Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 35875, Claiborn Devenport, Va.

12,589  Virginia Kentucky
Glaiborne Davenport of Washington in the state of Virginia who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Davies of the Virginia line, for the term of Three years
scribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 of June 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 of July 1818 and sent to Peter Johnston  Wythe Co. Va. Virginia
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 - $73.00 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819  148.
$121:03
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Sent to Pen age 11. Oct 1839 Letter to Genl. S. Williams 20 March 1840 To Kentucky from 4 March 1838 15 Sept 1840 Indication to Rhodes. Garth. Monticello Wayne County Ky Letter to R. Garth. G. Oct 1840. to Hon. G. A. Caldwell 6 th Dec 1840 Jan'y 1844 Paid at the Treasury under the Acts of the 6 April 1838 from 4 March to 18. Aug 1842. 76 Notified 11. April 1844
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Admitted 20 June 1871

Claborn Davenport a resident of Washington in the State of Virginia, an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress "To provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" presented himself in court and stated upon oath that he entered the military service of the United States at an early period of the revolutionary war as a private soldier in the seventh regiment of the Virginia line on continental establishment commanded according to the best of his present recollection by Colonel M c Clanahan and that he belonged to the company in that regiment which was commanded by Captain Charles Fleming: that he served two years, the term for which he had enlisted: and again enlisted on the first day of December in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven, in the fifth regiment of the Virginia line on continental establishment commanded by Colonel William Davies and that he belonged to the company of Captain Mayo Carrington: that he served three years in this last mentioned regiment: that he was altogether five years in service, was engaged with the British enemy in the battles of Brandy Wine, German town, Monmouth courthouse, and in the attack of Stony point: that he belonged to the troops which were

in Charleston (South Carolina) when that place was surrendered to the enemy, on the twelfth of May, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty, and was taken prisoner, but soon afterwards had the good fortune to escape, and joined the troops in Virginia as quickly as he could: that he is now in his fifty eighth year, has a family consisting of a wife and nine children who live with him: that from his reduced circumstances he has been compelled to  to seek the assistance of needs the assistance of his country for his support, Sworn to and declared before me June 1 st 1818 Peter Robertson
State of Virginia The said Blauborne Davenport exhibited in court a written discharge in the following words and figures to wit, "I do hereby certify that the bearer hereof Blauborne Davenport late a private soldier in my company of the fifth Virginia regiment of continental Infantry having enlisted to serve in the said regiment for the term of three years, has truly and faithfully served the said term which expired on the first day of December one thousand seven hundred and eighty, and is thereby entitled to all immunities allowed to three years soldiers. Given under my hand this nineteenth day of October 1781. Signed by Mays Barrington Captain in the fifth Virginia regiment, and William Davies Colonel".
The Judge of this court having been personally and intimately acquainted with Captain

Mayo Barrington, and Colonel William Davies, and knowing the handwriting of each, extremely well, is perfectly satisfied, that the original paper purporting to be a discharge, a copy of which has been given above, was all written by Captain Mayo Barrington, and signed by him, and Colonel William Davies. And has no doubt, but that the above named Claiborne Davenport did serve in the revolutionary army for the period of at least three years That from his reduced circumstances he started in need of the assistance of his country. Upon his discharge.
Given under my hand and private seal (there being no official seal of the court) in the courthouse of Washington county at a "superior court of Law held for the said county at the courthouse on the first day of June 1818.
Peter Johnson - One of the Judges of the General Court of Virginia allotted by law to the Thirteenth circuit, which comprehends the counties of Scott, and Washington.

Washington County in the State of Virginia
On this nineteenth day of September 1820 personally appeared in open court, being a Court of record for the said County of Washington, Claiborne Davenport aged sixty one years, resident in the County aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: He enlisted in the 7 th Virginia Regiment and served therein about two years - was then attached to the 5 th Regiment, where he remained until his discharge. The original declaration bears date on the first day of June 1818 and he has received a pension certificate N o 12,589 - And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
One old sorrel mare of the value of $:10. One black mare $:15. Two cows & one calf $:16. Two sows & five shoats $:6.00 one sheep 1 dollar - Cupboard ware $:2.00 pots & ovens $:1. in all $:54.00. -
Claiborne Davenport
The said Claiborne Davenport further declares that he is by occupation a labourer and that from infirmity he is now unable to make a living by labour -

His family consists of a wife aged forty seven years — a daughter Elizabeth aged 22 years — a son William aged 20 years, — a daughter Patsy aged 19 years — a son Stephen aged 17 years — a daughter Rebecca aged 14 years — a daughter Polly aged 12 years — a son Elaiborne aged 10 years — a son Lewis aged seven years and a daughter Jinsey aged three years — in all nine children
Sworn to and declared on the 19 day of September 1820 before the Court of Washington County in the State aforesaid.
I John Campbell Clerk of Washington County in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court from the evidence of disinterested witnesses, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is fifty four dollars.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 19th day of September 1820
John Campbell

Chelshorn Devinfurt certificate etc

Application for a Transfer
State of Kentucky County of Wayne ss.
On this 27 th day of September 1839
Before me, the subscriber, a justice of the peace for the said county of Wayne personally appeared Glaitone Davenport, who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person, who formerly belonged to the company commanded By Captain Charles Fleming in the Regiment commanded by Col. O'Blanchkan, to the best of my recollection in the service of the United States, that his name was placed on the pension list roll of the State of the Virginia agency, from whence he has lately removed that he now resides in the State of Kentucky where he intends to remain, & desires his pension to be there payable, in future the following are his reasons for removing from Virginia to Kentucky, That He might be with this  his children, who live in Wayne County Kentucky.
Sworn and subscribed before me, the day & year aforesaid W.P. Ward J.P.
Wayne county ss
on the said 27 th day of September 1839
Before me the subscriber a justice of the peace of the said county of Wayne personally appeared Glaitone Davenport

a person of Respectability & veracity I swear that Labareuse Liverpool who has taken the above oaths, is the person described in this affidavit
Sworn to and subscribed to } Philburn Davenport of June before me the day & } year aforesaid W. P. Haden J.P.
State of Kentucky clayton county, I William Simpson clerk of the county of Wayne do certify under my hand and seal of office, that William P. Haden before whom the above oaths was taken is a true copy of the peace of clayton county, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 27 th day of September 1839
William Simpson Clerk of the Wayne County Court

April 14, 1931
Mr. Harbert Davenport Brownsville Texas
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MMHF/eel
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.35875, that Claiborn (also spelled Claiborne and Clayborn) Davenport enlisted early in the Revolution, served two years as a private in Captain Charles Fleming's Company, Colonel McClanachan's Virginia Regiment and was at the battles of Brandywine and Germantown.
He enlisted December 1, 1777, served as a private in Captain Mayo Carrington's Company, Colonel William Davies' Virginia Regiment, was at the battles of Monmouth and Stony Point and at the Siege of Charleston, South Carolina, where he was taken prisoner but shortly made his escape, and was discharged December 1, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 1, 1818 while living in Washington County, Virginia.
In 1820 he was aged sixty-one years and referred to his wife aged forty-seven years, her name not given, and to the following children: Elizabeth, William, Patsey, Stephen, Rebecca, Polly, Claiborne, Lewis and Jinsey, aged respectively twenty- one , twenty, nineteen, seventeen, fourteen, twelve, ten, seven and three years.
About 1839 soldier removed to Wayne County, Kentucky to be with his children who lived there, but did not designate which ones.
He died August 18, 1842.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

1922 Mar. 18 - Will to Mrs. Annie Puddell En 1922 June 9 - Will to L. F. Rowan En 1925 Mar. 12 - Will to Mrs. Rott. En Mrs. Cornick. MMF. 1931-Apr. 14 - Will to Markert Davenport. M. H. H.
35875  INVALID. Rev
File No. 35875 Elaine Davenport Rev Rev
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Index: Vol. 2, Page 104

Oct 5 1840
In-At Columbian
James L. Edwards commissioner of Pensions Washington city D.C.

Monticello Wayne County Kentucky 20 th Sept 1840
Dr Sir
on the 19 th March past I received a few lines from by the hands of the Honorable Sherrod Williams, that the application of Caleb Bourne Davenport a Pensioner from the State of Virginia - for a Transfer to Lexington Kentucky would be attended to in a few days.
We have received nothing from the Department since, Mr. Davenport is very needy & wants the benefit of his money. I fear some accident has happened in the business, please to attend to the business as quick as as you can. I wrote 5 or 6 weeks past to you, but have received nothing, very respectfully
your Friend Rodes GARTH
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr of Pensions
B. I received a Pension certificate for Rebecca Stephens, the Widow of Isaac Stephens for 5 years. please to write me if it can be drawn now what may be due. I should like to have a form of attorney to draw it for her
Rodes GARTH

Clairborn Davenport Ma or Ky 18 m 1818
Comm of Pensions Pension Office Washington City H.C. 1

Abingdon August 30th 1854 Comm. of Pensions.
Dear Sir.
I know it is contrary to the rule of the department, to give any information on which, to base a Claim against the government. Nor do I desire, or ask more than a mere affirmative or negative in this case - Elabourn Davenport died of this County - Was a pensioner, he died in the month of August, 50 his Heirs alllege. They alllege, an Arrear of pension is due from the 4th of March, up to the day of his death. They further alllege, he served five years in the Revolutionary War, to the end thereof, and that he was entitled to 100 acres of Bounty land, and that he was entitled to 80$ a year, for five years from 83- to 88. I make this statement, not desiring to trouble the department with declarations in which there is probably no truth in what they alllege - and If not asking too much If you will say such declaration will or will not be Entained I shall be under an obligation
I am Dear Sir Most resp'tly Yours. P.O. 83
J. M. Stevens

Mar 19. 1840.
Mr. Wm
2 J. Schumann Esq
Prussian Office
Herr Herro D Williams Ha

House of Reps March 19. th 1840
J. L. Edwards Esq
you will please give me an answer to the inclosed letter
Yours very respectfully Sherrod Williams

Not until later know where to send and of value of the
Rodes Garth Monticello Wayne County Ky.

Bank of Virginia
October 14. 1839.
Sir,
The last payment to Claiborne Davenport, a pensioner under the Act of the 18. March 1818, at eight dollars per month, was to the 4. day of March 1838.
I am, respectfully,
Your obed t serv t
Ant y Robinson
J. L. Edwards, Esq r Commissioner of Pensions Washington.

Free
Recd - 30 Dec 1820
Washington City
Ms. A. 9. 2. 160

Abingdon Va. Sep 21. 1870
Sir,
I enclose you, at the request of Claiborne Davenport a Revolutionary soldier, the proof reg d under the late act of Congress. Should you con d heir on the list of pensioners, please forward his certificate to my case and I will deliver it to him.
Most respectfully
Your Ob t serv
David Campbell

Clairborne Sacrapont
12.50/4
Sept. 1819
[Large faint monogram: JM]
Am. Council of S.
Mayson Place
31 South

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Paris 5 th 1844.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The Adm rs of Claiborne Davenport, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of — eight — Dollars and — Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March to the 18 th Aug. 1842.
Respectfully, yours,
William L. Parris
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Aug 15 1886
Miss T. C. Noble August 8th
In at Mr Evans James L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington City - D.C.
Yours sincerely M. C.
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August the 5th 1860
Monticello Wayne county Ky.
Dear Sir
In reach you informed me that the application of St Aboum- Davenport for a Transfer, from Richmond Virginia to Lexington Kentucky would be attended to in a few days. He is an aged pensioner and very needy - His certificate was inclosed to the Department, requesting a transfer and a Draft for his money - I have received a head nothing touching the subject since. I fear something of misfortune has happened, or the business has been neglected, please

turn your attention to it, I write as upon the subject with Devinfert is suffering much expected to receive his money 8 or 9 months past, in your cashly & speedy attention to this subject will be thank- fully received, very respect- fully your friend
Rocke Garth J. L. Edwards Esq. Com. of Pensions

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144 Shotwell St. Bainbridge Ga. Feb. 15: 1922.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
595-875
Dear Sir:- Will you kindly send me the Rev. War record of one Clayborn Davenport. Of Va. He served under Gen Lincoln at the siege of Charleston. was also in the battles of Brandywine. Trenton and others. also that of his Father William Davenport. of Va. Washington Co.
Yours truly
Mrs Annie Rudwill

2010 Grocker St. Houston, Texas.
April 25-1922.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me the records of Clayborne Darnford, of Abingdon, Va. in the Revolutionary

War, which I understand is on file in your Department. By doing so you will greatly oblige me.
Address
Mrs. Louise H. Roman 2010 Crocker St.
Houston Texas

S. Caldwell, Idaho
Jan. 27, 1925
Pension Board,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Some time after the close of the Revolutionary War an ancestor of mine applied for a pension in Virginia. His name was Claybourne Davenport. The pension was granted. How may I obtain an official statement, entitling me to enter the Daughters of the American Revolution?
Respectfully,
C. H. McCormick.

DAVENPORT, WEST & RANSOME ATTORNEYS AT LAW BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS
January 6, 1931.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly advise me whether Claiborne Davenport, a Virginia Revolutionary soldier of Captain Charles Fleming's Company 7th Virginia Regiment, Continental Line, ever applied for a pen- sion; and if so, please give me the benefit of the information which his file contains as to the soldier's residence and military service.
Very truly yours,
Herbert Davenport

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Mar. 18 , 19 22
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Charleston Davenport a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. 835875
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     early in the war. 2 yrs. Pvt. Col. Fleming McClanahan Va.   Dec. 1, 1777 3 yrs. Major Harrington Wm Davies         He was taken prisoner at Siege of Charleston but soon escaped  
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, Red Bank, Monmouth, Stony Pt.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, June 1, 1818
Residence at date of application, Washington Co., Va.
Age at date of application, 57 yrs.
Remarks:
In 1822 his wife Sarah died and he married Elizabeth 22, Wm 20, Patsy (a dau) 19, Stephen 17, Rebecca 14, Polly 12, Lela (a dau) 10, Lewis 9, + Jincy (a dau) 8 yrs of age. About 1839 he removed to Wayne Co., Ky. that he might be near his child who died Aug. 8, 1842.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

March 13, 1925
Mrs. Robert R. McCormick 1914 Dearborn St., Caldwell, Idaho.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 35875 it appears that Claiborn (also spelled Claiborne and Clayborn) Davenport enlisted early in the Revolution, served two years as a private in Captain Charles Fleming's Company, Colonel McClanahan's Virginia Regiment and was at the battles of Brandywine and Germantown.
He enlisted December 1, 1777, served as a private in Captain Mayo Carrington's Company, Colonel William Davies' Virginia Regiment, was at the battles of Monmouth and Stony Point and at the Siege of Charleston, South Carolina where he was taken prisoner but shortly made his escape, and was discharged December 1, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 1, 1818 while living in Washington County, Vir-

ginia.
In 1820 he was aged sixty-one years and referred to his wife aged forty-seven years, her name not given, and to the following children: Elizabeth aged twenty-two years, William aged twenty, Patsy aged nineteen years, Stephen aged seventeen years, Rebecca aged fourteen years, Polly aged twelve years, Claiborne aged ten years, Lewis aged seven years, and a daughter Jinsey aged respectively three years.
note which omitted.
About 1839 soldier removed to Wayne County, Kentucky to be with his children who lived there, but did not design- He died August 18, 1842.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.