Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6,662, Thomas Blake, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Blake Thomas
8.6662
carded
CONTENTS

16.144 North Carolina
Order to pay 9 Dec 1837.
Thomas Blake of Montgomery in the State of North Car. who was a Pri: in the company commanded by Captain Nicholls of the Regt. commanded by Col: Wells in the Virginia line for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of North Car. at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of July '33 and sent C. B. Martin Lawrenceville N.C.
Arrears to the 4th of March '33- 80 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " — 20 $100
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm Miller Clerk, Book E Vol. 6. Page 35
Pension

Thos. Blake
19433
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th of June 1832.
State of North Carolina Montgomery County.
On this 4 th day of September A.D. 1832, personally appeared in open court before the town of Lawrenceville in the County & State of N.C. before me Joseph J. Daniel one of the judges of the Superior Courts for the State of North Carolina Thomas Blake a resident of the County & State aforesaid aged as near as can be ascertained eighty six years who being first duly sworn according to law, do hereby make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
This affiant states that when he entered into the service of the United States, he lived in South Hampton County in the State of Virginia, which was not until he had married and had one or two children and being an illiterate man he is not able to state the different years that he served in the U.S. State, that he was not a regular soldier enlisted in the service but served as a militia man when ever he was called upon in his turn, a tour of six or seven weeks at a time and was then relieved by others who were called upon in like manner to serve  serve their turn. This affiant states that he is not able particularly to number the different tours he served. He recollects however that he was stationed at the following places viz the Long Bridge on Elizabeth River the County he does not now recollect that he was also stationed at Suffolk Northampton Portsmouth and at a place called Mackays mill. That he served under one Col. Wells Major Pedomow a Frenchman Captain Nichols & Captain Barrow. That he was called upon to serve one of these Tours immediately before the siege of York that he marched about two days on his way there when he was taken sick arising on the muscular part of thigh which prevented him from traveling and as he was forbidden by his Captain Barrow that there was a Col. Blount who came

ended the Corps with which he was marching. This affiant further states that he at one time marched a distance of seven miles through the Dismal Swamp which is in Virginia North Carolina near the Virginia line and that he was during great hardships - The affiant is unable to state how long he ser- ved during the war but that he was engaged during the greater part of it in the way he has before stated in town of six or seven weeks when called upon. Although however he was in service for more than twelve months in all - This affiant further states that there are no persons in his neighborhood who can testify as to his being engaged in the revolutionary war as he moved from Virginia as soon as the war ended. But that his nephew, John Blake who lives in the town of Fay- etteville in North Carolina lived in Virginia when he served and can testify as to his service, whose son is here with him, in the - This affiant states that he never received any written discharge from his service but that when his time was out and others took his place he received a parol discharge. This affiant states that he is known to Howell Hearn Esq. Dudley Baldwin, Thomas Pemberton & others who can testify as to his character for veracity and their belief of his service as a soldier of the No- rthern Army. This affiant has no record of his age nor does he know that his age is recorded but that he is according to the best information he has as the best of eighty six years old or more.
This affiant hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any of any State in the United States. Sworn to and subscribed the 14th day of Nov 1881 Thomas J. Blake My att

State of North Carolina, We Joel Harris a clergyman in Montgomery County I being in the County & State of N. and Joel Harris & Thomas Pemberton residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Thomas Blake who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that he believes him to be eighty six years old or more that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion Given under our hands this 10th day of September 1852
Joel Harris, Thomas Pemberton
And the said Joseph J. Daniel Judge as of the hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the new department that the above named applicant was a soldier of the revolution and served as he states: And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Joel Harris who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the County & State of N. and that Joel Harris & Thomas Pemberton who have also signed the same are residents of the same County & State and are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit.
J. Daniel
I, the undersigned Clerk of the Superior court of Law of the county of Montgomery do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Thomas Blake for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 11th day of September 1852. Jas. H. Harkness

State of North Carolina Montgomery County. The amended Declaration of Thomas Blake in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 -
Personally appeared before me Edmund T. Lilly the undersigned a justice of the peace for the County and State afo d Thomas Blake who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear posi- tively as to the precise length of his service but accor- ding to the best of his recollection he has served not up than the period mentioned below that is that he is Confident that he has served at least twelve months although he is unable to give in detail the various tours that he was drafted for - He served three six weeks tours in Captain Nicol's Company one six weeks tour under Captain Barrow and one six weeks tour under Captain Blount which ser- vice as a private I served in my own section of the state and I am recollect my Captain's name but there are four or five tours which I served as a private for six weeks each when I was put under Captains who were strangers to me in Lee staly enburg & Brunswick Counties and I am unable for I do not recollect their names - This affiant saith that he was engaged throughout the whole of the war of the Revolution at stated periods when his turn came to serve and that although from the shortness of the tours he served and his frequent returning - he is not able to give a satisfactory & detailed account yet he is well assured that he served at least twelve months as a soldier of the Revolution for which he claims a pension
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24 th day of April 1833 -
Thomas his X Blake mark
E. T. Lilly B.D.

State of North Carolina } John Bellanton Clerk of the Court Montgomery County } of pleas and quarter of assizes do. certify, that the name and signature of Edm d F. Lilly Esq. which appears to the within amended declaration of Thos. Blake is in the proper hand writing of the said Edm d F. Lilly Esq. and that he was at that date an acting justice of the peace for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit is due to his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Lawrencetown this 24 th day of April A D. 1833. and 57 th of American Independence
J Bellanton Clerk

No 19433
Thomas Blake
Montgomery County
North Carolina
Adm rs as private 12mo $40=
Farquhar Marlin Blk
Montgomery County Court
N Carolina

BRIEF in the case of Thomas Blake  of Montgomery Co in the State of North Carolina  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 86  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. As a Gen.     In 17 More than 12 months Private Col Wells Maj Lockman Capt Nicholls & Brown  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? South Hampton Co Va  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living Witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The certificate of the certifying officer is not attached to the sheet of paper which contains the affidavit by a piece of tape the ends of which are  I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. 
Dyer Castor  Examining Clerk.

June 2, 1938
Thomas Blake S. 6662 BA-J/AWF
Mr. Shannon M. Gamble 327 Crestway Drive Chattanooga, Tennessee
Dear Sir:
The data furnished herein concerning Thomas Blake were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 6662, based on his military service in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of Thomas Blake were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
While residing in Southampton County, Virginia, Thomas Blake served as private in the Virginia militia, at various times under Captains Nichols, Barron, Blount, and Colonel Wells, was stationed at different times at "Long Bridge" on the Elizabeth River, at Suffolk, Portsmouth, and Mackys Mill; length of entire service twelve months. Dates of service not given.
He left the State of Virginia "as soon as the war ended". He was allowed pension on his application executed September 4, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Montgomery County, North Carolina, and aged about eighty-six years.
The soldier, Thomas Blake, stated that at the time he first entered the Revolution, he was married and had "one or two children". Names of wife and children were not shown.
Isham Blake, nephew of the soldier, was living

in 1832 in Fayetteville, North Carolina; he had formerly lived in the State of Virginia.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further data relative to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data:
Thomas Blake Certificate #16144 Issued July 11, 1835 Rate $40.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 North Carolina Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

State of North Carolina, This day came before me Essex Arnold County - Essex Arnold one of the justices of the peace in and for said County Isham Blake Jr. a resident of the Town of Fayetteville in said County who being duly sworn according to law makes the following statement of facts relative to the services of Thomas Blake of Montgomery County in said State as a soldier of the Revolution. That this affiant lived in the State of Virginia and was about sev- een years old at the Battle of Cornwallis at York and that he well recollects that Thomas Blake the Applicant was at different times engaged in the services as a soldier of the Revolution but how many times he served or what was the dura- tion he is unable to state. Further this affiant saith not
Sworn to and subscribed Isham Blake Jr. before me this 24 th of March 1832
Essex Arnold County
I Essex Arnold justice of the peace as aforesaid do certify that Isham Blake who has made the above affidavit is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit Given under my hand this 29 day of April 1833. Essex Arnold

State of North Carolina I Daniel M c Diarmid Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of Cumberland County do hereby certify that the name & signature of Esq r Arnold G ay which appears to the within affidavit is the proper hand writing of the said Esq r Arnold G ay & that he was at that date an acting Justice of the peace for said County duly Commissioned & sworn & that full faith & credit is due to his official acts.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office at Fayetteville this 24 th day of November A D 1892 & 57 th year of American Independence
D M c Diarmid Clerk

Rev Mar
6662 INVALID.
1936- Aug. 18- died to Mrs. C. G. De Coache cases 1938- may June 2- link to Shannon in Sable cases
File No. 6662
Thomas Blake
Brig. Rec. War
Act: June 7th 1852
Index:—Vol. 04 , Page 35
[Arrangement of 1870.]

June 1, 1938
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FA-J/EPL
Mr. Shannon M. Gamble #327 Crestway Drive Chattanooga, Tennessee
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Blake, of North Carolina, who served in the Virginia troops and was granted pension in 1831; also, record of his son, William Blake, who served in that war, and the War of 1812 record of David Gamble, who served as sergeant in the South Carolina troops and was given land in Heard County, Georgia, on account of his services.
The Revolutionary War records have been searched and no record identified as that of the William Blake in whom you are interested. The records have been found of Thomas Blake and David Gamble and those records are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

August 18, 1936
Thomas Blake-S.6662 BA-J/AVT
Mrs. A. G. De Loach 763 Penn Avenue Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Blake, pensioned from North Carolina, pension starting March 4, 1831.
The data furnished herein pertaining to the Thomas Blake, were obtained from papers in pension claim, S. 6662, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
Thomas Blake, while residing in Southampton County, Virginia, served in the Virginia militia, at various times as a private under Captains Nichols, Barron, Blount, and Colonel Wells, was stationed at different times at "Long Bridge" on Elizabeth River, at Suffolk, Portsmouth, and Mackys Mill; length of all service twelve months.
He left the state of Virginia "as soon as the war ended". He was allowed pension on his application executed, September 4, 1832, then a resident of Montgomery County, North Carolina and aged about eighty-six years.
The soldier, Thomas Blake, stated that at the time he first entered the Revolution, he was married and had "one or two children". The name of his wife and chil-

dren were not given.
Isham Blake, nephew of soldier, was living in 1832 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, he had formerly lived in the state of Virginia.
The papers in this claim contain no further reference to family.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the pensioner, Thomas Blake, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and give the following data-
Thomas Blake Certificate # 16144 Issued July 11, 1833 Rate $40.00 per annum To commence March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 North Carolina Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

SHANNON M. GAMBLE 327 CRESTWAY DRIVE CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
April 2nd 1938
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Please give me what record you have of THOMAS BLAKE , Pvt. North Carolina, Rev. War soldier who fought in the Va. Line. I think he was granted a pension in 1831, when he was 88 years of age. I would also like to have the record of his son 578 WILLIAM, who I understand fought the entire 84 mos. of the war.
Thanking you very much I am, yours very truly Shannon M Gamble

Atlanta, Ga August 4, 1936.
Veterans Administration. Gentlemen.
Will you please be kind as to send me what information you have about Thomas Blake who was a Private in The Revolution- ary War from North Carolina.
I find from The Roster of the N C soldiers of The Revolution that he received a pension at the age of 88, The

asking you to help me.
I would appreciate an early reply as I am so anxious to complete my paper on Thomas Blake as soon as I possibly can.
Thanking you for this and past favors, I am.
Most sincerely,
Mrs A. G. de Loach
from
Mrs A. G. de Loach 763 Penn Ave Atlanta, Ga.

pension starting March 4, 1831.
I would like to have his pension record for it will give date of his birth and date of his death for his pension would cease then and a record made of same. Any thing you can inform me of concerning him I would appreciate as I have a paper work out for The Atlanta Chapter S.A.R. with all data filled in except what I am