Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 8439, for Thomas Pribble, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va. (Penn)
Prindle, Thomas or Prebble
R. 8439
CONTENTS

Thomas Preble — Thos Preble
30.725
Inst. 2
Capt Benj. Arnaud of Elizabeth Woodbine - agent
present to
Hon. Geo. F. Allen Hon.

State of Virginia
Wood County } On this 18 th day of March 1834 person } -ally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said county of Wood. in the state of Virginia Thomas Preble a resident of the said county of Wood in Virginia aged 74 years who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of congress of the 7 th June 1832 - That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated stated Viz. In the year 1777 as well as he can now recollect he lived on Muddy creek in Pennsylvania near what was then called Redstone He volunteered for six months as an Indian spy under Captain Jesse Pigman was marched in April 1777 to Redstone Fort and there ordered to spy westward and report to the fort This service he performed from April 1777 till November 1777 more than six months the time for which he engaged when he was discharged by his captain. Col. . . . . commanded at Redstone fort this year. Then in 1777 he again volunteered under Captain Williams troop was attached to a regt. of Pa. M a under Col. Evans he engaged for six months was marched to Pittsburgh where joined General McIntosh marched down to Big Beaver there built fort McIntosh from there he was march- -ed up across the country to Log carawa a branch of the Muskingum river there they built Fort Laurens here his term of engagement expired in Nov- -ember 1778 and he volunteered again to stay and

guard that fort for six months longer under his same captain and col. Hereby continued till in May 1779 as well as he now recollects when he was discharged having served two tours continuously of six months each as a private Pa. M a militia He returned home. Then in the same month May 1779 He again volunteered under captain David Owens of Pa. M a was marched down to Wheel- -ing there the troops were stationed and he acted as an Indian spy up and down the Ohio river till in Dec r 1779 when he was discharged by his captain having served full six months as a pri- -vate militia man This tour at this time He thinks col. Gane commanded at Wheeling fort Then again in March 1780 He volunteered under captain in what is now county Kentucky marched to the mouth of Licking there joined col. Blake Logan and others marched that summer to the Chillicothe towns and Pigeon Towns of Indi- -ans and destroyed a large quantity of Indian corn took a few prisoners and returned He served in this campaign full six months as a volunteer militia man and was discharged by captain Gane He came up again to Wheeling and in March 1782 He again volunteered under a captain whose name he does not now remember but thinks he was a continental officer He joined a regiment commanded by col. Williamson and marched against the Indians was in the battle under cols Crawford. Williamson and others at Sandusky

where we were badly defeated he escaped with a part of Col. Williamson's command Col. Crawford & Captain John McKinley and others were taken prisoners and according to the accounts of Dr. Knight and John Slocum who escaped Col. Crawford was burnt and Captain McKinley's head was cut off and kicked around the fire he returned to Pillsbury where in September 1782 he was exchanged having served this year full six months as a militia or private. This was his last service The defeat of Col. Crawford made him sick of such kind of service. He served in all from 1777 to 80 the fall of 1782 not less than two years and six months as an Indian spy and militia man during the war of the revolution. He knew Genl. Hand and McIntosh Col. Galloway Crawford Williamson Clarke Logan and many others whose names he has now forgotten He has no documentary evidence he knows of no person whose testimony he can produce who can testify to his services He hereby relinquishes any claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Subscribed and sworn to this day and year aforesaid. Thomas Pibble

The several interrogatories prescribed by the war department were propounded to the applicant to which he gave the following answers viz.
1 st That he was born in the year 1760 in the county of Baltimore in Maryland State. 2 nd That he has no record of his age. 3 rd That he was living in what is now county in Pa. on Muddy creek. after the war he lived in Washington County Pennsylvania to till the year 1796 when he moved to what is now Wood County Virginia where he now lives 4 th That he was a volunteer the whole of his service 5 th That he knew Genls. Howard & McIntosh Col. Clarke Gibron Williamson - Crawford Logan Garre & others whose names he has now forgotten He saw in his expedition under Genl. McIntosh regulars and militia state and continental He saw also under Col. Crawford regulars (continental), & militia He cannot say certainly but now thinks that parts of the 9 th and 13 th Va. regts in continental service were there He does not remember the names of any continental officers except M c Kinley & Dr. Knight before mentioned. as are also the general circumstances of his service 6 th He rec d wills discharges from each of his captains signed by them he has lost them all.
7 th
He is known in his neighborhood to Isaac Enoch 2 nd and Benjamin Butcher who can testify as to his character for veracity and the neighborhood

-cribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary sol- -dier and served as he states and I the said Justice do further certify that it appears to me that Isaac Ench 2 nd and Benjamin Butcher who have subscribed and before me sworn to the above preceding certificate are present citizens of Wood County in the state of Virginia that they are credit men and that their statement is entitled to cre- -dit and I the said Justice do further certify that the applicant resides 15 miles from the courthouse of his county that he is unable by bodily infirmity to travel to court and that there is no other person residing near him and I do further certify that these papers con- -tain the original proceedings of my session the matter of the application of Thomas Preble for a pension.
Given under my hand at my County and State aforesaid this said 21 st day of March 1834. Jephtha Kincheloe J.P.

belief of his revolutionary services. There are no clayey men residing near him he lives miles from Wood County courthouse and is unable from bodily infirmity to travel there without great inconvenience.
Subscribed and sworn to this day and year aforesaid
Thomas Pribble
We the undersigned Enoch and Benjamin Butcher resident citizens of Wood County in the state of Virginia hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Thomas Pribble who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 74 years of age that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and we concur in that opinion Subscribed and sworn to this day and year aforesaid.
Enoch Benjamin Butcher
And I the said Jephtha Hanchett a justice of the peace in and for Wood County in the state of Virginia as aforesaid do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter and after hearing the interrogatories pro-

-cribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary sol- -dier and served as he states and I the said justice as further certify that it appears to me that Isaac Ench 2 nd and Benjamin Butcher who have subscribed and before me sworn to the above preceding certificate are arseant citizens of Wood County in the state of Virginia that they are each over and that their statement is entitled to cre- -dit and I the said justice as further certify that the applicant resides 15 miles from the courthouse of his county that he is unable bodily infirmity to have to court and that there is no day yoman residing near him and I do hereby certify that these papers con- -tain the original proceedings of my self in the matter of the application of Thomas Preble for a pension.
Given under my hand at my county and state aforesaid this said 21 st day of March 1834. Jephtha Kincheloe J.P.

Virginia
I John Stephenson Jr Clerk of the County Court of Wood County do hereby certify that Sepetha Kirickelton Esq re by whom the foregoing certificate was made is a magistrate in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified to said Office according to the laws of said State and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal of Office at the Court House of said County this 20 th day of March Anno Domini 1834 and in the 58 th year of the Common weath
John Stephenson Jr. C.M.C.

April 16, 1932.
Ashton Clayton Tweed Woman's Department Editor The Akron Times Press Akron, Ohio.
BA-J/ILL XXXXXXXXXXXX Thomas Pribble-R.8439
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information relative to Henry Enoch and Thomas Pribble, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 8439, based upon the service of Thomas Pribble in that war.
Thomas Pribble was born in 1760 in Baltimore County, Maryland.
He applied for pension March 13, 1834 at which time he was living in Wood County, Virginia, having moved there in 1796 from Washington County, Pennsylvania.
then Wash. Co. -1- He advised that while residing on Muddy Creek near Red Stone, Pennsylvania, he served as Indian spy under Captain Jesse Pigen, that he served under Captain William Cross in Colonel Evans' Regiment of Pennsylvania militia, marched to Pittsburgh and joined General McIntosh and helped to build Forts McIntosh and Laurens, that he served under Captain David Owens in Colonel Zane's Regiment of Pennsylvania militia as Indian spy on the Ohio River, that he joined Colonels Clark and Logan in Kentucky and marched to Chillicothe and the Piqua towns, after which he was in the battle of Sinking Creek under Colonels Crawford and Williamson, that all of his service amounted to two years and six months.
The claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service of six months military service as required by the pension laws.
It was not stated that the soldier was married.
In 1834, one Isaac Enoch, 2nd., resided in Wood County, Virginia, no relationship to the soldier's family shown.

A search of the Revolutionary War records of this office fails to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file on account of the service of Henry Knapp.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

Thomas Prebble Virginia
Rejected
Lib 21 March 35 B.M. Stead.
This only gives a list of 4 rejected claims all of Wood Co. Va. & this sol- dier's name is on the list.
922 139 See list in App. R9168 of Jonathan D. Lake

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
8439
P. O.
Thomas Trible
Service:
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18____
Discharged: List of Rejected + Suspended
Pension Claims printed in 1852 - page 243 - Reason for rej. - "not believed by his
Application filed: neighbors - furnished 18
• no proof.
Feb. 9 - 1932 JLL
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized.
_____ Contract.
1932 - Feb. 18. Hist. to Mr. Geo. S. Pilcher. JLL. 1932 - April 16 - Hist. to Carlton Clayton Inwood.

The Akron Times-Press The Sunday Times
April 13, 1932.
OFFICE OF THE EDITOR
The Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you please advise me if Henry Enoch, married to Elizabeth Tagard in Virginia in 1759, or Thomas Pribble, married to Hannah Enoch in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1784, were soldiers in the Revolutionary War, or took any part in it or in affairs or government prior to, during, or following the war? I would appreciate any information you can give me along this line. Thank you, sincerely
Ashton Clayton Tweed Ashton Clayton Tweed, Women's Department Editor.

January 14 - 1932. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Did Thomas Pribble (Preble) of Pa., born near Philadelphia, receive a Pension for service in Revolutionary War? He married Hannah Enoch, Green Co. Pa. while he was surveying the boundary of Green County. She was a daughter of Henry Enoch. He died 1835. Wood County, West Virginia, where he settled about 1821. Will be glad to have record of his service or any information. Thanking you.
OK by Mrs. [initials]
Yours truly
Mrs. George E. Pilcher, 202 Twin Oaks Rd. suite # 11 Twin Oaks. Akron, Ohio,

February 18, 1932.
BA-J/ILL
Mrs. George S. Pilcher 202 Twin Oaks Road, suite #11, Twin Oaks Akron, Ohio.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Thomas Pribble, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 8439, based upon his service in that war.
Thomas Pribble was born in 1760 in Baltimore County, Maryland.
He applied for pension March 13, 1834, at which time he was living in Wood County, Virginia, having moved there in 1796 from Washington County, Pennsylvania.
He alleged that while residing on Muddy Creek near Red Stone, Pennsylvania, he served as Indian spy under Captain Jesse Pign, that he served under Captain William Cress in Colonel Evans' Regiment of Pennsylvania militia, marched to Pittsburgh and joined General McIntosh and helped to build Forts McIntosh and Laurens, that he served under Captain David Owens in Colonel Zane's Regiment of Pennsylvania militia as Indian spy on the Ohio River, that he joined Colonels Clark and Logan in Kentucky and marched to Chillicothe and the Piqua towns, after which he was in the battle of Sandusky under Colonels Crawford and Williamson, that all of his service amounted to two years and six months.
Reported up 16-32- by Miss Fincher 1/32 The claim was not allowed as there was no proof that he rendered the alleged service.  he failed to furn. proof of
6 months' service as required by the pension laws. It was not stated that the soldier was married.
In 1834, one Isaac Knapp, 2nd, resided in Wood County, Virginia, no relationship to the soldier's family shown.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

Thomas Prebble. Applicant.
Henry Stedman says: a gentleman of character & integrity. says he has been a neighbor to Thomas Prebble for thirty or 40 years. - and has been on intimate & neighborly terms with him all the time - has had of many conversations with him about the Revolutionary struggle - and never heard Prebble say that he had done any other service, other than placing some prisoners in the army at Fort Mifflin - that Prebble was brought before him to make a declaration, and that he refused to have any thing to do with it - because he did not know that Prebble was able to go to the court martial, and to tell him - and he also told him that it was necessary for him to make his declaration in open court - Mr. Stedman says further, that he can't believe that Prebble is entitled to a pension - and that such is the neighborhood opinion -
J. H. Stedman, Deputy Sheriff, or a gentleman of character. says that very liberal & hospitable and enlightened has been expressed through out the community, as to the idea of Prebble getting a pension - that no one believes him entitled - Prebble used to be very noisy about getting a pension - and in talking on that subject, he said nothing of his services.
I the undersigned Thomas Prebble, in pursuance of the requisitions of the Secretary of War, give the following particulars of my age & period of service to wit - I am about 74 years old. I resided on the Shenango River in Washington County during the war of the Revolution - I enlisted in the Spring of 1783. I can't tell the exact year. I enlisted in Washington County, for the Mountain under Capt. Jesse Pymann who had 30 men. we went to where Morgan had our tents - collected horses into the service for the troops at Pittsburgh. and

delivered them at that place. - We then went to Red Forts old Fort. to guard the Magazine. Remained there two or three months. and then went up to the Mouth of Pigeon there down Fishing Creek to the Ohio River - thence up the Ohio to the Falls of Green Creek. thence down to Wheeling the country. and was discharged having been in Service six months. our Captain was with us the whole time - I don't know that he had a commission - he might have been selected by the neighborhood. and after our commission -
after the first draft. (I can't tell in what year) for a campaign was mustered under Capt. William G. Ross from near Pittsburgh. (Col. Ross was a lawyer) to Cumberland Potomac. above Pittsburgh. thence to the Mouth of Big Beaver and then Friend Gen. McIntosh's army - which about the army built at that place Fort McIntosh. - We then marched to Tuscawana and built Fort Laurens and returned to Fort McIntosh. and was discharged - We left here with the expectation about the last of September and was discharged about Christmas 32 New year and in Service three months.
in the next succeeding year. "The listers" and a craft called were paid in months. our head quarters was at Blacksville Fort in ten miles - about 60 men in the company. We ranged between Fishing Creek and the Ohio river, was in the Service six months. - I went when turned, (I can't tell in what year) and went to the Meigs bottoms. there found Col. Crawford. we elected our own captain. Marched. (500 men) to the Sandusky. where we had a little combat with the Indians. We had some a few men killed and about as many taken prisoners - after a retreat was ordered. Col. Williamson took command of our division - and Col. Crawford the order in the retreat. I think the other day. Col. Crawford was taken prisoner by the Indians - I was in the Service one month.
I was also in an expedition from the Falls of the Ohio to Wheeling - was in the Service two months. and then

under my services. Being a man of some words, I wrote my Declaration. I told him that I was in substance I was not knowing of no one loving by whom I can prove my services. I went to Supt. Stanchfield 8 miles from my home to turn to my declaration. I was 15 miles from Parkersburg the county seat of Wood - have been to Parkersburg twice in the last four or five months. was in the habit of going there frequently when I made my declaration. was then in good health and able to ride there without any inconvenience. I agreed to give a copy of it. if he got one and I got one. In the copy that the printing statement contains the facts. I here to subscribe my name. Dec 24. 1834 W. H. Hinton.
I do. Hinton.
Thos. Prebble
A Copy
Note. after the printing statement was given to him. I asked Prebble whether his declaration had been read to him. & whether he knew that it was for what length of time his Declara- tion alleged. he had been in service; he replied. that it had been read to him - and that it alleged that he had been in service for a period of two years. he could not account for the discrepancy between the two statements. but referred to the one given above as the true one - that it was correct at the date of his services. of the above by reference to the "Bonds & Confession" - I am satisfied that the whole of Prebble's statement is a fabrication - and would respectfully recommend that proof should be required.
W. H. Hinton
Dec 24. 1834

Thomas Patten Applicant.
it may also say: a relation or connection. Says he has had a relation to Thomas Patten
Mrs. Patten - offic
Wood County
Miss E. Patten
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