Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38,324, for George Rayburn, Virginia

SERVICE
Wa
Rayburn, George
NUMBER _____
NUMBER D. 38,324
CONTENTS

7071.
Virginia
George Rayburn Capt Fowler Fifteen Virginia Line. Two years.
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 6 th of June 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd of Mar ch 1818 and sent to the Hon. Mr. Tyler
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 $71.73 Semi-annual all'ce ending 4 th Sept. 1819. 48. $119.73
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
paid 22 Nov. 1928
Richmond Virginia Continued.

Polysaccharide sent to Lieut. Elijah Brown 23 Feb 1820
Richmond N o 2

Virginia to wit,
This day before me the subscriber, one of the judges of the General Court of Virg a personally appeared George Rayburn, aged 62 years, resident in the City of Richmond, State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War":
That he the said George Rayburn enlisted in the County of Chesterfield, in said State, as a Fifer, in the Company of Capt t William Fowler, of the 5 th Virginia Regiment on Continental establishment, which regiment was commanded by Col o John Neville; that he enlisted as aforesaid in the month of March 1778; that he continued to serve in the same Company & Regiment, (as Fifer) till the Spring of 1780, when he was taken Prisoner at Charleston (S. Carolina) together with the besieged Army; from thence was carried to Halifax (N.S.) and not exchanged till the Peace: that he was in the Battle of Monmouth, of Powder Hook, and at the Siege of Charleston: That he is in reduced Circumstances & stands in need of the Assistance of his Country for support; And that he has no other Evidence now in his power, of his said Services, except the Certificate of John Moody (who was a Lieut t in the Pennsylv a Line) which is hereto annexed.
Sworn to & declared before me, this 6 th day of June 1818
W m Brockenbrough

I William Brockenbrough Judge as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said George Pa burn did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding Declaration against the Common Enemy for the Term of Nine months, on the Continental Establishment; and I now transmit the Proceedings & Testimony taken I had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the Directions of the aforesaid Act of Congress. — And I do further certify that the said Affidavit being made before me in the recess of my Court, no Seal can be annexed hereto, because as Judge as aforesaid I have no Seal. Given under my Hand the 6 th June 1818
W m Brockenbrough

SCHEDULE.
District of Virginia
88.
On this ninth day of August 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the County of Henrico George Rayburn - aged Sixty five years, a resident in the City of Richmond in said district, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: (c) in the 8th Virginia Regiment in Captain William Towler's Company on the Continental line in the Revolutionary War and his original declaration was dated the 6th day of June 1818 and the number of his Pension Certificate is 7071
and I do solemnly say that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed (d)
that he has no real nor personal estate and that his Occupation is a farmer and does not possess the ability at all times to perform that duty and that his family consists of a wife Forty years of age and that he stands in need of the assistance of his country for support
George X Rayburn mark
Sworn to, and declared, on the 9th day of August 1820 before the Court of Henrico
William Fae
Virginia, Henrico County to wit:
I, Gerd Bacon Whillocke clerk of the County Court of Henrico do hereby certify, that the foregoing declaration and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is dollars and cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 24th day of August 1820.
Gerd Bacon Whillocke Clerk of the Court for the County of Henrico

The Secretary of the War department is requested to inclose the pension certificate to Lieut Elijah Brown at the City of Richmond Virginia
Geo. Rayburn's calls and certificate. 7,971 Em

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 _____ 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.     Mar 78 sergeant Wm Frazier John Neville Va   captured at surrender of 1780, & exchanged in 1781 was declared at surrender of 1780, & exchanged in 1781 was declared at surrender of 1780, & exchanged in 1781 was declared  
Battles engaged in, Monmouth, Brandywine, Red Bank, Red Bank Residence of soldier at enlistment, in the County of Date of application for pension, June 6 1881 Residence at date of application, Richmond Va Age at date of application, 62
Remarks:
In 1880 he made an application for a pension on file as the family
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

38 324
Rev INVALID.
File No. 38,324
George Rayburn Hefer Rev War.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index — Vol. 2 , Page 110
[ Arrangement of 1870. ]

1921 June 17 Mr. C. H. Wright advised cost of prison 1921 June 23 Photos mailed to C. H. Wright and 1920 July 12. C. H. Wright info to apply to and Interior for death etc. etc. 1921 Oct. 10. Photos mailed to C. H. Wright and 1922 Apr. 1. C. H. Wright info no pension claimed by heirs. 1922 Sept. 13. List. to Mrs. Willis Kirkpatrick and 1928 Dec. 27 Photos mailed to C. H. Wright and 1929 Jan. 8 C. H. Wright adv. date of death, & how to obtain date of last pay etc. 1930 Aug. 30 C. H. Wright adv. only 2 Rayburn etc see letter in Robert Rayburn S. 32463 and.

John Moody 5 Certificate for Mr. George Rayburn

I certify that I will know George Rayburn a Musician who play'd the fife in the Revolutionary war. Belonging to the fifth Virginia Regiment commanded by Col o Neville I will recollect Mr. Rayburn in that Regiment when I was an officer in the Pennsylvania troops in several detachments of that corps Mr. Rayburn often acted as a fifer for several detachments on duty and I will remember him when the army lay at Smith's Cove in the State of New York. I have known Mr. Rayburn for upwards of Twenty years. Being generally attached to all the Recruiting parties at this place So far as comes within my knowledge I have often heard the officers here speaking of Mr. Rayburn's character as being a sober Industrious Man who might be depended upon. in Allamance he was employed given under
My Hand at the City of Richmond. State of Virginia This 18 th Day of January 1818 A.D. year of American Independence.
John Moody —

One Case 557 Judge Brockenbrough - Richmond George Mayburn v Private Col. Smith Virginia time 78 two Recd June 1818 78 two June 1818
To be returned for the certificate of the Judge as to the cir- cumstances of the marriage
Lee Royal Colonel of Life Guards & Docu- ments within 1013
Adm. FREE Hon. W. Tyler, H. R. Date cert. 5 March

Additional Certificate
I do hereby further certify that I am satisfied as well from the said George Rayburn's Affidavit, as from the certificates of Peter Crotchfield, & Jas. Boortright, which are annexed hereto that the said Applicant George Rayburn is in reduced & indigent circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his County for support. Given under my Hand at Richmond this 18 th February 1889.
W m Brocklebank
NB. The said Crotchfield & Boortright are well known to me to be respectable men, worthy of credit. WB
Richmond 16 th July 1889
I have been acquainted with Mr. George Rayburne here for years he is a very poor man, aged & informs me has a family & needs assistance
Richmond July 15 1889
I have been acquainted with Mr. Geo. Rayburne for eighteen Years, and believe at this time he stands in great need of assistance as he is poor - as well as old & in bad health. and his family at this time in great distress
J Boortright

15822
5-2233
OF PENSIONS Division
Dec 15 1925
Chief, Post Office Department Division.
I have this day received from L. K. Wright money order in the amount of $ 110.00, requesting photo stat copy as per letter herewith.
Q. J. [unintelligible] Chief, Finance Division. W.C.L.
Photo's mailed Finance Div. notified Dec. 27. 1925 awf.

Rev. & I MHP/ee1
164 FOREST AVENUE GLEN RIDGE, N. J.
Bureau of Pensions Rev War Section
12/7/28
Gentlemen
A week ago I wrote asking for copy of the paper of George Rayburn - Clf 7071- Have not yet recd there Why the delay? If there is a chg for this please send me bill and I will remit.
Awaiting your reply
Yours Truly CH Wright

164 FOREST AVENUE GLEN RIDGE, N. J.
12/1/28
Bureau of Pensions Rev War Section Gentlemen
Re app George Rayburn clf 7071
Please send me copy of all papers in this case
Please send me sp of any charge and I will remit
Yours Truly CH Wright

2 Postage Stamps 25 cts. Env recd. 70.3.
Pension Office Washington
Rev
Dear Sir,
W.C.
I am looking up services of Raybourns in the Rev. A. George R. - served in the 3rd Virginia, and a Geo-R. - later received a pension from Richmond Va. - were they the same, can you give me the names of the Raybourns you have and their children. I am very anxious to be a W.A.R. And we have as a rule an old musket that we have been told our

ancestor carried in the Rev Will be greatly Thankful for any information, I am
Sincerely Mrs Willis Kirkpatrick
Roseville Ill.
7-27-1922.

Rep sent
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
W. A. DAY, PRESIDENT
C. H. WIGHT, GENERAL AGENT ROOM 1021, EQUITABLE BUILDING MEMBER QUARTER-MILLION CLUB 1920
June 15, 1921
U. S. Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
On June 6th I wrote you as follows:
"I wish a copy of all papers relative to the pension of GEORGE RAIBORNE , a Revolutionary pensioner in service of Virginia. I want to get all the items possible, - his residence, family, etc., for genealogical purposes.
Pay later
"Please inform me what the fees will be for these copies. I will remit at once."
When can I expect an answer? If I know the amount of fees I will remit at once.
Please refer this to the proper person for attention Yours truly,
CH Wright

2765 TELEPHONE: RECTOR 19,000
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
W. A. DAY, PRESIDENT
C. H. WIGHT, GENERAL AGENT ROOM 1021, EQUITABLE BUILDING MEMBER QUARTER-MILLION CLUB 1920
June 6, 1921
U. S. Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
I wish a copy of all papers relative to the pension of GEORGE RAIBORNE , a Revolutionary pensioner in service of Virginia. I want to get all the items possible, - his residence, family, etc. for genealogical purposes.
Please inform me what the fees will be for these copies. I will remit at once.
Yours truly,
C. H. Wright
6 pages has includes jacket

BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
JUN 21 1921 19 _
Chief of Rev. War Section Sir:
I have this day received from C. V. Wright draft No. 365,065 for $ 90 / 100 requesting post-office addresses as per letter herewith.
Photo marked by Law Div. not June 23.1921 AW
Very respectfully,
J. J. Randall Chief of Division.

Name Geo. Rayburn Date June 23, 1921 Va Troops. War Rev. No 538324
Photographic copies wanted of 4 pieces, consisting of 6 pages.
Remarks:
W. Wilson Edt.  144000 Chief Record Div.
Serial 5013 No. has no serial off the new Save Stock

U.S. Money Order - enclosed - 90 cts. ow ap
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
W. A. DAY, PRESIDENT
C. H. WIGHT, GENERAL AGENT ROOM 1021, EQUITABLE BUILDING MEMBER QUARTER-MILLION CLUB 1920
June 20, 1921
Department of Interior, Rev. War Section, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
In reply to yours of June 17th, please send me copies of the Revolutionary papers on file in your office regarding the pension of
GEORGE RAYBURN, of Virginia.
post I enclose to your order 90 cts. in payment of 6 pages, as per your letter.
Yours truly,
CH Wright

Se
June 17, 1921.
Mr. C. H. Wight, Equitable Life Assurance Co. 120 Broadway, New York City.
Sir:
In response to your letters of the 6" and 15" instant, you are advised that photostat copies of the original papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, Survivor File No. 38324, of George Rayburn , of Virginia, will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra, for certification, if that is desired. The number of pages to be copied is six .
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau, by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Very respectfully,
Walter Gardner
Commissioner.
6 pages this would include gasket. omit backs of decla - nothing but memoranda on them -

Per Sec 66
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
W. A. DAY, PRESIDENT
C. H. WIGHT, GENERAL AGENT ROOM 1021, EQUITABLE BUILDING MEMBER QUARTER-MILLION CLUB 1920
June 30, 1921
U. S. Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen: In Re: REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM #7071, GEORGE RAYBURN PIPER, VIRGINIA.
I duly received the copies of papers regarding this pension. I wish also to know when this pensioner died, and where. If you have these particulars please send me the dates and place of death.
Yours truly,
CH Wight

NOV 17 1971

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
W. A. DAY, PRESIDENT
C. H. WIGHT, GENERAL AGENT ROOM 1021, EQUITABLE BUILDING MEMBER QUARTER-MILLION CLUB 1920
July 7, 1921
U. S. Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
In Re: GEORGE RAYBURN FIFER, Virginia.
I wrote you under date of June 30 asking the date of death of the above pensioner, and where he died. Please furnish me with these particulars. If there are any fees to be paid please advise me. Your prompt attention will greatly oblige.
Yours truly,
CHWight

PENSylvania U.S. JUL 8 1921 OFFICE

M.O. for $1.80
Law ul
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
W. A. DAY, PRESIDENT
C. H. WIGHT, GENERAL AGENT ROOM 1021, EQUITABLE BUILDING TELEPHONE: RECTOR 10,000
Sept. 28, 1921
Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Pensions. Revolutionary War Section, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Please send me two (2) copies of the original papers in the Revolutionary War Pension Claim, Survivor File 38324, of
GEORGE RAYBURN
of Virginia. ✓
I enclose Money Order for $1.80 in payment.
Yours truly,
CHWright

BUREAU OF PENSIONS Finance Division
SEP 20 1921 19
Chief of Rec. War Section Sir:
I have this day received from W. H. Wright draft No. 705,342 for $1 80 / 100 requesting post-office addresses as per letter herewith.
Copies mailed Oct. 10. 1921 I saw also Mott AW
Very respectfully, Chief of Division.
Serial No. 5447
(15 42) Date Oct. 10. 1921
Name Geo. Baughman No. 38324 Fort Meade
Photographic copies wanted of 4 pieces, consisting of 6 pages. Remarks, make negative copies of each page. William H. Wright Chief Clerk.

Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
ADDRESS YOUR MAIL TO STREET AND NO.
Mr. C. H. Wight,
Room 1021, Equitable Building,
120 Broadway, New York City.

MAIL SECTION
3-977
ew , Clerk.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Received paper..... below designated on date stamped here.
1. Received money order #705342 for $1.80, 2. with request for copies of papers in 3. case of George Rayburn, Revolutionary 4. War, S.F. 38324. 5. _____ 6. _____
Number of claim and name and service of soldier should be noted on every letter and paper sent to Pension Bureau.
8-754
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS.

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
W. A. DAY, PRESIDENT
C. H. WIGHT, GENERAL AGENT ROOM 1021, EQUITABLE BUILDING TELEPHONE: RECTOR 10,000
Oct. 8, 1921
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I received your postal dated September 30th stating that you had received my money order 705342 for 1.80 with request for copies of papers in case of George Rayburn, Revolutionary War, S. F. 38324."
Up to date I have not received the copies. Please advise me when I will receive them.
Very truly yours,
Copies had been mailed Oct. 10. Day before this letter was received in Record Div.

1762. THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
W. A. DAY, PRESIDENT
C. H. WIGHT, GENERAL AGENT ROOM 1021, EQUITABLE BUILDING TELEPHONE: RECTOR 10,000
February 28th, 1922.
Commissioner of Pensions, Record Division, Rev. War Section, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:-
George A. Rayburne sometimes spelt Rayburn was granted a pension March 5th, 1819, certificate #7071. He died Nov. 22nd, 1828. I wish to know if pensions were awarded to any descendants of said Geo. Rayburn. I wish this information for genealogical purposes. If on your records any names of the descendants appear, please give me the full details. Your fees I will pay upon presentation.
Will you please tell me if there is any record in your office of a pension having been granted in the name of Terrie. I would like a list of pensioners of that name if it can be obtained.
Please advise me.
Yours very truly,
C. H. Wright
no use to go into question of soldiers named Perry. he can write again if he wants - then I answered that question

RECORDS MAR 1 1922 Brigham

Rev 1812

164 Forest Ave. Glen Ridge N.J.
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions
Gentlemen:
Re George Reyborn Ctf. 7071.
I have received six sheets that you have sent me covering the application and issuance of above Pension.
Have you any further records as to his death and the closing of the case? I am making search for Genealogical purposes and want your complete record up to and including the closing of the case. Please inform me how many sheets this will cover and I will remit the charge. I also want to find a clue as to his wifes name.
Yours truly,
CH Wright
Have you in your files a record of pension after Revolutionary services under the name
Amos Chappell a resident of Chowan Co - N C
Yours Truly CH Wright

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No.
28555
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
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December 12, 1928 192
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Bureau ordering PENSION
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of 6 pages from Rev. War pension claim of George Rayburn, Sr. 5033
No. of copies 1 of each Shall form be kept standing? days
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12 Wars Section
December 11, 1928
C.H.Wight 164 Forest Avenue Glen Ridge, New Jersey
Sir:
I advise you that photostatic copies of papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim of George Rayburn, S. 38324, (Certificate No.7071) will be furnished upon request at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is six.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by United States Postal Money Order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

IN REPLY REFER TO Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MMF/eel
3-1865
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
December 11, 1928
Sir:
C.H.Wight 164 Forest Avenue Glen Ridge, New Jersey
M.O.# 57401 - 90 cents
Sir:
I advise you that photostatic copies of papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim of George Rayburn, S. 38324, (Certificate No.7071) will be furnished upon request at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is six.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by United States Postal Money Order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
\frac{15}{6} = 2.50 Bureau of Pensions Scattermore

Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
MWHF/ady
January 8, 1929.
C. H. Wight, 164 Forest Avenue, Glen Ridge, New Jersey.
Sir:
In response to your letter relative to Revolutionary War pensioner George Rayburn , Certificate 7071, I advise you that this soldier died November 22, 1828.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of his pension and the name of person paid you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data:
• "George Rayburn, Certificate Number 7071, issued March 5, 1818, rate $8.00 per month, commenced June 6, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Virginia Agency".
There is no claim for pension on file by his widow.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to any Amos Chappell.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
Red
nil
April 1, 1933.
C. H. Knight, Room 1031, Equitable Building, 120 Broadway, New York City.
Sir:
In response to your letter of Feb. 22, 1933, you advised that pension was not claimed by anyone as the heir of the Revolutionary War pensioner, George Rayburn, Off. 2071.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford information in regard to any soldiers under the service of Perris.
Very respectfully,
Washington
Commissioner.

July 13, 1921.
C. H. Wight, Room 1021, 130 Broadway, New York City.
Sir:
In response to your letter of the 30 th ultimo, you are advised that for the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and date and place of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, George Rayburn, you should apply to the Pension Section, Interior Department Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D. C. citing all the following data: George Rayburn, Certificate 7071, issued March 5, 1819, rate $8 per month, commenced June 6, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Virginia Agency.
Very respectfully,
James Wilson Commissioner.
We had death date but not place & nothing else so I thought it best to send to Aud. Int.