Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4,141, May Burton, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Burton, May Sarah
N. 4141
CONTENTS

Lee Intenā,
Jan 27/53
Decision of Secretary affirmed. - See letter to A. F. Clements, Aug 12/53. Source 20 March 94
5. 210.
Virginia
N.
which Burton deceased of May Burton died on the 1829
in the State of as a Capt. in the captain of the in the
VA
commanded commanded
Revolution
on the Roll of Richmond
rate of 240 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 day of March, 1831 - ending 28, Sept, 1842
Certificate of Pension issued the 19, day of March 1853 and sent to
J. F. Clements
Answers to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Present.
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the
Recorded by R. M. Mac Clerk Vol. Page 377

W 6719 (no 1) Sarah Barton dec. Widow of Rev May Verga died July 1836
Married 1774 husband died 1829 Widow died 14 Sep 1842 Oct 16 1846
Dec 46
W. S. Allison (Washington City)

Declaration
Of Benjamin Burton administrator of Sarah Burton who was the wife of Captain May Burton
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4th July 1834
State of Virginia, County of Green } ss
On this fifteenth day of January 1846 personally appeared before the court of the county of Green, Benjamin Burton a resident of the county of Madison and State of Virginia, aged sixty-one years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration, as administrator of Sarah Burton, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed passed July 4, 1834: That she is the widow of May Burton, who was a captain in the revolutionary war, He says that he heard his Father Captain May Burton say that he served two tours as captain in the militia, but he is unable to say what was the length of the tours, and if he was engaged in any battles he does not recollect of hearing his Father speak of them, He states that he has heard him speak of going to the Barracks in the county of Albemarle Virginia as captain of a company, to guard prisoners, to the Barracks, he is unable to state what years he was in the services as captain of the militia or the length of time he was at the Barracks, but he distinctly recollects of hearing him speak of performing the services as he has stated, but refers to the evidence that will be sent to establish the length of the tours and the length of time he served at the Barracks and the years that it was performed
He further declares that Sarah Burton was married to the aforesaid May Burton in seventeen hundred and seventy-six but he is unable to state the month or the day of the month:— That May Burton died on the 15th day of May eighteen hundred and twenty-nine and that she remained a widow until her death which took place on the fourteenth day of September eighteen hundred and forty-two which will more fully appear by reference to

The proof herunto annexed, I refer to the family record which he states that is in his Father's hand right to more fully to establish their marriage, which shows that Lucy Burton was born April 28th 1778. The names of the children that are living, are, Fanny Buckner Benjamin Burton, Hannah Bradford, Judith Web Martha Craig and Mary Mariah Eddins. He states that what he has stated in relation to the marriage is from the information of others; and the reason that he has not applied for the pension during his Mother's life time he did not know that she was entitled to it. He further states that he has heard his Father, Capt. May Burton say that he resided in the county of Orange when when he entered the service of the revolutionary war and that he lived there until his death. The county of Orange was divided and the county of Green was taken off, which put my Mother in the county of Green, and she died in that county.
Benjamin Burton
At a Monthly Court held for the County of Green, at the Court house thereof. On Thursday the 15th day of January 1846.
The Declaration of Benjamin Burton who is Administrator of Sarah Burton Deceased, was this day sworn to in open Court by the said Administrator and ordered to be certified to the War Department at Washington City.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name the date above.
W. P. Tuttle Greene County Court

The Ages of May & Sarah Burton's Children (Cont.)
Lucy Burton was born 28 th April ————— 1778
Fanny Burton ————— 16 th February ————— 1780
Elizabeth Burton ————— 17 th June ————— 1781
Benjamin Burton ————— 22 nd June ————— 1784
Hannah Burton ————— 30 th June ————— 1786
Judith Burton ————— 9 th September ————— 1788
Sarah Burton ————— 9 th May ————— 1790
Peggy Burton ————— 13 th February ————— 1792
Martha Burton ————— 31 st May ————— 1794
Harriet Burton ————— 27 th February ————— 1797
Mary Anne Burton 8 th October ————— 1798

Before Christ 170.
34 So every man praised toward the heaven the glorious Lord, saying, Blessed be he that hath kept his own place undefiled.
35 He hanged also Nicanor's head upon the tower, an evident and manifest sign unto all of the help of the Lord.
36 And they ordained all with a common decree, in no case to let that day pass without solemnity, but to celebrate the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which in the Syrian tongue is called Adar, the day before Mardocheus' day.
37 Thus went it with Nicanor: and from that time forth the Hebrews had the city in their power. And here I will make an end.
Before Christ 168.
38 And if I have done well, and as is fitting the story, it is that which I desired; but, if slenderly and meanly, it is that which I could attain unto.
39 For as it is hurtful to drink wine or water alone, and as wine mingled with water is pleasant, and delighteth the taste; even so, speech finely framed delighteth the ears of them that read the story. And here shall be an end.
The End of the APOCRYPHA.
GLASGOW:
PRINTED BY DAVID NIVEN;
FOR
J. DUNCAN AND J. & M. ROBERTSON, BOOKSELLERS.
MDCCCLXXXIX.
The Ages of James & Sarah Heads children Lucy Ann Head was born 27 th March 1816

No 9,
Marriage Certificate of
May Burton & Sarah H. D.
Jan 52

Virginia to wit:
I Philip S Fry, clerk of the county Court of Orange County in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears from the Register of Marriages kept in the clerk's office of the said court, that May Burton and Sarah Head, both of St Thomas, were married on the 29 th day of September in the year 1776.
In testimony whereof I hereunto put my name and affix the seal of the said court this 3 rd day of June 1852, and in the 76 th year of the commonwealth
Philip S Fry CLK

May Burton died
13 May 1829
Sarah Burton died
28 Sept 1842
Married 1776
Fanny Buckner
Benjamin Burton
Hannah Bradford
Judith Webb
Sarah Payne
Martha Craig &
Mary M Eddins
children living at her death
Benjamin Burton
administrator

In Greene County, Court. 17 th February 1853.
Ordered that it be certified, that it was proved to the satisfaction of the Court, that Mary Burton of this County, died on the 13 th day of May 1829, leaving a Widow Sarah Burton and the following children viz: Lucy Collins Fanny Buckner, Benjamin Burton, Hannah Bradford, Judith Webb, Sarah Payne, Margaret Douglass, Martha Craig, and Mary M. Eddins. Sarah Burton the Widow died on the 28 th September 1842, leaving all the above children living except Lucy Collins, and Margaret Douglass. The children living, at the present time, are Fanny Buckner, Benjamin Burton, Judith Webb, and Mary M. Eddins.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, this 18 th day of February 1853.
R. P. Mitchell Esq. Greene County Court
March 17 1883
Pension Office
Of the above children, Lucy Collins and Margaret Douglass, died before the order of issue.

June 5, 1936
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May Burton, W. 4141 BA-J/MCS am
Stella V. Bradford 20 S. Walnut Street Philippi West Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Captain May Burton and family data as shown in pension claim, W. 4141.
All papers in the pension claim, W. 4141, have been examined carefully and the following data found therein.
May Burton, while a resident of Orange County, Virginia, served with the Virginia troops as follows: on August 28, 1777, he was appointed ensign in Captain J. White's company; on May 28, 1778, he was appointed second lieutenant in Captain Benjamin Head's company; on May 27, 1779, he was appointed first lieutenant in Captain Robert Miller's company; on May 25, 1780, he was appointed captain and served three months; in the spring of 1781 he served three months as a captain in Colonel Matthew's Virginia regiment.
He married September 29, 1776, Sarah Head.
May Burton died May 13, 1829, in Orange County, Virginia, and his widow, Sarah, died September 14 or 28, 1842, in Green County, Virginia.
On January 15, 1846, their son, Benjamin Burton, a resident of Madison County, Virginia, applied for the pension that was due on account of the services of May Burton, and the claim was allowed for

the benefit of the following children who survived the widow, Sarah Burton: Benjamin Burton, Fanny Buckner, Hannah Bradford, Judith Webb, Martha Craig, Mary Mariah Eddins.
The record shows that May and Sarah Burton had the following children:
Lucy born April 28, 1778 Fanny " February 6, 1780 Elizabeth " June 17, 1781 Benjamin " June 22, 1784 Hannah " June 30, 1786 Judith " September 9, 1788 Sarah " May 9, 1790 Peggy " February 13, 1792 Martha " May 31, 1794 Harriot " February 27, 1797 Mary Mariah " October 8, 1798
Said record also shows the following, relationship to the soldier not given: "The ages of James and Sarah Head's children, Lucy Ann Head was born the 27th of March, 1816."
Application blanks for membership in the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution may be obtained by addressing the Registrar General of that society, Memorial Continental Hall, 17th and D Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

V No 6719
Sarah Burton decd
Letten to Wm J. Allis an 27 th April 1846.
to Same July 22 '46.
to Same Aug t 19 '46
to Wm Suggett, D. 2 '46
Same, Jan. 13, 1847.
Same June 10 '47
Same August 28 '47
act 4 July 1836

Del to Wm Suggatt Oct 1-49

Sarah Burton dec? widow of May adm? va. 12 mos Cap $240 per annum from 4 March 1831 to 28 Sept 1842 when she died
act July 4 1836 Pay to Benj. Burton adm. for the benefit of himself & Fanny Buckner, Wannah Bradford, Judith Webb, Sarah Payne Martha Craig & Mary M Edmons, children surviving at her death
Cert to J. F. Clements Esq Present

Quill
Letters Probate on
May. Norton's Estate
Dec 52

In Orange County Court. Sept 24 th 1829 At a quarterly court held for the county of Orange, at the courthouse on Monday the twenty fourth of August 1829. On the motion of Benjamin Benton and Alexander Bradford named as executors in the last will and testament of Mary Benton deceased, who made oath thereto accor- ding to law, and together with Sandy Collins, Michael L. Eheart, Thomas Collins, and Minor Rucker their securities, entered into and acknow- ledged their bond in the penalty of twenty thousand dollars, conditioned as the law directs - Certificate was granted them for obtaining a probat thereof in due form
In testimony whereof, I hereunto put my name and affix the seal of the said court this 4 th day of December 1852 in the 77 th year of the commonwealth Philip S. Fry Esq

No 10.
Letters of Administration on
Sarah Binsted's estate
See 52

At a Monthly Court, held for the County of Greene, at the Court House, on Thursday the 13 th day of October 1842.
On the motion of Benjamin Buxton, who made Oaths that and together with William Simmons his security: entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of Three Thousand Dollars, Conditioned as the law directs: Certificate is granted the said Benjamin Buxton for obtaining letters of Administration in the estate of the late Mrs Sarah Buxton deceased in due form.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the said Court, and Subscribed my name this 16 th day of December 1852. in the 77 th Year of the Commonwealth.
R. Pritchett Clerk Greene County Court

280 6,
Certificate of Mary Burtons Commission

Virginia to wit
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday the 28 th of Aug t 1777 Rob t Miller appointed 2 d Lieut t and May, Burton Jr. Ensign in Capt. White's Comp y .
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday the 25 th of Sept r 1777 May Burton Lieut t and James Head as Ensigns took the oaths for the same according to law.
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday the 28 th of May 1778 Benj m Head appointed Capt t in the room of Lieut. White who has resigned, Rob t Miller 1 st Lieut t , May Burton Jr. 2 d Lieut t and Richard White Ensign in 1 st Comp y .
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday the 25 th of June 1778 Benj m Head as Capt t , Rob t Miller 1 st Lieut t , May Burton Jr 2 d Lieut t and Richard White Ensign took the oaths prescribed by law.
At a court held for Orange County, on Thursday the 27 th of May 1779 Rob t Miller appointed Capt t in the room of Benj m Head, May Burton Jr first Lieut t and Richard White second Lieut t .
At a court held for Orange County, on Thursday the 25 th of May 1780 May Burton Jr. Capt t Richard White first Lieut t , May Burton 2 d Lieut t , Martin Johnson Ensign.
May Burton & Martin Johnson sworn to their Com s also Richard White.
I, Philip S. Fry, clerk of the County Court of Orange County in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing are truly copied from the records and proceedings of the said Court and In testimony thereof I hereto put

✓ No 7
Claim of Sarah Burton Widow of May Burton.
Richard White's Affidavit.
No 47
E. F. Brown Agent, Wash. D. C. } 10. Dec. 47. }

State of Virginia } Green County } ss }
I Robert Sitchell Clerk of the Court of Green County, certify that Daniel White Gentleman is a Magistrate as above; and that the foregoing Signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of my Office, and subscribed my name this 18th day of November 1847. in the 72nd year of the Commonwealth.
R Sitchell Clerk Green County Court

I Richard White of Greene County State of Virginia aged ninety three years. Deposeth and says that he was raised in the neighborhood with Capt May Burton and that he mustered with him and acted as Lieutenant in the same Company and that they were both qualified to their Commissions at the same time at Orange Court House and that was during the years of the Revolution, but did not serve in the same company in the Revolution with Capt May Burton but knows that the said Burton was in the Revolution
Richard White
State of Virginia Greene County To wit
Be it known that the above named Richard White personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County and State above written, Richard White who is known to be of me, to be a man of Respecta- -bility and truth who subscribed and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit. Given under my hand this 17 th day of November 1847.
Daniel White
I certify that I have been acquainted with the Burton family from my infancy, and after the death of the above named Capt Burton the dwelling house of his widow got burnt and it is generally believed that the commission was consumed by that fire. Given under my hand the day and date above written,
Daniel White

Virginia, to wit:
I, Philip S Fry, clerk of the county court of Orange county in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that Joseph Heden Esq whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificates attached to the affidavits made before him by George Morris and Joseph Williams and that Richard Carr whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificates attached to the affidavit made before him by William P Clark, were on the day of the dates respectively of the said certificates, acting justices of the peace in the said county, duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are due to all their acts as such. and I moreover certify that the said signatures of the said Heden and Carr are genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereto put my name and affix the seal of the said court this 11 th day of June 1852 in the 76 th year of the commonwealth.
Philip S Fry. CLK

10 D. Clark
Definitum -

I George Morris of the county of Orange and state of Virginia aged eighty nine  years , state that I was a soldier in the war of the revolution and during a portion of my service as a soldier served in guarding the prisoners commonly called "Burgoyne's prisoners," in the county of Albemarle, in the said state of Virginia. I was there in service, as a soldier, but am unable to say how long and there became acquainted with a Captain Burton of the county of Orange but am unable to recollect his christian name. According to the best of recollection I found Captain Burton in service as an officer when I first went to the Barracks and left him there . I have no recollection of any Captain Burton at the Barracks except the one I speak of. And further this deponent saith not April 27 th 1852
George Morris
State of Virginia Orange County
I Joseph Haden a justice of the peace in and for the county of Orange and state aforesaid, do hereby certify, that George Morris personally appeared before me in my county aforesaid and subscribed and was duly sworn to the above statement. Given under my hand this 27 th day of April 1852. The above statement interlined with the words "nine," in the second line "acquainted," in the 8 th line and "there," in the 12 th line before signing
Jos. Haden J. P.

State of Virginia Orange County;
I Joseph Williams of the county of Orange and state aforesaid state that I am in the fifty sixth year of my age and was born and raised in the county of Orange and state of Virginia within six miles of the residence of Captain May Burton who, I always understood was a captain in the war of the revolution. I also further state that I am the son of John Williams of the county of Or- ange who was a pensioner for services in the war of the revolution and I always understood from my father, who departed this life about sixteen years ago, that he served a portion of his time under Captain May Burton. Deponent further states that he is and always has been well acquainted in the county of Orange and has never known or heard of any other Captain May Burton than the one spoken of. And further this deponent saith not April 29 th 1852
Joseph Williams
State of Virginia Orange County
I Jos. Niccum a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid hereby certify that the foregoing deposition of Jos. Williams was this day taken subscribed and sworn to before me in my county aforesaid. Given under my hand this 29 th day of April 1852
Jos. Niccum J.P.

Orange County } To wit State of Virginia }
Be it known on the fourth day of June 1852 William O'Callaghan personally appeared before me the subscribing Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid who being sworn according to law deposes and saith that he is now in his fifty seventh year and was personally acquainted with Captain May Britton (deceased) formerly of aforesaid County & state from his boyhood until his death Believes that said Capt May Britton did serve in the Revolutionary war from the following circumstances That his father Joseph Clark, (deceased) who was in aforesaid war, often told him that he was mustered into service under the command of said Britton To guide the Hibernian Pioneers at Charlottesville in Albemarle County And that said Capt Britton was on a tour of duty during the invasion of Lord Cornwallis in Virginia He furthermore states as to the length of time said Britton served he cannot state He further states that he has always resided in the aforesaid County of Orange & was well acquainted throughout said County. Never knew any other Man in said County that was called Captain May Britton He further states that the said Capt Britton was a highly Respectable & Honorable Gentleman He furthermore states that he is not in any wise related to the heirs or claimants or interested in the subject of this claim
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Sworn to before me a Justice of the peace as aforesaid on the day and year first above mentioned as witness my hand & seal
Richard Lane, J.P.

adm. Department of the Interior Washington August 11 th 1853
Sir:-
Your decision, in the case of Sarah Burton dec d widow of May Burton, from which an appeal was taken by J. F. Clemens Esq., is affirmed, and the papers which accompanied your Report, numbered from 1 to 13, are herewith returned to your office.
I am, respectfully, Your obedt. Servt P. M c lelland Secretary
Hon: L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions

Brief in the case of Sarah Burton dec widow of May County and State of Virginia act July 4 1836
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record of parole for (by pension) / of Lemia,
Record of marriage
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
J. F. Clements Esq Present
Thomson Tiptlett
Examining Clerk.

Washington City Jan'y 1/52 Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
I herewith enclose additional evidence in the case of Sarah Norton Widow of May Norton who was a Capt, in the War of the Revolution, in the Virginia Militia You will please have the case examined & certificate issued
Very Respectfully Your obedt Servt J. Francis, Elements

EDMUND F. BROWN,
Attorney, and Agent for Claimants,
Notary Public, Commissioner of Deeds, &c., for Illinois, Missouri, and Alabama.
Prosecutes claims of every description upon the several Departments of the General Government, and especially for Bounty Lands, Pre-emptions, Pensions, Lost Horses, Contracts, &c. Office on Seventh Street, two doors north of the city Post Office.
Letters ( postage paid ) may be addressed, E. F. Brown, Box 190, Washington City, D. C.
U. S. Agency, Notarial, and Commissioner's Office,
Washington City, 10 th Dec r , 1847.
Established in 1843.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions.
Sir:
I enclose herewith, an affidavit of Richard White, in support of the Claim of Sarah Burton , Widow of May Burton.
This case is sent me by W m Suggett Esq. of Ky. without informing me what has been done, or where she belongs, but I presume it is a case from Kentucky, under Acts of 1838, &c.
If the enclosed affidavit is insufficient to the allowance of the claim, please inform me what further is necessary.
Also, please notice the Certificate of the Magistrate , attached to the Affidavit.
Very Respectfully,
Your Ob t Serv t !
Edm d F. Brown
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Feb. 1. 1897
Young Lick KY Jan 25 th (47)
18-
Recd of David Burton
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.
Ans Ansboro

Long Lick Ky Jan 25th 1847
18-
Feb. 1. 1847
Recd of Genl. Gordon
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
Am. Museum

Long-Lick Scott County Ky
Dear sir
Jan 24th 1847
Yours of the 13th has been received refusing to reopen the case of Sarah Boston dec'd, if I am not incorrectly informed, the particular objection to the claim is, for the want of sufficient identity, I know nothing more in relation to the claim than you do, only it is presented by respectable people, There is no doubt from the evidence that he was in the war of the revolutionary war , if you cannot give him two years service give him one year - Both of the witnesses are drawing a pension of eighty dollars per year, and they say in their affidavit that they were at the Albemarle barracks two years, and that May Boston was there as long as they were, by reference to their papers you might see whether they were at the barracks as long as they state they were I would think this court would enable you to compute the time, it is impossible for many old men to recollect dates accurately, I do dislike to trouble you but from the evidence in this case I do believe it is a just claim, and ought to be allowed
Respectfully Yours Wm Bugatto Jr
Col J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D C.

I Isom Lane a resident of the county of Madison and State of Kentucky, formerly of Albemarl Virginia aged eighty nine years state that I was acquainted with captain May Burton of Orange county Virginia, before the revolutionary war and after the close of it, I know that he was a captain in the revolution- ary war and that he was at the Albemarl Barracks in the county of Albemarl Virginia. I was a soldier in captain George Baugh company and which company was one of the companies and captain May Burtons company was another one of the companies that guarded the Hessian prisoners when they were taken to the Barracks. I was there four months after the prisoners arrived there I know that capt May Burton was at the Barracks all of the four months that I was there after my time was out I was discharged I lived in the neighbourhood of the Barracks I was frequently at the Barracks. I had a brother in captain May Burtons company during the time the prisoners remained at the Barracks I saw captain May Burton in the command of his company every time I was at the Barracks I cannot recollect the dates, but I distinctly recollect that captain May Burton came to the Barracks as captain of a company with the prisoners as a guard and that he remained at the Barracks until the prisoners were removed to Winchester which was more than two years from the time they was brought to the Barracks given under my hand this 29th day of July 1847
P.S. Colonel Blackwell had the command of the regiment that took the prisoners to the Barracks
I Isom Hess Lane ment

State of Kentucky } ss County of Madison } ss
Be it known that personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the State and County above written Isom Lane who is known to me to be a man of respectability and truth, and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the above Affidavit war, interlined in the fourth line of the Affidavit before signing given from under my hand this 29 th day of July 1847
Christopher Harris J. P.
State of Kentucky Madison County, Set
I, M c Shackelford Clerk of the County Court of Said County, do certify Christopher Harris is a Magistrate as above, of Said County, and that his signature to the foregoing Certificate is genuine
In his testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of Said County at my office in Richmond this 30. day of July 1847
M c Shackelford Clerk Madison County Court
No 173
July 47

Long-Beck Scott County Ky
Dear Sir
August 6th 1847
Enclosed is the Affidavit of Irom Lane in the case of Mrs Sarah Burton, etc. It corresponds pretty well with the other two Affidavits, except it is a little more specific, (Capt May Burton certainly was at the Albermarle Barracks, from the evidence in the case, three men having sworn to the fact, two in Va and one in Ky I do not suppose they have seen each other since  during the war. I hope this Affidavit will satisfy your mind in relation to the claim so that you will give me a favourable decision in this case.
I am respectfully yours
Wm Baggett
Col James L Edwards Washington D.C.

Jan 4 1841
Long Island Dec 28 1840
Jan
Recd Paul D. Dutton
J. S. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Longlick Ky Dec 28 1848
From
Jan 4 1849
Recd Jan 10 1849
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Long Lick Scott County Ky
Dear sir
Decr 28th 1846
Yours of the 2d and 9th inst is before me, and I do assure you that it is not my wish to get into a controversy with you, but I only wish you to grant the privilege to me that you promised. I wish my business transacted in your office with as little trouble to yourself as possible. Now as to our cases being critically examined, I know that has been done with an eye to defeat them, In the case of Mrs Franky Duvion, it had been critically examined for the purpose of defeating it, but when I informed you that the evidence was sufficient to allow a Pension you took it up yourself and allowed all I asked, and there are a number of cases similar. In Mrs Sarah Burtons case I cannot conceive what regulation you can have that prevents, the allowing of this case, two men have sworn positively that he was at the Albemarl Barracks, I cannot see how you can doubt any more that he was a capt at the Barracks, than that you are commissioner of Pension, unless you invalidate the testimony of Mr Whiles and Meadows, if that is done their characters can be established, I have have been beyond a doubt I know that Mr Whiles stands as high in his neighbourhood as any man in it, and Mr Ship who has testified to Mr Meadows character is a gentleman of unquestionable veracity, I hope that there will now  no unpleasant feelings get up between us all I as of you is justice for the men that I am attending to there for them, and I believe you do not wish any thing but

for every man and woman to have justice administered to them
I am Very respectfully yours &c Wm Duggett Jr
Col J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Washington, Feb. 2. 1845
Sir, Enclosed herewith are some papers in support and of the claim of Mrs. Sarah Buston , widow of Captain May Buston . Other evidence will be procured and exhibited in a short time in her case.
I also enclose the original papers of Mrs. Franky Quinn , which with those now on file in the Pension Office I trust will be sufficient to establish her claim to a pension.
I am respectfully Your Obedt. Servt. Wm. H. Nelson
J. L. Edwards Esq. House of Reps.

Feb 16. 1886.
Adol. to case
Canal Banton.
St. Charles Sept 22 Forming of persons.
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Washington, Feb: 14, 1846
Sir,
Enclosed herewith is some additional evidence in Mr. Sarah Burtons case of Bine...
I am respectfully Your Obt. Servt.
Wm H Allison
P. S. I presume Dr. Witnup is a pensioner A
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm'r of Pensions

I James Whiles a resident of the County of Orange and state of Virginia aged ninety years, state that I was a soldier in the revolutionary war in captain Bundly's and Colonel Paylor's ridgment, and we were stationed at the Albemarle, barracks, Virginia to guard the British and Hessian prisoners, there stationed. I there become acquainted with, captain May Burton who had the command of the company that was next to the one, that I was in I went to the barracks soon after the prisoners were taken there, they had not been there more than two months, I was there two years for which I draw eighty dollars per year I believe that captain May Burton was there as long I was, we enlisted to remain there as long as the prisoners was kept at, the barracks, my recollection is that captain May Burton remained at the barracks until the prisoners were removed to Winchester, and then captain Bundly who was the captain that I was under took the command of the company that captain May Burton had the command of and his own company, and guarded the prisoners to Winchester Virginia where we all was discharged. I have not seen captain May Burton since I left Albemarle barracks nor was I acquainted with him until we met at the barracks, I resided in the lower part of Orange county Virginia and he in the upper part of Orange, as I have understood which put us at least thirty miles apart, In view my great age and loss of memory I am unwilling to state positive in relation to the date that I went to the barracks but I believe it was the fall of the same year that the prisoners were taken to the barracks, or the time we left but I am positive that we remained there at least two years, given from under my hand this 27 th day of January 1846.
James Whiles his mark

State of Virginia, County of Orange } ss
Be it known that personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the above written County and State James White who is known to me to be a man of respectability and truth and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit, given from under my hand this 11 th day of January 1846, complying interlined in the third line before signing
John P. Coleman J.P.
Virginia Orange County ss 3. I Philip S. Hay, clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State aforesaid, Certify, that John P. Coleman is a Magistrate as above stated, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this 11 th day of February One thousand Eight Hundred & forty Six, and in the 70 th year of the Commonwealth
P. S. Hay. Clerk

No 5 Mrs. Barton Wing
Aug 7, 1896.
add. order Heather, con
Mr. Barton.
June 22/96.
W. S. Allin Prest.

I James Meadows a resident of the county of Rockenham Virginia but now in the county of Madison Virginia aged ninety years state that I was a soldier of the revolutionary war for which I draw eighty dollars in captain Burleys company and Col Paytons regiment, and was stationed at the Albemarle Barracks Virginia I there become acquainted with Mr Burton, whose Christian name I believe was William and it is my impression he was Adjutant to the regiment. I know that he was an officer actively employed The company that he was attached to was the first company in the regiment and captain Burley was the second which made the companies adjoining each other, I well recollect the description of the person of Mr Burton, that he was a tall slender man resembling very much Benjamin Burton who resides in the county of Madison Virginia. I believe it was in the month of June that I was sent to the Barracks after the prisoners were taken there and I remained until the prisoners were removed to Winchester Virginia — Mr Burton was at the Barracks when I arrived there, and I understood that he came there with the prisoners, From my great age and loss of memory I am unable to state the date when I went to the Barracks or the time I left, but I suppose the records will show when the Barracks were established or when the Hessians and British prisoners were taken there I know it was the summer after the Barracks was established that I went there as stated above, and I know Mr Burton was there when I got there, and he might have been a captain before my arrival but it is my impression that he acted as Adjutant after I got there as stated above and he remained as long as I did which was at least two years, I went to Winchester with the prisoners where I was discharged I did not go to the Barracks with Capt Buffey I was enlisted in the county of Rockenham Virginia by a Mr Walker which county is adjoining the county of Albemarle, and was attached to captain Burleys company, where I become acquainted with James Shields and he was a mess mate of mine I am unable to write my name never learning how to write but I can read Given under my hand this 22 nd of June 1846
James his Meadows mark

State of Virginia } ss. County of Madison }
Be it known that personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the above written County and State James Meadows who subscribed and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit given under my hand This 22 d of June 1846
Burwell Melone J.P.
I certify that I was acquainted with W m Burton and with Capt. May Burton, the description given by James Meadows in the foregoing affidavit of the person of W m Burton corresponds to the person of Capt. May Burton but not to W m Burton. The latter being a man of low stature rather below the ordinary size of men and the former being a tall spare man over six feet high. I am therefore of the opinion that Mr. Meadows is mistaken as to the first name of W m Burton whom he speaks of in his affidavit as being at the Albemarle Barracks. Given under my hand the day and date last above written.
Burwell Melone, J. P.
I fully concur in the facts set forth in the above certificate given by Burwell Melone Esq. — Given under my hand this 23 rd day of June 1846. — W m Simms.
of Madison Aged 55 years
I certify that I am well acquainted with William Simms above named & believe the foregoing to be his genuine signatures — Given under my hand this 25 th June 1846 & I also certify that I am well acquainted with said Simms & know him to be a man of high character & respectability & truth
Robert A. Barron J.P.

We the undersigned do fully concur in the facts set forth in the above certificate given by Burwell Melone Esq r . and we further state that we have heard and we believe that Capt. May Burton did serve as capt. in the Army of the Revolutionary war, and that we have never heard that William Burton served in the war of the Revolution in any capacity. Given under our hands this 25 th day of June 1846.
James Sandy Collins aged 71 years
Thomas Collins aged 70 years
I hereby certify that James Meadows whose affidavit has been taken to be read as evidence in an application by Benjamin Burton for the recovery of a pension for the services of his Father May Burton as captain in the Army of the revolutionary war is a highly respectable citizen of the county of Rockingham in the State of Virginia, that in the years 1842 & 1843 I resided in his neighbourhood and that he was always spoken of as a pious and exemplary man. He is at this time on a visit to Madison County Virginia to engage my professional services in business in which he the said Meadows is interested. Given under my hand this 25 th day of June 1846
James T. Ship
Madison County State of Virginia V z
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for and for the county and state aforesaid. Sandy Collins, Thomas Collins and James T. Ship and made oath to the truth of the above certificates to which they have respectively subscribed their names, all of whom are personally known to me and are men of respectability and truth. Given under my hand this 25 th day of June 1846. —
Robert A. Banks J.P.
State of Virginia to wit
I Belfield Cave clerk of the county Court of Madison County, in the State aforesaid, certify that Burwell Melone and Robert A. Banks are acting Justices of the peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 26 th day of June 1846.
Belfield Cave Clk:

Nov 18. 1846 Nov 10 1846
Rev. Sarah Benton
Col. J. S. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.
10

Nov 9 th 1846
Dear sir
Long-Lick Scott Co Ky
I wish to call your attention to the papers of the heirs of Sarah Burton who was the widow of Capt Mag Burton of Virginia, These papers were prepared by me, and the declaration is made, by Benjamin Burton of Va, and presented to the department by Mr Allison —
I am informed that the objection to them is that they are not specific enough — unless there was evidence on record Mr Childs states that they were at the Albemarl Barracks together, and that he was there two years and that Mag Burton was there as long as he was, Mr Childs is a Pensioner I do think the time might be fixed by the examination of his papers —
Mr Meadows states that there was a Mr Burton at the Albemarl Barracks but he thinks his name was William and that he was an Adjutant but agrees with Mr Childs that he was with the company next to the one that they were in, both of them state they were in the same company and when he described Wm Burton as he thinks was his name you will I have no doubt believe he is mistaken as to the name of Capt Burton, by reference to the Mr Collins Affidavit, and you will see in the declaration of Benjamin Burton that he heard his Father say that he went to the Barracks with the prisoners, Mr Meadows states that Burton was at the Barracks when he got there and that he understood that he came there with the prisoners This seems to be strong circumstantial evidence in this case — Mr Meadows is
also a Pensioner, There can be any amount of evidence that you may require as to the respectibility of the parties You can have no doubt from the evidence in this case that Mag Burton was an officer at the Albemarl Barracks, all I ask for in this case is for justice to be done for the heirs I know that you are unable to examine every case that is presented to the department, I would never doubt but every claimant would have justice done them if you had it in your power to examine the papers

I believe it is our duty to try to find out what is justice towards all men and try to act it out —
I am your Friend
Wm Buggett Jr
Col J. L. Edwards Washington D. C.

Thir eldest child that lived was named Lucy, — Captain May Burton died in eighteen hundred and twenty nine and Sarah Burton his wife died in eighteen hundred and forty two given from under my hand this 13 th day of January 1846. This tour was after their marriage Edward Cason
State of Virginia, County of Green
Be it known that personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the above written County and State Sally M Cason and Edward Cason, both known to me to be persons of respectabil- ity, truth and piety, members of the Baptist Church, and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the above affia- vits, given under my hand this 13 th day of January 1846 J. S. Kinke J.P.
Greene County to Wit
This is to certify that I was well acquainted with Mrs. Sarah Burton (the widow of Capt. May Burton deceased) and that she was never married from the death of her husband until her death. Given under my hand this 15 th day of Jany. 1846. J. S. Kinke J.P.

State of Virginia - Greene County S.S. Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of Greene County. Certify, that J. T. Finks Gentleman is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and Subscribed my hand this 15. day of January 1846.
R. Pritchett Clerk Greene County Court

I Sally M. bason a resident of the county of Green and State of Virginia aged seventy-seven years state, that I was acquainted with Captain May Burton and Sarah Head who was his wife, I knew them before their marriage and after their marriage, until their deaths. The marriage took place in the early part of the of the year of seventeen hundred and seventy six, after their marriage I believe it was in seventeen hundred and eighty one. He was in the war of the revolution in the militia, as captain and my Brother Belfield was his Lieutenant, this tour was I believe was three months and in the spring of the year I know that Captain May Burton and his wife Sarah Burton lived together as husband and wife until his death and raised a family of children. Their eldest child that lived was named Lucy, his death took place in eighteen hundred and thirty nine and she died in eighteen hundred and forty two given from under my hand. This 13 th day of January 1846. Sally M. Bason
I Edward bason a resident of the county of Green and State of Virginia aged seventy-seven years, state that that I was acquainted with May Burton and his wife who was Sarah Head I recollect when their marriage took place but I cannot state the year it took place but I know he was in the war of the revolution as captain of a militia company, In the spring of seventeen hundred and eighty one he was in the war of the revolution as captain of a militia company in Colonel Mathews regiment, my step Father was one of his sergeants, it was a tour of three months. after the company left home my step Father was taken from the army to repair the saddles of the light horse, he was a saddler and after he got through repairing the saddles he returned home before the balance of the company. I know that Captain May Burton and his wife Sarah Burton lived together as husband and wife until his death and raised a family of children.

ch 6719 Sarah Burton do Va
Sister W.B. Allison April 27. '46 " " Same July 22. 46 " " " Augt. 19. 46 " " W. Suggitt Decm 2. 46 " " Same Jan'y. 13. 47 " " " June 10. 47 " " " Augt. 28. 47 " " " Oct. 1. 47 (over)
act 4 th July 1836

Jan
Long Island NY
Sept 16 - 1847
Hon. J. S. Edwards
Sept 24
Miss. Ruth M Sarah Burdum
Commisioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.

Jun.
Long Lick Ky Oct 16- 1847
Wor. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
Sept 24 Messrs. Euph Sarah Branton

Hon
Robert McClelland
Secy. of the Interior
Sir:
I beg leave to call your attention to the case of Sarah Burton, widow of May Burton, who was a Captain of Virginia Militia, in the War of the Revolution, and who received a certificate of pension, at the rate of $240 per annum, from the Pension Office, on the 19th of March 1853; and respectfully ask that you will examine her claim and allow her the full amount of pension as shown by the evidence in her case, to be due her.
The ground upon which this appeal is taken, is, that the Pension Office, has, instead of allowing her a pension of $480 per annum for full two years service of her husband, only allowed her, the half of that sum viz $240.
The allowance of this small sum, (it is humbly submitted) involves an inconsistency wholly at variance, with any logical deduction. Because, if the evidence of James Childs, Isaac Lane and James Meadows (the three persons, who have made affidavits in support of the claim,) is worth anything, if any credit is due to it, it surely ought to be received as full evidence of the facts to which it relates; These witnesses are not infants, or females, they are not persons who speak from recollection, or testify as to what other persons have told them, but they speak of their own personal knowledge upon the subject , and all of them

without exception, mean that they know that Capt. May Buxton, served full two years , and some of them say that he served more than two years !
If then, these witnesses, who have sworn so positively, to a matter so material to the case, as the length of service, were worthy of belief, the Com tee on Pensions, should have allowed the whole amount of pension, given by law! (Act of 4 July 1836)! If they were not worthy of belief , then the Com tee on Pensions, should have rejected the claim entirely !
Had these witnesses spoken from recollection merely, or from hearsay, then indeed, the case would be altered, & the Com tee on Pensions, would have been justified in his decision; but such is not the case, these witnesses, one and all of them, speak of their own personal knowledge , and without hesitation, say that they know May Buxton served two years !
If there are credible witnesses , I cannot conceive, how any human intelligence, could successfully impeach their evidence. If believed, they must be believed as to all facts, to which their testimony relates, and if not believed, then their evidence, ought to be rejected entirely.
If this question of "length of service," were submitted to a jury, they could not, say otherwise, than that May Buxton, served at least two years ; and I humbly submit, that the Government of the United States, ought not to require

any stronger proof than that which would set by a jury.
If I am mistaken, in the importance to be attached, and the weight due to the evidence above referred to, there yet remains another ground upon which I base my claim - viz - "The Uniform and increased practice of the Dept. March." Scarcely a day passes, that it does not allow claim upon evidence like this, offered in this case - and by reference to "Mago & Norton's Pension Law" page 524, you will find that Mr. Lipping (then Secretary of the Interior) in the case of the Widow of David Doremus, said that the evidence of Infants under nine & eleven years old "could not be relied upon to have knowledge of the performance of the service at the time it occurred," and thus tacitly admits, that - the evidence of persons living at the time & who can speak of their own personal knowledge ought to be received - & credit given to it - Such is the present case - and I respectfully ask that the full amount of pension claimed prayed for, will be allowed!
Another suggestion presents itself - viz That the Witnesses in this case, are themselves pensioners for this same service ! Whether they have received pensions for full two years service, I am not informed; But supposing that they have not, it does not in anywise affect the present case - because, though they may not have succeeded in proving two years service in their own cases - it does not follow that they cannot prove two years service in Mary Burton's case. They are separate and distinct cases - and separate & distinct proofs are

offered in support of them.
Inasmuch as the Department will not receive the oaths of the party claiming (in regard to their services), as conclusive of the facts on account of their interest in the subject matter and hence puts them to the necessity of resorting to other & further proof - if they do not succeed by this further proof - (which is merely cumulative) in proving their claim to the extent claimed by them, in their declarations, it ought not, hence be concluded, that they have not that personal knowledge which they claim of the services of others is
The testimony offered in this case, is that of persons living at the time , & who were at the same place - and in the same service , and hence fully capable to speak of their own knowledge of the service of May Burston .
Respectfully Submitted J. Francis Clements Attorney for Benj Burston Adm or of Sarah Burston
Washington City March 30th 1853
Recd Mch 31. 1853

No. 236 69, Washington St., March 30. 1853, J. Francis Clements, " " Rel: to the case of Sarah Burton for pension
✓ Reply referred to the Comm. of Pensions for report after sitting D. B. Dept of Int. 3 Apr 4. 1853
Rec d March 31. 1853,

Washington City Feby 25 th 1853 Commissioner of Pensions
Sir I here with present additional evidence in the case of Sarah Burton, widow of Capt May Burton, in the war of the Revolution from the State of Virginia -
Very Respectfully Your obed Servt Francis P. Fleming

(No 4) May 26. 1846
Sarah Burton
Virg a
1836
add d evidenc e
May 1846
OK
W. S. Allison
Post g

Madison County State of Virginia Vtz. -
May 22 nd 1836
This day Benjamin Burton
personally appeared before me one of the commonwealth justices of the peace for the county aforesaid, and being first duly sworn according to law, states as an amendment to his declaration made to obtain a pension under act of Congress of July 1836 of his mother Sarah Burton, that in making the statement of the services performed by his father Capt. May Burton, he did not mean to say that his father never served in any other capacity than as a Captain of Artillery, of this however this deponent has no knowledge except such as he has obtained from the information of others, he has been informed that his father performed service at the Albemarle barracks for as much as two years, if so it could not have been he supposes as a militia Captain. -
The witness James Childs swears to this deponent's father's service during the period for which he himself served and for which he has been allowed a pension, and in a company similar in all respects to that commanded by this deponent's father, and refers the Commissioner of pensions to said Childs papers, which may go to show the character of the services performed by deponent's father.
Benjamin Burton Adm of Sarah Burton Dec d -
Sworn to and subscribed before me a justice of the peace for the county and state aforesaid on the day and date first above written
Thos A Gordon J.P.
State of Virginia, Madison County to Wit
I Belfield Cave clerk of the county court of said county, certify that Thomas A. Gordon is a justice of the peace in and for said county, and that the signature to the above certificate purporting to be his is genuine -
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix my seal of office this 22 nd day of May in the year 1836.
Belfield Cave clk: of said Cty: CT:

No 12,
Power of Attorney
to
J Francislements
to act in
Sarah Burton's case Widow of May Burton
Act 4 July 1836
See 52
Francis Burton

Know all men by these presents That I Benjamin Burton the Only surviving Executor of Mary Burton deceased and the Administra- tor of Sarah Burton deceased of Green County Virginia do hereby constitute constitute and appoint I Francis Clement of Washington City District of Columbia my true & lawful attorney with Power of substitution for me and in my name to take charge of and to pro- secute to final settlement (my claims as Executor & adm r as above mentioned) for Revolutionary services of said Mary Burton and & her wife Sarah Burton, before the expiration of the Interlocu- tory to do & perform all other acts in the premises, as fully I would myself do and perform were I personally present witness my hand and seal Thursday of Dec r 1852
Orange
Ben d Burton Ex r & Adm r 
State of Virginia County of Orange
Be it known that on the 4 th day of December 1852 before me the undersigned Justice of the peace in & for said County personally appeared Benjamin Burton as above named & acknowledged the foregoing Power of attorney to be his act & deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day & year last above written
Rich d M. Chapman J.P.
Virginia to wit:
I, Philip S. Fry, clerk of the county court of Orange County in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that Richard M. Chapman Esq., whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate, is an acting Justice of the peace for the said county, duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are due to all his acts as such. And I moreover certify, that Benjamin Burton Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing power of attorney is the only surviving executor of Mary Burton deceased.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said court this 4 th day of December 1852 in the 77 th year of the Commonwealth
Philip S. Fry Clerk

Pension Department,
Washington, D. C.
Will you kindly send me copies of 4141 Revolu- tionary War Record, also a copy of the family data file, being a leaf out of the Burton family bible births of the names and leapt - Mary Burton, Jr.? Will you please also send me some D. A. R. application blanks to be filled out?

Thanking you very, very much for a prompt reply,
I am Yours very truly
Stella V. Bradford 20 S. Walnut St - Philippi - W. Va
March 24, 1936

My Church, Va.
Jan. 20, 1930.
Mr. Earl D. Church, Washington D.C. Dear Mr. Church,
Many thanks for the enclosed data which you sent to me, it is more than I have ever gotten before, and I wish to file it with my D. A. R. papers, but I want to know whether the relationship of James and Sarah Head as shown in the papers (that is in the Burtons) I don't know who they are, you will notice that their child's birth date is given, viz: Lucy Cern Head. I notice that you give the

Head Bunting's wife pension, at her age when the pension stopped in 1842?
birth date of Mary Bunting on June 22, 1784 which he was m. in 1796, which is likely to be a mistake, as far as set of it is a mistake and return it all to me, and I shall be very grateful indeed, these dates are all such people love for getting the D.A.R. as they are invaluable for that reason, they are such a help to the various societies, and I thank you for the assistance you have been able to give me.
Yours truly Mrs. Philip Spencer Can you find any birth date for Sarah Head the wife of Capt. May B. Jr.
said they say how old she was when Sarah

Waynesville, Pa. Nov. 14, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
I am a direct descendant of Capt. Benjamin Head of Orange Co. Pa., who rose by rank of  the a Captain in the Revolutionary War. I must have a copy of his services and names of wife or wives

also date of their marriage and the date of birth of their daughter Sarah, who married Captain May Burton , St. of Orange co. Va. (Send me all of Sarah Burtons' declaration for a pension after husband's death).
So please search good and send me all of the above information if possible, as I must have it for my D.A. B. paper, and ever so many thanks while you are at it, please send any thing you can find about Rev. services of May Burton, St. father of Capt. M. B. G. and who was a private - Sharps.
Mrs. Philip Spence.
May Burton, St. m. Hannah Medley, please help me as soon as possible, and thanks.

referred to Comt. of Pensions for reply
THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
for Mrs. Margaret M. Hammond 8 Boyd Avenue Takoma Park Md - 16,

Lee'sburg Va April 21/23 My dear Friend: I have William Warren for 2 names & believe you will favor me by refusing reply, but copy about Clarence J. May Winston (Capt. Penna Brig (his Hied) but first his Military Service with dates for D. A. R. - Now for "Capt Benj Head" please send my date you have regarding his family. I want his marriage & any children my marriage. Can't tell you how much appreciate this. I hope to be down in June & will surely see you. Hope you & yours have been well. Our girls came Thurs & Fri of them for Easter, but we are alone now until June Escaped supper last winter & are thank God. With love Your old Friend, Anna K. White

Wytheville, Virginia.
March 26, 1921.
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Send separate paper for services of Capt. May Head.
Dear Sirs, W. File 4, 141, I. S. C. Rev.
War Section of your left. says that Sarah Head, died on Sept. 14, 1842 in Green Co. Va. She was the wife of Capt. May Burton Jr. and a pension was granted or allowed for their surviving children in 1846. This same paper says that Capt. May Burton Jr. served (possibly 1 yr.) under Captain Benj. Head, re-enlisted on May 28, 1838. -over

As I have written you a letter recently about Capt. Benjamin Head (my ancestor) and whom I wish to join the L.A.A. on I thought it would be of interest to you to know that it passed to Sarah Head
Burton as having been a pensioner if so, possibly her papers or her husband's papers would give some dates I need for her birth births, deaths, and marriages of Capt. Benjamin Head, his wife Hannah Medley, and their daughter Sarah Head Burton, above, or possibly the other papers quoted in letters might give some thing of dates or service of Capt. Benj. Head.
I trust you will look this and any other matters up and let me know what you can find for me. Thanking you very much. (Mrs.) Philip A. Spence.

Lee'sburg Va
April 21/23,
Commissioner,
Bureau Pensions, Washington D.C.
My dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me a copy of the Service of Capt. Benjamin Keene, of Orange Co. Va. I will appreciate an early reply, Thanking you,
I am
Very Sincerely Mrs. C. H. Winn!
Box 167
P.S. I would be glad to have Service of Capt. May Newton also, as I believe you allow me to ask for two, W.
Mrs. Apr. 27 1923

History to
Mrs. A. Kemper Spence, Wytheville, Va.
Post card undated
" " recd. Mch. 15, 1916 - In S. 5354
Jacob Kiebling —

J. W. Browning, Orange County Circuit Court, Orange, Va.
Letter dated Oct. 6 } in Mt. 1081-400 Francis Moore. " reed. Oct. 8 }
He asks for Capt. May Burton, Rev. War., and Capt. May Burton, Jr. " "
So please pay - only one.
Please date Clk. 13. & give (Miss Wilson said to send this.) to F. W.

July 12 '99
C E Kemper Treas. Dept Cl.
1916 Mch. 24. Hist. to Mrs. A. K. Spence post card in S. 5554 Jacob Kiebling. 4 1917 Oct. 13. Hist. to J. W. Browning letter with Mt. 1081-Francis Moore 1920 April 27. Hist. to Mrs. Chas. Spence M.M.H.
1924 May 20. Mrs. P. A. Spence, info no family data on file this claim rel. to Capt. Spence Head & no plus. claim for a Benf Head An.
1930 Jan. 18. Hist. to Mrs. Philip Spence Tue.
1930 Jan. 22. hist. fur. Mrs. Philip Spence Tue.
1936 June 5. Hist. to Stella V. Bradford. m.c.s.
Rey WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4141
Sarah Burton Wid.
Mary Burton Capt. Res. War
Act: July 11/86
Index:—Vol. a , Page 101
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mrs. Gerald M. Cherry 1717 - 4 th Ave. Nebr. City, Nebr.
The National Archives Division of Reference Washington D. C.,

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of May Burton a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his  son (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
N. 4141
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 28 1777 ✓ Ensign Jere White ✓ Va.   May 28, 1778 ✓ 2 nd Lieut Benjamin Head ✓   May 27, 1779 ✓ 1 st Lieut Robert Miller ✓   May 25, 1780 3 mos. Captain ✓   Spring 1781 3 mos. " Matthews  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Orange Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, by son Benjamin Burton: Jan'y 15, 1846.
Residence at date of application, Madison Co. Va.
Age at date of application, born June 22, 1784  Sept 29, 1776
Remarks: sol. married
Early in 1776 Sarah Head
on 29
He died May 13, 1829 Orange Co. Va. she died Sept 14, 1842
Green Co. Va. & the pension was allowed for the benefit of their surviving  children: Benjamin Burton, Fanny Buckner, Hannah Bradford, Judith Webb,  Martha Craig, & Mary Maria Eddine.
Respectfully,
Ch. alive in 1846:
Fanny Buckner Benjamin also in 1852. Hannah Bradford Judith Webb Martha Craig Mary Maria Eddine
1829 Lucy Collins Fanny Buckner Benjamin Burton Hannah Bradford Judith Webb Sarah Payne Margaret Payne Martha Craig Mary M. Eddine
Commissioner.

March 24, 1916.
Mrs. A. Kemper Spence, Wytheville, Virginia.
Madam:-
In addition to the military history of May Burton W. File 1141 Rev. War, you are furnished the following data relative to his children:
Lucy born April 28, 1778. Fanny " February 6, 1780. Elizabeth " June 17, 1781. Benjamin " June 22, 1784. Hannah " June 30, 1786. Judith " September 9, 1788. Sarah " May 9, 1790. Peggy " February 13, 1792. Martha " May 31, 1794. Harriot " February 27, 1797. Mary Mariah " October 8, 1798.
Surviving children in 1829: Lucy Collins, Fanny Buckner, Benjamin Burton, Hannah Bradford, Judith Webb, Sarah Payne, Margaret Douglass, Martha Craig and Mary M. Eddins.
Very respectfully,
G. M. Satterwhite Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
May 20, 1927.
Mrs. Philip A. Spence, Wytheville, Va.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that this bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension, or bounty land has been made on account of his services and a careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of any soldier named Benjamin Head.
In the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 4141, there is no information on file relative to the family of Captain Benjamin Head, under whom the soldier May Burton served, nor is it stated in that claim, that he was the father of Sarah, wife of May Burton.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Rev. end 1912 Wars Section
1000/1001
January 22, 1930.
Mrs. Philip Spence Wytheville Virginia.
Dear Madam:
You are herewith furnished the corrected history of May Burton, W. 4141.
The date of birth of May Burton does not appear in the papers of said claim. June 22, 1784 is the date of birth of Benjamin Burton who was the son of May Burton.
The date of birth of Sarah Head or her age at any period is not given.
The relationship to the Burtons of James and Sarah Head who had a child, Lucy Ann Head Born March 27, 1816, is not shown.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

January 22, 1930.
Mrs. Philip Spence Wytheville Virginia.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 4141, it appears that May Burton, while a resident of Orange County, Virginia, served with the Virginia troops as follows:
On August 28, 1777 he was appointed ensign in Captain J. White's Company; on May 28, 1778 he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in Captain Benjamin Head's Company; on May 27, 1779 he was appointed 1st Lieutenant in Captain Robert Miller's Company; on May 25, 1780 he was appointed Captain and served three months; in the spring of 1781 he served three months as a Captain in Colonel Matthew's Virginia Regiment.
He married September 29, 1776 Sarah Head.
May Burton died May 13, 1829 in Orange County, Virginia, and his widow, Sarah, died September 14, or 28, 1842, in Green County, Virginia.
On January 15, 1846 their son Benjamin Burton, a resident of Madison County, Virginia, applied for the pension that was due on account of the services of May Burton, and the claim was allowed for the benefit of the following children who survived the widow, Sarah Burton.
Benjamin Burton Fanny Buckner Hannah Bradford Judith Webb Martha Craig Mary Mariah Eddins

The record shows that May and Sarah Burton had the following children:
Lucy born April 28, 1778 Fanny " February 6, 1780 Elizabeth " June 17, 1781 Benjamin " June 22, 1784 Hannah " June 30, 1786 Judith " September 9, 1788 Sarah " May 9, 1790 Peggy " February 13, 1792 Martha " May 31, 1794 Harriot " February 27, 1797 Mary Mariah " October 8, 1798
Said record also shows the following, relationship to the soldier not given.
"The ages of James and Sarah Head's children:
Lucy Ann Head was born the 27th of March, 1816."
The above noted is the history of the only soldier named May Burton that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau; and there is no record that a claim for pension or bounty land was made on account of the services of Benjamin Head.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

January 18, 1930.
Mrs. Philip Spence Wytheville, Virginia.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that, from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 4141, it appears that May Burton was born June 22, 1784, place not stated.
While a resident of Orange County, Virginia, he served with the Virginia Troops as follows:
On August 28, 1777 he was appointed ensign in Captain J. White's Company; on May 28, 1778 he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in Captain Benjamin Head's Company; on May 27, 1779 he was appointed 1st Lieutenant in Captain Robert Miller's Company; on May 25, 1780 he was appointed Captain and served three months; in the spring of 1781 he served three months as a Captain in Colonel Matthew's Virginia Regiment.
The soldier married September 29, 1776 Sarah Head.
May Burton died May 13, 1829 in Orange County, Virginia, and his widow, Sarah, died September 14, or 28, 1842, in Green County, Virginia.
On January 15, 1846 their son, Benjamin Burton, a resident of Madison County, Virginia, applied for the pension that was due on account of the service of May Burton; and the claim was allowed for the benefit of the following children who survived the widow, Sarah Burton:
Benjamin Burton Fanny Buckner Hannah Bradford Judith Webb Martha Craig Mary Maria Eddins.

family The record shows that May and Sarah Burton had the following children:
Lucy born April 28, 1778 Fanny " February 6, 1780 Elizabeth " June 17, 1781 Benjamin " June 22, 1784 Hannah " June 30, 1786 Judith " September 9, 1788 Sarah " May 9, 1790 Peggy " February 13, 1792 Martha " May 31, 1794 Harriot " February 27, 1797 Mary Meriah " October 8, 1798
Said record also shows the following:
The "Ages of James and Sarah Head's children:
Lucy Ann Head, born the 27th of March, 1816."
The above noted is the history of the only soldier named May Burton that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau; and there is no record that a claim for pension or bounty land was made on account of the service of Benjamin Head.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.