Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16991, for James Noble, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Noble, James
S. 16991
CONTENTS
card

Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6 th April 1835 from 4 Sept 1836 to 4 Sept 1837. Age notified 27. June 1838
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1835, from 4 Sept 1837 to 4 March 1838 Age notified 26 March 1839
Letter to William Wright Esq d dated 23 rd Nov 1839 States only that the States only that the had been removed to 3 rd and
Paid as above from 4 March 1838 to 4 March 1839. Age noti- fied 19. Dec 1839
Let. Wm R. Samuel, Aug 17/55 H. H. H. Green, Feb 1859
25.940 Mifflin James Noble of Howard Co. in the State of Missouri who was a S in the Company commanded by Captain McVane of the Regt commanded by Col Stitt - in the Missouri for Nichols - F.W. Aug. 30, 09. * Va. 21/9 Pr $ 80.00
Inscribed on the Roll of Missouri at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Dec and sent to J. B. D. Mc of R Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1833 200.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Feb 34 40.00 $ 240.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Abt June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. D. Sprague Clerk Book 6 Vol. 8 Page 85
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Declaration of James Noble
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 7 th of June 1832
State of Missouri County of Howard
On this 24 th day of July  September
1833 personally appeared before the County Court of Howard County James Noble aged seventy two years and ten months a resident of the County of Howard and State of Missouri who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 - That he was born in Hunt County in the State of Maryland about the year 1760 the record of his age was in his Father's Bible the last time he saw it which Bible was then in the possession of his brother then and now: if alive a resident of Maryland he has no other records of his age but as above stated he was living in Maryland in 1777 when he enlisted in the Army of the Virginia Continental Troops as a private the Regiment was numbered two and was commanded by Colonel Stephens as Colonel and the Regiment formed part of a Brigade commanded by General Meeden his given name not now recalled He was attached to David Lord

Company when he first entered the army after he enlisted the troops were moved from place to place until the battle at Seymanton where he was in that battle and received a very severe wound in the thigh - He was wounded in attempting to save our Colours which had been thrown away by the Ensigns who had charge of them. After he was wounded he was carried to the Hospital where he remained until near Christmas suffering all the time with his wounds after he recovered so as to be able to perform duty he went back to join and did join the same Regiment he had first enlisted in when he reported himself as fit for duty the Captain informed him that he might have gone home as he had been reported dead by his orderly. We spent the winter of 1877 & 1878 at Wally for go in April following he volunteered in McLeans Company of Sappers to guard the Roads and keep leading from Philadelphia in order to prevent the passage of the British from Philadelphia into the Country. The British having at this time the possession of Philadelphia Philadelphia while in this Company we had several little skirmishes and several races after and from the British we he remained in McLeans Company

until the British retreated from Philadelphia at which time we that is McLean's Company pursued them so close that we took prisoners four British officers with their waiters at the wharf before they had succeeded in getting on board We were ordered from here to join the Main army under General Washington who was in pursuit of the British through the Jerseys to Monmouth after we joined them which was near Monmouth. Here the said Noble was placed on the front guard where we continued until the morning of the Battle at Monmouth at which time we became a rear guard to receive prisoners after the Battle at Monmouth the whole army marched under General Washington to the White Plains in the State of New York. There he volunteered in Phebecker's Infantry to guard the out lets from New York in to the Country the British having at this time possession of New York. While we were on this duty we had frequent skirmishes not deemed material to mention this closes the Campaign of 1778 In the latter part of 1778 or the first part of 1779 we built winter quarters in New Jersey where we remained that winter in the Spring of 1779 we marched from our winter quarters to a place called the Clove in the high lands of

of New York there be Volunteers in Colt Shelton's Company of Volunteers of Volunteers in Wayne's Infantry. We were stationed on North River eight miles above the two two forts Stoney Point and Plank's Point as they called our business here was to guard the River. During this Summer we stormed Stoney Point and took possession of the Fort and its property arms &c and about five hundred prisoners during the storming of this Fort Genl Wayne was wounded and Major Flower took Command after the Battle was in over the Major ordered the British Flag to be took down and he the said Noble had the honor and satisfaction of taking it down himself. As We sent the prisoners off and we remained until we burnt the fort and everything in it that was of any Value. We went from the fort about six miles South west where we were stationed to watch the movements of the enemy & guard the Coast at this place we remained remained till some time in the winter the snow being nearly knee deep. The troops stationed here were generally discharged myself amongst the rest I went home and remained there I remained in Maryland during the 1780s then married and moved to Red Stone in Pennsylvania. Lived there three years

then moved to Kentucky where I lived until the year 1817 when I moved to Mississippi Howard County where I lived until the last March when I moved to Marion County. My son and his recent removal from Howard County is the reason he makes his statement in the  affidavit that he received from Capt Ladd a paper or Certificate of enlist- ment and service for three years, which I have lost or mislaid. I further state that all the time I served in the Revolution I served in the capacity of a private that my services as a soldier of the Revolution was performed from the beginning of the year 1777 and the latter part of the winter 1780 and I further state that I served as a private in the Revolution for at least two years and five months. The said Noble states that he has no written discharge now in his possession nor does he recollect to have ever received any except the above named as Certificate from Capt Ladd. He has no documentary evidence of his services in this County. But he refers to Hampton Brown a Clergyman who resides in the neighborhood the said Noble lived in until a few months since and to James H. Brock as persons acquainted with him and who can speak as to his character and services as a soldier of the Revolution the said Noble hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except

the present and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any army in any state to his knowledge
James his Noble mark
Subscribed and sworn to in open court before me this 24 th day of September 1833
John B Clark clerk of said court
The Court then propounded to the said Noble the above named applicants the following interrogatories (v iz ).
1 st Where and in what year were you born 2 nd Have you any record of your age and if so where is it 3 rd Where were you living when called into service? Where have you lived since the Revolution ary War and where do you now live 4 th How were you called into service, were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom 5 th State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the Troops where you served such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service 6 th did you ever receive a discharge from the service

and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
Whereupon the said Nobles made the following answers to the above interrogatories (v z )
1 st Interrogatory
I was born in Kent County in the State of Maryland about the year 1760
2 nd Interrogatory
I have no record of my age now in my possession the same if in existence is in my brother's possession in the State of Maryland
3 rd Interrogatory
I was living in Kent Harford County in Maryland. I have lived since the Revolution in Harford County Maryland Bedford County Pennsylvania at the Red Stone in Pennsylvania then to Bourbon County in Kentucky then to Mercer County then to Clay County in Kentucky then to Howard County in Missouri and I now live in Marion County
4 th Interrogatory. I enlisted in the army in the manner stated in my declaration
5 th Interrogatory I refer to my declaration for an answer to this interrogatory having there answered said question as fully as I can

4th Interrogatory
I never received any written discharge except a Certificate from Capt Lord which I have named in my declaration which is now lost - James L Noble mark
Subscribed and sworn to before me in open Court this 24th of Sept r 1833 John D. Clark Clerk
We Hampton L Bone a Clergyman residing in the County of Howard and in the immediate neighbourhood where the above named James Noble the applicant resided for many years and continued to reside until last Spring and James H Birch - residing in the same place hereby certify that we are well acquainted with the said James Noble who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to the number of years old stated in his said declaration that he is respected in and believed in the neighbourhood where he resided to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion H. L. Bone J. H. Birch.

Subscribed and sworn to in open Court before me this 24 th day of September 1833
John B. Clarke Clerk
State of Mississippi County of Howard } Be it remembered that at a County Court began and held at the Court house in the town of Fayette within and for the County of Howard on twenty fourth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three personally appeared in open Court on the last mentioned day before the justices of said Court then sitting James Noble a resident of the State of Mississippi in the County of Howard and subscribed and sworn to the within and foregoing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served in the states and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that H. L. Bonn who has signed the preceding Certificate is a clergyman resident in the neighbourhood of the said applicant and that Jas. H. Birch who has also signed the same is a resident of the neighbourhood of the said applicant and are credible persons and that their Statement is entitled to credit

John B. Clark Clerk of the County Court of Howard County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Noble for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office this 31 st day of December 1833
John B. Clark, clerk
John Noble
I hereby certify that the within claimant is known to me as a man of unblemished character and that the utmost reliance may be placed upon his assertion that the papers were all before the Court.
John Bull
Jan'y 27 th 1834
Member of Congress from Mississippi

Pension Office, Aug. 17, 1857.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 16 th ult. I have to state that James Noble, late of Howard County, Missouri, was pensioned for service in the militia during the revolutionary war, and was not entitled to an allowance under any other act than that of June 7, 1832, pensions under which were made to commence from 4 th March 1831. His widow is not, therefore, "entitled to draw pay from 1826." She is  is not entitled homestead to pension under act in her own right, the particular act depending upon the date of her marriage to said pensioner.
Wm R Samuel Esq } Stentville, } Missouri }

Ms 594 James Noble Missouri
Return
Adm 2 years
$80
White
St. Louis
Sept 1860
Howard County Miss.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
8 th May
1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of James Noble  Howard County State of Missouri
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enl o 1777 re-enl d 1777 time not given Col. Stephens Genl. M c Donough 72 years State of Traditional Evidence   Vol 1778 No time Sp n Capt. M c Lean Genl. Washington Maryland   " No time Infantry Ph. Bakers Papers Not authenticated   Vol 1779 No time Col. Shelton Genl. Wayne  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[g] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[h] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[i] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[j] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[k] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[l] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[m] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[n] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[o] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule 12 note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

May 6, 1935
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BA-J/MCS James Noble, S. 16991
Mrs. Ruby S. Halliburton Cairo, P. O. Box 26 Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of James Noble.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 16991, based upon the military service of James Noble, the only soldier of that name who ever lived in Missouri, that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
James Noble was born about 1760 in Kent County, Maryland. The exact date of birth, the section of county in which he was born and the names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Harford County, Maryland, he enlisted early in 1777 and served two years and ten months as private in Captain David Lord's company in Colonel Stephens' Virginia regiment, in Captain McLean's company of spies, in Colonel Febiger's regiment and in Captain Shelton's company of volunteers under General Wayne; he was wounded in the thigh in the battle of Germantown, was in the battle of Monmouth and the battle of Stony Point.
He lived in Maryland during 1780. He then married and moved to Red Stone in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. After living there three years he moved to Bourbon County, Kentucky, and from there to Casey County, Kentucky. In 1817 he moved to Howard County, Missouri, and in March, 1833, he moved to Marion County, Missouri.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1833, at which time he was living in Marion County, Missouri.
James Noble stated in 1833 that the record of his age was in his father's Bible, which Bible was, the last time he saw it, in the possession of his brother (name not given) who if then (in 1833) living was a resident of Maryland. Reference was made in 1857 to the soldier's widow but her name was not given. In 1859 Joseph and David Noble were referred to as heirs and,
their residence except that as in our former statement, too much may have been assumed - MNB

not shown, not relationship to the soldier - descendants of James Noble. There are no further data relative to the soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of the last payment of pension of James Noble, the name and address of the person to whom it was paid and possibly the date of soldier's death, it is suggested that you address the Comptroller General, Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing the following data:
James Noble, Certificate 25940, issued January 29, 1834, rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Missouri Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

J. S. Green USS
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Commr. Pensions Washington D.C.
Mr. J. S. Green 1000 New Hampshire Ave. N.W. Washington D.C.
Mr. J. S. Green 1000 New Hampshire Ave. N.W. Washington D.C.

Senate Chamber
Feb. 2. 1859
Hon. G. C. Whiting
Comm. Pensions,
Sir, I enclose you herewith several letters on business relating to your office, to each of which I respectfully request answer, and information for each as the case may require.
I have no other facts to disclose except those contained in the letters, but I would like to serve these persons, who are not speculators but heirs and descendants .
Please inform me particularly in regard to each case.
Yours Afft Supt,
James S. Green

Respectfully referred to the Committee of Pensions.
Coat Bch.
July 28/57
James Noble
No. 1832
No

Huntsville Mo
July 16. 1857
Dear Sir
I am Requested by the widow of James Noble, who was a Soldier of the Revolutionary war, to enquire if Pensioners were not entitled to draw pay from 1826 instead of from 1831, the time from which he drew - by answering this you will confer a favor upon her,
Respectfully
Yours
M rs R. Samuel

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
March 8 th , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," James Noble, _____ a Pensioner on the Roll of the Missouri Agency, at the rate of eighty Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept., 1837, to the 4 th March, 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson B. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 25. 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," James Noble a Pensioner on the Roll of the Missouri Agency, at the rate of eighty Dollars and " " cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832. has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1836 to the 4 th of September 1837 -
Respectfully, yours,
William E. Parrish Comptroller
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

April 14, 1937.
Mrs. Ruby S. Haliburton P. O. Box 26 Cairo, Missouri.
BA-J/WMHP/ILL James Noble S. 16991
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request to know the residence of David and Joseph Noble referred to in letter of May 6, 1935, which contained report of James Noble, Revolutionary War soldier, S. 16991, also, information in regard to other branches of your family, -- Shaw, of Virginia, Humphrey, of Kentucky, McCann and Carr, of North Carolina.
In 1859, Hon. James S. Green, U.S. Senate, made inquiry in regard to any pension which might have been due "the heirs" on account of service of James Noble in the Revolutionary War. In his letter he did not name any heirs; however, the reply to him from the then Pension Office began: "In answer to the enclosed letters of David Noble, Esqr., which accompanied yours," etc., etc., and in the next paragraph it was stated that "the children" of James Noble of Missouri were entitled to pension which might have been due James Noble, under certain regulations etc. As the letters of David Noble were returned to Senator Green, this office has no record of their contents. There is an office notation that "Joseph and David Noble inquired about the Noble case-James Noble, Missouri". The assumption is that David and Joseph Noble were the persons in whose behalf Senator Green was writing in 1859. He did not name any post office or residence of David and Joseph Noble, and this office has no further information in regard to them.
No records of the Shaws, Humphreys, McCann or Carrs can be identified without more information:--full names, approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence before and after service, given names of widows, etc.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

March 21, 1935
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BA-J/MCS
Mrs. Roy H. Cherry 612 E. Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Revolutionary War soldiers, Richard Matthew Coulter and James Matthew Noble.
You are furnished herewith, the records of Matthew Coulter, S. 30349, (the name does not appear as Richard Matthew Coulter) and James Noble, S. 16991, (the name does not appear as James Matthew Noble) and the Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information in regard to a Matthew Noble.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

March 21, 1935
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James Noble, S. 16991 BA-J/MCS
Mrs. Roy H. Cherry 612 E. Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, Missouri
Dear Madam: .
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 16991, based upon the military service of James Noble, the only soldier of that name who ever lived in Mercer County, Kentucky, that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
James Noble was born about 1760 in Kent County, Maryland. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Harford County, Maryland, he enlisted early in 1777 and served two years and ten months as private in Captain David Lord's company in Colonel Stephens' Virginia regiment, in Captain McLean's company of spies, in Colonel Febiger's regiment and in Captain Shelton's company of volunteers under General Wayne; he was wounded in the thigh in the battle of Germantown, was in the battle of Monmouth and the battle of Stony Point.
He lived in Maryland during 1780. He then married and moved to Red Stone in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. After living there three years he moved to Bourbon County, Kentucky, and from there to Casey County, Kentucky. In 1817 he moved to Howard County, Missouri, and in March, 1833, he moved to Marion County, Missouri.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1833, at which time he was living in Marion County, Missouri.
Reference was made to his widow in 1857 but her name was not given. In 1859 Joseph and David Noble were referred to as heirs and descendants of James Noble. The soldier stated that he had a brother (name not given) who lived in Maryland. There are no further data relative to the soldier's family.
See these names on envelope in which letter of Feb. 2, 1859 was sent to the file.

In order to obtain the date of the last payment of pension of James Noble, the name and address of the person to whom it was paid and possibly the date of soldier's death, it is suggested that you address the Comptroller General, Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing the following data:
James Noble, Certificate 25940, issued January 29, 1834, rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Missouri Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
17.16991
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James Noble 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.     Regiment of 1777 2 yrs. 10 mos. Pvt. Daniel Lord McLean's Co. of Spies Stephens Ferguson General Wayne Va.          
Battles engaged in, German Town where he was wounded in thigh  Monmouth  Brandywine Residence of soldier at enlistment, Harford Co. Maryland Date of application for pension, Sept. 20 1833. His el. was al. Residence at date of application, Howard County Mo. Age at date of application, born in 1760 in Kent Co. Md.
Remarks: He remained in Maryland during 1780 then married  and moved to Red Stone Penn. then to Ky. living there until 1817  when he moved to Missouri. The name of his wife is not stated  and there is no data on file as to his family other than  his widow was alive in 1857
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Cairo, Missouri, March 20, 1937.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Sir: - In April, or May, 1935, I wrote you, requesting the Revolutionary War record, of my great-great-grandfather, - James Noble (I have your answer, of May, 6, 1935.)
As I wrote you, then , I have been trying, to trace our "family tree". - but, having so few , dates, - and, so far , back , - have not made much progress. In the data you gave me, you stated, that, - "in 1859, "Joseph", and "David" Noble, were referred to, as heirs, and descendants, of James Noble" - → Does the record, that you have, there, give the ad- -dress , of this "Joseph, and David"?
We know, of 3 children, (2 daughters, and 1 son, "Mark") of James Noble, who came, to Randolph County, Mo. (I think, there were 5 children - so, we are wondering if these 2, were sons , - and, where they were , at this, (1859), date (?)
We are so very anxious, to have names, of the parents, wife, brother, sister, of this James Noble , - but, perhaps, we may never be able, now, to obtain them.
If you have, any further record, or, can tell me, where I might obtain any other information, concerning this James Noble , I assure you, that it will be appreciated , very, very, much . (over) -

and, than King you, for this favor, - I close. Most Respectfully - Mrs. Ruby S. Halliburton, Cairo, May 26 Missouri. (Randolph County.)
Reference number: BA-5/M.C.S. James Noble, S. 16991.
Have you a Revolutionary War record, of a Shaw , from Rockbridge County, Virginia? (The Nobles, are my father's mother's people. The Shaw's, " " " father's "
My mother's father, Humphrey, from Kentucky - " " mother - { M rs Cane , " North Carolina. Carr.

Cairo, Missouri, April, 16, 1935.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.,
Sir:- Recently, I wrote to the War Department, Washington, D. C., seeking information, (dates etc), concerning my great-great-grandfather James Noble , who served in the Revolutionary War.
The reply, I received, stated, that the collection of Revolutionary War records, there , was far, from complete - and, suggested, that I might be able to obtain some information, from you - (as you have the custody, of the United States Pension Records .)
Can you , give me any information, concerning my great-great-grandfather, - James Noble ? The date , of his birth?
Where , (place - country), he was born? When he entered the War?

When he was discharged? (EE)
(I think he was born, in England - - but, where, I do not know. - and, born, in the late 1750 -'s. 1758 - or '59 - possibly, 1760. - but, we have no records - or dates. He enlisted, from the State of Penn- -sylvania - or Virginia.)
I know, that he died, and, is buried, in Randolph County , Missouri : He died, in the 1840 -'s - (when my father, was a small boy.)
Can you tell me, where the Pension papers, were mailed to him, - at different times, - until his death?
I am very anxious, to know the place , and exact date , of his birth.
I shall be as grateful, to you, for any information , that you may be able to give me. And, thanking you, very much, for this favor, I close.
Most Respectfully,
P.O. Box 26 Mrs. Ruby S. Halliburton. Cairo. Missouri. (Randolph County.)
1845 - or '46.

Address:
Mrs. Ruby S. Halliburton, Cairo, Missouri. Randolph County.

Rev. 1 B B 26 Fayette, Missouri.
11 December, 1916.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Kindly send me the pension application for Revolutionary service of James Noble, residing in Richmond Township, Howard County, Missouri, with Robert Sharr, at the age of 32 years - June 1, 1840.
Also the pension application for Revolutionary service of William Burton, residing in Prairie Township, Howard County, Missouri, with James Wallace, at the age of 34 years - June 1, 1840.
Yours very truly, Jeff. W. Sindall.

16991 INVALID.
File No. 16991
Jessie Noble 1901 New York
Act: Jan 7 '82
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 277
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1916 Dec 29 Hist. to Jeff H. Lindall
1935 Mar 21 Hist. to Mrs Roy H. Cherry. See corres. in Walter Coulter S 30349 Rev War
MS.A
1935 May 6 Hist. to Mrs Ruby S. Halliburton
1937 April 4 - Mrs. Ruby S Halliburton advised regarding residence of sons. MS.A SSR

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Dec r 3 rd , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," James Noble, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Missouri Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1838, to the 4 th March, 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson B. Purdie Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Hon. Jas. S. Green
U.S.S.
Feb. 5 th /59.

Bureau Office.
February 5 th 1859.
Sir:
In answer to the enclosed letter of Davis Noble Esq. whose account has been paid from the 2d Dist. of the 1st Regt. of the 1st Missouri Heavy Artillery I have the honor to state, that James Noble of Missouri, was pensioned under the Act of June, 1832, at the rate of $80. per annum.
His children are entitled to the amount of pension due him at his decease, provided he did not leave a widow who has drawn the arrear.
If there was anything due the soldier when he died in virtue of said allowance & the amount due has not been received from the Government, his children can obtain whatever was so due upon making application to the War Auditor of the Treasury.
I am unable to decide if arrear are due. The War Auditor has jurisdiction in cases of the character alluded to.
The name of Joseph Sott does not appear upon the rolls of the Va. State on Continental line. No such person as Joseph Sott has been pensioned in Kentucky or Missouri.
Hon. J. S. Green,
A. S. S.