Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 48412, James Burton, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Burton, James Widow Elizabeth
S. 48412 B.L. Mt. 1924-300
CONTENTS

Oct. 28/98.
Miss Fannie W. Foote. Baltimore, Md.
Feb. 20-1901 Mrs. J. M. Parkman Bunker Hill Bldg. Date & no of ctf & rate & term of annuity when payable
 1907 Dec 13 Hist. to Jeff W. Bedford, c  1921 Dec 8 Hist. to Ray F. Stone. Letter in 6160 Johnstone.  1926 May 12 Hist. to Mary E. Norwood  1929 Feb. 5- " " Mrs. H. E. Ward  1938 Jan 13- " " Mabel L. Hester  1938 Aug 3- " " Elizabeth W. Kelner  1938 Oct 13- " " Margaret H. Johnson - see her letter in 5352 and 5353  1939 Nov. 25 Hist. to J. P. Dakes. copied and sent. 
1940 Feb. 5- Hist. to Hon. Alben W. Barkley for Mrs. Josephine Bach.
Revolutionary (act May 15. 1828)
No. 1154
H.B. H.P. 2
James Burton
(Wid.) Elizabeth of _____
Rank Captain
Company _____
Regiment Col Taylor Va Troops
Rate per month $40.
Commencing March 3. 1826
Ending Aug 21. 1829 date of death
Certificate dated Jany 16 1834, and sent _____ 18 _____
Payable at Treasury _____ Agency _____ _____ Attorney.
Act 4th July, 1862.
Book _____ Vol. _____ Page _____

James Burton of the county of Orange and state of Virginia, being in sound and responsible mind hereby make and constitute this my last will and testament disannulling all others heretofore made, in manner and form following (Civil.)
First. After my debts I desire that my general expenses and all my just debts be paid.
Secondly. My lands in the state of Kentucky I give to my four sons Beshul, James, William and John agreeable to the division made by Mr. Wm Taylor, lot N o one I give to my son Beshul Burton containing 313 acres to him and his heirs forever. Lot N o 2 I give to my son William Burton containing 312 acres to him and his heirs forever. Lot N o 3 I give to my son James Burton containing 270 acres to him and his heirs forever having heretofore made deeds of conveyance to my sons W m and James for their lots and lot N o 3 I lend to my son John M c Burton's widow as long as his children remain with her, and if she remains a widow during her widowhood, and then I give it to his surviving children to be equally divided among them.
3 rd My lands in the state of Ohio I give to my three daughters to Franky (Bridges) 500 acres to Mary Brown 500 acres and to Ann Elizabeth Burton 666 2/3 acres to them and their heirs forever, having heretofore made them rights to the 2 d lands.
4 th I give to the legal heirs of my son William Burton two hundred and twenty dollars to pay them for their portion part of his mother's land sold by a decree of Orange court which I purchased having settled with and paid all the

others who were entitled to their proportion was I paid my daughters Elizabeth Stone and Polly W. Brant and in their lifetime all that they were entitled to from their said relations.
5 th I give to my daughter, Franky Gouandage my negro girl Daffy and Caroline to her and her heirs forever.
6 th I give to my daughter Nancy Bannan a negro boy named Simon, and three or seven dollars in place of one, as. I have not heretofore given her one, to her and her heirs forever.
7 th I give to my daughter Miss Elizabeth Branton negroes Phillis and her child Arner, Polly and Monroe to her and her heirs forever.
8 th I give to my son Beasly Branton negroes David and Ben in his mothers care until he arrives to lawful age she having the privilege of giving them to her sooner or later at her discretion.
9 th I give to my helpless daughter Ursula Branton negroes, Mourning, Pricia, Branton and Elliott in her mothers care as long as her mother lives, at the death of her mother, she and her negroes, then in the care of her sister Miss Elizabeth Branton and my will and desire is that my daughter Ann Elizabeth shall have a horse, a bed and furni- ture household and table furniture, equal to those that has left me and that my son Beas- ly shall have the same kind in value and that my daughter Ursula shall have a bed and furniture and other furniture if she needs them. If either of these negroes given to my different children by name should die before they get possession of them, then and in that case they are to be made good to them out of the balance of my estate.
10 th

18 th I lend to my wife all the balance of my estate both real and personal of every kind during her life and after her death to be equally divided among my following children viz: Rosalie, Ann (Elizabeth), Ursula Parton, Franky Goodridge and Nancy Brown, to them and their heirs forever. With this exception one half acre of the tract of land which I now live on, in my upper orchard, including the graveyard in reserve for that use. Also my yearly interest of my three fifth part stock I leave to my daughter Ursula after the death of her mother and so soon as the principal is paid, I give it to my four daughters Franky Goodridge, Nancy Brown, Ursula Parton and Ann (Elizabeth) Parton, to be equally divided among them; the proportion hereof given to my three youngest children in case either of them should die before they marry or arrive to lawful age, that part to ascend to the two surviving children, to them and their heirs forever. And lastly I appoint my friends George Stephens and George Harmon executors to this my last will. Witness my hand and seal this 24 th Novr. 1828.
Attest
James Parton (Seal)
Robt Cave
James Way
Whereas I James Parton of the county of Grayson and state of Virginia having herewith annexed, made and executed my last will and testament which said last will includes all my estate of every description as far as my recollection serves, except a certain tract of land lying and being in the aforesaid county of Grayson and adjoining Robt. Cave, the widow Parton and others and containing one hundred and forty two acres, more or less, the full and complete right of the said land, being and lying in my wife Elizabeth Parton and it being our desire to dispose of the same, as it

in the following manner, to wit, after our decease we give and bequeath the said tract of land to our daughter Ann (Elizabeth) Burton with its appurtenances to her and her heirs forever. Witness our hands and seals this 26 th Novr. 1828.
Attest Robt. Cave James Wayt.
James Burton (Seal) Elizabeth Burton (Seal)
A monthly court held for the county of Orange in the court house, on Monday the twenty sixth of October 1829. This last will and testament of James Burton, deceased, was proved by the oaths of Robert Cave and James Wayt, the witnesses thereto, and together with the codicil thereto written, which was proved by the oaths of Robert Cave and James Wayt the witnesses thereto read read and to be recorded. - and on the motion of George Stephens an executor therein named, who made oath thereto according to law, and together with Joseph Stephens, Hugh Stephens, James Wayt and James Simmons his securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of twenty thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs. certificate was granted him for obtaining probat. thereof in due form.
Attest,
Reynolds Chapman clk.
State of Virginia, to wit, In County Court of Orange.
In Testimony that the foregoing is a true copy of the last will and testament of James Burton, deceased, with the codicil thereto, of record in the said court, and that the certificate of probat. thereof is a true copy from the record, I, Reynolds Chapman, Clerk of the said court, hereto put my hand and affix the seal of the said court this 24 th day of November, 1832, and in the 57 th year of the commonwealth.
Reynolds Chapman
Rev

For the purpose of obtaining the balance of pay due my said husband, the late Capt. James Barton of the County of Orange  Orange State of Virginia - under the act of 15 th May 1828 granting full pay for life to the officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution, who should serve to the end of the war in actual service, or remaining as retiring officers until the close of our Revolutionary struggle. - In the early part of the year 1776 - he was appointed an Ensign from the Tanks and went to the north where he remained in active service till the latter part of the year 1778 - when he was sent on the recruiting service - In the Spring of the year 1778 - he was appointed a Lieutenant in the Regt. to guard the Convention prisoners then stationed in Charlottesville under the command of Col. Francis Payton of the va Cont. Lines and Col. James Wood who was his  senior Col. and promoted from a Lieutenant to a Captaincy and continued in active service, till that Regt. was abandoned in the Spring of the year 1781 - when he became supernumerary as the other officers died and remained as such until the end of the war and always liable to be called into service ever afterwards - being thus in truth in the service of his Country from the very beginning until the end of the Revolutionary struggle.
At the time Capt. James Barton died which was in the month of August 1825, he the said Barton was entitled to the pay of a Captain for three years and half and under the above act of 15 th May 1828 -

It is therefore asked that the pay may be accorded to his widow. She claims also to be the widow divisee of her said husband the late Capt. James Burton.
Therefore know all men by these presents That I Elizabeth Burton of the County of Orange State of Virginia do hereby make invote and appoint the Honble John M c Parton my true and lawful attorney to ask demand and receive from the proper officer in Washington City the pay to which I am entitled on account of the military services of Capt. Burton said and the three fourths pay - under the act of 15 th May 1828 granting full pay for life from the 3 rd March 1826 and which was not known to Capt. Burton in his life time - The said pay is intended for myself and there is no attachment or lien upon it - As witness my hand and seal this 29 th day of Nov. 1833 -
Elizabeth Burton
State of Virginia
County of Fauquier
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the said county Elizabeth Burton the widow of the late Capt. James Burton and acknowledged the power of attorney and declaration thereto subscribed to be her act and deed and request me to certify the same.
Given under my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of Nov 1833 -
Daniel White

This is a copy of Miss Ford's abstract.
mc
February 5, 1940
BA-J/MCS James Burton, S.48412
Honorable Alben W. Barkley United States Senate Washington, D.C.
My dear Senator:
Reference is made to your letter of January 31, 1940, in which you request the record of James Burton, a Revolutionary War soldier who was in the battle of Guilford Court House, North Carolina, which information is desired by Mrs. Josephine Bach of Jackson, Kentucky.
The data which follow were taken from papers in claims on file under S.48412 and based on the Revolutionary War service of James Burton.
The date and place of birth of James Burton and the names of his parents are not shown.
James Burton, of Orange County, Virginia, was promoted from the ranks, November 5, 1776, to ensign, and "went to the north." On March 13, 1778, he was Lieutenant in the Second Virginia Regiment and he was commissioned October 8, 1779, Captain of Colonel Francis Taylor's Convention Guards, was stationed at Albemarle Barracks and continued in the service until sometime in May, 1781, when he became a supernumerary officer.
James Burton died August 21, 1829, in Orange County, Virginia.
His widow, Elizabeth Burton, was allowed the pension due him, on her application executed November 29, 1833, at which time she was a resident of Orange County, Virginia. On account of his service in the Revolution, she was allowed three hundred acres of bounty land, also.
The date and place of birth of the widow, Elizabeth Burton, and the names of her parents are not shown, nor are there any data relative to the marriage of James Burton and the said Elizabeth.

Reference was made in 1828 to the children of James Burton, as follows: James Burton, William Burton, John Burton, Bezaleel or Bezabel Burton, Frances Goodridge, Anne Elizabeth Burton, Nancy Brown, Ursula Burton, Elizabeth Stone and Polly A. Brent.
It was stated in 1823 that Bezaleel (Bezabel) Burton was the only son then living and that he would be soon twenty-one years of age.
If information relative to the land received by Elizabeth Burton is desired, it is suggested that application be made to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, Washington, D.C. citing the following data: Bounty Land Warrant #1924 for 300 acres issued March 8, 1833, to Elizabeth Burton on account of the Revolutionary War service of James Burton.
This is the only James Burton who lived in a state south of New York that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

BURTON, JAMES (VA) S-48412
17 1/2"

Received of James Burton two body shirts one Hunting shirt, and one ft. Stocking it being part of Clothing due whilst a soldier in Col. S. Taylor's Reg. Guard 11 th Nov. 1831. John Young

BURTON, JAMES (VA.) S- 48412

Received of James Burton two Body Shirts one Hunting Shirt & one ft. Stockings. 9 th May 1781. William Woodcock
Received of James Burton two Body Shirts one Hunting Shirt & one ft. Stockings. 9 th May 1781. Richard Purdie

State of Virginia County of Orange
I Elizabeth Burton Widow and devisee of the late Capt James Burton of the Revolution do declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, that Capt Burton did enter the Army of the Revolution at an early period of the War as will appear more fully by reference to his Commission as Ensign bearing date 5. Nov 1776 and accompanying this declaration, I am unable to say what Regiment he belonged to, when first appointed into the service; But at the close of the war was a Capt Commanding a company under the Command of Col. Francis Taylor & I have been informed that he became a supernumerary and retired as the other officers did who belong to the Regiments of guards, stationed at the Albemarle barracks. He remained in the regiment until the  disbanded  at  the  close  of  the  war , and I have in my possession several papers which prove most conclusively that Capt Burton was in service, at least as the winter 1780 & 81. and I have no idea that he gave up his commission or was superceded by any other officer. Nor do I believe that he

transferred his claim to it in any manner whatsoever. Therefore I know all men by these presents that I. Elizabeth Burton, do hereby appoint and retain Archibald M. Green of the County of Culpeper and State of Virginia my attorney to demand and receive the sum of three hundred dollars as aforesaid, and my said Attorney is empowered to constitute and appoint a substitute for the special purpose above expressed Given as witness my hand and seal this 18 th day July 1832.
Elizabeth Burton Seal
Orange County To Wit
This day Elizabeth Burton the subscriber to the foregoing declaration, personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, and acknowledged the above power of attorney hereto annexed to be her free act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned. Given under my hand this 18 th day July 1832.
Darius White

Virginia, Orange County To wit
I Reynolds Chapman, clerk of the county court of the county aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Daniel White Gentleman, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate of acknowledgment before him by Elizabeth Burton of the foregoing power of attorney, was on the day of the date of the said certificate, an acting Justice of the peace in the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are due to all his acts as such Justice. In testimony whereof I have hereunto put my hand and affixed the seal of the said court this 25 th day of July in the year 1832 and of the Commonwealth the fifty seventh.
Reynolds Chapman

Rev 4 Jan 1833.
Orange City 30th Decr 1832
Sir
On the 29 th insto I acknowledged a Power of Attorney and declaration before Leon d White a Magistrate in this County, in order to obtain the benefits of an act of 15 th May 1828 which pay was due to my dec d husband the late Captain Sam l Burton and understanding from the wording of the said Act of 15 th May 1828 that Capt d Burton was entitled to the benefits of said Act and that it has been the practice of the Department to grant to the widow (what may be due at the time of the death of the  officer ) if there be one. I beg leave to ask that the pay may be recorded to me and that a Certificate may be enclosed to me at Burtonsville P.O. Orange County Va, for the whole amount found due under said Act. The nearest U.S. Branch Bank is at Rich d Va and the nearest Branch Bank of Virginia is at Fredericksburg; but as there will be but one Certificate, and no semi-annual pay, I ask that the payment be made through one of your Banks, which would relieve me of much trouble. If the Hon ble Bro d McPatter to whom the Power of Attorney was made, would prefer that the Certificate should be enclosed to him to his receiving it you will please comply with his request and do the needful as the evidence will accompany the declaration and is hoped will be found sufficient. Under the foregoing regulations of the Dept e this application is made and it is hoped that the evidence proving that I am the widow is more satisfactory to the Department.
I am very Respectfully Your O bt Servant,
Elizabeth Burton
To the Hon ble The Secretary of the Treasury Washington City

Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" approved 15th May, 1828.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
13th June 1832.
Upon the decease of any Officer or Soldier, who has been found entitled to the benefits of the above-mentioned Act, the amount of pay accruing to the time of his decease will be paid to his widow, on her making application and transmitting, evidence of her being the widow.
If there be no widow, the amount will be paid to the children, on their transmitting evidence that there is no widow, that they are the children, and all the children, and are of age. If the children be under age the money will be paid to their Guardian, on his transmitting evidence that there is no widow, and that he has been appointed guardian, and that there are no other children. If some of the children be of age, and some under age, the money will be paid to those who are of age, jointly with the guardian of those who are under age.
If there be neither widow nor children, the money will be paid to the legal representatives: and in that case, the Executor or Administrator should transmit evidence of his authority, and that the deceased left neither widow nor children.
The time of the decease of the Officer or Soldier whose pay is claimed, must be proved, in all cases.
The evidence to be produced in either of the above cases, may be a certificate of the clerk of some court of Record, under the seal of the court, that the facts have been proved in open court to the satisfaction of said court: Or, in case the applicant should prefer, or find it more convenient, the annexed blank forms may be executed.
LOUIS Mc. LANE, Secretary of the Treasury.

No of orig Payt 1154
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
4 Jan. 7 1834.
The widow of James Burton late _____ of _____ in the County of Orange — in the State of Virginia has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828. She He states that he was as an officer on the Continental line, and served as such until the end of the war  he became supernumerary in the spring of 1781 at which period he was a Captain in the Taylors, Wood's regiment of the Virginia line; and that he received commutation certificates for the five years full pay granted by the resolve of 22 March, 1783; and, further, that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1820, for whether he was a pensioner dollars, paid to him by the agent in the State of _____
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far these several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary Francis A. Dickinson.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
8 th January 1834
It appears by the records in this office, that final settlement certificates have been issued for the commutation of five years full pay to _____ in the _____ line, amounting to _____ dollars.
It further appears that Cap t . James Burton - (not) is now on the pension list of the _____ agency, and has been since the 3 rd March 1826 at the rate of _____ per month.
The Revolutionary records on file in this office, furnish no information in relation to Captain James Burton's services as an officer in the Virginia line. It may be proper to state, that in March last, The Hon. John M. Patton, transmitted to this office some papers in relation to Cap t . James Burton's services, and from them it appeared that he was appointed a Captain under the Resolution of Congress, of the 9 th January 1779, which authorized

The raising of Troops for the purpose of guarding the convention - on Troops at Albemarle Barracks - for 12 months - and were therefore not entitled to half-pay for life, or commutation -
Wm Hays
STAMPED WITH WOOD INK
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT

I do hereby certify that I was appointed by the late Captain James Burton as one of his executors named in his will, he was very desirous that I should act as such but unavardably prevented from acting as one of the Exors on account of my age and ill health at the time of his death which was on or about the 21 st day of August 1829. I do know that he was the very identical Officer referred to in Mrs Elizabeth Burton, appli- -cation. and that said Elizabeth is now living in my neighbourhood and the widow of the said Capt. James Burton died, to whom the whole of Capt. Burtons estate both real and personal was devised after paying certain specific lega- -cies - which the Will of Capt. Burton on record in the Clerks office in the County Court of Orange County, will more fully explain. -
There children to whom are devised certain -in property at the death of Mrs. Burton the widow are of age with the exception of one, which is the only son living Elizabeth Burton who will soon have arrived to the age of 21 years. Nancy Brown Francis Goodridge Anne Elizabeth Burton & Ursula Burton are all of age The last named (Ursula), the affectionate daughter mentioned in Capt. Burtons will reside with her mother who is the guardian as the will will more fully explain. -
The will of Capt. Burton leaves it dispo- -tionary with his widow to give to the youngest child - Elizabeth, at her pleasure and when she may think it most advisable and proper.

The estate of Capt. Burton is not in debt - see the legacies and paid and money believe.
In conclusion I'll observe that it was the wish of said Burton, if any money or bounty should be recovered or granted hereafter on account of his military services as a Captain in the army of the Revolution, that it should be granted to his widow. I have heard him express his wishes as to that effect more than once. -
I became acquainted with Capt. Burton after his return from the north in 1778 - and from that time until his death. He marched prisoners from the north and guarded the prisoners until the spring of 1781 - acting in the double capacity of Major and Captain to which fact I have a personal knowledge - In the spring of '81 the left was disbanded and the said Burton returned to Orange County where he remained and died on the 21 st August 1829 - honored by all who knew him while living and regretted since dead.
Given under my hand and seal this 30 th December 1833 - George Shearman (Dead)
The undermentioned in the tenth line from the bottom of page on the 1 st side was made before signing and execution of the foregoing certificate. -
Test: George Shearman
Elizabeth A. Burton
A. M. Green

State of Virginia, Orange County, wirt.
I Reynolds Chapman clerk of the County Court of Orange certify that Daniel White gentle- man, is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is as I verily believe, genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, this 31 st day of December, one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
Reynolds Chapman

Rev James Burton 8 o 1924
Pennington
300 acres

B. 48412
An order to Lieut. James Burton, 2 nd Va. regt. to march his squad of disbanded soldiers to Virginia and there to enter the recruiting service of men for 3 yrs. or during the war; signed Walter Stewart, Col. Commdg Genl. Ward's brigade; dated Mar. 13, 1778.
A pay roll of Capt. James Burton's co. in the regt. of Guards at Albemarle Barracks, commd. by Col. Fra. Taylor, for Jan. & Feb. 1780.
A muster roll of same company in same regt. for months of Mar. to July, 1780 inc., showing date of James Burton's commission as Capt. Oct. 8, 1779; signed John Roberts, Maj. regt.; mustered Aug. 1, 1780.
The three papers last named have been removed from claim to be sent to the War Dept.
Sent to War Dept. Jan'y 16, 1913.

Can, and have been for many years, well acquainted with George Chapman, who has signed the foregoing paper, and can with perfect truth say, that I never knew a man in whose integrity and veracity I would place more implicit confi- dence.
Reynolds Chapman.
Orangeburgh December 31. 1833 }

I certify that James Burton of Orange County was first a Lieut. and subsequently a Captain in the Regiment of Guards that guarded the Convention Troops of Burgoyne's Army at the Barracks in Albemarle County and that he continued in the said Regt. also acted as adjutant to the Regiment and that he continued in the said Regiment until it was discharged which was in or about May 1781 - I knew him well & he was considered as a meritorious officer , by all the Officers of the Regiment
He retired as the rest of the officers did for the want of command and I have no hesitation in saying he would have re-entered the service if he had been ordered to do so.
Given under my hand this 9 th January 1833 -
Lt. Col. Robert E. Lee late Regt. of Guards
Witness John D. Porter

Iglew Bunker Hill Ills Feb-9-1901
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Have you any record of Pension paid to James Burton a soldier of the Revolutionary War from the state of Virginia. If no record of pension to him have you one of pension to widow of said James Burton of Virginia If so can you tell where said pension was paid or certificate of same issued and date of same and oblige
Mrs J. M. Parham Bunker Hill Ills

# 312 East Lafayette ave.
Baltimore Md.
Sep 27 th 18
Chief Clerk
O. M. & N. Dept.
Dear Sir
Will you kindly send me the records of John & James Barton Revolution soldiers from Virginia; references in O. M. & N. Dept are {9760 W.} {5-2 36 W.} Hoping this will not be too much trouble I am
Resp Yours
(Miss) Lannie H. Foose

1100.
Oliver Barrett
D. Comp sent to papers 10 Dec 35

ALBEN W. BARKLEY KENTUCKY
Navy Bldg R 1741-57
United States Senate
CONFERENCE OF THE MAJORITY
January 31st., 1940
My dear Mr. Brown:
I have a letter from a very dear friend of mine, Mrs. Josephine Bach, of Jackson, Kentucky, asking me if it would be possible to get the military record of a relative of hers, one James Burton , who served during the Revolutionary War . He is said to have participated in the Battle of Guilford Court House, N.C. I have taken this matter up with the War Department, but they did not have the record. They said however that the collection of Revolutionary War records in that office, is incomplete, and suggested that I take the matter up with the Veterans Administration. If you have a record of this veteran and will send it to me so that I may turn it over to Mrs. Bach I am sure it will be appreciated.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Very sincerely yours,
Alben W. Barkley
u.

Route 5 Box 891 Memphis Tenn.
Dear Sir -
Will you please send me the Revolutionary Service of James and Hutchinson Burton of Virginia
Yours truly J R Oakley

Kenmore N.Y. 16 July 1938.
Veterans Administration Bureau Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:
Interested in knowing if John White Rev. Soldier of Va. who was living in Mason Co. Ky in 1840 (according to Collins History of Ky.) was a pensioner-
#2 - James Burton who served in Va line 3 years and received by 1850 Ky. land warrant # 650 for 3 years service was he a pensioner? -
#3 Michael Snyder served from Union Co Indiana in War of 1812 - pension was issued to wife Rachael Snyder - will you please send data on same. Thanks.
Sincerely
203 M c Kinley Ave. Elizabeth U. Kelsen

Stamp gone when rec. in Rec. 1812 trans lost - J
"At the Sign of the Crest"
CENTERVILLE, MICH.
Temp. address 651 Putnam Ave. Detroit, Dec. 9. '37
Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Can you send me any information on the family of James Burton, Capt. Va. Convention Guards, 1779-80. Died Aug. 21, 1829.
His birth, residence, wife's maiden name, names of children, are necessary for D.A.R. records.
Thanking you for a prompt reply,
Very sincerely,
Mabel Louise Keech.

1636 N. 18
Abilene, Texas
March 14, '26
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
It has been suggested from the War Department, Adjutant General's Office, that perhaps you can give me additional information about the war record of the Continental soldier James Burton of Orange County Virginia. There were two Continental soldiers by that name and I would like any information you have about either or both of them.
Respectfully yours
(Mrs.) Mary E. Norwood

O'eenlake Or.
May. 1. 1928.
Commissioner Of Pensions,
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Please advise me if the name of James Burten , Ensign and 2nd Lieut. in Capt. Francis Taylors Co. of 2nd Virginia Reg. under Col. Alexander Spetsweed and Col. Christian Febiger appears on the pension roll of Revolutionary soldiers. Or his wifes pension. Am a descendant of James Burten.
Very Respectively
(Mrs H. E. W)
Mrs Helen M. Warren

JEFF W. BEDFORD, COUNCILMAN TWELFTH WARD
Council Chamber
City Hall
City of Omaha.
A. H. & K. N. W.
J. A. H.
5/28 1907
Abraham Burrow Washington Sir -
"If possible" I desire to secure information at what place in Virginia the Pension of Lieutenant Hutchins Burrow was paid who served in the Continental army & was pensioned. Also Lieut James Burrow, both pensioned
Very Truly
Jeff W. Bedford

Copied A. Woods hist. 10/13/39 - she being ill.
November 25, 1939.
BA-J/107 James Burton S.48412
Mr. J. R. Oakes Route 5, Box 691 Memphis, Tennessee
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to James Burton and Hutchins Burton, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of that war.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.48412, based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War of James Burton.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of James Burton are not shown.
James Burton, of Orange County, Virginia, was promoted from the ranks, November 5, 1776, to ensign, and "went to the north". He was on March 13, 1778, Lieutenant in the Second Virginia Regiment, and was commissioned October 8, 1779, Captain of Colonel Francis Taylor's Convention Guards, stationed at Albemarle Barracks, and continued in the service until some time in May 1781, when he became a supernumerary officer.
James Burton died August 21, 1829, in Orange County, Virginia.
His widow, Elizabeth Burton, was allowed the pension due him, on her application executed November 29, 1833, at which time she was a resident of Orange County, Virginia. She was allowed, also, three hundred acres of bounty land, on account of his service in the Revolution.

The date and place of birth of the widow, Elizabeth Burton, and the names of her parents are not shown, nor are there any date in this claim relative to the marriage of James Burton and the said Elizabeth.
Reference was made in 1833 to the children of James Burton, as follows- James Burton, William Burton, John Burton, Besaleel or Besabel Burton, Frances Goodridge, Anne Elizabeth Burton, Nancy Brown, Ursula Burton, Elizabeth Stone and Polly A. Brent.
It was stated in 1833 that Besaleel (Besabel) Burton was the only son then living, and that he would be soon twenty-one years of age.
If you desire information in regard to the location of the land referred to herein, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and cite the following data- Warrant No.1924, three hundred acres, issued March 8, 1833.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

October 13, 1939
BA-J/AWF James Burton-S. 48412 John Maxey-W. 5351
Mrs. Margaret H. Laughlin 106 Franklin Street Grenada, Mississippi
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Maxey of Prince Edward County, Virginia, also information in regard to Thomas Burton, James Burton, and Hutchens Burton, all of whom served from Virginia, in the War of the Revolution.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request which requires so much time and research.
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War records of John Maxey and James Burton.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
See her letter in John Maxey W. 5351

October 13, 1939
BA-J/AWF James Burton S. 48413
Mrs. Margaret H. Laughlin 108 Franklin Street Grenada, Mississippi
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S.48413, based upon the military service of James Burton, in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of James Burton and names of his parents are not given.
James Burton, of Orange County, Virginia, was promoted from the ranks, November 5, 1776 to ensign, and "went to the north". He was on March 13, 1778, Lieutenant in the Second Virginia Regiment, and was commissioned October 8, 1779, Captain of Colonel Francis Taylor's Convention Guards, stationed at Albemarle Barracks, and continued in the service until sometime in May, 1781, when he became a supernumerary officer.
James Burton died August 21, 1829 in Orange County, Virginia.
His widow, Elizabeth Burton, was allowed the pension due him, on her application executed November 29, 1833, at which time she was a resident of Orange County, Virginia. She was allowed, also, three hundred acres of bounty land, on account of his service in the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of the widow,

Elizabeth Burton, and names of her parents are not shown, nor are there any data in this claim relative to the marriage of James Burton and the said Elizabeth.
Reference was made in 1828 to the children of James Burton, as follows- James Burton, William Burton, John Burton, Bezaleel or Bezabel Burton, Frances Goodridge, Anne Elizabeth Burton, Nancy Brown, Ursula Burton, Elizabeth Stone, and Polly A. Brent.
It was stated in 1833 that Bezaleel (Bezabel) Burton was the only son then living, and that he would be soon twenty-one years of age.
If you desire information in regard to location of the land referred to herein, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and cite the following data-
Warrant #1924- 300 acres- issued March 8, 1833.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

August 3, 1938
Elizabeth U. Kelsey 203 McKinley Avenue Kenmore, New York
BA-J/AWF James Burton-S.48412 Michael Snyder-W.C.8298
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John White who served from Virginia, and in 1840 was living in Mason County, Kentucky, James Burton who served three years in the Virginia Line, and the War of 1812 record of Michael Snyder of Union County, Indiana, wife Rachel.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War and War of 1812 data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request which requires so much time and research.
The Revolutionary War record of James Burton, and the War of 1812 record of Michael Snyder are furnished you herein.
James Burton-S.48412
The data which follow concerning James Burton were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 48412, based on his service in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of James Burton were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
James Burton, of Orange County, Virginia, was

promoted November 5, 1776, from the ranks to ensign, and "went to the north"; he was on March 13, 1778, Lieutenant in the Second Virginia Regiment, and was commissioned October 8, 1779, Captain of Colonel Francis Taylor's Convention Guards, stationed at Albemarle Barracks, and continued in the service until sometime in May, 1781, when he became a supernumerary officer.
James Burton died August 21, 1829 in Orange County, Virginia.
His widow, Elizabeth Burton, was allowed the pension due him, on her application executed November 29, 1833, at which time she was a resident of Orange County, Virginia. She was allowed, also, three hundred acres of bounty land on account of his service in the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of the widow, Elizabeth Burton, were not given, nor were the names of her parents shown, and there are no data in this claim relative to the marriage of James Burton and Elizabeth.
The following children of James Burton were referred to in 1838: James Burton, William Burton, John Burton, Besaleel (Bezabel) Burton, Frances Goodridge, Anne Elizabeth Burton, Nancy Brown, Ursula Burton, Elizabeth Stone, and Polly A. Brent.
It was stated in 1833 that Besaleel (Bezabel) Burton was the only son then living, and that he soon would be twenty-one years of age.
If you desire information in regard to location of land referred to above, you should address The Commissioner of The General Land Office, Washington,

D. C., and furnish the following data:
Warrant #1924- 300 acres- issued March 8, 1833.
*****
Michael Snyder-W. O. 8258
The data relative to Michael Snyder which are furnished herein were obtained from papers on file under W. O. 8258, based on his service in the War of 1812.
Michael Snyder was born in Lee County, Virginia, date not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
Michael Snyder enlisted near Abington, Wayne County, Indiana, and served as a private in Captain John Farlow's company of Indiana militia, from May 18, 1813 until July 18, 1813.
He was allowed forty acres of bounty land on his application executed May 9, 1851, at which time he was fifty-seven years of age, and living in Union County, Indiana. He was allowed, also, one hundred twenty acres of bounty land on his application executed April 16, 1855, still a resident of Union County, Indiana.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 10, 1871, at which time he was living on his farm about one half mile from Brownsville in Union County, Indiana. He died there July 30, 1877.
The soldier, Michael Snyder, married October 8, 1827 in Wayne County, Indiana, Rachel Dawson, widow of Eli Dawson who died August 7, 1826 in Vermilion

County, Illinois; she was referred to, also, as Rachel "Sommers", no explanation given as to the use of this name.
The widow, Rachel Snyder, was allowed pension on account of the service of her husband, Michael Snyder, on her application executed May 18, 1878, at which time she was seventy-four years of age, and a resident of Brownsville, Indiana.
There was no reference to children.
If you desire information in regard to location of the land referred to herein, you should address the same official as given above and furnish the following data:
Warrant #66404- 40 acres- Act of 1850 Warrant #36030-120 acres- Act of 1855.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILL Executive Assistant to the Administrator

January 13, 1938
James Burton S. 48412 BA-J/AWF
Mabel Louise Keech At the Sign of the Crest Centerville, Michigan
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to James Burton, Captain Virginia, Convention Guards in 1779- 1780, died August 21, 1829.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 48412, based upon the service of James Burton in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of James Burton were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
mentioned James Burton of Orange County, Virginia, was promoted on November 5, 1776 from the ranks to Ensign, and "went to the north"; on March 13, 1778, he was Lieutenant in the Second Virginia Regiment, was commissioned October 8, 1779, Captain of Colonel Francis Taylor's Convention Guards, stationed at Albemarle Barracks, and continued in the service until sometime in May, 1781, when he became a supernumerary officer.
He died August 21, 1829 in Orange County, Virginia.
His widow, Elizabeth, was allowed the pension due him, on her application executed November 29, 1833, at which time she was a resident of Orange County, Virginia. Her maiden name was not shown, and there are

no data on file in regard to their marriage, nor was her age given.
The following children of James Burton were referred to in 1828- James Burton, William Burton, John Burton, Bezaleel (Bezabel) Burton, Frances Goodridge, Anne Elizabeth Burton, Nancy Brown, Ursula Burton, Elizabeth Stone, and Polly W. Brent.
It was stated in 1833 that Bezaleel (Bezabel) Burton was the only son then living, and that he would soon be twenty-one years of age.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

February 5, 1939.
Mrs. H. E. Warren, Oceanlake, Oregon.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 48412, it appears that James Burton of Orange County, Virginia, on November 5, 1776 was appointed Ensign, from the ranks.
In 1778, he was Lieutenant of the Second Virginia Regiment; and in the spring of 1779, he was appointed Lieutenant, and afterwards promoted Captain of Colonel Francis Taylor's Convention Guards, and was discharged in May 1781.
He died August 21, 1839 in Orange County, Virginia.
His children were: James, William, John, Bezaleel, Nancy Brown, Frances Goodridge, Anne Elizabeth Burton, Ursula Burton, Elizabeth Stone, and Polly W. Brent.
His widow Elizabeth was allowed pension on her application executed November 29, 1833 while a resident of Orange County, Virginia. Her maiden name and date of marriage are not stated.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

May 12, 1936
Mary E. Norwood 1636 N. 18 Abilene, Texas
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 46412, it appears that James Burton of Orange County, Virginia, on November 5, 1776, was appointed Ensign, from the ranks.
In 1778, he was Lieutenant of the Second Virginia Regiment; and in the spring of 1779, he was appointed Lieutenant, and afterwards promoted Captain of Colonel Francis Taylor's Convention Guards, and was discharged in May 1781.
He died August 21, 1829 in Orange County, Virginia.
His children were- James, William, John, Beza-leel, Nancy Brown, Frances Goodridge, Anne Elizabeth Burton, Ursula Burton, Elizabeth Stone, and

Polly W. Brent.
His widow Elizabeth was allowed pension on an application executed November 29, 1833, she lived in Orange County, Virginia. Her maiden name and date of marriage are not stated.
The above noted James Burton is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, who served in the Virginia Troops.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

December 8, 1921.
Pray F. Stone, 1005 West Bancroft Street, Toledo, Ohio.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 23 rd ultimo you are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. File No. 48.412, it appears that James Burton of Orange County, Virginia, on November 5, 1776, was appointed Ensign from the ranks. In 1778 he was a Lieutenant of the Second Virginia Regiment. In the spring of 1779 he was appointed Lieutenant and afterwards promoted Captain of Colonel Francis Taylor's Convention Guards and was discharged in May 1781.
He died August 21, 1829, in Orange County, Virginia. His children were: James, William, John, Bezaleel, Nancy Brown, Frances Goodridge, Anne Elizabeth Burton, Ursula Burton, Elizabeth Stone and Polly W. Brent.
His widow Elizabeth was allowed pension on an application executed November 29, 1833, she lived in Orange County, Virginia. Her maiden name and date of marriage are not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.