Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5954, Jacob Butler, Va

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Butler, Jacob Sarah
W. 5954
Born in Germany
CONTENTS

Died June 9. 1833
12.354 Virginia
Jacob Butler
of Loudoun in the State of Va - who was a Pr: — in the Compy commanded by Captain Harrison of the ————— commanded by ————— in the 2 d Va Regt time for 15 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 50 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 d day of Ap. 33 and Supto G. Richards Leesburg - Va
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 100 - Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept — 25 - $125 -
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathl Rice Clerk, Book E Vol. 6 Page 2.

3078 Virginia
Sarah Butler.
widow of Jacob Butler, decd:
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June, 1832 and who died on the 9th. June 1833 of Loudoun Co. in the State of Virginia who was a private in the compy: commanded by Captain Harrison of the --- commanded by --- in the Virginia --- time for 15 Months ---
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond. at the rate of 50 Dollars --- Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of June 1839 and sent to Thomas R. Saunders, Leesburg, Va
Arrears to the 14th of Mar: 1839 $150.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept --- 25.00
$175.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Book A
Vol. Q
Page 176
Clerk,

Jacob Butler Pension. Care, London Col. VA
14231.
✓

State of Virginia Loudoun County. } ss.
On this 6 th day of September October 1832 personally appeared before me Ygnace Dawson a Justice of the Peace for said County, Jacob Batten a Resident of Loudoun County & State of Virginia, aged nearly eighty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated:
I was born in Germany in October 1748. I learned the trade of a weaver and was about twenty five years old when I came to America. I came out as a German Redemptioner and landed in Philadelphia in the fall of 1773 — my time was sold to Joseph Janney of Loudoun County VA for four years, and was bought by his Brother Samuel Janney who then was in Philadelphia — I have no record of my age; it was set down in a Bible which I brought with me from Germany, but has been lost many years. I have always resided in Loudoun County excepting while I was in the army. I served my four years with Joseph Janney and about five months after I was free, I was drafted as a twelve months man at February 1 st in the year 1778 and informed that at the end of that term, I should be exempt for 12 mos. d Within a week after I was drafted, I was marched in Company with about five hundred men. We were commanded by Capt. Valentine Harrison of the 2 d V a Regiment. He had been furloughed for some time & being on his return to the army, he commanded the new drafts who were drafted for the Regular Army — we were marched directly to Valley Forge , about 20 miles from Phil a — where the American Army lay — the British Army under Genl. Howe then lay in Philadelphia — on my arrival at Camp I was permitted to choose my Company and I joined Capt. Peyton Harrison's Company of the same Regt. (the 2 d V a ) this Gentleman was a Brother of the one who marked us from Loudoun City. I think our Colonel was named Freibacker and that Genl. Whulen berg was his superior officer.

The British army left Philadelphia in June 1778 & were followed by me and Father Washington with his whole Army. — I was at the Battle of Monmouth and on Sept. the 2 nd was on the left wing of the Army — the Day was very hot — I came out of the Battle unhurt, tho' five times in succession my right & left hand men were shot down at my side. — Our Regiments were then formed into what was called a flying camp and did duty in several parts of Jersey and sometimes had some slight skirmishing with small parties of the enemy, till we went into Winter Quarters at Middlebrook; I remained there until Christmas Day gave the last orders that came into Winter Quarters there. My 12 months having expired in Februy. 1779, I was discharged at
12. Middlebrook — My discharge was signed by my Capt. Payton Garrison. I kept it for many years, and while the late Judge White was Judge of Lowdoun Sup t . Court I carried it to Leekburg and showed it to him — on reading it he said I had not enlisted in the Regular Army & could not get a pension: — after which I became care less of the discharge which is now lost. I now remain at home till the fall of 1781 when I was called up in my place of command under Capt. John Luskate
3. directly for Gloucester. I think Col. Dork of Major Wright were our superior officers — after the surrender of Cornwallis I remained behind a few days of them was ordered to march with Prisoners to Holland ferry in Londonderry which ended — our prisoners were delivered to some Maryland Troops — we were then verbally discharged sometime in November 1781. —
I have no documentary evidence, nor do I know of any person living who can testify to my having performed services in the Revolutionary Army — I reside on the Catactin Mountain about 10 miles from Leekburg of there is no minister living in my neighborhood. —
I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension, or annuity except the present, and declare that

my name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State.
- witness.
his Jacob + Butler mark
Geo. Muelon
Sworn to and Subscribed this 6 day of September  October , 1832 before me.
Sam. Dawson V.P.
We John Johnson and Walter Evans - residing in Loudoun County do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jacob Butler who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be eighty three years from the appearance of high of age, and a native of Virginia; we further certify that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
John Johnson his Walter Evans mark
Sam. Dawson V.P.
And I do hereby declare my opinion after the investiga- tion of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. I further certify that no clergyman resides in the vicinity of said Applicant; but that the above named John Johnson and Walter Evans - - - - - reside in his neighborhood, that they are all known to me as credible persons and their statement is entitled to full credit. I further certify that I am now attending at the House of said Applicant, being too infirm to attend in person before a Court of Record. Given under my hand this 6 day of September  October 1832.
Sam. Dawson V.P. "

I Charles Binns Clerk of the Court of London County, certify that Samuel Dawson is a Magistrate of said County, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 9 th day of October 1832.
C Binns clk

323 V
Sarah Butler
wid of Jacob
N 5
U.S. 7 July 1838
Marr'd 1792
died June 1833
Allow $50 per ann
Thos R Saunders
Leesburg
N 5

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th of July 1838, entitled, "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of Virginia ss.
On this the 13 th day of Augt. 1838, personally appeared in open court, before the court of Loudoun and State above named, Sarah Butler, a resident of the county and State aforesaid, aged seventy seven years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July the 7 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Jacob Butler, who was a private soldier in the army of the Revolution and served as stated in this declaration by which he became a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress, passed June the 7 th 1832, per pension certificate rec d sometime in the spring or summer of the year 1833. She further declares that she was legally married to the said Jacob Butler on the 30 th day of June, she cannot state positively what year, as she has no record of it, but states to the best of her recollection that the marriage took place on the 30 th

day of June as aforesaid forty six or forty seven years ago, but she does state positively 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. On the thirteenth day of June forty six or forty seven years ago as aforesaid, and that she was never married afterwards; and that her husband the said Jacob Butler died on the 9 th day of June Eighteen hundred and thirty three.
Sarah Butler
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before -
H. Gibson
Presiding Mag.
County of Loudoun } State of Virginia } ss
On this the 13 th day of August 1838, person- ally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above named George Gregg of the County and State aforesaid and made oath in due form of law, that Jacob Butler lived at his (the said Gregg's) father's for sometime after the war of the Revolution, and that Sarah Butler was frequently at his father's, and that it was said they were legally married, while he the

(Greggs) said Jacob Butler lived at his father's. He states that he did not see them married; but he recollects that they started from his father's to go to Leesburg to get married, and came back as man and wife, and lived at his father's for sometime after as man and wife, and that he has no doubt of the legality of the marriage. He further states that they were not married before the end or close of the Revolutionary war; but that they left his father's to get married he thinks not less than forty six years ago, and states positively it was before the year 1794 - sworn to before me the day and date above - Geo. Maulon
I certify that Geo. Grey, who has sworn to the above is a man of credibility, and his statement is entitled to credit. Given under my hand, this 13 th day of Augt. 1838. Geo. Maulon
Landers & Co. The Court of the County at its Aug. Term after examinations are satisfied of the truth of the foregoing declaration & certificate - Aug. 13 th 1838 J. Gibson

Veronica London County Court
I, Charles L. Estlin, Clerk of the Court of London County do hereby certify that Abner Gibson & George Marlow are Magistrates as within stated and that their foregoing signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 14 th day of August 1838 and in the 63 rd year of the Common- wealth
C. L. Estlin Clerk of the Court of London County

✓ Va Rolls. 14231.
Jacob Butler.
Va.
5 not on Rolls 2 witnesses reg d
28 Feby = 1833.
G. Richard of Leesburg Present Return.
Richard Leesburg Va

BRIEF in the case of  Jacob Butler -  County of Loudoun in the State of Virginia -  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Made before a Justice of the Peace -  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? Eighty four years -  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1778 / " " private Gen. Muhlenberg Captain Valentine Harrison - Col. Freibacker  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? In the battle of Monmouth -  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Loudoun County Virginia -  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By traditional evidence -  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? yes. Claimant has not the evidence of Clergyman 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
John L. Watson  18th feby 1833
Examining Clerk.

awj awj
September 23, 1927
Honorable Earle B. Mayfield Austin Texas
My dear Senator:
In response to your letter of the fifteenth instant, in which you request, for Mrs. J. Carter Bardin, the Revolutionary War pension record of Jacob Butler, Virginia Militia Man; I have the honor to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 5954 , it appears that Jacob Butler was born in October 1748 in Germany, and came to America in 1773, landing in Philadelphia.
While residing in Loudoun County, Virginia, he enlisted in February 1778 and was a private in Captain Valentine Harrison's Company, marched to Valley Forge, and was placed in Captain Peyton Harrison's Company, Colonel Febiger's Second Virginia Regiment, he was in the battle of Monmouth and several skirmishes, and was discharged at Middle-

brook, New Jersey in February 1779; enlisted in the fall of 1781 and served three months in Captain John Luckett's Company, Colonel Darke's Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 6, 1832, while residing about ten miles from Leesburg, in Loudoun County, Virginia. He died June 9, 1833.
Soldier married June 30, 1791 or 1792, Sarah, her maiden name is not given. She was allowed pension on her application executed August 13, 1838, while a resident of Loudoun County, Virginia, aged seventy-seven years.
Children are referred to, only name given being- William, who it is stated served in the Loudoun County, Militia at Norfolk, Virginia, in 1813.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Loudoun County Virginia 38.
a Justice of the Peace for said County
This day Elder Thomas came before me & made oath that he served a term of three months as a drafted Militia Man in Capt. Hugh Douglass's Company of Loudoun Militia - this was in 1781 a short time before the capture of Cornwallis - that he well knew Jacob Butts who is, he understands applying for a pension under the act of June 7. 1832 - That he had a Brother Moses Thomas, who was drafted with Butts & served with him under the command of Capt. V. Harrison at Valley Forge early in 1778 He has known Butts for many years - knew him to have been in the army of the Revolution & always found him a Man of Veracity. His deposition taken before Elizart Thomas me this 21 st day of Sept. 1832.
Presley Cordell
witness to E Thomas G. Richards.
I Charles Binns, Clerk of Loudoun County Ct. Certify that Presley Cordell is a Mag- istrate for said County, and that the above Signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this 9 th day of Oct. 1832.
C Binns clk

I attended at the House of Mr. Jacob Butler early in September expecting Mr. Dawson would meet me there by appointment, but he did not come - I therefore drew up his declaration. He left it to be completed when Mr. Dawson could attend. - At that time he did not recollect Thomas - nor did I know that he was acquainted with Butler - soon after Thomas called on me to consult me in his own case - it appeared he had served only one term of Indictment, of course was not within the act of June 7. 1882. In conversing with him I learnt that he knew Butler & remembered his having mended with his own Brother, under Cpt. V. Harrison. I state this to account for the variance between Butler's Declaration and this Certificate - I have not seen Butler since, nor does he yet know that Thomas has given a Certificate. - I will swear to these facts if it be required of me. Leaveng Oct. 10. 1882 Geo. Richards.

London County ss.
Personally came before me Presby forder a sister of the Rev. Francis Gurney by his wife Emma Saunders whom she made out that the Lutheran named Eleanor Thomas, whom she believes is a man of veracity & this statement is entitled to credit —
Sworn to me before me this 22 nd day of March 1823 and I certify that S r . Saunders is a man of veracity & this statement is entitled to full credit
Presby forder L.P.
for Burton's Case

Incl. Dec 14
W. O. Care No 323
W. O. Care No 323
Com. of Pensions
Memor
Hon. C. F. Mercer H. R.

Sir
The enclosed declaration has just been forwarded to me and I hasten to transmit it to you with a view to the most expeditious action of your Bureau upon it.
I am respectfully
Your Ob. Servt.
C. D. Mercer
Home of Mess. Dec. 14. 1838
James L. Edwards Esq.
Comm. of Pensions

To what time was Jacob Butler, Virg. a at '32 last paid?
Died 9 th June 1833 paid to that period.
JA
J. L. Edwards 2 April 1838

J. Britton
15 mnd.
note G. Marlowe Eq for M.W.B. March 5. 1803. G.M.
Send Certificate to G. Richards Leesburg Va J. Richards
Admit as private for 15 months — $5000
J. Richards Leesburg Va

B R I E F objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Jacob Butler which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes - one year - and three months not found on the rolls of Va and should therefore prove his service by two credible witnesses VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes. VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes- VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes. X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Not of a clergyman -
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No resident clergyman -
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes -
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes -
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeh and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Virginia London County } S.S.
Be it known that on this 20 day of March 1833 before me a Magistrate for said County personally appeared James Copeland a Revolutionary Pensioner of the U.S. and made oath in due form of law that he is well acquainted with Jacob Butler of said County now applying for a Pension under the act of June 7. 1832, and that he marched in company with said Butler in the Spring of 1778 from Leesburg under the Command of Capt. Harrison to Valley Forge where the Army then lay, and that he said Copeland was placed in a Company commanded by Capt. P. Slaughter He does not remember any more about Butler, except his marching to join the Army, but as he knew him well and believes him to be a man of Truth, he doubts not but he performed the service, he says he did. He, said Copeland, understood that said Butler was engaged for 12 mos. service. —
James Copeland,
Sworn to and subscribed the day above mentioned before me; and I also do certify that said Copeland is a credible person & his statement entitled to full credit.
John White S. Pease.
I Charles Binns Clerk of London County Court do certify that John White as above is a Magistrate of London County and that the above signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office & subscribed my name this 22 d day of March 1833.
C. Binns Clerk

Sir.
Leesburg 22 d March 1833
Therewith return the Pension Documents of Jacob Butler. — I am, Copeland now a Pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832 is one intrest. — Copeland went to the house of Butler to be certain that he recollects the man & says he has no doubt in this point of the service of Butler. —
2 d Certificate by Eleanor Thomas. — Presby (order) does not certify to the credibility of Thomas, because he does not know him, but Mr. Saunders, our Doorkeeper is well known to order & Saunders is well acquainted with Thomas. — Thomas testifies that Butler marched from this place in 1778 with him (Thomas &). Brother to Valley Forge and Copeland that he marched in company with Butler from Leesburg at the same time for same place.
From this is all the evidence I can get for poor Mr. Butler, who is very poor & I believe receiving a pension as any man who has rec d . one.
The reception of Mr. Butler's wife made to request your early disposal of this case.
Very respectfully
Just Richards.
J. Edwards Esq.

Jacob Butler N o . June 7. $50. when paid: add 1833
Died June 9. 1833 a 50 V Paid

State of Virginia } ss Loudoun County }
On this the 23 rd day of April, 1839, before me James W. Shann — a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State above named, personally appeared William Divine, of the County and State aforesaid, and made oath in due form of law, that William Butler, who served as a private soldier under Captain Stephen Daniel of the Loudoun Militia, at Norfolk, Virginia, in the year 1813, was at that time upwards of Twenty one years of age, this he states positively; but states further, that he believes him to have been, at the time of said service, at not less than Twenty five — years old — He moreover states, that the said William Butler, was the son of Sarah or Sally Butler, and was born after the marriage or union of the said Sally and Jacob Butler. He further avers that the said Sally Butler lived with the said Jacob Butler as his wife from a period prior to the birth of her son, the said William Butler, until the death of the said Jacob Butler, that the said Jacob Butler owned her, and called her, his wife, and that they raised children together, who were called by the name of Butler, and were recognized in the neighbourhood when they were raised, as the legitimate children of the said Jacob and Sally Butler. And he further states that the said Jacob Butler was the identical person who became a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States a short time previous to his death, which took place he thinks in year 1833. He further states that he is fully satisfied that the said Jacob & Sally Butler were legally married sometime prior to the birth of the said W m Butler. The deponent moreover states that he has lived in the same Neighbour (in this County) with with the said Jacob & Sally Butler for upwards of Twenty years, and that he never heard the legality of their marriage doubted.
Sworn to before me the day and

year first above mentioned.
James M c Khane
I certify that William Divine who has sworn to the above is a man of credibility, and that his oath is entitled to credit. Given under my hand this the 23 d day of Apr. 1839.
James M c Khane
Virginia Loudoun County to wit
I, Henry G. Estlin, Clerk of the County Court of Loudoun do hereby certify that James M c Khane is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 26 th day of April 1839 and in the 63 d year of the Commonwealth.
H. G. Estlin Clerk

JAMES E. WATSON, IND., CHAIRMAN FRANK B. GOODING, IDAHO ELLISON D. SMITH, S. D. JAMES COUZENS, MICH. KEY PITTMAN, NEV. SIMEON D. FESS, OHIO WILLIAM GABELL BRUCE, MD. ROBERT B. HOWELL, NEBR. C. C. DILL, WASH. GUY D. GOFF, W. VA. BURTON K. WHEELER, MONT. W. B. PINE, OKLA. EARLE B. MAYFIELD, TEX. FREDERIC M. SACKETT, KY. HARRY B. HAWES, MO. JESSE H. METCALF, R. I. COLEMAN DUPONT, DEL.
JOHN F. HAYES, CLERK
United States Senate
COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE
Austin, Texas. Sept. 15, 1927.
21
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
My good friend, Mrs. J. Carter Bardin, has requested me to secure for her the Pension Bureau's report of her grandfather, Jacob Butler.
This good lady desires a copy of the application for Revolutionary service. Jacob Butler received a pension as a Virginia militia man; died in London county, Virginia June 9, 1833, at the age of 76 years.
If you can comply with this request I assure you that it will be very much appreciated by Mrs. Bardin, as well as myself.
Thanking you for your usual prompt attention, I am
Sincerely yours,
Earle B. Mayfield
M/amg

MRS. JOHN CARTER BARDIN 429 CENTRE STREET DALLAS, TEXAS
5-24-27
Ans
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
For D. A. R purposes will you please have sent to me a copy of the application for pension for Revolutionary service of Jacob Butler
It is believed he enlisted from London Co, Va , and died June 9, 1833 - age 76. It is known he was granted a pension as a Va militiaman. It is believed he died in Tenn .
Mrs. J. Carter Bardin State Registrar Texas Society U. S. D of 1812.

1927-Sept. 23. Mrs. L. H. H. (Sallie B. Mayfield) for mrs. J. Carter Pardin's act.
Sev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5954
Sarah Butler
Widow
Jacob Butler
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Act: July 7/98
Index:—Vol. A , Page 601
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