Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30,880, James Booth, Va.

SERVICE
Wa
Broth, James
NUMBER _____
$ 30,880
CONTENTS

Died May 1, 1832
in letter to R. Price Sept 1 1826
835 Kentucky
James Booke
of Woodford in the State of Kentucky who was a W.D. Sgt in the Compy commanded by Captain Pollard of the Regt commanded by Col. Marshall in the Virginia line for Arty: for 3 years from 1778 —
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 120 Dollars — Cents per Ann. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of October 1832 — — — and sent to the Pensioner, Versailles, Ky.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 — 180.00 Pemi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar: '33 60.00 $240.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book D. Vol. 9 Page 32

Commonwealth of Kentucky (Woodford) County set
On this 9 th day of August 1832 personally ap- peared before the county court of (Woodford) James Booth a resident of said county and State afore- said aged between between twenty five and tw- -enty six years who being first duly sworn accor- -ding to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the pro- -vision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States on the 11 th day of February 1778 with Capt Thomas Gallard and served in the 2 nd Virginia regiment of Artillery under the following named officers  1778 Col: Thomas Marshall one of the Majors named Muzzard the name of the other Major not re- -collected that the company officers besides Capt Pol- -land there was a Capt Lint Coons and a Lieut Vaughan. That he enlisted in Richmond county and State of Virginia. That a few days after he enlisted he rendezvoused with the troops at Williams- -burgh at which time he was appointed Orderly Sergeant to the company in which capacity he served until discharged. That he marched from Williamsburgh through North Carolina

into South Carolina. That he was in the Battle of Cameron and wintered the succeeding winter at the Cheraw hills. That he was then marched back to Virginia where he remained until discharged which took place on the 11 th of February 1781 in the City of Richmond Va. having been three years in the service. That he was honorably discharged by Capt Christopher Roane. That said discharge is now so lost or mislaid that it cannot be found. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and he de- clares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency in any State or Territory Subscribed and sworn to the date aforesaid
James Booth
"And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states -
Commonwealth of Kentucky Woodford County set
I John M c Kinney Esq r . Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Booth for a pension - and I do further Certify that Thomas M c Ellen Esq r whose name is annexed to the subjoined Certificate of William Pullen is one of the Commonwealth's Justices of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified as

such, and that his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Versailles this ninth day of August 1832 and in the 11 th Year of the Commonwealth
John McKim Jr. Clerk
No 1889.
Mail
The Honble
James Knox
Secretary War
Washington City
33
P.S. Aug 23 '32
WRE

Commonwealth of Kentucky Warfield County set This day personally appeared before me one of the commissioners of justice of the peace for said coun- ty William Pullen who being duly sworn says he was listed on the 11th day of February 1778 in Richmond county State of Virginia in the same company in the same Regiment with James Booth. That he and said Booth were companions during the three years they were in the service. That he has heard the declaration prepared by said Booth on this sheet and it is substantially true. And that he the said William Pullen is and has been a Prisoner for many years in consideration of the services rendered by himself during the war of the revolution in company of the said Booth. Given under my hand and seal this 9th day of August 1832
J. M. Wells J. M. seal

1889
James Booth
$120,
1182
LE

No 1889
BRIEF in the case of James Booth of Woodford Co Ky in the State of Kentucky (Act 7 June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? A Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? Between 75 & 76 yrs
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     11 th Feby In 17 78 3 - - private orderly sergeant Capt J Pollard 2 d Virginia Reg t of Arty. Col Tho s Marshall Major Maynard Lt Coons Lt Vaughn  
5. In what battles was he engaged? Camden & Cheraw Hills
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Richmond County Virginia
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? by one living witness - Wm Pullen who is himself & has long been on the pension roll
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? There is no certificate of a Clergyman or two Resident County-men
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Waugh Wm Hollison Examining Clerk.

February 5, 1938
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BA-J/EEL aw James Booth-S.30880
Mrs. Charles G. Kibbe 3620-5 th Avenue Los Angeles, California
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.30880, based upon the military service in that war of James Booth.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of James Booth are not shown.
James Booth enlisted in Richmond County, Virginia, February 11, 1778, served as orderly sergeant in Captain Thomas Pollard's Company, Colonel Thomas Marshall's Virginia Regiment, marched to South Carolina, was in the battle of Camden and was discharged February 11, 1781, by Captain Christopher Reane.
Could not identify Capt. Thos. Pollard
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 9, 1832, while residing in Woodford County, Kentucky, aged between seventy-five and seventy-six years.
AB. He died May 16, 1834, place not stated.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension and the name and address of person paid in the case of the Revolutionary War pensioner, James Booth(S.30880), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
James Booth, Certificate No. 835, issued October 19, 1832, rate, $120.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

30880
Rev INVALID.
1907 Apr. 24. Hist. to Mrs. F. A. Carothers. 1938-7265-2 list to Chas. L. Kibto. See letter in case John Moss - P. 11114-EL
File No. 30,880
James Booth Sergt Rev War
Act: June 1 st 1864
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 46
[Arrangement of 1870.]
See Rejected claim 1018. Katy widow of James Booth Va. whose husband died Dec 12, 1817. She based her claim on this man's service.

Oct. 24. - Bardstown Ky C My dear Sir-
Will you kindly send me the full information of the following names from your dept as soon as possible?
James Booth, Woodford Co Ky orderly sergeant Va Line Oct 19 1832: $120. Recd 77. Elisha Yeager - Jefferson Co Ky Feb 2 1833 - $20.
and oblige
Mrs Fannie F. Carothers Regent General Nathaniel Freemason Chapter D. & R.

Information of Revolutionary proof of service by Pension office & record in Pension office of James Booth, Orderly sergeant Va Line Pen-Woodford Co Ky - At 835 Oct 19 - 1832 -
#120 aged 77 yrs -
by gt gt grand daughter Mrs F. A. Carothers.
Bandstrom Ky - U. S. Pension Office.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James Booch 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.
See file 30,880.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Richmond Co., Va. Feby. 11. 78 to Feby 11. 81 dis at Richmond Va Orderly Sergt. Thos. Pollard Thos. Marshall 2 nd Va. Arty.                                                   
Battles engaged in, Camden .
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Date of application for pension, Aug. 9. 1832.
Residence at date of application, Woodford Co., Ky.
Age at date of application, 75  75 -
Remarks: In aid for last paymt etc.
Very respectfully,

February 5, 1933
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Mr. Charles G. Kibbe 3620 5" Avenue Los Angeles, California
DA-J/REL
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War pension records of James Booth, orderly sergeant, Virginia Line, pensioned October 19, 1832, in Woodford County, Kentucky; and John Moss, private, North Carolina Line, pensioned November 10, 1832, in Henderson County, Kentucky.
The records of those soldiers are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.