Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8731, Claiborne Howard, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Howard, Claiborne
S. 8731
CONTENTS
Carded

North Carolina 23.959
Glaiborne Howard of Redell in the State of N.C. who was a pr in the Compny commanded by Captain Richardson of the commanded by in the Va: line for 16 mon:
Capt Stewart's Co. in 1782
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina. at the rate of 53 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Sept May 1834 and Sarah Samuel Kings Statesville - NC
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 34 159.99 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. 26.67 $186.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Rice - Clerk, Book C Vol. 64 Page 58
Order to pay Nov 25 th 1842
Letter to: James Musher 11 Feby. 1845.
New certificate issued 2 nd June 1845 & sent to J. Cowles, Hamptonville, N.C.
Paid at Treasury, under act 6 April, 1838, from 4 Sept. 1843 to 4 March, 1844. Agent notified 6th April, 1845.

State of N. Carolina } Isle of Pines } Isle of Pines }
On this 17 th day of February 1834 personally appeared in open Court, held for the County of Isle of Pines, and State of aforesaid Clairborne Howard , a resident of N. Carolina in the County of Isle of Pines, aged seventy years, on the 14 th day of March 1832, 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 in June 1779, in his 17 th year, as a substitute for John Eades, Company commanded by Capt. Burt in the State of Virginia, Albemarle County, that the first service he performed was in the Militia line of that State, in guarding what was then called Burgoyne's prisoners, at the Barracks, within a few miles of Charlottesville in the said County of Albemarle, that he was employed in this service for one month , that I was regularly discharged by the Captain. That the Winter after I performed the above described time my Father placed me under James Gary to learn the Mill-right business, who removed into Caroline County in the State of Va. - At that time the Militia of that State was placed into ten divisions - the division which I fell into was the tenth, that the following October in 1780, there was a call for the Militia to prevent the British from coming to Richmond - that I went out as a drafted man with a Company commanded by Capt. Joseph Richardson, Major Littlebury Page (not entirely certain of the first name) that we rendezvoused at Bolengreen in the aforesaid County of Caroline, in which County the above named Officers both lived from thence we marched to City Point on the North side of James River where we remained until we were relieved by a supply of other Militia this term of service embraced two months I was regularly discharged by the Captain. After I was discharged I returned to Caroline County.

State of Va. — In the Winter of 1780 the time not particularly in- volved, there was a call for the Militia, I went as a substitute for George Richardson, in a Company commanded by Capt. Madison Lieutenant Richard Howard, rendezvous at the Boiling- -green, from thence we marched to Williamsburg, while we were stationed here a considerable part of our duty was perform- ed at James Town to prevent the British from ascending the River — this detachment was principally commanded by Major Armstead, who I understand had been an Officer in the Conti- nental line, which service embraced two Months . Whilst at Williamsburg there was a slight skirmish took place, and we being over powered by number evacuated the place, when we were relieved by a fresh supply of Militia, — I was discharged near that place by the Captain.
In the Spring of 1781 (in the Month of March as well as can be recol- lected) in the aforesaid County of Caroline & State of Va. there was a call on the Militia, I went as a substitute for John Gentry, under Capt. Tompkins Regiment commanded by Col. Thornton, or called by some Thony rendezvous at Boilinggreen in City and State aforesaid — marched to Pt. Royal on the Rappahannock River, State of Va. we were then joined by other Militia, but I do not recollect that there was any Officer above Col. Thornton or Thony in comman- — our duty was principally performed here for the purpose of pre- venting the British from ascending the River to Fredericks- -burg, and continued in all two Months . about this time information was rec d that the British would not probably attempt to ascend the River and we were discharged — my discharge was rec d from Capt. Tompkins.
I then returned to Caroline City, State of Va., when shortly after getting home there was a call on the Militia, my period of service by allotment now commenced, and I went as such in a Company commanded by Capt. John Tyler. Bat- -alion commanded by Major Page rendezvous at Boiling- -green — marched to a place called the Meadow Bridges, below Richmond within a few miles of James River, when we joined Gen l . Shelburne's Army — we remained there & near that place two Months — the object as I understand was to keep the enemy

from croping the River & getting up to Richmond, when we were relieved by a fresh supply of Militia and was discharged by Capt. Agnew. We then returned to Carolina in May or  the state of Va. the summer of 1781 there was another call for the Militia - I went as a substitute for Henry Lewis - Company commanded by Capt. Anthony New. rendezvoused at Boiling Springs from there we marched in May or June to Richmond - we then joined a Brigade commanded by Genl. Nelson, and remained there for  for  the months at or near that place until we were relieved by a fresh supply of Militia, when I was discharged by the Capt. Agnew. I then returned to Carolina, and from there I went into Amherst Co. where my friends resided state of Va. In August of that year 1781. there was a call for the Militia, I went as a substitute for William Goddard, in a Company commanded by Capt. John Stewart - subsequently Genl. Stewart in the state of Va. when he died rendezvoused at Amherst Court House - marched from there passing through Richmond to Yorktown - here we remained until the Capt. of Lord Cornwallis in October 1781 - during the time we were there the British took a French Battery, & spiked the Cannon &c - I marched from there after the capture of Cornwallis as a guard to Winchester state of Va. in Frederick County, here I remain- ed as one of the guard, commanded by Col Brann, until a little before Christmas, when we were relieved by a fresh supply of Militia - I then returned to Amherst Co. in the state of Va. the following January 1782, where then I plan at for the months - I was discharged at Win- chester by the aforesaid Capt. Stewart.
The aforesaid Eliphalet Howard further states that some days before the siege at Yorktown commenced he was one of eight that was selected from Capt. Stewart's Company, with a sufficient number from the American Army to man & manage eighteen Canno- non and six Mortars, which as well as he recollects amounted to one hundred and thirty two men, and were designated Gunnery - They were placed immediately under the command.

of Genl. Knox, and French Officer whose name I do not recollect, and was called an Engineer - owing to the particular duty that devolved on me, from the danger of the guns, Carriages or violence of explosion of Gun Powder, I am unable to say which my hearing was then so much affected (now better) but yet very imperfect, that had active service been apprehend- -ed to be necessary he was then told that he could have been discharged from Military duty; but was advised inasmuch as his health was not impaired, he had better keep on with his Company - The declarant states that he was in no other respect injured by the service; but your declarant respectfully represents that the loss of that most important organ is of such a nature as to demand the attention of the Department to his discharge . 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 the agency of any State to his knowledge. Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Your declarant would further state that the certificates he recd. for his service were not of five dollars value to him. C. Clairborne Howard .
We Thomas Allison, and Andrew Carson  Andrew Carson residing in the State of N. Carolina and County of Brattle, do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Clairborne Howard , and have known him since even he removed to N. Carolina, which we would suppose to be upwards of thirty five years, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy years of age or upwards; that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Tho s Allison Sworn to and subscribed in open Court. Geo. Carson . This 18 th day of Feby 1834 A. Simonton Clk. And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories, presented by the War De- partment, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the further certifying that Thomas Allison & Andrew Carson are credible persons, and their statement is entitled to credit.

30.729
Claborn Howard
Adm 2 for 16 mos private. $53.33. —
Samuel King - Cabinets Statesville, N.C.

State of N. Carolina Indest County
I, absolum Simonton, Clerk of the County Court of Indest, State of N. Carolina, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Elizaborn Howard for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hands and seal of Office this 17 th day of Feby. 1834
A Simonton Clerk by H. Campbell
Your declarant would further represent with much respect, that he removed from Amherst County State of Va. to N. Carolina Indest County in the year 1797. that he resided five years in said County, and then removed into Surry County said State, where he resided until 1826 when he returned to the aforesaid Coz. of Indest where he now resides. Your declarant further states, that he left all his discharges with his Mother in Amherst County, State of Va. under the impression that they would be of no value to him - Now advanced in years, and of course under the influence of that infirmity peculiar to age, if there should be some discrepancy in this declaration & the facts of the case it will be understood for on that ground. And your declarant would state, that there is now so far removed from the Land of his nativity & those that were acquainted with him in early life that he is dependant on acquired acquaintances to support this declaration. Nevertheless, as the Mother of your declarant is dead, and there is a mere possibility that his brother George Howard resides on the same plantation where his Mother died, may have preserved, he has written to him, to make search for them, and forward them to the Honb d Lewis Cap, which discharges if they should be forwarded, he asks that they may be

appended to this declaration.
N. Carolina Inden County } Memorandums
1 st When and in what year was you born?
Ans r I was borne in the state of Va. Albemarle Co. on the 14 th day of March 1793.
2 nd Have you any record of your age; and if so when is it?
Ans r I have a record of my age, Transcribed from my Father's Bible, into my own.
3 rd When were you living when called into service? when have you lived since the war, and where do you now live?
Ans r When I was first called into service, I resided in Albemarle County, state of Virginia. This tour was for one month as a substitute. The second tour was for two months as a drafted man. The third tour was for — two months as a substitute.
The fourth tour was for — two months as a substitute.
The fifth tour was for — two months as a drafted man.
The sixth tour was for — three months as a substitute. The five last tours were all performed when I lived in Caroline Co. as above described, state of Va.
The seventh tour was from Amherst Co. state of Virginia as a substitute — four months .
In all sixteen months. — 16 in Subsequent to the war 1793, I removed to Inden County N. Carolina, and resided there five years, I then removed

into Henry Co. Va., I then removed back to Hudson in 1826, where I now reside.
4 th Q st . How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute for whom?
Ans. - I was first a substitute for John Eady of Albemarle Co. Va. - 2 nd term of service as a drafted man from Caroline Co. Va. 3 rd term I was a substitute for George Richardson of Caroline Co. Va. 4 th term I went as a drafted man from Caroline Co. Va.
5 th term - I went as a substitute for Henry Terrell Caroline Co. Va.
6 th term - I went as a substitute for Henry Terrell  William Gooldesly. Caroline Co. Va.
7 th term - I went as a substitute for William Gooldesly from Amherst Co. Va.
5 th State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the Troops when you served; such continental & military regiments  regular officers as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Ans. - The first military officers were Major Page, the second Field Officers Col s : Thornton or Col s : Horn, Col s : Matthews, Gen l : Nelson, Gen l : Mullenburg, I understood Col s : Matthews & Gen l : Mullenburg were continental officers - and finally at York, I was under Gen l : Washington, Gen l : Lafayette, Gen l : Knox &c &c.
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service? and if so by whom was it given & what has become of it?
Ans. I was discharged in all the terms of service above described by the Capt. I served under, and after them in my Mother's House State of Va. Amherst Co. Va. State of Va. in 1797.
7 th State the names of some of the persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their beliefs.

of your services as a soldier of the Revolution As. I am personally known to the Rev. James Patterson, Col. Francis Young, John Ch. Young Esq., Capt. Andrew Garrison & Purnell Campbell Esq. &c.
State of North Carolina Iredell County
I Marshall Simonton Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions of Iredell County aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas Alston and Andrew Garrison above named are credible witnesses and that due faith and credit are due to their certificates And I further certify that the above and foregoing contains the original declaration of Adborne Howard the applicant.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hands this 18 th day of February 1834 M Simonton Clk by J. Campbell
30.729
Adborne Howard
Acc nt - for 16 mos. pension $53.33.-
Daniel King -
Statesville, N.C.

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June 19, 1928
W. P. Crater 1474 Columbia Road, N.W. Washington, D.C.
Sir:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 8731, it appears that CLAIBORNE HOWARD was born March 14, 1763, in Albemarle County, Virginia.
While living in said county he enlisted in June, 1779, and served one month as a private in Captain Burk's Virginia Company.
He went to Caroline County, Virginia, to learn the millwright business and while there he enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia troops as follows:
From October, 1780, two months under Captain Joseph Richardson.
From early in 1781, two months in Captain Madison's Company, was in an engagement at Williamsburg.
From the spring of 1781, two months in Captain Tompkins' Company in Colonel Thornton's Regiment.
Shortly afterward, two months in Captain John Tyler's Company.
From the summer of 1781, three months in Captain Anthony New's Company.

While living in Amherst County, Virginia, he enlisted in the fall of 1781 and served four months in Captain John Stewart's Company in Colonel Gains' Virginia Regiment and was in the battle of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 17, 1834, at which time he was living in Iredell County, North Carolina.
There are no data on file relative to wife and children.
This is the only soldier by the name of Claiborne Howard that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

1919 June 5 Hist. to Imogene T. Howard 1928 June 19 Hist. to W.P. Crater. mes
Reuben
8731
INVALID.
File No. 8731
Claiborne Howard
Priv. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. Set , Page 178
[Arrangement of 1870.]

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
August 11 th 1845.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, Clairborn Howard , — a Pensioner on the Roll of the North Carolina Agency , at the rate of Fifty three — Dollars and 33 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 , has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1843 , to the 4 th March 1844 . Respectfully, yours,
William L. Gantt
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.

Feb 10 '45
Quincy
Free
Oliver D. Cummings Esq. Commission of Pensions, Washington City

Page 11. Vol. 1, Folio 3 rd 1845
Dear Sir
You will please find, Enclosed the affidavit, of Clayton Howard, who is desirous of getting a Duplicate Certificate issued, in the stead of the one lost; - Should the paper not be full enough, please give me the necessary information. If they should answer, you will please forward the Certificate, to your Very Respectful Servant, James Kirtland

Pension Office Washington Nov. 20. 42
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Sir:
The enclosed papers are forwarded for your inspection & order for payment    1832  Henry Rumbolt deceased      "  Abraham Howard.  2m  $3.33.    "  Jacob Luckimann  12m  30  
Yours truly John M. O'Neil Secy. J. M. O'Neil J. M. O'Neil

Hamptonville NC July 27 June 28 1868
Fr
Mr Brooks Claborn's Board N.B. Rule 32 for imp feuds
Dear Edward Esq Comm ee of Pensions Pension Office Washington D.C.
Issue a new certificate for L. J. Custer Hamptonville N.C.

Hampshire Road May 26/41 J L Edward Esq Clerk of Prison
Sir enclosed I forward to you the application of Clifford Howard for removal of certificate of Prison. He is very old & infirm & since he lost his certificate & consequently the means of support he has been mostly on charity and not from present appearance he will neither trouble his friends or country long. I hope the enclosed paper is sufficient authorised to enable the Old Man to get a new certificate without delay. Please direct to me
Very Respectfully
J. Myles

Clairborne Howard

Application of Clairborne Howard for a New Certificate State of North Carolina } Sutry County } In this 16 th day of April 1845 before me Ephraim Strong a justice of the Peace in and for said County of Suty, personally appeared Clairborne Howard who on his Oath, declares that that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain John Stewart in the Regiment commanded by Col Gains in the service of the United States; That his name was placed on the Pension list roll of the State of North Carolina. That he received a certificate entitling him to a sum of $53.33 Fifty Three dollars Thirty Three Cts per Annum. which certificate was under the seal of the War Office of the United States & signed by Lewis Cass Secretary of War. Which certificate on or about the 27 th day of October 1843 at or near the town of Fayetteville State of No. Car was lost or mislaid so that he has never been able to find it since he had it on that day & received under it his semi-annual payment up to the 4 th Sept 1843 Since which time he has not seen it & believing he must have left it in the Office of the Agent for paying Pensions at that place or dropped it soon after leaving the Office he has since made application to enquiring of the Agent who says he knows noth- =ing of it
Sworn & subscribed before me This day & year last above written
Attest E. Hough, J.P.
Clairborne Howard

Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions May term 1845
State of North Carolina Surry County
Be it known that on this 14 th day of May 1845 before the Worshippful Court of Common Pleas in for said County in Open Court Personally appeared John Wright & Wilie Fettes two reputable & creditable persons who on the Third Path declared that they are well acquainted with the above named Clairborne Howard who has signed the foregoing certificate that they have long known him that he is a Pensioner of the United States that he is very old & infirm so that he is not able to go to Court sworn & subscribed in Open Court this day & year last above written Witness my hand F K Armstrong Clerk John Wright Wilie Fettes
State of No Carolina Surry County
Be it known that on this 14 th day of May 1845 before me Ephraim Hough a Magistrate of said County affidavit  sworn  Spedden  Spedden a credible person & made oath in due form of law that he is well acquainted with Clairborne Howard who has made the foregoing application for renewal of certificate of Pension that he knows him to be the same person that he has heretofore made out his papers on which to draw his money that he had his certificate in his possession that as well as he remembers it was for $53.33 — & for Annuity that Howard is so infirm that he cannot attend Court sworn & subscribed this day & year last above written Ephraim Hough J.P.

State of North Carolina } Court of Pleas & Sessions Dorsey County } May Term 1845
I Francis K Armstrong Clerk of the court of Pleas & Sessions for said county do certify that Ephraim H. High who has attached the foregoing certificate & affidavit is a sworn & acting Magistrate of said County & that the signatures purporting to be his and Gunning — I further certify that the Court has examined and approved of the Proceedings of said Magistrate in the matter of Clarkston — At our Application for a New Certificate of Divorce In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office This 14 th day of May 1845
F. K. Armstrong CLK

1474 Columbia Road N.W., Washington, D. C. Sept. 8, 1927.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Kindly furnish me with any information you may have with regard to Clayborne Howard , who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and a native of North Carolina.
Respectfully yours,
W. P. Crater

Rev Sec
UNITED STATES BRANCH NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY 76 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK
N. T. HOWARD & CO., Agents, 117 MAIN STREET, GREENEVILLE, TENN.
Greeneville, Tenn. May 20, 1919.
Hon. G. M. Saltzgaber, Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:-
Will you kindly give me any information you may have on file in your Department regarding the following:-
Andrew Cline , Washington County, Virginia, aged 85 years was a Pensioner residing in Virginia in 1835, who received a pension for his service as a Virginia Militiaman, during the Revolutionary War.
Claiborne Howard , Iredell County, North Carolina, aged 70 years, He was among the Pensioners residing outside of Virginia , in 1835. He received a pension for for his service as a Virginia Militiaman.
The above information is taken from "Virginia Militia in The Revolutionary War ", by J. T. McAllister, Hot Springs, Va.
Thanking you in advance for any information you may be able to give me, I am,
Respectfully,
Emogen T. Howard

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
S.F. 8731
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Clayborne Howard a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1779 1 mo. Pol. Burk Va.   Oct. 1780 2 mos. Joseph Richardson   early 1781 2 mos. Madison   Mar. 1781 2 mos. Tompkins Thompson   Shirley after 2 mos. John Tyler   May & Summer 1781 23 mos. Anthony New   Aug. 1781 4 mos. Calvin Stewart Gaines  
Battles engaged in, Williamsburg Yorktown
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Albemarle County Va.
Date of application for pension, Feb 17 1834 His ch. was ab.
Residence at date of application, Giles County N.C.
Age at date of application, born March 14 1763 in Albemarle Co. Va.
Remarks:
He moved from Amherst Co. Va. to Giles Co. N.C. in 1793, there 5 years, then moved to Surry Co. N.C., there until 1826 when he returned to Giles Co. N.C.
Respectfully,
brother George
Commissioner.