Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9175, Henry Chiles, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Chiles, Henry
S9175
boarded
CONTENTS

Letter to W. W. D. June 20 1840.
Virginia 12.961
Henry Chiles
Madison in the State of Virginia who was a pri: Sergt. in the company commanded by Captain Buckner of the Regt. commanded by Col. Taylor in the Virginia line for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 45 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of June '33 Madison C. H. Va. and sent B. Cave (clerk)
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 - 90 Pensional allowance ending 4 Sept,, - 22.50 $112.50
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm Miller Clerk, Book E Vol. 6. Page 5

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832
State of Virginia Madison SS
On this 23 rd day of November 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the County Court of Madison Henry Childs a resident of the Town of Madison in the County of Madison in the State of Virginia aged Twenty years the 18 th of Dec. next who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated, In the month of August or September 1898 I joined a volunteer company in the County of Caroline Virginia for a term of three months, the company was commanded by Capt. Philip Buckner, I faithfully served the three months and was discharged at Petersburg on the 3 rd day of Dec. 1898. The Company was marched to the Town of Richmond and attached to the 3 rd Virginia State Regiment

2 then under the command of Major Declan- mon, shortly after the Regiment was under the command of Col! John Taylor of Carolina and the Regiment attached to the Brigade commanded by Gen! Stotswood - From the Town of Richmond I marched to William- sburg From there to old James Town where we had an engagement with the enemy which resulted in our loosing twelve or fourteen men killed and wounded and taking from the enemy about the same number of prisoners, The British troops made their escape on board of their vessels except the few killed and taken From James Town I marched to Ruffins Ferry twelve or fourteen miles below the city of Richmond and crossed to the South side of James River, and from thence to a Plantation belonging to a man by the name of Mackey - He was said to be a Tory and the Field officers took up their quarters in his house and remained there near two months - From there I marched to Cabbins-point, and from there to Petersburg where I was honorably discharged, The discharge long since lost

In the year 1862 in the month of May 3 I was drafted in the County of Caroline Virginia where I was born and resided until 1880 This my second tour was for two months I was attached to the Company commanded by Capt. Anthony New and marched to the City of Richmond and attached to the Regiment of Artillery commanded by Col. Mathews The Regiment attached to the Brigade commanded by Genl. Nelson Cross Richmond I marched to the neighborhood of Norfolk and Hampton where I was discharged
In the latter part of the year 1862 I was again drafted from the County of Caroline Virginia for a tour of two months, and attached to the Company commanded by Capt. John Tyler and again marched to the Town of Richmond and attached to the Brigade commanded by General Muhlenburg I was marched and countermarched during this tour to various points in the lower part of Virginia and finally discharged near Norfolk

4 In the year 1781 I was again drafted in the month of April or May in the County of Caroline Virginia for a Tour of Two months and attached to the Company commanded by Capt. George Madison I was again marched to Richmond and attached to the Regiment under the Command of Col. Hays, and again marched and countermarched to various points on the Rivers and Bays keeping a lookout for the movements of the enemy. Never remaining many days at the same place, and finally discharged near Hampton in Virginia.
In the month of August or Sept. 1781 I was again drafted from the County and State that I had heretofore been drafted from this time for a Tour of Three months and attached to the Company under the command of Capt. Thomas Ellis. I was marched to Richmond in great haste, and the day after sent with others to a place called Malbin Hills in Charles City County and attached the Regiment commanded by Col. Brien.

After remaining at Malbin Hills a few days attached to the Company commanded by Capt. George Waugh I was appointed by him a Sergeant, and with a Sergeants guard was ordered to a place on the Banks of James River called Turkey Island for the purpose of keeping a look out on the movements of the Enemy then in James River, I remained with the men attached to the guard some time and from there was ordered to join that portion of the Army stationed at the Maladin Hills, From the Maladin Hills I was again ordered with my Ser- geants guard to join a detachment under the command of a subaltern Officer to take a stand on James River near the Maladin Hills and lay in ambush to watch the motions of some enemys vessels which men were plundering the Farms on the River, It was our good fortune to meet with a portion of the enemy well laded with sheep and other articles taken from the adjoining Farms; just at the moment

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 5th day of February 1833.
Wilfield Cave B.C.
Henry Cluett 22639
very to wards Goshawk, being at Northtown on the Gloucester side, a few doors after

6 that They had reached their Boats, the Vessels to which They belonged then lying in sight at anchor, It was at this juncture we gave Them a fire from every Musket and killed out of the Gustav; Fourteen of Them and the other two were severely wounded, We did not take time even to bury the Killed but threw them into the River - burst the Boats and retreated with the two wounded prisoners to the station at the Malvern Hills.
Soon after reaching the station at the Malvern Hills , The commander at that time Col. Dick, retreated with the view of joining that portion of the American Army under the command of Genl. Wayne and at the same time ordered me with my Sargeants guard to proceed in all haste to the County of Henrico to a long string of Bridges called the New Bridges - and from Thence to another string of Bridges called the Meadow Bridges both of them crossing what is called the Chickahominy Swamp, with

positive orders to burn them both. This order I faithfully executed and rendered them useless to a pursuing enemy. This success was performed without a cent of money in our pockets or a single Ration in our haversacks - when it was finished we made our way to the nearest Farm House which was a Mr. Trueheart and met with what we greatly needed, Meat and drink in abundance, and no charge for it. From Thence we made our way to Capt. Dosewells on the Potomac River and was by him furnished with what we wanted to eat and drink. The American army was then on the retreat to Raccoon Ford in Laurens and we making every effort to overtake them We did not meet with them until we reached the Raccoon Ford, The army then commenced a movement towards the country occupied by the Enemy, which was effected by cutting a new Road, which I assisted in making. In a few days we had the Enemy before us making their

8 way to wards Yorktown, I was at Yorktown on the Gloucester Side a few days after the regular Siege commenced, and remained until the surrender of the British Army to the combined American & French Forces, After the surrender I assisted in guarding the prisoners to Winchester in Virginia where I was honorably discharged, and the discharge for this and other Four long since lost
The amount of my default to pay for which I was drafted and volunteered in Twelve months but in addition to that I substituted myself in a Four under Capt. Shaw in the year 1778 or 1779 I remained in service this Four only twenty Six days, I was a substitute for Suckfield Thacker of the County of Caroline Virginia, The only testimony I can procure from those in service with me is the enclosed certificate from Patrick Carnal William Coats and Robert Waigh all of the County of Caroline Virginia, I refer to my neighbors William Finks Churchill Gibbs and Charles R Gibbs of Madison as to my character and standing as a man of truth and veracity
He 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 state
Sworn to and subscribed Henry Childs The day and year aforesaid
W. Ab m Hensley a clergyman residing in the County of Madison and William Finks residing in the

Roll of the agency of any state
Sworn to and subscribed The day and year aforesaid
Henry Chiles
We Abm Tinsley a clergyman residing in the County of Madison and William Finkes residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Henry Chiles who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be about Twenty Years old that he has reported and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn to and subscribed The day and year aforesaid
Abraham Tinsley Wm Finkes
State of Virginia. At a court held for Madison county the 22 d day of November 1832.
The said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation 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. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Abraham Tinsley who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman and now resident in the said county, and that William Finkes who has also signed the same, is a resident in said county, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. I Belfield Gave clerk of the said court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Henry Chiles for a pension.
In

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 5th day of February 1833.
Wilfield Cave B.C.
Young Child
22659

22,659.
Henry Giles: Virginia.
Pub.
Samuel
Private gmo 30
serg - 3 mo 15
$ 45. l. not authenticated
Belfield, have, blk: Madison County, Virginia.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
May 7 th 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjouined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Henry Whites, of Madison Co., Va.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol. 1778. 3. Pv. Capt. Buckner. Major Delemmer, Col. Taylor. Madison County: thence to Richmond. Madison County, Virginia. Aged 70 years. Living witnesses and traditionary.   Drafted 1779. 2. Do. Capt. Anthony. Gen. Spotswood. thence to Williamsburg, and to James town.   Drafted '79. 1. Do. Capt. Ayers. Col. Ma-thews.   Drafted '81. 2. Do. Capt. Madison. Gen. Nelson.   Drafted '81. 3. Pv. & sergeant. Capt. El- lis. Col. Gary. Petersburg: thence back to Richmond: thence to Norfolk and Hampton: returned to Richmond.   Served 12. Pv. Gen. Muhlenburg, Col. Deck. Charles City, Malden Falls, Glouster County.   Sub: in '78 & '79. 26. Pv.  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops. 2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 3. Persons employed in the Naval service. 4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A.B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
 If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out. 
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers, or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; 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.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation 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. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this                      day of                      &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (1) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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, deposeth 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
W. R. Turner

Rev. & 1812 War Section MOS/ILL
September 19, 1930.
Mrs. R. E. Peck 4232 Pillsbury Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 9175, that Henry Chiles was born December 18, 1762, in Caroline County, Virginia.
While a resident of said county, he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops as follows:
From August or September, 1778, three months as private in Captain Philip Buckner's Company in Colonel John Taylor's Regiment.
In 1778 or 1779, twenty-six days in Captain New's Company.
In May, 1779, two months in Captain Anthony New's Company in Colonel Matthew's Regiment.
From the latter part of 1779, two months in Captain John Tyler's Company.
From April or May, 1781, two months in Captain George Madison's Company in Colonel Carey's Regiment.
From August or September, 1781, three months in Captains Thomas Ellis' and George Waugh's Companies in Colonel Dick's Regiment, a part of which time he served as a sergeant; he was in an engagement at Old Jamestown and at the surrender of Cornwallis.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 22, 1832, while a resident of Madison, Madison County, Virginia.
There are no data on file relative to his family.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Commissioner of Pensions, Dept. of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:—
Will you please give me any information you have regarding the record of Henry Chiles

of Virginia who was a Revolutionary Soldier -
Thank you,
Very Truly
Mrs. P. L. Allen.
2403 Stuart Ave Richmond, Virginia

Parrott, Ga.
July 27, 1926.
U.S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear sir:-
I am tracing my records in order to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution - I have reason to believe that my ancestor, Capt. Henry Giles, Gilesburg, Va. was a Pensioner.

Will you please write me if records show that he was a Pensioner.
Thanking you in ad- vance, I am, sincerely,
Mrs. Claude Rutherford
Parrott, Ga -

WCS
March 13, 1928.
Esta Scott Riseley, Stockton, Kansas.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 9175, it appears that HENRY CHILES was born December 18, 1762, in Carolina County, Virginia.
While a resident of said county he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops as follows:
From August or September, 1778, three months as private in Captain Philip Buckner's Company in Colonel John Taylor's Regiment.
In 1778 or 1779, twenty-six days in Captain New's Company.
In May, 1779, two months in Captain Anthony New's Company in Colonel Matthews' Regiment.
From the latter part of 1779, two months in Captain John Tyler's Company.
From April or May, 1781, two months in Captain George Madison's Company in Colonel Carey's Regiment.
From August or September, 1781, three months in Captains Thomas Ellis' and George Waugh's Companies in Colonel Dick's Regiment, a part of which time he served as a sergeant; he

was in an engagement at Old Jamestown and at the surrender of Cornwallis.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 22, 1832, at which he was a resident of Madison, Madison County, Virginia.
There is no data on file relative to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

September 19, 1926
Mrs. Claude Rutherford Parrott Ga.
Madam:
I have to advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 9175, that HENRY CHILES was born December 18, 1762, in Caroline County, Virginia.
While a resident of said county he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops as follows:
From August or September, 1778, three months as private in Captain Philip Buckner's Company in Colonel John Taylor's Regiment.
In 1778 or 1779, twenty-six days in Captain New's Company.
From May, 1779, two months in Captain Anthony New's Company in Colonel Matthews' Regiment.
From the latter part of 1779, two months in Captain John Tyler's Company.
From April or May, 1781, two months in Captain George Madison's Company in Colonel Carey's Regiment.
From August or September, 1781, three months in Captains Thomas Ellis' and George Vaughn's Companies in Colonel Dick's Regiment, a part of which time he served as a sergeant; he was in an engagement at Old

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Jamestown and was at the surrender of Cornwallis.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 22, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Madison, Madison County, Virginia.
There are no data on file relative to his family.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

17.9175-
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Henry Schuler a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 7 Sept. 1778 3 mos. Philip Buckner John Taylor Va.   1778 to 1779 16 days Anthony Shaw Matthews   May 1779 2 mos. John Tyler Genl. Muhlenburg   Later part 1779 1 mos. George Madison Carney   Apr. 7 May 1781 1 mos. Thomas Bell Draper   * Aug. 7 Sept. 1781 3 mos. Sgt George Maugh  
Battles engaged in, Old Jamestown. Surrender of Cornwallis Residence of soldier at enlistment, Caroline Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Nov 22 1832. His cl. was at Residence at date of application, Madison, Madison Co. Va. Age at date of application, to Dec. 18 1762 in Caroline Co. Va. Remarks: No data as to family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

J. B. RISELEY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW STOCKTON, KANSAS
Pension Department Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
In regard to Henry Chiles;—In Virginia Cont'n'l I find that in my previous letter was incorrect as to date of his birth which was 1759; I find he was a private - Sergeant and commenced getting pension Mar 4 1831; placed on roll June 20, 1833; Now, from this can you tell me who he served under, and what battles he was in. He enlisted from Madison Co. Virginia
Sincerely yours
Eula Scott-Riseley
Registrar of D. A. D.

Rev. War
9175
INVALID.
File No. 9175
Henry Whites
Rev War
Act: June 7 th '32
Index: Vol. 10 , Page 65
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1926 Oct. 19. Hist. to Joseph H. Shinn. V. 2. p. 1.
1926 Sept. 19. Hist. to William Claude Rutherford
1927 Mar. 12 Hist. to Mrs. P. S. Allenthal
1928 Mar. 15 Hist. to Estelle Scott Resel
1930 Sept. 19. Hist. to Mrs. P. E. Peck.

Virginia
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Will you please give me any information in regard to the record of Merineather Smith who was born March 16, 1769, and died in March 1823. He was in the service of the United States in the war of 1812. I would like to have a copy of his war record. My grand-

mother was Huldah Sharp Smith and was born in Louisa County, Virginia May 30, 1812- and was the daughter of Meriwether Smith. I do not know whether he enlisted in Virginia or East Tennessee. If you have any record of his services I shall appreciate very much if you will give me what informa- tion you can of his record.
Also, I would like to have the record of David Tisdale (Louisa County Virginia) during the War of 1812-
And the record during the Revolutionary War of Henry Chiles (or Childs) of Caroline County

Virginia and also the Revolutionary War record of Bartlett Smith who was born in Virginia 1734 - Nov. 25 th and died Nov. 29, 1797. I am writing for these records hoping to get a complete war record of one of my ancestors as I can join the Daughters of 1812 and D. A. R. - If you can give me any information I shall appreciate it. Mrs. P. L. Allen. Commercial st. 7403 Stuart Ave. Richmond

August 25, 1930.
W.S. Dpt. Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir -
I wish to know if the Revolutionary War Records give any information in regard to Benjamin Chiles (Childs or Child) of Virginia, Charles City, James City or Caroline Counties. The name over

John, Henry, (Wm), Micajah and Manasseh (Chiles) appear in the DaR Genealogy records. Any data on this family will be greatly appreciated.
I thank you -
Mrs. R. E. Peck 4232 Pillsbury Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota.

United States Senate.
MEMORANDUM.
Certificate of Heavy Chiles Service - Madison Co. Va.
to
Josiah H. Shinn Committee on Commerce U. S. Senate
Oct. 19 th 1914

Wm Coats Patrick Barnall & Robert Wright
benefit
of Henry Whited Revolutionary services

Virginia Caroline County to Wit,
I John L Pendleton Clerk of the Court of said County do hereby Certify that Mr W. Dickinson whose name is annexed to the within Certifi- -cate is an acting Justice of the peace in & for the said County duly qualified, and that his Certificate is in due form. In Testimony Whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 8 th day of October 1832 In the 57 th year of the Common- -wealth John L Pendleton
Virginia Caroline County to Wit,
I James B Thornton Presiding Justice of the peace in & for said County do hereby Certify that John L Pendleton whose name is annexed to the above Certificate, is
for Rough Draft of an Affidavit Pursuant to an Order
Clerk of the said Court duly qualified and that his said Certificate is in due form of law. Given under my hand this 8 th day of October 1832
James B Thornton

Golamville Va 5th Dec 1832
10
Mr Henry Phillips Madison — Court House

Caroline County To wit
This day W m W. Dickinson and Vivion Wright personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid in the state of Virginia, and made oath that W m Coats, Patric Carnal and Robert Wright are persons of Respectability residing in this County and also men of the strictest truth, given under my hand this 5 th day of December 1832.
W m A. Moorehead J.P.
Caroline County To wit.
This day Samuel A. Swan Samuel Chiles & Edmund Terrell personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, and made oath that they severally believe W m Coats, Patrick Carnal & Robert Wright are persons of respectability and truth, and that they reside in the County of Caroline given under my hand this 5 th day of Dec r 1832
W m W. Dickinson
Gotanville 5 th Dec r 1832
Dr. Sir Yours of the 26 th Nov 1832 is before me, and agreeably to your request I have annexed along my own certificate with Vivion Wrights, certifying to the respectability of the witnesses you name, also the certificates of Samuel A. Swan Samuel Chiles & Ed d Terrell to the same effect. all of whom I consider men of respectability, but if these certificates should not answer I can procure any others in this vicinity Very Respectfully your O b d Servant W m W. Dickinson

Solomonville Pa 9th Decr 1840
by Free
Oct 12 1840
Mr. Brown
Col. Jas. L. Edwards Chairman of Pensions
Washington City DC

For answr v. m 9 th Oct 1840
Sir
Inasmuch as the power of Attorney of Henry Chiles in my favor to draw his pension for the 4 th Sept 1838 To 4 th March 1839. Mr. Chiles made irregular power of atty to draw this pension in March 1839. and removed to the County of Louisa, before it was paid. and owing to an omission of the letter v in spelling the Atty names the Agent in Richmond would not pay. said pension - and this is the first time I had a chance to inform Mr. Chiles said pension was not paid - on presenting the power of Atty to the Agent in Richmond on the 7 th Inst. he said he could not pay it. but it must be sent to Washington for payment & as he did not inform me to whom I must send it I have concluded - the pension office the place & I ask you to have the needfull done and enclose the same to me. very respectfully Sir
Your Ob st Servant W m W. Dickinson

We William Coats Patrick Barnall Robert Wright and Gerrit Reed all of the County of Caroline in the State of Virginia - do hereby testify that all three of us were Soldiers in the War of the Revolution and often called upon and Drafted to perform Duty in the Militia from the County of Caroline - We take pleasure in saying that we have known Henry Cheles now of the County of Madison in the State of Virginia from our earliest recollection and particularly during the War of the Revolution. We were at different times in service with him some of us as many as three different times and we have a distinct Recollection that he was in service as a Volunteer under Col. D. Buckner at the same time one of us Col. Coats was. We take much pleasure in saying that Henry Cheles is a man of truth and integrity, Given under our hands this 8 th day of Octo 1832 Patrick Barnall Wm Coats Robert Wright

Carroll County ss
Robert Wright
This day Patric Gairdner W. Coats personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and made oath to the truth of the within certificate Given under my hand This 8th day of October 1832
W. H. Dickinson
To the certificate should be the certificate of a justice of the peace of Carroll and in the County seal with the black certificate that justice of the peace is an acting magistrate and that the signature is his genuine signature