Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6609, Robert Burton, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Burton, Robert
S 6609
carded
CONTENTS

3550
South Carolina
Robert Benton
flocking him in the State of S.C. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain McReynolds of the Regt commanded by Col. Meriwether in the Va. line for 6 months from 1781
Inscribed on the Roll of S. Carolina at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of Decr 32 and sent to Hon: A. S. Sheppard, House of Reps
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 30 m Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 33 10 m
$40 m
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book L Vol. 8 Page 49
Paid at the rate of 100 per month under the Act of 6 th April 1838 from 4 th September 1838 to 6 th March 1841. Agent notified April 14 th 1842
Date of death not on A.B.

3550 South Carolina
Robert Benton
Rockingham in the State of S.C. was who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain McReynolds of the Regt commanded by Col. Meriwether in the 1st line for 6 months from 1781
Inscribed on the Roll of S. Carolina at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of Decr 32 and sent to Hon. A. S. 14 Sheppard, House of Reps
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 30m Semi-annual allowance ending March 33 10m
$40m
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book L Vol. 8 Page 49
Paid at the rate of 20 Dollars per annum under the Act 6th April 1832 from 4th September 1832 to 4th March 1833. Equal to 10 Dollars per A.M. 1842
Date of death not on A.B.

Robert Burton
North Carolina
Rockingham County
from 1784 private 6 months, $20.
On the 2nd day of November A.D. 1832
personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Superior Court of North Carolina now holding the Superior Court for the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina Robert Burton a resident of Rockingham County North Carolina aged sixty eight years the 18th of October last who being first duly sworn in open Court according to law doth on his oaths make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7th day of June 1832 That he entered the service of the United States as a soldier in the revolutionary war under the following named officers & served as herein after set forth. That on or about the first of January 1784 he was drafted as a militia man in the County of Campbell State of Virginia and immediately thereafter went into the service under one Captain Thomas McKenney of Campbell County Virginia in the Regiment commanded by Thomas Mendenhall attached to Genl Mendenhall's brigade that he was marched from Campbell County to Petersburg Captain Point & from thence to Babb- old field near the Town of Norfolk from thence to Edmunds Hill & from thence to the Eastern part of North Carolina to Blackwater Creek from whence we were marched back to Babb-old field From this Point we were marched twelve miles towards the Town of Petersburg where he was stationed for two weeks at the expiration of which he was marched to Pressey's Court House where he was discharged and delivered over his arms & Camp Equipment to the said officers appointed to receive and take care of them. That at the time he received a written discharge signed by Captain McKenney which he has long since lost. That the time of his discharge was at the expiration of three months service though the precise date thereof he cannot now recollect. That while during this campaign a while at Edmunds Hill the American troops were frequently annoyed by the British forces who at that time had possession of a fortification called Long Bridge Fort, he was in a Creek called Long Creek or seven

only from a distance on an occasion our troops were drawn out a portion in battle line presenting but a small part of our force in view of the enemy with a hope that they might be induced to leave their entrenchment. The force thus detached was Maj. Col. Boyer's rifle regiment who for several hours kept up a fire directed upon the fort and many cannon shot were directed at them by the enemy. The Musketry fire which he was attached was considered the main force & were held in reserve & were not brought into action as the enemy refused to advance from their entrenchments. He has no knowledge who commanded the enemy or what amount of troops were stationed in said fortification. The American force engaged in this affair & those to whom he belonged in the entire campaign were under the command of Gen. McClellan. That before he left the army he heard of the battle of Fredericksburg in Virginia & reached here some time in the month of April 1862.
In the following month (May 1862) he was again drafted into the military service in the 5 th and 6 th Companies of Campbell's for another term of three months service under Captain Alexander Cummins of Campbell's Company in the regiment commanded by Col. John Holcomb of Prince Edward County, State of Virginia attached to the Brigade commanded by Genl. Robert Lawson. That he was marched from Campbell's Camp through Charlottesville & a corner of Prince Edward County to the Appomattox River at Blandy's Bridge from there to Earleyville on James River about forty miles above Richmond when we crossed the river & after marching some few miles, were of the enemy being near in considerable numbers when we were ordered to retreat and across the river about twelve miles above Earleyville at a place called the Boiling Fork the morning after the enemy showed themselves on the opposite side of the river at which when they fired a three pounder across the river which struck and killed the horse of a lieutenant the name of the officer he does not recollect - at the time it was supposed the shot was particularly aimed and intended for Genl. Lawson who was in full view of the enemy - From that time our retreat was continued to a place called Deane's Crossings in Prince Edward County. Then Genl. Lawson with the force he belonged encamped while the other part of

The army composed of the brigades of eight regiments which men (the name of their genl. or commanding officer cannot be recollected) marched on as he understood to Halifax County in Virginia. That he remained encamped at this place about six days When we were again marched to Buckner's Creek crossing the river marched near Williamsburg where we remained until near the expiration of our service when about two hundred were detached under the command of Major John McElroy to guard certain mills the name he cannot recollect situated near Williamsburg. That he remained there eight days When we were relieved by a fresh detachment and marched back to headquarters where he remained until the expiration of his term when he was discharged for want of pay, Captain the said Alex Cummings that he has lost his discharge & cannot now produce the same. That he has no documentary evidence of his service Nor can he know of any one now living & whom he could prove the same or any part thereof.
In answer to the interrogatories of the Court he states he was born in the County of Amelia State Virginia from which at the 4th of Jan y 1861, he remained to Campbell County Virginia where he resided at the time he entered into the service as hereon before stated that he continued to reside there at the close of the war that he now lives in Rockingham County North Carolina - He states that he was born on the 18 th of October 1764 that he has no record of his age but is enabled to refer to the time of his birth as it has been told him by his parents.
Being required to state who of his neighbors well testify to his character for veracity and then taking an oath having been a soldier of the revolution he states that William Donnell & Robert Martin and others of his neighbors well testify to the same.
He relinquishes all claim to any pension or an- nuity except the present - and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Given to in open Court the date above Robert Burton S.P.P. 658

And the said Court does hereby declare its opinion after an inquisitorial view of the matter and after perusing the entries therein presented to the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolution- ary soldier and served as he states; And the Court finds the evidence that it appears to them that William Donnell and Robert Martin who reside in said County of Rockingham are credible persons & that their statement is entitled to credit and belief. In witness whereof Charles G. Glass Judge of the Superior Court of Delaware has hereunto set his hand this 10th day of June 1882 and the said Court adjourned this day. James Charles G. Glass
J. Thomas Lang Clerk of the Superior Court of Law for the County of Rockingham We do hereby certify that the above Coats are the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Robert Burton for a pension. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court the month and year in said Court this 2nd day of Oct. 1832.

I wrote this as Miss Rottloff was away on vacation. MCS
August 10, 1937
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Robert Burton, S. 6609 BA-J/MCS Jan
Mrs. J. S. Walborn High Point, Box 1486 North Carolina
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Robert Burton, a Revolutionary War soldier who served from Virginia and applied for pension while living in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 6609, based upon the military service of Robert Burton.
He was born October 18, 1764, in Amelia County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given. When he was nine years of age he moved to Campbell County, Virginia.
While residing in Campbell County, Virginia, he enlisted about January 1, 1781, served three months as private in Captain Thomas McReynolds' company in Colonel Thomas Merriweather's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in May, 1781, served three months as private in Captain Alexander Cummins' company in Colonel John Holcomb's Virginia regiment, was in a skirmish at a place called Pointy Fork about twelve miles above Cartersville, Virginia, on the James River.
He lived in Campbell County until the close of the Revolution when he moved to Rockingham County, North Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 2, 1832, while living in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
There are no data relative to soldier's family.
Very truly yours
GEORGE H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1917 Apr. 25. Hist. to Mrs. William Rodgers & 1934 Apr. 16. Heirs Estate Form (See file in Clu S 6793 of Henry D. Lapp)
Rev War
6609 INVALID.
File No. 6,609
Robert Benton
Priv. Rev War
Act: June 7th 1832
Index: — Vol. 24 , Page 27
[Arrangement of 1870.]

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
March 23 d , 1842.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Robert Burton , a Pensioner on the Roll of the North Carolina Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1840, to the 4 th March 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
William L. Harris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Dept Rev. War. Pensions

Will you kindly give me the record of Robert Burton who served in Virginia Militia but who received a pension 1831. While living in Rockingham County North Carolina - age 70 yrs. Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated. My grand mother was a Burton and a descendant. Sincerely Mrs. J. S. Wilson July 31-1937 (Box 1486) High Point N.C.

Lexington Ky April 15 th 1917
6 REV
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C. Wanted
Record of service and all data from of Robert Burton who applied for pension as private in Revolutionary War in North Carolina. Application for pension was under act 1818-32 as reported by Secretary of State to Congress 1835-
Respectfully,
Mr. William Roden
Regent Bryan Station Chapter D.A.R.
Lexington Ky 152 E. High St

In reply to your request of Mar. 24 , received Apr. 10 , for a statement of the military history of Robert Burton , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( or his widow's ) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
S. 6,609
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan. 1, 1781 3 mos. Private Thomas McReynolds Thomas Meriwether Va.   May 1781 3 mos. Alexander Cummins John Holcomb        
Battles engaged in, ✓  Residence of soldier at enlistment, Campbell Co., Va.  Date of application for pension, Nov. 2, 1832. His claim was allowed.  Residence at date of application, Rockingham Co., N. C.  Age at date of application, born Oct. 18, 1764, in Amelia Co., Va.  Remarks: there is no family data on file in the claim.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

April 16, 1934
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Mr. Edward Young Stokeadale, North Carolina
Robert Burton, S. 6609 Henry Delap, S. 6793 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of Robert Burton and Henry Delap, Revolutionary War pensioners of Rockingham County, North Carolina.
Their records follow as found in pension claims based upon their service in the Revolutionary War.
Robert Burton S. 6609
The data herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 6609, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Robert Burton.
He was born October 18, 1764, in Amelia County, Virginia; the names of his parents are not stated; at the age of nine years Robert Burton moved to Campbell County, Virginia.
While residing in Campbell County, Virginia, he enlisted about January 1, 1781, served three months as a private in Captain Thomas McReynolds' company, Colonel Thomas Merriweather's Virginia regiment, and after being discharged he returned to his home in Campbell County. He enlisted in May, 1781, served three months as private in Captain Alexander Cummins' company, Colonel John Holcomb's Virginia regiment, and was in a skirmish at a place called Pointy Fork about twelve miles above Cartersville, Virginia, on the James River.
The soldier continued to reside in Campbell County, Virginia, until the close of the war, then moved to Rockingham County, North Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 2, 1832, while residing in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
There are no family data shown in the claim.
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Henry Delap S. 6793
The data which follow were found in pension claim, S. 6793, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Henry Delap.
Henry Delap was born June 12, 1738, in King George County, Virginia; the names of his parents are not stated.
While residing in Henry County, Virginia, he volunteered, date not given, and served seven weeks as private in Captain Brice Martin's company, Colonel Abram Penn's Virginia regiment, against the Tories. He enlisted in the spring of 1781, and served three months as a private in Captain Haman Gritz' Virginia company. Soon after returning home, he enlisted in August, 1781, as a private in Captain Levenfield Hill's company, Colonel James Calloway's Virginia regiment, marched immediately to "Little York" where he remained in service until after the surrender of Cornwallis and was discharged having served three months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Rockingham County, North Carolina, and was still living there on February 28, 1833.
Henry Delap died March 4, 1833.
There are no data as to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator