Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 89,29, for Richard Payne, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Payne, Richard
S 8929
barded
CONTENTS

31. H 11 Richmond Virginia Richard Payne Esq. of Culpeper in the State of Va. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Merse of the Regt. commanded by Col. Washington in the Va. line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond V.A. at the rate of 20 Dollars - 00 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of May, 1838, and sent to Genl. Banks Secy. of War.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1838 $140.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept., 10.00 $150.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by N.H. Addison Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 2 1/2 Page 25
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1833 from 4 th March to 4 th Sept 1833 Agt notified 4 th June 1840 Paid as above from 4 th March 1833 to 4 th March 1839 & from 4 th Sept 1839 to 4 th March 1840. Agent Notified 6 th March 1841.

Richard Payne V 34.518 Ad 37
Admilla hmo p 20 p. ann
Vermilia C. H. Haysford
From Sam. Woodruff. H. L. Banks H. R.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th. 1832.
State of Virginia County of Culpeper } ss
On this 15th. day of August 1836, personally appeared in open Court, before the Justices of the County Court now sitting, Richard Payne a resident of said County of Culpeper in the State of Virginia, aged 73 years and upwards, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th. 1832 - That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated. That in the Spring of 1781 when the British Vessels were in the habit of coming up the Potomac River, and occasionally landing for plunder, he (then residing in the County of Westmoreland Virginia) was frequently called out into service, and kept along on the River to prevent their landing. That this kind of service continued during the Spring and Summer, and was very laborious. That he was kept chasing the Vessels up and down the River, as they would appear, and watching their landing or other movements. That this service was by companies entire, and they were stationed at different points. That he cannot recollect the day of the month he was first called out, but knows it was in the Spring of the year. That he was under the command of Capt. Muse and Lieutenant John P. Hungerford, does not recollect certainly the name of the Ensign but thinks it was George Robertson. Col. Washington commanded, but the troops acting in detachments, the Col. was not where he was. That the service was almost constant during the period mentioned and though he cannot say exactly how long he was in actual service at this time, he thinks it was at least three months, perhaps more. That some time during the Summer, he thinks in August, the visits of the enemy had become less frequent, and declarant having been dismissed from the above service, was drafted into the service again and marched towards York. That during this service, and after arriving in Gloucester, and being stationed at and near Gloucester Court House, and at a Church (Meir's) Gen. Weedon called for Volunteers for a Grenadier company, and promoted Lieutenant Hungerford (since General Hungerford) to a Captaincy to command it. That he volunteered in S d company, and continued with it in Gloucester until after the Siege of York. That he was in an engagement at Lovell's Lane with a detachment of Cornwallis's Army under Tarleton, and some Infantry out foraging. That they attacked the enemy, and Tarleton kept it up till their foraging waggons got out of reach, when the enemy drew in, leaving one officer on the field. That he continued on the Gloucester side, till the surrender of Cornwallis, and remembers that Tarleton came in from that side when he surrendered. That after the surrender, he with the company were marched down to receive the prisoners, and did receive them with a number of horses and arms, which were afterwards given up as declarant thinks by stipulation to our French Allies. That the prisoners were subsequently given in charge of the Mountain Troops and marched to Winchester for safe keeping. That he was then discharged and went home. That he cannot remember particular days of the month, but

but thinks this tour commenced in August, and continued till some time in November, making in all he is satisfied three months or more. That it was always considered a three months tour, and he is satisfied as he has stated, that he was in actual service at this time at least three months. That Col. John F. Mercer commanded them in the engagement above referred to, and he was commanded more particularly by Capt. Hungerford. Does not recollect the other officers.
That he has no documentary evidence of his service, but can prove it in part by the late General Hungerford and by Wm. L. Sett certificates.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State. And he further states, that he has not made out his claim to a pension till this late period, because of the difficulty of obtaining testimony at the distance of 90 miles, at his advanced age, and afflicted as he is, and besides, this is the second attempt.
Rich? Payne Senr.
And the following interrogatories were then propounded to the declarant by the Court, which he answered as follows, to wit:-
1. Where, and in what year were you born?
Ans. In Westmoreland County, Virginia on the 18th. June 1763.
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
Ans. I have, in my Family Bible, which I copied from the General Register in my Father's Prayer Book.
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
Ans. In Westmoreland County Virginia. Some time after the Revolution I lived one year in Northumberland County Va and then returned to Westmoreland, and then in 1798, came to Culpeper where I have lived ever since, and 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?
Ans. In the first instance I was called into service with the whole company, and afterwards was drafted, and volunteered after joining the army.
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 service.
Ans. I was under the command of General Weedon, and saw at different times other officers, but was generally on service in detachments, and was not much with the Regular Army. The general circumstances of my service are stated in my declaration.
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Ans. I was never discharged in writing. The Militia were generally discharged by companies.

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.
Ans. I name Major P. Lightfoot, John S. Barbour Esq. Capt. P. Naughton, and might mention many more.
We Philip Lightfoot and Samuel Rixey residing in the County of Goochland and State of Virginia, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Richard Payne Esq. who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 73 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. And further that from many years acquaintance with him we can say, we know no man whose statement on any subject is more entitled to credit, or whose character as a gentleman, and a man of integrity stands higher. We have conversed with him on the subject of his service in the Revolution, and cannot doubt that he has served as he sets forth in his declaration.
P. Lightfoot Samuel Rixey
1836 August 16 th known to us in open Court P. Lightfoot Clerk of Court. Goochland Court.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
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 Rawleigh Bashaw who has signed the accompanying certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the neighbourhood of the said Richard Payne, and that [blank] who has also signed the same, is a resident of the same neighbourhood, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Francis H. Lightfoot Clerk of the Court of Goochland County

County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Richard Payne for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 19th day of September 1837.
F. J. Lighfoot.
Richard Payne 145 West 51st St N.Y. City
Abraham Payne for John H. Payne
William
Clayton
John H. Payne for John H. Payne N.Y. City

rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Aug Cun
July 31, 1928.
Mr. Wise Kelly Fairfax, Virginia.
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 8929 , it appears that Richard Payne (pensioned as Richard Payne, Senior) was born June 18, 1763 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
While residing in said county, he enlisted and served with the Virginia Troops, as follows-
In the spring of 1781, three months in Captain Muse's Company, Colonel Washington's Regiment; from in August 1781, three months in Captain Hungerford's Company, Colonel John F. Mercer's Regiment, and was in the Siege of Yorktown, and in an engagement with Tarleton at Lowell's Store.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, August 15, 1836, at which time he was living in Culpeper County, Virginia.
There are no data as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

for: J. L. Edwards Summer Pension Washington

Sir.
Auepikes P. H. Sept 18 th '37
I have been requested to say from the Bar of the P.H. in the throng around me what I know of Richard Payne Esq: of Auepikes County.
I have known Mr Payne from the days of my boy- hood. For honesty integrity & capacity no man stands & I know that no man deserves to stand higher . In all the his merits & proper entire confidence & credence
Very Respectfully Yrs
J. S. Barton
J. S. Edwards Esq: Parasit of Pensylvania

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
May 28 th 1840.
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," Richard Payne, Jr. a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond V o Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March to the 1 st Sept. 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
William B. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
January 6 th 1841.
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," Richard Payne, Sen. a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond Agency, at the rate of Twenty 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. Parry
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
January 6 th , 1841.
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," Richard Payne, Sen d . a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond 1 st Agency, at the rate of Twenty — Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 1 st June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1839, to the 4 th March 1840.
Respectfully yours,
Wilson B. Purdie Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Sept 27 04
FREE
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Dear Sir
Sept r 23. 1837
By this mail you will receive the papers of Richard Payne for a pension under the act of 7 th June 1832. The case was once acted upon and suspended on account of error and defect in the preparation. It is believed now that every thing which your regulations require, has been complied with. The witness Mr. Tett does not say how long the service was but that is owing to his not being apprized of the necessity of doing so, as I suppose. Mr Payne says himself that he served at least 6 months, and every one here believes him. No doubt if he was now in the neighbourhood in which he lived when his service was rendered, he could prove it more definitely, but he is unable to travel there being almost confined to his house. I hope the proof of his character &c will give credence to his own statement of the service.
Very Respectfully
Edmund Bradsell

Mitter Widge Sept 13th 1836
25
Richard Payne Knapp Esq.
Calcutta
Bank House

Sir
Albany N.Y. 8 th 1886
Your favor of the 9 th ultimo, came duly to hand & I regret that indisposition has prevented my attending to the request therein contained before this. I have inclosed certificate, which I hope will secure the desired favor, for surely you are entitled to a pension, as much or more , than a great many of us, who are now enjoying one
I remain Sir
Y rs w th regard
W. Sherman

Thos. Sterke Lill of the County of Westmoreland & State of Virginia, aged seventy two years, do hereby certify, that I have been acquainted with Mr. Richard Payne, of the County of Culpeper and State aforesaid, from early life; that at one period we were school mates, — Being nearly of the same age, we were enrolled, during the Revolutionary war , in the Militia of said County, and after having served years, and part of the time, in actual service on the Potomack, we were ordered, with detachment of the Militia, to march to the siege of York — After days after our arrival at Camp, it was discussed, there were too many Officers, for the number of men, and it was determined by the commanding Officer to send some of them home, as supernumeraries, to re- turn at moments warning; among which number I was included, being at that time a driver — Mr. Payne being a private remained — After I left camp, Mr. Payne, with several of the company, to which I belonged, by some new arrangement, fell under the command of Capt. Sturgis and was annexed to the Regiment Com- manded by Col. Mercer, which distinguished itself greatly, when Tilton, made the attack on the French & Americans lying before Gloucester Town — Further certify, that I have after heard Col. Sturgis, late Gen. Sturgis, speak of Mr. Payne's gallantry in that action & that he served faithfully through the whole period of the siege and returned with him to his Camp, after the surrender of the Enemy — Given under my hand the 1 st day of September 1838
Thos. Sterke Lill

Westmoreland County V z
Personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the aforesaid County William Stokke J st & made oath that the within certificate contains the truth to the best of his knowledge & belief - Given under my hand this 4 th day of September 1836 -
Thos. Gill J.P. —

State of Virginia Giles County } S.S.
On this 13 day of September 1837 before the subscriber a justice of the peace personally appeared Raleigh Bashaw a minister of the gospel of long standing in this county aged 66 years and of unquestionable character who being sworn saith that for many years he has been acquainted with Richard Payne of this County and has no hesitation in saying that he is a man of as much respectability as any other, and entitled to full credit in any thing he would say — that he does not know any thing of his services in the Revolution of his own knowledge, but would believe any statement he would make on the subject.
Given under my hand this day & year above written
Geo Fichten V.P.

Pine Bluff Ark.
March 12th 1907
To The War - Department Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you please give me a copy of the pension of Richard Payne of Culpepper Co. Va. Richard Payne was seventy seven (77) years old & a resident of Culpepper Co. Va., at the time he was granted this pension (1840) for services rendered in the Revolutionary War.
I desire this information in order to join the Daughters of the American Revolution, I am

seventh in descent from this Richard Payne.
Greene notes on Culpepper Co. Va. record this pension
Thanking you in advance
I remain respectfully
Mrs. Sarah Lundford Malone.
#1888 - E. 6th Street,
Pine Bluff
Ark.

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.
Richard Payne Senr. S. 8929
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring 1781 3 mos Muse Washington Va.   Aug 1781 3 mos Hungenford John F. Mercer "                                     
Battles engaged in, Siege of York, and in engagement with Tarleton at Lowells Store Residence of soldier at enlistment, Westmoreland Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Aug. 10, 1836. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Culpeper Co. Va. Age at date of application, born June 18, 1763 in Westmoreland Co. Va.
Remarks: No data as to family.

Personal request by Mr. Wise Kelly. Fairfax - Va.
July 26 - 1928 -
Richard Payne - S. 8929.

1907. Apr. 1. Visit to Sarah L. Malone (w) 1923, Jan. 18 " " Mrs. P. H. Cullen - En Letter in L. 6400 - Spencer Withers 1928 - July 31. Visit to Miss Kelly - awf.
Rev. Wm
8929
INVALID.
File No. 8929
Richard Payne Prin. Rev. Wm
Act: June 7 th 1832.
Index: - Vol. 1st , Page 288
[Arrangement of 1870.]