Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 1499, George Burroughs, Va.

SERVICE
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Burroughs, George Jean
R. 1499
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State of North Carolina } County of Rockingham } 55.
On this 23 rd day of February 1854, before me a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly authorized to administer Oaths according to law personally appeared Mary Mary Carr, daughter of George and Emma Burroughs a highly respectable Citizen and resident of said County and sues as follows, that she has often heard her Father George Burroughs speak of serving as a Soldier and Officer in the Revolutionary war, she further declares, that she has a distinct recollection of having frequently heard him speak of serving as Quarter Master and Commissary and on one Christmas day a Turkey has been served for dinner and as several were present her Father remarked that he would have to do on that occasion as he had often had to do with the Soldiers, give them thin or small rations as was often the case with the Soldiers, she further declares that her Father was a resident of Halifax County Virginia and lived at a place near Brooks Ferry on Staunton River until his death which was on the 15 th day of April 1818 in the County of Halifax and State of Virginia. Shortly thereafter her Mother moved to Rockingham County North Carolina in the month of September 1818. and she further declares that her Mother died the 2 nd day of April 1847. and she further declares that she has often seen and heard read her Father's discharges, and that they were in the hands of her Brother who went to South Carolina on a trading expedition, and there died, since that time the discharges cannot be found, and surely believes that they were lost or mislaid at the time of his death, which was in the month of August 1847.
her Mary X Carr mark
Sworn and subscribed before me this 23 rd day of February and year above written, and I do certify that the affiant is a credible person aged 55 years, from old age and bodily infirmity, she is not able to attend Court.
Nathl H. Dodd
J.P.

State of North Carolina } ss. County of Rockingham }
I do certify that Nathan H. Dodd Esquire, before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made, was at the time of it being made a Justice of the Peace for said County, duly Commissioned and qualified and that the above signature is genuine. and I further certify that he is a member of the Court of Record. Witness my hand and the seal of the said County Court, for the County aforesaid this 27 th day of February 1854.
W. M. Ellington Clerk

Revolutionary Claim of Jean Burroughs under the law of July 7 th 1838.
Declaration of the Administrator.
R. C. Puryear M. B.

STATE OF North Carolina COUNTY OF Rockingham } ss.
On this 27 th day of February , 1854, personally appeared before the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County now sitting Richard H. Scales , a resident of said County and State, aged 45 years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the Seventh day of July , 1838 , granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the
Revolutionary war: That she is the widow of Administrator of Sam Burroughs who was the the widow of George Burroughs dec, a late Revolutionary Soldier & officer; that he has been informed and verily believes, that said George Burroughs served in the Revolution, as follows; and that in support of said service he refers to the proofs that may be adduced: That said George Burroughs was, at the commencement of the Rev- olution, a resident of Halifax County , in Virginia , and did about the Spring of the year Seventeen hundred & seventy six (1776) enlist under Lieutenant Edward Wade , and was made a Sergeant, and served in the Company commanded by Captain Nathaniel Cooke in the 7 th Regiment of Virginia Continental Line , and that he served as such for some two years , when he was, in the Spring of the year Seventeen hundred seventy eight (1778) , he was appointed a Commissary of Subsistence, and having qualified as such, served as such, and as Quarter Mas- ter to Colonel Wadsworth's Regiment under General Green , for at least two years , when he resigned his Commission and returned to the County of Halifax , in Virginia , where he died
She further declares that she was married to the said George Burroughs on the fifteenth day of September , in the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty four (1784) in the County of Halifax and State of Virginia by one Nathaniel Hall a Minister of the Gospel duly authorized by law to administer the rites of matrimony, and that her name previous to marriage was Jean Scales ; and that she has no other proof of said marriage than that herewith presented: that her said husband died in the County of Halifax State of Virginia on the 15 th day of April , 1818; that she was not married to him prior to the termination of his services the hundred and but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is still a widow, remained a widow until her death which occurred the 2 nd of April  Eighteen hundred & forty seven (1847) , leaving the following named Children viz: William Burroughs , Ann Duncan , and Mary Cury , and that Mary Cury is now the only surviving child.
Richd H Scales Adm r
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before * aforsaid Court now sitting and it is hereby certified that the applicant is a credible person, &c. and that his statement is worthy of Credit:
W. B. Baxter
J. P.
and Chairman of the Court.

STATE OF North Carolina COUNTY OF Rockingham } ss.
I William M. Ellington Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Sessions for the aforesaid County, do hereby certify that || at a term of said Court begun and held for said County at the Court House thereof on the 27 th day of February 1854, the foregoing declaration of Richard H. Scales , was made in said Court, and duly attested by our Chairman thereof William B. Carter Esquire , and that the same has been admitted to record. I do also certify that satisfactory evidence has been adduced this day before said Court that George Bur- roughs who was for many years a resident of Halifax County, State of Virginia , and who was a Revolution- ary Officer and soldier, died in said County on the 15 th day of April Eighteen hundred and eighteen (1818) leaving his widow Lean Burroughs surviving him, and that the said Lean Burroughs died on the 2 nd day of April, Eighteen hundred and forty seven (1847), leaving the following children her surviving viz: William Burroughs , Ann Duncan , and Mary Curry , and that of said children the following is still alive viz: Mary Curry ; and I do further certify that Richard H. Scales is the legally appointed administrator of Lean Burroughs deceased; and that for his faithful performance of his duties as such he has given bond and security amounting to eight thousand dollars $8000.
In testimony whereof I here set my hand & Seal of Office this 27 th day of February 1854.
W. M. Ellington C.C.
NOTES.
* If made in open Court, say before "County Court (or other Court) of said County now sitting," and if before a Justice insert "before me a Justice of the Peace, &c., for said County."
† Here insert Act "29th July, 1848," "3d Feb., 1853," or any other act applicable to the case.
‡ Here describe the service of the husband or soldier—if he had been a pensioner state the annual amount he received, and the agency at which he was paid, &c., if an original case, service must be given.
§ Deponents must swear the best they can to the service, marriage &c., of the parties, &c., &c.
|| Clerk must make his certificate according to circumstances, commencing as above—he must vary it accordingly as the application was made before a Magistrate or in open Court—and must certify to all the facts of marriage and death of soldier—date of soldier's death—number of children living, &c., provided those facts are satisfactorily proved in open Court. If an administrator of a deceased soldier or widow applies the above form can be varied to suit the case.

Virginia Halifax County to wit
In the case of the marriage of George Burrus and Jean Scates. heretofore certified. I am requested to explain so far as I can the discrepancy between Burrup and Burroughs. The name on the marriage Register is Spelt George Burus
The only explanation I am able to make is derived from documents in my office and is as follows in 1793 the name on the Book of the Commissioner of the Revenue, is found Spelt George Burrus and in 1807 George Burras and I find no other of that name on the Books. I find also in the will of William Scates Recorded in 1806 certain property bequeathed to his daughter Jean Burras who I have no doubt is the same person mentioned in the Register. From these facts and from the further fact that many names are differently Spelt by different persons and at different times. I am quite confident that the person whose name is Spelt Burroughs is the identical person whose name in the Register of marriages is Spelt Burrus
In testimony of all which I William S Heolt Clerk of the County Court.
in the County of State aforesaid have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County & subscribed my name this 17th day of July 1854
Wm S Heolt Clk

Lean Burroughs.
Law of 7 July 1888
Proof of Marriage.

State of Virginia } County of Halifax } ss.
I William S. Holt Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that It appears from the records of my office that George Burress to Jean Scates were married by Nathaniel Hall a minister of the Gospel the 15 th day of September 1784.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the said County and Subscribed my Name this 14 th day of March 1854
Wm. S. Holt Clk.
fee 67 cts.

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
1499
RECEIVED
P. O. Sam Burroughs
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

No 15,193
Jean Burroughs dec wid of George N.C.
Hon R.C. Puryear Aug 11 1852
Hon. R.C. Puryear 14 Feb. 1855.
" " " Feb. 22 /55
Hon. R.C. Puryear 28. Feb. 1855.
" D.S. Reid, Mch 20, 1857
1499
July 7 / 1838,

Memo.
Will Comm ee please furnish report - in case of Lean Burroughs widow of George Burroughs a Quarto Master , in Va. Line, Revolutionary War, filed by me under act of 7 th July 1838.
The parties interested wish to know the state of the case.
Reexamin a report to Hon. R. C. Puryear M.C.

Executive Department Richmond Sept. 23 d 1854
I hereby certify that I have examined the records in this department & have not been able to find that any application was ever made to the Executive of Virginia, by George Burroughs, or his heirs, for land Bounty, as Quarter Master or Commissary in the Revolutionary War.
George W. Munford Secy of the Com th
Fee for the foregoing certificate $1. 50

Executive Department Richmond Aug t 16 th 1854
I hereby certify that it appears from "A List of Officers of the Virginia line on Continental Establishment who have received Certificates for the balance of their full pay agreeable to an Act of Assembly passed November Session 1781, now on file in this department, that George Burroughs a Quarter Master, received on the 17 th June 1783 £28. 2; and that the same was paid to himself.
And it further appears from "A List of non commissioned officers & soldiers of the Virginia line on Continental Establishment whose names appear on the Army Register and who have not received bounty land," prepared by Commissioner John H. Smith & reported to the Executive of Virginia on the 7 th of January 1835, that George Burroughs was a Sergeant of Infantry.
George W. Munford, Secy of the Com te

Pension Office, August 1 st 1834,
Sir,
The application of the Administrator of John Barronchs, dec d , widow of George of North Carolina, has been examined and filed under the Act of July 9 th 1838. I have not been able to discover any further evidence of service rendered by any man of her her husband's name in Virginia, than has been furnished with the application, I discover, however, that in 1833, application was made to the State of Virginia, for Land for the services of George Barronchs, Quarter Master, I presume the application is on file in the Executive Office in Virginia and the evidence there

adduced may enable this Office to adjust the present claim.
I am Respectfully Your Obt. Servt.
L. Wallace Commissioner
Hon. R. C. Puryear, Ho: of Reps.

W. L. Office, Richmond, Sep. 23 d 1834. I certify that I have examined the Records in this Office and the papers on file and I have not been able to find any evidence that George Burroughs or his heirs have ever applied for Bounty Land, in consideration of his services as a Quarter Master or Commissary, in either the Continental or State Line of Virginia, during the war of the Revolution.
S. H. Parker, Reg. L. Office.

Dear Burroughs.
Leave of 7 th July 1838.
Certificates & Letters in regard to Service.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their accounts and received certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777, to the 31st December 1781, (see Hening's Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 17 th day of June 1783 in the name of George Burroughs as 2 d M c Infantry and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £ 28, 2, 0 delivered to himself and was given, as appears by a copy of the settlement on file in this office, for services from the 1 st October 1777 to 1 st February 1778
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 6 th day of April 1851,
[No Seal of Office.]
G. W. Chittenden Aud. P. P. Accounts

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to An Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 17 th day of June 1783 in the name of George Burroughs as Sergt Infantry _____ and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £14 11 18 9 0 _____ delivered to himself _____ but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated _____
Given under my hand, at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 6 th day of April _____ 1854 _____
{ NO SEAL OF OFFICE. }
G. M. Glenton W. P. Scott

Dept of State, Washington, June 12. 1854
Sir,
In reply to your note dated May and received 10 th inst, I have to inform you, that George Burroughs entered the military service of the colonies, on the 28 th May 1778, as asst Commissary of Issues, but it does not appear from the Rolls on file in this Dept, at what time he left the service.
I am respectfully Your Obdt Servt
W. L. Marcy
Hon R. C. Puryear Of the H. of R.

Treasury Department, Registrar's Office
June 21, 1853
Sir,
Your letter of the 16th. inst. to the Ad. Auditor having been referred to this office on the 19th. inst. I have caused a thorough examination of the records to be made, and the only information derived therefrom in relation to Geo. Burroughs, - is, that in the list of Officers of the Virginia Line on Continent- al Establishment who have received certificates for the Balance of their full pay, agreeable to an act of Assembly passed November Session 1781, it appears, that a certificate was issued to Geo. Burroughs, Quarter Master, for £.28, s.2, ac- cording to settlement dated June 17, 1783. Should any further information be discovered, it will be promptly communicated.
I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
J. Biggs
Registrar
Hon. R. C. Puryear Mr. of Rep.

Respectfully returned to the Commission of Pensions.
I would inform the Commission of Pensions that since the Report was made to me in this case in Au- -gust last, - additional proof was filed, or sent to Mr. Ray of this city, and also certificates of officers at Richmond that application for Land was never made by Geo. Burroughs. &c. & -
Please inform me whether these papers were filed by Mr. Ray.
R. G. Chapman

Pension Office, 14 th Feby. 1855.
Sir,
I enclose you a copy of my report of 1 st August last, which will explain the condition of the claim of Dean Burroughs dec d widow of George of North Carolina.
I am, respectfully,
Your Wt. Servt.
J P Mallas Commissioner.
Hon. R. C. Burleigh, House of Reps. }

Ho. of Reps. Feb. 23/58-
Sir;
I have just received yours in regard to the case of Jean Burroughs widow of George Burroughs , and herewith enclose the additional papers received from the Officers at Richmond, which, it was supposed, had been filed by Mr. Ray.
I have to request that with the evidence now filed the case may be again examined and the result communicated to me at the earliest practicable period. It is extremely difficult to satisfy persons at a remote distance from this in regard to these things, and, perhaps therefore it is as a favor to specify the points which may be deficient in testimony - for instance, is the service established? is the identity of the Officers fully established? & etc and do both of

of these points - require additional proof.? Very Respectfully, Barn O. Smith. R. L. Pinyon
L. P. Waldo { Comms. of penswines. }

Washington City DC
28 July 1854
Sir
I herewith enclose an application of the Administrator of John Burroughs died for Revolutionary Pension.
It will be perceived that the declaration of Detr R H Gales the administration and other papers were authenticated in February last and I have to add that since that time diligent search of the Records has been made in the Department here and at Richmond for Proof of Service

of George Burroughs, but the result is found in the certificate and letters herewith enclosed. As the parties are very confident that Burroughs did serve at least two years as Quarter Master and Commissary of Service; and that fact seems to be well established by accompanying affidavits of highly respectable persons. I have to request that when this application comes up for adjudication you will cause a careful search for his full service to be made of the Records in your Department also.
L P Waldo
Very Respectfully
R. G. Purvis

State of North Carolina } County of Rockingham }
On this 19 th day of April 1852, before me Nathaniel H. Dodd, a Justice of the peace in for said county personally appeared Rebecca
Robertson, to me well known and sincere as follows that she was intimately acquainted with Jane Burroughs widow of George Burroughs and declares that she has heard Jane Burroughs speak of trying to prosecute a pension claim that was due her for her husband's services in the revolutionary war but from old age and not knowing what course to pursue gave to her son William Burroughs the discharge of her husband George Burroughs and said to him that they would do him good if he would prosecute it, and she further declares that she was also personally acquainted with William Burroughs son of George Burroughs and has often seen him with the discharge and she further declares that she is 84 years of age and is disinterested in the foregoing pension
her Rebecca Robertson mark
Sworn and subscribed to the day and year above written I do hereby certify that the affiant is to me well known and is a person of truth and ought to be believed on oath and from old age and bodily infirmity cannot attend court
Nathl. H. Dodd, J.P.

State of North Carolina Rockingham County
I William M Ellington, Clerk of the Court of pleas and Quarter Sessions hereby certify that Nathaniel H. Dodd whose name appears to the foregoing declaration is now, and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and his acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal of office at Wentworth the 20 th day of April in the year 1854.
W. M. Ellington Clerk
July 7. 1858
Dean Jennings. W.P. 15.193

State of North Carolina } County of Rockingham } S.S.
On this 3 rd day of March 1854 before me an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, personally appeared Jeremiah Scales a highly respectable citizen and made oath as follows, that he was personally acquainted with George Burroughs of Halifax County Virginia, that he has several times been entertained by him when travelling through said County to Petersburg Richmond City and other places in the State of Virginia, and that he has on many occasions heard him speak of his services as soldier & officer in the war of the Revolution, he further declares that he knew him when a citizen of Rockingham County North Carolina after his removal from Halifax County Va. to the County of Rockingham etc. and that he knows of two distinct places at which he at which he lived whilst a citizen of the County of Rockingham, one of his places of residence was on the waters of Buffalo Island Creek, and the other was a place called Gatz's old field near the Virginia line on the waters of Maternity Creek in the County of Rockingham, and he further knows of his removal to Halifax County Va. he also declares that he further declares that he was well acquainted with Jane Burroughs widow of George Burroughs and that in the year 1818 she came to reside in the County of Rockingham North Carolina, bringing with her her family and that she lived upon a farm.

State County
Clerk of for the Co Odd Esg was at the for said of the Co of his is
that his Father resided on the water of Buffalo Island Creek in the County of Rockingham - and continued to reside there for several years, He further avers that as knowledge of George Burroughs upon coming to the County is fresh in his recollection from this circumstance viz that on the day of his Father's burial Sarah Burroughs widow of George Burroughs came to the County of Rockingham - bringing with her, her family, George Burroughs lived about four or five miles from Wolf's Ferry in the County of Halifax Virginia upon Dan River prior to his removal to this County of Rockingham - and he further avers that he is accustomed in making this affidavit.
Jeremiah Fields
Sworn and Subscribed before me this day and year above written and I certify that the affiant is a highly respectable and reliable person and that his statements are entitled to credit, and that the affiant is 84 years old and from bodily infirmity and old age he is not able to attend Court.
Nathl H. Dods J.P.

State of North Carolina } County of Rockingham } S.S.
I William M. Ellington
Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Nathaniel H. Podd Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, was at the time of its being made, a Justice of the Peace for said County duly qualified, and that he is a member of the Court of Pleas and that the above signature of his is genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of Office of the Court aforesaid for the County and State aforesaid this 3 rd day of March 1854.
W. M. Ellington C.C.P.

State of North Carolina } County of Rockingham }
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions February 1854.
On this 27 th day of February 1854 personally appeared before the aforesaid Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Susan Currie, who being first duly sworn according to law, declares that Dean Burroughs was a citizen of the County and State aforesaid and that said Dean Burroughs died on the 2 nd day of April 1847. and that she further declares that she is disinterested in making this Affidavit.
Susan Currie
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above written; and it is hereby certified that the affiant is a credible person and is aged twenty four years.
W. B. Lester J.P. And Chairman of the Court.
State of North Carolina } S.S. County of Rockingham }
I do certify that William B. Lester Esquire, before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was made, was Chairman of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions and that the above is his genuine signature. And that he is Chairman of the Court of Record. Witness my hand and seal of the Court for said County. This 27 th day of February 1854.
Will Ellington Clerk "

Jean Burroughs Loan of 7 July 1838
Affidavits in regard to Denise & C
Cylm

State of North Carolina County of Rockingham
On this 22 nd day of February 1852 before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly authorized to administer oaths according to law personally appeared James Vernon a highly respec- table citizen and resident of said county and swears as follows; That he was personally acquainted with George Burroughs, have often heard him speak of his services as a revolutionary soldier, has a distinct recollection of his absence on that occasion he knows and remembers distinctly of his removal from the county of Halifax Virginia to the county of Rockingham North Carolina and of his residing on Mayo River in said county and of his removal again to Halifax county Virgini- a to a place in said county near Booker Ferry which place he resided until his death which was on the 13 th day of April 1818 and that his widow Emma Burroughs did shortly after the death of her husband remove to Rockingham county North Carolina and he further declares that from what he has heard him and others say that he verily believes that he was a soldier and officer in the revolutionary war and he further declares that he is disinterested in making this affidavit
James his Vernon
Sworn and subscribed before me this day and year above written and I do certify that the affiant is a Creditable person aged 84 years from old age and bodily infirmity the affiant is not able to attend Court
Nathl H. Dodd, J. P.

State of North Carolina } ss. County of Rutherford }
I do Certify that Nathaniel H. Dodd
Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, was at the time of it being made a Justice of the Peace for said County duly Commissioned and Qualified, and that he is a member of the Court of Records and that the above signature of his is genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of the Court for said County, This 27 th day of February 1854.
W. M. Ellington b.b.b. "

State of Virginia, County of Halifax On this 5 th day of April 1834 personally appeared before me the J Collins a justice of the peace duly author- ized to administer oaths in and for said County. Holman H Woosley. To me well known and made oath that he was well acquainted with George Bourroughs formerly a resident of the County of Halif- ax and state of Virginia and states that he had often heard him speak of being in the revolutionary war and that he had heard him talking with his father who was a revolution soldier and had drawn a pension for services rendered in that war. The name of my father was Moses Woosley from the County of Halifax & State aforesaid. and he further states that he had frequently heard him speak of being in the Company commanded by Capt Nathaniel Cooke in the Regiment commanded by Col. Warden and he further states that he lived near him on Staunton river at the place well known as Booker's Ferry - on said & he the said Holman further states that he is now fifty six years of age and has no interest in the foregoing pension.
H H Woosley
Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and year above written and I hereby certify that I am well acquainted  known with Holman and H Woosley and believe him a man of truth & ought to be believed on oath Subscribed M c C I P Thos J Collins J P

State of Virginia } County of Halifax } ss.
I William S. Heath Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that The J. Collins before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace for the said County duly Commissioned and sworn and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the said County and Subscribed my name this 6 th day of April 1854.
Wm S. Heath Clk.