Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11,318, Edward Houchins, Va.

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Houchins Edward
# 11,318
Nancy
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5002
Kentucky
Edward Houchins of Mercer in the State of Ky. who was a pr: in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col: Saylor in the Var- line for 10 mon: from 1778
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 33 - Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
1833
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of Feby 3 d and sent Hon: R.M. Johnson, House of Reps.
  Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832  49.99.    Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 th Mar. 33  16.67     $66.66  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book (2 Vol. 9 Page 47.

Kentucky
Report
Mary Nancy Houehing widow of Edward Houehing
who was a Private in the Revolution
Husband died 14 April 1846
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 33 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1844.
14 day of April 1846
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of August, 1847 and sent to
C. Chinn Esq. Harrodsburg Kentucky
no date date
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2, Page 181.
Date of death not on roll

Register
James C. Houchins, son of Edward & Nancy Houchins was born September 8 th 1786.
Jane their Daughter was born June 17 th 1789
Abner their son was born August 4 th 1790
Mary C. their Daughter was born June 7 th 1793
Edward their son was born Decem r 28 th 1795
Elizabeth their Daughter was born Feb y 15 th 1798
Agness O their Daughter was born June 25 th 1800
Thomas J. their son was born July 28 th 1803
Jesse F. their son was born May 28 th 1806

Register
Edward Houckins son of Francis and Joyce Houckins was born feby the 29 th 1760 Nancey Clements Daughter of James and mary Clements was born march the 13 th 1766

Edward Hutchinson 1832 Oct. 1 st Sum to be in open Court
Cash 142 59
from 1798 private 10 months, $223.33 100
Can be held by part from the sum of money, and the money then
Wm R. M. Johnson
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State of Kentucky } On this 1 st day of October 1832 Mercer County viz
Personally appeared in open court before the judges of the Circuit court of Mercer County now sitting Edward Hutchins aged 73 years who being first sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the late act of Congress passed the 7 th day of June 1832. That I Edward Hutchins on my oath do solemnly declare that I am now in the 73 rd . year of my age and that I was born in the county of Goochland and state of Virginia in which I resided when the war of the revolution commenced, and I was called into the service of my country as follows. viz In the month of August 1778 I was drafted for two months in Lieut James Allen company, who marched us to Albemarle Barracks from Goochland county, where we were placed under the command of Col Taylor who had charge of the Prisoners confined there as well as I now recollect and I then was engaged guarding the British Prisoners until my time expired and I was honorably discharged, and again in the month of January 1779. I was again drafted for two months in Capt Wm H Miller company and we were again marched to Albemarle Barracks as a guard for the British prisoners under the same Col Taylor - where I again faithfully performed another two months service and was honorably discharged and again in the month of April 1780 I was drafted in the 4 th Regiment of the Virginia Militia for six months in Capt Edward Curd company, my Colonels were Col Lucas & Col Richardson I cannot recollect which was the Lieut Col of the two, we rendezvoused at Goochland Court house and march from thence to Hillsborough

when I believe we were under Genl. Stephens, and from there we marched to deep river & was stationed there near two weeks and from there we marched to Camden in the month of August 1780, and I was engaged in the Battle of Camden under Genl. Gates, when we were beat and I was badly wounded in my left arm, and I was left on the ground until after the battle was over and I then made my escape and got to Ft. M c Kinnon where I stayed until my wound was cured, and I then returned to Goochland Court house about the 1 st of January March year and was honorably discharged about the 1 st of April 1781 - having been confined on account of my wound until late in December before I could leave the place - I further state that I have no documentary evidence to prove my services, I further state that I hereby relinquish all claim to any other pension from the united states except the present and my claim to the pension from the state of Virginia as an invalid for account of my wound. I far then I state that I am not on the pension roll of the united states or of any state except the state of Virginia on whose pension roll I am now as an invalid pensioner on account of my wound — After the revolutionary war I lived in the state of Virginia until the year 1821. When I removed to the state of Kentucky & county of Lewis where I now live, Witness my hand this 1 st day of October 1832 —
Edward Goukings

Mercer County (viz.) This day Capt George Robards and Claibourn Bradshaw came into open court and made oath that They are resident Citizens of s d county and neighbors of the above named Edward Houchins, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, and also hereby make following statement on oath, viz. We the undersigned know the aforesaid Edward Houchins in the revolutionary war in the year 1778 and since we lived his neighbor in the state of Virginia, and we know that he served two terms of two months each at the Albemarle Barracks in 1778 & 1779 as we saw him there while in service and the s d Houchins was a soldier under the s d George Robards in the year 1780, and was wounded at the Battle of Camden in his arm and is now an invalid Pensioner of the state of Virginia, The s d Houchins we know acted as a faithful soldier, as I George Robards was a Lieutenant in the s d Battle of Camden and we know that the s d Houchins is the identical same man who we then and now know as a soldier for ten months in the Revolutionary war. Witness our hands this 1 st day of October - 1832 Claibourn Bradshaw George Robards
State of Kentucky Mercer Circuit Court. Sept. Term 1832 This day Edward Houchins the former applicant for a pension heretofore and Claibourn Bradshaw, of George Robards came personally into Open Court & made oath to the truth of the statements by them respectively subscribed and thereupon the Court declared its then opinion after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department that said Houchins is an old soldier of the American Revolution & served as he in his written statement for a pension has declared. & the Court further declares that declared as their opinion that s d Bradshaw who have signed the last x - u

I above Within Certificate are a resident of Mercer County Kentucky and as a man of Credibility I that these statements are entitled to full credit. I Philip J. Sollin Clerk of the Circuit Court aforesaid do Certify that the foregoing Statement contains a full and complete the Original proceedings in the Matter of the Peti- tion of Edward Leachman for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of said Circuit Court at the Clerk's office in Harrodsburg on the 1 st day of October 1832. and in the 41 st year of the Independence of Kentucky
Phil. J. Sollin

No 501
Mary Honchins widow of Edward
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act 17 June 1844
Marr'd 1785
husband died 14 April 44
Admrs 10 mo 1846 $33 33 per share
per 14 April 1846
Chs Chinn Darnborough 1846
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State of Kentucky Mercer County Seton
On this 23 d day of June 1847 Personally appeared before me J N Thompson a justice of the peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified as such Nancy Hoouchins a resident of the county of Mercer and State of Kentucky aged Eighty years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d of March 1843 and 17 th June 1844 granting pensions to certain widows; That she is the widow of Edward Hoouchins Deceased late a pensioner on the roll of the Kentucky agency, He was also an invalid pensioner at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum on the State of Virginia for wounds received in the revolutionary war while in the service of his country
She further declares that she was married to the said Edward Hoouchins on the Twenty Seventh day of October Seventeen hundred and Eighty five (1785). That her husband the aforesaid Edward Hoouchins died on the (14 th ) fourteenth day of April Eighteen hundred and forty Six (1846) That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four Viz at the time above stated
She further declares she knows of no record of her marriage unless it is of record in the county where she Court Clerks Office where she was married, But she has a family record of the age of her Children in a note Book which register is in the handwriting of one of her nieces and written by him Lewis Littlepage Coleman in the year Eighteen hundred and five some years before the declarant left her native State Virginia, The said register has been in the possession of the declarant ever since it was written up to the present date
Nancy her Hoouchins mark
Sworn to and subscribed by the above named Nancy Hoouchins And I certify that in consequence of Old age and

bodily infirmity she is unable to attend court to make this declaration Given from under my hand the day and year first above written J. N. Thompson S.P.
State of Kentucky Mercer County Set
July County Court 1847
Satisfactory proof was this day made in open court by the oaths of K. Lehman & B. J. Bradshaw good and lawful witnesses that they are well acquainted with the foregoing named Nancy Houchins and know she has in a great measure been confined to her bed for some years past and is unable to attend court to make her declaration for a pension.
I Thomas Allin Clerk of said County Court do certify that the above is truly transcribed from the records in my Office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of my Office and subscribed my name this 5 th day of July 1847
Thos. Allin
Clerk of the Court of Mercer County

The deposition of Mrs Agness Terhune a resident of Mercer County Kentucky take for the purpose of being used in favour of the application of Mrs Nancy Houchins for a pension.
The deponent being first duly qualified according to law deposes and saith that she is Forty Seven years old that she is the Daughter of Edward Houchins, Deceased and Nancy Houchins, the applicant. She further states that her Father the said Edward Houchins was a pensioner on the roll of the Kentucky agency and that he died on the fourteenth day of April Eighteen hundred and forty Six. And that her Mother has remained a widow ever since. She further declares that she has been well acquainted with her father's family Register ever since her first recollections. The said Register has been in the possession of her father & Mother from her earliest recollection but in whose hand writing she cannot say; the said register on one side of the leaf which belongs to a roll book commences with the age of her father & Mother on the other side of said leaf is the age of the children which commences with the age of James C. Houchins & closes with the age of Jasper Houchins which register is taken out of said roll book and marked A and made part of this her deposition.
Agnes O Terhune
State of Kentucky Mercer County S.S.
On this 23rd day of June 1847 before me J. N. Thompson a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified as such personally appeared Agnes O Terhune and swore and subscribed to the above deposition And certify she is a woman of undoubted veracity.
Given from under my hand the day and year above written.
J. N. Thompson J.P.

State of Kentucky Mercer County, Set 15
I Thomas Allin Clerk of the Court of Mercer County Certify that J N Thompson is a Magistrate as expressed in his two foregoing Certificates Duly Commissioned and qualified as such That his Com- missions bears date on the 5 th day of April 1842 for during good behaviour and that the two foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name This 5 th day of July 1847 Thos Allin Clerk of the Court of Mercer County
No 501.
Nancy Houchins
Ret June 1847

KNOW all men, by these presents, that we Edward Houehens and Isepe Clements, are held and firmly bound unto the Executive Power of this State, in the just and full sum of fifty Pounds Curr. money of Virginia: To which paymt. well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our, and each of our heirs, Exors. & Admrs. jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated this twenty third day of October in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty five.
The Condition of this obligation is such, that if this is no lawfull cause to obstruct a marriage intended to be had & solemnized between the above bound Edward Houehens and Nancy Clements, then this obligation to be void, else in force.
Sealed & delivered in presence of }
Edward Houehens seal Isepe Clements seal
State of Virginia } ss. Goochland County }
I, Narcipus W. Miller, clerk of the Court of Goochland County, in the State of Virginia, certify, that the foregoing is a true Copy of Edward Houehens's Marriage Bond, now remaining on file among the records of the said Court, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible letters and figures, as follows: "XXIII day of October in the Year of our Lord 1785." — I, Narcipus W. Miller, above named, depose and say, that I hold the Office of Clerk of the Court in the County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Court, with the exception above named, as certified by me; And that there is no return of the marriage therein referred to, to be found among the records of the said Court.
Narcipus W. Miller, clerk of the Court of Goochland County.
Sworn before me
Thos. R. Argyle Justice of the peace.
I, Narcipus W. Miller, clerk of the Court of Goochland County, in the State of Virginia, certify, that Thomas R. Argyle — is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing Certificate purporting to be his, is genuine.

Offic. and subscribed my name this 25 th day of May in the year 1847.
Neil W. Miller. clerk of the court of Goochland County.

October 26, 1937
Mrs. Mae H. Sparks 5718 South Albany Avenue Chicago, Illinois
Edward Houchins W. 11318 BA-J/AWF am
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Ed. and Jackson Houchins of Kentucky.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension found based upon the service of Jackson Houchins. searched by Mrs. Leach
The data which follow concerning Edward Houchins were obtained from papers on file in pension claim W. 11318, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution.
Edward Houchins was born February 29, 1760 in Goochland County, Virginia. He was the son of Francis and Joice Houchins.
While a resident of said Goochland County, Edward Houchins enlisted sometime in August, 1778, served two months as private under Lieutenant James Allen in Colonel Taylor's Virginia regiment, guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks. He enlisted sometime in January, 1779, served two months in Captain William H. Miller's company in Colonel Taylor's regiment, guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks. He enlisted sometime in April, 1780, served in Captain Edward Curd's company, Colonels Lucas' and Richardson's Virginia regiment, was in the battle of Camden, where he was wounded in the left arm, and did not reach home until sometime in January, 1781.
Edward Houchins continued to live in Virginia until

in 1821, when he moved to Mercer County, Kentucky.
The soldier, Edward Houchins, was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, then a resident of Mercer County, Kentucky. He was also pensioned by the State of Virginia, on account of disability resulting from the wound referred to herein.
Edward Houchins married October 27, 1785 in Goochland County, Virginia, Nancy (Nancey) Clements. She was born March 13, 1766 in the State of Virginia, and was the daughter of James and Mary Clements.
Edward Houchins died April 14, 1846. His widow, Nancy Houchins, was allowed pension on her application executed June 23, 1847, then living in Mercer County, Kentucky.
Their children:
James G. born September 8, 1786 Jane " June 17, 1789 Abner " August 4, 1790 Mary O. " June 7, 1793 Edward " December 28, 1795 Elizabeth " February 11, 1798 Agnes O. " June 21, 1800 Thomas I. or J. " July 28, 1803 Jesse F. " May 28, 1806
Their daughter, Agnes O. Terhune, was living in 1847 in Mercer County, Kentucky; the first name of her husband was not shown, and there are no data in regard to their marriage.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

June 13 '99 R A Van Arodall Harrodsburg
1915-Nov. 10 Hist. to Jas. S. Hancock + notified if he wishes copy of affi- davit in Vol. of Geo. Robt. and it will be furnished. 1924-Apr. 5- Hist. to Metie J. Hancock. mm187 1926, Sept 21. photo. mailed to Dr. C. B. Vanarsdall. Au 1927 Apr. 1. E. A. Terpuyse wife knew to obtain death date. au 1929-Mch. 6- Hist. to Dr. Paul C. Hancock. 1934-May 14- Hist. to Memo. Branch Aug. 1935- July 9- " " Mrs. L. G. Roberts and 1936- Dec. 24- " " Mrs. John B. Roberts and Act: June 17th /44 1937- Oct 28 " " Mae H. Roberts and
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 11318
Mary Hopkins Widow of  Edward Hopkins Prior Rev. War
Index:—Vol. a , Page 344

Edward Houchins. Ky act 7 June 1832 p 333 33 p.m.
To what time was he last paid? G. B. A.
Pension Office July 28 1847
Paid to 4 th March 1846.
W. B.

Harrodsburg (Ky) 8th July 1847 Dear Sir
Therewith enclose you the Declaration of Mrs Nancy Woottenwidow of James Wootten deceased for a pension I would be pleased to hear from the claim when it will suit your convenience
Respectfully your Obt Servt Chr Chinn
Col J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Vererans Administration
Dec 4 -
Dent of Revolutionary War records.
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir-.
G 71 4
Will you send to me the Rev. War record of Edward Heuchin of Va. Militia. a pensioner who moved from Virginia to Mercer Co., Kentucky.
If there is a record of any children or his wife's maiden name please include in report.
Myrene Heuchin Hobbs.
Mrs John W. Hobbs

Request for Rev. war record of Edward Houchins, Va. Troops died April 14-1846 in Mercer Co. Ky. Furnished May 14- '34 - no corresp - attached.
acc t May 14 - 34

WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON
5-7
1933 4
Memorandum for
The Surgeon General, Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Commandant, United States Coast Guard, Treasury Department, The Commissioner of Pensions, Interior Building, General Accounting Office, F Street, between 4th & 5th, N. W.
1. The attached application has been submitted to this office for Government headstone to be erected at the grave of the decedent named thereon. In order that the proper inscription may be placed on the stone it would be appreciated if your office would verify the name and service on the application, checking and making such corrections in red ink as may be necessary to show the correct spelling of the name and complete designation of the organizations.
2. In addition, please advise State from which decedent came

DR. PAUL C. HOUGHEN DENTIST BEAVER CROSSING, NEBR.
3-2-29
Com. of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen;
Will you send me the Revolutionary War record of Edward Houchins of Virginia & Kentucky. Records show he was drawing a pension in 1840, while living in Mercer Co. Ky. - If you do not have his record in your office will you kindly inform me. I have made two previous requests and they have both been ignored. If there is a charge for this information will you kindly inform me and I will be glad to forward you the amount.

CHOSING, NEBR.
I have inclosed a postal card which I wish you would return to me. On it I have asked whether you have the information, and whether you will give it out.
Hoping I may have an answer. I am,
Yours truly Paul C Hansen

DR. PAUL C. HOUCHEN DENTIST BEAVER CROSSING, NEBK.
Jan. 9, 1929.
Ans Mch 6, 1929
Com. of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
Gentlemen:
At the suggestion of the War Dept. I am sending to this office for information of the Revolutionary war record of Edward Houchins who was born and served in Virginia. Will you kindly send me the place and time of birth, names of wife and children with dates of birth and death, or any information of a genealogical nature.
Yours truly,
Paul C Houchin

R. S. Van Arsdall & Bro.,
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M ch H Clay Evans Washington D.C. Dear Sir --
I am seeking information in regard to an revolutionary soldier Edward Thompson (or Hutchinson) came (and before war born) from Louisa County Virginia, was wounded in the arm (while trying to escape from Arnolds betrayal) (This may not be true but I give it thinking it might aid in looking him up)
Any information will be gladly accepted
Yours Respectfully R. S. Van Arsdall

P.O. Box 56
I am. to ex
C. B. VANARSDALL, M. D. HARRODSBURG, KY.
September 18, 1926.
S.
Bureau of Pensions, Revolution and 1812 Wars Section, Washington, D. C..
Gentlemen:
In reply to a letter from you dated August 18, 1926, in regard to photostat copy of papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claims of Edward Houchins and his widow, I sent you as directed a Post Office money order for $2.05 drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior, this being the amount you stated was required for twelve pages plus certification.
I have heard nothing whatever from you since that time, and as it was sent August 18, I feel sure there is some mistake somewhere. Please investigate, and report what the trouble is, as I am very anxious to have these papers as soon as possible/.
Very truly yours,
C. B. Vanarsdall

3-2233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
August 24, 1926
Chief Rev War Section Division.
I have this day received from Dr. E. B. Vanarsdall M. A. No. 140.5.2.8 for $2. 05 , requesting
photostat copy as per post office addresses letter herewith
ok scat Photo mailed Finance Div Sept. 21. 26
O. J. RANDALL Chief Finance Division.
76.6.2

After 5 days, return to DR. CONDIT B. VANARSDALL, Box 54, HARRODSBURG, KY.
C. B. VANARSDALL, M. D.
HARRODSBURG, KY.
August 18, 1926.
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C..
Gentlemen:
FINANCE DIVISION AUG 24 1926 BUREAU OF PENSIONS OK
In reply to your letter of August 16, regarding photostat copy of Revolutionary War pension records of Edward Houchins and his widow, I am complying with your instructions by enclosing herewith a Post Office Money Order for $2.05. This covers the charge for copying twelve pages, and certificate.
Very truly yours,
C. B. VanArsdall.

Dear Sir -
May I please have the pension record of Edwin Houehins from Kentucky who served with the Va. militia during the Revolutionary war.
Yours truly
Nettie Thompson Hauckel Rugby Road University Va.
March 5 - 1924

JAMES A. HOUCHIN
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNOR
1916
GIVE MISSOURI A BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
KEEP THE FAMILY OFF THE PAY ROLL.
STOP THE LEAKS
BUILD PERMANENT HIGHWAYS WITH CONVICT LABOR
Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
You have in your records some history connected with Edward Houchins, a part of it concerns an affidavit which he made on the ninth of June 1832, establishing the claim of George RoBards, as a lieutenant.
I would be very glad to have you make a copy of the record of this Edward Houchins and send it to me. I am willing to pay reasonable stenographer's service to have this done.
Yours very truly,
James Houchin
J A H M D
OK J.H.H.

EUGENE A. TERHUNE & BRO.
PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
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HARRODSBURG, KY.
March 23, 1922
Bureau of Pensions, Rev. & 1812 War Section, Washington, D. C.. Dear Sir;
Will you please give me the date of the death of Mrs. Nancy Hutchins, widow of Edward Hutchins, Revolutionary War pensioner. He served in the Virginia troops. She has Widow File No. 11318 .
Please give me this information as soon as convenient, as it is for use on a marker that is to be placed at her grave, and must be placed soon.
Very Truly,
Eugene A. Terhune.
Ans question only

Colonel William Christian Chapter CHRISTIANSBURG, VIRGINIA
July 1, 1935
Veterans Administration Washington D.C. Attn. Mr. A. N. Miller
Dear Sir:
Referring to your letter of June 19 th in which the identification of John Harvey , Edward Hutchins and Jacob Miller are mentioned you asked me to give approximate dates of death & birth, place of residence & widows given name. Below is all the info I have available -
Jacob Miller (Rockingham Co) moved to Monroe Co. (W. Va., then Va.)
His daughter was Barbara Miller who married Jacob Mann (The Family Tree p. 30)
If I only knew his wife's name I should be greatly helped John Harvey (There was only one John Harvey that I know of who lived during the Revolution - I am quite sure he is the one you mentioned - I only know his son Benjamin Harvey lived on the Great Divis (Monroe Co.) one of 77 but 5
✓ Edward Hutchins moved from Louisa Co. Va. to Mercer Co. Ky. where he died - He was wounded in Gates defeat and received a pension. Again I would like his wife's name etc...
Please send me any info on these three. It would be greatly appreciated and give me a starting point to begin working.
No you have anything on Absalom Elkins Rev. soldier. He died in Mont. Co. Va. 1791.
Yours truly
Mrs. R. L. Roberts Box 287 Cambria Va.

Chicago Ill. Oct. 8/1937
Veterans administration Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:—
I am interested in tracing the Houchin family history & what interest and assistance it may have taken in the Revolutionary War.
I would like to know what material you have on the Kentucky Houchins . Maybe an Ed. or Jackson Houchin . Miss Ford
Thanking you for your interest.
very sincerely
Mrs. Mae Houchin Sparks 5718 So. Albany ave Chicago Ill.

Dr. Conrad B. Van Arsdall Harrodsburg, Ky.
August 3, 1926.
Pension Bureau, Revolutionary War Records, Washington, D. C..
Gentlemen:
My brother, R. S. VanArsdall, of Harrodsburg, Ky., has a letter from your Bureau dated June 13, 1899, in which it is stated that my ancestor, Edward Houchins, received a pension for service in the Revolution. Also that his widow, Mary, received a pension on the same account after his death.
I am writing to ask that you furnish me with a photographic copy of his application for pension, and any other record in the case that would be of like interest to me. I also want a similar copy of the application of his widow for a pension, that I may have her name in full, with the date of her birth and death, &c..
I understand that your Bureau has this done for a reasonable remuneration and I am willing to pay for it.
This Edward Houchins enlisted from Goochland Co., Virginia.
Very truly yours,
C. B. Van Arsdall
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July 9, 1935
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EDWARD HOUGHINS W. 11519 BA-J/MLB
Mrs. L. L. Roberts Box 227 Custer, Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of July 1, in which you furnish further information in regard to John Harvey, Edward Houchins and Jacob Miller, also Absalom Elkins, Revolutionary War soldiers, of Virginia, whose records you desire.
There are no claims for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolution of John Harvey and Jacob Miller as described by you; or of any Absalom Elkins (all spellings of names searched). Such claims are the source of data furnished by this office in regard to soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
The record of only one soldier named Edward Houchins was found and it is furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Rec neg. for Jacob Miller.
She wrote again for Jacob Miller & John Harvey. See her let. & reply in Emory Altizer, Rev. Nov. Oct-1935

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
77777
August 18, 1936
Dr. Condit B. Vanarsdall Harrodsburg, Box 56 Kentucky
Sir:
I have to advise you that if you desire photostat copy of the papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claims of Edward Houchins and his widow Nancy, Widow File No. 11318, the same will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912 at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired. The number of pages to be copied is twelve.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior (not to the Commissioner of Pensions).
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
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J. L. M. Rev. War Section.
November 10, 1915.
Mr. James A. Houchin, Jefferson City, Mo.
Sir:
In response to your letter of the 2 nd instant, you are herewith furnished an abstract of the Revolutionary War pension claims of Edward Houchins and his widow Nancy. W. File No. 11,318, which contains a more complete statement of his services than that given by him in his affidavit in the Revolutionary War pension claim of George Robards, Sur. No. 31,339.
If however you desire an exact copy of the above mentioned affidavit, please so state and you will be notified of the cost of the same.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. 11112.
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April 1, 1927.
Eugene A. Terhune, Harrodsburg, Ky.
Sir:
I have to advise you, that for the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Nancy Houchins, you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D. C. citing all of the following data: Nancy widow of Edward Houchins, rate $33.33 per annum, commenced April 14, 1846, Certificate 408, issued August 10, 1847, Act of June 17, 1844, Kentucky Agency.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

November 10, 1915.
Mr. James A. Houchin, Jefferson City, Missouri.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the second instant, you are advised that it appears from the papers in the claim, W. File No. 11,318, Rev. War. that Edward Houchins son of Francis and Joice Houchins. was born February 29, 1760, in Goochland County, Virginia, and while residing there was drafted in August 1778. in Lieutenant James Allen's company, marched to Albemarle Barracks and served two months under Colonel Taylor guarding the prisoners there.
In January 1779. he was drafted in Captain William H. Miller's company under the same Colonel Taylor and served two months. In April 1780. he was drafted in Captain Edward Curd's company under Colonels Lucas and Richardson, was in the battle of Camden where he was wounded in the left arm and was discharged April 1. 1781.
He married October 27, 1785. in Goochland County, Virginia, Nancy daughter of James and Mary Clements.

She was born March 13, 1766.
He was allowed pension on an application executed October 1, 1832, while a resident of Mercer County, Kentucky, and died April 14, 1846. His widow was allowed pension on an application executed June 23, 1847, while a resident of Mercer County, Kentucky.
Their children were:
James C - - - born September 8, 1786. Jane - - - - " June 17, 1789. Abner - - - - " August 4, 1790. Mary O. - - - " June 7, 1793. Edward - - - " December 28, 1795. Elizabeth - - " February 11, 1798. Agnes O. - - - " June 21, 1800. Thomas J or I, " July 28, 1803. Jesse F. - - - " May 28, 1806.
Very respectfully,
J. M. Saltzgaber Commissioner.

April 5, 1924
Nettie E. Hanokel Rugby Road University, Va.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim E. 11318 it appears that Edward Houchins, the son of Francis and Joice Houchins, was born February 29, 1760 in Goochland County, Virginia.
While a resident of said county he enlisted in August 1778 and served as a private in Lieutenant James Allen's Company, marched to Albemarle Barracks and served two months under Colonel Taylor guarding the prisoners there.
In January 1779 he enlisted and served two months in Captain William H. Miller's Company, under the same Colonel Taylor. In April 1780 he enlisted and served as a private in Captain Edward Curd's Company under Colonels Lucas and Richardson, was in the battle of Camden where he was wounded in the left arm and was discharged April 1, 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

October 1, 1832 while a resident of Mercer County, Kentucky. He died April 14, 1846.
Soldier married October 27, 1785 in Goochland County, Virginia, Nancy the daughter of James and Mary Clements. She was born March 13, 1766. She was allowed pension on her application executed June 23, 1847 while a resident of Mercer County, Kentucky.
Their children were:
James C. .... born September 8, 1786. Jane..... " June 17, 1789. Abner ..... " August 4, 1790. Mary O. .... " June 7, 1793. Edward ..... " December 28, 1795. Elizabeth ... " February 11, 1798. Agnes O. .... " June 21, 1800, married .... Terhune, given name not stated. Thomas J. or I. " " July 28, 1803. Jesse F. .... " May 28, 1806.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

July 9, 1935
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Edward Houchins-W.11318 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. L. L. Roberts Cambridge, Box 287 Virginia
Dear Madam:
The Revolutionary War data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 11318, based upon the service of Edward Houchins in that war.
Edward Houchins, the son of Francis and Joice Houchins, was born February 29, 1760 in Goochland County, Virginia.
While residing in said Goochland County, Edward Houchins served as a private in the Virginia troops, as follows:
From sometime in August, 1778, two months under Lieutenant James Allen and Colonel Taylor, guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks; from sometime in January, 1779, two months in Captain William H. Miller's company, guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks under Colonel Taylor; from sometime in April, 1780 in Captain Edward Oard's company, Colonels Lucas' and Richardson's regiment, was in the battle of Camden, where he was wounded in the left arm, and did not reach home until in January, 1781.
He continued to live in Virginia until in 1821, when he moved to Mercer County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, October 1, 1832, then a resident of Mercer County, Kentucky. He was also pensioned by the state of Virginia, on account of disability resulting from the above mentioned wound.
Edward Houchins married October 27, 1785 in

Goochland County, Virginia, Nancy (Nancy) Clements. She was born March 13, 1788 in the state of Virginia, and was the daughter of James and Mary Clements.
The soldier, Edward Houchins, died April 14, 1846. His widow, Nancy Houchins, was allowed pension on her application executed June 23, 1847, then a resident of Mercer County, Kentucky.
The children of Edward and Nancy Houchins:
James C. Born September 8, 1788 Jane " June 17, 1789 Abner " August 4, 1790 Mary O. " June 7, 1793 Edward " December 28, 1795 Elizabeth " February 11, 1798 Agnes O. " June 21, 1800 Thomas I. or J. " July 28, 1803 Jesse F. " May 28, 1808
Their daughter, Agnes O., in 1847 was living in Mercer County, Kentucky, and then signed Agnes O. Terhune, the first name of her husband not shown.
The name Jesse Clements appears on the marriage bond of Edward Houchins and Nancy (Nancy) Clements; it is not stated that he was related to the said Nancy.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

May 14, 1934
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Edward Houchins-W.11318 BA-J/AWF
The Quartermaster General Memorial Branch War Department Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Edward Houchins.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.11318, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Edward Houchins.
Edward Houchins, the son of Francis and Joice Houchins, was born February 29, 1760 in Goochland County, Virginia.
While residing in said Goochland County, Edward Houchins, served as a private with the Virginia troops as follows-
From Sometime in August, 1778, two months under Lieutenant James Allen, Colonel Taylor, guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks; from in January, 1779, two months in Captain William H. Miller's company, guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks, under Colonel Taylor; from April, 1780 in Captain Edward Ourd's company, Colonels Lucas' and Richardson's regiment, was in the battle of Camden, where he was wounded in the left arm, and did not reach home until January 1, 1781.
Edward Houchins continued to live in Virginia until 1821, when he moved to Mercer County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, October 1, 1832, still a resident of Mercer County. He was also pensioned by the state of Virginia, on account of disability resulting from the

above mentioned wound.
The soldier, Edward Houchins, married October 27, 1785 in Goochland County, Virginia, Nancy Clements; she was born March 13, 1766 in Virginia and was the daughter of James and Mary Clements.
Edward Houchins died April 14, 1846. His widow, Nancy Houchins, was allowed pension on her application executed June 23, 1847, then a resident of Mercer County, Kentucky.
Their children were-
James C. born September 8, 1788 Jane " June 17, 1789 Abner " August 4, 1790 Mary C. " June 7, 1793 Edward " December 28, 1795 Elizabeth " February 11, 1798 Agnes C. " June 21, 1800 Thomas J. or I. " July 28, 1803 Jesse F. " May 28, 1806
Their daughter, Agnes C., in 1847 was living in Mercer County, Kentucky, and then signed Agnes C. Terhune, the first name of her husband not shown.
The application for headstone for Edward Houchins is returned herewith; there was no correspondence attached.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

December 24, 1938
Edward Houchins W. 11318 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. John W. Hobbs 611 Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Edward Houchins who served in the Virginia militia, and was a pensioner from Mercer County, Kentucky.
The Revolutionary War data furnished herein were obtained from pension claim, W. 11318, based upon the service of Edward Houchins in that war.
Edward Houchins, the son of Francis and Joice Houchins, was born February 29, 1760 in Goochland County, Virginia.
While residing in said Goochland County, he enlisted sometime in August, 1778, served two months as private under Lieutenant James Allen, Colonel Taylor's Virginia regiment, guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks. He enlisted sometime in January, 1779, served two months in Captain William H. Miller's company, Colonel Taylor's regiment, guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks. He enlisted sometime in April, 1780, served in Captain Edward Curd's company, Colonels Lucas' and Richardson's regiment, was in the battle of Camden, where he was wounded in the left arm, and did not reach home until in January, 1781.
He continued to live in Virginia until in 1821, then moved to Mercer County, Kentucky. He was allowed pension on his application executed, October 1, 1832, then a resident of said Mercer County. He was also

pensioned by the State of Virginia, on account of disability resulting from the wound referred to herein.
Edward Houchins married October 27, 1785 in Goochland County, Virginia, Nancy (Nancey) Clements. She was born March 13, 1768 in the State of Virginia and was the daughter of James and Mary Clements.
Edward Houchins died April 14, 1846. His widow, Nancy Houchins, was allowed pension on her application executed June 23, 1847, at which time she was a resident of Mercer County, Kentucky.
The children of Edward and Nancy Houchins:
James C. born September 8, 1786 Jane " June 17, 1789 Abner " August 4, 1790 Mary O. " June 7, 1793 Edward " December 28, 1795 Elizabeth " February 11, 1798 Agnes O. " June 21, 1800 Thomas I. or J. " July 28, 1803 Jesse F. " May 28, 1806.
Their daughter, Agnes O., was living in 1847 in Mercer County, Kentucky, and then signed Agnes O. Terhune, the first name of her husband not shown.
The name Jesse Clements is shown on a copy of the marriage bond of Edward Houchins and Nancy (Nancey) Clements; it is not stated that he was related to the said Nancy.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

March 6, 1929.
Dr. Paul C. Houhen, Beaver Crossing, Nebraska.
Sir:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 11318, it appears that Edward Houchins, the son of Francis and Joice Houchins, was born February 29, 1760 in Goochland County, Virginia.
While a resident of said county he enlisted in August 1778 and served as a private in Lieutenant James Allen's Company, marched to Albemarle Barracks and served two months under Colonel Taylor guarding the prisoners there.
In January 1779 he enlisted and served two months in Captain William H. Miller's Company, under the same Colonel Taylor. In April 1780 he enlisted and served as a private in Captain Edward Gurd's Company under Colonels Lucas and Richardson, was in the battle of Camden where he was wounded in the left arm and was discharged April 1, 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832 while a resident of Mercer County, Kentucky.

He died April 14, 1846.
Soldier married October 27, 1785 in Goochland County, Virginia, Nancy the daughter of James and Mary Clements. She was born March 13, 1766. She was allowed pension on her application executed June 23, 1847 while a resident of Mercer County, Kentucky.
Their children were:
James C. born September 8, 1786. Jane " June 17, 1789. Abner " August 4, 1790. Mary O. " June 7, 1793. Edward " December 28, 1795. Elizabeth " February 11, 1798. Agnes O. " June 21, 1800, married .... Terhune, given name not stated. Thomas J. or I. " July 28, 1803. Jesse F. " May 28, 1806.
Due to the very large number of requests similar to yours and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the bureau is unable to make immediate reply to each inquiry relative to soldiers of the Revolution and War of 1812.
Such information is furnished free of charge and letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in order of receipt.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.