Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 1606, Thomas Hill, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C.
Hill, Thomas Catharine
W 1606
Born in N.C.
CONTENTS

624 N. TENNESSEE.
Catharine Hill widow of Thomas Hill
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private Marion Co. Tenn.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 5th day of March , 1848. April
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of July 1851 and sent to
Mrs. J. A. Savage Home of Refuge
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 28 1848, Page Vol. 1
July  Burkett
Reported
4 W.S. L.
Rate of death mrs. A.S.

13633
West Tennessee Thomas Hill
of White Co o in the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Leek of the Reg t commanded by Col. Martin in the Tenn. Militia for 9 Months
Inscribed on the Roll of Tennessee at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of May 1833 and Sinta Nelson Anderson Sparta Tenn
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1833 $60.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sep 33 15.00 75.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by C. B. Whiting Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 7 Page 82

652
Catharin Hill widow of Thomas Tennessee
At 29 July 1848,

State of Tennessee White County
Be it Remembered that on this 18 th day of February A D 1850
Personally appeared before the Undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Catherine Hill with whom I am personally acquainted and who made oath in due form of Law that Thomas Hill a revolutionary pensioner departed this life on the 5 th day of April 1849 at his residence in White County Tennessee where he had lived for upwards of Forty years that he previously resided in Georgia and was buried in the State of North Carolina, She further makes oath that she is the Widow of said Thomas Hill died who was a pensioner as aforesaid as will appear more fully from the following Certificate which I Certify is a True Copy to wit,
War Department
Revolutionary Claim
I Certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7 th June 1832 Thomas Hill of the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Thirty dollars and — cents per annum during his natural life commencing on the 4 th of March 1831 and payable semiannually on the 4 th of March and 4 th of September in every year since at the War office of the United States
this 29 th day of May One thousand eight hundred and thirty three
Longfellow Secretary of War
Examined and Counterigned
J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
That she has not intermarried but still remains the Widow of the above mentioned Thomas Hill and makes this declaration for the benefit of all the acts of Congress allowing

Pensions for life to the Widows of Deceased Revolutionary Soldiers, she further makes Oath that she was married to the said Thomas Hill in the State of North Carolina about the month of July in the Year 1783 as near as she now recollects that she is about Ninety Years of age
Katharine Hill mark
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this 19 th day of February 1850
Joseph Girt with (Seal)
Judge of the Peace for White County
State of Tennessee White County
Be it remembered that on this 18 th day of February 1850 Personally appeared before the Undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Eliza Hill aged upwards of Sixty five Years and Philip Hill aged Fifty seven Years with whom I am personally acquainted and who made Oath in due form of Law that they are sons of the above mentioned Tho. Hill and Katharine Hill that they have repeatedly heard their Fathers the said Thomas Hill speak of his wife the said Katharine and of their Marriage and that they firmly believe they were legally married as aforesaid that they lived as man & wife until the death of said Thomas Hill on the 5 th day of April 1849 and that they firmly believe all the Statements made in the foregoing declaration to be true subscribed the same I further certify they are men of good standing & of veracity Sworn to & subscribed before me
Elijah Hill Winfield Hill
this 18 th July 1850 William M. (Seal) Justice of the Peace

State of Tennessee
White County
I George B. Dillard Clerk of White County Court hereby Certify that Joseph Hest and William W Moore Esquires whose genuine Signatures appear to the foregoing affidavits and Declaration is now and was at the time of signing the same acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned And I further certify that all of their official acts as such are on file to full faith and credit.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Office in Sparta the 23 rd day of February A D 1850 George B. B. Dillard Clerk of White County Court

State of Tennessee White County
J J
On this 21 st day of March August 1832 personally appeared before me Nathaniel Williams Judge of the Circuit Court of Law and Equity for said State, now sitting in the said County of White, Thomas Wills a resident of White County and State of Tennessee, aged about twenty four years, who first being duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7-1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated. He was drafted in the Company of Captain John Leek in what was then Wilford County in the State of North Carolina: but the portion of it in which he then resided, has since become Rockingham County. The object of the draft, was, to raise men to go against the Cherokee Indians on the Tennessee River. This was a three months service in the year 1776, and he believes in the month of June. Captain Leek's Company was attached to Col. James Martin's Regiment. The troops marched to the Cherokee Towns and destroyed them - the first Town they entered was called Watanga . The second was called " Burningtown ", the third was called " Echota " - with numerous smaller towns. This expedition was commanded by Genl. Rutherford of North Carolina. This was about the same time that Col. Christy marched against the Indians, from Virginia. This Declarant, then returned home, not having received a written discharge, but states that the Company to which he was attached was "mustered out of service" near the head of Catawba River in the State of North Carolina, the County he does not remember.

His next service was the year of the Battle of Guilford. He turned out as a Volunteer under Captain John May, of Guilford County - According to the best of his recollection, the Company to which he was attached on this Occasion also, belonged to, and was part of a Regiment Commanded by Col. James Martin, but of this he is not positively Certain. The Object at this time was, to protect the Country from the ravages of the British who had penetrated the interior of the State. The special object of the forces to which he belonged was, to prevent the British from crossing Dan River. He was not in any battle. At the end of six weeks, the Company to which he belonged was relieved by fresh troops, and permitted to return home, in order to Obtain provisions, and enjoy a short respite from the fatigues of War. They however soon returned to the service, and in the whole, this tour amounts to about three months. He was not in the battle of Guilford, but Captain May was on his way to join Genl. Greenes army on the day the battle was fought. He was acquainted with Col. Martin, Col. Paisley - and Genl. Greene. After the Battle of Guilford he was permitted to return home. After this he came out to Nolton, below the "Long Islands," to what he now supposes is the County of Hawkins. He there volunteered under Captain Robert King, as he believes, in the year 1782 to protect the Country from the ravages of the Cherokee Indians. He is not positive whether this was in the year 1781 or 1782 - He served on this Occasion three months - and was engaged in various skirmishes with the Indians. This was the last term of service, which could be called such, in which he was engaged. It is true he was subsequently out on what were termed ranging, or scouting parties: but for these services he asks nothing from his Country. He has no documentary evidence by which the foregoing facts can be established. Nor is there any living witness within his reach, or

whose testimony he can procure.
1 st He was born on December 22 nd 1759. in the County of Guilford in the state of North Carolina, near Dan River, and in a part of the County which is now Rockingham. 2- He has no Record of his age - The Bible which contained it, was in his house when it was burnt in Claibourne County, East Tennessee, about twenty seven years ago. 3 The places where he lived when he entered the service had already been mentioned - Towit, Guilford N.C. and Holston East Tennessee - Since the Revolution - he has lived in Guilford County N.C. where he remained something like eight years - He then removed to the County of Surry N.C. where he remained about two years - from thence he removed to the County of Greene in the state of Georgia, where he remained about thirteen years - He then came to Claibourne County in East Tennessee, where he remained about two years - He then came to the County of White, where he now resides, and has resided, ever since he came to it. 4- The manner in which he was called into service has been fully stated - 5 He has also stated the General Circumstances of his services, and has mentioned the names of those Officers with whom he was acquainted - 6- He never received any written discharge - It was the custom on many Occasions for the Militia to be "mustered out of service" as it was then called. 7 He states the names of the following individuals to whom he is known, "and who can testify as to his character for veracity, and their belief of his having served as a soldier of the Revolution, viz

James Anderson Esq. ~ Major James Randal. Thomas Crawley, Turner Lane Esq ~ Jesse Lincoln of Sparta. And the Rev d  John Green James Simpson.
We hereby relinquish every claim to a pension except the present, or annuity - and declare his name is not on the roll of any pension agency in any state - to subscribed wd
Grove Court. This 21 st Augt 1833
Thomas Wm Hill Mark
Anthony Delvill Clerk John Green State of Linnup 3 We James Simpson a clergyman White County 3 residing in said County and Turner Lane residing in the same County. Do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Thomas Hill who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration that we believe him to be about 74 years of age that he is respected and believed in the neighbor- hood where he resides and we believe him to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn, and subscribed the day & year aforesaid Anthony Delvill Clerk
John Green Turner Lane
And the said Court Do hereby declare their opin- ion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further states certifies that it appears to them that James Simpson who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergy- man residing in the County of White, and that Turner Lane who has also signed the same is a resident in the same County, and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit. -
Wm H Williams Judge

State of Tennessee White County } On this 15 th day of June A D 1850 Martha M c Elroy personally appeared before the undersigned and made oath in due form of Law that she was personally ac- =quainted with Thomas Hill a Revolutionary Pensioner in his lifetime and with Catherine Hill his Widow who is an applicant for a Pension that she first became acquainted with the said Thomas Hill Dec d and Catherine Hill his Widow about the Year 1800 in the State of Georgia before their removal to Tennessee that they were then living together as Man and Wife and were in Good Standing as such that they emigrated to Tennessee about the Year 1805 and have lived together as Man and Wife up to his death, that his Widow Catherine Hill is still living, She further States that she has known M c Elroy Hill and Elijah Hill sons of the said Thomas Catherine Hill that they are sons of the said Thomas Catherine and emigrated to Tennessee with their Parents, That she veryy believes Elijah Hill to be about Sixty Six Years of age and that M c Elroy Hill is about fifty eight Years of age that she has been personally acquainted with said Elijah and M c Elroy Hill ever since her infancy and that she veryy believes their statements entitled to full faith and credit. She the said Martha M c Elroy further states that she is Fifty Seven years of age
Martha her M c Elroy mark
Sworn to and Subscribed before me the date above
Elijah W. Dent (Seal)
Justice of the Peace

State of Tennessee } White County } On this 15 th day of June A.D. 1850 Elizabeth Underwood aged about sixty Years personally appeared before the Undersigned and made Oath in due form of Law that she has been personally acquainted with Elijah Will and Minkfield Will ever since the Year 1805 when they first emigrated to the State of Tennessee that she believes Elijah Will to be about Sixty Six Years of age and Minkfield about Fifty eight Years of age that they are children of Thomas Will deceased late a Pensioner of the United States and Catherine Will his Widow who is now an applicant for a Pension that their statements are entitled to full faith and credit, She further states she was acquainted with said Thomas Will & Catherine Will his widow ever since 1805 and that they lived together as Man and Wife ever since in good standing and raised a family all in good standing
Sworn to and Subscribed before on the date above
Elizabeth her Underwood mark
Elijah W. Denton (Seal) Justice of Peace

State of Tennessee White County
I George G Dibrell clerk of White County Court hereby Certify that Elijah W Denton Esq whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavits is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn that of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Office
Spencer the 20 th day of June
A D 1850
Test G. G. Dibrell clerk of White County Court

May 20, 1940
aw BA-J/AWF Thomas Hill W. 1606
Mrs. Raymond A. Lawson 1625 South Bary Place Tulsa, Oklahoma
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Hill, who was pensioned in 1833, while a resident of White County, Tennessee.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 1606, based upon military service of Thomas Hill, in the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Hill was born December 22, 1759, in Guilford County, that part which later became Rockingham County, North Carolina. The names of his parents were not given.
While residing in said Guilford County, Thomas Hill enlisted sometime in June, 1776, served three months as private in Captain John Leek's company, Colonel James Martin's North Carolina regiment, marched against the Cherokee Indians, and destroyed their towns. He enlisted the "year of the battle of Guilford", served three months as private in Captain John May's company, Colonel James Martin's regiment. He "came out to Holston the Longislands", East Tennessee, and volunteered either in 1781 or in 1782, and served three months as private in Captain

Robert King's company, and was in several skirmishes with the Indians.
The soldier, Thomas Hill, moved about eight years after the close of the Revolution, to Surry County, North Carolina, where he lived two years, then moved to Greene County, Georgia, and lived thirteen years, then to Claiborne County, Tennessee, where he lived two years, and thence to White County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 21, 1832, at which time he was a resident of White County, Tennessee.
He died at his residence in White County, April 5, 1849.
Thomas Hill married in the month of July, 1783, in North Carolina, Catharine. The date and place of her birth were not given, nor are the names of her parents shown.
The widow, Catharine Hill, was allowed pension on her application executed February 18, 1850, at which time she was aged about ninety years, and a resident of White County, Tennessee.
Thomas Hill and his wife, Catharine, reared a family of children, the only names shown are Elijah Hill and Winkfield Hill, who in 1850 were aged respectively, sixty-five years and fifty-seven years.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and

possibly the date of death of the widow, Catharine Hill, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
Catharine Hill, widow of Thomas Hill Certificate # 624 Issued July 29, 1850 Rate $30.00 per annum Commenced April 5, 1849 Act of July 29, 1848 Tennessee Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

No. 204 Mrs. Hill
application for pension

State of Tennessee White County March 21 st 1833
This day personally appeared before me the undersigned, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Thomas Hill, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following Grades - "For three months, I served under Captain John Leek, as stated in my Declaration: this was as a private soldier ."
As to his second tour of duty as mentioned in his Declaration, he states that he was a private soldier . As to the length of this tour, owing to the frailty of his memory, he knows not how to make any more explicit statement, than the one contained in his Declaration - and without employing the words " about three months ", he now states, that, to the best of his recollection, he was in the service, this tour, for the period of three months - this was under Captain John May , as will be seen, reference being had to his Declaration.
His third, and last tour (for which he claims) was as a private , and under Captain Robert King . It will be seen, on referring to his Declaration, that this tour is explicitly stated, as one in which he served " three months ."

Forecapitulate- He now states that all the services for which he claims, amounted to Nine months - viz: three tours, for three months each, and each time as a private soldier. This entire statement is given to the best of his memory Sworn to and Subscribed before me this day and date first above written.
Waman Lefevre Thomas Hill Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee White County I Jacob Hano clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Waman Lefevre whose name is subscribed to the foregoing attestation of Thomas Hills affidavit as Justice of the peace, is now and was at the time of subscribing the same, as such an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County legally commissioned and qualified, that his attestation is his own proper hand and seal and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given his official acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at office the 26 th day of March A.D. 1833 and of the Independence of the united States the 57 th Just. J. Hano clerk of White County Court By J. Alcorn Depute

State of Tennessee } White County } I Anthony Dibrell Clerk of the Circuit Court for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Thomas Hill for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private seal (there being no seal of office yet provided) At office this 17 th day of September A. D. 1832. -
(Seal)
Anthony Dibrell Clerk
I Felix Grundy a senator in the Congress of the United States for the State of Tennessee, do hereby certify that Anthony Dibrell whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate, and whose private seal is affixed to the same, is the Clerk of the Circuit Court of White County and was at the time of signing the same - this I know of my own knowledge and also that he has no seal of office - and that his signature to the foregoing certificate, and also to the affidavit of Thomas Hill on his application for a pension, made in the Circuit Court of White County on the 21 st day of August 1832 - and also to the affidavit of John Green and Turner Lane, also appended to the declaration of the said Thomas Hill, are all in the proper hand writing of the said Anthony Dibrell, and that each is his genuine signature - Given under my hand this 23 rd March 1833.
Felix Grundy

Thos Hill
centring effect upon surrounding the subject. after the completion of a member of contract, during the original construction work, the to be seen that which the clerk of the work, or other contracting officer, has been attached to the certificate. under the seal of office of the certifying officer, as to its correctness with regard to the figures must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or similar fastener, the work of which must have written on the same space of paper which contains the signature, or else, before supplementing the certificate in such manner as to the contents of the certifying officer and endorsement the proper form VOLUME XLI. Page of Miscellaneous Papers.
#30. D. a
Mr Grundy

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Thomas Hill which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? No private seal, the Court not having any

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? Yes
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? No
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
■ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Sparta Tennessee 26 - March 1833.
Edwards Esq.~
Sir.
On to day I enclose two more of the 14 Pension Declarations - viz - that of Thomas Hill and Thomas Hood . To say that they are anxious for a speedy return, would be only repeating what you take for granted -
With Great Respect Richard Nelson - for Nelson & Anderson

Tharias Hill
15
Payments to be made at Nashville by John Mitchell Post A. S. Br. Brugh Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Miss Tennessee
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 7 Page 32 by Gus B. Whiting Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Thomas Hill of the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Thirty dollars and _____ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 29 th day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
Lee Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. Edward Commissioner of Pensions.

Catharine H. D. widow of Thomas, White Co. Tenn.
admitted
$30 per c. on 5 th April 1849, when he had died
at 28 yrs 48
Mrs. J. A. Savage A. R.

Washington
June 30 th 1850
Sir
I enclose you the letter of Mr. Dibell. also additional proof in the case of Miss Hall. I know Mrs Martha W m Elroy to be a very respectable lady. I know the Hills to be persons of honest reputation. I have much confidence in the correctness and honor of Mr Dibell as an agent generally. but am of opinion that the soldier Lewis belonged to Co. B 14 th Infantry.
I hope the application of Mrs Hall will be allowed. Please return Mr Dibell's letter with your answer there to. to me.
I am respectfully y r affec son John H. Savage
J. P. Edwards Com of Sec &

Catharine Hall widow of Thomas Tennessee
Suspended
See let 17 April 1850 Hon. J. H. Savage
Act 29 July 1848

1911 Dec. 20 First. to Jas. B. Hill V.L.M. 1912 Jan 2 Jas B. Hill that there is no family data other than that sent 1917 Feb 13 First. to C.R. Hill & money order on commr. of Pens for 55 cents dated Feb 8, 1917 returned to Mitchell who is also advised in charge for record. aw 1925 - Apr 30 - First to Matt Hill 1926 - May 13 " " May Weir 1934 - Oct 16 " " Memorial Branch 1935 - April 1 - " " Miss Hallie Snodgrass 1939 - Oct 11 - First to Mrs. Harold Weaver 1940 - May 20 " " Raymond C. Lawson
J.W. 1606
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1606  Catharine Hill. Widows.  Thomas Hill. Paris Rev. Ware
Act: July 29. 1848.
Index: — Vol. 2 ; Page 833

NASHVILLE, CHATTANOOGA & ST. LOUIS RY. NASHVILLE, TENN.
J. H. AMBROSE, TREASURER. A. M. MARTIN, Asst. TREAS.
December 12, 1911.
To the Pension Commissioner of the United States,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I am endeavoring to get some information as to my great-grandfather, Thomas Hill, who was drawing a pension from the U. S. Government at the time of his death as a soldier in the War of the Revolution. At the time of his death, between 1850 and 1854, he was probably living in White Co., Tenn., (Post Office probably Cave, Tenn.) He was 97 years old at death and was born about 1753 to 1757. His pension was granted very probably from the State of North Carolina.
The record I am endeavoring to locate is his exact date of birth and death and the service he performed in the War of the Revolution, together with any information as to his parentage , home or relatives that may be shown in his application for the pension.
If you are able to give me any help, I shall much appreciate it. If yours is not the proper Department to address for this, will you kindly put this letter in the proper channel. Or, if there is some requirement that will have to be met in order to have this search made for me, will you kindly advise me.
Yours very truly,
Jas. B. Hill 1000 Broadway Nashville, Tenn.
P.S. If he was an officer, a Colonel, perhaps, what Department of the Government should I address for information concerning him?

NASHVILLE, CHATTANOOGA & ST. LOUIS RY. NASHVILLE, TENN.
J. H. AMBROSE, TREASURER. A. M. MARTIN, Asst. Treas.
December 28, 1911.
Hon. J. L. Davenport, Commissioner, Bureau Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I beg to thank you for the information contained in your communication of December 20th, (Rev. War Records, V.L.M., W.F. 1606) with reference to the record of Thomas Hill.
Is there anything in the records you have that will show either the parents, father or mother, or the names of his brothers and sisters?
Are there any other war records available that would probably throw any light on the questions in the preceding paragraph?
Do the pension records or application of Catherine Hill (wife of Thomas Hill) give her parentage, brothers and sisters, or children. If so will you kindly give them? Will you kindly give me date of her birth and death.
The point I am particularly after is to get the parentage of Thos. Hill and information or suggestions you can give will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly,
James B Hill 1000 Broadway, Nashville, Tenn.

more code for 5500 enclosed ok RWS
Rev War Sect Index
Harriman, Tennessee.
Feb. 8, 1917.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:- Enclosed please find P.O. Money Order for 55¢ for which please send me a certified copy of the application papers for Pension as a Revolutionary Soldier of Thomas Hill of White Co., Tenn. Thomas Hill was 84 years old in 1840 and lived with Winkfield Hill, District #3 White Co., Tenn. at that time.
I wish this paper for a family tree I am getting data for.
If the amount I am sending is not sufficient to cover all costs, please advise and I will send balance at once.
Yours very truly,
C. K. Steele
CKH/K

Rev Sec.
Harriman, Tennessee, June 8, 1920.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Revolutionary War Section.
Dear Sir:- Please send me the information you have of the following Revolutionary War pensioners;
Thomas Hill, White Co. Tenn., W.File 1606.
Lieut. Isaac Lane, McMinn County Tenn. File R.F.1637.
Thanking you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter, I am,
Yours truly,
Lawrence Whitson Box 226
LW/K

U.S. Commission of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
I am trying to get some information about Thomas Hill of White Co., Tenn., who fought in the Revolution and was wounded by Indians and received pension from the Government. Can you give me this record. If so I shall appreciate the information as my daughter wish to use it in D.A.R. work.
This Thomas Hill, being my great grandfather -
Most Respt -
Matt Hill
651 N. Hays Ave
Jackson,
Tenn.
March 5-1925

Box 215 Hartford, Wm.
Mar. 11, 1926
Winfield Scott, Com. of Pensions,
Please give me any data you may have on Rev. Soldiers
Thomas Hill Sent May 13-26 of Guilford Co. N.C.
and Samuel Conaway Sent May 13-26 who was on the pension roll of Fayette Co. Pa. private under capt. John Dean & Col. Wm Richardson Md. Troop - Born Kent Co. Md.

and of John Plank whose certificate no. 83779 issued by Pay m. Gen. John Pierce - under act July 4 - 1783 and John Bentley of Md. certificate no. 74605
Resp
May Weir

WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON
OCT 11 1934 1933
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.
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Request for Rev. War record of Thomas Hill - N.C. service & died in 1849 in Tennessee - Record furnished & application for head stone returned in letter - no corresp - attached -
Letter
Oct 16 - '34
Rev 1812

Sparta Tenn
Veterans Administration
Washington D.
Jan 19. 1935
Gentlemen;
Please mail me Revolutionary War record of Thomas Hill - born Dec. 22 1759 in Guilford Co; which since became Rockingham Co. North Carolina -
He enlisted in June 1776. and was allowed pension on his Application executed Aug 21 1832, while a resident of White Co. Tenn. and he died there April 5 1849.
yours truly -
Miss Hallie Snodgrass Sparta Tenn

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Pension Bureau Washington, D.C. REV. WAR.

Edmondson, Ark. March 24, 1938.
Please give me record of pension applied for by Randol Haley living in Monroe Co. Ky. in 1840. Also of Pleasant Haley in Monroe Co. Ky. 1840. Thomas Hill living in White Co. Tenn. when he applied for pension in 1840.
Yours very truly,
Mrs. Harold Weaver. ONL
Because of

Tulsa Okla.
April 11, 1940
pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Please send me the record of Thomas OK Q 774 Hill pension White Co. Tenn. 1833.
Thinking you in Advance Mrs. Raymond & Laura Tulsa Okla.
1625 South

Mrs. Raymond A. Larson 1625 So. Broadway Tulsa, Okla.
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Rev. War.
January 2, 1912.
Mr. James B. Hill, 1000 Broadway, Nashville, Tenn.
Sir:
In reply to y o ur letter dated the 28" and received the 30" ultimo, you are advised that in the claim of Thomas Hill, Wid. File No. 1606, Rev. War, there is no other data as to his or his widow's family than that furnished you December 20, 1911.
This Bureau has no knowledge of any place where such information can be obtained.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
FEB 10 1917
....., 191 .
Chief of Rev. War Section , Sir:
I have this day received from C. K. Hill ..... draft $94,364 ..... for $ ..... , requesting post-office addresses as per letter herewith.
Rev. War Pension N.F. 160.6, Thomas Hill N.C. .....
Money order returned to C.K. Hill Feb 13. 1917. aw Rev. War Section .....
Very respectfully,
W. Campbell Chief of Division.

Rev. War Section.
Feb. 13, 1917.
Mr. C. K. Hill, Harriman, Tenn.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 8" instant, you are furnished the Revolutionary War pension record of Thomas Hill of North Carolina, for which there is no charge.
Herewith is returned your money order for 55 cents, dated Feb. 8, 1917,
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

October 11, 1939
BA-J/AWF Thomas Hill W. 1606
Mrs. Harold Weaver Edmondson Arkansas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Randol Haley, who was living in Monroe County, Kentucky, in 1840, and of Thomas Hill, who was living in 1840, in White County, Tennessee.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request which requires so much time and research.
The Revolutionary War record of Thomas Hill which follows was obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 1606, based upon his service in that war.
Thomas Hill was born December 22, 1759, in Guilford County, that part which later became Rockingham County, North Carolina. The names of his parents are not given.
While residing in said county, Thomas Hill enlisted sometime in June, 1776, served three months as private in Captain John Leek's company, Colonel James Martin's North Carolina regiment, marched against the Cherokee Indians and destroyed their towns. He enlisted the "year of the battle of Guil-

ford", served three months as private in Captain John May's company, Colonel James Martin's regiment. He "came out to Holston the Longislands", East Tennessee and volunteered in 1781 or 1782, and served three months as private in Captain Robert King's company, and was in several skirmishes with the Indians.
Thomas Hill moved about eight years after the close of the Revolution to Surry County, North Carolina, where he lived two years, then moved to Greene County, Georgia, lived thirteen years, then to Claiborne County, Tennessee, lived two years, and moved to White County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 21, 1832, then a resident of White County, Tennessee. He died at his residence in White County, April 5, 1849.
Thomas Hill married in the month of July, 1783, in North Carolina, Catharine. The date and place of birth and names of parents of Catharine are not shown.
The widow, Catharine Hill, was allowed pension on her application executed February 18, 1850, at which time she was about ninety years old, and a resident of White County, Tennessee.
They reared a family of children, only names stated were, Elijah Hill and Winkfield Hill, who in 1850 were aged respectively, sixty-five years and fifty-seven years.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the widow, Catharine Hill, you should apply to the Comptroller General,

General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
Catharine Hill, widow of Thomas Hill Certificate # 624 Issued July 29, 1850 Rate $30.00 per annum Commenced April 5, 1849 Act of July 29, 1848 Tennessee Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

March 1, 1935
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Thomas Hill-W.1606 BA-J/AWF
Miss Hallie Snodgrass Sparta Tennessee
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Hill who was born December 22, 1759 in Guilford County, North Carolina, died April 5, 1849 in White County, Tennessee.
The record of Thomas Hill which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 1606, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution.
Thomas Hill was born December 22, 1759 in Guilford County, that part which later became Rockingham County, North Carolina; the names of his parents are not stated.
While residing in said county, he enlisted in June, 1776 and served three months as private in Captain John Leek's company, Colonel James Martin's North Carolina regiment, marched against the Cherokee Indians and destroyed their towns. He enlisted the "year of the battle of Guilford", served three months as private in Captain John May's company, Colonel James Martin's regiment. He "came out to Holston the Longislands" East Tennessee and volunteered in 1781 or 1782 and served three months as private in Captain Robert King's company, and was in several skirmishes with the Indians.
Thomas Hill moved about eight years after the Revo-

lution to Surry County, North Carolina, where he lived two years, then moved to Greene County, Georgia, lived thirteen years, then to Claiborne County, Tennessee, lived two years and moved to White County, Tennessee.
The soldier, Thomas Hill, was allowed pension on his application executed August 21, 1832, then a resident of White County, Tennessee. He died at his residence in White County, April 5, 1849.
Thomas Hill married in July, 1783 in the state of North Carolina, Catharine, whose maiden name is not shown. The widow, Catharine Hill, was allowed pension on her application executed February 18, 1850, at which time she was about ninety years of age and living in White County, Tennessee.
They reared a family of children, only names shown being, Elijah Hill and Winkfield Hill, who in 1850 were aged respectively, sixty-five years and fifty-seven years.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

October 16, 1934
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Thomas Hill-W.1606 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 Thomas Hill, who served in the North Carolina troops, and died in 1849 in Tennessee.
The application for headstone for Thomas Hill was enclosed with your request, which application is returned herewith; there was no correspondence attached.
The record of Thomas Hill which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 1606, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution.
Thomas Hill was born December 22, 1759 in Guilford County, that part which later became Rockingham County, North Carolina; the names of his parents are not given.
While residing in said county, he enlisted in June, 1776, served three months as private in Captain John Leek's company, Colonel James Martin's North Carolina regiment, marched against the Cherokee Indians and destroyed their towns. He enlisted the "year of the battle of Guilford" and served three months as private in Captain John May's company, Colonel James Martin's regiment. He "came out to Holston the Longislands" East Tennessee and volunteered in 1781 or 1782

served three months as private in Captain Robert King's company, and was in several skirmishes with the Indians.
The soldier, Thomas Hill, moved about eight years after the Revolution to Surry County, North Carolina, where he lived two years, then moved to Greene County, Georgia, lived thirteen years, then to Claiborne County, Tennessee, lived two years and moved to White County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 21, 1832, then a resident of White County, Tennessee. He died at his residence in White County, April 5, 1849.
Thomas Hill married in July, 1783 in the state of North Carolina, Catharine, whose maiden name is not shown. The widow, Catharine Hill, was allowed pension on her application executed February 18, 1850, then about ninety years of age and a resident of White County, Tennessee.
They reared a family of children, only names stated being, Elijah and Winkfield Hill, who in 1850 were aged respectively sixty-five years and fifty-seven years.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
Ans
April 30, 1925.
Matt Hill 651 N. Hays Ave. Jackson, Tenn.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 1606, it appears that Thomas Hill was born December 23, 1759 in Guilford County, which has since become Rockingham County, North Carolina.
While residing in said county, he enlisted in June 1776 and served three months as a private in Captain John Leek's Company, Colonel James Martin's North Carolina Regiment, and marched against the Cherokee Towns and destroyed them.
He enlisted in 1781 and served three months as a private in Captain John May's Company, Colonel James Martin's North Carolina Regiment.
He enlisted in 1781 or 1782 and served three months as a private in Captain Robert King's North

Carolina Company and was in several skirmishes with the Indians.
He was out on several scouting parties, no details given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 21, 1832, while a resident of White County, Tennessee,,and he died there April 5, 1849.
Soldier married in July 1783 in North Carolina, Catharine, her maiden name is not stated. She was allowed pension on her application executed February 18, 1850, while a resident of White County, Tennessee, aged ninety years.
In 1850, sons Elijah, aged sixty-five or sixty-six and Winkfield, aged aged fifty-seven or fifty-eight years resided in White County, Tennessee. There is no further data on file as to family.
Respectfully,
WILDER S. METCALF Commissioner.