Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4,546, Preston Hampton, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Hampton, Preston Eliza
NUMBER
R. 4546
CONTENTS
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Elizabeth Hampton Daugh- -ter to Preston Hampton And Eliza his wife was born May the 31-1780 —
Edward Hampton was born June the 17 th 1782 —
Nancy Hampton was born the 12 th August in 178
Polly Hampton was born the 12 th day of March 1786

James Hampton was born the 17 th of June 1788

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of congress of the 4 th of July 1836
State of Kentucky
Grant County } On this day personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for said county affirmed Eliza Hampton a resident of the county of Grant and State of Kentucky aged eighty four years the 20 th day of last June who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of congress passed July 4 th 1836
That she is the widow of Preston Hampton who was a soldier of the Virginia line under captain Col. 60 th Russell & Major West at the commencement of the revolutionary war and was in the service one tour as private she further declares that she was married to the said Preston Hampton in August 1779 in Loudoun County Virginia after he returned from the first campaign. That he served his tour at Alexandria and went from Loudoun county Virginia and after she married the said Preston Hampton they moved to Pittsylvania county Virginia and then he was called into service and served the remainder of the war as captain of a company under Col. Lewis and Maj. Winston that she further declares that the following is her true and genuine family record Elizabeth Hampton daughter of Preston & Eliza Hampton was born May 3 rd 1780 Edward Hampton was born June 17 th 1782 Nancy Hampton was born August the 12 th 1784 Polly Hampton was born March 12 th 1786 James Hampton was born June 17 th 1788

and she refers to the records for further evidence of his services and prays that a pension may be granted to her a poor and helpless widow of the revolution. And her husband the aforesaid Preston Hampton died the tenth day of July 1832 and she has remained a widow ever since his death as well more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed given under my hand this 19 th day of April 1839 (interlined the words in Loudon County Virginia before signed)
Grant County
Eliza Hampton Eliza Hampton
State of Ky ) On this day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for said county Eliza Hampton a resident of the county of Grant and State of Kentucky an aged and respectable lady and is unable by reason of bodily infirmity to appear in court and was well known to me to be a woman of truth and piety and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration. I do further certify that the foregoing family record of the ages of her children was taken from her bible in my presence and I believe it to be her true and genuine family record and know the said Preston Hampton was reputed and generally believed to have been a soldier of the revolution in which opinion I do most fully concur given under my hand this 19 th day of April 1839 M c Williams J.P.
I James Hampton state that I have examined the declaration made by my mother Eliza Hampton and believe it contains the truth from what I have often heard my Father the said Preston Hampton and others say in relation to his services during the war of the revolution. I know that he was reputed and generally believed by his neighbors to have been a

soldier of the revolution and the family record referred to by her is her true and genuine family record and was in the possession of my father many years before his death and he died at the time stated by her and she has remained a widow ever since his death given under my hand this day above written James Hampton
On this day personally appeared before me James  Hampton a justice of the peace in and for said county aforesaid James Hampton well known to me to be a person of truth and respectability and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit before me this 19 th day of April 1839 M c . Williams J.P.
I Joseph Mosley believe the foregoing declaration to made by Eliza Hampton to be true from my long acquaintance with the said Preston & Eliza Hampton and I have known them since the year 1775 - I know of them living together as man and wife for more than fifty years he died at the time stated by her and has remained a widow ever since his death given under my hand this day above written Joseph Mosley.
This day Joseph Mosley personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in & for said county and made oath that the above affidavit is true given under my hand this day above written M c . Williams J.P.

We the undersigned neighbours of Eliza Hampton state that we have examined the declaration made by her and believe it contains the truth and know her to be the wife of Preston Hampton and we know that said Preston Hampton was reputed and generally believed in the neighbourhood where he resided to have been a soldier of the revolution in which opinion we do most fully concur and we have known him for thirty five years and he departed his life at or about the time stated by her and she has remained a widow ever since his death and is a woman of great respectability truth and piety given under our hands this day day abovenwritten
Edward Spence David Lillard
This day personally before me a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid Edward Spence & David Lillard both well known to me to be persons of truth and respectability and made oath to the foregoing affidavit given under my hand this day abovenwritten
M. Williams J.P.
Commonwealth of Kentucky I. Hubbard B. Smith Clerk to the County Court for the County of Grant in the State of Kentucky do certify that M. Williams who signed his name to the foregoing Certificate and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County in the State aforesaid duly Commissioned & qualified & that full faith & credit are due all his acts as such Justice of the peace. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of our Court (being a Court of record) this 24th of April 1839 in the 47th year of the Commonwealth H. B. Smith Clerk

ms. A. P Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
March 21, 1924
Beryl C. McWhorter Presser, Box #643 Wash.
Madam:
I have to advise you that in the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.4546, it is alleged that Preston Hampton enlisted in Loudoun County, Virginia, at the beginning of the Revolution and served as private in Captain Cox's Company, Colonel Russell's Virginia Regiment, and also as a Captain in Colonel Lewis' Virginia Regiment later in the War.
He married in August 1779 in Loudoun County, Virginia, Eliza, maiden name not stated, who was born June 20, 1754. He died July 10, 1832.
She applied for pension April 19, 1839, while residing in Grant County, Kentucky, but her claim was not allowed as she failed to furnish proof of six months service as required by the pension laws.
They had the following children: Elizabeth born May 31, 1780, Edward born June 17, 1782, Nancy born August 12, 1784, Polly born March 12, 1786, and James born June 17, 1788. In 1855 Mrs. Mary Spencer was referred to as a daughter.
Respectfully,
Commissioner

Rev. War Section.
August 31, 1923.
Ruth Smith, Pullman, Wash. McGee Flats, R. D.
Madam;
I have to advise you that on May 8, 1923, you were furnished the history of Preston Hampton, R. 4546. Owing to a lack of clerical force available for such a purpose, the same record is not sent twice to the same person.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Ms Winsor and Hampton

Stephens Ky Oct 17 1839
Mr. Charles Suggett—
Sir I have taken the liberty to address you upon the subject of my Pension that you was to arrange that I could get I have expected to hear from you some time since but as yet I have not—nothing certain only by my son Jas Hampton he informs you told him that my husband's name could not be found on the Virginia Roll—at the time of the Revolution was he lived in Virginia but my husband was called to North Carolina under General Morgan and on the Carolina Roll his name can be found—your will oblige me by using some exertion—to secure my pension that I may get it— I am at this time needy— & if I could get that it would assist me very much please let me hear from you as on this subject—affectionately & obliged by letters— by
Yours.
Respectfully—
Eliza Hampton
Enclosed is a copy of my letter

Statement in Case of Widow Eliza Hampton Widow of Orestes Orestes Hampton. I have known these people upwards of 35 years - they lived together during that period to my knowledge as man & wife up to his death & no man or woman was more respected or more respectable - I have often conversed with Orestes Hampton in his life time & from his age & great merit & respectability this statement no man could or would doubt that he was a revolutionary soldier, & there is no fact depending upon circumstantial proof more positive or satisfactory to my mind - as the friend of Mrs Hampton I ask the Pension officer to ex- amine the records to which he alludes, The muster rolls recently recd at that office as it is probable that the services of Orestes Hampton may be found on the roll of Capt Locke - as it would be unreasonable to ask the widow or expect the widow to discriminate between names pronounced the same by many altho spelled differently. As the duty & right to be the duty of the Pension office to do justice to aid a real case by searching the rolls & records in the office,

the widow is inform'd, I should say upwards of 32 years - who can expect perfect accuracy in narratives - from her the Pension Office does not wish to embarrass & defeat a just claim but to detect false one. I have vouched this case as being a true & just one - the action of the Govt. in every branch should be such as to inspire love & confidence in its justice & magnanimity - as the friend of Mr. C. Hampton I request the Commissioner to give such a Pension person as he may deem proper whether for the whole or part claimed by the widow who is now suffering for want of her Pension, and to give the pension as a privilege for the time proven to the satisfac- tion of the Pension Office & under any of the laws. Say the law of 7th July 1838 if it cannot be under previous laws -
Richd. Johnson 20 Dec 1842
P.S. I have always been in the habit of calling the first name Preston altho' I find it Shell Preston & yet the person I know is the same Richd. Johnson

I am very anxious to get a copy of the war record of Preston Hampton as his eldest daughter was my great grandmother.
Also if his father Thomas Hampton was in the Revolution I would like his record too, for I am very anxious to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
I will be very grateful to you for any information you can give me. Thanking you - I am
Very Sincerely
Mrs. Dora E. Gannett 709 West Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton
Calif.

2¢ Postage Stamp, Env. Recd. T.A.F.
709 Nat-Commonwealth Ave. R.D. #1.
Rev. A. C. ew
Fullerton Calif
March 2 nd 21
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir;
Where can I obtain a copy of the war record of Preston Hampton ? He served in the Revolutionary War and his widow applied for a pension in 1839.
She states that he first served as a private under Capt. Samuel Cox, Major West and Col. Russell and was discharged at Alexandria Va. in 1779. This was near the home of his uncle John, the old home of his father, and grandfather John Hampton. He married in August of this year in Loudon Co. [adjoins Fairfax] his wife whose first name was Elizabeth. In March 1780 they sold his wife's home farm in Loudon Co and moved

to Pittsylvania Co where they settled on a farm of 200 acres belonging to his father Thomas Hampton . Soon after this he was again called to the service and served for the remainder of the war as Captain under Major Winston. He died in Gallatin Co Kentucky in July 1832.
Also can you tell me if Thomas Hampton [the father of Preston Hampton] served in the Revolutionary war? Thomas Hampton was born in 1728 and died in 1796. He was a brother of Anthony Hampton [who was the father of Gen. Wade Hampton of the Revolution]
Thomas Hampton [the father of Preston Hampton] owned a large tract of land on Cascade Creek in Pittsylvania Co. Virginia, and I would like to have his war record if he served in the Revolution. I have been told that all the brothers of Anthony Hampton served in the war.

I am very anxious to get a copy of the war record of Preston Hampton as his eldest daughter was my great grandmother.
Also if his father Thomas Hampton was in the Revolution I would like his record too, for I am very anxious to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
I will be very grateful to you for any information you can give me. Thanking you - I am
Very Sincerely
Mrs. Dora E. Gannett 709 West Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton
Calif.

23 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER JUL 19 1923 U.S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Pullman Wash Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: Can you give me the Rev-over record of one Preston Hampton, time of enlistment and discharge, and reenlistment to the end of the war. He served first as a Privet under Co Russel. Later as Copt. under Major Winston. I want this record, as Recommendations to the D.A.R. and if you can't get this record - will you please tell me when I could get than it. Thanking you for past favors.
Respectfull
would like a reply at your earliest convenience {
Mrs Ruth Smith Pullman Wash McGee Flats R.D.

RECEIVED OCT 28 1970
RECEIVED OCT 28 1970 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Warrensburg, Mo.
Oct. 28 th 1902 28 th Oct 1902 envelope CS
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Rec mf
Dear Sir
Please send me the Pension record of Preston Hampton, he served with Capt Samuel Cox, Major sent and Col. Russell and was Capt. under Major Winston, Was born in Virginia
Thanking you
Respectfully
Viola E. Gibson
308 Grover Warrensburg.
DDO
Rev d

188 War Dept. Pen. Office Dec 13. 1887
Sir
I herewith return the letter of Mrs. Eliza Hampton widow of Preston Hampton, and have to inform you that the records in this office afford no proof of her husband's service as belonging to the N. Carolina troops. Perhaps some proof may be obtained on making application to William Hill Esq. Sec. of State, at Raleigh, N.C. It is probable that her husband's service was in the militia, and if so each term of actual service should be particularly specified. No allowance can be made at the rate of the pay of a commissioned officer without some documentary evidence of his being commissioned. The most satisfactory proof will be required of her husband having performed actual service in

a military capacity and during the revolutionary war, after her marriage
L. B. Nuggett Dec. 13, 1839 H.
Lewis B. Nuggett Esq Georgetown, Ken.
4498 out 24 Feb 18

709 West Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton Calif
April 4 - 22
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Rev
Dear Sir:
Will you please tell me if a Pension was ever granted to the family of Amos Leak ? O negative
He served in the Revolution from Morris County New Jersey. I have his War Record as taken from the Official records at the office of N. Jersey, Adj. Genl's.
I would also like to have a copy of the Application for Pension made by the widow of Preston Hampton . Application was made in 1839. He served first as a private under Capt: Samuel Cox, Major West and Col. Russell and was discharged at Alexandria Va. in 1879. He was again called to the service and served for the remainder of the war as Captain under Major Winston.

He was a first cousin of Gen Wade Hampton of the Revolution.
This Preston Hamplin was an ancestor of mine as was also Amos Leake and I wish to secure all I can of their Revolutionary war record for I desire to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Thanking you I am Sincerely
Mrs. Dora E. Gennett 709 West Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton Calif. R.D. 1.

709 West Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton Calif.
Commissioner of Pensions Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
June 17-1929
Dear Sir:
Was there a Revolutionary Soldier named Jack , from Pennsylvania, who had a son named John Jack born in 1766 ? John Jack is said to have gone from Pennsylvania to Kentucky, and I am very anxious to find name of father of this John Jack . I am enclosing a short record of John Jack and also a short record of Eliza Smith as I am anxious to find her fathers name, and Revolutionary War record. I thought if they had received Pensions it would tell the names of their children and date of birth . And I do not know how else to find the name of father of John Jack born 1766 , and the father of Eliza Smith born June 20 - 1754 (and who married Charles Cenner & after his death married Preston Hampton)
I am very anxious to find these names, and especially the name of father of John Jack . If you have the records of the fathers of John Jack , and Eliza Smith , and if their fathers gave Revolutionary War service, Please tell me if there is any expense for a record of their services, I am hoping you have the record, which I am so anxious to obtain.
I thank you sincerely for any information you can give me (Mrs. W. E.) Dora E. (Jack) Gennett Fullerton Calif.
R.R.I.

Jack Record.
Went name of father of this
John Jack (born 1766 died 1822) was married in Woodford Co. Kentucky Dec. 1st - 1789, to Mary Mason (born 1769 died 1853) by the Rev. Samuel Shannon. witnesses were, { John Jack Moses Craig.
John Jack is said to have gone from Pennsylvania to Kentucky. (I have no other record of Mary Mason) John Jack and Mary Mason named their children:
1 William Jack , b. 1791, d. 1865, — my grandfather , m. Sarah Burch 2 Samuel " b. 1792 m. Rosanna C. Hampton 3 Preston " 4 Jane " b. 1799 m. James Hampton 5 Frances " m. William Royal 6 America " b. 1804 - 91 m. { 1. Mr. Lillard 2. Mr. Scott 7 Mary (Polly) " m. Mr. Brady. 8 James Younger Jack 9 Cynthia " 10 John Franklin " the youngest - born 1812.
I may not have named them in order of birth except the first two sons, and the youngest.
(As he named his oldest son William , I think perhaps the father of this John Jack was named William Jack .

Smith
name and Revolutionary War Record of the father of this Eliza or Elizabeth Smith . She was born June 20 - 1754
She married first Charles Conner , and after his death she married Preston Hampton , in Loudon Co. Virginia in August 1779 .
In Court House at Leesburg Va. there is record of Preston Hampton & wife selling her dower right in the estate of her late husband Charles Conner son of Samuel Conner deceased, the said land granted to him by deed by Thomas Lord Fairfax dated 1743 - July 25th .
Her father — Smith may have served in Rev. War from Loudon or Fairfax county Virginia . (The old home of the Hamptons was near Alexandria Virginia )
Preston Hampton & wife  Eliza or Elizabeth named their children! See if widow's father is not
 ( Elizabeth Hampton ) (my gr grandmother)  Nancy "  Mary (Polly) "  James "  Rosanna "  Susanna " 
On some records her name is given Elizabeth , but in her application for a Pension she names herself Eliza , and in the will of Preston Hampton he names his beloved wife Eliza .

EVOLUTIONARY WAR JAN 8 1971 SECTION

W.C.S. Div. Rev. 8. 1812 War Section
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb 7, 1924
no record wash 1924 PENSION OFFICE FEB 19 1924
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
First name of widow No. of claim Elizabeth - Maiden name not given
Name of soldier Boston Hampton
a copy of my War Hampton to the in my library
not given P. O. address of claimant after service Discharged Alexandria Va. 1779.
Company _____
Regiment _____
State where enlisted _____
Date of enlistment birth
Date of discharge July 10 1782
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Capt. Samuel Cox. Major Hut Col Russel.
Return attached letter with reply Washington - Gardner
Commissioner.

B4.643 Prosser Wash
Jan 1 1924
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
Revolutionary War Section
My Dear Mr. Gardner,
May I secure a copy of the Revolutionary War record of Preston Hampton from enlistment to the close of war for use in my application for membership in the P. A. R.?
Yours Truly Beryl Campbell McWhorter

Pullman Washington Sept 6 - 23.
Washington-Product Washington-D.C.
Dear Sir sometime ago. I wrote you for the Rev. record of one Preston Hampton who served under Captain Cox. I want this record verified for D. A. P. recommendations, and would like an ans at your very earliest convenience, if you are unable to get this record. Could you tell me where I could obtain it.
Respectfully, Mrs Ruth Smith - Pullman Wash.
(Note 1. M c Lee Hato)

Mrs. May 8-1953
Pullman Washington Apr 8-
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
I wrote you some two months ago, in regard to whether a Pension had been granted to the widow of one Preston Hampton Revolutionary War Veteran, who served as First privah under Samuel Cox Major Mkt. and Col Russell. Later he served as Captain under Major Winston. if you can verify these statements, will you please do so at your earliest convenience. and oblige Mrs Ruth Smith-
Pullman Wm McGee Flats R.D. 1

Cullman Washington Mar 9 - 1928. U. S. Commissioner of Pensions Recd Washington D. C. mk
Below I give you war records and dates, as far as I have any knowledge of one Preston Hampton. Can you verify the same, and state if a Pension has ever been granted his Widow.
Preston Hampton served in the Revolutionary war as shown by his Widows application for a Pension in 1839. she states he served first as a private under Capt Samuel Cox, Major Kurt, and Col Russell, and was discharged at Alexandria Va in 1779.

Moved in Aug 1779. Loudoun Co. Va. in 1780 moved to Pittsburghia soon after he was again called to service. and served the remainder of the war as Capt. under Major Winston.
Any information you can give will be gratefully received.
Mrs Ruth Smith-
Pullman Ave
McGee Flats. P.D.-1

for
Greetingly
Oct 22
Oct. 29. 1829
Hon James L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Hon.

Georgetown Sept 6 th Oct 22 nd 1839
Dear Sir
Mrs Eliza Hampton widow of the late the Captain Preston Hampton applied for the benefit of the act of Congress July 4. 1836 will you please to have the kindness to inform me whether his name appears on the North Carolina State you will see from the enclosed that she resided in Virginia at the time her husband was called in the Service but is of the impression that he belong to the N. C. Troops I presume all reasonable aid will be furnish to the widow to enable her to obtain a Pension by the Department
Yours with great respect Lewis B. suggest
Hon James L Edward Commission of Army Washington City D. C.

Preston Hampton esq. Widow of Revolutionary
Attorney Colt Barkley Loudville Kentucky

Know all men by these presents that I Mary Spencer of Callatipe  Grant County Kentucky do hereby with full power of substitution appoint C.H. Barkley my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to make full investigation of, and receive report on, the present condition of an application for Revolutionary pension made from Grant  Grant County by Eliza Hampton as widow of Preston Hampton and in which claim I am interested — And I hereby ratify all the lawful acts and deeds of my said Attorney in this behalf
Witness my name and seal in Callatipe  Grant County Kentucky on this 20 th day of September  August 1855
Two witnesses David Newton
E.R. Owens
Mary Spencer
L B

^ Callatin  Grant County Kentucky Set?
Mary Spencer Acknowledged and signed before me a justice of the peace in and for said County on this 20 th day of August September 1855. And I certify that I am disinterested
David Huston P.P.G.
^ Callatine  Grant County Kentucky Set?
I Hiram Babin Clerk of the County Court in and for said County do certify that David Huston whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate, was, at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified.
Witness my name and seal of said Court at my office in Mamaw  Littlerock on this 20 day of September 1855
Hiram Babin
eur

C. H. Barkley
Oct 18/55

Pension Office
October 18 1833
Sir
Eliza Hampton of Kentucky declared that her husband Preston Hampton was a soldier of the Virginia Line under Captain Coef, Col Russell and Major West for twelve one year — That he was afterwards a captain of a company under Col Lewis and Major Winston. She did not give the length of his service nor prove that he served at all,
July 5
C. H. Barclay Esq Louisville Kentucky

Pen: Office
187
Nov: 23, 1842
Sir,
I herewith return the letter in the case of Mrs Eliza Hampton widow of Preston Hampton and have to state that the records in this office of those who received the balance of their depreciation pay for service in the Virginia line, do not show any payment made to her husband. If he served as an enlisted soldier of the Virginia line, and the name of the Captain under whom he served can be correctly given, reference can be had to the company muster rolls, recently received at this office for proof of the alleged service. It is stated in her declaration that her husband served under Captain Cox. It does not appear that there was a Captain Cox. There was a Captain Collin Locke and also to what regt the company belonged. If that was the officer, she should so state. He does not seem to have belonged to Col. Russell's regt.

If the clearest evidence of service in the militia after the marriage cannot be produced, the claimant had better make a declaration under act 7 th July 1838.
E
Hon. Vernon Johnson 23. Nov. 1842
Hon. R. M. Johnson White Sulpher. Scott Co. Ken.
OC 4498 mt 36

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14. Dec r 1842

Genl Office
Dec. 14, 1842
Sir,
The statement made by you in the case of Mrs Eliza Hampton widow of Preston Hampton who claims under act 4 July 1836 deceased has been recd & filed. It is alleged that her husband served under Captain Cot. There was a Captain Cooke of the Virginia line. No soon as the rolls of that line which have been recently received at this office can be properly arranged & and indexed an examination of them will be made for the name of the claimants hus- band, and the result reported to you. She should in the mean time make a declaration under act 7 July 1838 to obtain if she cannot prove service after marriage
Hon. R. M. Johnson White Sulphur Ken
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449 8 at 36

4498 Eliza Hampton Preston Kentucky
Suspended
See let. 24 th Augt
1839 L.C. Suggett
do: 13 th Dec. 1839
Copies of papers sent to H. and W.
Smulke ap. 28. 1842.
let. 23 rd Nov. 42 H. and W.
R. M. Johnson. let.
to same 14 Dec. 42 ✓
C. H. Barklay Oct. 18 1855 ✓
Act of July 1836

Louisville Ky Oct 4 th 1855
Sir
Enclosed herein I send you the power of Attorney of Mrs Mary Spencer daughter of Eliza Hampton who, in her lifetime applied for a pension as the widow of Preston Hampton from Grant Co, Ky.
Please give me such abstract of declaration of service as will enable me to have made the proper search for evidence of service.
Respectfully
C. H. Barkley
Don J. Kurt Commissioner Washington D C

Rev. 41812 Wars Section.
MHP
June 25, 1929.
Mrs. W. E. Gunnett, R. R. 1, 7097 1/2 Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, California.
(put on original)
Madam:
I advise you that in the papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 4548, of Eliza, widow of Preston Hampton, her maiden name is not given, nor the names of her parents.
You state that her maiden name was Smith. In order to identify the record of a soldier of the Revolution by that surname, the full name is essential and as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, place of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to John Jack as described by you and in order to identify the record of his father, if on file, the essentials are the same.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

Georgetown Scott 60 April 26 1839
Dear Sir
The Enclosed is the Declaration of Mrs Eliza Hampton Widow of the late Captain Preston Hampton for the benefit of the act of Congress Passed July 4 1836 Yours with great respect Lewis C Suggett
Hon James L Edwards Commr of Pensions Washington City J L

REJECTED
1921 Apr 7 Hist. to Mrs. Dora E. Bennett
1922 Nov 24 History to
Viola E. Gibson
1923, May 8-hist. to Mrs. Ruth Smith. Exp. D.
1923-Aug. 31-Mrs. Ruth Smith and informed can not send 2 records.
1924 March 21 Hist. to
Ceryl C McWhorter was
1929-June 28, Mrs. E. Bennett ad. rel. rel. to parental session in 1927
4040 Olga Hampton
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleged: The printed list of 1852 gives cause of suspension
Re-enlisted as: "for further proof of service and marriage".
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .