Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 664, Christopher Horn, Continental. Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Continental Va.
Horn, Christopher Elizabeth
W 664 B. L. Wt. 34931-160-55-
CONTENTS

19,157- Kentucky
See letter to Hon. L. Colp May 3. d 1836-
Christopher Horn,
of Knox County in the state of Kentucky, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain S. Blandridge of the regiment commanded by Colonel Bland, in the Virginia line, for the term of 3 years to 1786.
scribed on the Roll of Kentucky, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 th of December 1823.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th of Jan y 1824, and sent to Hon. J. T. Johnson, W.R.
Arrears to 4th of
Pension
Semi anl. all'ce ending Mar: 1824 $ 23 .. 22
2 months
28 31
23 .. 22
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }

✓ 1813 Kentucky Elizabeth Horn widow of Christopher Horn who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Va Sene
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1818
3 rd February 1833
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Sept 1833 and sent to
Silas Woodson Barboursville Huy Co. Ky
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1818 , Page 174 Vol. A
Feby 3 rd 1833
1878
213440
C.H.

213. 440
Act March 31
Sep. 21. 1855
Elizabeth Horn, wid.
Christopher Horn, mi.
1855
1855
Keriff. war
Pen? Oct Dec. 3. 1853.
Feb. 53-1802
Ad: Hoac p. 24/50 B. p. 1/10
J. R. Berndan Barnbouille
Val H = 2-66

State of Kentucky
Knox County Court 23 May Term 1853.
On this the 23 d day of May 1853 personally appeared in open court, at the court house in the town of Bartownville, Knox County, Kentucky, Elizabeth Horn, a resident of Knox County, Kentucky, aged 72 years the 10 th of last April who being, by me, duly sworn according to law, oath, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 3 d of February 1853; that she is the widow of Christopher Horn who was a pensioner at the time of his death of the United States in consequence of services rendered by him during the War of the Revolution; that he drew ninety six dollars a year, as a pension, at the pension agency in the City of Lexington, Kentucky; that at the time of drawing said pension he was a resident citizen of Knox County, Kentucky; that the said Christopher Horn died in Knox County, Kentucky on the ninth of March 1837. She further states that she was married to the said Christopher Horn in Knox County, Kentucky some time in the month of December 1817, by the Rev d Blackmore Hoppen under & by virtue of a license issued by the clerk of the Knox County Court; that she has had the records of the clerk's office of the Knox County Court diligently searched, but that no record evidence can be found in said office, or any where else of the issuing said license or of any record of the same; by law said license should have been returned to said office & recorded; that the said oral testimony establish the fact of the marriage of said - that the minister who married her & her husband as aforesaid is dead, she further swears that she was a widow at the time of the passing of the act & is still a widow, that she has never been married since the death of her said husband & that she has never before made application for a pension. Elizabeth Horn
Sworn to & subscribed before the undersigned in open court on the day & year above mentioned.
D. D. Brannon Presiding Judge of the Knox County Court

State of Kentucky  May Term 1853. Knox County Court 
I John M. Dickinson clerk of the Knox County Court do certify that the declaration of Elizabeth Hoon contained on the opposite side of this paper was this day ordered of record in my office by the Judg of the Knox County Court & that Parks D. Brittain Esq r before whom said declaration was made, & who has thereto subscribed his name is & was at the time of so doing the Presiding Judge of the Knox County Court duly commissioned & sworn & that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office this the twenty third day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & fifty three.
John M. Dickinson Clerk Knox County Court
State of Kentucky  May Term 1853 Knox County Court 
This day John M. Dickinson clerk of the Knox County Court appeared before the Presiding Judge of the Knox County Court & made oath in open court before the Judge saying that he has searched & caused the records of his office to be diligently searched & that no record therein is contained in said office of a decree having ever been issued on the rights of matrimony celebrated between the late Christopher Hoon & Elizabeth Hoon.
John M. Dickinson Clerk
Sworn to & subscribed by John M. Dickinson in open court this 23 d May 1853. Parks D. Brittain Presiding Judge of the Knox County Court

State of Kentucky Knox County, Court 3 May Term 1853
This day Daniel Cain & Euphemia Cutton appeared in open court & being duly sworn according to law state upon their oaths, that in 1817 and as they believe about the middle of December of that year that they saw the late Christopher Horn & Elizabeth Horn who is about nothing application for a license, married in Knox County, Kentucky by the Rev. Blackmore Hopper a respectable minister of the Baptist Church, by virtue of a license issued by the clerk of the Knox County Court. That they have for a great many years been acquainted with the said Christopher Horn & Elizabeth his wife. That they lived together as husband & wife from 1817 the time of their marriage up to the time of said Christopher Horn's death which occurred in 1837. That they always during the period aforesaid lived together as man & wife & had several children who are known to them as their legitimate offspring. That the minister who married them is dead. That said Elizabeth Horn has remained a widow from the death of her husband in 1837 up to the present time and is still a widow.
Daniel Cain
Euphemia Cutton
Sworn to & subscribed in open court by Daniel Cain & Euphemia Cutton both well known to the undersigned as respectable citizens of long standing of Knox County, Kentucky & both known to me of the highest standing & entitled to the most unbounded credit upon oath. This 23 d May 1853.
Parker D. Brittain
Presiding judge of the Knox County Court

State of Kentucky, Knox County ss
I John M. Dickinson clerk of the Knox County Court do certify that Patsy M. Brittain Esq. Presiding Judge of the Knox County Court before whom the affidavits of John M. Dickinson, Daniel Lewis, & Catherine Cullom were made in open court & who has signed his name thereto, was at the time of so acting Presiding Judge of the Knox County Court duly commissioned & sworn & that his signature to said affidavits are genuine. Said affidavits are contained on the 2 d & 3 d pages of this sheet.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this the twenty third day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & fifty three.
John M. Dickinson Clerk Knox County Court

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Christopher Horn , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
W. File 664
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 after which he served until discharged at Halifax, N.C. until battle of Germantown Jan. 1780 Private John Hays Spotted Dandridge George Matthews Theodorick Bland White 9 th Va. Continental Dragoons.        
Battles engaged in, Germantown, Savannah, Bryan Creek + Charleston . Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted at Staunton, Va. Date of application for pension, Dec. 8, 1823. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Knox Co. Kentucky. Age at date of application, seventy-one years.
Remarks: Col. married Knox Co., Ky., Dec. - 1817 Elizabeth ;  he died Mch. 9, 1837, Knox Co., Ky. and she was allowed pension  on her application executed May 23, 1853, she being a resident of  Barbourville, Ky., and 72 yrs. old the 12 th of last April. They had several  children - no names stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

State of Kentucky County of Knox
On this 28 day of April A.D. 1855 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace legally authorized to administer oaths in and for the county and State aforesaid, Elizabeth Horn aged 74 years, a resident of Knox county Kentucky, who being sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Christopher Horn, who was a private in the Revolutionary War. That her said husband belonged to the company commanded by Captain John Hoags in the 9 th Regiment of Virginia Regulars commanded by Colonel George Matthews. That she cannot state the time, circumstances or place under which her said husband entered the service, how long he served or where he was discharged but refers to her former declaration made under (by which she obtained a Pension Certificate, given at the Department of the Interior the 7 th day of September 1853 under the act of February 3. 1853. and also refers to her former declaration as proof of her marriage with her said husband, She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act of Congress approved March 3. 1855.
She says that she has not received a Warrant for bounty land under any act of Congress, nor has she made any application therefor than the one now presented. That she is still a widow never having married since her said husband's death.
Elizabeth Horn mark
Knox county Ky.
We Elisha Howard and Thomas Horn
residents of Knox county and State of Kentucky, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Mrs. Elizabeth Horn in our presence and that we believe, from the statements & appearance of the affiant that she is the identical

person she represents herself to be, and we also declare that we know her to be the widow of Christopher Hearn deceased and that she has in her possession a Pension Certificate dated 7 th September 1853 making her a pensioner of the united states "at the rate of Ninety-six dollars per annum, commencing on the 3 d of February 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry" and that she is still a widow and that said certificate is numbered 1802.
Eliza Howard Thomas Hearn
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written and I hereby certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, that she is of the age above stated & that I have no interest in said claim.
Daniel Baker J.P.
State of Kentucky County of Knox
I John M Dickinson Clerk of the county court for the county & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Daniel Baker Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made was & who to his certificate has subscribed his name was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the county & state aforesaid duly commissioned & sworn & that his signatures thereto are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name & affixed my official seal as clerk of the county court for the county & State aforesaid This 16 th day of May, 1855. Robert M. Dickinson C. R. 6.6

19,102
Christopher Horn Knox 6 o Kentys.
Hon. J. T. Johnson. H. R.
Rec d 10 Jan: 1824
Christopher Horn
on roll. page 349-
Christopher Horn Declaration for A. D. 1824
Hon. J. T. Johnson, H. R. rec d 10 Jan. 1

Hon. J. J. Johnson, H. S. 22/10/21
Christopher Horn Declaration for a Pension
Christopher Horn
on roll page 349-
22/10/21 1824
A. R.
Hon. J. J. Johnson
Knock & Co. Agents
Christopher Horn
19/10/2

(1) State of Kentucky Sec
Shaw County Court, December Term 1823.
On this 8 th day of December 1823, personally appeared in Open Court (being a Court of record by the Laws of Kentucky, having power to fine, and imprison) being the County Court of Shaw, Christopher Hearn, resident in said County, aged Seventy One years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of the 18 th March 1818, the 1 st May 1820, and the 1 st March 1823. That he the said Christopher Hearn, Enlisted in Staunton in Virginia in 1776, for two years in Capt John Hays Company in the Ninth Virginia Reg t Commanded by Col o George Matthews, that he served nearly two years in said Reg t when at the Battle of Germantown they were all cut to pieces and scattered, when he again enlisted at the Valley Forge, for three years, in the first Regiment of Light Dragoons Commanded by Capt Spatnwood Danveridge of the third Troop in the First Regiment Commanded by Col o Frederick Poland, that he served in said Reg t until 1780, in January, he was discharged in Halifax Town in North Carolina, that he was at the Battle of Savannah, Bryan Creek, Charles Town, and many other small engagements not now recollected, that during all his service aforesaid he belonged to the line of the state of Virginia. On the Continental establishment, that he lost his discharge. And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by sale, gift, or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress Entitled "An Act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, passed on the 18 th March 1818." And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed.
sworn

1. Sorrel Mare brood $25.00 1. Small Cow Shoat brood 1.25 100 acres of land very poor and in dispute at 65.00  $191.25
Christopher Hearn
my Family consist of wife and three children, my children are young. I am by pursuit a Farmer, and I owe more money than my property would sell for in cash, and I stand in need of the assistance of my property for subsistence.
Christopher Hearn
We do certify on oath, that we are neighbours to Christopher Hearn and that the above is a fair value of his property, and that we think he deserves a pension for his services and sufferings in the revolutionary war.
Isaac Stewart Alex r Hays. Gale lead.
This day William Patterson made oath that he was sergeant in Capt. John Hays Company when Christopher Hearn enlisted in Stanton's Virginia, and well knows that the said Hearn served and was discharged as stated in his declaration, and that he resides in Knox County.
William Patterson
State of Kentucky Knox County Sec 7 I do certify that it is the opinion of the County Court aforesaid, that Christopher Hearn's property is of the value of $191. 25 Cents which is ordered to be certified to the Secretary of War. By order of the Court.
State of Kentucky Knox County Sec 7 I do certify that Christopher Hearn, Isaac Stewart, Alex r Hays, Gale lead & William Patterson, are men of credibility and entitled to full credit on oath, and are the same persons who have deposed to the annexed depositions.
By order of the Court.
James F. Baccus C.R.S. Clerk

State of Kentucky Fleming County ss
I James F. Wallingford Clerk of the Court in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing 2 Pages of written paper contain a true and perfect copy of the Original depos n of Christopher Horn & others therein named as entered of record in the Clerk's office of said County, by order of the County Court aforesaid.
Given under my hand and private seal. (Their being no seal of office procured) this 13 th day of December 1823.
James F. Wallingford (Seal)
Note. Col. White commanded the Troop of horse when the Applicant was discharged —

24.921
500 Roses

Pension Office
22 Aug 53
This case is respectfully referred to 3. Inst for date of last payment and death of Pensioner
Very Respectfully
J. Cole
Christ Church
D.W.C. (See other side.)
Christopher Hearn, b. 1818 #8. p. m. - Died 9 th March 1837. Paid to his death.
H. B. Smith Inspector.
Papers offered before received at 3 d Inspector's Office -

Mary Fleming (Wid of Thomas) the Act of 3 rd Feby 1853, has e suspended for want of proof
Pension Office
11 th August 1853

June 9 th 1853
No 2311
App d of Elizabeth
Horn widow of
Christopher
Ky:
m 24
Act 3 d Feb 3 1853
Rev:
allowed $96 per ann
Act of Feb 3/53
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business
Silas Woodson
Barbourville
Knox Co
Ky:
Starwood F. ... Bull

Barkerville Ky Sept 13
Hon. Josiah Minot Com r of Pensions Washington City D. Columbia
212.4110

Elizabeth Horn Case examined this 3 Dec/57
by L B True Present

Heun County Kentz in open Court 23 May 1883
Manica Dec 1817 1818
By 2 witnesses present at marriage of high standing -
Died 9 March 1887
2 witnesses knew the death and identifies the widow - and continued a widow ever since witnesses of highest standing in Society

Barbourville Knox co. Ky. 12 th Sept 1885.
Dear
Joseph Minot Com d etc
Sir
Please find enclosed herewith the application of Mrs Elizabeth Horns (widow of Christopher Horns) for bounty land, under the act of Congress passed March 3. 1855.
Your attention will oblige
Respectfully
J. Rand Herndon
This application was drawn up several months ago but from negligence or some other cause I have failed to send it on to the Department.
Should anything be wanting to complete the claim you will please address me as I am Mrs Horns's Atty.
Respectfully
J. Rand Herndon
Barbourville,
Knox County.
Kentucky -

in the institution residing in Knox County & State of Kentucky, would respectfully state to the House John C. Calhoun Secretary of War, that Christian Horn a Soldier of the Revolution, who resides in our County & is now applying for a Pension from his long residence in the County and from the general good character he has sustained we do not hesitate to state, that we believe him to be a man of honesty and truth and that he served in the Revolution as he has stated and is entitled to the benefit of his Government
Isaac Stewart
Henry Hays
Calvin Cox
Abraham Dean
John Morris
James Gilday
Wm Baker
John Crawford
Sam Latham
Samuel Wyatt
Robert Gregory
E. W. Fletcher
Jess Goodin
John P. Gage
Benjamin Gregory
Gaines Fradus
Henry Woodson
Wesley M. Gamett

R Adams Wm Brins Giles Purnam Wm Anderson Samuel M c Hardy James L g G o John Higgins Thomas Gregory John Ridgell Samuel L g G o Nelson Wyatt Jno. Puzle Andrew J Anderson Benjamin Calhoun B. Hamdan E. Hosper R. Hosper H. Hale William Hosper Robert Hosper John Calton J. Payne
John Chuck Will Hoppe John Hann John Dausen Nicholas Thropper Stiltin E. G. Wm Farney Saul Farney Isaac Farney Solomon Farney James Miller William Hickey John Logon Alexander Farney Richard Lambird John Blank Joseph Cook William Bore Samuel Love Thomas Wyatt J. L. L.

Barbourville Kentucky June 1 st 1853.
Sir:
Please find enclosed the papers of Mrs. Eliz. Spoon, making application for a pension.
Your attention is respectfully called to her case, as she is very poor, indeed in a state of perfect destitution.
Please advise me of the result of the papers & of the progress of the case.
I refer you to Hon. Gentry Guthrie for any information you may desire in reference to myself.
Respectfully Yours &c Silas Woodson,
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington D.C.

G. Barboursville, W. Va. June 1 st 1853.
Silas Woodson Rec d June 10 th /53 Ref d by Hon. Jas. Guthrie
Copy referred to the Court of Pensions & the result so in- formed. 3 rd Auditor's Off ce June 10 th 1853. F. Burch 3 rd Auditor
Mr Randall

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Horn widow of Christopher Vinon County and State of Kentucky act of Feb 3 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a pensioner under act of March 18. 1818 at $90 per annum
Pr
Married - proved cr. Wills
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Death and report
Identity cr wills & D (circumstantial)
Name and residence of Agent
Silas Woodson Barboursville Finn Co. Ky.
Examining Clerk.
J. S. Gray

Where and residence of Agent:
Sister Mary Barnes
Miss. Co.
Pa.
Promising Cash:
216 3/4
Quantity as well as (convenience)
each and every
(If for interest.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the objection of the claim? If so, what?
100 - 1000 - 10000 - 100000
John
for answer
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
100 - 1000 - 10000 - 100000 - 1000000 - 10000000

Barrenville Pa. 100 2 May
Hon. James Guthrie
Washington City D.C.

Barbourville Kentucky June 18 th 1853.
Sir:
It is with reluctance, knowing your numerous engagements of a public character, that I ask a slight favor at your hands.
I have this morning forwarded to the Pension Office, the papers of Mrs Hoon, a very poor & worthy old lady, asking for a pension - her claim is undoubtedly a meritorious one. I have had nothing to do with the present Commissioner of Pensions, & do not know whether papers forwarded by me, as I am unknown to him, will be attended to. All I ask of you is to take such steps as you may deem expedient to induce him to act upon my papers, & call his attention to Mrs Hoon's case.
With high respect
Truly Yours Giles Woodson
Hon: James Guthrie, Washington D.C.
See Mays June 9 th Oct 1853
Mr Burt will have had the matter attended when the papers arrive

1914 Nov. 19. Hist. to Mr. E. W. Britt & 1922 Jan'y 20 Hist. to Mrs. W. H. Lyman 1922 - Oct. 21 - Letter advising Mrs. W. H. Lyman no other Christopher Horn than their M.M.D.
Bray
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 664 Elizabeth Horn. Widow. Christopher Horn. Pa. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 3. 1853.
Index: — Vol. A , Page 340
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jan 4. 1922.
Pension Bureau
Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs.
Can you give me any information of Rev. Soldier Pitt (?) Horn?
His widow received pension in Knox Co. Ky. I think it was probably paid at Flat Lick Ky. Widow's death occurred after 1834. I do not know exact date.
I am filling out Family Record and also for Da.R. membership. Could you tell me if any Rogers or Hudsons of Knox Co. Ky. received pension. Would appreciate an early reply.

These people were in the Revolution.
Sincerely
Mrs W. H. Lycan 1021 E. Jackson St Charleston, Ill.

Rev Sec 66
Sept. 19-1922
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir - Will you kindly send me at your earliest convenience. information of record of Christopher Horn in Revolution from Washington Co. Penn. I think on the pension roll of 1790. Had several children. Could you furnish wives name?
Yours Mrs. W. H. Lyman 1021 E. Jackson St Charleston. Ill

Will you also give record of Rev. service and names of wife & children of Dr Thomas Walker. Born Va about 1710. Albemarle Co. I think. He was associated with settling Ky.
Mrs Dr. H. Lyman

Dear Sir,
U. S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Christopher Howe was a pensioner of the war of the Revolution, residing in Brock County, Ken- tucky, when aged ninety-seven. He died in 1810 and received his pension under the act of July 15, 1810. Will you kindly give me what your records may show concerning this matter, and where it may be found. Truly yours,
John D. [unclear]
Reference No. -
1125 17th Avenue S.W. Des Moines, Iowa

9 1 Los Angeles, California, November 9th, 1914.
U. S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Christopher Horn was a pensioner of the War of the Revolution, residing in Knox County, Kentucky, then aged seventy-seven. It appears that he received his pension under the act of 1818.
Will you kindly give me what your records may show concerning this service, and greatly oblige,
Very truly yours,
E. W. Britt
Address me -
1132 Title Insurance Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Horn, Daniel GRADE Private LINE New Hampshire
WARRANT NUMBER 3182 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Mar. 25, 1790
To — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.