Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 5860, Thomas Botkin, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Botkin, Thomas.
N 5860
Margaret.
CONTENTS

Having received a legal license for the purpose of joining in marriage (this day at the house of John Pinnick in Augusta county and State of Virginia) Thomas Watkins and Margaret Davenport both of the county and State as above April 21 st 1786
Samuel Shannon V.D.M.

3982
Virginia Richmond
Margaret Botkin
widow of Thomas Botkin Va who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate 23 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of Febry 1849 and sent to
Hon James M c Dowell Hof c
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 134 Vol. 3.
Reported
Feby 22/49

State of Virginia Pocahontas County, } ss.
On this twenty seventh day of April in the year One thousand eight hundred and forty four personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County of Pocahontas, Margaret Botkin, a resident of - in the County of Pocahontas, aged 72 years on the 30 th day of July last, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows?" (or of any subsequent act) That she is the widow of Thomas Botkin, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, in the Militia thereof, that he was drafted in the month of October in the year 1780 to perform a tour of duty against the British Army, that the Company in which he marched rendezvoused in Hambleton Augusta County Virginia, commanded by Captain Patrick Buchanan, (or Buchannan) from which place he was marched through a part of Virginia and North Carolina, to near the Cowpens in the latter State, where he joined the main Army under the Command of Colonel Daniel Morgan, that he was in the battle of the Cowpens, and he continued in the service until the month of March following. That he was in the service this tour full five months, that he was again drafted in the month of September in the year 1781, and that the Company to which he was attached rendez- voused in Hambleton Virginia, under the Command of Captain

Thomas Hicklin from which place he was marched to near York-Town, where they joined the main Army under the Command of Genl George Washington, that he was at the Siege of York-Town, until the Surrender of the British Army by Lord Cornwallis, and helped to guard the Prisoners to the Town of Winchester Virginia, from which place, he returned home that in this town, he served full three months.
She further declares, that she was married to the said Thomas Pethlin, on the 21 st day of April in the year, one thousand seven hundred and eighty six. That her husband the said Thomas Pethlin died on the 14 th day of February in the year 1822; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place, previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four; viz: At the time above stated.
Margaret her Pethlin mark
Sworn and subscribed, on the day and year above written before the subscriber
Thomas Jones a justice of the peace in and for Frederick County Virginia, do certify that the above named Margaret Pethlin, is, from age and other infirmities, unable to travel to the Court House of said County a distance of about twenty six miles. Given under my hand at the County aforesaid the 27 th day of April 1844
Th Jones J P

The affidavit of Edward Morton a Revolutionary pensioner of Pendleton County; Saith he served a tour of duty in Company with Thomas Bothin the husband of Margaret Bothin, that they were drafted in the month of October 1780 were marched for through part of Virginia and North Carolina to the Cowpens in the latter State, and was with him the said Thomas Bothin in the battle of the Cowpens, and returned home in March following, and that they were in the service full five months
his Edward M. Morton mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the 10 th day of May 1844 before the Subscriber
Th Jones J.P.
The affidavit of John Stuart a Revolutionary pensioner of Bath County Virginia; Saith he served a tour of duty in Company with Thomas Bothin the husband of Margaret Bothin, that they were drafted in the month of September 1781 and were marched from Augusta County Virginia, to near York Town and was with him at the Siege of York Town until the surrender of the British Army by Lord Cornwallis, when this affiant was discharged and returned home - that he has distinct recollection of the length of time that he was in the service, but believes that it was between two and three months
John Stuart
Sworn to, and subscribed, in the County Pendleton on the 10 th day of May 1844 before the Subscriber
Th Jones J.P.

1128 The affidavit of Thomas Jones of Pendleton County Virginia of Lawful age; Saith, that he was acquainted with Thomas Borkin named in the foregoing declaration, more than twenty years, and that he always heard him spoken of by his neighbours as Revolutionary Soldier.
Thomas Jones Sworn to and Subscribed on the 5 th day of July 1844 before the subscriber
Geo. W. Dice J.P.
At a Court held for Pendleton County on Thursday the 8 th day of August 1844. The Court having examined the foregoing Declaration of Margaret Borkin Widow of Thomas Borkin dec d who was a Pensioner in this County, and the certificates accompanying the same, approved the same, and order to be certified to the War Department.
Col. W. Dyer J.P.
I Edmund W. Dyer Deputy Clerk of the Court of Pendleton County, certify that Thomas Jones is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 9 th day of August in the year 1844.
Col. W. Dyer J.P.

No 11286
Margaret Polkine
Widow of Thomas
or
Act 7 July 1838
Adm o 7 mo per
$23 33 per ann
Act 3 March 1843
adm o 7 mo per
$23 33 per ann
Hon J. S. Pennybacker
Senate W. State,

Attest J. S. Pennybacker Jan 7. 1846
7493.
Virginia.
Margaret Bothin, widow of Thomas Bothin, who was a private, in the Virginia line.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30. day of Dec: 1845, and sent to Hon: J. S. Pennybacker, U. S. Senate.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
4 17 June, 1844.
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2 Page 134.

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Hon. James M c Dowell H Rep

State of Virginia.
On this 1 st . day of January 1849, before me Sam d Jones D a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Highland, in the said State personally appeared Margaret Botkin, a resident of the said County aged seventy-nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Thomas Botkin, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and that under the Act of Congress of the 17. June 1844, she re- ceived a pension at the rate of twenty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum. She further declares that she is still the widow of her Thomas Botkin
Witness. Mrs. Botkin
Margaret X Botkin mark
R. B. Devericks
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written, before me
Sam d Jones J. Peace
I certify that Margaret Botkin, the Declarant above named, is personally known to me
Sam d Jones J. Peace
State of Virginia, Highland County, to wit;
I Adam Stephenson jr Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Samuel Jones is a Jus- tice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that he is legally authorized to act as such, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and, there being no seal provided for the said Court, affix a my private seal this 2 d day of January 1849.
A Stephenson jr Clerk of the Court of Highland County

9797.
Virginia.
Margaret Bolkin,
Widow of Thomas Bolkin, who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 11 th February, 1822, of Pendleton in the State of Va. who was a private in the commanded by Captain _____ of the commanded by _____ in the Virginia _____ line for 7 months,
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond & at the rate of 23 — Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of Dec: 1840 and sent to Hon. J. S. Pennybacker, S. S. Senate.
Total amount, $ 116.65
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by  Millstewart  Clerk Book  8  Vol.  1  Page  263.

Very WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5860
Margaret Botkin Widow Thomas Botkin Deceased
Act: Feb. 2, 1844
Index:—Vol. A , Page 72
[Arrangement of 1870.]
11.286
Margaret Botkin Eva
Susannah Lib & H. m. D. m. Oct 31. 1844 " Hon. William Taylor May 16. 1845.
Act July 7 th 38

Jan 7. 46
Mayt Bolkun
Wm J. S. Edwards - Washington City Pennsylvania Wm J. S. Botten 1846
J. J. Pennypacker 88

Washington City, January the 6 th 1846.
Dear Sir:
I have just received the certificate of the Secretary of War in regard to the Pension of Margaret Bothin, widow of Thomas Bothin, a private & I must again trouble you to know what is necessary yet to be done by Mrs Bothin before she can draw the money. Is it necessary that evidence should be furnished, & if so to whom, - that Mrs B - is still alive & unmarried, & what is the course of procedure to get the money. - An early answer is respectfully asked. -
Very Respectfully,
Mr. J. L. Edwards
Yours &c
J. L. Pennycuick

Dec 23 45
Rec d.
Mayant Bolhur
Mr. J. L. Edwards
Washington City
D. C.
Rev. A. S. Rev. Ser

Senate Chamber, Dec r the 23 d 1843-
Dear Sir:-
You will oblige me very much by enclosing the enclosed letter & giving me the information desired by Mr. Loomis. -
Very respectfully, Your obedient servant J. L. Pennybacker

I Deborah Dyer Clerk of the Court of Peniteton County certify that George W. Dier is a Magistrate in the said County of Peniteton, duly commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his official acts as such - and I further certify that I have the signature of the said Geo. W. Dier accompanying the papers of Margaret Worthington Widow of Thomas (not here doc.) and that I believe the same to be genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 11 th day of January 1845
D. Dyer C.P.C.
by Geo. W. Dyer S.C.

Bothin { Certificate and { of Marriage Doverick {

State of Virginia.
Augusta County Court Clerk's Office 1884.
I Jefferson Hinner, Clerk of the County Court aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears from the records of my office that a marriage was solemnized by the Reverend Samuel Hinner and between Thomas Bothin and Margaret Deverichs on the 24 th day of April 1 st 1886. Given under my hand this 13 th day of December 1884.
Jefferson Hinner, Clerk Jacob F. Struble D.C. J. F. S.

Dr hi
The enclosed papers were sent to me last winter with a request that I would hand them to you to be used in support of the claim of Margaret Botkin the widow of Thos Botkin and for a pension, now on file in your office. Mr Jones who forwarded them to me stated that you had written to him, that the official character of the magistrate, and the date of the marriage must be shown by the certificate of the clerk of the county, which is now done. If any thing more is wanting will you be so obliging as to inform Mr Thomas Jones of it, by letter directed to Doe Hill Pendleton County Va

or by letter to me
Respy
Yr obt serv
Wm Lloyd
Leah P. May 9 th
1845

11286 Pendleton Co. Va 15 Augt 1844
H. Jones Declaration of Margaret Botkin
D. 245
23 d August 1841
Pension Office
Va July 7 1838 Margt Botkin

Pendleton County Virginia August 15 th 1844
Dear Sir,
I herewith enclose the declaration of Margaret Botkin, the widow of Thomas Botkin, (decd) who was a soldier of the Revolution, in order that she may be placed on the pension list of the United States, in pursuance of the laws thereof. You will please inform me at your earliest convenience the result of her application and if anything is wanting in the evidence please inform me what it is
I have the honour to be very Respectfully your Ob t Servant
Th James
Hon William Wilkins Secretary of War
11286
Margaret Botkin
Pa
act 7 July 38
m 86 - dcd 1832
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