Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10300, Miles Castilloe, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C.
Castillo, Miles
W. 10300
or
Castillo
B.L.Wt. 95167-160-55
or
Castiller Isabella
CONTENTS

6889.
Tennessee Knoxville
Isabella Castillo, widow of Miles, N.C.
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 33 dollars 50 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 27 th day of July 1860 and sent to
How S. Q. Smith Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 252 Vol
309436 B. Land Oct 5 th all? 160 acrs. Sept 29/60 John Namknight Oct 13/60

Declaration

Declaration of Isabella Castillo Widow of Miles Castillo for Pension
State of Tennessee - On this 26 th day of April 1858 personally appeared before the un- dersigned J. W. McMillin a commissioner of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Isa- bella Castillo a resident of Bradley County in the State of Tennessee aged about Seventyfive years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Decla- ration in order to obtain the ben- efit of the pension act by the act of Congress passed February 3rd A.D. 1853. That she is the widow of Miles Castillo who was a private in the Continental line and entered the service in the year 1777 and was in the battle at the Canebrake Springs and also at Henderson's Mill and was wounded in two places at one of the above places and was in all about three years in the service of the United States
She further declares that she was married to the said Miles Castillo on the 20th day of June A.D. 1806. There is no family record of their marriage that her hus- band the aforesaid Miles Castillo

which on the 24 th day of July — 1829 and that she has remained as widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to proof hereto annexed. Isabella first  last Castillo mark
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this day and date above written and I hereby Certify that from age and infirmity the said Isabella Castillo cannot attend the Court and that she is a credible and respectable woman J. M. McMillin (Seal) J. P.
State of Tennessee } Bradley County } This day personally appeared before me Jos H Davis an acting justice of the peace in and for the state and county aforesaid G W Wooten a citizen of said state and county and after being duly sworn according to law states that he was well acquainted with Miles Castillo and with Isabella Castillo the woman making this declaration and that they lived together as man and wife and was commonly recognised as such and that the aforesaid Miles Castillo died in Jefferson County Tennessee on or about the time stated in the above declaration and that Isabella Castillo is still living and remains a widow and I further certify that the said G W Wooten is a respectable man and entitled to credit Sworn to and Subscribed before me this day and date above written. G. W. Wooten Jos. H. Davis Justice of the peace for B. C.

State of Tennessee } Bradley County } this day personally appeared before me Jos. H. Davis, an acting justice of the peace for said County and State afore said John Wood a citizen of said State and County and after being duly sworn according to law States that he was well acquainted with Miles Castilloe and with Isabella Castilloe - the woman making this declaration and that they lived together as man & wife and was commonly recognised as such and that the afore said Miles Castilloe Died in Jefferson County Tennessee on or about the time stated in the above declarations and that Isabella Castilloe is still living and remains a widow John Wood Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3 rd day of May 1858 And I certify that the said John Wood is a respec- =table man and entitled to full faith & credit Jos. H. Davis J. P. for B. Co.
State of Tennessee } Bradley County } I James H. Rucker Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Joseph H. Davis is a justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified that his commission was dated on the 5 th day of March 1854 and will expire on the 5 th day of March 1860 and that his signature above written is genuine Given under my hand and the seal of said County the 3 rd day of May 1858 J. H. Rucker Clerk

309436 Act Mar 3/60 Sept 13/60
E. A. Butts
Isabella Castille
word of
Miles Castille
R. J. M.
A. ba. continued to line -
Rev. Wm
S 6889
(See Penn. paper. 53 )
All? 1600 am, Sept. 29/60 W.H.W.
Vol. 41, page 57.
Ms. Hambright Charleston Tenn

State of Tennessee, Bradley County.
On this 3 rd day of September, A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty four  sixty , personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for said county and State aforesaid, Isabella Castille, aged 77 years, a resident of Bradley county, in the State of Tennessee, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Miles Castille deceased, who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain [blank], in the Revolutionary War Regiment of [blank], commanded by [blank] in the war with of the Revolution. She says she was Pensioner for the service of her said husband, that her Pension Certificate was issued the 27 th day of July 1860, that her said husband attended the service of the U.S. at North Carolina, on or about the [blank] day of [blank], A. D. 1775, for the term of [blank] and continued in actual service in said war for about three years, and was honorably discharged at [blank], on the [blank] day of [blank], A. D.
She further states that she was married to the said Miles Castille in the State of North Carolina in Rutherford county on the [blank] day of [blank], A. D. by one [blank], a [blank], and that her name before her marriage was Isabella Swann; that her said husband died at Jefferson County Tennessee, on the 24 th day of July, A. D. 1829, and that she is now a widow.
She further declares that she has heretofore  never made application for bounty land under the act ap-  before  proved and never has received bounty land, and obtained a warrant for acres, &c.  which she has legally disposed of, and it cannot now be returned.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act approved March 3, 1855." She says the family record of her family was sent to the Pension office for proof of marriage which asked  is to be referred to to prove her marriage with Miles Castille if necessary. Isabella Castille
We, A. Castille and G. W. Wooten, residents of Bradley county, in the State of Tennessee, upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Isabella Castille, in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
A. Castille G. W. Wooten
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
309436
H. Simmons Justice of the Peace.
State of Tennessee } On this 3 rd day of September in Bradley County } the year of 1860 personally came before me W. Simmons } one of the acting Justices of the Peace for the county and State aforesaid A. Castille and G. W. Wooten } who both reside in this County and are Creditable Citizens of said

County and is Entitled to full Credit and midit Oath in due form of Law and say they are well acquainted with Isabella Castille who has sworn and subscribed the above declaration and say they were well acquainted with Miles Castille her husband in his life time and that he was Reputed and Believed to have been a Revolutionary Soldier that the said Miles Castille died on or about the 24 th of July 1829 in the County of Jefferson in the State of Tennessee and that the said Isabella and the said Miles Castille lived together and associated together as man and wife and was believed by the whole neighbourhood to be such and continued so until the death of the said Miles Castille and that the said Isabella Castille has Remained a widow ever since the death of her said husband and is now a widow and say they raised a large family of Respectable children and they say that they are not interested in this claim. Sworn and subscribed the day and year above written and I have no interest } A Castille in this claim and the word (not) was } G. W. Abbott
W. Simmons Seal I P for B.C.
State of Tennessee } I Jas H. Tucker Clerk of the County Bradley County } Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that W. P. Simmons whose genuine signatures appear to the foregoing declaration and affidavit is and was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in said County. He was duly elected commissioned and sworn his commission was dated on the 16th day of March 1860 and will expire on the 16th day of March 1866 and that his signatures above written are genuine Given under my hand and the seal of said County the 3rd day of September 1860. Jas H. Tucker, Clk.

State of Tennessee On this 1 th day of October Bradley County } in the year of 1858 Personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the acting Justices of the peace for the County and State aforesaid Alfred S Castiller (alias Alfred S. Robers) who after being duly sworn according to Law deposes and says that he is the son of Isabella Castiller but not the son of Miles Castiller who was married to his mother when he was near five years old when his mother and Miles Castiller were married in Rutherford County, S.C. He says that after the marriage of his mother and Miles Castiller he has ever since been called Castiller and has entirely dropped the name of Robers. he further says that the said Miles Castiller was called a Revolutionary Soldier from his early Recollections that he was reputed and believed by the whole neighbourhood to have been a Revolutionary Soldier and says he never heard it once disputed. He further says that he was one time with Miles Castiller at the Battle Ground of the Cowpens, in Spartan- burg District in S.C. he took pains to show the affiant where the American Army was stationed and where the British Army was stationed and where he stood and fought he also showed where Colonel Tarleton ran the British officer.

affiant says that while Mr Castillen was showing and describing the Battle he appeared Excited and warmed up, affiant says his Recollection is that Mr Castillen, Told him he served several campaigns and was a long time in the war affiant says that the family record herewith attached is the genuine family record of the said Miles Castillen and Issabella Castillen that it was written by one John Russel at the instance of Miles Castillen who was present that the said Russel copied from an old book which had been kept in the family affiant says that Miles Castillen and Issabella his wife had seven children who are all named first on the record James Maston being the youngest affiant says he does not recollect of seeing Miles Castillen and his mother married but says they lived together as man and wife and was always considered as such until the day of the Death of Mr Castillen which was on the 24 th day of July 1829 in Jefferson County Tennessee as shown on the record he further says that the said Issabella Castillen is now living and has not married since the death of her said husband Miles Castillen and is now his widow Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned before me
J. W. McMillin J. P. B. C.
Alford J. Castillen

State of Tennessee Bradley County I J. W. McMillin a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Alfred S Castillon who has sworn and subscribed to the above affidavit Resides in this County and has Resided in said County for many years and that he is well known to be a good citizen and his Evidence is entitled to full faith and credit In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal this 1 th day of October 1858
J. W. McMillin Justice of the Peace For Bradley County
State of Tennessee I Jas H. Rucker Clerk of the County Bradley County Court for the County the County of Bradley aforesaid do hereby certify that J. W. McMillin whose genuine signature appears to the above affidavit is and was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County. he was duly elected commissioned and sworn and full faith and credit are due all his official acts as such his commission's date March 20 th 1854 and will expire March 20 th 1860. Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Cleveland Oct 13 th 1858 Jas H. Rucker Clk

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Miles Castiller (father) was born the 17th of March. Isabella Castiller (mother) was born the 23rd day of January 1783. Alfred S. Robens was born the 23rd July 1802. Elizabeth H. S. Castiller was born 22nd July 1807. Samuel S. Castiller was born the 10th December 1811. Jonas Castiller was born the 23rd day of April 1814. William Castiller was born the 9th May 1815. Eliza Castiller was born the 21st February 1819. Robert S. Castiller was born the 22nd day of December 1821. James Martin Castiller was born the 6th day November 1823. Mary Kelly Castiller was born the 18th July 1835. B.
BIRTHS.
Mary S. Castiller was born the 15th March 1813. William Francis Castiller was born the 8th March 1833. Eliza Jane Castiller was born the 18th of July in the year 1835. Mary Elizabeth Castiller was born the 7th of May 1844. Isabella Castiller was born the 1st of September the 4th October 1844. Ruby Solomon was born the 9th day of June 1829.

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Jonas B Castille and Mary Solomon was married the 20 of April in the 1837 Samuel Castille and Mary Leavitt was married the 20 July 1833
Robert S Castille and Mary Solomon were married the 19 of January the 19 of January 1847

FAMILY RECORD.
DEATHS.
Elizabeth Castiller died the 27 th December 1809.
James Martin Castiller died the 16 th October 1824.
Eliza Castiller died the 1 st August 1832.
William Castiller died the 9 th of May 1846
Roddy Castiller died the 27 th day of July 1848
DEATHS.
Elizabeth Castiller died the 5 th May 1841
Sarah Elizabeth Castiller died the 29 th May 1842
Mary J. Castiller
The wife of James B. Castiller nearly 86 years old died 27 Feb

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
DEATHS.
Miles Castiller (Father) Died 24 th July 1829

October 25, 1939.
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Delmar Corum R. R. 3 Carthage, Missouri
BA-J/ady Miles Castillae or Castiller, W.10300, Rev.War.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Miles Castiller, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War claim, W.10300, based upon his military service in that war.
Miles Castiller, or Castillae, was born March 15, 1760, place, and the names of his parents are not stated.
While a resident of Hillsboro District (the county not designated) North Carolina, he enlisted in 1777, or 1778, served in the North Carolina troops, was in the battles of Ramsour's Mill, Cowpens and Eutaw Springs; received two wounds one of the thigh, in battle, which one not designated; length of his service was about three years; the names of his officers are not given.
Soon after the Revolutionary War he resided in Rutherford County, North Carolina. He died July 24, 1829, in Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Soldier married June 20, 1806 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, Isabella or Issabella (also called Ibbby) who was born February 23, 1783. She stated that her name before her marriage was Issabella Swan. She was allowed pension on her application executed April 26, 1858, at which time she was a resident of Bradley County, Tennessee.
In 1858, Alfred or Alford S. Robens, born April 23, 1802, was a resident of Bradley County, Tennessee; he stated that Isabella Castiller was his mother and

that he was near five years old when she and Miles Castiller were married; he stated, also that after the marriage of his mother to Miles Castiller, he lived with them and dropped his name Robens and was always called Castiller. He signed Alford S. Castiller. He did not give the name of his father.
The names of the parents of Isabella Castillee, soldier's widow, are not shown.
Miles Castiller or Castillee and his wife Isabella had seven children, namely:
   Elizabeth M. H.  born July  22, 1807, died December 27, 1809.    Samuel S.  " December  10, 1811, married July 20, 1833, Sary Reeves.    Jonas B.  " April  23, 1814, married April 20, 1837, Mary Solomon, born March 15, 1813; she died February 27, aged nearly 36 years.    William  " May  9, 1816, died May 9, 1846.    Eliza or Eliza  " February  24, 1819, died August 4, 1832.    Robert S.  " December  28, 1821, married January 19, 1847, Rody Solomon, born June 9, 1829; she died July 27, 1848.    James Martin  " November  6, 1823, died October 16, 1824.   
Soldier's son, Jonas B. Castillee, a preacher of the Gospel was a resident of Cocke County, Tennessee, in 1858.
The additional births and deaths also appear on the family record, relationship not stated:
   John Wesley Castiller  born July  11, 1835.    William James Castiller  " March  8, 1838.    Eliza Jane Castiller  " July  18, 1840, died May 5, 1841.    Sary Elisabeath Castiller  " May  7, 1842, died May 29, 1842.    Isabelah Castiller  " October  4, 1844.   
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10300
Isabella Castillo
Wid
Miles Castillo
Print RW War
Act: Febry 3 d  1853
Index:—Vol. A , Page 1216
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1931 Oct. 6. Writ to H.B. Bangs. A.D. 19. 1931 Dec. 15. Al. Mr. H.B. Bangs - in rel. to furnishing him copy of family record - To M. H. G. 1932 Jan. 9. Writ. Sec. of State to get copy of photo of M. M. H. B. 1932 Feb. 5. Photo mailed to W. H. A. Sec. of State Acc. to Mr. Mitchell A.D. 19. letter to "Adv. mother" 1932 Feb. 20. Photo delivered to Bangs. Whitman for War Dept. & account. Rev. mtg. A.D. 19. 1939 Oct. 25. Writ to Solon Corum. A.D. 19.

No 4028
Isabella Castellae
mo: of
Miles, Leam
Preston Simmons, May, 22/58.
H Dr: S. A. Smith. Oct: 23/78.
Same Jan 15, 1859
Sec 8 State N. L. July 11, 1859
Hon D. A. Smith July 23/59
Same. Sept 12/59
John Hamlarigh,
June 20/60
Asst Secy
July 26, 1860. Hon S. A. Smith of Tennessee informs me to day that he personally knew the claimant & her family - that they are truthful people -
On looking into the papers I think it more than probable that she is the widow of the soldier of the record -
Let the Com be admitted & the Certf. be sent to him who will see that the claim- ant gets her just rights G. W.

90,167
60 Acres

State of Tennessee } July the 17 th 1858 Sevier County - }
This day personally appeared before me Charles Kelley an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County Jonas B. Castiller a citizen of the State and County aforesaid and makes oath according to law that he as the son of Miles Castiller otherwise Miles Castiller was well acquainted with the said Miles Castiller his Father and often heard him say he (the said Miles Castiller) was entitled to a pension for his services as a soldier in the Revolutionary war and also knew of certain persons applying to him to buy his claim to said pension and offering to procure said pension for him and owing to the dissatis- faction of one of his sons he refused to make such application and the aforesaid Jonas B. Castiller further avers that the said Miles Castiller had set apart a certain time day to go to Dandridge the County seat of Jefferson County in the State of Tennessee to make the necessary arrangements to procure the said pension and before that day arrived he died suddenly (dropping dead from his chair) and he further avers that the said Miles Castiller bore the marks or scars in two places which he the said Miles Castiller stated divers times was received in

while engaged in battle with the enemy during the war of the revolution and the afore said Jonas B. Castillon further avers that his Mother Isabella Castillon the woman now prosecuting her claim for pension is the widow of Miles Castillon the same spoken of in the above affidavit and is now living in Bradley County in the State of Tennessee and still remains a widow - J. B. Castillon Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 17 th day of July 1858 -
Charles Kelley Seal Justice of the peace for Cocke - County -
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Jonas B. Castillon and that he is a worthy citizen a preacher of the Gospel and aman entitled to full faith and credit
Charles Kelley Seal Justice of the peace for Cocke County

State of Tennessee Sevier County
I Lorenzo D. Porter clerk of the County Court for the County of Sevier and State of Tennessee
Do hereby certify that Charles Kelly Esq whose name appears to the foregoing probate and certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Sevier in said State, duly com- missioned and qualified as such. And that he in all his official acts as such is entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand and seal of office at office in New Port the 17 th day of July A.D. 1856
L. D. Porter Clerk By William M. Elmore

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Department,
S. C. H. Brogden, Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears of Record in my office among the payments or allowances made by said State to sundry persons for Militia services in the Revolutionary War as follows:
Miles Castilloe , of North Carolina
I quote from Army Accounts Vol. 2, Book 6, the following:
For arrearages of pay for services prior to the 1 st day of January, 1782, in addition to and exclusive of the settlements made at Halifax in the years 1783-4-5, and at Warrenton in the year 1786.
Army Accounts, Vol. 2. Page 6, Pay or allowance to Miles Castilloe from 10 th Nov. 1778, to 10 th Aug. 1779, £26,, 16,, 10. Specie.
Indent No. 415 £20,, 2 s ,, 8 d Specie.
May 1 st 1792
Indent No. 569 £6,, 14,, 2 d Specie.
The above payments or allowances were made to Miles Castilloe of the Continental Line, and were made for Military services, and I think there was but the one Miles Castilloe in the Continental Line from this State, and that he was a private soldier.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office in the City of Raleigh this 5 th day of May A. D. 1860.
C. H. Brogden, Comptroller.
P. S. I have heretofore stated that the payment of $26., 16., 18 3 to Miles Castillae, as being found in Book of Officers, No. 40.
It is proper to remark that this Book shows payments to sundry privates as well as officers, and there is no evidence here that Miles Castillae was anything but a private in the Continental Line.
C. H. Brogden.

Charleston Tenn May 20 1839
Hon Geo E Whiting Com of Pensions
Dear Sir.
Enclosed I send additional evidence in the Case of Isabella Castill. widow of Miles Castill. for pension for services in the Revolutionary war.
I think this will complete the testimony. And as the Case is und- oubtedly a just one I hope it will be passed. 2. Am personally acquainted with the party and witnesses. And they are all very respectable and Members of the Church.
I also enclose the last letter from the Department
Very Respectfully Yours obed Servt
J. A. Smith

Secretary's Office Raleigh N.C. July 12 th 1859-
Sir
The name of Miles Castiller does not appear on the transcript- roll of the N.C. Continental line on file in this office -
(Very respectfully Rufus H. Sage Secretary of State)
Hon. Geo. Whiting } Commissioner }

Charleston, Tennessee Oct. 5 th 1860
Sir I am Requested by Mrs Castille and her Children who are Respectible People to Respectfully ask you to Reexamine the Comptroller of V. C. Certificates as to the Length of Service of her husband Miles Castille a pension certificate allowed her by your Office for Thirty Three Dollars & fifty cents per annum was dated the 27 th of July last they are of the Opinion that you through mistake did not allow the amount of her husband's service as shown by the Comptroller of V. C. in his first certificate. Please Examine the case again for them as to Length of service
Yours Respectfully John Hambright
Hon d Geo. H. Tins
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.

Quist Brief in the case of Isabella Costilloe , widow of Miles Costilloe Bradley County and State of Tennessee act February 3 1833
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband served in the North Carolina line for 10 months and a few days, as is shown by certificate of Comptroller of said State. of certain payments made to him for military services.
Married, in 1806 shown by private record (If for increase.) of birth of children, which also shows
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Death of husband in 1829.
Identity and present widowhood proved by parole.
Am. Samuel A Smith.
Name and residence of Agent
Present
R Wood Examining Clerk.

Charleston June Sept 2 1859
Dear Geo C Whiting Com of Pensions
Dear Sir,
I desire a Copy of the last letter on the subject of Mrs Castiller's claim for Pension Revolutionary war. One was received by me during the late Canvass. and has been mislaid. You will oblige me by sending a Copy.
Very Respectfull Yours obed Servt
G. A. Smith

Service
Peruvian office
Castillon
Isabella Castillon
Miles Jan. 10-1953
Report to
from YAS/mst
Ho of Rep

Comptroller's Department, Raleigh, N. C., Dec. 16th, 1858.
Dear Sir : — Your note informing me that the commissioner of Pensions required additional evidence in the case of Miles Casteller, is to hand.
I think I gave a certificate in this case about the 30th of Jan. last, in which I stated such evidence as I found among the Records of this office, and I can find nothing at all to show that there were more than one Miles Casteller in the Militia service in the Revolutionary War; on the contrary I think there was only one soldier of that name in the service in the Revolutionary War from North Carolina; and I think he was from the Hillsboro' District, which was composed of the Counties of Caswell, Granville, Wake, Chatham, Orange and Randolph.

The Records of this office do not show the length of time a Soldier of the Revolutionary War served; that can only be presumed or inferred from the amount of pay he received and the grade he held.
In 1780 North Carolina composed six districts, in which payments or allowances were made for services in the Revolutionary War, and if it appears of Record that a Soldier was paid in any one district, it may be supposed that he was from one of the counties composing that district.
Very respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
C. H. Brogden, Compt'r.

Pension Office, January 15. 1839.
Sir,
I have very carefully examined the evidence filed in support of a claim for pension under Act of Feby. 3, 1833, of Isabella Costilloe, widow of Miles Costilloe, an alleged revolutionary soldier.
The certificate of the Comptroller of North Carolina shows a service of a man of the name of this claimant's husband, of about 10 months; but the evidence fails to identify said soldier as her husband. It is inferred from said certificate that the soldier enlisted while a resident of some one of the counties composing the Hillsboro' District, and it is therefore important clearly to show the place of residence of claimant's husband, during the progress of the revolutionary war, and this should be accompanied by additional evidence that he was reputed to have performed military service in North Carolina in the revolutionary war. It is stated in the affidavit of claimant's son, that she was married in Rutherford County, N. C. A certificate from the County Clerk of that County showing such marriage would be important, not only to prove the marriage itself, but upon the question of identity.

I am constrained to state that this claim cannot be admitted upon the proof now on file.
Very respectfully, &c. G. A. C. L. L. L. Commissioner.
Hon. S. A. Smith, House of Reps.

Charleston Tennessee June 8 th 1860
Sir Enclosed please find certificate of the Comptroller C. H. Bragdon of N. C. at Raleigh Raleigh in Relation to the Military Service of Miles Castillo in the Revolutionary War in the Continental Line which is filed as proof for the claim of Isabella Castillo his wife who has claimed a pension for the service of her husband Miles Castillo which is now in the pension office you will see that this certificate only alludes to his service in the Continental Line as the Comptroller has given a certificate before showing the whole service of Mr Castillo that was found in his books please examine this in connection with the other papers on file in your office as to length of service etc This claim was originally submitted by the Hon. S. A. Smith who is now sick and unable to attend to any business therefore I am requested to submit this proof for Mr Castillo I can say for Mr Castillo that I am well acquainted with her and her family she is a good woman and her family are of the first respectability and I do not think she would want a pension if she thought she was not entitled to it

you can Adress me at Charlestown Tennessee in Relation to this claim or the loan S. A. Smith Just as you choose, at the same place
Geo. L. Whiting
Cannon Hill Washington City
Yours Respectfully John Hambright
your last letter in Relation to this case is not before me Sam Tola it was some time last summer or fall
J. H.

State of Tennessee On this day of County Bradley In the year of 1859 before me the undersigned one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Personally appeared before me Alfred S. Castiller aged 87 years and who Resides in this County and is a Respectible citizen of this County and is Entitled to full Credit who after being duly sworn according to Law Says he was well acquainted with Miles Castiller the husband of Isabella Castiller who is now claiming a pension for the service of her said husband Says he was Intimately acquainted with the said Miles Castiller for about 22 years and the most of that time aforesaid Lived with the said Miles Castiller in his house. He the said Castiller Lived in Rutherford County W.C. at the time of his first acquaintance he Says Mr Castiller often told him he was a Soldier of the Revolution and that he served in the State of W.C. and was so Reported and believed to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and Served in the State of W.C. by the whole Neighbourhood never hearing it once disputed he Says Mr Castiller did not Live in Rutherford County in the time of the war his Residence being in some of the Counties lower down in the

lawfully in said State of V. B. but affiant says his present Recollection will not allow him to say which; affiant is certain that he served in the State of V. B. affiant says that Miles Castillon after showed him a wound on his thigh which he said was received while in battle affiant does not now recollect what battle he received the wound as he was in several battles in course of the war affiant says that Miles Castillon was a man of unclouded veracity and was a man of good moral character Sworn and subscribed day and year above written William Keller I P for B B A. H. S. Castillon
State of Tennessee } I Jas H. Tucker Clerk of the Bradley County } County Court of said County do hereby certify that William Keller whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit is and was at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace in and for said County. He was duly elected commissioned and sworn and full faith and credit are due all his official acts as such. His commission was dated on the 20 th day of March 1854 and will expire 20 th day of March 1860 Given under my hand and Seal of office at office this 3 rd day of May 1859 Jas H. Tucker Clk

Rutherfordton March 7 th /59"
Dear Sir,
I have made diligent search for the Record of Marriage of Miles & Abby Castillo but have failed - The papers of this office were never destroyed, - I know nothing about the Revolutionary services of the said Miles Castillo & I was too young when they moved from this County to understand any thing about it, my Mother is at this time entirely in her dotage & not at all able to tell any thing about it - I recollect perfectly well of being at their house when a very small boy and that they were living in the same house and I supposed then and know nothing to the contrary yet but that they were husband and wife - I will give you the following certificate but cannot give any others.
Yours &
E. Toms
North Carolina } Rutherford County }
March 7 th /59
I, E. Toms clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarters Sessions of said County certify that when I was a very small boy, I was at the house of Miles and Abby Castillo I always supposed that they were married and knew nothing to the contrary. They lived together as such as I thought - I do not recollect of ever hearing it contradicted.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of office
E. Toms CLK

State of North Carolina.
Comptroller's Department.
I, W.H. Brogden, Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of Record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows:
Miles Castillon.
Indent No 415 L 20 - 2 - 8 - Specie .
Allowed by the Auditors for the Hillsboro' District, 1st May 1772.
Indent No 569 L 6 - 14 - 2 - Specie .
Allowed by the Auditors for the Hillsboro' District, for services as a Soldier in the Continental Line, as above.
Book G.G. No. 415, L 26 - 16 - 10 - Specie .
Hillsborough District, North Carolina.
Book No. 40 (Officers) Page 6,
L 26 - 16 - 10 - Specie .
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, in the City of Raleigh, this 30th day of January A.D. 1858.
W.H. Brogden Comptroller.

Cleveland Tennessee 3 rd May 1858
Commission of Pensions Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you Pension papers. Please address, Preston Linnane to Cleveland Tennessee, To Linnane

Isabella Costilloe
widow of Miles Costilloe
Bradley County
Tennessee
Admitted, ad February
3, 1853, as rate of
$33.50 cts per annum
commencing at date of
said act
Certificat to
Rev J N Smith,
Present
160/3 4 160/2 3
33 50
234 50
279 1/2
237 29 1/2
27 21
265/23 1-0 (9 329 5

Pension Office
May 25 th 1838.
Sir:
The claim of Isabella Castitae for a pension under the 3 rd Section of the act of Feb. 3 rd 1833 as the widow of Miles, has been examined and suspended.
Proof must be filed which will identify her husband as the soldier whose services are certified to by the Comptroller of North Carolina.
Record evidence of marriage should be filed if any such exists; if no such evidence exists, then the fact should be averred in an affidavit where parole proof will be admissible.
The official character of J. W. McMillan as a justice of the peace should be duly authenticated and additional evidence of Miles Castitae's death, and of claimant's widowhood and identity should be filed.
Very respectfully Geo. A. Luning Commissioner
Preston Simmons, Esq. Cleveland Tennessee.

Charleston Tenn Oct 13 1858
Hon. Geo C Whiting Comr of Seizures.
Dear Sir
I will be obliged if you will have the inclosed Case Considered soon and a reply made to me before I go to Wash- ington Mr. Alfred P Castille, otherwise Alfred P Roberts, is a neighbor to me and there is no doubt of the truth of his statement. The Case is undoubtedly a just one and if the proof be sufficient I hope it will soon be allowed.
Yours truly J A Smith

309436

Charleston Tennessee Sept. 10 th 1860
Sir
Enclosed please find declaration of Isabella Castillo claiming Bounty Land please examine and advise me at Charleston Tennessee
Yours Respectfully
Wm. G. Galt, Acting John Hambright Commissioner
D.R.

Miss Frothingham:
Mr. Hiller said to send this over to Mrs. Finch to file with the record of this Revolutionary soldier.
hbp
2/20/32

Whitman 1 2/15/32 bud 1
  WILLIAM CASTILLER ET AL  |  SUIT PENDING IN THE DISTRICT    VS. NO. 2628.  |  COURT OF ARCHER COUNTY    LUKE W. McCRORY ET AL  |  TEXAS  
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the hereto attached commission, accompanying the Interrogatories, in the above styled and numbered cause, I, John D. Rhodes, a Notary Public in and for the city of Washington, District of Columbia, caused to personally come before me, A. D. Hiller, the person to whom said interrogatories were propounded, who was by me duly sworn to make true answers to said Interrogatories, whereupon I caused consecutive answers thereto to be made by said A. D. Hiller under oath, which answers so made by said witness are as follows, to-wit:
ANSWERS OF THE WITNESS, A. D. HILLER.
IN ANSWER TO DIRECT INTERROGATORY NO. 1, Witness says: A. D. Hiller; age 39; residence 1520 Forty-fourth Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C.
IN ANSWER TO DIRECT INTERROGATORY NO. 2, Witness says: I am the assistant to the administrator.
IN ANSWER TO DIRECT INTERROGATORY NO. 3, Witness says: Generally responsible for it; yes.
IN ANSWER TO DIRECT INTERROGATORY NO. 4, Witness says: Yes, there is.
IN ANSWER TO DIRECT INTERROGATORY NO. 5, Witness says: Yes.
IN ANSWER TO DIRECT INTERROGATORY NO. 6, Witness says: We have.
IN ANSWER TO DIRECT INTERROGATORY NO. 7, Witness says:
 (a) Yes.  (b) Yes. 

IN ANSWER TO DIRECT INTERROGATORY NO. 8, Witness says: I will.
IN ANSWER TO DIRECT INTERROGATORY NO. 9, Witness says: Yes.
IN ANSWER TO DIRECT INTERROGATORY NO. 10, Witness says: Yes.
IN ANSWER TO DIRECT INTERROGATORY NO. 11, Witness says: Yes.
IN ANSWER TO DIRECT INTERROGATORY NO. 12, Witness says:   (A) Yes.  (B) October 1, 1858.  (C) The name of the claimant was Isabella Castiller, also spelled "Castilloe" and "Costilloe."  (D) Bradley County, Tennessee.  (E) Widow.  (F) 75 years.  (G) Before this marriage her name was Isabella Swan.  (H) Miles Castiller, or Castillo, was born March 15, 1760, place not stated. 
While a resident of Hillsboro District (the county not designated) N. C. he enlisted in 1777 or 1778, served in the North Carolina troops, was in the battles of Ramsours Mill, Cowpens and Eutaw Springs; received two wounds, one of the thigh, in battle, which one not designated; length of his service about three years; the names of his officers are not given.
Soon after the Revolutionary War he resided in Rutherford County, North Carolina. He died July 24, 1829 in Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Soldier married June 20, 1806 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, Isabella or Issabella (also called Ibbby) who was

born February 23, 1783. She stated that her name before her marriage was Issabella Swan. She was allowed pension on her application executed April 26, 1858, at which time she was a resident of Bradley County, Tennessee.
In 1858, Alfred or Alfred S. Robens, born April 23, 1802, was a resident of Bradley County, Tennessee; he stated then that Isabella Castiller was his mother and that he was only 5 years old when she and Miles Castiller were married; he stated, also, that after the marriage of his mother to Miles Castiller, he lived with them and dropped his name Robens and was always called Castiller. He signed Alfred S. Castiller. He did not give the name of his father.
Miles Castiller, or Costolloe and his wife Isabella had seven children, namely:
Elizabeth M. N., born July 22, 1807, died December 27, 1809.
Samuel S., born December 10, 1811, married July 20, 1833, Sary Reaves.
Jonas B., born April 23, 1814, married April 20, 1837, Mary Solomon, born March 15, 1813. She died February 27 (year unknown) age nearly 36 years.
William, born May 9, 1816; died May 9, 1846.
Eliza or Elizy, born February 24, 1819; died August 4, 1832.
Robert S., born December 22, 1821, married January 19, 1847, Rody Solomon, born June 9, 1829; she died July 27, 1848.
James Mastin, born November 6, 1823; died October 16, 1824.
Soldier's son, Jonas B. Costilloe, a preacher of the Gospel, was a resident of Cooke County, Tennessee, in 1858.
These additional births and deaths also appear on the family records, relationships not stated:
John Wesley Castiller, born July 11, 1835.

William James Castiller, born March 8, 1838.
Eliza Jane Castiller, born July 18, 1840; died May 5, 1841.
Isabellah Castiller, born October 4, 1844.
IN ANSWER TO CROSS INTERROGATORY NO. 1,
Witness says: Since July 1, 1931.
IN ANSWER TO CROSS INTERROGATORY NO. 2,
Witness says: It is.
Signed by a. Castiller

CERTIFICATE
CITY OF WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
I, John D. Rhodes, a Notary Public in and for the City of Washington, District of Columbia, hereby certify that the above and foregoing answers to the Direct and Cross-Interrogatories propounded to the witness, A. D. Hiller, were made, sworn to and subscribed before me, by the witness, A. D. Hiller, and that I correctly reduced said answers to writing as given, after which he read same over, swore to and subscribed the same before me.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this the 19 th day of February, A. D. 1932.
Signed John D Rhodes
_____ Notary Public in and for the City of Washington, District of Columbia.
My Fee for executing this Commission is $_____.
$5 00 for affidavits received by New Trial 4/19/32

U. S. VETERANS' BUREAU CHIEF CLERK'S DIVISION REQUISITION FOR PHOTOSTAT COPYING
February 15, 1932 193
FROM: Rev. & 1812 Wars Section DIVISION Phone No. 541
To: Photostat Section, Chief Clerk's Division, Room 1123
(Revers ed Photostat ed )
Please furnish (Photostat copies of the papers listed below:
   DESCRIPTION OF ORIGINAL PAPERS SIZE OF COPY DESIRED NO OF COPIES   FACE BACK     Rev. War claim of Miles Costilloe   W File No. W. 10300 Actual 1 of each pp.   To be certified   This should have been on plain paper   Special upon Mr. Hiller's request  
TOTAL $4.65 31 pp
xx(mayxxxx)xx (one half )
The above requested work (may not) be reduced to (one quarter) of its original size in reproduction.
REMARKS: Leave margin 1 1/2 in. at top of each page, and return papers in each in each case in folder with corresponding name and number. Omit pages marked "omit."
Ree Notation on carbon of form attached to this in regard to addition of order -
Requisitioning Officer Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
Received by _____
Date _____

H. B. BOYD SARCOXIE MISSOURI
September 17th 1 9 3 1
Director of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I am trying to find some record of the War service of one Miles Casteller, who I think was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and he enlisted either from Rutherford County, North Carolina or Jefferson County, Tennessee.
I recently wrote the War Department, but they think the record of this soldier is more likely to be in your department. If your records are such you can readily get this information, would appreciate same, not only as to his Revolutionary record, but if there is any family history attached to it, would appreciate that also.
Awaiting a reply at your convenience, I am
Yours very truly,
H. B. Boyd
HB:MR

H. B. BOYD SARDOXIE MISSOURI
November 30th 1 9 3 1
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
In re: BA/ADY - Miles Castillo or Miles Castiller W10300 Rev. War.
Gentlemen:
I received your letter of October 6, 1931 in which you gave a very satisfactory family history of Miles Castiller, a Revolutionary War soldier, whose record we are trying to look up.
In this connection wish to say it is being used in a suit to establish title to some real estate in Texas. The Attorney handling the case asked us to get the Bible record if we could in connection with that case, and one of the older heirs said they had the Bible but the leaf referring to Miles Castiller's history had been taken out, and the thought occurred to me that leaf might have been sent to the War Department as proof.
I would appreciate it very much if you would refer to your files in this case and see if there is such a leaf from a Bible there or whether the statements made in your letter of October 6th were taken from affidavits, or how the proof was made to the Department.
Would appreciate this information at your earliest convenience.
Yours very truly,
H. B. Boyd
HB:MR

SCOTT, WATKINS & PETERS ATTORNEYS AT LAW
W. L. SCOTT WILLIAM R. WATKINS C. C. PETERS, JR.
DAN WAGGONER BLDG. FORT WORTH, TEXAS
January 1, 1932.
Mr. A. D. Hiller, Assistant to Administrator, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
In Re: BA-J/ADY Miles Castilloe or Castiller W.10300 Rev. War.
I have before me a copy of your letter of October 6, 1931, addressed to Mr. H. B. Boyd, Sarcoxi, Missouri, in the above matter.
It is my desire to take your deposition to prove up the record there copied and referred to; that is, if you are the officer that is in charge of that record to be used in the trial of a lawsuit that comes up in Archer County, Texas in February, 1932.
To explain, I will have to take the deposition of that officer in whose custody these records are, and show that such officer is the keeper of those records, and then get him to make a copy of the records duly certified, and he testify that he is the keeper of the records; that they are correct duplicate copies thereof, etc; hence I write to know if I should take your deposition, or that of the administrator, or both, and in that connection, if it is necessary to take the administrator's deposition, will ask you to give me his name and official title in full, in order that I get the notices out in proper form.
Thanking you in advance for this kindness, I am,
Yours very truly,
W. L. Scott
WLS:AT
encl changed and D.

United States
of America
Veterans Administration
FEBRUARY 3, 1932
I hereby certify that the annexed six pages are true photostatic copies of the originals thereof on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension of Isabella Castillae, or Castiller, or Costillae, the widow of Miles Castillae, or Castiller, or Costillae, W. File. No. 10300, which file is now in my custody
in the Veterans Administration.
As expressed on Certificate for Rev. Hines sig- the
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the Veterans Administration to be affixed on the day and year first above written.
FRANK T. HINES ADMINISTRATOR OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

ada SCOTT, WATKINS & PETERS
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
DAN WAGGONER BLDG.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
January 16, 1932
W. L. SCOTT WILLIAM R. WATKINS C. C. PETERS, JR.
33618
Mr. A. D. Hiller, Assistant to Veterans Administrator, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I thank you for your letter of January 9th, in re BA-J/MMHF, in reply to which I am handing you herewith Post Office money order, payable to the order of the Secretary of the Treasury, in the sum of $1.40, upon receipt of which you will kindly make photostatic copies of the original papers in reference to the family records of Miles Castillae, or Castiller, Revolutionary War Soldier, File No. W-10,300, and properly certify thereto, the cost of which is $1.15, but do not forward them to me, but secure from the Adjutant General his certificate that you are the custodian of the records photographed, and that your certificate is in proper form, for which I enclose an additional 25¢, making the money order $1.40.
Please hold this photostatic copy as I am sending some depositions there, or some interrogatories, to be propounded to you to prove the matter up so that there will be no question about these photostatic copies being admissible in evidence. The case we desire to use these copies in will be set for trial the first Monday in February, and I am trying to arrange to have the depositions taken by a notary public who will be convenient to you and near you, or come to your office so as to not interrupt you or interfere with your official duties.
Yours very truly,
W. L. Scott
WLS:MC Encl. of
7a - copy of pension record

February 20, 1932.
BA-J/MMHF
Mr. Roy L. Whitman, 629 "F" Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
This is to acknowledge receipt of $5.80 which you remitted to cover cost of photostatic copies, certified, of thirty-seven pages from Revolutionary War pension claim, W.10300, Miles Castillloe, widow Isabella, which you ordered in behalf of Mr. W. L. Scott of Fort Worth, Texas.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Rev. & 1812 No. 73.
February 10, 1932.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
541
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rev. War claim of Miles Castillio,
File No. W 10300.
Actual 1 of each page.
TO BE CERTIFIED.
SPECIAL: Upon Mr. Hiller's request.
90¢.....6 pages
xxx
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number.
The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
after these 6 p. were taken off attached, and Mr. Hiller & Mr. Braining... the questionnaire... from the Tex. Courts requested that photos of "entire file" be made, so Mr. Hiller directed that of be taken from the 6 p. already made & they be placed in sequence with the other 31 p. & certified as a whole of 37 p. - which was done.

List of 37 pages photostated for H. L. Scott Fort Worth Texas - Feb. 16 - 1932:
Mid. appl. Apr. 26 - 1858 - 3 p. the last 20 and with depo. of J. H. Rucker May 3, 1858 N.C. State Report - dated Jan. 30 - 1858 - 1 p. later signed P. Simmons - date Cleveland, Tenn. May 3 - 1858 1 p. Pen. Off. let. May 22, 1858 to Preston Simmons - 1 p. reverse - Charleston Tenn. Oct. 13 - 1858 D.A. Smith to Commission 1 p. Depo. of Charles Kelley - July 17 - 1858 Cooke Co. Tenn. 2 p. final depo. of L. D. Porter July 17 - 1858 1 p. Depo. of Alfred S. Castell - Oct. 1 - 1858 in regard to family record 1 p. final depo. of J. H. McMillin J.P. for Brazel Co. & then Jas. H. Rucker Clk. Oct. 13 - 1858 in all 3 p. fam. rec. 4 p. State Report Raleigh N.C. Dec. 16 - 1858 2 p. Pen Off. Jan. 15 - 1859 to Hon. S.A. Smith - 2 p. Depo. of E. Jones Mch. 7 - 1859 1 p. Depo. of Alfred S. Castell - 1859 + ending with sig. of Jas. H. Rucker Clk. May 3 - 1859 2 p. Charleston, Tenn. May 20 1859 letter S.A. Smith to Com. 1 p. Sec. Office Raleigh - July 12 - 1859 to Com. 1 p. Charleston, Tenn. Sept. 2 - 1859 let. to Com. fr. S.A. Smith 1 p. State report - N.C. " D. C.H. Broden & end of p. he was a pri- vate sol. 1 p. Also, "In testimony" & seal - signed C.H. Broden May 8 - 1860 1 p.

3-1901
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
Charleston, Tenn. June 8 - 1860 - letter from John Hambright To Com. _____ 2p Sept. 4 - 1860 - wid. ap. for land _____ 2p Charleston, Tenn. - Sept. 10 - 1860 John Hambright To Com. 1p " " Oct. 5 - 1860 " " " " 1p Both sides of Def. jacket - _____ 2p-

February 5, 1932.
BA-J/MNHF
Mr. W. L. Scott, Dan Waggoner Building, 503, Fort Worth, Texas.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of January 16, 1932, with which you enclosed postoffice money order for $1.40 to cover cost of photostatic copies of six pages from Revolutionary War pension claim, W.10300, Miles Castillae, or Castiller, widow Isabella, and certification thereof and additional certification by The Adjutant General that the Veterans Administrator is the custodian of said file.
The copies have been mailed to you on this date properly certified; no additional certification is necessary. The Adjutant General, War Department, this city, is the custodian of all military records in possession of the United States Government and the Administrator of Veterans Affairs is the custodian of Revolutionary War claims for pension and other similar documents.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator.

No. 66 Rev. 4/18/12
January 28, 1932.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
541
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rev. War claim of Miles Castillio
File No.W.10300.
Actual 1 of each page.
To be certified
SPECIAL: Inquirer to use photos first week in February.
90¢..... 6 pages
XXX
Kindly leave margin of 1½ in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number. The word "Omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.

December 15, 1931
BA-J/MKH/P
Mr. H.B.Boyd Sarcovie Missouri
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date in which you request information in regard to obtaining for future possession, the Bible record from the Revolutionary War claim for pension of Isabella, the widow of Miles Castille or Castiller(W.10300).
The family data furnished you on October 6, 1931 were obtained from a record which was submitted as material evidence in support of that widow's claim for pension. It is not shown that it was a Bible record, but it is stated that it was "copied" from an "old book" kept in the family.
If the policy had been established to release parts of these old claims from the archives of the Government, the records would be most incomplete and the parts, this old record included, scattered throughout the United States. Descendants of the applicants for pension now dispersed through all of the states would seek in vain the whole record, which they can now examine intact in Washington, as many do.
To withdraw, for the benefit of one individual, parts of these records from the Government archives would destroy the value of the whole record at the expense of future research workers and other descendants with equal right to make claim.
It is therefore, not deemed advisable as a matter of policy to establish the precedent which would result in granting your request.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Washington October 6, 1931.
BA-5/ADY Miles Castilloe or Castiller W.10300 Rev.War.
Mr. H. B. Boyd, Sarcoxie, Missouri.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one Miles Casteller, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War claim, W.10300, based upon his military service in that war.
Miles Castiller, or Castilloe, was born March 15, 1760, place not stated.
While a resident of Hillsboro District (the county not designated) N. C., he enlisted in 1777 or 1778, served in the North Carolina troops, was in the battles of Ramsour's Mill, Cowpens and Eutaw Springs; received two wounds, one of the thigh, in battle, which one not designated; length of his service was about three years; the names of his officers are not given.
Soon after the Revolutionary War he resided in Rutherford County, North Carolina. He died July 24, 1829 in Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Soldier married June 20, 1806 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, Isabella or Issabella (also called Ibby) who was born February 23, 1783. She stated that her name before her marriage was Issabella Swann. She was allowed pension on her application executed April 26, 1853 at which time she was a resident of Bradley County, Tennessee.
date of death not found AB

In 1858, Alfred or Alford S. Robens, born April 23, 1802, was a resident of Bradley County, Tennessee; he stated then that Isabella Castiller was his mother and that he was near five years old when she and Miles Castiller were married; he stated, also that after the marriage of his mother to Miles Castiller, he lived with them and dropped his name Robens and was always called Castiller. He signed Alford S. Castiller. He did not give the name of his father.
Miles Castiller or Castillioe and his wife Isabella had seven children, namely:
   Elizabeth M. N.  born July  22, 1807, died December 27, 1809.    Samuel S.  " December  10, 1811, married July 20, 1833 Sary Reaves.    Jonas B.  " April  23, 1814, married April 20, 1837, Mary Solomon, born March 15, 1813; she died February 27 ---, aged nearly 36 years.    William  " May  9, 1816, died May 9, 1846.    Eliza or Elizy  " February  24, 1819, died August 4, 1833.    Robert S.  " December  22, 1821, married January 19, 1847, Rody Solomon, born June 9, 1829; she died July 27, 1848.    James Mastin  " November  6, 1823, died October 16, 1824.   
Soldier's son, Jonas B. Castillioe, a preacher of the Gospel was a resident of Cocke County, Tennessee in 1858.
The additional births and deaths also appear on the family record, relationship not stated:

John Wesley Castiller born July 11, 1835. William James Castiller " March 8, 1838. Eliza Jane Castiller " July 18, 1840, died May 5, 1841. Sary Elisabeth Castiller " May 7, 1843, died May 29, 1842. Isabelah Castiller " October 4, 1844.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator.

January 9, 1932.
BA-J/MCHF
Mr. W. L. Scott, Dan Waggoner Building, 503, Fort Worth, Texas.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of January 1, 1932, relative to certification of the records of this office which pertain to Miles Castillae or Castiller, Revolutionary War soldier (W.10300).
Photostatic copies of the original papers in regard to the family record of said soldier will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page and twenty-five cents additional for certification of the set.
The number of pages to be copied is six, making the cost $1.15.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this office by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Upon receipt of the required amount the copies will be made and mailed to you.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Lathage, Mo. Sept. 9, 1939
Veterans Administration
Dear Sir
I wish to have the record of Miles Castiller which His record in in the Rev. War.
so in Reply.
BA-JaDY Miles Castiller
W. 10300 Rev. War.
we want to know this record gives the Birth of His Wife who was Isabella Tran .
please give us the birth of wife also if it states who the father and mother was.
I have an heir right pending and I especially want to get where Miles Castiller wife was Borned, and knowing the family Bible sheet was sent to Washington, I would like to have this record to prove my Birth record.
Yours Resp.
Delmar Lown. Lathage.
Mo. R.R. 3.