Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 3041, William Boydstun, N.C. Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C.
Boydston William
S 3041
Va.
Born in Md.
Carded
CONTENTS

Payroll of the East Tennessee
William Boydston book 600 in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Lloyd of the regt commanded by Col Robinson in the Va and for 14 Months
Va 4th Inf. Regt. Records corrected inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of June 1833 and sent to Hon John Blair
arrears to the 14th of March 93 32 semi-annual allowance ending 1/2 Sept 23 33 $116 65
{ Revolutionary Claim } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 172
Let to Hon. J. M. Hughes, Minister to Turkey.
Date of death not on A.B.

Cooke County 3 State of Tennessee 3 On this 27 th day of May 1832
Personally appeared in open court before the justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid William Boydston a resident citizen of Cooke County and after first being duly sworn made the following depositions in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed the 7 th of June 1832. That he is aged eighty years of age was born in Frederick County State of Mary- land, on the 24 th day of March 1753 according to the family record which he now has in his possession. That his father emigrated to Hamp- shire County State of Virginia when he was but small, where he was principally raised, and again removed into Montgomery County Virginia where he resided until 1776 when the Shawnee & Cherokee Indians were in hostility & depredating upon the settlements, when in the Spring of the year in April as well as now recollects he volun- teered himself in the militia of Montgomery County to go against said Indians enrolled himself under, Capt. Floyd (who was ordered out by Col. Preston) and the militia so volun- teered were commanded by Col. Robison & marched to Culver's bottoms and New River, & from thence to Gray's bottom ranged that country, but the Indians had such acquaintance with the country that they evaded the force under Col. Robison & retreated. That after being out on that tour three months he obtained a discharge

from Captain Cloyd and returned home. Again in June 1777. declarant volunteered under Captain Patten to go on an expedition against the Shawnee Indians, and enrolled under said Patten at Fort Chippewa and under him marched to Blackamore Station on Clinch River & there was kept at Fort & in scouting the country until the month of November following Knapp had come and at Fort - said tour of duty was, from early in June until some time in November being at least five months . and was discharged by Capt Patten.
Again in 1780 he removed from Virginia to Washington County North Carolina, then a frontier, and settled upon the Nolichucky - when in the month of October he was drafted for a three months tour, and put under Capt Don- gherty and was marched through the chain of Mountains through the greasy cove and Walnut mountains up to Santee to join Lt Marion & there joined Lt Mason & was under his command until the expiration of his term of time which was three months, and was discharged & returned home, being three months in actual service.
Again in the return home of the men from the south, declarant was in the Spring of 1781. volunteered under Col. Sasser's command, in Captain Allison's company. To go against the Cherokee Indians.

and marched to the Potomac and after dispers- ing them returned home having served at that time three months , for which he obtained a discharge from Capt. Alison. In which four several terms as set forth he served four- teen months, for which he claims a pension or annuity. Tho' he does not wish to be under- stood that that embraces his whole service, but only such part as he can distinctly now recall to memory as to date & officers. That he has lost, in the lapse of time all his discharges. Knows of no one by whom he can establish the actual service, nor has he any documentary evidence, that are citizens of his vicinity known to him & he to them and by whom he can establish reputation of his service, there being no resident minister of the Gospel in his vicinity by whom he can establish the same. He hereby relinques his every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the roll of the agency of any state
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 27th May 1833.
We John Fugat and William Boydston residents citizens of Cocke County state of Tennessee certify that we are well acquainted with the aforesaid William Boydston, that he resides in our vicinity. That we believe him to be Eighty years of age, and that he is respected and believed in

in the neighbourhood of our residence and his, to have been a revolutionary soldier and that we concur in that opinion Sworn to & Subscribed in open court this 27 th May 1833. John Fugat William Faubion mark
And the said Court do certify that after the investigation of the matter, and after propound- ing the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that we are satisfied that the said William Boydston was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. We do further certify that John Fugat & William Faubion who have made sworn to & subscribed the above affidavit are citizens of Locke county and are reputable & their statements entitled to credit.
Sworn to & Subscribed in open court this 27 th May 1833
J. S. Swagerty (Seal) J. M. Hunter (Seal)
own Kelley (Seal) Presiding Justice
Locke County (Town)
I George M. Porter, clerk of the Court of Pleas & for said County certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of William Boydston for a pension given under my hand & seal seal there being no seal of office This 27 th May 1833
George M. Porter Clerk

February 18, 1988
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Dr. Robert C. Robertson Medical Arts Building Chattanooga, Tennessee
WILLIAM BOYDSTUN S. 8041 BA-J/MLB Over
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of William Boydston who was born in Frederick County, Maryland, in 1755, served from Virginia and North Carolina in the Revolutionary War and was living in Cooke County, Tennessee, in 1885, also, the record of his father, David Boydston, born in Massachusetts, in 1751, served in the Revolution, also, probably from Pennsylvania, and died in 1811.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolution of a David Boydston, under any spelling. Such claims are the source of data furnished by this office in regard to soldiers of the Revolutionary War. Information in regard to the military service of that soldier might be obtained from the Adjutant General, War Department, this city.
The record of William Boydston follows as found in pension claim, S. 8041, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
William Boydston was born March 26, 1755, in Frederick County, Maryland. The names of his parents are not shown. When very young, he moved with his father to Hampshire County, Virginia, and later to Montgomery County, Virginia.
While a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia, William Boydston enlisted about April, 1776, and served three months as private in Captain Cloyd's company, Colonel Robinson's Virginia regiment, against the Cherokee Indians. He enlisted in June, 1777, at Fort Chapel, and served until sometime in the following November, about five months as private in Captain Patton's Virginia company; Knox had command at Fort Chapel. In 1780, he moved from Virginia to Washington County, North Carolina, and settled upon Holston River. He enlisted in October of that year and served three months as private in Captain Dougherty's company. He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served three months as private in Captain Allison's company, Colonel Sevier's North Carolina regiment, against the Cherokee Indians.

William Boydston was allowed pension on his application executed May 27, 1833, at which time he was a resident of Cooke County, Tennessee.
No reference was made in the claim to wife or children of the soldier.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of William Boydston, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: William Boydston, certificate #15751, issued June 15, 1833, rate $46.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act June 7, 1832, Jonesborough, Tennessee Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

September 11, 1957
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Mrs. E. M. Olson 505 Riverside Drive New York City
WILLIAM BOYDSTUN S. 8041 BA-J/MSEF:MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War claim for pension, S. 8041, based upon service of William Boydstun.
Photostatic copies of papers in above-cited claim will be furnished for twenty-five cents a page. There are seven pages to be copied.
Remittance should be made by money order drawn to the order of The Treasurer of the United States and mailed to the Veterans Administration, Arlington Building, this city, upon receipt of which the copies will be made and mailed to you.
No one ever submitted a claim for pension as the widow of this soldier.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

January 16, 1952
BA-J/MLB
Mr. B. F. Condray Arkadelphia Arkansas
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of December 25, 1951, relative to William Boydston, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 3041, based upon his military service in that war.
William Boydston was born March 24, 1755, in Frederick County, Maryland. When quite young, he moved with his father to Hampshire County, Virginia, and later to Montgomery County, Virginia. The name of his father is not stated.
While living in Montgomery County, Virginia, he enlisted about April, 1776, and served three months as private in Captain Gloyd's company, Colonel Robison's Virginia regiment, against the Cherokee Indians. He enlisted in June, 1777, at Fort Chapel, and served until sometime in the following November, about five months, as private in Captain Patton's Virginia company; Paxton had command at Fort Chapel.
In 1780 he moved from Virginia to Washington County, North Carolina, and settled upon the Holston River. He enlisted in October of that year and served three months as private in Captain Dougherty's company. He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served three months as private in Captain Allison's company, Colonel Sevier's North Carolina Regiment, against the Cherokee Indians.

He was allowed pension on his application executed May 27, 1885, at which time he was living in Cooke County, Tennessee.
There is no reference to wife or children.
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Very truly yours
A. B. MILLER Assistant to Administrator

ROBERT CRAWFORD ROBERTSON, M. D. MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
February 4, 1938
Department of the Interior U. S. Bureau of Pensions Revolutionary and 1812 Wars Section Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
For matter of family records I am anxious to obtain a complete copy of any information which you may have on file in your office, in the form of pension claims on the below named.
William Boydston, born Frederick County, Maryland, 1753, and who served as a Revolutionary soldier from Virginia and North Carolina. He was living in Cooke County, Tennessee in 1833.
The same is desired on his father, David Boydston, born in Massachusetts 1731, died in 1811. He is known to have served as a Revolutionary soldier, probably with Pennsylvania troops.
Any information relative to names of parents, wife, children, or other relatives is particularly desired in both records.
Thanking you for your kindness and cooperation,
I am
Very truly yours,
Robert C. Robertson Robert C. Robertson, M. D.
RCR/e

395 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y. July 31, 1937
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
I am writing concerning an ancestor, William Boydston , a Revolutionary War soldier. Will you please inform me as to the cost of a photostatic copy of affidavit filed by him while a resident of Cock County, Penn., with the Pension Dept. (See Survivor File No. 3041) Date of affidavit May 27, 1833.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. E. M. Olsen
395 Riverside Dr. N.Y.C.

July 5, 1934
Administrator of Veterans Affairs Dear Sir:
Please furnish photostatic copies from the following Revolutionary War pension claims-
William Boydston-S.3041, 4 pages, each copied three times
Henry Terboss-R.10457, 5 pages, each copied three times
Peter Terbush-W.16985, 5 pages, each copied three times
mail to -
Charles N Kimball Thistle Building Sistersville W Va
Requested by miss Elean Norton 1840. Biltmore St. N.W.
Washington D C (Phone Adams 1156)
ask Veterans Administration to send receipt to miss Norton

Rev. and 1812 Wars BA-J/AWF No. 235
July 5, 1934
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
Ex. 970
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Rev. War pension claim, William Boydston-
S. 3041
Actual
4 pages each copied 1-1000
$1.00
4 pages 3 sets
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Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 inches at top of each page, and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number.
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
Coake Collection 27-1833- these four pages were dated 7 may soldier's appl.

Please certify Rev. 1812 Sectn
Photostatic copies of four pages from Revolutionary War claims for pension of William Boydston, Survivor File No. 3041

March 11, 1931.
Bureau of Pensions. Rev. Al812 Wars Section.
541
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Rev. War claim for pension of William Boydston, File No. S.3041.
Actual 1 of each page.
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60¢.....4 pages
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number.
The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev. Al812 Wars Section.
Inquire's order etc. in regard to this order, in cl. of Peter Serbush - 74.16985-
in law Mch. 20
John [unclear] to [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] [unclear]

List to Lillian A. Norton:
Sol. decl. May 27-1933
John Fugat + Wm. Faubion's affid. May 27-1933 + Court record
3 pages
1 "
to be collected. benefit on phone before action was filed. the above is true to the best of my knowledge. collected during same and unpaid. before in some case in which case to be paid for any reason XXXXX
NOTICE OF NON-PAYMENT
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Bureau of Pensions. Rev. Al813 Wars Section.
Additional request leaf → former one recd 11-31
March 20, 1931.
541
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Rev. War claim for pension of William Boydston, File No. S.3042. Actual 1 of each page.
60¢.....4 pages
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Kindly leave margin of 1½ in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corres- ponding name and number. The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev. Al813 Wars Section.

Arkadelphia, Ark., 12.25, 1931
The Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs,
I would thank you very much for a copy of such data as you have concerning William Boydston (or Boydstone), who was a Revolutionary soldier from Va. or North C., and who lived after the war in Cocke Co., Tenn. Please include all family data.
Very Truly,
B. F. Condray

3-2233
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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
March 26, 1926
March 26, 1926
Chief Rev. Sect. Division.
I have this day received from Miss Lillian A. Norton ..... cash ..... No. .... for $ 85/100 ..... , requesting
photostat copy post-office address } as per letter herewith
Apr 1 26 Copies mailed Dist. group of finance All
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
266 L
Subject
(No.) forward
Remarks

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate.)
3-2006
Ex. mm
3157 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Station
Job No. Wm Boydston Rev 83071 Date Mar 26 26 Subject Rev 83071 1 copies of 1 pieces consisting of 4 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the Rev 83071 Division.
on 26
Remarks: W. Wilson Chief Division Sect.
Approved: Chief Clerk.

March 26, 1926
I desire photostat copies of four pages, certified, from Revolutionary war pension claim, S. 3041, William Boydston, North Carolina & Virginia Troops.
Recd. payment
85 cents.
Antonia H Ford.
Rev. & 1812 Section.
AW
Miss Lillian A Norton Box 25 Pa Ave Station Washington DC

3-2233
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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
January 16, 1926
Jan. 16, 1926
Chief Rev. Sect. Division.
I have this day received from Mrs. Lillian A. Norton
cash No. 85/100 for $1.00 requesting
photostat copy post office address as per letter herewith
ok gct
Jan 21 26 Copied mailed J.S. Lawrence Div not Ad
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
66.6.2

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate.)
3-2006
Ex. Awf.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No. 2917
Date Jan. 16-1926
Subject William Boydston S. 3041 Rev. War
1 copies of 1 pieces consisting of 4 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the Rev. & 1812 Division.
Remarks: .....
Approved:
W. Wilson Chief Division. Section
Chief Clerk.

January 16, 1926
I desire photostat copies of four pages, certified, from Revolutionary War pension claim S. 3041, of William Boydston, Virginia and North Carolina Troops
Miss Lillian A Norton Box 25 Penna Ave Station Washington D.C.
Recd. payment
85 cents.
Antonia H Ford
January 16, 1926.

Mch. 14/86 Soldier pensioned Hon. F. C. Leonard. House of Reps 1/26 Jan 21 photos mailed to Miss L. A. Norton 1926 April 1 photos to Miss L. A. Norton and 1931 Mar. 30, Photos mailed to Charles N. Kimball, thru Lillian A. Norton see Peter Forbush, W. 169 S. 9207 1932 Jan. 16 - Hist to B. J. Corder 1934 July 10 - Photos mailed to Charles N. Kimball - saw 1937 - Sept. 11 - Mrs. E. M. Olson cost of photos - $1.00 1938, Sept. 18 - Hist. to Govt. Robertson
Rev War
3041 INVALID.
File No. 3041
* William Boydston Prov. War Line
Act: June 1/93
Index: - Vol. A , Page 37
[Arrangement of 1870.]
* William Boydston, Va. and N.C. Line Records corrected July 16 '04 a

Sir
68 P. S. March 5, '45
I have the honor to return you the letter of Mr. Turner and to enclose you a copy of the regulations which will afford full information to the widow of W m Boydston for asserting her claim — W m Boydston was a pensioner of E. Jan y under the act of 7. June '32
Hon. James M. Hughes H. R.

William Boydsum Declaration for Pension under the act of 1832
from 1776 private Weymouth.
$46. \frac{66}{100}
By John Blair
for Jonesboro agency

I certify that the foregoing certificate and attestation of George M. Porter Esqr is genuine that the authentication thereof by private seal is owing to there being no public seal of office.
May 27 th 1833
John Blair

Washington City July 27 1845-
Sir
Enclosed you have a letter from Col M. Turner who desires some information in relation to a Pension Please give your attention to the case as early as you can
Respectfully yours Jas M. Hough
Hon. J. L. Edwards.

Jamesborough June 2 nd 1833
Dear Sir:
Enclosed you will receive the Pension claims of Allen Seratt Henry Varnes William Boydson. John Fugate & John Shaffer. which are endorsed in such manner as to enable you to send the result of the examination to the proper person in each case
Respectfully
your obed Servt John Blair

FREE
James L Edwards Esqr commisioner of Pensions Washington City District Columbia