Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9575, William Herndon, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Hendon, William
S 9575
CONTENTS
boarded

Ref?
Letter to B. A. Pritchett Pension Agent. 21. Oct 1844
See letter to O. S. Thornton April 1847
Letter to Pension & Pension Agent. May 28. 1847.
Virginia
92,367
William Herndon
of Greene Co in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the company by Captain Bohannon of the regt. by Gen Muhlenburg in the Virginia line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of August 1845 and sent to Coleman Page, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by D Brown Clerk Book G. Vol. 6 1/2 Page 15.

State of Virginia
Greene County S.S.
On this 12 th day of June 1845 personally appeared in open Court before the County of Greene County near village William Henderson a resident of the said County of Greene in the State of Virginia aged about eighty-two years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States and served as hereinafter stated: That in the year 1780 in the month of October - he was drafted for a three months tour in the war of the Revolution in Captain Ambrose Bohannon's Company of militia and proceeded to the Lower Country passing through Louisa and the Southern part of Spotsylvania Counties - That his Company remained one day here at one place then at another, but most of the time at a place called "Molunkeels" a considerable distance below Richmond in Henrico County. That during his second three months tour, and about one month after reaching the Lower Country he was in the battle of Petersburg Virginia - and during that battle his Company was under the command of General Mecklenburg - That after the battle the Company under Bohannon's order retreated to Chesterfield C. H. where they remained a day or two and then all hand followed the British right flank down to the Bay - after arriving said three months the men in his Company were discharged by Major Scudder, of Bohannon's Company. That during this three months tour the Company was attached to the Regulars under command of General Mecklenburg in rear of his Company.

That some time before Christmas in the year 1780 he re- turned home and remained there till the next Spring when he was again drafted in the militia for 3 Three months and that the company he went down under was commanded by Col. James Sleepgood and Ma- jor Robert Hill of Culpeper County. This was in the Spring of 1781 and Sleepgood's company marched down 2nd to Richmond passing over nearly the same road that Bohannan's company went through Spotsylvania County and other Counties. That his company during that tour spent most of its time at "Martin Hills" somewhere near Chesterfield County and that his company was stationed at another time during this tour at a place called "Camp Holly" not far from Richmond Virginia. That during said tour some of Lafayette's olders were quartered at Martin Hills where also his company frequently was that he was under Col. Fisher Rice of Culpeper County during said tour. That during said tour there was no regular battle; that he was however in a small skirmish between some British and Americans at "Camp Holly" below Richmond. That he frequently saw General Lafayette - General Muhlenburg - Major Webb Col. James Broadus Agelous and others whose names he cannot now call; that his 3 months being not to come home and that another draft of three months in the summer of 1781 under Captain Johnathan Connerd of Culpeper County - and went on down to near Freder- 3rd icksburg at "Samannee" where he was stationed for about two months. That his company left "Samannee" and went to King & Queen Counties and now there discharged and came home the tour being com- pleted. That at the time of said service he was a resident of Culpeper County about 3 miles from his present residence and that he knows of no one by whom he can prove said services. He hereby relinquishes any claims

Whatever be a pension or annuity, except the present & declares his name is out on the pension roll of the agency of any State whatever sworn & subscribed in open Court the first herein written date.
Greece County Virginia
W. Alexander
Mr William Eddins Clergy man residing in the above County and in the neighborhood of old Mr. Horns, and James F. Finks residing in the same neighborhood hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Mr. William Horns who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: That we believe him to be eighty two years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion. William Eddins
J. F. Finks
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that William Eddins who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergy man residing in Mr. Horns neighborhood; and that J. F. Finks Esq. one of the Justices of the Court who has signed the same is a resident of the same neighborhood and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit. The words "his second" put in in Court by request of the claimant - Leslie
J. P. Mitchell Clerk Greece County Court.

Virginia, Green County To All. I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of William Henson for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office, this 13 th day of June 1845.
R. Pritchett Green County Court
  o to 37.068  William Henson  Private  9 Months service  $30 per annum  Act. June 7. 1832  Virginia River  E Faye  Coltsman  Hampton  Virginia  

At a Court held for the County of Greene on the 12 th day of June 1806 the following questions and answers were received by the Court and certified to the War Department at Washington. The same being upon the application of William Blount for a pension under the Act of Congress of June 7 th 1832.
1. Where and in what year were you born? Answer.
I was born in Albemarle County adjoining this County - and in the year 1764.
2. Have you any record of your age and if so where is it.
Answer.
Yes I have always had a record of my age, it is in my family bible and if necessary will send it to the department.
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war; and where do you now live?
Answer.
At the time of my entering the war I was a resident of Culpeper County near Madison County; in all about three miles from where I now live. Since the Revolution I have lived where I now live in Greene County Virginia formerly Orange County which was recently divided and Greene taken from it.
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted; did you volunteer or were you a substitute; and if a substitute for whom?
Answer.
I was a daughter's soldier during the three wars - and was never a substitute for any one.

5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the Troop when you entered, such Continental and militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your arrival?
Answer.
At the Battle of Polotsk the Company in which I was - was commanded by General Muhlensberg in the rear of his Brigade. The battle was fought about one month after we were defeated. The Americans having to retreat, my Company escaped to Chesterfield Road House where we remained a day or two until the British left Polotsk and went down the Bay. The Regulars were then marched to the Lower Country in pursuit of the British Light Horse on horseback and my Company followed the regulars to the Bay and the British having left we came on back. The battle of Polotsk was in the year 1781 - about one month after we reached the Lower Country. I also know Major A. B. Welch who married in my Company I believe he was a regular officer and my Company at one time during my arrival. In proof of this I shall always remember that Welch in laying off Plotsk struck Stephen Burn who was standing between me and George Bradley three times over the head with a stick - in consequence of the fear of his gun being open. I also know Major Hardyman who was also a regular officer - I remember he wore a red coat invariably.
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what circumstances attended it?
I never received a discharge from either

the first second or third time - but nevertheless we once invariably discharged verbally by our officers which I remember quite well.
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity - and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Re- volution! Answer.
For the last 60 years I have resided at my present residence and I suppose all most the entire neighborhood are acquainted with me. I know James F. Finks, Capt. Edward Cason, William Eldredge minister of the Gospel, Franklin Finks, Richard D. Simms - Capt. William Simms - Robert Brothman and a host of others all of whom are neighbors to me and have known me for many years past. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above
William Herndon
Test.
Robt Pritchett Clerk
Virginia Green County to wit:
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Herndon for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office, this 13th day of June 1845.
Robt Pritchett Clerk Green County Court.

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
DEATHS.
William Herndon Son to Edward & Mary Herndon Was Born February the 29 - - - 1766 Mary Herndon was Born March 6. 1772 Thomas Herndon Born November 28. 1775 Edward Herndon Born May 15 - - - 1779 James Herndon Born January 23 - - 1789 Ezekel Herndon Born December 7 1790 Elizabeth Herndon Born June 6 - - 1792 Mary Herndon Born May 2 - - 1794 Abner Herndon Born January 22. 1796 Rachel Herndon Born August 25 1797 Henry Herndon Born September 9 1800 William Herndon Born January 29 1799 Madison Herndon Born June 29 1802 Joel Herndon Born July 27 - 1804 Fones Herndon Born June 29 1807 Mary Herndon Departed this life February the 26. 1835
Herndon The ages of our Children William & Mary

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. I. 9575. Qu
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
February 28th, 1899.
Sir:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that one William Herndon made an application for pension on June 12th, 1845, at which time he was 82 years of age and residing in Greene County, Virginia, and his pension was allowed for nine months' actual service as a private in the Virginia troops, Revolutionary war. He enlisted in Culpeper County, Virginia, in October 1780, and served under Capt. Bohannan and Gen. Muhlenberg.
The above is the only William Herndon found upon the Revolutionary war pension records which, in any way, corresponds with the data you furnish.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Rev. John R. Herndon,
Johnson City, Tenn.

Apr 27 47
M c James L. Edwards Paid 5 Washington City
Stanardsville Va } April 24 th 1847 }
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Rev d Rube d Hendon Va rds '32

Rev. War
9575 INVALID.
File No. 9575-
William Sheridan
Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 169
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Feb 28/99. Rev John R. Wendel, Johnson City Tenn. Lies - a.n.d.

James M. [?]
W
Oct. 20. 1846
Ames, Ia.
Mr. Henson.
Edw. [?]
Washington.
M. [?]

Stannardsville 16 th October 1846.
Sir
Let me hear from the enclosed papers when tried.
Yours Respectfully:
James L Edwards Esq. Washington D.C.
B A Mitchell.

A. copy.
State of Virginia Green County ss
Be it known that before me J. H. Stinle a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared William Herndon, and made oath in due form of law, that he is the identical person named in the original certificate now illegally withheld by Coleman Payne, for no purpose that the undersigned (William Herndon can conceive of but to defraud him of his just dues by keeping him ignorant of the true amount he had drawn, as Coleman Payne informed the undersigned in Sept r 1845, that he had succeeded in drawing for him two hundred and forty dollars; and had the undersigned placed on the Pension List for thirty dollars per Annum for life; and that he only accounted for two hundred and forty dollars; and that the undersigned knew not the fraud thus practised upon him until he received the intelligence from Mr A. Robinson the pension Agent in Richmond, which showed that Payne actually drew four hundred and twenty dollars. It therefore appears evident to the undersigned that had the certificate been exhibited the amount drawn would have been made manifest and plain.
The undersigned being very old, and ignorant upon such subjects, only knows and presumes that he is entitled to two dollars and fifty cents per month for life for services rendered to the United States during the Revolutionary War, from information derived from C. Payne and from intimations from the statement

of Mr A. Robinson, that he has no positive knowledge that the certificate was ever shown to him, and that he served in Capt Fisher Rice Company of militia (No of Regiment not recollected) the Commandant of the Regiment was Col James Slaughter of the County of Giles, and in Capt Bohannons Company of Militia (No of Regiment not recollected) the Col of the Regiment was Mullenburg, that he now resides in the County of Green County (formerly Orange) and has resided within the limits of said County about fifty five years as near as I can now recollect, and previous to that time, he resided in the County of Giles, now Madison County, Virginia.
(Signed) William Herndon
Sworn and subscribed
This 22 nd day of May 1847. before me
Signed J. F. Hinkle. J. P.
State of Virginia Green County ss.
Pursuant to the regulations of the War Department of the 27 th October 1832, I J. F. Hinkle a Magistrate in the County above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence from personal knowledge having been acquainted with the within named Pensioner William Herndon for the last sixteen years, and that the above named William Herndon, who this day appeared before me to take the oath of identity, is the identical

persian he declares himself to be in the annexed Affidavit, and I am also satisfied that the state- ments made by him in relation to the Persian Certificate is true. Given under my hand the day and year above written.
Signed, J. H. Kinke I. P.
State of Virginia Green County ss
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of Green County, certify that J. H. Kinke Gentleman, is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
Seal
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this 23 rd day of May 1827. in the 71 st year of the Commonwealth.
Signed R. Pritchett, Clerk Green County Court

State of Virginia Greene County S.S.
On this 12 th day of June 1865: personally appeared, before the Court of said County, now sitting Mr. William Henderson and who being duly sworn made oath in due form of law to the truth of the following facts as his reason for delaying his application for a pension till this late day.
That more than 12 years ago he heard of the passage of a pension Law and think- ing himself entitled to pay for his services applied to Col. Gibbs Esq. of Madison County adjoining this who was a pension agent; that he was at that time prepared with witnesses to prove each of his services and carried them with him to the Court House of said Madison County all which he can prove by individuals who remember the circumstances that he informed Mr. Gibbs of the particulars of his service that it was made in drafts of three months each and that thereupon Mr. Gibbs informed him he could not be pensioned because he should have served six months at one time in order to entitle him to a pension and that his services being in drafts of three months did not under the Law constitute a sufficient length of ser- vice at one time to come under its provision; that being the case he abandoned all hopes of suc- cess and made no further efforts to prosecute his claim not doubting but that Mr. Gibbs was fully advised of the Law on such cases - in which belief he remained until the month of April last when he was informed by Col. John Day our another agent that his claim to a pension he thought a good one and that in his opinion Mr. Gibbs had gone under misapprehension of the Law wrong advised. That at the time he applied to Mr. Gibbs he was prepared with witnesses to prove his services but thinks now he knows of no one living by whom he could prove his services aforesaid - according to his memory all his comrades have since died.
Given under my hand and seal this day of June above.
William Henderson

Test.
Robt Pritchett Clk Giles County Court.
Virginia: Giles County To Wit:
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of Giles County, Certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of William Henderson for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 13 th day of June 1825.
Robt Pritchett Clk. Giles County Court.

5 Leah Triplett's Testimony of Mr. Henderson's services. in the Revolutionary War.
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Virginia
Rockingham County Court:
I Daniel Triplett a revolutionary soldier and pensioner hereby certify under oath I was well acquainted with William Herndon of Culpeper, for at the time of the revolutionary war here and myself were residents of the said County and lived in the same neighborhood in that portion of the County of Culpeper now taken off and now called "Madison" County. I remember in the latter part of September 1780 a call for men was made by Captain Ambrose Bohannon of said County and Mr. Herndon was drafted in his company for a three months tour together with others from the same neighborhood. Bohannon's company got ready and marched as I understood to the lower Country near Williamsburg. Mr. Herndon went in said military company and he returned home according to my memory in the Christmas of 1780 and I had a long talk with him about the war. In the following Spring of 1781 another call for men was made by Capt. Fisher Rice and Mr. Herndon again volunteered for a three months tour and was marched to the lower Counties in Virginia about the middle of March 1781 - about one month after that time I joined a company from Culpeper under Captain Shultz and marched down between Richmond and Williamsburg and fell in with Captain Rice's company of militia men at a place called "Martin Hills" a famous quarters place for soldiers - I thought the surrounding country at that place was the prettiest I ever saw in my life - found Mr. Herndon well and he was glad to see me and enquired how I left all at home - we never met again after that time

Two the draft of Reies men expired and their Honor came on them and I sent by him my last love to my relations - Whilst together during that time he frequently told me of his having been in the battle of Petersburg a short time before our company reached him who said it was "high time". Reies company and mine remained together near on six months before his com- pany was discharged. The company in which I was remained on duty being a "volunteer company" and I never again saw Mr. Henderson Reies early in the month of July 1781 our company marched near Fredericksburg and Capt. Conford from Cul- peper came down and joined us with a company of men & Mr. Henderson I well remember was a sergeant in his company. our companies remained together for some time at a place called "Lumaxus" and from there went to the lower counties - we were stationed a while in King & Queen and when we reached the E. R. of that County Conford discharged his company they having ended out their time of three months - I again sent my love by Mr. Henderson to my relations in Culpeper. After this war I moved from my old neighborhood to a distant part of Culpeper where I lived for a few years and I came to Augusta adjoining Rockbridge and am now in the latter County attending "Fay's Springs" for my health. Mr. Henderson I think lives in Orange or Greene at this time but I have not seen him for a number of years. I am eighty two years of age and my papers at Washington will show the particulars of my service to which reference may be had - I think I drew a pension under an act passed about the year 1832.
Daniel Triplett

Rockingham County North:
This 3 rd day of July 1845 personally appeared before me in my said County the above affiant Daniel Triplett and made oath in due form of Law to the truth of the statements contained in said affidavit. And I do certify to the Department said affiant is a man of advanced age and his familiarity with revolutionary events clearly shows he was himself a soldier in that war. That he lives at this time in Augusta County near Rockingham County line and stands high in his neighborhood as a good citizen and respectable man. That he is attending "Dayton Springs" in this County for his health.
At witness my hand and seal this day and date first above named.
Peabody Harrison (Seal) J.P. for Rockingham County.
I Henry J. Baumbill clerk of the Court of Rockingham have hereby certify that Peabody Harrison is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine
In Testimony whereof I have affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name the 3 rd day of July 1845
I Baumbill clerk of the Court of Rockingham hereby wa

Greene County April 19 th 1847
Dear Sir you will excuse me for troubling you at this time, you will see that Colman Pain was agent for William Herndon of Greene County Va petitioner in 82 d forly five he Pain informed Herndon that he had drawn for him two Hundred and forty dollars out of which the old gentleman gave him one hundred and twenty. so the old man has got only $120 his yearly pension of $30 a year Pain has denied drawing; in January last Herndon made me his agent giving me an order to Pain for his papers. I applied and he told me that he had no papers of Herndons in his hands that Herndons yearly pension was rejected This conversation took place about the 10 th of January last I immediately wrote to Mr. Sisherson petition agent in Richmond who sent me a statement of the money drawn for Herndon a copy of which is here annexed and you will see that there is one draw of $15 said to be paid at your office but doth not name to whom paid or at what time you will please answer this and state at what time and to whom paid as I have brought suit and wish to have every thing plain and with his (Pain) other deceptions he has withheld Herndons original Certificate therefore if it is consistent with law you will confer a favor on the old gentleman (Herndon) in sending a copy of the certificate as he cannot draw his pension without it. please direct your letter to Beville post office Madison County Virginia
I am with respect yours &c Thos. S. Thornton

William Hurd a Revolutionary Pensioner under Act of 1832 at $30 Pension from the 4 th of March 1831 to the 4 th March 1845 $420 with the sum to the paid 21 August 1841 to Paid 4 March to the 4 Sep t 1843 $15 paid at the treasury of the united states 4 Sep t 1845 to the 4 March 1846 $15 paid 2 Dec r 1845 4 March 1846 to the 1 Sep t 1846 $15 to Coleman Paine
Copy Test

William Herndon, Virginia roll, act of June 7. 1832, at $30 per annum
Be pleased to say at what time, and to whom, the semi-annual payment due on the 4 th September 1845, was paid.
Permit of this } ap d 27. 1847. }
Paid 21 Nov r 1846. to Coleman Payne Attorney at Stauntonville Va.

Henricsonburg Virginia
Decr 17th. 1845.
Dear Sir:
I enclosed herewith the papers of Mr. Sterns for a pension which you will please act on and inform me of the result as soon as you can — And I should also like to know the reasons of my not hearing some- thing of Mrs. Sarah Goodells case in whose fa- vour I sent in April last a bundle of testimony from which I have not since heard a syllable.
In haste
Your obed. Servant
Coleman Payson
To James L. Donaldd Esq.
Washington D.C.

Giles County Virginia
This 13 th day of June 1845: personally appeared before me in my said County Mr. William Henderson and made oath in due form of law that the annexed leaf containing births and deaths now taken from his family bible and contains a correct record of the births and deaths of his family and is the only record he has had for many years.
Given under my hand and seal this day and date above matter
J. F. Finkle not  not  not  not
Virginia - Giles County To all:
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of Giles County Certify that J. F. Finkle Esq. is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature (purporting to be his) is genuine.
On testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and Subscribed my name this 13 th day of June 1845, in the 69 th Year of the Commonwealth.
Rob t Pritchett Clerk Giles County Court.

Giles County Court. 15 th October 1846 The Court doth Certify to the War Department at Washington City, that satisfactory evidence has this day been exhibited to said Court, that William Hendon Esq r a Revolutionary Soldier & Pensioner is still alive, residing two and a half miles east of Rockersville in Giles County Virginia; and that Capt Edward Cason and William T. Simmons late Sheriff of Giles all his near Neighbors, have been this day examined in open Court touching the premises; and they have seen and conversed with the said William Hendon within the last ten days - and that the aforesaid Edward Cason & William T. Simmons are personally known to the Court, and are men of high standing and respectability - and it furthermore appears to the Court, that the said William Hendon made application for his Trusty Pension the month of April last 1846, before Anthony Thornton Esq r , a Justice for the County aforesaid, and there being some irregularity in the papers prepared on that occasion, it was not paid by the agent at Richmond on presentation - and that said William Hendon being disappointed concluded to postpone further application till after the 1 st of September 1846, so as to draw all monies due him up to that time. Accordingly in September last, he again made an affidavit in the usual form before Anthony Thornton Esq r , herewith enclosed, which was again rejected because the agent at Richmond thought under the regulations of the War Office, it was barred by the length of time since the said William Hendon last drew - which accounts for the delay. all which

which is certified by the War Department.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 16th day of October 1846.
R. Fitchett Clerk Geneva County Court.

Reasons for delay.

Order of Court
Answers to be directed To me at this place.
Yours. B. A. Pitcher.

W. Evans
Please to take a copy of this affidavit & file with the Papers. — In all cases where the Pension Certificate is withheld, the affidavit must be taken in duplicate — one to send to the Pension Office & the other to the Pension Agent where the Pension is paid

W. Evans

Stanardsville Pa October 17 th 1846
James G
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