Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20683, Benjamin Barton, S. C.

SERVICE
S.C.
Barton Benjamin Dorcas
NUMBER
W. 20683
CONTENTS

2420 South Carolina Dorcas Barton widow of Benj m Barton S. C. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 13 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of Dec r 1847 and sent to Miles M. Norton Pickens, C. H. S. C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 303 Vol. 2
Repeated Dec r 15/48
Date of widow's death not m d

12273 act 43 8921. act 44 614 Dorcas Barton
Rev Oct. 24, 1845
S. C.
Act of July 138.
Mr. before '94 D- 1818
Amended 19 mos $63.33
Also 3 march 434 17 June 1844
answer to
Col. Miles M. Norton Pickens, C. H. S. C.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pension, to certain widows; and the several acts in continuation thereof."
State of South Carolina Pickens, District } ss.
On this Seventh day of August 1845. personally appeared before William D. Steele Judge of the Court of Ordinary of the District and State aforesaid, Mrs. Sarah Barton (who I certify is unable by bodily infirmity to attend in open Court without much inconvenience) as resident of the same District and State, aged Eighty two years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her Oaths, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, and the several acts, in continuation thereof.
That she is the widow of Benjamin Barton who was a private in the Militia of South Carolina during the war of the Revolution on the Whig side and in defence of his country; That she cannot at her advanced age, and at this late day, state even what she once knew of his services, and she never knew very much about it.
That her late husband the said Benjamin Barton then resided on Pacolet River, what she believes, is now in Spartanburg District, and that she lived on the same River higher up, that she did not know him when he entered the service, but he stated that he had served in a Block House on the line some where, but she does not know the name of it; the first she knew of him she was under protection in Earle's Fort, and he came there in service and there she became acquainted with him; she is sure he was a part of the time under Capt. Parsons, and she thinks, in Col. Roebuck's Regiment, he travelled as she understood, through most of the surrounding country,

she recollects to have heard him say he was in one Battle some where, but she does not now recollect what one it was. she cannot state what length of time he served, nor whether he received a discharge, but she believes he did, tho' she does not now know any thing of it. the only proof she has of his services that she knows of, is the certificate of the Comptroller General of this State of a copy of his Indent, she fully believes from all the circumstances that this said Indent was issued to him.
She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Barton at her mother's on Pacolet about one mile above the fork, by one Joseph Camp a Baptist minister, as she believes, on the twenty fourth day of September (1783) seventeen hundred and eighty three, that she has no record of the marriage, but thinks she has some record of the births of her children, and recollects that her oldest, a Son, Joshua Barton, was sixty one years old the 5 th day of July last, and that she & her said husband were married nine months and eleven days before his birth. That her husband, the aforesaid Benjamin Barton died on the sixteenth day of February (1818) Eighteen hundred and eighteen; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated.
Darca her Barton mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before.
William D Steele Judge of The Court of Ordinary for Pickens District S.C.

South Carolina } Before me personally appeared Moses Picken, District } Murphy, who is an old and respectable citizen of the District State, aforesaid, and made oath in due form of law, that he became acquainted with Benja- min Barton and Darcia, his wife, (the former died some 20 odd years ago in this District, the latter yet living in the neighborhood, and since his death unmarried) about fifty five years ago, that they then moved to this Dist. near to this deponent, and appeared to have been married several years, as they had some two or three or four children, that they lived near him all the time afterwards, and together as husband and wife, until the death of the old man, and he never heard it doubted but that they were lawfully married, but believe, that they were married as is stated by Mrs. Barton, from the ages of their children, and all the circumstances of the case. Given to 10 th September 1845, before } Miles M. Norton } Moses Murphy Not. Pub. H. C. Off. M. P. D. }
I, William L. Keith Clerk of the Court of Picken, District S. C. Certify that William D. Steele is Judge of the Court of Ordinary, and that Miles M. Norton is a Magistrate, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be theirs are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office, this 13 th day of October A. D. 1845
W. L. Keith Clerk of the Court of Picken District S. C.

South Carolina } Matthew Abbett, who is Pickens District } an old respectable & truthful citizen, came personally before me and made oath in due form of law, that he knew Benjamin Barton and Sarah, his wife when he was a young man, and that they were married together after he moved from Greenville to Spartanburg, where he had lived & moved from in 1784 and returned to in 1785, that he is under the impression they were married before this removal to Greenville but is certain it was not two years afterwards , tho' he was not at the marriage, but was in the neighborhood & common report said that they were lawfully married & he is satisfied it was so, as he has known them ever since until Barton's death & they lived together until that time as husband & wife & he has never heard the legality of their marriage doubted.
Barton's oldest son Joshua, was born previous to 1784. as he recollects Barton & his wife came from Spartanburg to Greenville on a visit the Fall after the Land Office was opened at Thomas' in Greenville, & had their said son then with them about a year old.
Sworn to 11 th Oct. 1845. before } Matthew Abbett
Miles M. Norton
Notary Public & } Ex. Off. M. P. D. }
I, William L. Keith Clerk of the Court of Pickens District S.C. certify that Miles M. Norton is a Magistrate, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office, this 13 th day of October A.D. 1845
W. L. Keith Clerk of the Court of Pickens District Solo.

South Carolina Pickens District
Before me personally appeared Mrs Nancy Wade who is an old respectable citizen of the District aforesaid and made oath in due of law that when she was a young woman she knew Benjamin Barton who resided in Spartanburg District South Carolina where she herself resided that he was then absent much of his time and said to be in the Revolutionary War which was then going on and as she understood was serving in Col. Roebucks Regiment that he was then a young man and afterwards married Dorcas Anderson She thinks not very many years after the war as she was herself married in 1780 and knows that the said Benjamin Barton and Dorcas Anderson was married not very many years afterwards tho she was not at the marriage but knows it from reputation and has known them to live together as husband and wife ever since until the death of the old gentleman which took place some years ago and his widow Dorcas Barton yet resides in this District as his widow Sworn to and subscribed before me April 18 th 1846 her Nancy Wade mark
James Henderson M.P.D.
South Carolina } S. William L. Keitt Clerk of the Pickens District } Court of this District state aforesaid. do hereby certify that William D. Steele and James Henderson, are Magistrates, and that the within and above signatures, purporting to be theirs, are genuine, and also that the affiant William Abbott is worthy of belief. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this 20 th day of April 1846.
W. L. Keitt Clerk of the Court of Pickens, District S.C.

South Carolina } Personally appeared before me Pickens District } William Abbott an old and respectable citizen of the District & State aforesaid and made oath in due form of Law that when he was a small Boy he resided in Spartanburg District in this State and knew Benjamin Barton and that during the Revolutionary War he re- collects to have seen the said Benjamin Bar- ton in the service in scouting parties under Captain Parsons that deponent cannot state how long he served but that he had the reputation of being a good soldier that he then lived but a few miles distant from him and that he understood he was married about the close of the War or shortly afterwards to Dorcas Anderson and afterwards moved to Greenville District & subsequently to this District where deponent had also moved that he knew him ever afterwards till his death he understands that his Widow the said Dorcas Barton yet resides in this District and is making application for a pension. Deponent does not know that the said Benjamin Barton served in Col Nolucks Regiment but recollects that there was a Colonel of that name in command in that section of Country the deponent is seventy four years of age
Sworn to before me
W m Abbott
14 th day of March 1846
William D. Steele
C. P. G.

12273 Oct. 24, 1895
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J. S. Edwards Daughter of Jackson was living in City Ga. Ga.

State of South Carolina, Thomas Barton Esq. who is an old Greenville District Respectable & truthful citizen came personally before me and made oath, that he knows Mrs. Darcus Barton of Pickens, the widow of Benjamin Barton dec d who was his uncle; that he knew them when he was a small Boy, supposes they were married, but does not recollect it, but distinctly recollects, that when he was about Seven years of age his uncle Ben (before alluded to) came and settled near the Father of this deponent, and then had one child son , living with the said Darcus Barton as his Wife, that this deponent was Born in 1777. and this would make the time above alluded to, as having known them to live together; in the year 1784. and they lived together afterwards as husband & wife & raised a family, until the death of the old man, she never heard it doubted but that they were lawfully married; he recollects, too that the eldest son of the said Darcus & Benjamin Barton, (Joshua) was near the age of deponent, brother, who was about five years younger than himself. Sworn to 19 th Sept r . 1845. before me
Lewis H. Dickey M.G.D.
Thomas Barton
I, Robert M c Kay Clerk of the Court of Greenville District S. C. do certify that Lewis H. Dickey is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, this 20 th September 1845.
Robt M c Kay, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Greenville District, S.C.

December 14, 1935
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Mr. Walter W. Folger P. O. Box 652 Spencer, North Carolina
Benjamin Barton W. 20683 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
The record of Benjamin Barton follows as obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 20683, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of this soldier's birth and names of his parents are not given.
While residing on Pacoet River, in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, he served as private under Captain Parsons and Colonel Roebuck in the South Carolina troops and was in a battle, dates and details of service not given.
Benjamin Barton married September 24, 1783, Dorcas Anderson. They were married at the home of her mother, name not given, about one mile above the fork of the Pacoet River in Spartanburg District, South Carolina. Sometime after their marriage they moved to Greenville District, South Carolina, and later to Pickens District, same state, where he died February 16, 1818.
Soldier's widow, Dorcas Barton, was allowed pension on her application executed August 7, 1845, at which time she was aged eighty-two years and residing in Pickens District, South Carolina, where she was still living in 1848.
Reference was made to a family of children of Benjamin Barton and his wife, Dorcas, but the only name designated was that of Joshua, the oldest, who was born July 5, 1784. One son in 1846 was referred to as Colonel Barton, but his given name was not designated.
In 1845, Thomas Barton, who was born in 1777, a nephew of the soldier, Benjamin Barton, made affidavit in Greenville District, South Carolina. He referred to a brother about five years younger than himself, but did not give his name nor the names of his parents.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

V 12273 Dacey Barton S.C. Let. to Col. Wiley all states Nov. 19. 45 Hon R.F. Simpson 5th May 1846. Ad 9th July 1838
Rev  WIDOW, &c.    File No. 20683  Dorcas Barton  Wid of  Benj n Barton  Priv. Rev. War.    Act: Feb. 2 d 1848   Index: —Vol. 1 , Page 38   [Arrangement of 1870.]
June 22 - 1901 Mrs. S.P. Mavett - Allen  Dec 30 - 1902 Mrs. Milton Clapp Greenville S.C.  Sept 22, 1904 - Hist. to burg. J.O. Cobb Los Angeles, Calif. 46   1905. Nov 13. History to Mrs. F.H. Gauble and Mrs. W.A. Stewart.  1924, Dec 10 - Hist. to Sadie Appleer Curtis - 22m   1925, Feb 11 - Hist. to Mrs. A.J. Lamb  20m   1925 May 27 Hist to Miss Clara  2m 24s   Barton -  1925 - Dec 29 - Hist. to Mrs. H.F. Barton - mmmf   1934 Oct 10 - Hist. to Mrs R.B. Browder - mrB   1935 Dec 14 - Hist. to Spalten H. Edgar mrB   1937 Apr. 13 - Hist to Mrs Mary E. Edgar mrB 

Bureau of Pensions,
Houston Tex Sept 20-34
Please send me all data on record concerning Benjamin Barton of S.C. who served as a private during Revolutionary War in Capt Garrison's Co, - and Col. Stockuch Reg. S.C. Troops. Thanks, yours truly
Mrs A. G. Grover 1410 Isabella Ave, Houston, Tex
W. 20,683
Benj. Barton.
ms. Aug. 7, 1845 - 82 Pocahontas Dist. S.C. ms Pocahontas River
— Pm.
Col. Parsons Col. Stockuch
Remained 19 mos.
mar. 24 Sept. 1783 on Pocahontas River Anderson
Sol. S. Feby. 16, 1818
[and to Mrs. Gauble and Mrs Stewart. Nov 13. 1915]

Soldier, Benjamin Barton after service? Pickens Co, South Carolina (Town, county, and State.)
Under what officers did he serve? _____
Place of residence after service, Pickens Co, South Carolina (Town, county, and State.)
Approximate date of death, _____
Given name of widow, Barbara (I think)
Did either the soldier or his widow receive a pension? This widow received
Additional information, a pension at Pickensville C. K., S. C.
Signature, Mrs. Milton Clark (Mrs. or Miss to be prefixed if a lady signs.)
Post-office address, including street and number, town, county, and State, 1132 Buncombe St, Greenville, S. C.

South Carolina 7836
Reported
Orea Barton widow of Benj t Barton who was a Pastor in the Revolutio n
husband died 16th Feb 1818
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 63 Dollars 25 Cents Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of July, 1846 and sent to
Col. M. M. Norton Picking 6.16 S.C.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 2194 June '44 Vol. 2 Page 164

Report
11053
South Carolina
Dorcas Payton Widow of Benjamin Payton who was a pensioner under the Act of — and who died on the 16th Feb 1818 of Sickness in the State of S.C. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain — of the Regt commanded by — in the Rev. time for 19 months
Inscribed on the Roll of — at the rate of 63 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of July, 1846, and attested Mr. M. Norton Dickens G. B.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Mrs. D. Campb. Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 305

Miles No. 10 Nov 19. 45

Sir
Pen H.
Nov. 19 45
In the case of Dorcas Parton the proof of the date of the marriage before June 24 is Satyfac- tory but the amount  amendment credited to her husband's name viz 160 £ for service in Roebuck's Regt. Can not avail her without the most satisfactory proof of identity — The name is not an uncommon one and her declara- tion was made with the Compt Genl certificate in her profession —
C. Miles R. Norton Pickers C.H. S.C.

House of Representatives April 30. 1846.
Sir
I have been informed that application has been made to you for a pension for Mrs. Barton of Pickens District S.C.
I am well acquainted with her son Col Barton. I beg leave to say that full faith & credit may be placed in any statement he may make to you - and from my knowledge of the Family I know nothing but truth will be used to procure a pension for her.
Very Respectfully
Your old Servt
R. H. Winthrop
Col J. L. Edwards

Hon. R. G. Pinkson
May 3 rd . 1846.

Pension Office May 5th. 1846
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 30 th ult. and in reply to state that no additional evidence has been received in the case of Dorcas Barton widow of Benjamin Barton since the date of my letter of the 19 th Novem. 1845 to Miles M c Artan Esq. a copy of which is herewith enclosed. The proof of identity therein required must be produced before this claim can be admitted.
Hon R. F. Simpson House of Reps.

Pickens Co. H. & Co. 21. April
Hon.
J. L.
Edward
Commissioner of
Washington
Co.
April 22 d 1896 Adams, acting for, Barker.

Pickens C.H. Ky 21. April
Hon.
J. L.
Edward
Commissioner of Revenue
Washington Co.
Ky.
April 28 1896 Adair Co. Ky James B. Parker

Pickens C. H. S. C. 20 th April 1846
Dear Sir,
I send you herein the additional evidence of identity of Mrs. Darcas Barton w, the widow of Benjamin Barton, as required by your answer to her application, which I hope with Major Simpson's statement as to her character, will suffice
With the highest respect
Sir, Your ob dt Servt
Miles M. Norton

Mr Dorcas Barton.
44 7835
Answer to Miles M. Norton Pickens C. H. S. C.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2 o . February 1848. entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution". State of South Carolina District of Pickens } ss.
On the eighteenth day of September 1848. personally appeared before Miles M. Norton Notary Public & Ex. Off. Magistrate for the District aforesaid Mrs Dorcas Barton, a resident of the same District and State, aged eighty five years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following decla- ration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2 o . February 1848. granting pension to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Benjamin Barton who was a private in the militia of South Carolina during the war of the Revolution. That she received a pension of Sixty three dollars and thirty three cents, per annum under the act of 17 th June 1844. She further declares, that she is still a widow.
Witnesses..
McF. Nicholson
Dorcas Barton mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written, before.
Miles M. Norton Not. Pub. & Ex. Off. M. P. D.
I certify that I am acquainted with Mrs Dorcas Barton the above declarant, and know her to be the same who drew a pension under the act of 17 th June 1844.
Miles M. Norton Not. Pub. & Ex. Off. M. P. D.

South Carolina } Pickens District }
I, William L. Keith Clerk of the Court of the District aforesaid, do certify, that Miles M. Norton is a Magistrate as the foregoing proceedings indicate, and that the signature, thereto purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name, the 20 th day of September 1848
W. L. Keith Clerk of the Court of Pickens District S.C.

South Carolina } Before me personally appear in kind District } Matthew Abbott who is an old respectable and truthful citizen, and and made oath in due form of law. That he knew Benjamin Boston in Spartan burg district when he was a young man, and during the Revolutionary war; that they lived some 6 or 8 miles apart, but were intimately acquainted; that he knew the said Benjamin Boston to be absent from home, and said to be out in the Service under Capt Parsons; deponent himself done some Service, but is satisfied Boston done more, as he was older than himself, and Entered the Service. Sometime before deponent has him shown the copy of an Indent Issued to Benjamin Boston for thirty six Pounds two Shillings and ten pence one farthing for Duty in Rowbuck's Regt. That he has no Recollection of Col. Rowbuck, but it is altogether Probably that there was such a man in command, and that Boston served under him; at all events he has no doubt but that the said Benjamin Boston whose widow Dorcas Boston Resides in This District and who is making application for a Pension, is the same alluded to in the s. d Indent; he knows the s. d Benjamin Boston had the reputation of being a good Soldier in the Revolutionary war. Sworn to and subscribed, Matthew Abbott Before me 8 th Jan. 1846 } John Knox M.P.D. }

Comptroller General's Office Columbia S. C. July 21/45
Book V
Emt 3356 D o Issued the 21 st June 45 to Mr Benjamin Barton, Thirty Six Pounds Two Shillings and Ten Pence the following Stamps, Duty and Backbacks viz t for 1 st Quarter - Prince £ 36:2:10 2 nd £ 2:10:7 I certify the above to be a true copy from the Records in this Office For Comptroller General M c Millan
South Carolina
Pickens District } I William L. Keith Clerk of the Court of Pickens, District S. C. certify that John Knox is a Magistrate as is within indicated, and that the signature annexed to the within affidavit purporting to be his, is in his own genuine handwriting. and also that the affiant Matthew Abbott is worthy of belief. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and sub- scribed my name, this 20 th April 1846.
W. L. Keith Clerk of the Court of Pickens District S.C.

Ans. May 27, 1925
Calvert Texas April 25, 1925
Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Sir,
More than a month ago I wrote asking for the record of Benjamin Barton but as I have had no reply I presume that either my letter or your answer went astray.
Benjamin Barton was a private under Col. Roebuck of South Carolina and died in

that state in 1818. His widow received a pension in Picketts District in 1845. Does your record give any additional information about him?
Sincerely,
(Miss) Clara Barton.

E. I. Ware, Pension Com'm Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
For genealogical reasons, will you please give me some information of Benj. Barton a private in the Revolution? I know that he enlisted from Spartanburg S.C. and that his widow drew a pension in Pickens District about 1846.
Your truly,
Mrs. Felicia H. Cantle.
300 South Pryor St. Atlanta Ga. November 3rd

E. T. Ware, Pension Comm., Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir;
For genealogical reasons, will you please give me some information of Benj. Barton, a private in the Revolution? He enlisted from South Carolina and his widow, who was Dorcas Ander- son received a pension in Pickens District, S. C. Was he in any battles?
Respectfully,
Mrs. W. A. Stewart 300 South Pryor St. Atlanta Ga.
NOV 7 1905 FILES.

7 10
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Will you please send me any information possible with regard to the family of Benjamin Barton whose widow received a pension in 1845 at which time she was living in Pickens County Ala. Gratefully Yours Sadie Effie Curtis
(Mrs. J. D.)
1700 Polk St. Amarillo Texas.

Calvert Texas. March 21, 1925-
Bureau of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Sir, Please give me all the information you can concerning Benjamin Barton who was a private under Col. Roebuck of South Carolina. His widow received a pension in Pickens District South Carolina in 1845. Respectfully, (Miss) Clara Barton.

Ennis, P. O.
Pension Bureau Jan. 16, 1925 Rev. War Records
Please send me copy of Rev Pension application of Benjamin Barton also his wife Doreas Anderson Barton - She was living in Pike Co. Ala. in 1845 - He lived there also, I presume -
In connection with this some D.A.R. application I would like to get a copy of pension appl -

cation of Major capt Geo. Anderson of who not as died 1808 in Anderson Co. D.C.
Thanking you, I am
Very sincerely,
Bessie P. Lamb (Mrs. A. J.)

PUBLIC HEALTH AND MARINE-HOSPITAL SERVICE, OFFICE OF MEDICAL OFFICER IN COMMAND,
Los Angeles, Cal.,
Sept. 12, 1904.
Commission of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Sirs,--
I have to request that you furnish me information concerning Benjamin Barton, enlisted as a revolutionary soldier from Spartanburg, South Carolina, under Col. Roebuck and Capt. Parsons.
I wish this information for the purpose of using it in establishing my right to membership in the order of the "Sons of the American Revolution".
Respectfully,
J. O. Cobb Surgeon.

Pickenville, S. C.
Dec. 13, 1902.
Commissioner Pension, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
The soldier about whom I have requested information was my great-great-grand- father and that is my reason for asking about him.
I am unable to give even the name of the widow. I know the town in which they lived, also the county, has changed its name at least twice. At one time it was Pendleton Dist- ric then it was Pickens- ville C. H., Pickens Co.

My grandmother received the pension at this place I know. Since writing the above it occurs to me that her name was Barbara, however, I am not sure.
I shall appreciate any information you can give me.
Respectfully,
Mr. Milton Black.

OWEN 1132 Buncombe Street, Greenville, S. C.,
Dec. 1, 1902.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir:
Will you please give me the Revolutionary -War record of Benjamin Pratt?
Respectfully,
Mrs. Milton Clapp.

OWre E.C.
Hon. H. Clay Egan. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Please let me know what your records show concerning Benjamin Barton of South Carolina

whose widow drew a pension on account of his services in the Revolutionary war . I think his home was in Pickens District South Carolina.
Any information that you may give concerning him will be very much appreciated.
Mrs. S. T. Maret
4330 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Ga.
June 19, 1901

ATLANTA MUSIC CLUB
MRS. CLIFF C. HATCHER, PRESIDENT
158 Lee St. Apt. A. Atlanta Georgia. November 13, 1925.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir ,
Kindly furnish me with service records of Major Thomas Barton , Benjamin Barton, David Barton & Col. Wilson Barton all of Tiger River (Neal's Fork) now Tigerville , Greenville District South Carolina.
With thanks.
Mrs. W. F. Barton Mrs W.F.Barton Corre. Sec'y

Send it Mr. F. Spencer, North Carolina March 22, 1937 ask about sending
Veterans Administration Mr. A. D. Hiller, Executive Assistant Washington, D. C. OK MAB
Dear Sir:
I should like to know what information the U. S. pension records contain relative to the Revolutionary War record of my ancestor Benjamin Barton , of Spartanburg District, South Carolina, who afterwards became a resident of Pickens County, South Carolina.
Very truly yours,
Mary A. Folger (Miss) Mary A. Folger
MAF/f

P. O. Box 652 Spencer, North Carolina December 4, 1935
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I would like to know what information, if any, you have relative to the Revolutionary War records of Bailey Anderson and Benjamin Barton of Pendleton, (now Anderson and Pickens) County, South Carolina, and Kenon Breazeale, who resided in South Carolina after the war. yes
The latter two soldiers are my ancestors and the former is thought to be, therefore I am interested in any information relating thereto that may be contained in the United States pension records.
Very truly yours,
Walter Weston Folger Walter Weston Folger

mmxg
December 29, 1925
Mrs. W. F. Barton 158 Lee St., Apt. A Atlanta, Georgia.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 20683 it appears that Benjamin Barton, while residing on the P a colet River in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, served as a private under Captain Parsons and Colonel Roebuck in the South Carolina Troops and was in a battle, dates and details of service not given.
Soldier married September 24, 1783, Dorcas Anderson. They were married at the home of her mother, whose name is not stated, about one mile above the fork of the P a colet River in Spartanburg District. Some time after their marriage they moved to Greenville District, South Carolina and later to Pickens District, South Carolina. Soldier died February 16, 1818 in said Pickens District.
His widow Dorcas was allowed pension on her application executed August 7, 1845 while a resident of Pickens
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District, South Carolina aged eighty-two years.
They raised a large family of children, but no names are stated except that of Joshua who was born July 5, 1784.
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. A careful search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the services of David, Thomas and Wilson Barton.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

1812 Wars Section.
May 27, 1925.
Miss. Clara Barton. Calvert, Texas.
Madam:
I have to advise you that, from papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W-20683, it appears that Benjamin Barton, while residing on Pacolet River, Spartanburg District, South Carolina, served as a private under Captain Parsons and Colonel Roebuck in the South Carolina Troops and was in a battle, dates and details of service not stated.
On September 24, 1783, he married Dorcas Anderson, at the home of her mother (name not stated), on Pacolet River. He died February 16, 1818, in Pickens District, South Carolina.
His widow, Dorcas, was allowed pension on her application executed August 7, 1845, while residing in Pickens District South Carolina aged 82 years.
Reference is made to their children, but no names stated except that of Joshua, who was born July 5, 1784.
Respectfully,
WILDER S METCALF Commissioner.

February 11, 1925.
Mrs. A. J. Lamb, Enoree, S. C.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.20683, it appears that Benjamin Barton, while residing on Pacolet River, Spartanburg District, South Carolina, served as a private under Captain Parsons and Colonel Roebuck in the South Carolina Troops and was in a battle, dates and details of service not given.
Soldier married September 24, 1783, at the home of her mother (name not stated) on Pacolet River, Dorcas Anderson. He died February 16, 1818, in Pickens District, South Carolina, and the widow, Dorcas, was allowed pension on her application executed August 7, 1845, while a resident of said Pickens District, aged eighty-two years.
Reference is made to their children, no names stated except Joshua who was born July 5, 1784.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Wm r. & 1812 Wars Section.
December 10, 1924.
Mrs. J. Curtis, 1705 Polk St., Amarillo, TEX.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.20683, it appears that Benjamin Barton, while residing on Pacolet River, Spartanburg District, South Carolina, served as a private under Captain Parsons and Colonel Roebuck in the South Carolina Troops and was in a battle, dates and details of service not given.
Soldier married September 24, 1763, at the home of her mother (name not stated) on Pacolet River, Dorcas Anderson. He died February 16, 1818, in Pickens District, South Carolina, and the widow, Dorcas, was allowed pension on her application August 7, 1845, while a resident of said Pickens District, aged 82 years. Reference is made to their children, no names stated except Joshua who was born July 5, 1784.
Respectfully,
Her death not on
A. B. - I have used Acting Commissioner.
Col Roebuck's name as pen. was al. for 19 mos. of service, so record evidence must have been admitted. Wm.

December 14, 1935.
BA-J/ILL
Mr. Walter Weston Folger P. O. Box 652 Spencer, North Carolina.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Bailey Anderson and Benjamin Barton of Pendleton County, South Carolina, and Kenon Breasseale who resided in that state after the war.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service of Kenon Breasseale in the Revolutionary War. The records of Bailey Anderson and Benjamin Barton are furnished herewith as found in pension claims based upon their service in that war.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

December 14, 1935.
BA-J/ILL
Mr. Walter Weston Folger P. O. Box 652 Spencer, North Carolina.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Bailey Anderson and Benjamin Barton of Pendleton County, South Carolina, and Kenon Breasseale who resided in that state after the war.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service of Kenon Breasseale in the Revolutionary War. The records of Bailey Anderson and Benjamin Barton are furnished herewith as found in pension claims based upon their service in that war.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

April 13, 1937
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Miss Mary A. Folger Spencer North Carolina
BENJAMIN BARTON W. 20683 BA-J/MLB Am
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Benjamin Barton, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, of Spartanburg District, South Carolina, who afterwards lived in Pickens County, that state.
You are furnished herein the record of Benjamin Barton as found in pension claim, W. 20683, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of Benjamin Barton are not given.
While residing on Pacolet River, in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, Benjamin Barton served as private under Captain Parsons and Colonel Roebuck in the South Carolina troops and was in a battle, dates and details of service not given.
Benjamin Barton married September 24, 1783, Dorcas Anderson. They were married at the home of her mother, name not given, about one mile above the fork of the Pacolet River in Spartanburg District, South Carolina. Sometime after their marriage, they moved to Greenville District, South Carolina, and later to Pickens District, same state, where he died February 16, 1818.
Soldier's widow, Dorcas Barton, was allowed pension on her application executed August 7, 1845, at which time she was aged eighty-two years and a resident of Pickens District, South Carolina, where she was still living in 1848.
Reference was made to a family of children of Benjamin Barton and his wife, Dorcas, but the only name designated was that of Joshua, the

oldest, who was born July 5, 1784. One son in 1846 was referred to as Colonel Barton, but his given name was not designated.
In 1845, Thomas Barton, who was born in 1777, a nephew of the soldier, Benjamin Barton, made affidavit in Greenville District, South Carolina. He referred to a brother about five years younger than himself, but did not give his name nor the names of his parents.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

October 10, 1934
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Mrs. R. B. Browder 1415 Isabella Avenue Houston, Texas
BENJAMIN BARTON W. 20683 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Benjamin Barton, of South Carolina, who served as private in Captain Parsons' company, Colonel Roebuck's South Carolina regiment.
The record of Benjamin Barton follows as found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 20683, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not given.
While residing on Pacolet River, in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, he served as private under Captain Parsons and Colonel Roebuck in the South Carolina troops and was in a battle, dates and details of service not given.
Benjamin Barton married September 24, 1783, Doreas Anderson. They were married at the home of her mother, name not given, about one mile above the fork of the Pacolet River in Spartanburg District, South Carolina. Sometime after their marriage they moved to Greenville District, South Carolina, and later to Pickens District, same state.
He died February 16, 1818, in Pickens District, South Carolina.
Soldier's widow, Doreas Barton, was allowed pension on her application executed August 7, 1845, at which time she was aged eighty-two years and residing in Pickens District, South Carolina, where she was still living in 1848.

Reference was made to a family of children of Benjamin Barton and his wife, Dorcas, but the only name designated was that of Joshua, the oldest, who was born July 5, 1784. One son in 1846 was referred to as Colonel Barton, but his given name was not designated.
In 1845, Thomas Barton, who was born in 1777, a nephew of the soldier, Benjamin Barton, made affidavit in Greenville District, South Carolina. He referred to a brother about five years younger than himself, but did not give his name nor the names of his parents.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator