C.
CONTENTS

Reprinted Jan 7 2/49
2739. Virginia Richmond Margaret E. Mitchell widow of Samuel Mitchell Va who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of Jan. 1849. and sent to
Hon. W. L. Goggin H of R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 164 Vol. 3.

Virginia 16.262
Samuel Ditchell of Bedford in the State of Virginia who was a priv: in the company commanded by Captain Early of the Regt. commanded by Col: Leftwich in the Virginia line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of July '33 and sent Hon. W. H. Claiborne Rocky Mount Va.
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 — 40 Pemi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " — 10
$50
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm. Miller Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6, Page 18

State of Virginia
Bedford County to wit,
On this 4 th day of May 1839, personally appeared before me Sam l . P. Mitchell a Justice of the peace in and for said county, M c Margaret C Mitchell a resident of said county, aged 66 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision, made by the act of Congress, passed July 7. 1837, entitled, An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows,
That she is the widow of Samuel Mitchell dec d of said county, who was a private soldier in the Middlesex and a United States pensioner at the time of his death - but of his particular service she is unable to speak correctly nor is it necessary so to do, inasmuch as there is already sufficient evidence of his services on record in the pension office, and on which he her husband received his certificate of pension (which has been obtained), and to which the Commissioner of Pensions is referred to ascertain what is due her the said Margaret C Mitchell - and she the said Margaret C Mitchell further says that her husband Sam l Mitchell aforesaid died on the 25 th day of March 1835 - and she further declares that she was married to the aforesaid Sam l Mitchell on the 6 th day of September 1791 - that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794 - viz, at the time above stated, as will more fully appear by the proof annexed - and that she has remained a widow since the death of her husband as aforesaid - Margaret C Mitchell Sworn to, and subscribed before me the day and year above written
Sam l . P. Mitchell J.P.

State of Virginia
Bedford county to wit,
I Saml Pettibell do hereby certify that Mrs Margaret C Mitchell, who has this day sworn to, and subscribed before me, the foregoing declaration purporting to be hers; is the widow of Saml Mitchell dec d of said county - who was a U States pensioner at the time of his death - and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the afore- said Saml Mitchell, which was on the 25 th day of March 1835 - and that she is too infirm to attend court so great a distance, without being attended with great inconvenience of body and danger of health - Given under my hand this 4 th day of May 1839 -
Saml Pettibell J.P.
SS. The above before me was acknowledged
before signed Saml Pettibell J.P.
I Robert K. Mitchell Clerk of the County Court of Bedford in the State of Virginia, do hereby Certify That Second and examination of the records of said Court, it appears from a Certificate of James Mitchell a Minister of the Gospel, recorded in said Court, that Samuel Mitchell and Peggy Clayton were married by him on the 6 th day of September 1791, that is to say the sixth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety one Given under my hand this 21 st day of May 1839.
Robt. K. Mitchell Clerk By Wm. R. Staple D.C.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of Act of Congress passed June 7. 1832
State of Virginia Bedford County 3 ff.
On this 28 th day of January 1833, personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the County Court of Bedford now sitting, Samuel Mitchell a resident of Russell parish in the county and State aforesaid, aged 72 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. He entered the said service under the command of Capt. Jacob Early & Lieut. Uriah Leftwich, who were commanded by Col. William Leftwich and Col. Charles Lynch. He entered the service as a volunteer sometime in the fall of 1779 (the precise day not recollected) in Bedford County, Virginia, where he then resided. He performed a tour of three months - he was discharged in the winter of 1780. They rendezvoused at Major Ward's in said County, and marched thence thro' the Counties of Charlotte, Prince Edward, Cumberland, Powhatan, and Chesterfield, Virginia to Petersburg Dinwiddie County Va. where he was stationed and remained until discharged. He received a written discharge from Capt. Early, he believes, but does not know what has become of it. He joined the army commanded by Genl. Lawson and Baron Steuben at Petersburg - Cannot state the regiment to which he belonged. He recollects no continental regiments or companies with the troops, where he served. Genl. Lawson & Baron Steuben were regular officers in the troops, where he served. He has no documentary evidence of his services.
Again in April 1781, he was drafted as a militia man from said County of Bedford Va. under the command of Capt. Alexander Cummings. His field and company officers during this tour were, Genl. La Fayette, - Capt. Cummings. He performed a tour of three months. He rendezvoused at Molly's Creek Church, then in Bedford County (now in Campbell) and from thence marched directly to Point of Forks of North and James Rivers, thro' the Counties of Buckingham, & Cumberland and joined the army at that place, commanded by Genl. Lawson and Baron Steuben. The day they arrived there, Col. Tarleton with a corps of horse made his appearance, & fired one cannon at them, & they retreated without injury, except the loss of a mare of one of the officers, which was shot through. The Americans cut their boats, and sunk their arms in the river. The main army marched from Point of Forks in the evening, for Bowler's Ferry on Dan River - and left Capt. Cummings' company, of which he was one to cover their retreat. Cummings and company followed the army to Charlotte Court house Va. where he met them returning. They rejoined the army, and marched thro' Cumberland to Carter's Ferry on James River, where they camped, and marched thro' Goochland, Hanover Co. and other counties not recollected, and joined the army under La Fayette and Wayne near Williamsburg, and remained there until his Capt. (Cummings) was arrested by Genl. Lawson, for making

application for a discharge. He returned home sometime in July 1781, our time having expired, without a discharge. He has no documentary evidence of his services, but refers to the affidavits of Samuel Willes, whom as Overstreet to establish them - There were Continental regiments & companies in the service with him, but he does not recollect their numbers - Gens. La Fayette, Wayne, Muhlenburg, Lawson were the regular officers with the troops this tour.
He performed two other short tours in Bedford county Va. in the years preceding the above mentioned, in all three weeks - in suppressing the Tories - He was ordered out at these times by Col. James Calloway - received no discharge - His officer was Capt. Downey, during these tours - He was also engaged at another time in guarding the British that were taken at the Cowpens by Genl. Morgan - and sent to Staunton River, there received and marched to Lynch, Ferry and crossed to Amherst County Va. where they remained one week - received no discharge - He served not less than the periods mentioned below, to wit - the first tour 3 months - the second, three months - the 3 d - 3 weeks, and the last one week - in all 7 months, for which he claims a pension. He has no documentary evidence of his services, & knows no person by whom he can prove them, except as above stated -
In answer to interrogatories, he states:
1. He was born in Bedford county Virginia on the 5 th November 1759
2. He had a record of his age in a family Bible, but it was carried to Kentucky by his mother many years ago.
3. He was living in Bedford county Va. when called into service - lived there during the revolution and has lived there ever since, & now resides there
4. He volunteered the first tour - was drafted as a militia man the other tours
5. The names of the regular officers with the troops, where he served, are Gens. La Fayette, Lawson, Wayne, Muhlenburg, Baron Steuben, and Col. Holcomb - does not recollect the Continental and militia regiments
- the general circumstances of his service stated in the above declaration
6. He received discharge from Col. Lynch and Col. Leftwich, but does not know what he became of them
7. Capt. Henry Brown and James Mitchell are persons to whom he is known in his present neighborhood - who can testify as to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state
Sam d Mitchell
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
We James Mitchell, a clergyman, residing in Bedford county Virginia, and Henry Brown residing in same county, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Mitchell, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration - that we believe him to be 72 years of age - that he is reputed and believed in the neigh=

hood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
James Mitchell
Henry Brown
Subscribed and sworn in open court.
State of Virginia Bedford county } ss
I, Samuel Wilkes, of Bedford county Virginia, a soldier of the revolution aged 69 years, do hereby certify that in the year of 1781, as I was going into the service of the United States, I met Samuel Mitchell of said county and state, returning from the United States Army, in which he said he had served a tour
Samuel Wilkes
Subscribed and sworn to this day before me, Henry Brown, a Justice of the peace in the county & state aforesaid, by the said Samuel Wilkes, whom I do hereby certify to be a person of credibility. Given under my hand this 28 th day of January 1833
Henry Brown J.P.
State of Virginia Bedford county } ss
I, Thomas Overstreet, of Bedford county Virginia, a revolutionary soldier, aged 88 years, do hereby certify that Samuel Mitchell of said county & state, served a tour of three months in the army of the revolution, in the year 1780 at Petersburg Virginia, and that this affiant served in the army with said Mitchell
Thomas Overstreet.
Subscribed & sworn to this day before me, Henry Brown, a Justice of the peace in the county & state aforesaid, by the said Thomas Overstreet, whom I do hereby certify to be a person of credibility. Given under my hand this 28 th day of January 1833
Henry Brown J.P.
The affidavit of George Asbury Sen. of Franklin county Virginia taken before me, Samuel Hancock a Justice of the peace for the county of Bedford, in order to prove a tour served by Samuel Mitchell of Bedford county in the revolutionary war. This affiant being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that in seventeen hundred and eighty one, Samuel Mitchell of Bedford aforesaid, served a militia tour with him under the command of Capt. Alexander Cummings from Bedford county, who was attached to Holcomb's regiment (he thinks in Prince Edward city) and afterwards was attached to Gen. Lawson's Brigade, which was commanded by Marquis De Lafayette, sixteen miles west of Williamsburg, until said Mitchell's time of service had expired and that said Mitchell served a week over his time of service - the whole of which tour comes within the knowledge of said Asbury Sen. he being one of the same company - and further this affiant saith not.
The above affidavit subscribed & sworn to before me, a Justice of the peace as aforesaid. Given under my hand this 16 th day of November 1832
Sam d Hancock. J.P.
State of Virginia } ss Bedford county } ss
I, Samuel Hancock, Justice of the peace for said county, do certify that George Asbury, who has signed the above affidavit is a man that I should believe on his oath - Given under my hand this 28 th day of January 1833
Sam d Hancock

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, & served as he states, and the court further certifies that it appears to them that James Mitchell, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman residing in Bedford county, Virginia and that Henry Brown, who has also signed the same, is resident in Bedford county aforesaid, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Robert C. Mitchell, clerk of the county court of Bedford in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Samuel Mitchell for a pension. I do also further certify that Henry Brown, before whom, the preceding affidavits of Samuel Wilkes & Thomas Overstreet were subscribed & sworn to, and that Samuel Hancock, before whom the preceding affidavit of George Asbury was sworn to, were at the time of the taking of the same, acting Justices of the peace in & for the county of Bedford & state of Virginia duly commissioned & qualified as such according to law. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 29 th day of January 1833. in the 57 th year of American Independence.
R. C. Mitchell C.P.C.
State of Virginia Bedford county
On this 8 th day of February 1833, personally appeared before me Frederick Aunspaugh a Justice of the county court of Bedford, in the state of Virginia, Samuel Mitchell a resident of Rupell parish in the county & state aforesaid, aged 72, years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following affidavit amendatory of the above declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832.
That his officers during the last tour mentioned above, in guarding the prisoners taken at the Cowpens, were, as well he recollects, only Cols. James, Col. Loway & John Calloway, by whom he was discharged, tho' he received no written discharge. During the three last mentioned tours, there were no regular officers or troops, nor any militia, except the companies & guard to which he was attached. He recollects there were militia regiments with the troops the other tours he served, but he cannot recollect their numbers, nor their officers, except Col. Stubbsfield, the Second tour.
Sam d Mitchell
Subscribed & sworn to before me, Fred. Aunspaugh, a Justice of the county court aforesaid.
Fred. Aunspaugh J.P.
I, Robert C. Mitchell, clerk of the county and of Bedford in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that Frederick Aunspaugh, before whom the above affidavit was subscribed & sworn to, by Samuel Mitchell, was at the time an acting Justice of the county court aforesaid, duly commissioned & qualified according to law, and that the above signature purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 16 th day of February 1833 in the 57 th year of American Independence.
R. C. Mitchell C.P.C.

October 1, 1934
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BA-J/EEL Samuel Mitchell-W.3851
Mrs. George P. Parker Bedford Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Samuel Mitchell, a soldier of the Revolutionary War whose widow, Margaret C. Mitchell, received a pension.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.3851, based upon the military service of Samuel Mitchell in that war.
Samuel Mitchell was born November 5, 1759, in Bedford County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Bedford County, Virginia, he enlisted and served with the Virginia Troops, as follows: Three weeks in Captain Downing's Company, under Colonel James Calloway; dates of service not given; from sometime in the fall of 1779, three months in Captain Jacob Early's Company, Colonels William Leftwich and Charles Lynch's Regiment; one week guarding prisoners taken at the battle of the Cowpens; dates not given; from April, 1781, three months in Captain Alexander Cummings' Company, Colonel Holcomb's Regiment.
Samuel Mitchell was allowed pension on his application executed January 28, 1833, while residing in Russell Parish, Bedford County, Virginia.
He died March 25, 1835, in Bedford County, Virginia.
The soldier married September 6, 1791, Margaret C. (called Peggy) Clayton. Their marriage was recorded in the records of Bedford County, Virginia.
Soldier's widow, Margaret C., was allowed pension on her ap-

plication executed May 4, 1839, at which time she was aged sixty-six years and resided in Bedford County, Virginia.
No reference was made to children of Samuel and Margaret C. Mitchell.
In 1832, the Reverend James Mitchell was a resident of Bedford County, Virginia; in 1833, Robert C. Mitchell was clerk of the court of Bedford County, Virginia; and in 1839, Samuel P. Mitchell was a Justice of the Peace for Bedford County, Virginia; no relationship to the soldier was shown.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

3853 Virginia
Margaret B. Mitchell widow of Samuel Mitchell, dec. who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 1835 of Bedford in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Co. commanded by Captain Early of the regt commanded by Leftwich in the Virginia line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 26 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of March 1839 by Genl. A. H. T. Smith Agnt being Virg.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1839 $60.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 39 10.00
$70.00 { Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by D. M. Curdy , Clerk, Book A , Vol. 2, Page 180.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838, from 4 th Sep 1839 to 4 th Sep 1840. Agent Notified 8 July 1841

4547 Virginias Rec d
Margaret, b, Mitchells widow of Samuel Mitchells who was a private in the Virginia Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the twentieth day of Jan y 1844 and sent to
R H Gray. Lynchburg Va
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book a Vol. / Page 150

5333
Mitchell, Margaret K s Declaration for a pension. Wia
= of Samuel do
vs
Maria 1791
do 1835
Alt. 20 years
R H Gray
Lynchburg Va

State of Virginia
at a court of Quarterly Sessions continued and held for the County of Bedford at the Court House thereof, on the 28 th day of May 1839
The foregoing declaration of Mrs Margaret C Mitchell for a pension together with the certificate of Samuel P Mitchell a justice of the peace and the certificate of the Clerk of this Court was this day produced in open court, and there  thereof the same having been fully examined it is ordered to be certified to the war office of the United States that the said Samuel P Mitchell is a justice of the peace in and for said County that his signature to the foregoing certificates are true and the proceedings aforesaid had before him in the County are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed and the court doth further certify that the said Samuel Mitchell in his life time was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and a pensioner under the United States Government that at the time of his death and for many years before he was a member of this court of high standing & respectability and that he died in this County on the 25 th day of March 1835 and the court doth further certify that it appears to their satisfaction that the said Samuel Mitchell and his present widow Margaret C Mitchell (whose maiden name was Margaret C Clayton sometimes called Peggy Clayton) were lawfully married in this County on the 6 th day of September 1791: that the said Margaret C Mitchell is a lady of high standing and respectability and her cash entitled to full faith and credit and that from bodily infirmity she cannot attend this court.
I John R. Stopford Deputy for Robert C.

Michael Clerk of the County Court of Bedford in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records of said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court this 28 th day of May 1839 in the 63 rd year of the Commonwealth.
Jno. R. Stephad D.C.
5533
Michael, Margaret to's Declaration for a pension. Virg of Daniel etc 1791 Mar 1835 Wm. F. Fleming
R. H. Gray Synchburg Va
Direct the certificate in this case to me in Synch. No. 71 Gray.

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State of Virginia
On this 7 th day of November - 1848 before me William Selfwick a justice of the peace in and for the county of Bedford, in the said State, personally appeared Margaret L. Mitchell a resident of the said county of Bedford aged seventy four - years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; That she is the widow of Samuel Mitchell who was a private, and that under the act of Congress of the 17 th June 1844 she received a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow
Margaret L. Mitchell
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Justices of the
Samuel G. Clayton
America Wade
Wm Selfwick Justice
I certify that the Declarant above named is person- ally known to me
Wm Selfwick Justice

State of Virginia Bedford County ss
I John R. Stephead Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that William Leffewick Jr. is a Justice of the peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified: That he is legally authorized to act as such, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 20 th day of November 1848
John R. Stephead C.S.O.

claiborne Sam d . Mitchell's Declaration for Pension
claiborne

Liberty Feb. 16. 1823.
Dear Sir: Enclosed is Maj. Samuel Mitchell's Declaration for a pension - Discovering that he had omitted to state the officers under whom he served the tours against the Tories and in guarding the prisoners, in his Declaration, I got him to make the affidavit annexed. If it is objected to, the Maj. will relinquish his last tour in guarding the prisoners altogether, as he authorized me to do, if I thought it best - I should like for you to get it acted on as soon as possible, as I wish it amended & returned before you leave Washington; if it is rejected - If it be possible, will you be so good as to have it acted on by the 21 st inst, as our Court meets on 25 th - and it will then barely have time to reach here for court - I am apprehensive you may not have received Richd. Austin, Charles Gamble, Anthony Campbell & Jonathan Groom's Declarations - I am fearful that I give you trouble - but these old fellows are, many of them needy -
I am with friendly Respects
Your obliged servant
John A. Wharton

5006
Margaret Mitchell
$20.
R. H. Gray Lynchburg Va

State of Virginia, Bedford county S.S.
On this 27 day of November 1843, before me Sam d Pettibone a Justice of the peace, in and for said county, personally Mr s Margaret C. Mitchell a resi- dent of said county Age -years- who being first duly sworn according to law; doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd of March 1843 - granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Samuel Mitchell de- ceased of said county - who was a private of Militia in the Rev l war - and a U.S. pensioner, under the act of June 7 th 1832 - at the rate of $20.00. pr. An n ; and died the 25 day of March 1835: and that the annual amount of pension which she rec d . from the Genl. Govt. as the widow of said Sam l . Mitchell under the act of July 7, 1838, was at the rate of $20. pr. An n for 5 years - to wit, from the 4 th of March 1836, to the 4 th of March 1841. She further declares, that she is still a widow. Margaret C Mitchell
Sworn to me
No. H Gray
sworn to me and subscribed on the day and year above written -
Before me Sam d Pettibone J.P.
In presence of - Mark Anthony
State of Virginia, Bedford County S.S. I Sam d Pettibone a Justice of the peace in and for said county, do hereby certify, that Mr s Margaret C. Mitchell who has subscribed the foregoing declaration, is the widow of Sam l . Mitchell de- ceased of said county - who was a U.S. pen- sioner at the rate of $20. pr. An n ; and that she is known to me as the identical person who rec d . a pension from the Genl. Govt. under the act of July 7, 1838 - at $20. pr. An n for 5 years - to wit, from the 4 th March 1836, to the 4 th of

March 1841. and that she is still a live and a widow. Given under my hand this 27 day of November 1843.
Sam. D. Mitchell J.P.
State of Virginia Bedford County Sct.
At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for the County of Bedford at the Courthouse on the 29 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty three.
The declaration of Margaret O. Mitchell was read in Court claiming a Pension under the Act of Congress of March 3 rd 1843, together with the Certificate of Samuel D. Mitchell. And the Court being satisfied that the same is genuine, doth certify to the War Department of the United States, that the said Margaret O. Mitchell is the Widow of Samuel Mitchell Deceased of said County, who was a private of Militia in the Revolutionary War, and a United States pensioner from said County at the time of his death (the 25 th of March 1835) under the Act of June 7 th 1832 at the rate of twenty dollars per annum, and that said Margaret O. Mitchell is the identical person who received a pension under the Act of July 7 th 1838 at twenty dollars per annum for five years, to wit, from the 4 th day of March 1836 to the 4 th day of March 1841; and that she is still alive and a widow. And that Samuel D. Mitchell aforesaid is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified as such, and that the signatures purporting to be his affixed to his several Certificates above in this case are genuine.
In testimony that the above is a true and correct transcript from the records of said County Court, I Robert O. Mitchell Clerk thereof have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed the seal thereof this 9 th day of December 1843.
R.O. Mitchell C.R.
No. H Gray Agent. Lynchburg, Va.

Samuel Mitchell V a June 7 $20 when paid d. 35 paid to 4 Sept. 1834 A H L J. H. H.

Liberty Nov. 20 th 1848.
J. H. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir,
I have had been sent from this County several declarations of widows to obtain pensions under the act of Congress passed the 2 nd Feby. 1848.. which have not been heard from, and I have been applied to by the applicants to know if their certificates had been sent to me. I have thought it possible that as I sent them out without any directions where the certificates should be sent, that you have been at some loss to know what post office to direct them to. I had no instructions from the applicants in relation to the matter at the time I enclosed the declarations, as to the certificates, but I think it would be best to enclose the certificates to me at Liberty, Bedford County Pa. and I will see that the applicants get them.
Very Respectfully
Yr. Obl. Servt
Jno. R. Stephens C.M.C.

5006
Decem 16 (184) 3
Via
Margaret H. Hughes
3 March 1843
FREE
Edwards Esq. Com. of pensions Washington City.

Synod Dec 12 1843.
Sir -
Enclosed is the declaration of Margaret Mitchell of Bedford - claiming a pension under the Act of March 3. 1843.
Robt. V. Gray Agt
6 12 12
Robert V. Gray Esq.
Spokane Falls
W.W.W.W.W.W.W.W.W.W
NAVY

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office, June 26 th 1841.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Margaret C. Mitchell, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond Va Agency, at the rate of Twenty — Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th July 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1839, to the 4 th Sept. 1840.
Respectfully yours,
Alonzo B. Farris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

At Pups Dec 28th 1828
Sir
In the month of Nov last perhaps Mr Geo R Suptn Clerk of Bedford Co Court (Pa) en- closed to you the pension enlargeate of Mrs Margarete Mitchell of that Co - so as to get another for life under the law - I will thank you to examine it and return it to me as soon as possible
I am my Resp J L Edwards Esq M. H. G. Esq Canv be

1909 Sept. 23. Hist. to Mary McLean v. S.M. 1910 Apr. 7. Hist. to Marie Floyd. aw. 1930 Sept 30 - Hist. to Bea H. Mitchell E&H 1931 Oct 2 - Hist. to Mrs. James R. Kyle awf 1934 Oct 1 - Hist. to Mrs. Geo. P. Parker. E&H
Redy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3851
Margaret L. Mitchell Wid.
Samuel Mitchell Port. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 28/18
Index: —Vol. 12 , Page 48
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Bellefontaine O. Sept. 16/09
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir Would you please send me the Revolutionary War Record of my Great Great Grandfather Samuel Mitchell. We think he went from Wheeling West Va.
Enclosed please find stamp.
And oblige
Miss Mary McConnell
103 N Park St.
Bellefontaine Ohio.

one 2 ct stamped envelope enclosed M c P u s N o
Stripped. eme. ret'd - m
Galveston Texas
March 25 1915
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. Gentlemen
I am trying to find if Major Samuel Mitchell of Bedford Co Va. son of John Mitchell and Mary Ennis had a claim of being a Revolution- ary soldier
I am told that in the county Clerks office of Bedford Co Va there is a record where he drew a pension. Now have you a record of this? If so how may I obtain a copy -
I do not know the date of his birth but he had two brothers James and John who were also Revolutionary soldiers -
Thanking you for your kindness -
Marie Floyd
2907 8 1 / 2
Galveston Texas

Stamp enclosed Stone Mountain Va. % Mr. Manly Luck
Bureau of Pensions;
Dear Sirs; Will you please be so kind as to tell me if you have Majors Samuel Mitchell & Samuel Clayton Revolutionary soldiers from Bedford Co. Va. on your pension list. Shall so much appreciate any information you can give of same.
Very truly, Bess N. Mitchell.

MRS. JAMES ROLAND KYLE 3809 PEAKLAND PLACE LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA
16 th
Veterans Administration Bureau of Pensions Per 4/18/12 Mrs. —
Will you kindly send me the deposition given by Samuel Mitchell of Bedford County Va of his Revolutionary war record when applying for Pension under 1832 Act - Court records & other documents speak of him as Maj Samuel Mitchell - can this be verified?
I will greatly appreciate your kindness - Yours very truly
Mrs James Roland Kyle
Sept 16. 1931.

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just 66 L - Please send me a copy of the application for pension (Rev.) of Mrs. Margaret C. (Peggy) Mitchell, widow of Samuel Mitchell of Bedford Co. Virginia, filed in May, 1839. ack Mrs. George P. Parker Bedford, Virginia

WASHINGTON
October 2, 1931
Mrs. James R. Kyle 3809 Peakland Place Lynchburg, Virginia.
BA-J/AWF
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Samuel Mitchell a soldier of the Revolution.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in the pension claim, W. 3851, based upon his military service.
Samuel Mitchell was born, November 5, 1759 in Bedford County, Virginia.
While residing in Bedford County, he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops, as follows—three weeks in Captain Downing's company, under Colonel James Calloway, dates not given; from sometime in the fall of 1779, three months in Captain Jacob Early's company, Colonels William Leftwich and Charles Lynch's regiment; one week guarding prisoners taken at the battle of the Cowpens, dates not given; from in April 1781, three months in Captain Alexander Cummings' company, Colonel Holcomb's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, January 28, 1833, while a resident of Russell Parish, Bedford County, Virginia.
He was pensioned for service as a private and in the claim he is not referred to as major.
He died March 25, 1835 in Bedford County, Virginia.
He married September 6, 1791, Margaret O.

(called Peggy) Claytor. Their marriage was recorded in the records of Bedford County, Virginia.
She was allowed pension on her application executed May 4, 1839, at which time she was living in Bedford County, Virginia, and was aged sixty-six years.
There is no reference to children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

September 30, 1930
Bess W. Mitchell Care Mr. Manly Luck Stone Mountain, Virginia
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EEL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.3851, that Samuel Mitchell was born November 5, 1759, in Bedford County, Virginia.
While residing in Bedford County, Virginia, he enlisted and served with the Virginia Troops, as follows:
Three weeks in Captain Downing's Company, under Colonel James Calloway, date not given.
From sometime in the fall of 1779, three months in Captain Jacob Early's Company, Colonels William Leftwich and Charles Lynch's Regiment.
One week guarding prisoners taken at the battle of the Cowpens, date not given.
From April, 1781, three months in Captain Alexander Cummings' Company, Colonel Holcomb's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 28, 1833, while residing in Russell Parish, Bedford County, Virginia. He was then as not resident in said
He is here referred to as the same person He died March 25, 1835, in Bedford County, Virginia.
The soldier married September 6, 1791, Margaret C. (called Peggy) Clayton. Their marriage was recorded in the records of Bedford County, Virginia.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Samuel Mitchell wid. file 385-1
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     fall of 1779 3 mos. Pvt James Early James Callaway Va   William Fitzhugh   Charles Lynch   Apr. 1781 3 mos. Alexander Cummings Holcomb   1 mo. 10 d. James Callaway   John Callaway  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bedford Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Jan. 18, 1839
Residence at date of application, Russell Branch Bedford Co. Va.
Age at date of application, 70
Remarks:
She was married Sept 6, 1812 to Samuel Mitchell. He died in 1835. She was allowed a pension on her application presented May 4, 1839 while a resident of Bedford Co. Va. age 66 years.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Samuel Mitchell a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     arrage 2 Fall 79 3 mos Pvt. Jacob Early Wm. Leftwich Chas. Lynch Va   4 Apr. 81 3 mos Alexander Cumming Holcomb   3 1 mo guarding prisoners taken at battle of Camperdown   1 3 weeks Downing James Halloway  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bedford Co Va
Date of application for pension, Jan 28. 1833. His ch. ad.
Residence at date of application, Russell Parish, Bedford Co Va -
Age at date of application, to Bedford Co Va Nov. 5. 1779 - D. March 25. 1835 Bedford Co Va
Remarks: Widow of Samuel Mitchell. She was a pensioner on an application received May 4. 1837 at which time she was 66 yrs old & lived in Bedford Co Va
Respectfully,
Commissioner.