Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8,474, for Thomas Montgomery, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
Penn. Va.
Montgomery Thomas Frances
NUMBER
W. 8474
B.L. #17729-160-55
CONTENTS
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9039.
Kentucky Frances Montgomery widow of Thomas who was a private in the Revolution.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 20 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of July 1857. and sent to S. J. J. Trabue Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book a Vol. 2 Page 183

100166 } Act Mar 3/35 May 19/35
Frances Montgomery widow Thomas Montgomery Mt. Pension
Private man McMorgan Rifles
729 if
Redolution man (See enlist Van Swearingen's 2220)
78 Feb 48-5716
Ad. 160200 Feby 26/56
Dodge
Off Monanah Louisville Ky
Vol M2, page 93.

Certificate returned by M c Harrison and sent to Hon. C. A. Wickliffe Barstow Ky 1 st June 1833
See letter 25 th June 1833 to Hon. C. A. Wickliffe.
Susp d see let to Agt Nov. 16 33. removed disbursement. See letters 21 June 1834 to Hon. B. Hardin J. P. Agt.
Dead Letter to Hon. A. S. Giles 4-3 Under for 29. May 1844.
7359  Kentucky
Thomas Montgomery of Wharton Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Swearing of the Ky. Inf ty commanded by Col. McKey in the Pennsylvania for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of April 1833 and sent to M c Harrison Mount Sterling Ky
  Years to the 4th of March  160.00    Gratuitous allowance ending 4 Sept  48.00     $208.00  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Bag Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 18

Know all men by these presents that we Thomas Montgomery and John Valiaferro are held and firmly bound unto Edmund Randolph Esq r Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of Fifty Pounds Current money to be paid to the said Randolph and to his successors for the use of the Commonwealth which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 23 rd day of July 1787.
The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a Marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between the above bound Thomas Montgomery Bachelors and Fanny Pollard Spinster both of the County of Amherst if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage then the above obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue.
Thos Montgomery Seal John Valiaferro Seal
State of Virginia County of Amherst 3 rd
I Samuel Garland Clerk of the County Court of Amherst in the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the above Marriage Bond is a true copy of an original Bond now of record in my said office.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 8 th day of July 1851 and in the 7 th year of the Commonwealth Sam Garland

State of Kentucky Nelson County Set
On this 3 rd day of September 1832 Personally appeared before in open court before the Judge of the Nelson Circuit Court, Thomas Montgomery a resident citizen of Nelson County by age eighty two years who being first sworn according to law doth on his corporal oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 4 th 1832. That he enlisted in September 1776 in the Army of the United States under the command of Capt. Swann and served in the 8 th Pennsylvania Regiment which was com- manded by Col. M c Coy. I served as a private in the same Regiment until April 1777. Then I was transferred to Col. M c Coy's Rifled Regiment in which I served until June 1778. I then joined my former Regiment and continued therein until Sept r 1779. I was then honorably discharged and left the Army. I was in  two two general engagements both with Burgoyne the last was at Saratoga the 7 th Oct r 1777. I was also in a very warm Skirmish with the enemy at Edge Hill in 1777 under the command of Col. M c Coy. The last year I was in the Army I served chiefly on the frontier and especially to protect Fort M c Intosh. Col. Bayard or Bane commanded the 8 th Pennsylvania Regiment at the time of my discharge which original discharge I had until a few years

part and thinking it no longer of service to me as I could not obtain a pension under the acts of 1818. On account of my having preserved a competency for my support I did not take that care of it which a prudent man should do and the same has been lost or mislaid.
I hereby relinquish every claim what ever to a pension or an annuity except the present and do declare that my name is not upon the pension roll of any agency in any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Signed by Thomas his Montgomery mark
We the undersigned James  and  William  Neill  residing in  Adams  county  Ky  and  William  Neill  residing in the  same  county hereby certify that we are well acquainted with the above named Thomas Montgomery who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and we believe him to be about eighty two years of age that he is infirm and believed to be in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed this 5 th day of Sept 1832
William Neill

State of Kentucky } County of Washington } ss.
In this 27 th day of April A.D. One thousand eight hundred of fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Frances Montgomery Aged 88 years a Resident of Washington County, in the State of Kentucky who being known according to law to be the person her Oaths declared that she is the widow of Thomas Montgomery deceased who was a Private in the War of the Revolution She further states that she is a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of February 2 nd 1848 at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum; on the Kentucky list of pensioners. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3. 1855. That she is still a widow. At Mansaral of Louisville Ky is her by auth - orised to prosecute & receive her bounty land in - up front.
Frances her X Montgomery mark

We Thomas Montgomery and Benjamin Taylor Residents of Washington County in the State of Kentucky upon our Oaths declare that the for- -going declaration was signed and acknowledged by Francis Montgomery in our presence; And that we believe from the appearance and statements of the Applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Thomas Montgomery Benjamin his Taylor mark
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the Affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this Claim.
H. P. Batsell J. P. M. C.
The ink spread on my name above making it look like it was erased. Certificate H. P. Batsell J. P. Official Character of the Justice

State of Kentucky } County of Washington } See
Quint
I hereby certify that Harrison P. Patsee Esqr. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, is and was at the time of taking the same, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned and Qualifed and that his Signature above is genuine
In Testimony Whereof, unto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my office this Eighth day of May 1855
John B. Starr Clerk

Department of The Interior Widows Pension
Quitt
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2 d 1848 Frances Montgomery Widow of Thomas Montgomery who was a private in the Revolutionary War is inscribed on the pension List at the rate of Eighty Dollars per Annum commencing on the 4 th of March 1848 and continuing for life unless she should again marry in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage
Given at the Department of the Interior this 16 th day of July 1851
L. S.
Alex H H Stuart
Secretary of the Interior
Examined and countersigned
J. E. Heath
111111
Commissioner of Pensions
State of Kentucky } ss Washington County }
I Harrison P Batsell a Justice of the peace in and for said county do certify that the above is a true copy of the original Pension Certificate in the posses- sion of Frances Montgomery Widow of Thomas Montgomery Dad who is now receiving a Pension from the United States Given under my hand this April 27 th 1835 H P Batsell J.P.W.C

State of Kentucky Nelson County ss
Be it known that on this 5 th day of April 1834. before me Daniel S. Howell a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Thomas Montgomery Junior of said County and made Oath that a Power of Attorney, made to him by his father Thomas Montgo- mery Jr dated, he believes on the 14 th day of September 1833 authorizing him to draw his pension from the Pension agent at Lexington, up to the 14 th day of September 1834, was signed, the name of o r  father Thomas Montgomery Jr either by this affiant or by Nicholas H Cartmell the Majors Wrote, He does not well recollect by which of them his name was written, it was done at his request, and said, by o r Cartmell that it would answer and be as proper in that way as if a mark was made. He also states that his father is living, and is upwards of eighty three years of age, and does not write his name.
Sworn and subscribed the date above before me
Thomas Montgomery Jr.
D. S. Howell J.P. etc
State of Kentucky Nelson County ss
I Nathaniel Wickliffe Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that Dan d S Howell is a Magistrate as above and that his signature is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 5 th day of Apr l 1834 Nath l Wickliffe Clerk

Frances Montgomery No 14366 Declaration
Frances Montgomery, wid of Simon
19.
July 7. 1838.
F. H. J. Fackler, Psmt.

State of Kentucky County of Washington } 85,
On this the 14 th Day of April 1857 - Before me Harrison P. Batsell an acting justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid - Personally appeared Frances Montgomery aged (86) Eighty six years, a resident of Washington County aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law declares on her oath as follows: - and she makes this declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the acts of Congress passed 4 July 1836 - 7 July 1838 - 3 March 1843. - 17 June 1844 and 2 February 1848 - To wit - That she is the widow of Thomas Montgomery deceased late of Washington County Ky - Who was a soldier and part of the time an officer of some grade in the Pennsylvania Line in the war of the Revolution & a Pensioner at the rate of $80. per annum, That she was married to the aforesaid Thomas Montgomery in Amherst County Virginia by one Purvis Brown about the 26 July (1787) Seventeen Hundred and Eighty Seven - and that her Maiden Name was Frances Pollard -

That her aforesaid husband died in Washington County Kentucky on or about the 24 th day of Sept 1833 — That she was not married to the aforesaid Thomas Montgomery before the termination of his Revolutionary services, but the marriage took place on or about the 26 July Seventeen hundred and Eighty seven — and that she has no documen- tary evidence in support of her claim —
Witness W. Ramsay Thomas J Phillips
Frances Rev Montgomery Mark (Bee)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14 th day of April 1851. H P Batsell J P M (Bee)
State of Kentucky } ss. County of Washington } Before me H. P. Batsell personally appeared John Batsell and Benjamin E. Taylor residents of the County and State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law declare that Frances Montgomery aforesaid is the Widow of Thomas Montgomery deceased who was a soldier in the Pennsylvania Line army of the Revolution — That the said Frances Montgomery was married to the said Thomas Mont- gomery deceased in Amherst County Virginia on or about the 26 July 1787 — by one Parson Brown — That the name of the said Frances Montgomery before her said marriage

was Frances Pollard - That her husband the aforesaid Thomas Montgomery died in Washington County Ky, on the 24 th day of September A.D. 1833 - And That she is still a widow, That they know these facts from their own personal knowledge having been long and familiarly acquainted with Frances Montgomery & her deceased husband Thomas Montgomery aforesaid, and they swear that they are disinterested witnesses,
Witness W. Ramsay
John Batel (ss)
2, Thomas Montgomery
Benjamin L. Taylor (ss)
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 14 th day of April 1857, and I hereby certify that John Batel and Benjamin L. Taylor are credible witnesses,
H P Batsie (ss)
State of Kentucky } Washington County }
I William B Booker Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid as hereby certify that H P Batsie whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration affidavit and power of attorney is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn that all his official acts as such are entitled

in full faith and credit and that the aforesaid County Court is a court of record having general Jurisdiction
Given under my hand and seal of office at Springfield this fifteenth day of April A D 1851
W. B. Booker Clerk

March 31, 1937
Thomas Montgomery W. 8474 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. W. C. Seele 6244 Pershing Avenue St. Louis, Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Montgomery, who received a pension in 1832, while living in Nelson County, Kentucky, and that of John Jarvis of Virginia, born July 28, 1754, married in 1780, Mary Fields who died in 1788, and who in 1803 went to Illinois and married in 1808, Sarah G. Waddle and died in 1823.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of John Jarvis described above.
The papers in pension claim, W. 8474, based upon service of Thomas Montgomery in the Revolutionary War, have been examined very carefully and the following found.
The date and place of birth of Thomas Montgomery were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
Thomas Montgomery enlisted sometime in September, 1776 and served as private in Captain Van Swearingen's company, Colonel Mackey's Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment until sometime in April, 1777, when he was transferred to Colonel Morgan's Rifle Regiment, was in the battle of Edge Hill and both battles of Saratoga, and served until sometime in June, 1778, when

he rejoined his former regiment, then commanded by Colonel Bayard and was discharged in the month of September, 1779.
Thomas Montgomery was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was aged eighty-two years and living in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Thomas Montgomery married July 26, 1787 in Amherst County, Virginia, Frances (Fanny) Pollard; they were both then of said Amherst County. She stated that her husband, Thomas Montgomery, died September 24, 1833 in Washington County, Kentucky.
The widow, Frances Montgomery, was allowed pension on her application executed April 14, 1851, then aged eighty-six years and a resident of Washington County, Kentucky. She died February 18, 1857.
A son, Thomas Montgomery, Jr., stated in April, 1834 that his father was then alive. The Treasury Department reported that the soldier, Thomas Montgomery, died August 30, 1834 and that the last payment of his pension was made to a son, John Montgomery, Executor.
The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Know all men by these Presents That I Frances Montgomery widow of Thomas Montgomery deceased late of Washington County State of Kentucky who was a Soldier in the old Pennsylvania line in the Army of the Revolution do hereby Nominate Constitute and Appoint Scott Morrison and Stephen G. J. Gubner of Louisville Kentucky, My true and lawful Attorneys for me and in my name to prosecute the Claim I have for pension under the Acts of Congress passed 4 th July 1816 - 7 th July 1838 - 3 rd March 1843 - 17 th June 1844 - 2 nd February 1848 or under any other Act or Acts of the said Congress - hereby revoking all former powers of all times or other Authority - giving to any person or persons whatsoever, and when any Amount or Amounts are found due me, then My said Attorneys or either of them is hereby fully Authorized to demand and receive the Money or Certificate in Satisfaction for the same, from the Treasurer of the United States, or from any any Accounting or other proper Officer of the State, And to sign Seal and deliver any

instrument or instruments in inducing thereto that they may deem right and proper,
Hereby Ratifying and Confirming all which my said Attorney may do by virtue of these presents.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal
Witness W. Hunsay,
Thomas J. Phillips
this 14 th — Day of April 1857
Frances Montgomery
Subscribed and Acknowledged before me this 14 th — Day of April 1857. H. P. Batson J.P.
State of Kentucky } ss. County of Washington }
I William B. Booker Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that H. P. Batson whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Power of Attorney, is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record

having general jurisdiction
Given under my hand and seal of office at Springfield this 15 day April 1857.
M c Boon s clerk

5716 5716 Miles Montgomery of Thomas
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Penns. Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of July 1857.
and sent to S. H. J. Habne Present
Roll of Pensioners under act 48, Page 244 Vol. 3,
July 18 - 1857 AB

Alison Circuit Court Sept Term 1832
The court being satisfied that Henry Randolph of Spencer County is unable to attend court from his age & infirmity, Whereupon the Court orders that said Randolph be read as fully authorized to take the deposition of said Randolph touching the matters & things contained in the within Declaration.
The deposition of Henry Randolph taken at his own House in Spencer County Kentucky, on the 6 th day of Sept 1832 — to be read as evidence on the part of the applicant and the aforesaid H. Randolph being upwards of 80 years old and first duly sworn deposeth and saith —
21 st Have you a perfect recollection that Thomas Montgomery served in the revolutionary war under Capt. Swearingen of the 8 th Regiment commanded by Col. McCoy of Pennsylvania And I recollect his serving under Capt. Swearingen but Col. McCoy died about that time and I cannot tell whether McCoy or Lieutenant Col. George Wilson had command at that time —
22 nd Do you recollect Thomas Montgomery leaving the 8 th Regiment and joining a rifle Regiment commanded by Col. Morgan and under the same Capt. Swearingen And I believe he did and have some recollection of his returning to the 10 th Regiment
23 rd Do you know that he was Honourably Discharged Ans er I do not know positively But believe he was —
24 th Do you know that said Montgomery helped to Build Fort McIntosh and what Officer commanded when he was Discharged Ans er I know he helped Build that the Fort and I think the officers name that Discharged him was Bayars, And further the Deponent saith not Henry Randolph his mark

Spencer County to wit:
The within Deposition of Henry Randolph was this Day taken at his own House, Subscribed and Sworn to by the Said Henry Randolph before the undersigned a justice of the peace for Said County and for the purpose stated in the Caption thereof Given under my hand this 6 th Day of September 1832 —
Jesse Crume J.P. S.C.
I Jesse Crume do further certify that Henry Randolph is a man of good character and entitled to credit on oath. Given under my hand this 12 th Day of March 1833.
Jesse Crume J.P. S.C.
Being Hardin state on oath that he is well acquainted with the S d Thomas Montgomery that he is a man of good character that about twenty years ago he conversed with said Montgomery and he then spoke of his Revolutionary services and particularly of his belonging to the company in which John Hardin was the Captain and that he has always believed him to be a soldier of the Revolution this belief is founded upon the statements of Mr. Montgomery made many years ago and the confidence which since Hardin's hazey in his vicinity as a man —
I certify that the S d Montgomery resided in Nelson and upon conversing with two Ministers of the Gospel they were unable to certify as to the general reputation of S d Montgomery in the neighborhood being reputed a revolutionary soldier they not having any recollection of ever conversing upon the subject Montgomery is a man of good character
C. A. Wickliffe

11.147.
9
Kentucky Frances Montgomery Widow of Thomas
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832, and who died on the 24 Sept 1833, of — in the State of Ky who was a pirate in the — commanded by Captain — of the — commanded by — in the — line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Ky at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of July 1837, and sent to J. J. J. Grabe Present
Total amount, $ —
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. C. Robinson Clerk. Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 373

29. May. 1846
Sto. D. L. Yulee

644 Pension Office May 29. 1846.
Sir
In reply to your letter of the 27 th inst o in the case of Thomas Montgomery, dec d , I have the honor to inform you, that I have referred the papers to the 3 d Auditor of the Treasury that the pension may be paid in conformity to the Act of the 23 d Aug 1842.
Hon. D. S. Yulee Senate U. S.

W. City Hon Comm of Pensions
Sir Herewith I enclose you the application of Mrs Francis Montgomery wid- ow of Thomas Montgomery late of Kentucky, mak- ing application for a pension under the acts of Congress 7 July 1838 - 3rd March 1843, 17 June 1844 & 2nd February 1848. I hope to furnish you with evidence of marriage @ a few days
Very Respectfully Yours of B. F. Tralin

Hon. L. P. Waldo
Louisville Ky May 14, 1855
Sir.
Herewith please find the application for Bungs Land under act March 3, 1855 of Francis Montgomery know of Thomas.
Very Resp.
Yours Obediently
G. A. Mansanah

Bar
Burcheys Store
Houble, Benj. Hardin
Mail S Washington City
B. Hardin
Susannah Cane The National

St. Louis Apr. 5. 1834
Sir,
Mr Thomas Montgomery Jr whose affidavit to you will, requests me to enclose it to you in order that application be made to the secretary of war, who has stoped the payment of his father's Pension, an account of his name being written to the Power alluded to, instead of his mark being made so it was to the original papers where his Pension was granted to him. The old man is still living, and if necessary, and you will advise him he will send an the affidavit of Mr Hart will who certified the acknowledgment of the Power of Attorney - Mr Montgomery desires your attention to the write as soon as this matter is arranged -
Yrs respectfully
N. Wickliffe

21. June 1894.
G.C.
Recor Vol 24 page 246 96

War Dept. Pension Office June 21. 1834
Sir,
The affidavit of the son of Thomas Montgomery, sent here through you by N. Wickliffe, Esq. of Bardstown, Ken. has been placed on our files. The statement has been considered sufficient, to remove the difficulty in his case; and the Pension Agent at Lexington has been directed to pay the new pension on the production of the proper of vouchers.
Yours sincerely
Gen. B. Hardin, House of Rep.

12383
Thos Montgomery
Ry. 12185
new can
at Michell on Penn Line - 8 Oct
$80 per ann
Direct to Thos Montgomery Hon. C. A. Whitehead Perryman Md
Mobile Ala Bandsman Ken
James J. Edwards Esq 640 West 134th St
Free Postponing  then  Postponing class 9 Hrs

State of Kentucky Nelson Circuit for
I James Daughton Jr Clerk of the Nelson Circuit Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original Proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of Thomas Montgomery for a Pardon
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the said Court this 2nd day of October In the year 1832 in the 41st year of the Commonwealth
James Daughton Jr Clerk
State of Kentucky S ct
Spencer County
I Raphael Lancaster Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that J. S. Crume Esq. whose signature is affixed to the preceding certificate is and now at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County and duly empowered to administer oaths. I further certify that his signature thereto appears to be in his own proper hand writing.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my said County Court this 18th day of March 1833. In the 41st year of the Commonwealth.
Raph d Lancaster Clerk Spencer Cty C t

Kentucky Rds
Frances Montgomery wid of Thomas K.
Admitted 2 years pr. cts '38, '43, '44, '48.
$80 per ann.
To Com March 4, 1836.
payable to
Frances Montgomery, widow &c
Marr'd July 20, 1787. He d'd Sept. 24, 1833
S. H. J. Frabur.
Present.

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Certificate Sent to Hon. G. A. Wickliffe Bardstown Ky
1 st June 1835
Memorandum by May 29 th 1835
J. J. Edwards Hon. J. P. Kennedy Washington City
U.S.
Spencer
Spencer

Montgomery County Ky May 21 st 1833
Sir
I herewith enclose to you a certificate allowing to Thomas Sto Montgomery a pension as as a revolutionary soldier. — There is no such person residing in this county and I am certain that his declaration was not prepared in this court, will you be so good as to examine his statement, and if it was prepared in this court please enclose the same to me again and I will try again to find where he lives —
I am yours &c.
W. Harrison, Clerk By Geo. J. Hampton

War Department Pension Office June 25, 1833
Sir, Your letter of the 16 th instat enclosing  enclosing the papers, of Thomas Montgo- mery Mane has been received. On an examination of the Books in this office it would appear that the claim of one Thomas Montgomery of  whose declaration was made in Nelson County was presented by you, and that it  which was sub- sequently admitted, and the certificate sent to you on the 1 st inst. On an examination of the papers in the It is possible that the person whose papers are now returned is the same one for whom a certificate has been issued, and that through some mistake the present claim is presented. If there is only one Thomas Montgomery and he served as a commissioned officer after June 1778 as is stated, and such service can be kept

he proved, an obituary will be made therefor, instead of the petition which he now receives. The paper sent by you will be placed on file with us in this office
Hon. C. A. Wickliffe June 24, 1833. Q C
Cop
Rec. Vol. 25
Page 100
Hon. C. A. Wickliffe Bardstown. Ken

January 22, 1935
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Thomas Montgomery-W.8474 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Francis O. Hester Hotel Mercer Mercersburg Pennsylvania
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Montgomery, a pensioner of Nelson County, Kentucky in 1833.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 8474, based upon the military service of Thomas Montgomery, during the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of Thomas Montgomery are not shown in the claim, nor are the names of his parents stated.
He enlisted in September, 1776, served as a private in Captain Van Swearingen's company, Colonel Mackey's Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment until in April, 1777, when he was transferred to Colonel Morgan's Rifle Regiment, was in the battle of Edge Hill, both battles of Saratoga, and in June, 1778 rejoined his former regiment, then commanded by Colonel Bayard and was discharged in September, 1779.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was aged eighty-two years and living in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Thomas Montgomery married July 26, 1787 in Amherst County, Virginia, Frances (Fanny) Pollard; they were both then of said Amherst County. The widow stated

that her husband, Thomas Montgomery, died September 24, 1833 in Washington County, Kentucky.
The widow, Frances Montgomery, was allowed pension on her application executed April 14, 1851, then aged eighty-six years and living in Washington County, Kentucky. She died February 18, 1857.
A son, Thomas Montgomery, Jr., stated in April, 1834 that his father was then alive. The Treasury Department reported that the soldier, Thomas Montgomery, died August 30, 1834, and that his last payment of pension was made to son, John Montgomery, Executor.
There are no further data in this claim concerning the family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 23, 1934
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Leven Sprigg-S.14552 Thomas Montgomery-W.8474 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Daisy Hamlett Adair County News Columbia, Kentucky
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War record and date of death of Leven Sprigg, pensioner from Meade County, Kentucky, and the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Montgomery, pensioner from Nelson County, Kentucky.
You were furnished, December 28, 1933, the Revolutionary War record of Leven Sprigg, pension claim, S. 14552, pensioned under the Act of June 7, 1832 and a resident of Meade County, Kentucky, you were, also, advised on that date, how to obtain the date of the last payment of pension, the name and address to whom sent and possibly the date of death of the pensioner, Leven Sprigg.
The record of Thomas Montgomery which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 8474, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of Thomas Montgomery are not shown, nor are the names of his parents stated.
He enlisted in September, 1776, served as a private in Captain Van Swearingen's company, Colonel Mackey's Eighth Pennsylvania regiment until in April, 1777, when transferred to Colonel Morgan's Rifle Regiment, was in the battle of Edge Hill and both battles of Saratoga, and in June, 1778 rejoined his former regiment, then
Another letter in Leven Sprigg S. 14552-2.

commanded by Colonel Bayard and was discharged in September, 1779.
Thomas Montgomery was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was aged eighty-two years and living in Nelson County, Kentucky.
He married July 26, 1787 in Amherst County, Virginia, Frances (Fanny) Pollard; they were both then of Amherst County. The widow stated that he died September 24, 1833 in Washington County, Kentucky. She was allowed pension on her application executed April 14, 1851, at which time she was eighty-six years old and living in Washington County, Kentucky.
A son, Thomas Montgomery, Jr. stated in April, 1834 that his father was then alive. The Treasury Department reported that the soldier, Thomas Montgomery, died August 30, 1834 and that his last payment of pension was made to son, John, Executor.
There are no further data relative to the family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Widow died Feb 18 - 1857 AB-

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
awf November 3, 1923.
Virginia J. Bowman, 506 E. 12th St., Alton, Ill.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8474, it appears that Thomas Montgomery enlisted in September 1776 and served as a private under Captain Swearingin in Colonel Mackay's Pennsylvania Regiment until April 1777; when he was transferred to Colonel Morgan's Virginia Rifle Regiment and served until June 1778, and joined his former regiment, which was then commanded by Colonel Bayard and served until September 1779. He was in both battles of Saratoga also one at Edge Hill.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, while a resident of Nelson County, Kentucky, aged eighty two years.
He married in Amherst County, Virginia, July

26, 1787, Frances (Fanny) Pollard, who alleged that soldier died September 24, 1833 in Washington County, Kentucky. She was allowed pension on her application executed April 14, 1851, while a resident of Washington County, Kentucky, aged eighty six years.
In April 1834, son Thomas stated that his father was alive. The Treasury Department reports that soldier died August 30, 1834 and that last payment of pension was made to son, John, Executor.
There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
H.F. 8474
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Thomas Montgomery a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Sept. 1776 Apr. 1777 Pvt. Swearingin Mackay Penn.   Apr. 1777 June 1778 Morgan Pa.   Rifle Regiment   June 1778 Sept. 1779 Bayard Penn.  
Battles engaged in, Saratoga, Edge Hill.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated.
Date of application for pension, Sept 5 1833 The cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Nelson County, Ky.
Age at date of application, 62 years.
Remarks: He married July 26, 1777 in Amherst Co. Va. Frances (Fanny) Pollard, who alleged that soldier died Sept. 24, 1833 in Wash n Co. Ky. She was al. pension in an app. of Apr. 14, 1837 while a res of Wash n Co. Ky. aged 86 years. In Apr. 1834 son Thomas stated that his father was alive. The Treasury Dept. reports that soldier died Aug. 30, 1834 and Respectfully, that last payment of pension was made to son John Executive.
Commissioner.

SECRETARY KY. VICE CHRMN. KY. SECRETARY LOUISVILLE, KY. MRS. L. H. GAZLAY, TREASURER 810 COLUMBIA BUILDING LOUISVILLE, KY. COL. BENJAMIN LABREE, CURATOR BARDSTOWN, KY.
My Old Kentucky Home Commission
INCORPORATED
A State Shrine
"FEDERAL HILL" NEAR BARDSTOWN, KY.
GOVERNOR F. D. SAMPSON MRS. A. T. HERT MRS. ELMER GRIGSBY MRS. S. H. STONE ARCH H. PULLIAM J. DAN TALBOTT R. LEE CALLAHAN W. N. COX PETER LEE ATHERTON
November 26th. 1930
Mr. E. W. Morgan, Acting Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Cash - 25 cents FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK DEC 3 1930 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Dear sir:-
Your letter of the 24th. advising me to send 25 cents to pay for a certificate of Thomas Montgomery's War Service in the Revolution received.
The error is mine I should have sent you $2.35 instead of $2.10, which you have already received. I will be glad to receive the certificate also the 14 pages, copies, of the War claim of Thomas Montgomery(w.8474)
Enclosed find 25 cents in silver to pay for the certificate, thanking you for calling my attention to the oversight, I am,
Yours truly,
Ben. LaBree Ben. LaBree, Bardstown, Ky
P.S.- I refer to Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MMHF
To Law Dec 6

GOV. F. L. F. MRS. ELMER BA R. LEE CA DID THIS
November 24, 1930.
Bureau of Pensions. Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
541
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rev. War claim for pension of Thomas Montgomery, File No. W.8474.
Actual 1 of each page.
$2.10.....14 pages
xxx
Kindly leave margin of 1½ 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.

Rev.&1812 Wars Section. MMHF
November 24, 1930.
Col. Benjamin LaBree, Bardstown, Kentucky.
Dear Sir:
Your letter of November 11 with check for $2.10, has been received.
You will note that the number of pages to be copied in Revolutionary War claim of Thomas Montgomery (W.8474) is fourteen, @ 15¢ each, which, with additional twenty-five cents for certification, will be $2.35.
The photos are being made and will be forwarded to you upon receipt of twenty-five cents for the certifica- tion. You may remit in postage stamps.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Officers
GOV. F. D. SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN FRANKFORT, KY. MRS. ELMER GRIGSBY, VICE CHRMN. BARDSTOWN, KY. R. LEE CALLAHAN, SECRETARY 918 THIRTEENTH STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY. MRS. L. H. GAZLAY, TREASURER 810 COLUMBIA BUILDING LOUISVILLE, KY. COL. BENJAMIN LABREE, CURATOR BARDSTOWN, KY.
My Old Kentucky Home Commission INCORPORATED
A State Shrine
"FEDERAL HILL" NEAR BARDSTOWN, KY
State Commission GOVERNOR F. D. SAMPSON MRS. A. T. HERT MRS. ELMER GRIGSBY MRS. S. H. STONE ARCH H. PULLIAM J. DAN TALBOTT R. LEE CALLAHAN W. N. COX PETER LEE ATHERTON
November 11, 1930
M.O.#108343 - $2 10 FINANCE DIVISION BOOKKEEPER'S OFFICE NOV 14 1930 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Commissioner of Pensions, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear sir:-
Your letter of the 7th. to hand. I thank you for the information you gave me.
Send me Photostatic copies of the application papers of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR Veteran, THOMAS MONTGOMERY (W.8474) . You state that his application is fourteen (14) pages , and the cost will be at the rate of 15 cents per page , the total cost, including the cost of certification, will be , $2.10 . Enclosed find P. O. Order for that amount, to your order.
THOMAS MONTGOMERY, was a resident of NEISON CO. KY. when he was granted a Pension in 1833.
Hoping to receive the 14 pages and certificate of services by early mail, I am,
Yours Truly, Ben. LaBree Ben. LaBree, Bardstown, Ky.
N.B. I refer to Rev. War and 1812 Wars Sections MOHF: MIB.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MMHF:MLB R. LEE DE BARN BATHVILLE MR. C. H. GAZZA COLUMBIA LOUISVILLE COL. BENJAMIN BREE
November 7, 1930
Colonel Benjamin La Bree Bardstown, Kentucky
Dear Sir:
You are advised that photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War claims for pension are furnished at the rate of fifteen cents (15¢) a page. The cost for certification is twenty-five cents (25¢) additional for each claim.
The number of pages to be copied in the claim of Thomas Montgomery (W. 8474) is fourteen.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Commissioner of Pensions.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner
14 15 2.10 .25 2.35

CHAIARMAN AT, KY. GRIGSBY, VICE CHRMN. BARDSTOWN, KY. CALLAHAN, SECRETARY 16 THIRTEENTH STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY. MRS. L. H. GAZLAY, TREASURER 810 COLUMBIA BUILDING LOUISVILLE, KY. COL. BENJAMIN LABREE, CURATOR BARDSTOWN, KY.
My Old Kentucky Home Commission
INCORPORATED
A State Shrine
"FEDERAL HILL" NEAR BARDSTOWN, KY.
State Commission
GOVERNOR F. D. SAMPSON MRS. A. T. HERT MRS. ELMER GRIGSBY MRS. S. H. STONE ARCH H. PULLIAM J. DAN TALBOTT R. LEE CALLAHAN W. N. COX PETER LEE ATHERTON
November 3rd. 1930
Commissioner of Pensions, Dep't of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
Dear sir:-
On October 6th. one (1) month ago, I wrote to you, asking you to tell me the number of pages taken up by the APPLICATIONS for a PENSION of THOMAS MONTGOMERY , who served as a PRIVATE in the PENNA. LINE in the REVOLUTIONARY WAR , he was a RESIDENT of NELSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY , at the time he applied for the PENSION , but up to date I have not received a reply from you.
I want to have Photostatic Copies made of the pages of the above application, and as soon as I learn the cost per page and the Certificate of services, I will remit the amount. I would like to receive the information as quickly as possible, to place in the MY OLD KY. HOME MUSEUM , and in a History.
Awaiting an early reply and thanking you in advance for your courtesy, I am,
Yours truly,
Ben. LaBree Ben. LaBree, Bardstown, Ky.
P.S.- The above mentioned THOMAS MONTGOMERY was granted a Pension in April ,1833.

CHAS. A. MCMILLAN, PRESIDENT, PARIS, KENTUCKY
DOWNNEY M. GRAY, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT, 315 GUTHRIE ST.
HENRY ST. G. T. CARMICHAEL, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT, KYROCK, KY.
CHAS. O. EWING, II, THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT, 981 SOUTH THIRD ST.
RANSOM H. BASSETT, FOURTH VICE-PRESIDENT, STARKS BLDG.
DR. JOHN D. TRAWICK, SECRETARY, STARKS BLDG.
JOHN E. TARRANT, TREASURER, INTER-SOUTHERN BLDG.
COL. BEN LABREE, REGISTRAR, FEDERAL HILL, BARDSTOWN, KY.
WM. B. ARDERY, HISTORIAN, PARIS, KY.
KENTUCKY SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
DEAN R. L. MCCREARY, CHAPLAIN, 525 W. ORMSBY AVE.
DR. IRVIN ABELL, SURGEON, BROWN BLDG.
BOARD OF MANAGERS
JUDGE LEWIS APPERSON, MT. STERLING, KY. GEORGE D. CALDWELL, MARION E. TAYLOR BLDG. ROY F. CLENDENIN, STARKS BLDG. BEN F. EWING, INTER-SOUTHERN BLDG. E. T. HUTCHINGS, HEYBURN BLDG. FRANK D. RASH, STARKS BLDG. JAMES F. RECORD, PIKEVILLE, KY. STANLEY F. REED, MAYSVILLE, KY. R. C. BALLARD THRUSTON, FILSON CLUB BLDG. ALEX W. TIPPETT, MCDOWELL BLDG.
Bardstown, Ky. October 6th, 1930
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions Rev. War Section Washington, D.C.
Sir:-
Thomas Montgomery, Private Penna. Line, applied for a Pension when a resident of NELSON CO. KENTUCKY . He was granted a Pension, April 2nd. 1833.
I want to secure XXXXXX PHOTOSTATIC Copies of the said THOMAS MONTGOMERY'S original papers. Advise me as to the number of pages, and the cost per page, and a certificate of his services in the Revolutionary War.
Awaiting an early reply and thanking you for your courtesy, I am,
Yours very truly,
Ben. LaBree Ben. LaBree, Bardstown, Ky.

List to Ben. LaBree:
Sol. decl. Sept. 5-1832 2 pages Henry Randolph' affidavit. Sept. 6-1832 Court rec. 2 " Thos. Montgomery's, Jr. " Apr. 5-1834 1 " Wid. decl. April 14-1851+ John Batseel + Benj. L. Taylor's affidavit. + Court rec. 4 " Copy of marriage Bond. July 8-1851 1 " Wid. B. L. claim Apr. 27-1855+ Thomas Montgomery + Benj. Taylor's affidavit. 2 " Sol. Ctf. jacket No. 7359 1 " Wid. Ctf. " No. 11147 1 "

HOTEL MERCER
President Buchanan's Home
Mercersburg, Pa.
a W F
7 Jan. 1935,
Pension Department Revolutionary Soldiers Section Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you kindly let me have the pension record of Thomas Montgomery , was in Nelson Co., Ky., in 1838, aged 84 years.
Respectfully yours
Sarah M. Hester. (Mrs. Francis O.)

Columbia Ky. Nov. 12 th 1934
Veterans Administration Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C. Dear Sirs:
Will you please give me the record Revolutionary of Thomas Montgomery who was a pensioner from Nelson county, Ky. also give me the date of his death.
Respectfully Mrs. Barkdale Farnett Columbia, Adair Co. Kentucky.

V.I.M.
Rev. War Section.
3-1885
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Wid. File 8,474 Frances widow of Thomas Montgomery Rev. War.
WASHINGTON
January 5, 1918.
The Auditor for the Interior Department, 14 th and B Streets S. W., Washington, D. C.
Sir:
For use in the above noted pension claim, you are requested to furnish this Bureau a report showing date of soldier's death, date of last payment of pension and name of person to whom it was paid.
" Thomas Montgomery, Certificate No. 7,359, issued April 3, 1833, $80. per annum, from March 4, 1831, under Act June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.
Very respectfully,
G. M. [Signature]
Commissioner.
Died Aug 30, 1834 - Pd Act Apr 6/1838 Book H-
John Montgomery - son and executor Pd June 3/46

OFFICE OF AUDITOR FOR INTERIOR DEPARTMENT IN REPLYING QUOTE INITIALS
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON
January 11, 1918.
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
Replying to your letter of the 5th instant, relative to Thomas Montgomery, War of the Revolution, certificate No. 7359, Kentucky Agency, you are advised that the records of this office show last payment to John Montgomery, son and executor, June 3, 1846. The pensioner died August 30, 1834.
Your letter returned herewith.
Respectfully,
J. R. Ray Acting Auditor.
smo

St. Louis Missouri
February 6 - 1937
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs -
I would like a certified copy of your records as to the history of Thomas Montgomery, a soldier of the Revolutionary war - who served from September 1776 to September 1779 under Captain Dearingin. He made a claim for Pension Sept. 5- 1832 which was allowed & at the time of his application he was resident of Nelson County, Kentucky

and was eighty two years of age. He was married July 26 1787 in Goochland County Virginia to Frances (Fanny) Pollard. He died August 30, 1834.  Also I would like a certified copy of your records as to the history of John not Davis of Virginia a soldier in the as Revolutionary War. Born July 28 th 1754 married to Mary Fields Nov. 22, 1780 she died in 1788 and in 1803 he came to Illinois territory. on November 12 1808 he was married to Sarah Gillham Waddle. He died October 27, 1823  Respectfully Mabel Davis Seele (Mrs. W.C. Seele 6244 Pershing Avenue, St. Louis Mo.

Chicago, Ill.
Dec. 15 th - 1922.
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions - Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
I would like a statement of the military history of my Great Grand Father Thomas Montgomery a soldier of the Revolutionary War. And when he applied and when he got his pension also his residence and his wife etc. at that time. And if engaged in any

Battles, also his residence where he enlisted, I shall consider this a great favor as I am about to join the D. A. R. & it will be a great assistance to me. I remain Respectfully,
Mrs Jessie Montgomery Clark. 240 Lafayette St. Wey- Chicago
P.S. Ells - If any charges are claimed for looking this up - I will gladly pay same -

Chicago, Ills.
Jan 12-23.
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
I will add what other information I have of my great grand father Thomas Montgomery. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1769. and settled near Philadelphia. He enlisted under General Washington in the

War of the Revolution. He married in Amherst Co. Va. Frances Pollard -
July 26 - 1787 - date of enlistment.
Sept - 1776 - April 1777 -
April 1776 - June 1776
June 1776 - Sept 1779. as a private Captain under  under  Sullivan in
Colonel 1 Mackay Penn. Morgan's Rifle Reg. Co. Mackay Penn. Battles engaged in Saratoga Edge Hill etc.

Residence of soldier at enlistment not stated - When allowed permission he bears a residence of Nelson Co., Ky. he resided near Bardstown Ky. I understand he died - Aug 30 - 1839, this is about all - I have collected in regard to him Respt - Jessie Montgomery Clark 940 Lafayette Park Ave Chi. Ills -

Ex. MM Dis. Rev. Har. Section
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C. Aug , 1923
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
1st name of widow Pollard No. of claim  Frances or Fanny Name of soldier Thos. Montgomery
P. O. address of claimant, soldier at enlistment and after service
Company
Regiment
✓ State where enlisted Pennsylvania
Date of enlistment birth not known
Date of discharge death Aug 30 - 1834
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
enlisted under Green Rev. Nathaniel Green
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington Gardner Commissioner.

Out 20
1607 L Street Lincoln, Nebraska
H. C. Evans, Commissioner of Pensions; Dear Sir, —
Please send me the pension record of Thomas Montgomery. If there is more than one Thos. Mont- gomery, send all the records — that is, of the Revolution
Sincerely,
Edna

Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
855 Eastwood Av. Rev Sec Chicago, Dec 31 st 1917
Dear Sir! Will you please give me the Rev. war record of Thomas Montgomery who was drawing a pension in Pulaski Co., Ky in 1833 and was born abt 1749 I think. I also think he was son of the Rev Montgomery who was killed in Ky by Indians 1781. Please give me all the family named in his application for pension - wife etc. Thanking you I remain
Yours truly Mrs Kate D. Glene 855 Eastwood Av.
E. G. Fields.

✓ 1. 3 ct stamp received ex Rev. S ep ✓ Mr. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions - Washington
I would like very much to get a little information in regard to the history of -
Thomas Montgomery - who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution - he fought under General Nathaniel Green - his home was in or near Philadelphia - at the time he enlisted - - - he

after the war was over moved to Virginia then to Kentucky near Bardstown My lines to be quite an old man, I would like to know if I can get a record of his birth, death, and also his family; names of his children, and please let me if you furnish this & what it will cost. awaiting an early reply I remain Respt Mrs John Lee Macon Missouri

Edward E. Adams Attorney at Law Taylorville, Illinois
Per S...
July 12, 1918.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
TC 11-18-18
Sir:-
Please send me a statement of whatever may be of record in your office, if anything, concerning one Thomas Montgomery, a soldier in the Revolutionary War, presumably from Pennsylvania, as he settled near Philadelphia, shortly before the Revolution. He died at or near Bardstown, Nelson county, Kentucky, about 1824. His wife was named Nancy Johnson. We have nothing further concerning the organization in which he served.
Very respectfully,
Edward E. Adams,

Alton, Ill., Sept. 22, 1923.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs :-
I would like a certified copy of your records as to the history of Thomas Montgomery, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, who served from Sept. 1776 to Sept. 1779, under Captain Swearingin. He made a claim for Pension Sept. 5, 1832, which was allowed and at the time of his application he was a resident of Nelson County, Kentucky, and was 83 of age. He was married July 26, 1787 in Amherst Co. Va, Frances (Fanny) Pollard. He died Aug. 30, 1834.
Yours truly,
Virginia Job Bowman,
Virginia Job Bowman
(Address) 506 East Twelfth St.

Feby - 13 - 1900 Miss Edna Paul Lincoln Sch. - No. 5
1918 Jan 8 - And. for Inf. Dept. for date of Laddie's death. 1918 Jan 14 Hist. to Mrs. Kate S. Glenn 1918 Mar 1 Hist. to Mr. John Ely. 1918 July 24 Hist. to Edmund C. Adams. 1923 - Feb. 1 - Hist. to Mrs. Jessie Montgomery Clark. (Mmtd) 1923 - Nov. 3 - Hist. to Virginia J. Bowman - awd
1930 Nov. 7. Benj. LaBree ad. cost of photo 1930 Nov. 24 Benj. LaBree ad. 25¢ still due 1930 Dec 8. Photos mailed to Benj. LaBree & Fin. div. at 9.25 1934 Nov. 23. list to Mrs. Hamlett acc'd 1934 Jan. 22. list to Mrs. Francis C. Hester acc'd 1937 - m ch 31 - list to Mrs. M. C. Seele acc'd
Benj.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8474 Frances Montgomery Wid. of Thomas Montgomery Port Rev. War Act: Feby 28/18 Index: - Vol. M , Page 61
[Arrangement of 1870.]