Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5,534, Farthing Hix, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Hix, Farthing
S. 5,534
CONTENTS
carded

6028. Virginia
Foraging His.
of Patrick, in the State of Virginia. who was a Private in the Comp. y commanded by Captain Darracote, of the Reg. commanded by Col. Starks . in the Virg. a Mil. line for "Seven months."
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 23. Dollars 33. Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21. day of Feb. 1833 and Handed to Hon. W. H. Macbride
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 32. 34.99 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4. Mar. 1833. 11.67 $46.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Col. J. Palmer Clerk, Book D . Vol. 7 . Page 123
to S am 1837 Order to pay B letter to Payne Watson to Payne 1838 Letter to Hon. A. Stuart H. B. 15 Jan'y 38
Read Letter to William Ayres . 18 Jan 1845.

Parting Hix's declaration for a Pension
19080
from 1780 per cent 7 months $23.33 \frac{33}{100}
23.33 11.66 \frac{2}{3} 34.99 11.67 46.66
H. N. H. Clarke

State of Virginia County of Patrick ss.
On this 15 th day of November 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the Justices of the County Court of Patrick, now sitting, Farthing Six, a resident of Patrick County and State of Virginia, aged seventy two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. —
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated. —
In the fall of the year 1780. two Militia companies were drafted from the County of Hanover, Virginia, one under Capt. John Stanley the other under Capt. Elisha White. This applicant was drafted in the Company commanded by Capt. Stanley, both companies marched from Hanover county at the same time to the City of Williamsburg, and from thence to York Town, after remaining there some time the vessels of the Enemy were seen in the Bay below Hampton, and it was deemed advisable to call for Volunteers to go lower down the Country, when this applicant with a sufficiency of others volunteered under Capt. White, and marched to a place called the Half way house between York and Hampton, after remaining there some time the ships of the Enemy disappeared & the Company marched back to the City of Williamsburg and were discharged — how long he served in this tour he cannot exactly tell, but he thinks nearly two months.
Some time in the month of January 1781 about the time that Arnold invaded the State of Virginia and burnt the publick stores and committed other depredations in the City of Richmond and elsewhere he again was drafted in the same County of Hanover, to perform a tour in the Militia under Capt. William Darracote, and marched from thence to the City of Richmond, and from thence to the Mauburn Hills, where the Company was attached to the Regiment of Militia commanded by Col. John Stake, after remaining some short time at this place the Regiment marched to Charles City Courthouse, stayed there a few days and marched to Williamsburg; from thence to Burwell's ferry on James River, where it remained some time, and then took the line of March back to the City of Williamsburg, and after staying there some time, the company to which he belonged with the rest was discharged. He is very certain he served nearly two months in this tour. —
In the month of May 1781 he was again drafted in the same County to perform a tour in the Militia under Capt. Gooch, The company not being a full one, marched immediately to the City of Richmond, and there it was attached to the Company commanded by Capt. John Dudley which belonged to the Battalion commanded by Maj. John Haden in the Regiment of Col. Thomas Mowatt of the Continental troops, which composed a part of the Brigade of Gen. Stevens; there were other Brigades and Regiments belonging to this Division of the Army the Commander of whom he has forgotten except Gen. Stevens. The Marquis De la Fayette was the Commander in chief — Gen. Waller was then marching his Army through the Country — Gen. Lafayette marched his Army from the City of Richmond to the County of Culpepper, and crossed the Rapidan river at the Rappahannock ford, the enemy being in close pursuit of him, but he avoided coming in contact with

them, because (as this applicant was told) Genl Washington had directed him not to give them battle, till he was joined by Genl Waynes army, who was coming on - In a short time after the crossing the Rappahannan Genl Wayne arrived, and as soon the enemy were apprised of the junction of the two armies, they stopped their pursuit, and marched back towards the point of fork. They were pursued by Genl. Lafayette, but when the Americans arrived at the point of fork, or near it, they found the British had left it and were moving on down the North side of the James river, he pushed after them and by forced marches overtook the enemy at Old Sams Town in the act of crossing the river, and commenced firing upon them, there were several killed & wounded on both sides, they however effected their passage. The American Army lay some time near Old Sams Town, and the term of the Militia being nearly out they were marched to the Warrenton Halls and discharged. and this applicant returned to Hanover.
In the month of September in the year 1781 he was called upon with others to perform Garrison duty under Lieut. John Bumpus to guard some Criminals and British prisoners who were removed from Richmond at the time the enemy visited that place, to Hanover Courthouse for safe keeping. He remained on that duty till some time in the month of October when the criminals and prisoners were ordered back to Richmond - he went as a guard over them to that place where he remained a considerable time after the Capitulation of Lord Cornwallis at Little York; how long he does not now exactly remember, but feels very confident he served at least two months upon this tour before he was discharged. He is not positive how long he served in all, but has no hesitation in saying he served at least seven years months -
He was born according to the Register of his Parents on the 20 th day of November 1760. in the County of Rappahannan V a from where with his father removed to the County of Hanover where he was raised, and where he was first drafted in the service of the United States he lived in that County after the War till the year 1783 when he removed to the County of Bedford, and lived there till the year 1813 when he moved to Patrick County Virginia where he has remained ever since.
He has no documentary evidence, and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service - He received written discharges for every tour, but considering them useless papers they were either lost or destroyed -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of this agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid
Jonathan D. Dyer

We John Bonner a clergyman residing in the County of Patrick and State of Virginia, and A. Staples residing in the same County and State hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Fanning Hix who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy two years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid
J. Bonner A. Staples
As 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 John Bonner who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman residing in this County of Patrick, and that A. Staples — who has also signed the same is a resident in this County of Patrick, and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit —
I Abner Staples Clerk of the County Court of Patrick do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Fanning Hix for a pension —
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal my Office this 18 th day of November 1832 —
A. Staples Clerk

Rock Castle Tenn } 6 th June 1825
Home W m Agassiz Esq.
June 13. 1825 To Hartley Miss
The Commissioner of Pensions Pension office, Washington City D.C.

Rock Castle Patrick County W. Va June 1825.
Sir, Will you be so good, as to examine, in your official capacity, whether, or not, Farthing Hix, late a pensioner, for services rendered the United States, in the revolutionary war, drew all the money which was coming to him - He was placed on the pension list some years ago, and obtained a portion of his allowance, but before he received all the compensation allowed him, he died, since which time, his widow drew a small portion, which was due her husband, up to the time of his death. She thinks, according to the acts of Congress there there is a balance which she ought to have. However she is not certain, not knowing or recollecting how many years, her husband received money from the Government. She is very old & her recollection very much impaired. It is at her request I trouble you with this note believing you can give her the correct information upon the subject.
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comt. of Pensions } Your Humble Servant.
M rs Ayres

In at Jan 12.
Mr Evans
admission given 8 Jan 1832
Col. J. A. Edwards
Pension Office
Am. Arch Stewart AR

House of Representatives
Col. J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir
I have received a memorandum expressing a wish that the balance due the representatives of Farthing Hix a deceased pensioner, may be paid in Richmond. The memo. is unsatisfactory, & I have enclosed it so that you may judge of the wishes of the writer, who is a member of the Legislature of Virginia from Patrick County - & probably has the necessary power to draw the money. I hope you will find it convenient to accommodate him.
Yours very respectfully
Arch. Stuart

Penhany
5534 INVALID.
File No. 5534
Farthing Hoax Prior Boer War
Act: June 9 th /32
Index:—Vol. M , Page 172
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Starling Nix No. 7 June 1832 $ 23. 33
To what time last paid
Pension Office 4 th Jan y 1838
No 1. 4 Sep 1834
DA

Jan 3 rd
Mr Swan
New
L. Edwards Esq. Commissaire Inspecteur Washington City

Richmond Oct. 12 th 1838 J. L. Edwards Esq. Washington City
Sir By direction of the Agent for paying pensions, we send you the enclosed paper with a request that you will forward the necessary instructions respecting them as early as possible addressed to Mr. Isaac Adams Care of Laym & Watson Richmond Va.
Respectfully &c Laym & Watson
Mr Adams is the Member from Patric County