Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 41,448, Benjamin Bowles, N.C.

SERVICE
N. b.
Bowles, Benjamin
NUMBER _____
NUMBER S 41,448
CONTENTS

Order to pay 20 March 1840
Health with you A. B.
North-Carolina. Benjamin Bowles, 17.888. Montgomery Co. N. Carol. Capt Brevard
Private in 10 th N. Carol. regiment, 1 year, from April, 1781.
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of North-Carolina at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4. of July, 1820.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16. of Oct r 1820. and sent to J. B. Martin, agent, Lawrenceville, N. Carol.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1820. - $ 16.29. Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. March, } 48 "
1 mo. 28 } 1821. } $ 64.29.  31. }  4/30. }
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
and 1 st May, } 1820. }

Original Claim State of North Carolina } on this 14th Day of July Montgomery County } 1820 Personally appeared in open Court being a Court of Record for the County of Montgomery Benjamin Bowles Aged fifty five Years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the Acts of Congress of the 18th of March 1814 and the first of May 1820 that he the said Benjamin Bowles enlisted for the term of twelve Months on the 10th day of April in the Year 1814 in the State of North Carolina in the Company commanded by Captain A. Blevord in the 10th Regiment in the line of the State of North Carolina on the Continental establishment, that he continued to serve in the said Corps until the 12th of April 1781 when he was discharged from the service in the State of North Carolina in Chatham County that I operated in taking Savannah & Forts on the Savannah River & Brown's & Grason's forts in Augusta Georgia and in pursuance of the Act of the first of May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the U.S. on the 18th Day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any other manner disposed of any property or any part of it with intent thereby to disqualify it as to being myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval services of the U.S. in the Revolutionary war passed the 18th Day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person for my use for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule here to annexed by me subscribed that is one horse valued at 20 Dollars one cow valued at 10 Dollars one small herd valued at 15 Dollars & eight or ten young

worth per share ten Dollars amount in all to Sixty five Dollars & that my family consists of myself my wife & one daughter Sworn to & Declared this the 14th Day of July 1820
Test H. Culpener J.D.
his Benjamin Bowles Mark
State of north carolina Montgomery County
I John B. Martin clerk of the court of pleas & quarters sessions of the county aforesaid being a court of record do hereby certify that John Culpener who attested the foregoing affidavit is one of the Judges of said court duly appointed & qualified that due faith & credit are due his official acts as such. I further certify that the schedule hereto annexed agrees with records filed in my office - that the court are satisfied as to the truth of this declar- ation and that the said Bowles is poor & stands in need of the assistance of his country given from under my hand & seal of office 30th day of August 1820 J B Martin clerk

August 7, 1934
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BA-J/MCS
Benjamin Bowles, S. 41448
Mrs. Edna Bowles Bates 210 Wood Street West LaFayette Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Benjamin Bowles of Montgomery County, North Carolina.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 41448, based upon the military service of Benjamin Bowles.
He enlisted April 10, 1781, place not shown, and served as private in Captains Smith's and Brevard's North Carolina companies. He assisted in the capture of Thompson's Fort on the Congaree River and Brown's and Grason's Forts in Augusta, Georgia. He was discharged April 12, 1782, in Chatham County, North Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 4, 1820, in Montgomery County, North Carolina, and he was then fifty-five years of age.
In 1820 he referred to his wife and daughter but did not give their names. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

January 8, 1934
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BA-J/MCS Benjamin Bowles, S.41448
Mrs. J. D. Loudermilk La Grange, Route 1 Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Revolutionary War soldiers, Andrew, Benjamin, Michael and Thomas Hampton, and Benjamin, Dabney and David Bowles.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon the military service of soldiers in that war. A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the service of Andrew, Benjamin and Michael Hampton, or Dabney and David Bowles.
On February 14, 1930, you were furnished the history of Thomas Hampton, S. 16842, the only soldier by that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 41448, based upon the military service of Benjamin Bowles, the only soldier by that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Benjamin Bowles enlisted April 10, 1781, place not shown, and served as private in Captains Smith's and Brevard's North Carolina companies. He assisted in the capture of Thompson's Fort on the Congaree River and Browns and Grason's Forts in Augusta, Georgia. He was discharged April 12, 1782, in Chatham County, North Carolina.
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He was allowed pension on his application executed July 4, 1820, in Montgomery County, North Carolina, and he was then fifty-five years of age.
In 1820 he referred to his wife and daughter but did not give their names.
The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

June 9, 1931
Mrs. Robert W. Wilson 251 East Jefferson Street Franklin, Indiana
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 41448, that Benjamin Bowles enlisted April 10, 1781, place not shown, and served as private in Captains Smith's and Brevard's North Carolina companies. He assisted in the capture of Thompson's Fort on Congaree River and Browns and Grason's Forts in Augusta, Georgia. He was discharged April 12, 1782, in Chatham County, North Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 4, 1820, at which time he was fifty-five years of age and living in Montgomery County, North Carolina. in Mont. Co., N.C.
In 1820 he referred to his wife and daughter but did not give their names.
The above noted is the history of the only soldier named Benjamin Bowles that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this bureau and said records fail to afford any information in regard to Alexander Bowles.
No charge is made for furnishing this information.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

La Grange, Missouri Route 1.
Commissioner of Pensions = . . .
Dear Sir = . . . I would be so very glad if you would find the Hamptons of the Rev. war - who were from the Carolinas or went back there after the war or to Ky. Now we are tracing them now through Kentucky Library - and they find these came from the Carolinas - the brothers who came to Kentucky = are Benjamin - Thomas - Andrew - & we think  Michael - Now we want to locate the father - and think may be one these names - but may have been others who staid in Car. we are sure we belong to the Gen. Wade Hampton family but want to prove by deeds & wills & land grants . Now they inter-married with Boyles family - Can you find them from Carolina? as we find some were married before came to Ky. - about 1790 or 1794 they came to Kentucky - Now I over ms. A. 9. 2. 30 S. 16842

will be so glad if you will tell me what records you can find?
Just Thank you So Much,
Mrs J. D. Loudermilk,
"Name of Bowles that have found are David - Dabney - Benjamin only , want to locate the father if can, Now the Hamplons are the family we want but have to go go in the others to find them, these Hamplons had quite a bit of land in Ky, Some of the Hamplons had sons named Wade , born early times

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 41448, that Benjamin Bowles enlisted April 10, 1781.. place not shown, and served as private in Captains Smith's and Brevard's North Carolina companies.. He assisted in the capture of Thompson's Fort on Congaree River and Browns and Grason's Forts in Augusta, Georgia. He was discharged April 12, 1782, in Chatham County, North Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 4, 1820, at which time he was fifty-five years of age and living in Montgomery County, North Carolina.

MRS. ROBERT W. WILSON 251 EAST JEFFERSON ST. FRANKLIN, INDIANA
To the Commissioner of Pensions
I am writing to find out if Alexander Bowles Rev. the only  only war history is recorded in Pension Department or his son Benjamin Bowles they lived in Granville Co N. Carolina if either have - would you send it to me - of any expense & will pay you - Yours & Oblige
Mrs Lucy R. Nelson 251 E. Jefferson St. Franklin Ind.

West Lafayette Ind.
11/21
July 23-1938.
Veterans Administration Bureau of Pensions.
Dear Sir:
Will you please give me the record of Benjamin Bowles in Montgomery County North Carolina, whom I am told was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
Thanking you in advance
I am truly
Mrs Edna Bowles Bates
210 Wood St
West Lafayette Indiana.

February 15, 1940
The Quartermaster General Memorial Branch War Department Washington, D. C.
RA-J/ANF Qu Benjamin Bowles S. 41448
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Benjamin Boles, private in the North Carolina troops, died October 5, 1846, in North Carolina.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 41448, based upon the military service of Benjamin Bowles, (he was pensioned) in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of Benjamin Bowles, and names of his parents were not given.
Benjamin Bowles enlisted April 10, 1781, in North Carolina, served as a private in Captain Smith's company, was transferred to Captain Brevard's company, in the 10th North Carolina State Regiment, he assisted in the capture of Thugger's Fort on the Congaree River, and "Browns and Grasons forts in Augusta, Georgia"; he was discharged April 12, 1782, in Chatham County, North Carolina.
Benjamin Bowles was allowed pension on his application executed July 4, 1830, in Montgomery County, North Carolina, then aged fifty-five years.
He referred in 1830 to his wife and a daughter,

but he gave no names.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to the family of Benjamin Bowles, nor is the date of his death shown.
The application for headstone for Benjamin Boles is returned herewith, also a letter addressed to Mrs. Hodges, Mocksville, North Carolina, from A. L. Boles of Mocksville, North Carolina, Route #4, and a letter addressed to your office from Mrs. J. D. Hodges, Mocksville, North Carolina.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

December 6, 1939
Miss Sadye Bowles 228 North Edgeworth Street Greensboro, North Carolina
BA-J/MCS Benjamin Bowles S.41448
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Benjamin Boles or Bowles, a Revolutionary War soldier who was born in 1757 and died in 1842.
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, S.41448, based on the military service of the only Benjamin Bowles (searched under all spellings) that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of birth of Benjamin Bowles and the names of his parents are not shown.
Benjamin Bowles enlisted April 10, 1781, place not shown, and served as private in Captains Smith's and Brevard's North Carolina companies. He assisted in the capture of Thompson's Fort on the Congaree River and Brown's Fort and Grason's Fort in Augusta, Georgia. He was discharged April 12, 1782, in Chatham County, North Carolina.
Benjamin Bowles was allowed pension on his application executed July 4, 1820, in Montgomery County, North Carolina, and he then stated was fifty-five years of age.
In 1820, he referred to his wife and daughter but did not give their names. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of Benjamin Bowles, the name and address of the person to whom it was paid and possibly the date of death of this soldier, it is suggested that you address the Comptroller General, Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., giving the following data:
Benjamin Bowles, Certificate 17888, issued October 16, 1820, rate $8 per month, commenced July 4, 1820, Act of March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820, North Carolina Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 15, 1939
Veterans' Bureau Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I am trying to establish my eligibility to become a member of the D. A. R.'s through the pension records of my great great grandfather, Benjamin Boles (Bowles), who was born in 1757 and died in 1842, and who served in the Revolutionary War.
Will you kindly send me a copy of his Pension Record. I should like to know also when the U. S. Government discontinued paying him a pension. I desire this information to substantiate the year of his death. The year that his pension was discontinued should be the year of his death, should it not?
Any other information you can furnish me in regard to his service in the Revolutionary War would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
Sadye Bowles (Miss) Sadye Bowles
228 North Edgeworth St. Greensboro, N. C.

March 25, 1935
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Mrs. Lula Phelps 2124 Champion Street Oak, California
Benjamin Bowles, S. 41448 BA-J/MCS
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the record of Benjamin Bowles, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 41448, based upon the military service of Benjamin Bowles.
He enlisted April 10, 1781, place not shown, and served as private in Captains Smith's and Brevard's North Carolina companies. He assisted in the capture of Thompson's Fort on the Congaree River and Brown's Fort and Grason's Fort in Augusta, Georgia. He was discharged April 12, 1782, in Chatham County, North Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 4, 1820, in Montgomery County, North Carolina, and he was then fifty-five years of age.
In 1820 he referred to his wife and daughter but did not give their names. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

3124 Champion St. Oak Calif.
March 14, 1935.
Veterans Administration Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen: - I wrote recently about information of my great grandfather. Benjamin Bowles but you could find nothing. In the mean time I have gotten the information which I am sending in this letter. This information came from E. W. Morgan, acting commissioned + refered to - "Rev. + 1812 war section M.C.S.; M.L.B.
As I told you before I have to get this information in order to join the D.A.R. so any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours
like
Mrs. Lula Phelps.

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1931 June 9 hist. to Mrs. Robt. W. Wilson 1934 Jan. 8 hist. to Mrs. J. D. Goudermick 1934 Aug. 7 hist. to Mrs. Edna Bowles 1935 Mar. 25 hist. to Mrs. Lula Phelps 1939 Dec. 6 hist. to Miss Radye Bowles 1940 Nov. 15 hist. to Mrs. W. W. ...
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mustered, it is believed for 12 months.
Wm Bell
17,370.
Benjamin Bowles, Montgomery Co: N.C. 11. July, 1820.
10 th N o Carolina regt. April, 1781 — 1 year.
17370 Benj o Bowles Montgomery Co N.C. J. B. Martin, Agt. Lawrenceville, N.C. Rec d P.O. Dept. 1820.  The Hon ble H. H. H. ... Washington
worth $: 65..
The Secretary of State for the State of North Carolina, is requested to certify from the rolls, the period of this applicants' service.
J. B. Martin, agent, Lawrenceville, N.C. 6. Sept: 1820. 4 th Oct '20.

State of N. Carolina Secretary's Office 4 th Octo r 1820
I William Hill Secretary of State in & for the State aforesaid do hereby Certify that it appears from the musterrolls of the Continental line of this State in the Revolutionary war, that Benjamin Bowles a private in Capt. Brumard's Company of the 10 th Reg t was mustered on the _____ day of 1781 for _____ and that he left the service on the 12 th day of April 1782.
Given under my hand at Office in Raleigh the date above
W. Hill