Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9462, David Griffith, Mass

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Griffith, David or Daniel
N. 9462
Elizabeth
CONTENTS

Ohio 1585
David Griffith of Butte in the State of Ohio who was a Private in the Army commanded by Captain Thomas of the Regt commanded by Col. Dixon in the Massachusetts line for 2 years from 1775.
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 80 — Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Nov. 1832 — and due to John Woods Hamilton, Ohio
Accrues to 4th of Sept 1832 120 — Semizant. allowance ending at 40 March 1833 $160 —
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk. Book 10 Vol. 10 Page 35

Kentucky
Elizabeth Griffith widow of Daniel Griffith Maj who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
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 6 th day of May 1852 and sent to
Lewis J. Warrington Independence Renton Co. Kentucky
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 234, Vol. 3.
let to W. W. Vance
30 Nov 1852

2367
David Griffith a Revolutionary Soldier
P V
David Griffith

The State of Ohio, Butler County } Court of Common Pleas } S. of the term of July A.D. 1832 }
On this Thirtieth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty-two, personally appeared before the honorable the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Butler and State of Ohio David Griffith, aged seventy-four years, a resident of the County of Butler aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth upon his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June Seventh, Eighteen hundred and thirty-two:—
That he enlisted to serve in the army of the United States in the month of May, Seventeen hundred and seventy-five, at Great Barrington Berkshire County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Deponent enlisted under Captain Peter Ingersoll in Colonel David Brewer's Regiment, under General Thomas, in the Massachusetts Line, and on the Continental Establishment. — deponent states that during the same year Captain Ingersoll under whom he enlisted was broke for the neglect, ignorance, or violation of his duty, the command of said Company devolving upon Thomas Burnham, a Subaltern; and likewise that Colonel Brewer aforesaid of said Regiment was broke about the same time for the same cause, the command of his Regiment devolving upon Lieutenant Colonel Rufus Putnam. — deponent was first marched to Roxbury, from thence to Brooklyne — at these last named places deponent served during the term of his enlistment which was between seven and eight months, — Terminating

terminating on the last of December of the year Seventeen hundred and seventy-five. On the first of January next following, deponent again enlisted at Roxbury for one year in the line and on the establishment aforesaid, under Captain Joseph Thomson, of Colonel John Nixon's Regiment. During the same year, Colonel John Nixon was promoted to the office of General of Brigade, his brother, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Nixon succeeding to the command of said Regiment, to which were attached Major Coburn and ad- jutant Holden. - deponent states, the subaltern officers of the Company in which he served were, the following to wit: - First Lieutenant, Toogood, - Second Lieutenant, Crittenden, the Ensign, a Mr. Wheeler. - deponent was marched to Winter Hill, near Bunker's Hill, at which former place he was stationed till after the British left Bunker's Hill, which was on the seventeenth day of March, Seventeen hundred and seventy six, when the Regiment to which deponent belonged marched for New London by the way of Providence, Rhode- Island, from whence they embarked for New- York where they were landed on the tenth of April of said year. In May following, deponent was stationed with the Regiment aforesaid on Governor's Island until they were driven back by the British, after the latter army had gained possession of Long Island. Previous to the evac- uation of the Fort on said Island, deponent's Re- giment was reinforced by a "new levy" or Regiment under command of Colonel Sage. - deponent states that the retreat of these two Regiments, aforesaid from Governor's Island was effected with the loss of only one man. - Deponent states that the forces on Governor's Island were repulsed by the fire from two British ships near one side of said Island which were despatched from the = British Fleet =

= British Fleet laying at Staten Island, and from two field-pieces of the British stationed on a point on Long Island in another direction from said Governor Island - deponent states that about an hour before the retreat, a flag was sent by the British to the Island demanding the surrender of the American forces as prisoners of war, upon which the commanding officer returned answer to the British that he would give a definite answer within two hours. The perilous situation of the two Regiments on the Island been seen from New York, some twelve or fourteen boats and two Row- Galleries were despatched which effected the evacuation of the fort on said Governor Island as aforesaid in about an hour, after which deponent in Col. Thomas Nixon's Regiment and in the Company aforesaid was marched up the Hudson River to serve as a guard at Dobson's Bay - from thence to Morris's Creek Point, at which place they were stationed until the fifteenth of September, when they were marched five miles to Harlem Heights, and joined the Brigade under General John Nixon, on which day New York was taken by the British army - On the evacuation of New York, deponent states that the American forces were marched to and by Harlem Heights, which left General Nixon's division in which deponent served exposed to the front of the British Army - On the morning of the sixteenth, General Nixon's Brigade marched towards New York, when deponent with the division aforesaid had a severe action with a large detachment of the British Army in which both parties were completely routed and suffered great loss in killed and wounded - deponent only re- members one officer who was killed, and this was Captain Gleason - deponent was marched from place to place up the North River - was engaged in frequent skirmishes with the enemy until the = first =

= first of January, Nineteen hundred and Seventy Seven when his second term of service expired. in the spring following of the same year depo- nent volunteered to serve in Captain Sylvanus Wilcox's Company of Militia, in Col John Ashley's Regiment, at Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Deponent was marched to Fort Miller, Washing- ton County, New York, at and near which place he was stationed till the retreat of the American Forces under General Schuyler to "Stillwater" before General Burgoyne's Army - deponent served in this term about two months and a half. - Deponent was soon after called upon to serve again in Captain Wilcox's Company in Colonel Ashley's Regiment, near Stillwater on the Hudson River as aforesaid, where he remained about the like term of two months and a half till the surrender of Burgoyne's forces to the American Army under General Gates - deponent states that he served in the Massachusetts Line on the Continental Establishment as aforesaid and in the Militia under Captain Wilcox as aforesaid about two years. - Deponent never received a written discharge from service - depo- nent has no written record of his age, but says he was born on the seventeenth of February Seven- teen hundred and fifty Eight, in Cornwall, Litchfield County, Connecticut. Deponent is well known to Ashbel Waller, minister of the gospel, Aaron Simpson and Benjamin Van Gorden by whom he believes he can prove his character for truth and veracity, and his general reputa- tion as a soldier of the Revolution. Deponent hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension.

or annuity except the present, and declar s that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to & subscribed in Open Court the day & year aforesaid John Reily Clerk
David Griffith
We, Ashbel Waller, a Clergyman residing in the County of Butler, and Aaron Simpson, and Benjamin Van Gordon residing in Butler County aforesaid, and State of Ohio, hereby Certify that we are well acquainted with David Griffith who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy four years, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolu- tion, and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn and subscribed The day and year aforesaid John Reily Clerk
Ashbel Waller Aaron Simpson Benjamin Van Gordon
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-mentioned applicant was a revolution- ary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Ashbel Waller who has signed the preceding cer- tificate, is a Clergyman resident in the County of Butler aforesaid, and that Aaron Simpson and Benjamin Van Gordon, who have also signed the same, are residents in Butler County as aforesaid and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
John Reily Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of

= British Fleet laying at Staten Island, and from two field-pieces of the British stationed on a point on Long Island in another direction from said Governor Island - deponent states that about an hour before the retreat, a flag was sent by the British to the Island demanding the surrender of the American forces as prisoners of war, upon which the commanding officer returned answer to the British that he would give a definite answer within two hours. The perilous situation of the two Regiments on the Island been seen from New York, some twelve or fourteen boats and two Row Gallies were despatched which effected the evacuation of the fort on said Governor Island as aforesaid in about an hour, after which deponent in Col. Thomas Nixon's Regiment and in the Company aforesaid was marched up the Hudson River to serve as a guard at Dobbs Ferry - from thence to Morris's Point, at which place they were stationed until the fifteenth of September, when they were marched five miles to Harlem heights, and joined the Brigade under General John Nixon, on which day New York was taken by the British army - on the evacuation of New York, deponent states that the American forces were marched to and by Harlem heights, which left General Nixon's division in which deponent served exposed to the front of the British Army - On the morning of the sixteenth General Nixon's Brigade marched towards New York, when deponent with the division aforesaid had a severe action with a large detachment of the British Army in which both parties were completely routed and suffered great loss in killed and wounded - deponent only re- members one officer who was killed, and this was Captain Gleason - deponent was marched from place to place up the North River - was engaged in frequent skirmishes with the enemy until the = (first) =

Butter aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of David Griffin for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office at Hamilton this fourth day of August. One thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
John Reilly
David Griffin a Revolutionary Soldier
87
2367
David Griffin

State of Kentucky } County of Kenton } set
Before me Presiding Judge of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid personally appeared in open Court Elizabeth Griffith aged (78) seventy eight years, Who after having been by me first duly sworn according to law doth on her Oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by acts of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 (entitled an act granting half pay and pension to Certain Widows &c)
(March 3 d 1843. (1 st sec) June 17 th 1844. (1 st & 2 d sec) February 2 d 1848. July 1 st 1848. July 29 th 1848.
That she is the Widow of David Griffith deceased, Who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of eighty dollars ($80) per annum.
That her said deceased husband died in Princeton Butler County State of Ohio, on the first day of April (1839) one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine. and that she has not intermarried since his death, but still remains his widow. She further states that she was married to the said David Griffith on the ninth day of August (1793) one thousand seven hundred and ninety three in Bourbon County State of Kentucky by one John King a Presbyterian Clergyman. That her name previous to said marriage was Elizabeth Dowell. That she was not married to her said husband previous to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January (1794) one thousand seven hundred and ninety four (1794) on the ninth day of August (1793) one thousand seven hundred and ninety three. She further declares that she has no personal knowledge of the services rendered by her deceased husband in the Revolutionary War, and cannot therefore produce any proofs thereof other than reference to those which he himself produced at the time of applying for his own pension.

and to all such proofs of service she now respectfully refers the Department as evidence thereof, And for proof of her marriage she would respectfully refer the Department to the County Clerks Certificate of the marriage record herewith transmitted
Witness
Isaac Heap
James C. Perry
Elizabeth
her mark Griffith
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the Tenth day of January (1852) one thousand eight hundred and fifty two And I hereby certify that I verily believe the said Elizabeth Griffith to be the widow of the said David Griffith as set forth in her affidavit
James C. Perry Residing Judge R. C. C.
Know all men by these presents. That I Elizabeth Griffith of the County of Warren and State of Kentucky have Constituted and appointed and by these presents do constitute and appoint Lewis G. Warrington, of Independence Warren County and State of Kentucky, my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to receive from the United States the pension Certificate or Certificates and any money or moneys which may be due from the United States to me as the widow of David Griffith deceased and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises hereby ratifying and confirming all and whatsoever my said Attorney shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in and about the premises.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the Tenth day of January (1852) one thousand eight hundred and fifty two
Witness
Isaac Heap
James C. Perry
Elizabeth
her mark Griffith

State of Kentucky }
County of Kenton } set
On this the Tenth day of January (1852) one thousand eight hundred and fifty two Elizabeth Griffith personally appeared before me Presiding Judge of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her acts and deed for the purpose therein expressed
James C. Perry Presiding Judge K.C.C.
State of Kentucky }
County of Kenton } set
I N. Stephens Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid. We hereby certify that James C. Perry before whom the foregoing declaration and power of Attorney were made and acknowledged was at the time of so doing Presiding Judge of the County Court of Kenton County State of Kentucky duly Commissioned and sworn and that his signatures are good
Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the County Court for the County this the tenth day of January (1852) one thousand eight hundred and fifty two
N. Stephens, Clerk By J. MacKoyd, Jr.
State of Kentucky }
County of Kenton } set
On this the Tenth day of January (1852) one thousand eight hundred and fifty two personally appeared James Hays and Robert Hall two Credible Witnesses and respectable citizens of the County of Kenton, Who being by me first

Sworn according to law, Say on Oath that Elizabeth Griffith named in the foregoing affidavit is the Widow of David Griffith deceased Who Was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States. and Who (they state) died on the first day of April 1837.
That they have known the said Elizabeth Griffith for upwards of (30) thirty years and her deceased husband David Griffith for (20) twenty years before his death. That they have no doubt of their being husband and wife. And that she is the Widow of said deceased. and that she has never been married since his decease.
100 14. 8. 75
Elizabeth Griffith Widow
Independence Ky
James Hays Robert Bell
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the Tenth day of January (1852) one thousand eight hundred and fifty two. And I hereby certify that I verily believe the statement of the above named witnesses to be true.
James C. Perry Presiding Judge K.C.C.
State of Kentucky County of Kenton } Set
I A. R. Stephens Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that James C. Perry before whom the foregoing affidavit was made was at the time of signing the same Presiding Judge of the County Court of the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified to administer oaths and that his signatures thereto are genuine.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this the tenth day of January 1852 one thousand eight hundred and fifty two at Independence
A. R. Stephens Clerk By Jno. MacRoy D.C.E.H.

$1.50

Know all men by these presents that we John Cowell and Richard Sellers, both of Bracken County State of Kentucky are held and firmly bound unto Isaac Shelby, Esq. Governor of the State of Kentucky and to his successors, in the sum of fifty pounds Current Money to which payment well and truly to be made and done we bind ourselves, our heirs &c jointly, and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this fifth day of August 1793
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas William Jones, Clerk of Bracken County Court hath issued a license for the marriage of David Griffith and Elizabeth Cowell,
Now if there should be no just or lawful cause to obstruct said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, else, to be and remain in full force and virtue
Wm Jones -
John his Cowell mark (Seal)
Richard his Sellers mark (Seal)
State of Kentucky } County of Bracken } Set } }
To the Clerk of Bracken County, Kentucky This is to certify that I solemnized the following marriage by virtue of a license from your office. (viz) David Griffith and Elizabeth Cowell on the 9 th day of August 1793
John King, Minister of the Gospel
State of Kentucky } County of Bracken } Set } }
I, Richard J. Hughes, Clerk of the County Court of Bracken County and State of Kentucky

hereby Certify that the above is a true Copy of the record in my office of the marriage of David Griffith to Elizabeth Cowell, which is entered on the record as above (viz) "David Griffith and Elizabeth Cowell on the ninth day of August Seventeen Hundred and ninetythree (1793)" and that the preceding bond is a true copy from the Original. Given under my hand this 8 th day of January 1852. Richard J. Hughey, Clerk Bracken County Court
State of Kentucky } County of Bracken } Set
I, Benjamin G. Willis, Presiding Judge of the County Court of Bracken County, Kentucky, do Certify that Richard J. Hughey, whose signature is to the above Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same, the Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, and that full faith and credit are due him in all his official acts. Given under my hand this 8 th day of January 1852.
Benjamin G. Willis Presiding Judge of Bracken County Court
State of Kentucky } County of Bracken } Set
I, Richard J. Hughey, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Bracken and State of Kentucky, do hereby certify that Benjamin G. Willis, whose signature is to the above Certificate, is the Presiding Judge of the Bracken County Court, duly Commissioned and qualified according to the Consti-

tution and laws of the State of Kentucky and that full faith is and ought to be given him in all his official acts, as such; that the said Certificate is in due form of law, and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Brookville, this eighth day of January, 1852. Richard J. Hughes, Clerk Bracken County Ky.

David Griffith
Ohio
No 2367
for 1775 tax Years. 1780.

BRIEF in the case of of Butler County
David Griffith in the State of Ohio (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 74 Years.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     May - In 1775 Enlisted " 7 " Private Gen. Thomas Col Daniel Mearns Regiment afterwards Col Rufus Putnam , Capt Peter Ingersoll afterwards Capt Thomas Burnham Massachusetts Line   June 1st " 1776 " 1 " " " Col John Dicks Regiment   Spring of 1777 - " - " 2 15 Major Colonel  Abijah Hollden   " " " 2 15 Capt Joseph Thomas Col Ashley's Regiment Militia Capt Joseph Thomas    2 Years -
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Governors Island, & Harlem Heights,  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Berkshire County Massachusetts,  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? None 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
C. Sistr
Examining Clerk.

id Griffiths $80.
Payments to be made at Cincinnati, O., by the Presd. U. S. Br. Bk Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Ohio.
Recorded by N. Rice Clerk, in Book L Vol. 10- page 35.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, David Griffith of the State of Ohio - who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Eighty - - - - dollars and  cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this - - - 7 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two.
Lee Colp. Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards

Kentucky Agency
Elizabeth Griffith, widow of Deane, who was a private in Capt. Webb's
Co. A. Ky. Inf. July 7, 1838 &c &c &c, —
2 years private $80 per Ann.
on April 1, 1839, when he died.
Lewis T. Warrenton, Independence, Henton Co., Ky.

To what time has Dana Griffith, who was a prisoner on the Ohio Agency under the act of June 7, 1832 at the rate of $80 per annum been paid?
W. C. V. Paid to 4 th March 1839. B. J. B.
Finance Office May 3, 1832.

9209 Kentucky Elizabeth Griffith widow of Daniel David who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of May 1852 and sent to
Lewis J. Warrington Independence Kenton Co. Kentucky
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 181

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of David Griffith which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides ? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides ? Yes 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 ? Yes 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 ? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations ? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832 ? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion ? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate ? Yes 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 ? Yes

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? Yes
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? Yes
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
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? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes
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 the 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.
†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 affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
†QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated 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 end 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.

Louisville, Ky, Nov 23 rd 1852 James E Heath Esqr Dr Sir
I am under the necessity of troubling you in regard to a matter, not properly belonging to your official business. Some time in July I paid to Mrs Elizabeth Griffith, a widow Pension under the Acts of 7 th July '38, 3 Mar '43 & 2 nd Feb'y '48. nine hundred and twenty-four dollars, being one hundred dollars more than was due her — I have her name on my Roll as residing in Kenton County, Kentucky but I have written there and cannot find her — I wish to find the attorney who drew the money his name is D. W. McDulty. Will you be kind enough to examine the papers filed with her original application for pension, and inform me as to her residence and who was her agent in prosecuting the claim. Also the names of some of the parties before whom her declaration was made or before whom her witnesses testified —
Any information which may assist me in tracing up the parties will be very acceptable.
Yours Truly, W. R. Vance, Pen Agent

Independence Newton County, Ky., January 11, 1882 —
Sir—
I herewith send you the papers to obtain my Grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Griffith a Pension. She is the widow of Mr David Griffith an old revolutionary Soldier, who died on the first day of April 1839. We would be glad if it could be attended to in as short a time as will be convenient.
We never knew until about a month ago that she was entitled to a pension from the Government.
She has give me a Power of Attorney to attend to the business for her and you will please to address me on the subject as she lives 7 miles in the country. Please acknowledge the receipt of the papers and let me know how soon she may expect her pension. Please at her draw her money at Louisville Ky. where she has a son living.
Yours Very Respectfully Lewis T. Warrington

Independence Ky. May 11, 1852
Sir -
I forwarded to you some four months ago the application for a Pension of Mrs Elizabeth Griffith widow of David Griffith deceased, under the act of July 7, 1838, and we have not heard one word from it since and we are afraid the papers have been lost. She is very old and feeble and we would like to have her case attended to as soon as convenient. Please inform me what has been done in regard to it as early as possible.
Very Respectfully,
Your obedient servant Lewis T. Warrington
Hon d James E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Griffith Kenton County and State of Kentucky act July 1, 1838.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband's pension act June 1, 1832. Recd endorsement of Marmay on the 9 th of August 1833.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Lewis T. Warrenton, Independence, Kentucky
Examining Clerk.
Casper Miles

No 14. 575
Elizabeth Griffith widow of Daniel
Kentucky
3 and 4th 3/5
Nelson County
July 7. 1898.

Very WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9462
Elizabeth Griffith Wid. of Daniel Griffith Rev. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 27/48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 287
[Arrangement of 1870.]

11.318 Kentucky Elizabeth Griffith's widow of Daniel David who died on the 1 st April 1839 of Benton Co, in the State of Kentucky who was a Pirate in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution time for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. 1 st of April 1839
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of May 1832 and Benton Lewis T. Warrington arrears to the 4th of Independence Semi-annual allowance ending Benton Co. Kentucky
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. } J. B. Wightman Clerk. Recorded by _____ Book _____ Vol. 1. Page 369