Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 8638, for James Rector, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Rector, James
IP 8638
CONTENTS

31 353
Jam. Rector Missouri
8438
Rep. to.
copy of letter to the morning sun of Philadelphia, Pa. of apple tree of the P. D. ... a station of the ... ... 19th ... for May ... Francis Park ...

Declaration of James Rector in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
State of Tennessee County of Lincoln
On this 19 th day of May A.D. 1836, personally appears in open Court before the present Court of Lincoln County now sitting here, as Court of Record, James Rector, a resident of Lincoln County and State of Tennessee, aged forty nine years, who being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he is true to the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he enlisted in the Army of the United States, on the 24th of May A.D. 1814, for the period of six months, under the following named officers, (viz) Col. Dabney and Capt. Wilby; that he left his Company of Capt. Wilby on the 25 th day of November A.D. 1814; that he was actively engaged in serving his Country in this Department the period of three months; that he resided when he entered the service in Franklin County in the State of Virginia; that he was engaged in the ever memorable battle of New Market, in the city of York, and was present when Lord Cornwallis surrendered his sword and army to Genl. Washington, which here took place on the 19 th of October A.D. 1814; that the place where the battle took place & the company to which he belonged and engaged was at New Market Courthouse Virginia; from thence he marched to Fredericksburg; thence to Spotsylvania Courthouse; thence to Richmond; thence to Williamsburg; thence to El. R.; thence to Hanover; thence to Newbern; thence to Wilmington; thence to Old Williamsburg where he was discharged; that he had no acquaintance with any of the officers commanding the Regiment or Company to which he was attached (except that he was his Col. in the Army); that he has no documentary evidence that he knows of no person, who testifying he can procure a certificate to his service.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or

annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the U. S. or of any State. James Hector
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid. Francis Parkman Clerk
We, Robert Gilmore, residing in the County of Lincoln and Thomas Folsom & Elijah Hawkins, residing in the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with James Hector, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that he believes him to be thirty years of age, that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides, that he has been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid. Robert Gilmore Thomas Folsom Elijah Hawkins Francis Parkman Clerk
1. When and where were you born? A. I was born in Fauquier County, Virginia, on the 22 d day of August A.D. 1754.
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it? A. I have a Transcript of the Records of my age taken from my father's bible, which is now in my possession.
3. Where were you living when called into service; where having on his since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
A. When called into service I was living in Fauquier County, Virginia. Since that time I have lived in North Carolina and Kentucky, and I now live in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

16th How were you called at Brandywine, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and for what substitute for whom?
A. I was drafted.
17th State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops when you were in the Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
A. Col. Brady and Capt. Dunlop were the Regular officers, the former commanded the regiment, the latter the Company to which I belonged. At the siege of Yorktown a division of the Continental Line Washington had the command. The general circumstances of the war were such as can not well be described; but the effects of this engagement are now seen and felt by the freedmen, slaves - I can now enjoy.
18th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service of the Continental Line and if so give me what has become of it?
A. I never got any discharge. On the 10th of Oct. 1781, at Yorktown, I was informed, when I discharged, gave me a Tenpence for 42 days.
the Treaty of peace came on, in the meanwhile, and I returned to get a regular discharge but I held myself in readiness and bound to fill out my term of six months.
19th State the names of persons to whom you are known as your acquaintance had and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution?
A. I am well known to Messrs. Allen, Allen, Daniel Allen, Elijah and John Hamilton, & Thomas Foley.
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid James Hickson Francis Parkers Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories herein before by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and born as he stated. And the Court further certifies

that it appears to them that Robert Gilmore who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the County of Lincoln, and that Thomas Folsom & Elijah Hawkins who also signed the same are residents in the County of Lincoln and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
J. A. McBrine Judge 3rd Dist. Cir. Missouri
Circuit 11/10
I do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court, as the result of the application of the said Thomas Folsom.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 19th day of May A.D. 1834.
Francis Parker Clerk
31 353
Jam. Rector Missouri
8438 Rep. etc.

July 16, 1932
James Rector- R. 8638
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BA-J/ EEL
Mary Edith Gaston Glenwood Iowa
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to James Rector, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, R.8638, based upon the military service of James Rector in that war.
James Rector was born August 22, 1754, in Fauquier County, Virginia.
While residing in Fauquier County, Virginia, he enlisted August 10, 1781, served in Captain Dudley's Company, Colonel Dabney's Virginia Regiment, was at the siege of Yorktown and surrender of Cornwallis and was discharged November 25, 1781.
After the Revolution, he resided in North Carolina, Kentucky and in Lincoln County, Missouri.
He applied for pension May 19, 1834, while residing in Lincoln County, Missouri.
His claim was not allowed as he did not render six months service as was required by the pension laws.
There are no data as to his family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Rejected did not save six months the letter 3 July '84 to Mr Young, 7007 No.

1913 Feb 10 High to Mrs. C. R. Ledbetter.
1982 July 14. Visit to Mary E. Gaston EEL
8638
P. O.
James Hector
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Printed list of 1835 shows cause of Alleges: rejection of
"Not six months service"
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Glenwood, Iowa June 7, 1932
Pension Department Washington , D.C.
Dear Sir,-
Will you please give me the pension record of James Rector , who served in the Revolutionary War for Independence. He served in the Virginia lines.
I believe he is a brother of Jesse Rector who served in the Revolutionary War. And their father was Jacob Rector of Old Virginia.
Yours truly
Mary Edith Gaston
Mary Edith Gaston.

Wm Young Esq. 2 nd July 1832 P. la.
Recd. Vol. 26. p. 29

Wai Dept Rm Office July 3, 1836.
Sir,
The declaration of James Reston Reston has been rec d . He alleges to have entered the service for six months, and that after the wound of Lord Cornwallis he was discharged having served only three months, and that he afterwards held himself in readiness to serve at his time. The act of June 7, 1832 provides for none who did not perform an actual service of at least six months. The time that the applicant held himself in readiness to serve cannot be computed. The claim has therefore been rejected. The papers will be placed on file in this office.
Mr Young Esq Esq. Sir.

True to my Raymond Richter No 1 Mail.
Free
J. L. Edwards Esq. Passion Agent Washington City

Fort Lincoln County. Missouri. May 22 d 1834.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Agent. Washington. Sir.
Enclosed I transmit the Declaration of James Victor for a Pension. Be pleased to examine his evidence and vouchers, which are all traditional, and let him know through me at this place, whether they considered sufficient or otherwise. If informal accompany your letter with the necessary instructions.
Yours Respectfully
William Young.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
R. 8638
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 pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 16 1781 Nov 25 1781 Pvt. Dudley Dabney Va.          
Battles engaged in, Siege of Yorktown and surrender of Cornwallis Residence of soldier at enlistment, Tangier Is. Va. Date of application for pension, May 19 1834 Residence at date of application, Lincoln Co. Mo. Age at date of application, in Tangier Is. Va. Aug. 22 1754.
Remarks:
The claim was rejected on the ground that soldier had not under his name as required by the Act of June 7 1832 under which he applied.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Willy Brock Nash Feb 1 1913
Commissioner of Pensions - Washington - D. C.
Dear Sirs -
I am trying to get some information about some Revolutionaries or Colonial ancestors and the War Department has referred me to you as a possible source -

The names I want to know about are
Shane Galt - Virginia. was a Revolutionary soldier & was born about 1760. I think.
James Patten. Newtown Pa -
Dr William Ayers - ?
I want to get information that will help me fill in my papers for D. A. R. & Colonial Dames -
Any information will be greatly appreciated
Yours truly,
Mrs C. R. Seabetter 1700 Louisiana St - Little Rock - Ark -