Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 47,514, for Robert Miller, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Miller, Robert
S. 47514
CONTENTS

18223
South Carolina
Robert Miller
Pendleton Dist. in the State of South Carolina who was a private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Lewis of the Virginia line, for the term of three years
scribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 27th of October 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 of July 1820 and sent to Joseph Grisham Esq. Pendleton, South Carolina
Arrears to 4th of March 1820 $ 226 32 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Sep 1821, 48.
28 mo 7/31
$ 274.32
7222
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. } 31 May 1820 }
19 Nov 1821.
31 21 5
931
11 2 1818 12 1819 12 1820 2 1821
28 931
28 8 224 26
Common Savings

Schedule.
The State of South Carolina,
Pendleton District. On this twentysixth day of October 1820, personally appeared in open Court, in the Court of General Sessions of the peace Oyer and terminer Assize and General Gaol delivery being a Court of Record for the said District in the said State aforesaid Robert Miller aged Sixtythree Years, resident in the said District in the said State, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: That he enlisted and entered in the Regular service of the United States of America on the Eighth day of November A.D. 1777 under Captain Nathan Nathan Reid of the Infantry under the command of Colonel Charles Lewis of the Fourteenth Virginia Regiment in the Continental Army, and served in the same for the space of Three years: And three years more in the first Regiment, and was Regularly discharged from the same: which discharge he kept until it entirely wore out and was finally thrown away as useless. An Original declaration was made on the Twentyseventh day of October 1818; before Judge Gantt, but has not as yet received a Certificate. And I do solemnly swear 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 provision 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. To wit, that I have not any Land goods, chattles, or effects of any kind whatever. that I am affected with running of the reins, my Wife named Annis aged fifty seven years, always sickly, one Son named Squire Seventeen years of age had fits when young and has never recovered
Robert his Miller mark
Sworn to and declared on the 26th day of October 1820
Before
Alm. Nott
Presiding Judge

The State of South Carolina Pendleton District
I John T. Lewis Clerk of the Court of General Sessions of the peace for Pendleton District do hereby certify that the foregoing oath 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 Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is nothing) - he giving in nothing in the schedule aforesaid.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court this twenty fifth day of October 1820.
John T Lewis C. C. G. S. P. D.
Robert Miller took the benefit of the Law of this State for the relief of Insolvent debtors not long since and is notoriously owner of no visible property.
John T. Lewis
Clerk of the Court P. D.

Robert Miller the applicant before named personally appeared in the Court of General Sessions for Pendleton District and made Oath That he Enlisted under Capt N. Rice for three years in the 14 Regiment of the Virginia line and was discharged at the end of his service of three years. And then Enlisted again under (he thinks) Capt Stewart of the first Regiment of the Virginia line commanded by Col. W. Davis and was discharged by Col William Davis near Little York just after Cornwallis' defeat.
Pendleton March 23 rd 1821
I do hereby certify that I believe the affidavit in this case to be to be correct & true.
Daniel P. Huff

5717.
Robert Miller, Pendleton dist. S. Carol. 27. October, 1818.
Col. Lewis's, 14 th Va regimt. November 1777 — 3 years.
found on the rolls of the Virginia line.
The judge is desired to certify, that he is satis- fied the applicant is in reduced circumstances, and needs the support of his country.
Joseph Gresham, agt. Pendleton, S. Carol. recd. 5. Feby. 1820.
328 ms. A. 9. 2. 10

Robert Miller
Revolutionary Soldier
Signed by him & certified.
Ward Dyer

The State of South Carolina
Pendleton District } By the Honorable Richard Santy Judge of the Court of Common Pleas,
To all to whom these presents shall come: Greeting.
Know ye that Robert Miller a citizen resident of the District of Pendleton, Laborer, did this day personally appear before me, and made oath on the holy Evangelist of Almighty God, that on the 8 th day of November in the year of our Lord 1777, he was enlist, and enter into the regular service of the United States of America under Captain Nathan Rice of the Infantry under the Com- mand of Colonel Charles Lewis of the 14 th Virginia Reg t in the Continental Army, and served in the same for the space of three years, and three years more in the 1 st Reg t and was regularly discharged from the same at York, which dis- charge he kept until it entirely wore out and was finally thrown away as use- less. And he further swears that from his reduced circumstances he needs the

the assistance of his Country for support.
In testimony that the foregoing affidavit was sworn to before me, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Court to be affixed this 27 th day of October 1818 and in the 43 rd year of the sovereignty & Independence of the United States of America.
Agant
his Robert + Clinton Murch

South Carolina Pendleton District. Personally appeared William Pullen before me and made oath that he personally knew the afore- said Robert Miller as a regular Soldier in the 14 th Regt of the Continental Army during the revolution- ary war of the United States and served with him as such during the term of better than two years. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27 th day of October 1818.
William Pullen
Richard Gault
From the appearance of the Deponent I am of opinion that his affidavit is entitled to Credence — R Gault
I am not personally acquainted with the Deponents. I have no knowledge of the service rendered by the applicant nor of his present circumstances — farther than what the affidavit develops — R Gault W. Miller appears to be an honorable & respectable Citizen

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Robert Miller Senior a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. 47,514
   DATES OF 2">DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Nov. 8, 1777 3 yrs. Private Nathan Reid Charles Lewis 14" Va.   3 yrs. Atwater William Davies 1" Va.          
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Date of application for pension, Oct 27, 1818. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Pendleton Dist., South Carolina. Age at date of application, sixty-one years. Remarks: In 1820 he referred to his wife Annie aged fifty-seven years & son Equire aged seventeen years.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

FREE
Honorable
John C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington City
Dist. Ca.
Mr. Calhoun

The State of South Carolina
Pendleton District
Before me personally came
Henry M c Gray Esquire
a person to me well known a worthy and respectable citizen of the District aforesaid, and made Oath That in the month of January 1810 about twelve Years ago Robert Miller senior a Revolutionary soldier, a neighbour of his, applied to him to draw him a Deed of Gift which he did by which he conveyed what little property he had to his youngest son Squire Miller which deed of Gift was duly proved & recorded in the Clerks Office of Pendleton District this deponent saith he has not known or heard of the said Robert Miller, owning any property since January 1810. And if he had claimed much this deponent thinks he would have known or heard of it.
This deponent further saith that he has for many years been well acquainted with the said Robert Miller and never had any reason to doubt his Oath or word & does not believe that he did make any un-fair statement, schedule or Oath to obtain a Pension
H. M c Gray
Sworn to 3 rd January 1822 Before me at my Office at Pendleton Court House S. C
Joseph Grisham Notary Public S. W. G.

The State of South Carolina
Pendleton District
Before me personally came Col. John C.
Kilpatrick and John Verner Esquire both Old and respectable Citizens of the District aforesaid and made Oath, That for many years Twenty or upward , They have been well acquainted with Robert Miller an Old inhabitant of said District who has applied for a Pension for his Service in the war of the Revolution as they are informed -
These Deponents do On their Oath, say that they believe that the said Robert Miller has not disposed of his property in order to obtain a Pension, These deponents further say that they do verily believe that the said Robert Miller is a man of veracity. And that full faith ought to be given to his Oath - And that he has not for many years owned any property to their knowledge, and they reside within about Seven miles from the said Robert Miller and have been intimately acquainted with him.
John Verner
J. Kilpatrick
Sworn to before me at my Office at Pendleton this seventeenth day of January Anno Domini 1822.
Joseph Gresham N.P. & C. W. 2.

Friendston
17 th January 1822.
Honorable John C. Calhoun
Dear Sir, Enclosed I forward you the affidavits of Col. Kilpatrick, John Verner and Henry M. Gray Enquiry three as respectable men as any in their part of the District, I think their Affidavits will be satisfactory. I know that Old Robert Miller has not made over his property to be enabled to receive a pension. If Col. Calhoun comes here before the Mail arrives I will get him to write you as to the respectability of the persons whose Affidavits are enclosed
I remain very respectfully
Your devoted friend
Joseph Griswold

FREE
Honorable John C. Calhoun Secretary of War Washington City Dist. Coa.

Post Office
Pendleton
2 d July 1821.
Honorable
John C. Calhoun
Dear Sir,
Robert Miller at our last Court amended his declaration so as to meet the views on memorandum last made — I hope the old man will now be able to obtain what he so much needs — He received several wounds in the Revolution which renders him unable to do much towards making a support.
An early reply will ever be gratefully ack- nowledged by your devoted friend and obt Servt.
Joseph Griscom

S. Pinedale Dec 11 th Dec 7/821
Some eight or ten years ago Robert Miller was accused of killing one of his neighbors Henry and to avoid paying for him St. said he was some way conveyed to one of his children the whole of his property for the truth of this report I will not vouch — but this much of my own personal knowledge I can assert that for a considerable time before at the time and since he has been placed on the Dunning list he has had the unrestrained control of a profitable

little farm in an excellent range on which he keeps a more than common good stock of cattle, Hogs, & Sheep & Horses and other useful property & by a prudent Mana- gement of and an Economical use of which, he has been able frequently to lend small sums of money to his Neighbor- s as Independently & comfort- ably as any man in his Neighbor- hood without the aid of the Government or any Individual with him I am and always have been in the habits of friend- -ship, he however is said to be a very malignant man and lives

Immediately when my Stock Range and has it in his power to do me con- siderable injury I must therefore ear- nestly request that my name may not be called in question on the sub- -ject I however could not be silent & let so flagrant a violation of the benevolent intention of the Government for more particular information I beg leave to refer you to Col t McGra- thick Jonathan Reeder & Mr. M c Guire all his Neighbours and am with great respect your Obed t Serv t Mr. Colbourne                      Samuel Earl

May 6 th 1896
Honorable Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Will you kindly inform me of my just-just grand father Robt Miller who enlisted Jan'y 18 th 1864 in the 14 th Va Regt. Colt Nathan Reid's Co ever drew a pension from the U.S. Government?
Yours Truly
Geo. S. Powell
Asheville N.C.

Rev Sec H
Cartersville, Ga., July 5, 1915.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you be so kind as to give me the record of Robert Miller, a pensioner who lived in Pendleton District, S. C., in 1818? I think he was my great-grandfather and am anxious to have a record of his services, if any.
Thanking you for your kindness.
Very truly,
Levio M. Peoples
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May 15 '96 recd perused to Geo. A. Powell Asheville N.C.
Ind R
1915 July 16. History to Lewis M. Peeples. P.
Rev
INVALID. WIDOW, etc. 47.5.14
File No. _____
Robert Miller
Br, Col Lewis Va
Rev war
Act 1818
Index: Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]