Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35186, Thomas Bates, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Bates, Thomas.
S 35186
CONTENTS

13964 13.964  Kentucky
Thomas Bates
of Scott Co. in the state of Kentucky who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Sebicker of the Virginia line, for the term of six years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 19 th of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th of August 1819 and sent to Hon. A. M. Johnson Great Crossings Kentucky
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1819 $6.49 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep: 1819 48.
9 mos \frac{13}{30} \frac{4}{30} $124.49
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Date of death not on AB
31 Oct 1820 Note on file sent to War Dept

Thomas Bates.
The name of this claimant not being found on the register of those who served to the end of the War in the V a line, he will have to produce the evidence of two disinterested witnesses to whose credibility the Hon. Judge can certify to prove the fact of his having served as stated. —
6 Jan y . 1879
on roll
£ 6. 12.
Adm c .
Hon. R. M. Johnson, Great Crossings, Ky.

The last war don't the answer to his object
Philip Johnson

I hereby certify that the within names Thomas Bates stands in need of the assistance of this country for support 29th Decr 1818
Abraham Lincoln
Chas Bates private Marshall Virginia Rec. 19th May 1818.
Certificate of cir- cumstances
23 Decr 1818
John E. Calhoun Sec of War At Washington
Recd

District of Kentucky set:
On this 19th of May 1818 before me the subscriber, one of the Circuit Judges for the Com th of Ky. personally appeared Thomas Bally aged 64 years resident in Scott County in the sd District who being by me first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the late act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Navy service of the United States in the Revolutionary war, that he the said Thomas Bally, enlisted in the year 1777 or 78 in the state of Virginia in the serving the war in the company commanded by Capt Blackwell 11th Virginia Regiment commanded by Colo. Gyebecker Stoughton as well as he recollects, and in a short time he was transferred to the 3rd Regiment commanded by Colo Thos Marshall in the continental establishment and served till the close of the war in the service of the United States and was discharged from service in the state of Virginia at Cumberland Tavern. That he was in the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth and that he is now reduced to circumstances

and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power, save what he here produces of his said services sworn to and declared before me this day and year aforesaid
Benj. Johnson Lieut. Judge
I Benjamin Johnson, Judge &c. as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Thomas Bales did serve in the Revo- lutionary war as stated in the preceding declarations against the common enemy for the term of nine months, in the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and evidence taken and had before me to the Secretary for the department of War pursuant to the 10 th act of Congress which my hand this 19 th of May 1818
Benj. Johnson Lieut. Judge

Thos Bates 13,964. Received

Schedule
District of Kentucky ss.
On this 6 th day of September 1820 personally appeared, in open court, being a court of record expressly made a court of record by the laws of the State for the Scott circuit court, and in said district.
Thomas Bates aged sixty-five years, resident in the county of Scott and State of Ky. who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: Viz
In the company commanded by Capt. William Blackwell and the eleventh Virginia regiment commanded by Col. Peabody in the Va line agreeably to a former declaration dated the 19 th day of May 1818 and pension certificate No. 13.964.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof, without thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18 th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Wm

  One mare and colt worth $ 35.00   One Horse 124.00   two old plows 3.00   One hoe 1.00   two tables 3.00   two kettles and one pot 6.00   one debt on Rich d Sims 25.00   One do on Jacob Stogil 16.00   In the hands of E. Craig 160.00   $ 263.00 
Thomas his Bates mark
I am by profession a farmer but crippled in one hand and unable to pursue it, and I have only myself in family.
Sworn to, and declared, on the 6 th day of Sept. 1820. before
John Trimble, Circuit Judge.
Discovered later
State of Tennessee Seated March 30 th 1820 I, J. B. Schramm Clerk of the Court for the Seated March 30 th 1820 do hereby certify that the within is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office.

2000
State of Kentucky Scott County ss 3. I B. S. Chamberlain Clerk of the court for the Circuit. Aforesaid do hereby certify that the within oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the Aforesaid Schedule is two hundred and sixty three dollars
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said circuit court of Scott this 19 th day of September 1870. And in the 99 th year of the Commonwealth.
Attest Levi Prewitt P.H. for B. S. Chamberlain Clerk

October 23, 1935
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BA-J/REL Cur Thomas Bates-S.35186
Mrs. A.J.Berger Box 379, Arkansas City Kansas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the pension record of Thomas Bates, who served in the Revolutionary War from Virginia, and probably died in the state of Ohio.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.35186, based upon the military service in that war of Thomas Bates, the only soldier of that name who served from Virginia, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Thomas Bates are not shown.
While residing in Fauquier County, Virginia, Thomas Bates enlisted in 1777, served in Captain William Blackwell's Company, Colonel Febiger's 11 th Virginia Regiment; in a short time was transferred to Colonel Thomas Marshall's 3 rd Virginia Regiment and served until the end of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 19, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-four years and resided in Scott County, Kentucky. It is not shown that he ever resided in Ohio.
There are no data as to his family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Thomas Bates (S.35186), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:

Thomas Bates, Certificate No. 13964, issued August 11, 1819, rate $8 per month, commenced May 19, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

State of Kentucky Jct
I John Wimblo Judge of the Harrison Circuit Court in the State aforesaid do certify that James Barton came personally before me and made oath that he is well acquainted with the said Thomas Bates who has made the foregoing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress providing for the officers & soldiers of the revolutionary war &c That in the year 1776 and part of the year 1777 said Bates lived with him the said Barton in Fauquier County in the State of Virginia and in the latter year to wit in 1777 said Bates enlisted as a private soldier in Capt Blackwells company which belonged to the 11th Virginia Regiment on the Continental establishment & was commanded by Col. Keebecker. That some time before Cornwallis was taken Bates said Barton returned to the said Barton's house & remained there a few days and then set out to join the army again & never returned until the end of the war. I do also certify that from information I am well satisfied that said Bates from his reduced circumstances in life stands in need of assistance from his Country for support and that the said

said James Barton is a man of credibility Given under my hand this 26 th day of July 1819
John Trimble
Kentucky Set
I Andrew Moore clerk of the Harrison Circuit Court in the State aforesaid do certify that John Trimble is the Judge of said Court & that full faith and credit is due to his official acts. Given under my hand this 27 th day of July 1819.
A Moore

35 186
Rev INVALID.
File No. 35 186
Thomas Bates
Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 28
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1911 Jan. 10. Hist. to Wm O. Bates & 1915 Mch. 17. Hist. to Hon. James A. Hughes letter in S. 30850 James Bates
1935-Oct 23-7 list to Mrs A. J. Berger - Ek

REGENT MRS. EDWARD POSTON PENDLETON "PENDLETON PLACE" RICHMOND
RECORDING SECRETARY MRS. CLARENCE STANLEY LAIRD JETMORE
REGISTRAR MRS. ALEXANDER JOSEPH BERGER 403 NORTH FOURTH (PO BOX 379) ARKANSAS CITY
TREASURER MISS MARION SEELYE 1108 NORTH BUCKEYE ABILENE
LIBRARIAN MRS. PAUL AUGUSTUS KLAYDER 617 INDIANA NEODESHA
KANSAS
CHAPLAIN MISS KATE B. MILES 308 S. FIFTH SALINA
VICE REGENT MRS. LOREN EDGAR REX 310 EAST ELM WICHITA
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY MRS. JAMES WHARTON KING 504 WALNUT OTTAWA
HISTORIAN MISS IMOGENE POLLOCK 107 WEST A HUTCHINSON
AUDITOR MRS. CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS 1218 FILLMORE TOPEKA
HONORARY STATE REGENTS MRS. W. E. STANLEY WICHITA
MRS. GEORGE THATCHER GUERNSEY INDEPENDENCE
MISS CATHERINE CAMPBELL OTTAWA
MRS. ROBERT BRUCE CAMPBELL WICHITA
MRS. JOHN WARREN KIRKPATRICK ELDORADO
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Arkansas City, Kansas Box 379-Oct. 14th, 1935
Veterans Administration, Bureau of Pensions, Revolutionary War Section, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
C J Ya Will you kindly advise me if you have on file the application or granted pension claim for service in the American Revolutionary War for THOMAS BATES (Bate-Baits), who served in the Revolutionary War from the state of Virginia, and who probably died in the state of Ohio.
I am anxious to obtain all family data given in the application or granted claim--especially dates, wife and children, service etc.
Thanking you most kindly for the above desired information.
Respectfully,
Reith Vernon Berger Mrs A.J. Berger

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Barrels and Bottles
W. O. BATES, EDITOR
ISSUED BY THE
BARRELS AND BOTTLES PUBLISHING CO.
764 MIDDLE DRIVE, WOODRUFF PLACE
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Jan. 2nd, 1911.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir:
In a list of pensions issued to persons in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the Act of March 18, 1818, I find this record:
BATES, Thomas, private, Va. Line, Aug. 11, 1819, May 19, 1818, $96. Age 79.
I would respectfully request information as to whether the records of your office confirm the above memorandum and afford any further information as to the pensioner, Thomas Bates, showing his address, time of death or other facts of interest regarding him or his descendants.
Very truly yours,
William O. Bates

In reply to your request of _____, received statement of the military history of Thomas Bates soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. L. File 35,186
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Ent in Va- 1777 to end of Col. Wm. Blackwell Thos. Feliger 11 Va.   War. ✓ Thos. Marshall 3 Va.   dis Cumberland C.H. Va.        
Battles engaged in, Brandy, Germantown & Mon.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Fauquier Co., Va.
Date of application for pension, May 19, 1818. Ill.
Residence at date of application, Scott Co., Ky.
Age at date of application, sixty-four years.
Remarks: For date of act. serv. and name of person to whom the arrears of his pens. were paid, apply to the Cld for the Int Dept, U.S. Recs Dept etc.