Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 41427, Peter Barrott, Va.

SERVICE
Pa
Barrott Peter
NUMBER
S 41427
CONTENTS
[Faint handwritten scribbles]

North Carolina
5,136
Peter Baniott Capt Marks Private vra
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 14 th of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th of Nov 1818 and sent Hon J S Smith House of Representatives
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1818. 3m 18 / 31  4 / 30 29.70 semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 mar 1819 - 48. -
$ 77.70
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818, } Virginia line. 13 years
Continued
Pension 60/
Recorded Dec. 30

Doctor Bonnell
Virg & Rolls
Admitted
3 for Hon. J. S. Smith H. of Reps.

District of North Berobner To Wit
On this 14 th day of May A.D. 1818 before me the subscriber, chairman of the court of the court of record for the county of Pearson, in said district, personally appeared Peter Barrott, aged 62 years, Resident in the said county of Pearson, in the aforesaid district, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War": That he the said Peter Barrott enlisted in the State of Virginia, in the company commanded by Captain Marks of the Eleventh Regiment of the Virginia Line, on the continental establishment - That he continued in the said Corps, or in the service of the United States until for the term of three years; at the end of which time he was discharged at Leesburg, in the State of Virginia - by Col. Becker - That he was in the Battle of Brandywine, Monmouth, & Stony Point, and that he is in reduced circumstances, & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support
Sworn to & subscribed in open court before me this day of date above mentioned.
Peter Barrott of the County Court of Pearson
Chas. Wallcutton Chairman

As that he has now no other evidence in his power to prove his said Services
Sworn & subscribed before me the day and year above written
I Thomas Wallcuton Chairman of said Court do certify that it appears to the satisfaction of this court, the said Peter Borrett did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and now I transmit the proceedings & testimony taken and had before this court, to the Secretary for the Department of war, pursuant to the directions of the above mentioned act of Congress
May 14 1818
The Wallcuton Chairman of person County Court
The Carolina & I Ipe Dickins Clerk of said Pison County Court do hereby certify that the Wallcuton whose signature appears to the within & to the above Certificate is an acting Justice of the peace in & for the said County & that he is at this time the acting Chairman of the said County Court
In testimony whereof I set my hand & affix the seal of my office this 14 th May 1818
Ipe Dickins Clerk

State of N. Carolina On the 12 th day of Septm r 1820. " Person County. . . I Presently appeared in Open Court " Peter Barret, a gentleman three years, who doth in his " Oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain " the provision made by the act of Congress of the 18 th " March 1818. and the 1 st May 1820. that he the said " Peter Barret, enlisted for the term of — of — on the " — in the State of Virginia in the company commanded " — ed. by Capt. Markes. the 11 th regiment Commanded by " Col. Frazier in the line of the State of Virginia — " Continental Continental establishment, that he " continued to serve in said Corps three years, at " which time he was discharged at Leesburg Court in " the State of Virginia Loudoun County — That he was " in the battle at Monmouth the 28 th June 1778. & " at the battle at Stony Point. 17 th June 1779 — " and in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May 1820. I " do solemnly swear that I was a resident of the County " of Person of State of N. Carolina on the 18 th March 1818 " that I have not since that time, by gift sale or " any other way disposed of any part of my property " without thereby to diminish it so as to bring my " self within the provision, of the act of Congress, for " the benefit of certain persons engaged in the land and naval " services of the United States in the revolutionary war. " passed the 18 th March 1818. That I have not now " has any person for me in trust, any property " or security, contracts, and or debts, due to me, nor have " I any income other than what is in this Schedule " hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
  1. Mare 15 years old $20. —   7. head of hogs. 8   400 Bundles Cotts 2.   Amort and Farm. $ 30. 

  Account Bro. Faw.  $30. -    " 1. Table . . . . .  " 50    " 6 Chairs . . . . .  1.50    " 1. Wheel of Cords . . . . .  1.25    " 2 ax. s & 1 Mattat.  2.25    " 2 old hoes . . . . .  - 50    " 1. Set knives & forks . . . . .  - 50    " 3 old pots, & etc.  1. -    " old articles  3/38.00  
I am a planter by occupation, my family consists of my self and wife Sarah about 57. years of age, son Jacob, 20. years of age, son John 16 years of age a daughter 13 years of age, quite uncertain how long they may remain with me, my self and wife are both unable to worke, my wife has been nearly blind for several years I reside in Person County and State of N. Carolina, I have receiv. d thru pensions, my Certificate base, date the 14. th May 1818, without a number known to an open Court the 12. th Septem. r 1820 & sign. d
Test Duncan Rose C. G. C. Peter Barrick
State of N. Carolina I Duncan Rose Clerk of the Superior Court of Law for the County of Person do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a true Copy from the records of the said Court - I do further Certify that it is the opinion of the Court that the Total Value of the property ex ble to the Court in the foregoing Schedule is $38. - is thirty eight Dollars. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the Seal of Office this 12. th  Septem.  Septem. 1820
Duncan Rose C. G. C.
2 nd Schedule 1 st Schedule

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
March 28, 1899.
Madam: -
In response to your recent communication you are advised that one Peter Barrott made an application for pension on May 14, 1818, at which time he was 62 years of age and residing in Person County, North Carolina, and his pension was allowed for three years' actual service as a private in the Virginia troops, Revolutionary war. Place of his enlistment not stated. He served under Capt. Marks and Col. Febiger.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Mary Barrett Whitmire, Waverly, Iowa.
Bremer Co.

3 Whitmore Iowa
Mossville Ills
41427
Very INVALID.
File No. 41427
Peter Barrett
Deceased
Act: 18 March 18
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 28
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Mar 28 '99
Mrs. Mary Waverly
Apr 5-1901 M. P. Layman - Ja
Oct. 15, 1904 History to Elsie Layman, Jacksonville Ills. C

O. W. AND N. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Searched by A. G.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Peter Barrott
Service Rev. War
Additional service _____
Remarks No Widow
Oct 10, 1904

15 / 485136
Haverly, Iowa, Feb. 9, 1899.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Can you give me any information or proof concerning the pension of one Peter Barrett, Revolutionary soldier. He was living in Person Co. North Carolina, town Roxborough when he died. I do not know his regiment or anything more about him, but have been told by authentic informant that he was drawing a pension when he died. He was my great grandfather and I want to prove my claims as a S. R. Any information will be gratefully received and recorded as necessary. Very truly, (Mrs) Mary Barrett Whitmire Haverly, Iowa.

M. T. LAYMAN.
W. M. MORRISEY.
LAYMAN & MORRISEY, LAWYERS. OFFICE OVER AYERS' BANK.
Jacksonville, Ill., Mar. 12 1901
To the Hon. Com. of Pensions Sir
One Peter Barrott was a private soldier in The Virginia Continental Line in the war of the American Revolution of 1776; was placed on the Pension Roll on Nov. 17 1818 and his pension commenced ,May 14 1818; and I am informed that he was a member of the troops from the State of North Carolina; now will you please inform me what Company ,Regiment and Division ,this soldier was a member of ,etc.
The object of this information is to enable some of his descendants to become members of the society of the daughters of the Revolution, and any information you can give me on the subject will be quite a favor etc.
Respectfully
Mr. D. Sayman

Layman & Morrissey, Lawyers.
JACKSONVILLE, ILL., Oct. 4. 1904.
Mr. H. Clay Evans Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: —
Enclosed you will find items of interest concerning the history of Peter Barrott. I am very anxious to know more of the history of Peter Barrott in order that I may become a member of the D. A. R. I must know the exact date of his birth and death and the

Layman & Morrissey, Lawyers.
JACKSONVILLE, ILL.,
name of his wife. Could these facts be found in his application for pension or in any of your records? If not, can you tell me where I might ascertain them? I shall be very grateful to you for any facts concerning the history of Peter Barrett. And will you kindly return the enclosed paper.
Yours very respectfully — Elsie Layman. 807 N. College Ave