Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2312, Edward Hilton, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Hilton, Edward
S. 2312
CONTENTS
carded

William Jennings Edward Hilton White Co in the State of W Tenn who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Allen of the Regt commanded by Col Taylor in the War time for 14 months
Inscribed on the Roll of W Tenn at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 day of May 1833 and Henry Lucas  & Lane Estate White Co
arrears to the 4th of March 93 32 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 23 33 $116 65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Nov June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Day Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 82

18,839
Edward Hilton Tennepa
6 in one Roll about to 14 sheets on Roll from 1777 private documents. $46. \frac{66}{100}
Jacob A. Lam, Stk. White County, Tennepa.

BRIEF in the case of Edward Section of White County , in the State of Tennessee . (Act 7th June, 1888.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? A Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70 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.     Enlisted In 1777. 12. As a priv. Gen. Capt. Jesse Allen, Col. Taylor.   Drafted in '99-'80. About 3 1/2. " Capt. Th. Henson.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Bedford County, Va.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct. 
X certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. R. Turner, Examining Clerk.

State of Tennessee 3 White County 3  3
on this thirteenth day of October, 1832 personally appeared in open court before the worshipful Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for White County in the State of Tennessee now in Session.
Edward Heston, a resident of White County and State of Tennessee, aged about twenty years, who first being 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 here in stated.
The first service of duty he performed was in the year 1777. He enlisted into the service for twelve months under Captain Lepe Allen , the name of his Lieutenant was Jesse Pollard , and the name of his Ensign was John Pettie . The name of his Col. was James Taylor .
He was the Principle part of the time employed in guarding some British prisoners at Allermar barracks in Virginia at the expiration of his term of service he returned home in 1778.
In 1779 or 80 he was drafted to go in the service of the United States for two months but had to serve about three months and a half before he was discharged. The name of his Captain was Thomas Hinton .
His Lieutenant's name was Mathew Small , the name of his Ensign was Peter Harris the name of the Col. is not recollectable by the declarant.
He was Marched from Henry County Virginia to nine stop for in South Carolina and there was stationed about fifteen days then had to retreat to Camden in north or South Carolina from the British where he was discharged.

He has no documentary evidence by which he can establish the four going facts - nor does he know of any living witness in the State of Tennessee by which he can prove the same. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or Annuity. Except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any Agency in any State known to him or open Court the 10 Oct 1832 Edward X Hollon (his mark) Subscribed and sworn to by J. O'Callahan
Answers to the interrogatories, prescribed by the War department and propounded by the Court.
1 st He believes he was born in Albermar County, Virginia on the 14 th day of May, 1763. 2 nd He has no record of his age at this time 3 rd When He Enlisted he was living in Bedford County Virginia. from thence he removed to Henry County, Va. and was drafted. from thence He removed to Montgomery County, Va. from thence in 1812 - He removed to White County, Tennessee where He has resided ever since. 4 th He has stated as fully as he can from recollection the manner of his entering the service and its general circumstances. he never was a substitute. nor did he ever have any person substituted for him - 5 th He has stated the names of most of the Regular officers who were with the troops. He cannot be more full in stating the general circumstances of his services - than he has already been - 6 th He received a written discharge from the service given by Col. Francis Taylor of the Regular army. which has been lost or mislaid. so that he cannot find it.

We, Elias Denton a clergyman, residing in the county of White aforesaid, and Thomas Robertson residing in the same do hereby certify that we are acquainted with Edward Hutton who has subscribed and sworn to the above declarations, that we believe him to be about twenty years of age that he is believed and reputed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Elias Denton Clergyman 10 th Dec. 1832
And the said Court does hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and putting the interrogatories 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 the court that Elias Denton who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman residing in the county of White and that Thomas Robertson who has signed the same is a resident of White County and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit
John Bell Henry Overstreet Elijah Garrett Seal

4 th He States the names of the following persons, to whom he is known in his present neighbourhood, who can testify as to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution viz, Isaac Taylor Thomas Walling Lemuel Dinton Col. David L. Mitchell - Col. Joseph Ward, Thomas Robertson and the Rev d - Elias Dinton Edward his mark Stella his mark
Sworn to and subscribed on open Court 10 th Oct 1832 James M c Lean Clerk

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Alf Am
January 24, 1928
Mrs. Rebecca Johnston 915 W. Grace St Richmond, Va.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 2312 , it appears that Edward Hilton was born May 14, 1761 or 1762 in Albemarle County, Virginia.
While residing in Bedford County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1777 and served twelve months in Captain Jesse Allen's Company, Colonel Francis Taylor's Virginia Regiment; and while living in Henry County, Virginia, enlisted in 1779 or 1780 and served three and one half months in Captain Thomas Henderson's Virginia Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 10, 1832, while a resident of White County, Tennessee.
There are no family data.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Edward H. Hinton
18839

State of Tennessee White County
I Jacob A. Lane clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Edward H. Willough for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed thereunto the seal of said Court at office the 27th October A.D. 1853 And In dependence of the united States the fifty seventh.
Test. J. M. Altham A.C. of Jacob A. Lane clerk White County Court

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Edward Kelton , which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? 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? 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? No. VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? 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?

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? 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? XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? 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? XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
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 each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†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 official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

1910 Sept 30. History to Mrs. E. T. Lawrence - late many many division. f 1928 - Jan. 24 - High to here Rebecca Johnston Geo. J.
Rev War
2312
INVALID.
File No. 2312
Edward Hilton
Print Rev War
Act: June 7, 1832
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 171
[Arrangement of 1870.]

574 Bagg St Detroit, Mich.
9. 26 - 10.
Manager of Pensions Washington D. C. Dear Sir,
{ W.W. Inv. File 2312 Edward Hilton
{ Mex. Wid. cf. 1438 John Hilton
Kindly give me what information you possibly can regarding John Hilton pensioner. He was of Muskegon Mich. Enlisted Louisville Lawrence Co. Indiana.
Also what information regarding Edward Hilton resided in District #3 State Sandy Tennessee Nov 1763. when it is supposed he fought in Revolutionary war.
Received Sept 30, 1910 Rev. War Pension Dept. of War
I am a grand daughter of former married John Hilton who is widowed now lives in Waterloo Iowa. Nov. 1773 Cyrenaia St. Patrician Hilton.

Edward Wilson is supposed to be John Wilson's father and no doubt we saw traces of this through your records at your office.
I am trying to trace my ancestry back to the war of 1776. But I may join the daughter of the American Revolution any information you can possibly give me on this matter will indeed be greatly appreciated.
Thanking you in advance and awaiting your early reply
I am Respectfully yours Mrs. E. H. Lawrence

915 West Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia, January 7, 1928.
Pension Department, Washington, D. C.,
Gentlemen:
Will you mindfully send me any data you may have concerning EDWARD HILTON who received a pension while residing in Tennessee, but who enlisted from Virginia - either Lunenburg or Mecklenburg Counties - and oblige -
Yours very truly
(Mrs.)
Rebecca Johnston
Ass't. Sec'ry, Va. Historical Society.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Edward Hilton 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. S. file 2312
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1777 12 mos. Jesse Allen Francis Taylor Va.   1779 or 1780 3 1/2 " Theos. Henderson ✓                                                          
Battles engaged in, ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bedford Co., Va. 2 d Henry Co., Va. Date of application for pension, Oct. 10, 1832. Residence at date of application, Whitt Co., Tenn. Age at date of application, born March 1761 or 1762 in Albemarle Co., Va. Remarks: Soldier had passport & a silver bullet.
To Mrs. E. T. Lawrence, } letter dated Sept 26 } 1910 referred to Army Navy Dis. for reply to 52 Bagg St. Detroit, Mich. } received Sept 28 } "my war insignia."