Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1145, Elisha Clayton, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Clayton, Elisha Elizabeth
W. 1145
B.L.H. 26529-160-55
CONTENTS

SWT of widow's death not in AB
Ex Hon. J. Clemens Jan 4, 1858 P.M. Henry Post 14, 1860.
203 Nich.
Virginia
Elizabeth Clayton, widow of Elisha Clayton who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Pirate
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of June, 1849, and sent to
Wm. M. G. Brown, Thugwood, Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under Feb. 28, 1848, Page 265 Vol.
29th July, book C

7183 E. Act March 3/55 Rec " 2/55
Elizabeth Clayton - Revolution
Widow of
Elisha Clayton - Revolution
Capt " 1861 Col " 1861
Discharged } War of the " " Revolution
ad: 160 ac May 18/76
R. D. [unintelligible]
1/4
Claimant Fairmont Va
S. to Claimant May 10/55 " " G. Watson Jan. 9/1855 1848-1863
Vol 61-151.5

June 24 Lot. 1. appt. 1 Mr. J Ray - past. unum
Virginia 12.942
Elisha Blayton
of Monongalia in the State of Virginia who was a pri: in the company commanded by Captain Smock of the Regt. commanded by Col. Herd in the New Jersey line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of June '32 and sent J. P. Ray Morgantown Va.
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 160 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep " 40
$200
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm. Miller Clerk, k E Vol. 6 - Page 5

State of Virginia } ss. County of Monongalia }
On this 27 th day of August, in the year, one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open court, before the County court of Monongalia, non sitting. Elisha Clayton, a resident of said county, aged seventy five 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 act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832, That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers and served as herein stated to wit, that he went out in 1770, as a private soldier in the militia, under the command of Cap t John Smock in a regiment commanded by Col d Herd from Monmouth county, New Jersey, for the purpose of guarding our lines, and was in service at the battle of Long Island - that he continued in such service for one month the time required by the requisitions - that he returned home, and after the lapse of a month he again went out in the militia, under Cap t Stillwell for the same purpose - that he again went out under Cap t Hunn, and marched to Amboy and remained a month - that he again went under Cap t Smock for another month on the high lands - that he again went for a month under Cap t Wykoff and was stationed at Black point, during which the enemy took our Captain and Lieutenant prisoners after which Cap t Henry Vandevere took the command of the company, and we marched to Monmouth courthouse - that he again went out under Cap t Vandevere for another month and was stationed at a place called Celtonock - that he again went out for another month under Cap t Smock on the bay side and was stationed there during the whole month - that he again went for a month under Cap t Vandevere at the falls in Monmouth county, where they remained during the month the regiment being commanded by Col d Hendricks - that he again went out for a month under Cap t Davis Smock, when we marched towards Germantown, on the way he was taken sick and returned home, soon after which the battle took place - that he took it by turns for a month and some times for two months untill 1778 when he was out of his apprenticeship - that during the years 1779 and 1780 he was almost constantly in the service of the United States either in his own place or as a substitute, that he was in the battle of Monmouth, that he was in a company commanded by Lieut n Sible, at that battle, that his company was directed to pilot Gen d Morgan round the flank of the enemy, we knowing the country - that in the month of May 1778 he was taken prisoner in Monmouth county, and removed to New York, where he was kept a prisoner untill new-years day following, when we were exchanged - that he has two brothers who he can prove his services by, but knows of no other person at present -
That 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.

That he was born in Monmouth county New Jersey in December 1757. that his age is recorded in his father's bible in the possession of a brother or brother in law in Monmouth county — that he moved about forty years ago from Monmouth to Hancock in Maryland, where he lived about two years. from thence he moved into Pennsylvania on Monongahela creek, from thence to Fifteen-mile creek in Maryland, thence to Fayette county Pennsylvania, and from thence to Monongalia county Virginia, where he has been residing about thirty four or five years — that he never received any written discharge — that he is personally acquainted with the Rev d William Hawkins. David Musgrave esq r Rawley Evans esq r Richard Price. and a number of old and respectable men living in his neighbourhood.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Elisha Clayton
We William Hawkins a clergyman residing in the county of Monongalia aforesaid, and David Musgrave esq r residing in the same county, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Elisha Clayton, who has this day subscribed and sworn before the County court of Monongalia, and in our presence, to the above declaration, and we believe him to be seventy five years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
William Hawkins
David Musgrave
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 the Rev d William Hawkins, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the said county, and that David Musgrave esq r who has also signed the same, is a resident in the said county, is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Thomas P. Ray clerk of the County court aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Elisha Clayton for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 28 th day of August 1832. T. P. Ray

On this 27 th day of April in the year 1833, personally appeared before me George M c Neely a justice of the peace in and for said county, Elisha Clayton, who being duly sworn de- poseth and saith, that by reason of old age, consequent loss of memory, and the frequent tours of duty he performed in the Revolution, he cannot positively swear 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 situation of a private soldier;
That he served at least four months, during the year that the battle of Long Island was fought which he believes was 1776, under Capt. John Smock and was stationed on the Highlands near Sandy hook -
For at least four months, of the year 1777 under the same captain, and was stationed on the Highlands near Sandy hook -
For at least four months of the same year, under Capt. Joseph Stilwell, and was stationed on the Highlands near Sandy hook -
For at least two months under Capt. Hume, and during the year 1778 (as he believes) at Amboy.
For one month under Capt. Wykoff, in the same year, and was stationed at Black point.
For one month under Capt. Barns Smock, in the same year, and was stationed at Black point
For at least six months, in the year 1779 (as he believes) under Capt. Vandavere, and was stationed at Colts neck -
For at least six months in the year 1780, under the same captain and was stationed at Colts neck -
For one month in 1781 under Capt. Chabwick, and was stationed at Colts neck -
That he was taken prisoner on the 14 th of May and taken to New York and confined in the North church and from thence to the Sugar house, where he was exchanged about 1 st January, following he believes he was a prisoner in 1778 -
That he is confident he served more than three years including the time he was a prisoner - that the dates and times above stated may not be correct, but it is the best statement he can now make - that he never served in any other militia than that of New Jersey, and was always stationed in New Jersey - That many of those tours of duty, he performed as a substitute for quakers, and whilst he was an apprentice for his master, and it is was for this cause, that he was out so much - That during all this time he was not employed in any civil pursuit, his whole delight being in the service -
Elisha Clayton
I George M c Neely do certify that the above named Elisha Clayton, to me personally known, as a respectable and worthy citizen of said county, this day sub-

scribed and made oath to the foregoing declaration. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal as a justice of the peace of said county, this 27 th day of April 1833—
Geo McKeely
I Thomas P. Ray, clerk of the County court of Monongalia do certify That George McKeely esq r is a magistrate of said county, and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, this 27 th of April in the year 1833.
Thd. P. Ray
Elisha Clifton
3422

12588.
The signature of the Clerk is genuine
M c G Brown
12588

State of Virginia Marion County, to wit,
On this fifth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty six personally appeared at the County Court of Marion Elizabeth Clayton a resident of said State of Virginia in said County of Marion age seventy years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 intitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Elisha Clayton who was a soldier in the militia service of the continental Army of the United Colonies in the revolutionary war. She further declares that she was married to the said Elisha Clayton on the fifteenth day of October one thousand seven hundred and ninety three that her husband the aforesaid Elisha Clayton died on the thirty first day of March one thousand eight hundred and forty five that she was not married to him previous to his leaving the army, but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety four viz at the time above stated, that she has not married since the decease of the said Elisha Clayton
Elizabeth Her Clayton
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before the County Court of Marion County
In Testimony whereof I, Lindsay Poggess Junior, deputy for Thomas L. Poggess, clerk of said court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal (no official seal having as yet been furnished the County of Marion) at Salem in said county, the 12th day of March in the year 1846 and 70th year of the Commonwealth
Lindsay Poggess for

State of Virginia Marion county Sp:
On this 17 th day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid Elizabeth Clayton, aged 78 years a resident of Marion County in the state of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Elisha Clayton deceased, who was a private in the Revolutionary war of the United States with Great Britain, that she cannot give the names of the officers of the company or Regiment in which said Elisha Clayton served, nor the time of his entering the service and length of service nor the time of his discharge.
She further states that the said Elisha Clayton in his life time drew a pension in consideration of his service in said war, and that since his death he wit on 6 th day of June 1849 she was placed upon the Pension Roll of the Richmond Virginia Agency as the widow of said Elisha Clayton deceased. That she was married to said Elisha Clayton in the year 1792 by one
Joseph Pawel a minister of the Gospel, that her name before her marriage was Elizabeth Little, that her said husband died in Marion County Virginia in the year 1845, all of which will appear by her application for a pension under the act of 29. July

1848, evidence therewith filed or referred to, and the original application of said Celestia Clayton for a pension and the evidence therewith to which she refers to, to establish the service of her said husband, their marriage his death &c. - That she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 18 55.
her Elizabeth Clayton mark
7183
We John D Parker and Milly her Parker residents of Marion county in the State of Virginia upon our oaths declare that the foregoing de- claration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth  Celestia Clayton in our presence, and that we believe from the ap- pearance and statements of the ap- plicant that she is the identical per- son she represents herself to be.
John D Parker her Milly Parker mark
The foregoing declaration and affidavits 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 per- sons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
G.W. Swisher
JP

State of Virginia Marion County ss
I Thomas L. Buggs Clerk of the County Court of Marion County in the State of Virginia certify that George W. Swisher who hath given the preceding certificate is a Magistrate as above stated and that the foregoing Certificate purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this 17 th day of March 1855
Thomas L. Buggs

The following deposition was taken before the undersigned justice of the peace for the county of Marion in the state of Virginia at the courthouse of said county the 17 th day of September 1847
In aid of the application of Elizabeth Clayton for a Pension from the government of the united states
John Clayton Sworn Sayeth That he is the son of Elisha Clayton & Elizabeth Clayton that his father was reputed to be a soldier of the revolution and drew a pension from the government of the united states up to the time of his death That he was (according to the account kept of his age in an old bible of his father) he was fifty one years old the second day of February last that he has been informed & believes it to be the fact that his mother after her marriage with his father was delivered of a still born child, a year or so before he John Clayton was born and was nine or twelve months after her marriage with his father Elisha Clayton Upon enquiry made John Clayton also states that he is now & has been for many years a justice of the peace & that he has first represented the county of Montgomery & then Marion County each in the house of Delegates of Virginia
John Clayton
Sworn to before the undersigned a justice of the peace in & for Marion County at at the time & place before mentioned
J S Haymond
I know J S Haymond a Justice of the peace for Marion Co wd I also know his signature above as well as the body of the affidavit to be in his own hand writing
M c G Brown

Pennsylvania Green County ss. } Before me a justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Noah Clayton, a resident of said County and State aged seventy one years who being first duly affirmed affirms and says that his brother Elisha Clayton of Monongalia County, Virginia entered the army of the United States in the year of 1776. under the command of Captain John Smock. deponent was young when his brother first entered the service and cannot detail all his services but believes that he was called out and served monthly tours every other month from 1776. till the close of the War - said Elisha was taken prisoner by the English and detained by them from the month of May till the suc- ceeding first of January. the above services were performed in Monmouth County, New Jersey - He served at different times under Capt. Barnes Smock, John Smock, Capt. Stitwell Capt. Dunn, - Col. Holmes, Col. Hendrickman - Col. Herd and Brig. Gen. Ferman - also Capt. Kendrick Vandaver. said Elisha and deponent were both in the battle of Monmouth and Elisha also served one month under Capt. Chadwick. Sworn & Subscribed his before me 8 th Jan y 1833. Noah X Clayton Daniel H. Hook  mark
And the said Daniel Hook justice of the Peace aforesaid hereby certifies that the above named Noah Clayton

appear to be of the age that he represents, and his entitled to his statement is entitled to full faith and credit
Daniel Hook,
Penn a Greene County ss.
I William T. Hays Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Greene, do certify that Daniel Hook Esquire who took the foregoing depo- sition is, and was, at the time of taking the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned, and full faith and credit are due to his official acts as such, - And that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and afixed the seal of the said Court at Waynesburg this eighth day of January In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three - -
Prothon fees $25. Paid.
Wm T. Hays Pro.

21 November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 88
Signature of Luther G. Brown
Nov 21

Dawson Elizabeth being sworn on behalf of Elizabeth Clayton widow of Elisha Clayton (late of Marion county Va) Sayeth that she is the daughter of Elisha Clayton who died in said county of Marion in March 1845 that she is in her sixtieth year and that she had always understood her father was a soldier of the revolution and knows that as such he drew a pension from the United States that her mother died when she was a child and that he married his present widow Elizabeth Clayton in the state of Maryland when she Elizabeth Dawson was about seven or eight years old, that she recollects well when her father brought his wife home and of their having a wedding dinner and that she believes it was in the summer or fall knows it was not cold weather That her step mothers maiden name was Elizabeth Little that some time after the marriage her father moved to the county of Monongalia in the state of Virginia where he resided until his death and where his widow now Elizabeth Clayton now lives (in the new county of Marion That two or three years before the death of her father she heard him say he had been married to his then wife (Elizabeth) about fifty years that she is satisfied her father married Elizabeth Little more than fifty two years ago think fifty three or four And further this deponent sayeth not
Elizabeth Dawson
The foregoing deposition was Mark taken signed and sworn to before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the said county of Marion the 28th day

of November in the year 1846
J. S. Hargraves
of the year 1845 that she is in her sixteenth year and that she has always understood her father was a member of the church and knew that as such he was a person of the highest character that he was as kind as she was a child and that he was his parent William Hargraves in the state of New York where she was born and where she was eight years old that she was in her her father brought his wife home and of their having a wedding there was that she believes it was in the in some fall before it was not cold weather that he a step mother's name was Mary Hargraves little the time after the marriage her father went to the county of Ulster in the state of New York where he received a letter from his mother and uncle in the state of New York (in the year 1845) of November that two years before the death of his father she had heard say he had been ill and his wife (Elizabeth) about fifty years old that she is as before her father married Elizabeth more than fifty two years ago though she represents as yet not as a child
The foregoing is a fair statement of all that was known to her as the marriage of her father and mother for the said marriage was in the year 1845

State of Pennsylvania County of Allegheny
§.
On the sixteenth tenth day of December A. D. 1832, personally appeared in open court, before the Court of Common Pleas of said County, now sitting in the city of Pittsburgh, Elijah Clayton, who on his solemn oath, doth depose and say, That Elisha Clayton, of Monongahela County Virg a an applicant for a pension under the act of the 7. June 1832, is the twin brother of deponent, and that to his certain knowledge, the said Elisha entered the service of the U. States in 1776, as a Militia man, under the command of Captain John Smock, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Herd, from Monmouth County New Jersey (the place of his nativity) for the purpose of guarding the Lines, and continued in the service a month at least, when he returned home, and after some time, he again went out under Captain Stilwell, in the Militia, for the same purpose; that he again went out under Captain Hurn (deponent believes) and marched towards Amboy, and remained about one month; Went out again under Captain Smock, for another month, to serve on a place called "the High Lands"; Went out another month under Capt. Wycoff, and was stationed at Black Point: deponent does not distinctly recollect any further service by said Elisha having been about this time taken prisoner and carried to New York as a prisoner. That he did not know what became of his said Brother, until he was informed that he also was a prisoner at the same city; that he obtained permission to see said Elisha, and asked and obtained a dollar from a black fellow, in some office under the British, which he gave to said Elisha. That the party who took him prisoner also took his horse from him, for which he believes, he never received any compensation. That the said Elisha was exchanged & liberated before deponent escaped from the enemy; - The British having kept him almost constantly at work making

Clothes for the British Troops. That from the best information he can obtain, his said Brother Elisha was born in Monmouth County, New Jersey, in the year 1757, and that he now resides in Monongahela County, Virginia, and has resided there for many years past.
Sworn & Subscribed before the Hon ble the Judges of the said court in open court the day and first within mentioned
His Elijah Clayton Mark
W m Gaudiss P m
I, William M c Candless, Prothonotary of the court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Penn s do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the deposition of Elijah Clayton, taken in open Court, before the Judges of the same court, in the matter of the application of Elisha Clayton, an applicant for a Pension, and that the Judges of said Court believe him to be a credible person, and that his statement is entitled to credit.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of office this seventeenth day of Dec r in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
W m Gaudiss P m

No 12588 1 05
Elizabeth Clayton widow of Elisha No.
act of July 1838

Virginia Marion County S.C.
This day Sarah Cunningham personally appeared before me Thomas B. Hayward a justice of the peace in and for said county and being sworn sayeth that she is the sister of Elizabeth Clayton the wife of the late Elisha Clayton who was a pensioner of the Government of the United States for services rendered in the revolutionary war. She the said Sarah Cunningham sayeth that she and the said Elizabeth Clayton were the daughters of the same Mother as she always understood and that she did not see her Sister Elizabeth married to Elisha Clayton but she was present when he asked for that her Sister Elizabeth did not live at home at the time she was married but she was at home  that when Elisha Clayton brought her home the same day he married her and that she was there when they come home and had their wedding dinner that she was at that time something like ten years old or thereabouts she cannot say how long it has been since said Marriage but knows that it more than fifty years since. That she the deponent is now in her sixty third year.
That Elisha Clayton died the last of last month that she knew he drew a pension from the United States.
That Elizabeth Clayton is still living in the county of Marion in the state of Virginia.
And further this deponent sayeth not
Y Sarah Cunnin ho
The foregoing deposition taken signed and sworn to before the undersigned a justice of the peace in said county of Marion the 17th day of March 1846
Thomas B. Hayward

October 30, 1936
Elisha Clayton-W.1145 BA-J/AWF Am
Mr. J. Wilbur Clayton 39 Johnson Road West Orange, New Jersey
Dear Sir:
of Sept 24- Reference is made to your letter of March Sept 24, 1936, in which you request further Clayton data of the Revolutionary War.
As previously stated, with the available clerical force for furnishing such information, it is impossible to make a series of investigations and reports pertaining to soldiers of that war.
The record of Elisha Clayton of New Jersey is furnished herein as found in pension claim, W. 1145, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Elisha Clayton was born December 11, 1757 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The names of his parents were not stated.
While residing in Monmouth County, Elisha Clayton served from sometime in 1776 at various times as private with the New Jersey troops, under Captains John Smock, Joseph Stillwell, Hunn, Wikoff, Barnes Smock, Henry Vandevere, Chadwick, Colonels Heard and Hendrickson; he was in the battles of Long Island and Monmouth, was taken prisoner in Monmouth County, in the year 1778, carried to New York and held in the North Church and Sugar House until exchanged January 1, 1779, returned to the army and continued to serve until in 1781; his service amounted in all to about three years.
The soldier moved from Monmouth County in 1792 to Hancock, Maryland, lived two years, moved to Pennsylvania, then to Fifteen Mile Creek in Maryland, then

to Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and thence to Monongalia County, Virginia.
Elisha Clayton was allowed pension on his application executed August 27, 1832, then living in Monongalia County, Virginia, where he had lived about thirty-four years. He died March 31, 1845 in Marion County, Virginia.
Elisha Clayton married October 25, 1793 about fifteen miles from Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland, Elizabeth Little.
The widow, Elizabeth Clayton, was allowed pension on her application executed March 5, 1846, at which time she was living in Marion County, Virginia, aged about seventy years; the date and place of her birth are not given, nor are the names of her parents shown. She was still living in Marion County in 1860.
Their son, John Clayton, was born February 2, 1796, and in 1847 was living in Marion County, Virginia; he served in the War of 1812 and had been a member of the House of Delegates of Virginia. Other children were referred to, their names not designated.
Elizabeth Dawson stated in 1846 in Marion County, Virginia, that she was the daughter of the soldier, Elisha Clayton and his first wife, and that her mother died when she was a child, she did not give the name of her mother, and there is no further reference to her.
Elijah Clayton, twin brother of the soldier, stated in 1832 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that he was in the service at the same time with his brother and was also taken prisoner. Their brother, Noah Clayton, was seventy-one years of age in 1833, then living Greene County, Pennsylvania, he was also in the Revolutionary War. Reference was made to another brother in 1832 as then living in Monmouth County, New Jersey, also to a brother-in-law of Elisha Clayton as living in Monmouth County; their names not given.
Sarah Cunningham, half sister of the widow, Elizabeth

Clayton, was sixty-two years of age in 1846 and living in Marion County, Virginia; she stated that their mother was the same, but did not give the name of her father.
Ezekiel Clayton and John G. Clayton in 1860 were of Marion County, Virginia; their relationship to the family not shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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Nov 1929

V 5 N 12588
Elizabeth Clayton
Set to Hon. W. G. Brown
May 28. 1846. —
same July 20. 1846.
same, Dec. 26. '46.
same Jan'y 3. '48
Col. Hon. W. G. Brown
August 25 '48.
to Pitts Dec. 12 - 48
act of July 1838

Milly Ashworth Widow of Joel -
Va. Let to T. M. Lawson 17. March '51.
Suspended Act 2, February 1848.

J S Haymond is a Justice of the peace and his signature is genuine
W G Brown
No 3

Sarah Cunningham have being sworn on behalf of Elizabeth Clayton the widow of the late Elisha Clayton saith that she is the half sister of Elizabeth Clayton that she is now sixty three years old that she was ten or eleven years old when Elizabeth Clayton was married and not more that she was at home when her sister Elisha Clayton was married does not recollect of seeing them married altho' ugh she well recollects the wedding dinner and that there was a good some company besides the family that they were married in Allegany county in the state of Maryland that Elisha Clayton & his wife moved to Vir- ginia more than forty years since that he Elisha Clayton was always said to have been a revolution- ary soldier and he Elisha Clayton drew a pension from the government of the United States and that he died in the new county of Marion about the last of March 1844 leaving his wife Elizabeth Clayton a widow living in the county of Marion where she still lives and further this deponent saith not
Sarah Cunningham

The within deposition was taken signed and sworn to before the undersigned a justice of the peace in & for the county of Marion the 19 th day of November 1846
J. P. Haymond
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
February 19, 1927
J. Clarence Hall c/o Home Savings Bank Fairmont, West Va.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 1145, it appears that Elisha Clayton was born Decem- ber 11, 1757 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
While residing in Monmouth County, New Jersey, he served from 1776 at various times as a private in the New Jersey Militia, under Cap- tains John Smock, Joseph Stillwell er , Hunn, Wikoff, Barnes Smock, Henry Vandevere, Chadwick, and Colo- nels Heard and Hendrickson, he was in the battles of Long Island, later was taken prisoner in Monmouth County, New Jersey in May 1778 and confined in New York City, until exchanged January 1, 1779, and continued to serve until 1781, amounting in all to twenty-nine months.
He was allowed pension on his application exe-

outed August 27, 1832, while a resident of Monongalia County, Virginia. He died March 31, 1845 in Marion County, Virginia.
Soldier married October 15, 1793 near Cumberland, Maryland, Elizabeth Little. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 15, 1846, while a resident of Marion County, Virginia, aged seventy years.
A large family of children referred to, only names stated being- John born February 2, 1796, a member of the House of Delegates of Virginia; and Elizabeth Dawson, who was fifty-nine years old in 1846, she was a child by soldier's first wife. First wife's name not given, nor any details of their marriage.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
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July 25, 1925.
D. K. Mitchell, Major, Q. M. C. Office of Quartermaster General, U. S. A. Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I have to advise you, that the Revolutionary War pensioner, Elisha Clayton was born December 11, 1757, in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
He served from 1776. to 1781, at various times whenever called out, for twenty-nine months, as a private, under Captains John Smock, Joseph Stilwell, Hunn, Wikoff, Barnes Smock, Henry Vandevere and Chadwick and Colonels Heard and Hendrickson, in the New Marked R. G. P. Jersey Militia. He was taken prisoner in Monmouth County, New Jersey in May 1778 and confined in New York City, until exchanged January 1, 1779.
He was allowed pension on Certificate No. 12942.
He died in Marion County, Virginia, March 31, 1845.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Elisha Clayton wid File 11405
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 4 mos. Pvt. ✓ John Smock Heard K.F.   1777 4 mos. " "   1777 4 mos. Joseph Stillwell ✓   1778 2 mos. Hugh ✓   1778 1 mo. Wickoff ✓   1778 1 mo. Barnes Smock ✓   1779 6 mos. Henry Vanderveer Hendrickson   1780 6 mos. Vanderveer   1781 1 mo. Chadwick ✓  
Taken prisoner May 14, 1778 & confined in Sugar House in N.Y. and was exchanged Jan'y 1, 1779
Battles engaged in, Long Island, Monmouth  could not have been there  was prisoner at least once  & he never alleged
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Monmouth Co. N.J.
Date of application for pension, June 27, 1832
Residence at date of application, Monogalia Co. Va.
Age at date of application, Born in Monmouth Co. N.J. Dec. 11, 1757. Died Mar. 31, 1846. in Marion Co. Va.
Remarks: Soldier married near Cumberland Md. Oct. 15, 1793 Elizabeth
Little. She was allowed pension on an application ex. Mar. 5, 1846, to help a large family of children referred to. a resident of Marion Co. Va. aged 70 yrs. John, a member of Legislature of Va. born July 2, 1797. Elizabeth Dawson 59 yrs old in 1846 was child by 1st wife. no other names stated.
Very respectfully,
John's brother Elisha

39 JOHNSON ROAD, WEST ORANGE, N. J., SEPT. 24th., 1936
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
ATTENTION OF: BA-J/MMHF:MLB
GENTLEMEN;
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED YOUR LETTER OF SEPTEMBER 22nd., WHICH WAS IN REPLY TO MY LETTER OF SEPTEMBER 11th LAST.
I AM WRITING TO CORRECT A MISUNDERSTANDING, WHICH IS THAT I WAS ASKING FOR ALL GENEALOGICAL DATA IN ALL REVOLUTIONARY WAR CLAYTON CASES, : WHAT I WAS WONDERING WAS WHETHER YOU COULD SEND ME ANY LISTS OF THE CHILDREN OF ANY OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR CLAYTONS (OF NEW JERSEY) WITH DATES, AS FOUND IN ANY OF YOUR FILES: GIVING THE SOLDIER'S OR WIDOWS CASE NUMBER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
YOU FURNISHED ME SUCH DATA FROM THE FILES OF S-613- R. 2034 ZEBULON CLAYTON, AND W. 3777 JOHN CLAYTON, AND HAD I THOUGHT OF THE AVAILABILITY OF SUCH DATA WHILE IN WASHINGTON FOR A SHORT TIME ON VACATION, I WOULD HAVE STAYED OVER ANOTHER DAY. I REALIZE THAT TO LOOK THRU YOUR RECORDS IS A LONG JOB, BUT I HAD AN IDEA THAT AS THE RESULT OF NUMEROUS INQUIRIES FOR DATA OF THAT SORT THAT YOU WOULD HAVE, BY THIS TIME, THAT YOU WOULD HAVE KEPT CARBON COPIES OF REPLIES TO SUCH INQUIRIES IN A SEPARATE FILE AND THAT ALL IT WOULD INVOLVE WOULD BE TO LOOK THRU A FILE CALLED "LISTS OF CHILDREN OF SOLDIERS & WIDOWS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR", AND COPY OFF AT THE BLUE PENCILLED LIST SECTIONS OF THE CARBON COPY.. SUCH AN IDEA WOULD SAVE MUCH TIME I IMAGINE.
STATE OF N. J.
I HAVE VISITED THE ADJUTANT'S GENERALS OFFICE AT TRENTON, N. J. AND GOTTEN THE WAR RECORDS OF THE JERSEY CLAYTONS, BUT UNFORTUNATELY IN COPYING FROM YOUR WASHINGTON RECORDS MR. WINFIELD SCOTT PRICE, BACK IN 1927, DIDN'T THINK IT OF INTEREST TO LIST THE CHILDREN AND WIFE (( IF SOLDIER, INVALID, REJECTED OR WIDOWS CLAIM SHOWED SAME)) OF THE SOLDIER CONCERNED:
I'LL HAVE TO PLAN ON GETTING TO WASHINGTON NEXT YEAR TO GET THIS DATA, BUT IF YOU SHOULD HAPPEN TO EVER TYPE A LETTER WITH SUCH DATA IN IT ON ANY CLAYTON REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER I WOULD APPRECIATE RECEIVING A CARBON COPY; AND IF ANY SUCH DATA APPEARS AT HAND PERHAPS YOU MIGHT BRIEFLY LIST THE CHILDREN, THEIR BIRTH DATES, AND THE SOURCE AND FORWARD TO ME?
THANKING YOU FOR YOUR KIND SERVICES IN THE PAST,
I REMAIN,
RESPECTFULLY YOURS,
J. Wilbur Clayton J. WILBUR CLAYTON.
(( MEMO; REVOLUTIONARY & 1812 RECORDS ARE KEPT, AUG. 1936, AT ROOM 1852, NAVY BLDG., 19 19th & CONSTITUTION AVE., WASH., D. C. )) GROUND FLOOR, FAR WESTERN WING.

Dear Sir: On January 1, 1927, I wrote you asking inquiry as to the Revolutionary War record of Elias Clayton, but have had no reply to my letter. As a matter of identification, I stated that the soldier whom I am inquiring on was born in December 1777, served as a soldier about three years; wife, Miss Mary; died March 21, 1848, 88 years old. I have learned since, that he enlisted from Monmouth County, New Jersey, in 1796 under Captain James Muel, regiment commanded by Colonel Hurd.
I will appreciate it very greatly if you will kindly fill this letter up and favor me with the information requested, as shown by your records.
Very truly,
J. CHAMBERS HALL c/o Home Savings Bank Belmont, W. Va.

Home Savings Bank
C. D. CONAWAY, President
J. CLARENCE HALL, Cashier
SAM R. NUZUM, Vice President
FRANK P. HALL, Asst. Cashier
Fairmont, West Virginia.
Feb. 18, 1927.
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions, Department of Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
On January 1, 1927, I wrote you making inquiry as to the Revolutionary War record of Elisha Clayton, but have had no reply to my letter.
As a matter of identification, I stated that the soldier "was born in Delaware or New Jersey, December 1757, served as a soldier about three years; wife, Miss King; died March 31, 1845, 88 years old." I have learned since, that he enlisted from Monmouth County, New Jersey, in 1776 under Captain James Smock, regiment commanded by Colonel Herd.
I will appreciate it very greatly if you will kindly dig this letter up and favor me with the information requested, as shown by your records.
Very truly,
J. CLARENCE HALL, c/o Home Savings Bank, Fairmont, W. Va.

Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from the original letter.

Home Savings Bank
C. D. CONAWAY, President SAM. R. NUZUM, Vice President
J. CLARENCE HALL, Cashier FRANK P. HALL, Asst. Cashier
Fairmont, West Virginia.
Jan. 1, 1927.
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions, Dept., of Interior, Washington, D. C.
Reference to Revolutionary Soldier
Dear Sir:
As president of the Clayton Reunion Society of this section and for other uses, I am very anxious to acquire information in regard to the Revolutionary War record of Elisha Clayton.
For purposes of identification, would state that our meager information is as follows: Elisha Clayton born in Delaware of New Jersey December, 1757; served as soldier about three years; wife, Miss King; died March 31, 1845, 88 years old.
Your services in this connection will be greatly appreciated.
Very truly,
J. Clarence Hall J. CLARENCE HALL c/o Home Savings Bank.

WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON
IN REPLY REFER TO QM 293-A-C Clayton, Elisha
July 21, 1925.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
In order that a headstone may be provided for the grave of Elisha Clayton, The Quartermaster General requests that a search of the records of the Pension Bureau be made with a view to verifying the service:
Elisha Clayton Pvt. Capt. James Smock's Co. Col. Herd's Regt N.J. Militia, Rev. War.
Attention in this connection is invited to the inclosed copy of a letter which states that the soldier was a pensioner.
Very truly yours,
D. K. Mitchell, Major Q.M.C., Assistant.
1 incl. Let 12/10/24

DEC 20 1921 DIVISION
DEC 20

Rev Ser
614 W. Pike St., Clarksburg W. Va.
Corporation Pension Dept Washington D.C.
Will you kindly send Revolutionary War Record of Elisha Clayton, also any family history or data you may have. Respt.
Laura Alice Brake
614 W. Pike St., Clarksburg W. Va.
P.S.
Kindly send record of Elijah Clayton, of Monmouth Co. N.J. - Died in Pittsburg Pa. possibly about 1835 or 1838 - Twin brother of Elisha Clayton.

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Ex. EW Div. Record.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. 11, 1922
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
1" Name of widow  Elizabeth Little
Name of soldier,  Elisha Clayton
Monmouth N. J.
P.O. address of claimant,  at enlistment - after service  Marion Co. W. Va.
Company  Capt. John Smock's Company,
Regiment  Col. Heards Battalion State Troops
State where enlisted  New Jersey
Date of enlistment  June 1776
Date of discharge  End of war
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
approximate dates of birth & death B - 1758 or 1757 - D - 1845 -
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington Commissioner.

President COL. FREDERICK C. BRYAN Vice-Presidents Rear Admiral C. M. CHESTER Dr. EDWIN A. HILL Gen. WALTER HOWE Secretary Mr. JOHN B. TORBERT Treasurer Mr. PHILIP F. LARNER Registrar Mr. ALBERT D. SPANGLER Assistant Registrar Mr. HENRY P. HOLDEN Historian Mr. SELDEN M. ELY Librarian Mr. CHARLES W. STEWART Chaplain Rev. THOMAS S. CHILDS
District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Washington, D. C.
Board of Management Consisting of the Officers Ex-Officio and the following Compatriots: Mr. JAMES L. DAVENPORT Col. WILLIAM B. THOMPSON Mr. ZEBINA MOSES Mr. ALBERT J. GORE Mr. MERRITT L. DAWKINS Admiral GEORGE W. BAIRD Mr. HENRY L. BRYAN Mr. C. C. MAGRUDER, Jr. Mr. PHILIP WALKER Mr. GEORGE C. MAYNARD Mr. WM. A. DECAINDRY Mr. F. D. OWEN Mr. WILLIAM S. PARKS Mr. GEORGE R. IDE Mr. EDGAR B. STOCKING
72-S-At. A. W. Sept. 22, 1914. Hon. G. M. Sattgaber, Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir - It is alleged that Elisha Clayton and his widow Elizabeth Little Clayton each received a Revolutionary war pension and that the soldier Elisha Clayton enlisted in 1776 in Monmouth Co. N.J. under Captain Jack Smock, the regiment being commanded by Col. Herd. That he also served other periods of enlistments under Capt. Stillwell, Capt. Hume, Capt. Nykoff, Capt. Vandevere, Lieut. Little, Col. Kendrick, Col. Holmes, Col. Hurd, and Brig. Genl. Furman, that he was stationed at Black Point under Capt. Nykoff, the Captain and Lieutenant being captured, Capt. Vandevere took command and marched to Monmouth Courthouse. That he was in the company of Capt. Little at battle of Monmouth and was taken prisoner there, taken to New York and confined in North Church and Sugar House until New Years day, when exchanged. That he served more than three years and was in battles of Long Island and Monmouth.
To assist in establishing eligibility for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution of a lineal descendant of said Elisha Clayton, would you be kind enough to furnish me a

statement as to what the papers in the pension claims referred to show as to the Revolutionary services and other incidents herein set forth of said Elisha Clayton?
Thanking you in advance for the favor of a reply, I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully yours, Albert D. Spangler, Registrar, D. C. S. R.
Rev. Mr. Rice Sept

Shinnston W. Va.
Nov 22, 13
Pension Department Washington D. C.
I should like to have some information concerning the history and record of Elisha Clayton who served in the Revolution under Washington. He was a pensioner, and died in Marion or Monongahela County about 1840. I think his widow drew a pension after his death.
I don't know what information can be secured from the department, but I would like to have his exact age, date of his death, his wife's name before marriage, and number of his children.
Thanking you in advance for any information you can give me,
I am very respectfully Yours, Mrs C. M. Cunningham

U. A. CHAYTON REAL ESTATE BROKER TO VILLAGE OF PILGRIM, WEST VA.
Memorandum of [illegible] [illegible]
I have been thinking of you and your kindly words and how much I should like to see you again. I have been very busy lately, but I have managed to find some time to write to you. I hope you are well and that you are enjoying the summer. I have been thinking of you and your kind words and how much I should like to see you again. I have been very busy lately, but I have managed to find some time to write to you. I hope you are well and that you are enjoying the summer. I have been thinking of you and your kind words and how much I should like to see you again. I have been very busy lately, but I have managed to find some time to write to you. I hope you are well and that you are enjoying the summer.

U. A. CLAYTON REAL ESTATE DEALER 323 JEFFERSON ST. FAIRMONT, WEST VA.
Commissioner of Pensions, Mar. 5, 1909, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I have been told that My Great Grandfather, Elisha Clayton, who lived in this section, now Marion Co., W. Va. was a pensioner by service rendered in the war of '76. Will you kindly advise if such name appears on the Roll.
Also if the name of John Drbaugh from Essex Dist. L. Co. or Va. or Md. appears on the roll as a pensioner for like service. My wife's Great Grandfather bore the name of John Drbaugh, and if this was he she can become thereby a member of the "Daughters of the Revolution."
Thanking you in advance for this favor, I am, Yours truly U. A. Clayton,

Kentucky, December 1907.
To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send me a memorandum of the pension application of William Clayton, of Marion County, West Virginia, for services in the Revolutionary war? It may be that this application was made after the death of my great grand father William Clayton, his widow, and as so I would like the date I need in her application. Your early and kind reply will be deeply appreciated.
Yours very truly,
[Handwritten signature]
ATTN: Mr. James I. Moore. SIR: I am advised. Kentucky, December 1907.

per Kearney, Nebraska. E a r
November 23d 1907.
To the Hon, Commissioner of Pensions. Washington. D. C.
Dear Sir;—
Will you kindly send me a memorandum of the Pension application of Elisha Clayton, of Marion County, West Virginia, for services in the Revolutionary war ? It may be that this application was made after the death of my great grand father Elisha Clayton , by his widow, and if so I would find the data I need in her application.
Your early and full reply will be deeply appreciated.
Yours very truly.
Rebecca J. Moore
Address.
Mrs. Rebecca J. Moore.
21 1/2 . 1st Avenue.
Kearney. Nebraska.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
JAMES R. CARNAHAN, Pres't INDPLS., IND. DAVID N. FOSTER, Secretary, FORT WAYNE. JOHN LEVERING, Treasurer, LA FAYETTE. ISAIAH B. McDONALD, COLUMBIA CITY. C. J. MURPHY, EVANSVILLE.
EXECUTIVE STAFF,
COL. GIL. R. STORMONT, Commandant. D. B. KEHLER, Adjt & Q.M. LAURA E. INGERSOLL, Matron. T. C. SARGENT, M.D., Surgeon. JOHN A. MARTIN, M.D., Asst. Surgeon.
Indianapolis, Ind. June 6th, 1901. 190
Hon. H. Clay Evans, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Would you be kind enough to give me a statement of the military history of Elisha Clayton, as found on the records of the Pension Department if his name is borne on your records. Elisha Clayton enlisted in June 1776 as a Private in Capt. John Smocks Company of Col. Nathaniel Herd's Battalion New Jersey State troops, and is said to have been taken prisoner in May 1779. Also please state what the record shows as to the date of his application for a pension, his residence, at the date of his application for a pension; the date of his birth, and if married the name of his wife.
Yours very truly,
James R. Carnahan.

Elizabeth Blayton widow of Elisha Clay- ton, dec. Virginia Kentucky.
see letter to J.S. Haymond March 28. 1849. Sec. of Interior concurred with Comt. of Pensions. See his letter 15 Mar. 1849 to Hon. W. G. Brown -
Virginia case act July 7. '38
11 papers

May - 6 - 1907 F. M. Clayton Mannington Va
June 11 - 1907
Jas. R. Carnahan Indianapolis Ind.
1907 Dec. 6, Hist. to Mrs. R. J. Moore
1909 Feb. 25 Hist. to H. A. Clayton
1913 Nov. 28 Hist. to Mrs. E. H. Cunningham V. I. U.
1914 Sept. 26, Hist. to Albert D. Spangler. Fr.
1922 Feb. 3 Hist. to L. L. Brinker
1925 July 25 Tombstone date to J. M. Dev. and
1927 Feb. 19 Hist. to J. Clarence Hall 1936 Oct. 30 " " J. Wilbur Clayton
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1145
Elizabeth Clayton
Widow
Elisha Clayton
Priv. Rev. War.
Mar Act: July 29, 1848.
Index: Vol. A, Page 134

Elisha Gayton. Am
Monday 25-
on
Tuesday

Elisha Blayton - draw $80-
The undersigned Elisha Blayton, at the requisition of the Secretary of War, give the following narrative of my age - and services as a soldier in the war of the Revolution & list - I was born in the 11 th December 1757 -
In the year 1776 - I was in service in the State of New Jersey, in the Bay Shore - when the British Fleet came into the Bay from Boston - I was drafted for one month and marched from Middletown (tranship) under Capt. David Leavitt.
After this time I remained at home a month & was drafted for one other month. Marched from same place under same Capt. Leavitt, was stationed near Sandy Hook -
in the same year I served a another term of one month under same Captain - and was at same station - in the year 1777. I served a another term of one month under
same Captain, at same station -
in same year I served a another term of one month - same station under same Captain - and so continued to serve
monthly terms - from time to time under different Captains. until I served in the whole two years & eleven months - after fact I am perfectly competent - from the loss of time and decay of memory, it ought not to be expected from me to rehearse monthly terms and the names of my respective Captains. Consecutively - the Militia of New Jersey were in service at the time - they are classed - and on a roll of honor they are always in service - performing monthly terms. In testimony where the foregoing statement contains the truth I hereunto subscribe my name.
Elisha Blayton
Note - this man is honest & truthful and I think will entitled to a the draw W. G. Livingston

State of Virginia
Marion County to Wit
on this 1 st day of January A D 1849 personally appeared before me the under signed Justice of the Peace in and for said County Elizabeth Clayton widow of the Late Elisha Clayton of said County aged seventy four years and made the following declaration in order to get the Benefit of the act of 1848 providing pensions to the widows of Dec d soldiers of the Revolution who were married to such soldier prior to 1800 who on her oath says that she was married to her Late husband on the 15 th of October 1793 that her husband drew a pension as a soldier of the Revolution up to the time of his death to wit on the 31 st of March 1845. That she has not married since the death of her said husband
Elizabeth her Clayton mark
I the under signed Justice of the Peace in and for said County do certify that the above declaration was sworn to and subscribed before me on the 1 st day of January 1849 that I am well acquainted with said Elizabeth as well as her husband in his lifetime that the said Elizabeth from age and infirmity, is not able to go to the Court house of her County to make her declaration in open Court given under my hand in my County aforesaid day and year above written
John Musgrave J.P.
Virginia:
I Thomas L. Baggs, Clerk of the County Court of Marion, in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that John Musgrave whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for

said county, duly commissioned and qualified according to Law.
In Testimony whereof, the said Clerk have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal (no official seal having as yet been furnished the County Court of Marion) at Fairmont in said county, the 1st day of January 1849 and 73 d year of the Commonwealth.
Thos. L. Progg
284
Elizabeth Clayton widow of Elias
Virginia
admitted
P. $80 per
ac 4 shares 1848
Hon W. G. Brown
Kingwood
Pa
at 29 3/4 July 1848
Hon William G. Brown Washington City
11/2 1/2
Free

Morgantown, 27 April 1833.
J. S. Edwards esq r Comr. of Pensions.
I again enclose you the papers of Elisha Clayton — I examined him very carefully as to dates, and I find his memory very defective, and it was only by drawing his attention to each year that he was enabled to state the time he served — he assured me that he served three months the year Cornwallis surrendered, but he could not recollect the name of the captain after Chadwick, nor the place he was stationed at — He bears the character of a very respectable man
I am s r yours Thos. C. Ray

Pension Office December 12 th , 1848.
Sir,
Agreeably to the request contained in your letter of the 6 th inst. I have the honor to enclose herewith, the papers in the case of Elizabeth Clayton, widow of Elisha Clayton, an applicant for a pension under the Act of 7 th July, 1838, numbered from one to five, inclusive, and to ask that you will sign and return the same to this Office the accompanying receipt.
The service of Mrs Clayton's husband is admitted, but the proof as to their marriage is not in the opinion of this Department at all satisfactory to shew that it took place prior to 1794.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Very respectfully, Your Ob d Serv t .
J. G. Burnett for Commr. of Pensions.
Hon. W. G. Brown, House of Reps.

Hall. St. R. aug 7 517848
Sir
I filed the application of Mrs Clayton widow of E Clayton late of Manan county had for a pension, the difficulty was whether the marriage took place before 1794 The law now being changed to 1800 I hope there will be no difficulty in the certificate giving - if there is be so good as to transmit either the original or copies of all the papers accompanying the application to me
I have the honour to be your servant
Yours Truly Hon J L Edwards

HOUSTON MAR 21 VA. George
Free
George W. Crawford Secretary of War City of Washington D.C.
J. A. B. [unclear] 26 March, 1849 to Mr. [unclear] of [unclear] Adjutant General to the [unclear] Hqs. [unclear] 26/49 Com. on [unclear] Mr. [unclear] [unclear] J. B. [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] 19/49 [unclear] 27/49

Virginia Marion County March the 19 th 1849
Sir some twelve or eighteen months since Mrs. Elizabeth Clayton the widow of the late Elisha Clayton (who was a soldier of the revolution and as such drew a pension up to the time of his death) made application to the war department for a pension
The testimony in relation to her marriage was principally taken by myself and although it may not establish the fact of her marriage before the first day of January 1794 beyond doubt yet I am satisfied that it is as well established as 99 cases in a hundred can be. She was married to Elisha Clayton as appears by the testimony in the state of Maryland she says about fifteen miles from Cumberland. I have written to that county (Allegany) to have the records examined for the purpose of getting record evidence but have received for answer that no record has been kept of marriages in that county so early as 1794
I have conversed fully and freely with Mrs. Clayton about the her marriage & I am perfectly satisfied that she was married to Clayton before the year 1794 and that she is as much entitled to her pension as any widow who has drawn a like pension. The application was made through the Hon. W. G. Brown an late member of Congress. who it seemed to me was rather opposed to the pension being allowed. Mrs. Clayton is a highly respectable old lady & has raised a large family of children one of her sons has frequently been a member of the legislature of this state
I ask you to re-examine her papers and if you should be of opinion, the evidence is not sufficient please lay her papers before the President for

examination I have told the old lady, I would ask for an appeal in her behalf, as soon as the new administration was formed.
Under the act of July last she would be entitled to a pension, but only from that time I presume not from the death of her husband.
Present me respectfully to William B. Preston and say to him that I am in hopes that his admin- istration of the Navy department will add to his reputation.
I am your fellow citizen J. S. Haymond
Howr G. W. Crawford

H.R. Dec 11/49
Hon. Wm L Brown.
Asks attention to his ap- -peal on Mrs Clayton's Claim.
B. 74. Rec Dec 13/49 Pension Office

Hall A R Febry 11 th /49
Sir
In the case of Mrs Clayton's appeal from the decision of the court of Pensylvania - You will pardon me for again calling your attention to it The old Ladies life like your own brilliant Administration has but a few days to run and she feels confident if her case can  be  acted upon that she will get the relief she asks If it is not likely in the prison of business that you can look into her case could I ask you to inclose

To one her papers I am truly your servant
W. J. Brown
Dear Mr. L. Mary Sec. War

Kingwood May 27/1849
Sir
In the case of Elizabeth Clayton widow of Elish Clayton late of Morgan county Va for a pension under the laws granting pensions to widows of soldiers of the revolution when they were married before 1st Jan 1794 You decided against her application I took an appeal from that decision to the Secretary of war who has affirmed the same - She now makes application under the act of 1848 I herewith send her declaration to be filed with the Evidence labeled in her former Declaration if a certificate can issue on that evidence please send the same to me If not please file all her papers together as I have now exhausted all my efforts in her behalf I have the honor to be your obedient servant
Yrs G Brown Hon J. L. Edwards Com pen

✓ Department of the Interior Washington
12 May, 1849.
Sir -
You are requested to transmit to this Department the papers in the cases of Elisha Clayton, dec'd, and Elizabeth Clayton, widow of Elisha Clayton, together with the envelopes in both cases.
Elisha Clayton was a pensioner on the Virginia roll, under the Act of 7 June 1832, at $80. per annum .
Very respectfully Your obedient servant
J. Emory
Secretary -
James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions -

Aug 20th
To the Secretary of War
Washington City
Jan 8. 1849
Value of the debt of the estate of the deceased to an equal value from the estate of the deceased
John N. Brown
Jan 4. 1849  James of Rigs

Hall N.R. Jan'y 6 th 1849
Sir
Some weeks since I took an appeal † from the decision of the Com t of Pensions in the case of Mrs Clayton. Hearing that more important business would engross your time, and that the case would be lost sight of I have ventured to call your attention to it; hoping that you may find it convenient at some early day to pass on her appeal - If it should be adverse to her claim could I ask you to inclose all her papers to me.
I have the honour to be your serv- ant
M c G Brown
on the claim of Mrs Elizabeth Clayton, December 15. 1848. B. 547 - Sent to Pension Office for report.

Washington D.C., Nov 12, 1860
Sir:
In the matter of the claim for Revolutionary Pension under act of July 7. 1838. of Mrs Elizabeth Blayton , widow of Elisha Blayton Dec d , of Virginia (who is now pensioned under the act of Feby 1848) I have to request a reexamination, and revision of all the proof now on file with the papers with a view to the allowance of her claim for pension under the first mentioned act, and herewith present a power of Attorney from her as my authority in the premises.
I am well assured that by a very careful analysis of the testimony filed, it will be found that Mrs Blayton must have been married to her husband in October 1793. John Blayton declared on 2 d Feby 1847 that he was 51 years old at that time - that his mother after being married 12 months had a stillborn infant, and that he was himself born several years afterward. Mrs Elizabeth Dawson on

the 29 th of November 1846, declared that she was then 60 years of age, and that at that time, namely, November 29, 1846, she knew the parties to have been married more than 52 years. The testimony of Mrs Cunningham is also directly to the same point.
Mrs Clayton claims pension under the act of July 7, 1838, from March 31, 1845 (or 1843 perhaps) when her husband died to the 4 March 1848, and I trust that by a revision of the proof in the case the justice of her claim will be clearly seen.
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t P. M. Henry
Geo C. Whiting Esq } Com te of Pensions }

No 12588
Elizabeth Clayton
wid of Elihu
son
act 7 May 1838

I am instructed to file the inclosed affidavit with the application of Elizabeth Claytons of Va for a pension hoping that it may prove satisfactory on the points on which you heretofore had your doubts. I have the honor to be your servant
Thos Brown
J S Edwards Esq. Clerk of Pension

Fairmount Pa
June 1. 1855-
Sir:-
Yours of the 10 th  ult to Mrs. Elizabeth Clayton widow of Celestia Clayton deceased, has just been handed me for reply, -
The evidence of service of said Celestia Clayton & should think is in the War or Pensions Department, said Celestia I am informed entered the service in New Jersey - served in the battle of Monmouth & was at one time taken prisoner and carried to New York and there kept for about 9 months and then exchanged -
I do not know whether in what company or company -

miss said Elisha served on the names of the offi- cers under whom he ser- ved, but for the same must refer you to the original application of said Elisha for a Pension, and if upon reference to the said original application and evidence therein filed or referred to no record can be found of said Elisha's service please advise me in what service said Elisha in his original declaration claimed to have served, the names of the officers etc. so that I can trace his service up to
Upon an application for bounty land, as you does your office

examine in the other departments for evidence of service to,
Very Respectfully,
Yours &c
Thos. G. Watson
P. S. In what office would the Pay Rolls or Receipts of Revolutionary soldiers be found. And also the Rolls of the Com- pany in which said Eleazar served, —
T. G. Watson

7183
Apportionment for re-examination of Elizabeth Clayton's claim under act 3. Mar.
1855-
26.529
26.529
160

Fairmount Va.
May 27. 1856 2
Dear Sir:-
I desire the application of Elizabeth Clayton (widow of Celestia, of the revolutionary war) under act of 3 d Mar. 1855 for bounty land re-examined in connection with her application for a Pension and evidence thereunto filed or referred to and the act of 14 th May 1856. She is a pensioner I think at the rate of 80 d per year.
I have not the number of her application under act 3 Mar 1855, but her application was filed about the 19 th Mar 1855 and her claim resuspended the 10 th May 1855.
Very Respectfully, Yours &c.
T. G. Walton

Potomac Hill 600 10 July
Force
Dear
William G. Brown House of representatives City of Washington
Col. Spurgeon -and now is the ripe seasonal ele- -ct to the legis- lature of Va from the com- munity of Manassas and a gentle man of high slavery and unquestionable meracity Philip Brown

Marion County July the 9 th 1846
W m G. Brown
Dear Sir Mrs Blayton the mother of John Blayton whom you know very well, has some time since applied for her pension or half pay, (her husband having been a soldier of the revolution) And I was in Fairmount the other day and she told me that she had been informed that she was not a going to get her money yet that she understood the war department wanted record evidence of
She has made out the time when she was married and she has if you will look at the papers see that she has proved by a half sister Mrs Cunningham her marriage she was married I believe in Pennsylvania where I believe a record is not always kept of their Marriages
You know that the Blayton family are as respectable as any family in our county her oldest son John Blayton has frequently represented the counties of Monongalia & Marion in the house of Delegates
her son John Blayton and myself was soldiers in the late war. we are about the

same age or was then I am now in my 83 rd year his mother I understand was married about one year before he was born so you will see from this that they must have been married in time to entitle her to her pension.
I ask of you in behalf of Mrs. Clayton that you will give this matter your personal attention and communicate the result to me.
I am respectfully yours &c
J. S. Haymond
Hon. W m G. Brown

Hon. Mr. G. B. Cameron
J. Edwards Esq. Pension office Washington
Dec 17/45

Capital Decm 6 th 1848
Dear Sir
permit me to call your attention once more to the application of the widow of E Clayton late of Mason county Virginia for a pension. If the testimony is what it is represented to be I think in the hurry of business it may not have had a fair investigation. I can not satisfy her and her friends that I have used due diligence in the prosecution of this claim. I wish you would state distinctly the objection to its allowance if it is again rejected and inclose the whole papers or copies to me with a view of enabling me to do what I think right in the premises.
I have the honour to be with high respect your servant
Thos G Brown
Hon J L Edwards

Capital July 13th 1846
Dr Sir
I herewith inclose to you the letter of Col Hayward on the subject of Mrs Claytons Pension. I can say that John Clayton who is said to be the oldest son of the marriage mentioned is as old in my opinion as he is made by Col Hayward. I know Mr Clayton will having served with him frequently in the Legislature of Va and have always understood from reputation (having heard it from Mr Clayton and many others who served with him) that he was a soldier of the last war. I need not say that the family of Mrs Clayton is among the most respectable of my district.
I do not recollect whether Mrs Claytons papers are before you or sent home to her for further proof. If the papers are with you I wish this communication filed

with them if not that it be filled with them when they return to your office with high resp ect I remain your servant
Thos Brown

Power of Attorney Revolutionary Pension Act of July 1848
Elizabeth Clayton widow of Elisha Clayton, dec d of Virginia. Claims increase of pension
G. M. Henry Present
Nov 12/60.

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all Men by these Presents: That I, Elizabeth Clayton of the County of Morgan and State of Virginia the Widow of Elisha Clayton whose claim for Pension under the act of Congress, approved the 27 th day of July 18 28 was allowed only from the 11 th of March 18 28 .
I do hereby constitute and appoint JOHN H. HOFFMAN , of Morgantown, Va., my true and lawful Attorney, irrevocably for me, and in my name and place, and with power of substitution, to examine all the records, letters, affidavits, and other documents and papers connected with the aforesaid claim now on file in the Department , as well as the Muster Rolls and other records that may show the Military services of the said Elisha Clayton and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever, touching the premises, in order to prosecute said claim to some result, and to receive the Certificate when issued: hereby revoking all powers of attorney heretofore given for a like purpose, and confirming whatsoever my said attorney shall, in my name, legally do in the premises. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 6 th day of October 18 60 .
ATTEST: Elisha Clayton John H. Hoffman
Elizabeth Clayton her mark
Acknowledged and subscribed before me, a Justice of the Peace, for the aforesaid County of Morgan and State of Virginia ; and I do certify that of my own personal knowledge the aforesaid Elizabeth Clayton is the Widow of the said Elisha Clayton who was a Revolutionary Pensioner .
Witness my hand and seal, this the 6 th day of October , 18 60 .
E. H. Bright , J. P.
STATE OF Virginia } COUNTY OF Morgan } ss.
I do certify, that E. H. Bright , Esquire, before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was made, was at the time of its being made, a Justice of the Peace for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the above is his genuine signature.
Witness my hand and the seal of the County Court for said County, this 6 th day of October , 18 60 .
_____, Clerk.

Power of Attorney.
Elizabeth Blayton
Widow of
Elisha Blayton of
State of Virginia
to
JOHN H. HOFFMAN,
Morgantown, Va.
I hereby Authorize
Capt. P. M. Henry of Washington City D.C. to Prosecute this claim
John H. Hoffman

pa ret.
free
James I. Edwards esq. Comr of Pension War Department Washington city
Admiral as a private $150 year
E. Mayton —

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Ebenezer Clayton which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned 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? NO VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
*QUERE V. 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 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.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
‡QUERE XVI. 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 paper 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.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.
One of these objections for which Mr Clayton's papers were returned, was, that he had not definitely expressed the length of his service, without which no favorable decision can be had in his case
They are therefore, again returned that he may fix on the period in which he served as pointed out in the Rule 5, to which his attention is drawn—
That he was " almost constantly " out during the years 1779 & 1780, affords the Department no means of judging how long that was—

In the case of Mrs Clayton for a pension under the act of the 7 th July 1838
It is admitted that her husband was a soldier of the revolution and drew a pension as such
Was Mrs Clayton married prior to 1794 - she declaring she was marri- ed on the 15 th Oct 1793 Ex No 1
John Clayton the oldest living child was born 2 nd July 1797 as proven by himself and he says he always understood there was an older child than himself in Ex No 2
Mrs Cunningham proves on the 19 th of Novm 1846 that she was then 63 years old that she was not more than 12 years old when Mrs Clayton was married in her two depositions of the 17 March and 19 Novm 1846 showing that she must have been born some time between March and Novm 1783 if she was 11 years old at the marriage it proves the marriage to have been in 1793 as alledged by Mrs Clayton