Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30,949, Lewis Corbin, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Corbin, Lewis
NUMBER
S. 30.949
CONTENTS

Duplicate Certificate issued June 1839 and sent to Paris Paris Kentucky
Death not in A B
130 5- Kentucky.
is Corbin
Resident in the State of Kentucky who was a pr. S er g t in the company commanded by Captain Jamison — of the reg t commanded by Col Stevens in the Brig d — mile for 20 months for 1785
  14 mo. 46.66   6 " 30 —   76.66 
Entered on the Roll of Kentucky rate of 76 Dollars 66 Cents per annum. commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
rate of Pension issued the 7 day of June 1833 and sent to Hon R. Johnson, Christian Academy.
to the 4th of March 1833 $53.32 Sust. allowance ending Oct 1833 " 38.33
$ 191.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Entered by Wm Allison Clerk, E. Vol. 7 Page 5.
Ex.

Lewis Corbin
21085
Post Office "Paris Kentucky"

State of Kentucky Bourbon County set.
On this 7 th day of January 1833 personally appeared in Open Court before the Justices of the County Court for said County of Bourbon now sitting Lewis Corbin (a minister of the Gospel) being a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged 78 years the 4 th of April last past 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.
In the month of October 1775 I entered the service of the United States as a private Militia man in Culpepper County State of Virginia. That I entered the service a volunteer minuteman but I believe I did enter for any particular period. That I served in the Company of Capt John Jamison of which Gabriel Long was the Lieutenant and David Jamison was the Ensign. That the Regiment was commanded by Col. Edward Stephens, but I do not recollect the names of any of the other field officers, but I recollect that Col. Abraham Buford was then the Captain of one of the Companies belonging to the same Battalion. We marched from Culpepper County, to Williamsburgh where we remained several weeks and then one half of the Battalion was sent across James River and we marched to the Great Bridge where we remained until after the Battle and I recollect that Col. Charles Scott who then commanded a regiment joined us before the Battle and that his regiment was in the Battle. We were then marched to Norfolk where we remained until after the Burning of that place. The following spring or beginning of summer we were marched to Suffolk where we remained for some time. From there we were marched to marched to Williamsburgh and from there permitted to return home. That I served at this time a tour of eight months at least as a private soldier in the Virginia militia, but I do not recollect at what particular time I was discharged nor do I recollect whether I got a regular written discharge or not.
In fall 1776 I again volunteered as a private minuteman and private soldier the County of Culpepper and State of Virginia to serve in the militia of said State but not for any definite period. I do not with certainty recollect the names of any of the Officers with whom I served but I think the Company to which I belonged was commanded by Capt John Green. We marched from Culpepper to Williamsburg and from there to James River Town and there we acted as a guard to watch James River as the British ships were at that time cruising on it.

River. At James Town I was taken sick with the fever and ague and permitted to return home on furlough where I lay sick six months and when I recovered I was not again called into the service. This Tour including the time I lay sick upon and was at home on furlough amounted to at least nine months. I do not recollect exactly the time when I obtained the furlough nor do I believe that I got any written discharge. In summer 1780 I was drafted into the militia as a private soldier for three months in Culpepper County Virginia and served out my Tour in the Company of Capt William Staunton of the Virginia Militia. Immediately after I was enrolled I was appointed a sergeant in Capt Staunton's Company and served in that capacity during the whole of the Tour. We marched from place to place between Richmond and William's burgh until we were driven by the Enemy to into Orange County Virginia and encamped at a place called the Raccoon Ford. There we were reinforced and the Enemy then retreated and we followed them and encamped at a place called the Hobson's Hills at where my Tour of three months expired and I returned home, but I do not recollect having that I got any discharge nor do I recollect exactly the at what time I returned home but I am satisfied I served out my whole Tour. General La Fayette was the highest officer in Command at that time and General Anthony Wayne Col. Dark, Col. Alcock, and Col. Matthews were the principle officers that I now recollect. In the latter part of the same year I was again drafted as a private militia man in the same County to serve a Tour of three months in the Virginia Militia and was immediately appointed a sergeant and served in that capacity during the whole Tour. I was marched from the place of enlistment to the Falls of the Rappahannock River to guard a place called Hunter's Forge and remained there some time and I think we staid there until the expiration of the Term of service. I think there were no field officers with us during that Tour and I think I belonged to Capt Wm McClanahan Company of Virginia Militia but I do not recollect the name of any other officer belonging to the detachment. I do not exactly recollect exactly at time what time I was discharged and I do do not believe I ever get any a written discharge. In the latter part of the summer or early In the fall of the year 1781 I was again drafted as a private soldier in the same County to serve another Tour of three months in the Virginia Militia

and was immediately made orderly sergeant of the Company and served in that capacity during the whole War. I belonged to the Company of Capt. Hankinson Head of Col. Elias Edmond's Regiment. Thomas Spilman was Lieutenant and Thomas was Ensign of the Company. During this War I was
at the Siege of York and at the surrender of Cornwallis after which we were detained retained in the service for the purpose of guarding the prisoners to the place of destination. I served out my War but do not recollect that I got any discharge nor do I recollect exactly at what time my term of service expired. I have no documentary evidence of my services, that I do not exactly recollect at what time my several periods of service expired and if I ever had any discharge I have lost them as I have none now in my possession. That there is no other Clergyman residing my neighbor has not so do I and I do not believe that any Clergymen can certify or know any thing about the reputation or belief in my neighborhood of my my having been a soldier of the Revolution. And I do hereby relinquish every claim to a pension or annuity except the present and I declare that my name is not upon the Pension Roll of any agency in any State. The following questions were propounded by the Court. 1 st Where and in what year were you born? Have you any record of your age? 2 nd Where were you living when you entered the service were called into the service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War and where do you now live? 4 th How were you called into the service were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute? And if a substitute for whom? 5 th State the names of some of the Regular officers who were in the troops where you served and such continental and militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service? 6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it? 7 th State the names of the persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for

for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution? To the first I answered that I was born in King George County State of Virginia on the 4 th of April 1754. To the second I answered that I have a record of my age in a Concordance of the Scriptures now in my possession. To the 3 rd I answered that I was living in Culpepper County Virginia when I was called into the service and resided there until 1797 when I removed to the State of Kentucky and have resided there ever since. To the 4 th I answered that I volunteered twice and was drafted three times but was never a substitute. The 5 th is answered in the Body of my declaration. To the 6 th I answered that I never did to my recollection receive any discharge from the service. To the 7 th I answered that I am known to Abner Shropshire, Robert Soragin in my present neighborhood and who can testify to as to my character for veracity and their belief as to my services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Sworn to a subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Lewis Corbin
We Abner Shropshire Robert Soragin in the neighborhood of Lewis Corbin in Bourbon County and State of Kentucky do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with s d Corbin who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 78 years old as he has stated that we have known him as a preacher of the gospel for the last thirty or thirty five years that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. And we do further certify that there is no other Clergyman residing in the neighborhood of s d Corbin and we do not believe that any Clergyman knows anything about the belief neighborhood belief or reputation as to his having been a soldier of the Revolution.

reputation as to his having been a soldier of the Revolution.
Sworn to the and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Abner Shropshire
Robert Sorenson
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter that 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 do further certify that it appears to them that Abner Shropshire Robert Sorenson who have signed the preceding certificate reside in the neighborhood of the S. Corbin in Bourbon County State of Kentucky, that they are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Thomas P. Smith Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Lewis Corbin for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal of office this 7 th day of January in the year 1833.
Thos. P. Smith. Clk

The amended declaration of Lewis Corbin in the Scott Circuit Court this 31 day of May H 43 B - He states that he served at least the following length of time at each tour as stated in the body of his declaration which he now amends & now refers to & makes a part of this amended declaration May the first tour, when he volunteered in the year 1875 under Capt John Jameson he served at least eight months. See his declaration, which gives the detail I see the affidavit of Col Miriam Buford who served as a captain in the same volunteer corps he proved at least eight months. The second tour he volunteered as described in his declaration, & he actually served three months, the balance of the tour he was Sick  at at home - making in these two tours Eleven months. The third tour under Capt Wm Stanton was for three months & he faithfully served the 3 months see his original declaration, in this

tour he served as orderly  a Sergeant making 14 months - the next tour he entered for & served three months under Capt Wm Mc Clannahan, see the original declaration for detail making 14 months - the next tour was for three months which he served out faithfully at the Taking of Barn Wallis & guarding prisoners under Capt Hankerson Reed see original declaration making this tour he served as orderly Sergeant twenty months in all, actual services and that by reason of old age & the consequent loss of memory he can not be more minute & particular as to his services, but he is certain of positive that he served at least twenty months in the two tours as above stated for such service claim a Pension - He refers to the proof of Capt Burch, who was also at the Siege of York also
Test R. H. Johnson
Lewis Corbin
Sworn to in open court May 31. 1853 by Lewis Corbin Test J. H. Humphreys Clerk

We John J Johnson a Deacon of the Christian Religion residing in the County of Scott and R. M. Johnson residing in the same County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Lewis Corbin who has subscribed and sworn to the above annexed declaration. that we believe to be 79 or 80 years of age. that he is respected and believed, in the Neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion May 31 st 1833. J. J. Johnson R. M. Johnson
Sworn & subscribed in open court the day & year aforesaid J. H. Humphreys clk
On the application of Lewis Corbin for a pension And The said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after posting 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 John J Johnson who has signed the necessary  annexed to the declaration certificate is a Clergyman resident in said County of Scott and that R. M. Johnson who has signed the same is a Resident in the said County of Scott and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
J. James A. Humphreys. Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County of Scott. do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the

matter of the application of Lewis Corbin for a pension In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 31 st day of May 1833.
J. H. Humphreys etc the amended statement list of Lewis Corbin in the Scott Grant

21,685.
Lewis Corbin: Kentucky.
Paris
Benjamin B. Ford, Clk.: Bourbon County, Kentucky.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Lewis Corbin, of Bourbon Ky., Ky.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol. 1775. 8 Pv. Capt. Garrison, Lieut. Gabriel Long, Ensign David Garrison. Col. Edward Stevens. Culpeper Co. from thence to Williamsburg: Norfolk: from thence to Suffolk: from thence to Williamsburg. Culpeper Co. Va. Aged 78 years Living with daughter, Mary.   Vol. 1776. At least 9. Pv. Capt. John Green. Gen. Lafayette, Col. Dark, Col. Alcock, Col. Matthews. Culpeper from thence to Williamsburg.   Drafted '80. 3. ser- geant. Capt. Wm. H. Blanton. Culpeper from thence to Williamsburg, to James town. Orange County Va. from Culpeper to the Rappahannock.   Drafted '80. 3. " Capt. Wm. H. Blanton.   " 1781. 3. orderly sergeant. Capt. Henson Read, Lt. Th. Spilman, Ensign Thomas. Col. Elias Balmond. York.    I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

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

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
W. R. Turner

Rec. audited letter in misc file checked in re. is Cpt Hankerson Read April 27, 1937
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BA-J/MCS/eel Lewis Corbin-S.30949 Am
Mr. Eugene Whittington Hales Building Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you state that you are trying to establish the record of your ancestor, Hankerson Read, in the Revolutionary War and request to know whether or not he made application for pension and if not, you desire confirmation of the statement that Lewis Corbin, of Culpeper County, Virginia, served in the company of Captain Hankerson Read.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon the service in the Revolutionary War of a Hankerson Read. The record of Lewis Corbin is furnished you herein in which it is shown that Hankerson Read served as a captain in the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.30949, based upon the military service of Lewis Corbin.
He was born April 4, 1754, in King George County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops as follows: from October, 1775, eight months as private in Captain John Jamison's company in Colonel Edward Stephens' regiment; from the fall of 1776, nine months as private in Captain John Green's company; from the summer of 1780, three months as sergeant in Captain William Staunton's company; in 1780, three months as sergeant in Captain William McClanahan's company; in the fall of 1781, three months as orderly sergeant in Captain Hankinson Read's company in Colonel Elias Edmunds' regiment and was at the siege of Yorktown and surrender of Cornwallis.
He lived in Culpeper County, Virginia, until 1797, when he moved to Kentucky.

Lewis Corbin was allowed pension on his application executed January 7, 1833, at which time he was living in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
In 1833 it was stated that he had been a Baptist preacher for the last forty-five years.
In 1854, his son, John R. Corbin, was a resident of Henry County, Kentucky. There are no further data relative to the family of the soldier.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

from 1775 print Sept 20 months. Print. 14 mo. 46.66 Sept 6 " 30. - $76.66
Col. John D. Johnson Hon. R. D. Johnson Chestnut Street Phila. Pa. Col. J. D. Johnson Pension Office City of Washington

I have not the certificate of Col Buford Several Certificates within a few days. I send the amended declaration of the Revd Lewis Corbin, a distin- guished Baptist Preacher for the last 45 years, of most distinguished piety, integrity & patriotism. He is poor & greatly afflicted with the Grovel . I ask the favor of you to look over the amended declaration before you put down the Papers as I know every thing is correct & you cannot doubt I have known him 30 years. Send me the Certificate forth with & oblige
Rh. Johnson 21. May 1833
N.B. Mr Corbin lives near the Scott line & is as well known in Scott as Bourbon & Scott Court being in Session we have some business in Scott.

J. L. Cavanagh Comm. of Pensions
Mr Lewis Corbin, Paris, Kentucky

ms 10. Ms. A. 9. 2. 20
SL
J. L. Edwards esq. Commonpleas of Pensylvania City of Washington

The affidavit of Joseph Burch taken on the 3 rd day of Jany 1833 being sworn states that he was in the Army commanded by Lafayette in Virginia in 1780 and that he was at the Siege of York in 1781. that from conversation with Lewis Corbin whom he thought was dead but he was in the same Army and at the Siege of York that he has known Mr Lewis Corbin for many years and believes him to be of the age as stated in his declaration that from the circumstances mentioned by Mr Corbin as happening at the Siege and in the Army he has no hesitation to say that he was there and I do further state that I consider the statements of Mr Lewis Corbin as entitled to credit.
Joseph Burch
State of Kentucky.
Scott County Set.
I John Brantham one of the Justices of the peace for the County aforesaid do certify that Joseph Burch this day personally appeared before me and made to the foregoing affidavit given under my hand the 3 rd day of Jany 1833.
J Brantham J.P.

State of Kentucky.
Scott County ss
When A Ford clerk
of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that John Breakean Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit of Joseph Breakean principals to have been taken and at the time of making said affidavit and now is one of the Justices of the peace for said County and authorized by law to administer Oaths.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the 3rd day June 1853 and 41st year of the Commonwealth
A. M. Allen A. Ford Clerk

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The Affidavit of Col. Abraham Buford Scott County Kentucky taken at his own House the 11 th first day, January 1833 he being duly sworn sayeth — That in the Year of 1775 he was personally acquainted with Lewis Borbin and in the summer of that year the Culpepper Minute Battalion was embodied in which I was appointed Captain wherein I recollect said Lewis Borbin was installed in said Battalion in the latter part of said summer or in the beginning of that fall he Borbin marched to Williams- burg in said Battalion when we continued many weeks from which place half said Battalion and said Borbin with them was dropt over James River and marched to the great Bridge where they remained until after the Battle there They were marched to Norfolk where they remained until after the burning of Norfolk the following spring or beginning of summer when we were marched back to Suffolk where we remained some time from there to Williamsburg

In on which place permitted to return home during all which time of service the said Lewis Corbin remained in service with part of the Battalion This Affiant is therefore authorized to say that the said Corbin in said time must have served eight or nine months This Affiant is Eighty Three Years Old and Further Saith Not A. Buford
State of Kentucky Scott County sc This Day Col. Abraham Buford personally came Before me the undersigned one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the County and state aforesaid and signed and made oath to the facts contained in the foregoing affidavit Given under my hand this first day of January 1833 John Rankin J.P.
State of Kentucky
Scott County Ycl.
John Rankin Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that John Rankin was before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken and the time of taking said affidavit and now is one of the

acting Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and Qualified and full faith and Credit is and ought to be given to all his Official Acts as well within as without this Commonwealth.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and caused the Seal of the said County to be affixed at my Office in Geo Town the 1 st day of Jany 1833. and 4 th Year of the Commonwealth.
A. H. Ben P. French

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
County of Bourbon, Kentucky ss.
On this twenty eighth day of April 1839, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Bourbon personally appeared Lewis Corbin who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain John Jamieson in the regiment commanded by Colonel Stevens in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Kentucky that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which certificate, on or about the fourth day of March 1839 at or near he missed from his pocket book, where he had kept it for years, and which he has not been able to find since, and cannot tell what has become of it.
Sworn and subscribed to, before } me, the day and year aforesaid. }
Lewis Corbin
H. C. Style.
Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid.
NOTES.—The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
□ If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics , and insert, in lieu thereof, " but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one. "
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, setting forth that the officer before whom the affidavit may be made is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be.
When a person acting as an Agent or Attorney for a Pensioner, loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person is also required, which must be authenticated as above.
□ 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 be sent with the papers.
□ Mode of authenticating papers. —In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small 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.
□ No attention will be given to applications from persons who act as agents, unless they are known at the War Department or are vouched for as respectable persons by some one who is known to the Department.

Commonwealth of Kentucky County of Bourbon
I Thomas P Smith Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that the within named W B Dyle is an acting Justice of said Court and County that his signature is genuine and his acts entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this 26 th day of April 1839.
Thos P Smith Clerk.
State of Kentucky
Scott County, Set.
This day Ben B Ford personally appears before me and made oath that he is well acquainted with Lewis Corbin. that he knows him to be the identical person alluded to in the pension certificate which has been sent. that he also with Reskots. certifying for said Lewis Corbin to make him to draw his pension when he was in the possession of the certificate. and there is no man who is entitled to more credit when on his oath than said Corbin May 1 st 1839
Ben. B. Ford.
State of Kentucky Scott County Set.
This day personally appears before me Ben B Ford. and made oath to the truth of the above statement. and I do certify that said Ford. is entitled to full credit when on oath and that he is a man of veracity & truth. Thus, 4. May 1839 Geo. Rawlins J.P. & B

State of Kentucky
Scott County ss
I Rev B Ford Clerk
of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that John Rawlins whose signature is attached to the foregoing Certificate is an acting Judge of the Peewee in and for the County aforesaid that the signature purporting to be his is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of my office in Georgetown the 1 st day of May 1839. In the Year of the Commonwealth
At Rev B Ford Clerk

Revolutionary.
Act 7. June 1832.
Lewis Corbin, Pensioner. Kentucky.
Power of Attorney to examine papers, for Claim for Increase.
Ch. C. Tucker, Atty.
Present.
11 July 54.

State of Kentucky Henry County
Know all men by these presents
That I. John R. Corbin adm d of Lewis Corbin dec d and a chs d and heir of said Lewis Corbin dec d do hereby constitute and appoint Charles C. Tucker of Washington City D.C. and C. M. Mathews of Henry County Kentucky or either of them my true and lawful attorneys and agents to prosecute the claim of Lewis Corbin dec d for any amount of Revolutionary pension or increase of pension that may be due under the provisions of the act of March 18. 1818 or any other act or resolution of Congress and I hereby authorize my said attorneys to examine all papers and documents in relation to said claim on file in the departments at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments and to receive the certificate which may be issued for said claim and to appoint one or more substitutes in their for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all other things that I might or could do were I personally present. hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorneys may lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my hand and seal this 3 rd day of July 1854
John R. Corbin
In presence of: }
J. M. Bruce
State of Kentucky Henry County
On this 3 rd day of July 1854 before me a Notary of the County Court of Henry County personally appeared John R. Corbin and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act and for the purposes therein mentioned
J. M. Taylor P. H. H. 66

State of Kentucky
Henry County 3
On this 3 rd day of July 1854 before me the undersigned a Justice of the County Court in and for said County and State aforesaid personally appeared John R Corbin a resident of said County and made oath according to Law that he is the identical John R. Corbin who executed the foregoing power of attorney and that he is directly interested in said claim and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my said attorney may use in prosecuting said claim.
John R Corbin
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
J. G. Taylor P. H. H. C.
State of Kentucky
Henry County
I Edmund P. Thomas Clerk of the County Court of Henry County and State of Kentucky do hereby certify that John R. Corbin Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit and acknowledgment were made and who has hitherto signed the same with his proper name was at the time of so doing a Justice or Judge of said County Court in and for the County & State aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn that his signature is genuine and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 3 rd day of July 1854. R. A. Thomas Sec for E. P. Thomas C

February 3, 1937
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/MCS Lewis Corbin S. 30949
Mrs. Effie Sowers 1918 E. Pacific Avenue Spokane Washington
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Lewis Corbin who served in the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 30949, based upon the military service of Lewis Corbin.
He was born April 4, 1754, in King George County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops as follows: from October, 1775, eight months as private in Captain John Jamison's company in Colonel Edward Stephens' regiment; from the fall of 1776, nine months as private in Captain John Green's company; from the summer of 1780, three months as sergeant in Captain William Staunton's company; in 1780, three months as sergeant in Captain William McClanahan's company; in the fall of 1781, three months as orderly sergeant in Captain Hankinson Read's company in Colonel Elias Edmunds' regiment and was at the siege of York and surrender of Cornwallis.
He lived in Culpeper County, Virginia, until 1797 when he moved to Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 7, 1833, at which time he was living in Bourbon County, Kentucky.

In 1833 it was stated that Lewis Corbin had been a Baptist preacher for the last forty-five years.
In 1854 his son, John R. Corbin, was a resident of Henry County, Kentucky. There are no further data relative to the family of the soldier.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of Lewis Corbin, the name and address of the person to whom it was paid and possibly the date of soldier's death, it is suggested that you address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., giving the following data: Lewis Corbin, Certificate 13725, issued June 7, 1833, rate $76.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

January 6, 1933
Mrs. C. W. Sowers Route 8 Spokane Washington
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Lewis Corbin S. 30949 BA-J/MCS
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information in regard to Lewis Corbin who served during the Revolution.
The data furnished below were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 30949, based upon the military service of Lewis Corbin.
While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops as follows: from October, 1775, eight months as private in Captain John Jamison's Company in Colonel Edward Stephens' Regiment; from the fall of 1776, nine months as private in Captain John Green's Company; from the summer of 1780, three months as sergeant in Captain William Staunton's Company; in 1780, three months as sergeant in Captain William McClanahan's Company; in the fall of 1781, three months as orderly sergeant in Captain Hankinson Read's Company in Colonel Elias Edmunds' Regiment and was in the siege of York. our Com
He lived in Culpeper County, Virginia, until 1797 when he moved to Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 7, 1833, while a resident of Bourbon County, Kentucky.
In 1854 his son, John R. Corbin, was a resident of Henry County, Kentucky. There are no further data in the papers of this claim relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

ms
July 2, 1926
Mrs. Willard Buster Bucklin Mo.
Madam:
I have to advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 30949, that LEWIS CORBIN was born April 4, 1754, in King George County, Virginia.
While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted in October, 1775, and served eight months as private in Captain John Jamison's Company, Colonel Edward Stephens' Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in the fall of 1776 and served nine months in Captain John Green's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in the summer of 1780 and served three months as sergeant in Captain William Staunton's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in 1780 and served three months as sergeant in Captain William McClanahan's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in the fall of 1781 and served three months as orderly sergeant in Captain Hankinson Read's Company, Colonel Elias Edmunds' Virginia Regiment; he was at the siege of York.

He was allowed pension on his application executed January 7, 1833, while a resident of Bourbon County, Kentucky.
In 1854 his son, John R. Corbin, was a resident of Henry County, Kentucky.
There are no more data on file relative to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

me.
March 6, 1924
Mr. James W. Wigginton San Diego Calif.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 30949, it appears that Lewis Corbin was born April 4, 1754, in King George County, Virginia.
While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted in October, 1775, and served eight months as private in Captain John Jamison's Company, Colonel Edward Stephens' Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in the fall of 1776 and served nine months in Captain John Green's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in the summer of 1780 and served three months as Sergeant in Captain William Staunton's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in 1780 and served three months as Sergeant in Captain William McClanahan's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in the fall of 1781 and served three months as Orderly Sergeant in Captain Haukinson Read's Company, Colonel Elias Edmunds' Virginia Regiment; He was at the Siege of York.

He was allowed pension on his application executed January 7, 1833, while a resident of Bourbon County, Kentucky.
In 1854 his son, John R. Corbin, was a resident of Henry County, Kentucky. There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
S.F. 30.949
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Lewis Corbin a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Oct. 1775- 8 mos. Pvt. John Jamison Edward Stephens Va.   Fall of 1776 9 mos. John Green   Summer 1780 3 mos. Sergt. William Staunton   1780 3 mos. " William McClanahan   Fall 1781 3 mos. Orderly Sgt. Haukinson Read Elias Edmunds  
Battles engaged in, siege of York
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Calpeper Co. Va.
Date of application for pension Jany 7. 1833. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Bourbon County Ky.
Age at date of application, born Apr. 4. 1754 in King George Co. Va.
Remarks: In 1834 son John R. Corbin was a resident of Henry Co. Ky.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

M 233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
JUL 24 1923
192 ..
Chief of War Section Division.
Sir:
I have this day received from Mrs. A. D. Anderson
check No. _____
for $ 1.00 , requesting
post office address as per
letter herewith
check returned DW Finance Div not aw
Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
aw

aw July 25, 1923.
Mrs. W. B. Ardery, Rocellogan Paris, Ky.
Madam:
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to John Drebuler.
You are herewith furnished the history of the Revolutionary War pensioner Lewis Corbin, for which no fee is charged. and therefore is returned the check for one dollar on the Peoples Deposit Bank and Trust Co. of Paris, Ky.
Respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

8-1609.
Department of the Interior. BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
If not called for in 15 days, return to THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS. WASHINGTON, D. C.
RETURN TO WRITER UNCLAIMED
Directory Service Given No. 1.

IN REPLY REFER TO
Rev. & 1812 War Section
3-1865
mcs.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
March 6, 1924
Mr. James W. Wigginton San Diego Calif.
Sir:
You were furnished on November 15, 1922, the history of the only Revolutionary War pensioner named Benjamin Wigginton, W. 18283, found on the records of this Bureau. Owing to lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, it is not the practice to send the same record twice to one person.
Respectfully,
Commissioner

ms. 1.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
3-1865
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
March 6, 1924
Mr. James W. Wigginton San Diego Calif.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 30949, it appears that Lewis Corbin was born April 4, 1754, in King George County, Virginia.
While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted in October, 1775, and served eight months as private in Captain John Jamison's Company, Colonel Edward Stephens' Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in the fall of 1776 and served nine months in Captain John Green's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in the summer of 1780 and served three months as Sergeant in Captain William Staunton's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in 1780 and served three months as Sergeant in Captain William McClanahan's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in the fall of 1781 and served three months as Orderly Sergeant in Captain Haukinson Read's Company, Colonel Elias Edmunds' Virginia Regiment; He was at the Siege of York.

He was allowed pension on his application executed January 7, 1833, while a resident of Bourbon County, Kentucky.
In 1854 his son, John R. Corbin, was a resident of Henry County, Kentucky. There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
A handwritten signature in cursive script, reading "Washington Gardner". The signature is written in dark ink and is positioned above the title "Commissioner".
Commissioner

ESTABLISHED 1908
EUGENE WHITTINGTON & Co.
FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
HALES BUILDING
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.
February 9th, 1937.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Please note copy of the letter attached which I sent to the War Department. They tell me that their records are not complete, and that they have no information regarding Hankerson Read.
Can you tell me if there are any records in your Department that would indicate his service?
Yours very truly,
EUGENE WHITTINGTON.
EW:EF
enc o.k. 7

ESTABLISHED 1908
EUGENE WHITTINGTON & Co.
FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
HALES BUILDING
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.
January 20th, 1937.
C O P Y
War Department, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
My great, great grandfather was Hankerson Read of Culpepper County Virginia, and he is presumed to have served in the Revolutionary War, a fact that I wish to establish authoritatively.
I understand that there is among the pension papers in the file of Lewis Corbin, a Revolutionary soldier, an affidavit by Corbin to the effect that he served in the company of Hankerson Read, of Colonel Elias Edmond's regiment. I think this data can be found in "Auditors" accounts, XV, page 459, "Virginia Revolutionary Soldiers."
If, as this indicates, Captain Hankerson Read was in the Revolutionary War, is it possible for you to verify the fact from the rolls or other documents on file in your office? I shall be very much obliged to you if you would make an investigation and let me have a reply.
Yours very truly,
EUGENE WHITTINGTON.
EW:EF

1918 E. Pacific Ave. Spokane, Washington
January. 21 - 1937.
Director of Pension Washington
Dear Sir:-
Will you please examine the records to find the Pension No. of Lewis Corbin Rev. War Soldier from Virginia.
I do not have his service record, I know he was a soldier of that war but if he drew a pension or not. I do not know
Please send me his records and names of his wife and children if mentioned and when and where he died.
His granddaughter Joanna  Joanna was my grandmother. and I think her father was John. (son of Lewis Corbin. Will be grateful for all you can send me.
Mrs. Effie Sower.

Route 8. Spokane Washington
Dec 6 - 1932.
Director Pension Department
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir..
The John Sowers I am searching for the Revolutionary War record. Was either from Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania or of Maryland, his wife's name was Elizabeth. Had several children one son named Jacob.
I will be glad if you can locate his record and if a pension was given to his wife, naming the children and where she lived.
Will you please include the record of Lewis Corbin , Revolutionary War soldier of Virginia. If his wife received a pension and the names of his children.
And does the Pension rolls show W.O. 10 a pension granted to Jacob Sowers . War 1812 Private in the Regiment of United States Dragoons - Enlisted (place not stated) Mar. 26 - 1814 Also Captain R.G. Hills Company, dated Jan. 20 1816. wife
Mary — and several children. Jacob born at Fredrick Maryland. If he or his wife received a pension please give all data.
Is there any Patriotic order for descendents of the war of 1812?
Very Truly
Mrs. C. W. Sowers.
Route 8. Spokane Washington.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON October 8, 1932
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IN REPLY REFER TO: BA-J/EEH
Mrs. C.W.Sowers R.F.D.# 8 Spokane, Washington
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Sowers, a soldier of the Revolutionary War and John Rowe, of the War of 1812.
Revolutionary War and War of 1812 data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension based upon military service of soldiers of that war.
A careful search of the records has been made and no claim for pension found based upon the services of John Sowers, of the Revolution, as described by you, or John Rowe, of the War of 1812, who served in Kentucky Militia; all spellings of those surnames have been searched.
In order to obtain information in regard to the pension of Mary B. Sowers, Certificate Number 2177, Pennsylvania Archives, you should apply to the Librarian, Pennsylvania State Library, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the application was made to the state of Pennsylvania and not to the United States. This office has no record of her pension.
Very truly yours
A. D. Hiller
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Brookline Mo - 4 - 19 - 26 U.S. Commission of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir I have been trying to trace my ancestors that - I may be eligible to the D.A.R's I find that - I have an ancestor that - was a Revolutionary Soldier Private, and Sergeant; Virginia Militia, placed on the Pension Roll June 7-1833 age 79, from Bourbon Co Kentucky, by the name of Levis Corbin I will give you the names and dates of what - I have, and please connect-up the links between what - you find in Pension Dept - and this List -

James Corbin was Born Aug 28 1784 Bourbon Co Kentucky.
John C Corbin his Son was Born June 30th 1808. at Bourbon Co Kentucky.
J. M. Corbin Son of John C. Corbin Born March 31st. 1839 near Bloomington Macon Co Mo. His lost J. M. Corbin was my Father Thanking you for any Information you can give me I am Yours Truly
Mrs Hiland Buster,

Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
Honorable Washington Gardner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
I shall much appreciate it if you can send me any data contained in the files of the Pension Office relating to the services in the Regiments of the following:
John Winton, who enlisted from Loudoun County, Virginia.
John Winton, place of enlistment unknown.
Lewis Corbin, of Virginia.
The name Winton is sometimes spelled in the old records as Wington, Wigtonton and Wiginton.
With kindest regards and best wishes,
Your friend,
Clarence Cannon
Mr. Winton's wife Mary Winton

CLARENCE CANNON 9TH DISTRICT MISSOURI
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
January 10, 1925.
Honorable Washington Gardner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
I shall much appreciate it if you can send me any data contained in the files of the Pension Bureau relating to the services in the Revolutionary War of the following:
Benjamin Wigginton, who enlisted from Loudoun, County, Virginia. 518283
John Wigginton, of Loudoun County, Virginia. W6547 is the only John
John Wigginton, place of enlistment unknown.
Lewis Corbin, of Virginia.
The name Wigginton is sometimes spelled in the old records as Wiginton, Wiggonton and Wigington.
With kindest regards and best wishes,
Your friend,
Clarence Cannon

San Diego Calif.
Jan 26-24.
Bureau of Pensions Rev. War Record Dept Wash D.C.
Dear Commissioner
I should like the history of the service of Rev. Soldier Sargant Lewis Corbin son of William Corbin . They both enlisted from Va. Lewis Corbin was my Grand father. Thanking you in advance
Yours
Very Truly Jas. W. Wigginton
P.S.
Should also like the Secty of war - report on Benj. Wigginton J. in 1835 72-p 209. Enlisted in Loudoun Co & pensioned in Bedford Co. Va. none of Bedford Co that is a John Act Very Truly 1828. Adg. in Treasury, J. W.

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LYNNE KEMBLE RECEIVED JUL 24 1923

MRS. WILLIAM B. ARDERY ROCCLEGGAN PARIS, KENTUCKY
July 20 - 1983
Pension Dept., Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir
Will you kindly send me the Revolutionary Record of the following two men, and any family data your office may contain.
John Drebruler none born 1736 died in Bourbon Co. Ky, 1849 service, Md.
and
Sergt. Lewis Corbin where? born — 1754 died in Bourbon Co Ky 1840.
I wish these records for

MRS. WILLIAM B. ARDERY ROCCLEGGAN PARIS, KENTUCKY
Mrs Effie S. Hobson, who desires to join the U.A.R.
I enclose check for $1.00 and if this is not sufficient kindly let me know
Thanking you, I am
Very Truly Yours
Mrs W.B. Julia S. Ardery
Registrar Jennie Johnson Chapter U.A.R.

Nov. 22
Young
7 S.M.

Rev 20
1825 Adams St. Chicago, Ill. Nov. 14, 1920.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
I am trying to prove up to join the Daughters of the Revolution and would be most grateful for any information you could give me concerning a Revolutionary soldier Lewis Corbin. He was a Private and Sergeant from Virginia militia and recd his pension June 7, 1833, aged 79 at Bourbon

Co., Kentucky.
If there is any other Dept. I could write to for further information concerning Lewis Corbin, I would greatly appreciate your advice on the subject.
Most sincerely yours
Pauline E. Young.

Chicago Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution MRS. NOBLE C. SHUMWAY REGISTRAR 4547 NORTH ASHLAND AVENUE TELEPHONE RAVENSWOOD 3044 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Rev R
Oct. 18 1920
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Will you please send me a copy of the pension certificate of Lewis Corbin who served as private and sergeant from Va. in The Revolutionary War removing to Bourbon Co. Ky. afterward where he was living when he received a pension in 1833. Copy of certificate needed to prove descent from said Lewis Corbin for membership in The D.A.R. Thanking you in advance for the favor I am
Very truly Yours
Grace E. Shumway Registrar
(Mrs. Noble C. Shumway)

30949 Rev INVALID.
File No. 30,949
Lewis Robin
Sergt Rev me
Act: June 33
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 82
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1920 Nov. 22 Hist. to Mrs. Noble C. Chamway 1920 Dec. 18 Hist. to Pauline C. Young 1923 July 25 Hist. to Mrs. W. B. Cridley & check for one dollar returned ed to lib. aw. 1924 Mar. 6 Hist. to Mrs. W. Wigginton Mrs. 1925 Jan. 12 Hist. to Hon. Clarence Cannon. aw. 1926 July 2 Hist. to Mrs. Willard Bristle 1933 Jan. 6 Hist. to Mrs. C. W. Sowers M.C.S. 1937 Feb. 3 Hist. to Mrs. Effie Sowers m.c.s. 1937 Apr. 27 Hist. to Eugene Whittington - Est for m.b.s.