JESSAMINE CO.: REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION FILE – JAMES MARTIN Contributed by: Laura L. Horton (Martin) ******************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES(tm) NOTICE All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information is included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ******************************************************************************** I am hoping to submit this to the USGenWeb Pension Project site to possibly help somebody ourt on their genealogical pursuits. I do not (at this time) know I am related to this JAMES MARTIN........but if he had a relative named ABRAHAM MARTIN born 9-4-1797 SC (or KY?) who migrated to Wayne Co, IL- I would be!! Thanks! Laura L. Horton (Martin) elhzm@comcast.net (cover letter):  from:  301 W. 91st Street New York City, NY To:  The Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir- Page 163 of the census of Pensioners for Revolutionary & Military Services, printed 1841, states that JAMES MARTIN of Jessamine County, KY drew a pension June 1st, 1840 age 82, for service during the Revolution.  He was  an ancestor of mine (?illegible) through him.  I will (?) to get into the Daughters of the American Revolution. I would like to know what rank he (?illeg.) and what regiments he served in.  And also if the COLONEL JAMES MARTIN spoken of in the Field Book of the Revolution, by Lollong (?), Vol. II, page 650, afterwards became a resident of Jessamine Co? I was referred to you by the Military Secretary of the War Department.  And if you can give me any informatiion on the subject, it will greatly oblige me. Yours Truly (Miss) VIRGINIA STEWART Dec. 19th, 1904 (stamped by Pension Office Dec. 20, 1904) _______________________________________ REV. WAR Paper stamped:  "Invalid" #31236 JAMES MARTIN Pri Rev War Act: June 7, 32 Index: Vol. 2, Page 256: List of persons requesting information of JAMES MARTIN Revolutionary War Service by War Department:  1905:  Jan. 5:  History to MISS VIRGINIA STEWART, NY, NY 1916 Dec. 5:  History to MISS E. L. DEWEY 1925 Jan. 3: MRS. E. S. DEWEY information returned 1926 Feb. 20:  History to EVELYN BROMLETT (Aug) 1933 April 21: History to MISS VIRGINIA STEWART- ILL (could this be Illinois???) 1936 Oct. 2:  History to REV. VERNON P. MARTIN- ILL (could this be Illinois???) 1937 June 26:  History to MISS FLORENCE CROSS- see letter in Rev. WM. HALL (or HILL?)- S36070- ILL (could this be Illinois???) ____________________________________ TREASURY DEPARTMENT SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE April 7, 1853 "Sir: Under the Act of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, the executor of JAMES MARTIN (dec), a pensiioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars and --- Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1848 to the 11 May 1848. Respectfully Yours, I.M. BRODHEAD (?) Comptroller ("stray" number appears on this document: 13553:  unknown what it refers to?) ______________________________________ June 25, 1937 MISS FLORENCE CROSS 1528 Jackson Street San Francisco, California "Dear Madam: Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of JAMES MARTIN, three generations, one you state, was born in 1749 in Virginia, moved to Kentucky in 1780 and died in 1799 in Madison County, Kentucky, name of widow SARAH HARRIS MARTIN.the record of a JAMES MARTIN who served under the above naed JAMES, that of WILLIAM, the son of JAMES and SARAH, born and married Albermarle County, Virginia, wife WINIFRED GENTRY MARTIN, and moved to Kentucky in 1780, the record of TYRE MARTIN, WILLIAM's brother, the record of JAMES MARTIN, born 1790 in Albermarle County, Virginia, was in the battles of Tippicanoe and New Orleans, married ANN CORLEW in 1820 and died in Boone County, Missouri, in 1835, the record of TYRE MARTIN, brother to this JAMES, who rendered practically the same service and died in 1849 in Missouri, and the records of his sons, JAMES and LINCOLN R. MARTIN who may have served in the War of 1812, also, the Revolutionary War records of PHILLIP and WILLIAM CORLEW. There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of the JAMES MARTIN first named (born 1749, died 1799 in Kentucky, widow SARAH), nor of a TYRE MARTIN in the Revolutionary War or War of 1812 (or in 1831), nor of a PHILLIP or WILLIAM CORLEW in the Revolutionary War, nor of a LINCOLN MARTIN in the War of 1812 (or in 1811).  No record could be identified as that of JAMES MARTIN, son of the TYRE MARTIN who died in 1849 in Missouri.n Reference to your files will show that you were advised November 13, 1936, that there is no claim for pension on file based upon service of the JAMES MARTIN who married ANN CORLEW and who you describe much more fully. The records of a JAMES MARTIN, S.31236, and of a WILLIAM MARTIN, S. 26070 (?-uncertain), are furnished you herewith, hoping that they will aid you in your research. Very Truly Yours, A.R.KILLER (?) Executive Assistant to the Administrator" _____________________________________________ June 25, 1932 (?) MISS FLORENCECROSS 1525 Jackson Street #6 San Francisco, California "Dear Madam: The data given herein were found in the pension claim, S. 31236, based upon service of JAMES MARTIN in the Revolutionary War. JAMES MARTIN was born in August 1758, and lived with his Father in Albermarle County, Virginia, at the time of the Revolutionary War; the names of his parents are not shown. JAMES MARTIN enlisted in 1779 and served as private in CAPTAIN PEYTON's Virginia Company, stationed at Williamsburg and at Norfolk; he enlisted the next June, served as private in CAPT. T. BUELL's company, COL.ABRAHAM BUFORD's Virginnia regiment until the batle of Guilford, was at the seige of Camden, after which he served in CAPT. FRANK COWHERD's company, COL. SNEED's regiment and served until the fall of 1783. The soldier moved from his Father's home in 1784 and resided in the State of Kentucky. JAMES MARTIN was in HARMAR's, WILKINSON's, ST. CLAIR's, and WAYNE's Indian campaigns, and received two flesh wounds; no details regarding these wounds were given. He was allowed pension on his application executed March 14, 1833, at which time he resided in Jessamine County, Kentucky.  The county line between Fayette and Jessamine Counties passed through his farm at that time. The soldier died May 11, 1848 in Jessamine County, Kentucky; he was not survived by a widow, but by the following named children all of whom were living in 1853:  LETITIA METCALF, AMANDA ARTHURS, RICHARD MARTIN, and LEWIS T. MARTIN. The name of JAMES MARTIN's wife was not given, and there are no further data regarding this family. Very Truly Yours, A.D. KILLER (?) (possibly MILLER?) Executive Assistant to the Administrator" _______________________________________ October 2, 1936 REV. VERNON P.MARTIN Presbyterian Church Georgetown, Ohio (RA-J/ILL (could this mean Illinois???) JAMES MARTIN S. 31236 "Dear Sir: Reference is made to you letter in which you request the Revolutiionary War records of JAMES MARTIN, who enlisted from Augusta or Albermarle County, Virginnia, and later lived in Woodford County, Kentucky, of HUGH MARTIN, assistant surgeion, who enlisted from said counties in Virginia and was an early resident of Lexington, Kentucky, and of AUSTIN MARTIN who served from Virginia, also. There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a HUGH MARTIN of Virginia or Kentucky, nor of any AUSTIN MARTIN.  The reord of JAMES MARTIN is given herein as found in the psension claim, S. 32136, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War, as it may aid you in your research. JAMES MARTIN was born in August 1758 and lived with his Father in ALbermarle County, Virginia at the time of the Revolutionary War; the name of his Father was not stated. JAMES MARTIN enlisted in 1779 and served as a private in CAPT.PEYTON's Virginia Company, stationed at Williamsburg and Norfolk, he enlisted the next June, served as a private in CAPT. T. EWELL's company, COL. ABRAHAM BUFORD's regiment until the battle of Guilford, was at the seige of Camden, after which he served in CAPT. FRANK COWHERD's company, COL. W---(?) regiment, from which he was transfferred to CAPT. WILLIAMS' company, COL. SNEED's regiment and served until the (illegible?) The soldier moved from his Father's home in 1784 and resided in the State of Kentucky. He was in HARMAR's, WILKINSONS, ST. CLAIRS, and WAYNE's Indian War campaigns and received two flesh wounds; no details regarding said wounds were given. JAMES MARTIN was allowed pension on his application executed March 14, 1833, at which time he resided in Jessamin County, kentucky.  The county line between Fayette and Jessamine Counties passed through his farm at the time. He died May 11, 1848 in Jessamine County, Kentuicky; he was not survived by a widow, but by the following children, all of whojm were living in 1858:  LETITIA METCALF, AMANDA ARTHURS, RICHARD MARTIN, and LEWIS Y. MARTIN.  The name of the soldiers wife was not given, and there are no further details regarding this family. Very Truly Yours A.D. HILLER (or KILLER//MILLER?) Executive Assistant to the Administrator (hand-written notes on bottom of page: "10/5/1936:  looked for (??) on WAYNE's WAR list- for a JAMES MARTIN- not on that list. MRS. FINCH (FRENCH??) read the HUGH MARTIN  in file- did not send." _______________________________________ Next letter dated April 21, 1933 MISS VIRGINIA STEWART Arnette Hotel 613-615 East 9th Street Kansas City, Missouri BA-J/ILL (could this be Illinois???) JAMES MARTIN S. 31236 (Basically a "repeat" of the previous two letters.....no additional info in this letter.) ____________________________________ Next letter enclosed in file: "January 3, 1925 MRS. E.S. DEWEY 522 24th Street Cairo, ILL. Madam: I have to advise you that on Decmeber 10, 1823, you were furnished all data in regrd to the children of the Revolutionary War soldier oensioner JAMES MARTIN, found in the pension clai, S. 31236. You were also informed at said time that the name of the soldier's wife  is not on record. Respectfully, (?) Acting Commissioner _____________________________________ (additional letter in file from MRS. E.S. DEWEY on December 10, 1923 from a different address: MRS. E.S. DEWEY 519 West 12th Street Tulsa, Okla. (same info given as previously submitted above) ______________________________________ (next letter in file): "Georgetown, Ohio, September 18th, 1936 To: Veteran's Administration Washington, D.C. Gentlemen: Please give me any data as to family,parents, location, etc. of the following persons: HUGH MARTIN, Surgeon's Mate, served in thr 12th Virginia Regiment under COL. JAMES WOODS.  Service also in some other Regiments, dates of service from 1778 to 1781.  Did he ever live in Illinois? JAMES MARTIN, not certain about the Regiment in which he served nor the dates.  He was from Augusta County, Virginia (might possibly be Albermarle County).  He lived after 1790 until 1837 in Woodford County, Kentucky. Thank you very much for your kindly help. Respectfully Yours, VERNON P.MARTIN Minister Presbyterian Church, Georgetwon, Ohio" _____________________________________ (next letter in file): "Georgetown, Ohio September 3rd, 1935 To: MR. E.L.BAILEY Director Dependents Claim Service Veteran'sAdministration Washington, D.. Refer to MBAB-g 801 File: Dear Sir: May I ask for the following informaion relative to the following persons pension or land grant record for Revolutionary War service: JAMES MARTIN, (handwritten note apparently by Claims Service Rep.: "R"- could this be a middle initial??) enlisted from Augusta, or Albermarle County, VA, and later lived in Woodford County, KY.  Died there in 1837.  Wife was named MARTHA. HUGH MARTIN, asst.surgeon, probably enlisted from same counties as above and tradition says was a very early resident pf Lexington, KY.  May have migrated to either Illinois, Jefferson County, or to Missouri.  Name of wife unknown. AUSTIN MARTIN, enlisted from above counties in VA.  Little known ad to his after life. Your Respectfully, VERNON P. MARTIN Minister-Presbyterian Church, Georgetown, Ohio" _____________________________________ (next letter in file:) "Corinth, MISS Jan. 12, 1926 Pension Departement Washington, D.C. (same info as above letters..) except 1 additional piece of info:  "He was a private froma VA line.  He was (illegible?) in 1758 and married a MISS YOUNG." Yours Very Truly, (MISS) EVELYN BRAWLETT" _____________________________________ (next letter in file): Tulsa, Oklahoma October 25, 1923 Commissioner of Pensions DearSir: I have this record of JAMES MARTIN a Revolutionary War soldier.  Can you give me his official record from files at Washington? Would like to join the D.A.R. sometime and would need the necessary information to do so. JAMES MARTIN was a Revolutionary War soldier for seven years. Born in Albermarle County, Virginia. Son of THOMAS MARTIN, who came to America when England subdued Ireland. JAMES MARTIN was in several battles.  one Eutaw Springs. Member of  WASHINGTON's Company.  Was married twice- first a MISS YOUNG; second marrisge to MISS MILLER.  Think MISS YOUNG's name was JUDITH.  Perhaps LETITIA.  She was from Jessamine County, Kentucky near Lexington. JAMES MARTIN was only sixteen years old when he went into the Revolutionary War. Please see what information you can give me. and oblige. Cordially Yours, MRS. E. S. DEWEY 519 West 12th Street Tulsa, Oklahoma" ________________________________________ (next letter in file): Roanoke, Missouri November 9, 1916 "Pension Dept Washington, D.C. Will you please tell me if you have any information about JAMES MARTIN of Albermarle Co, VA who fought in the Revolution?  He married (ANIE??-uncertain) GENTRY but do not know what company he was in. Will be very much obliged. MRS. D.B. DENNY Roanoke, MO" _____________________________________ Miscellaneous facts abstracted from remainder of file: Period which service was rendered: 1779 3 or 4 years Rank of claimant:  Private Names and rank of Field officers under whom soldier served: GEN. GATES GEN. GREEN COL. BUCHARD (?- uncertain) COL. ROSE COL. P. HAMES (?-uncertain) COL. SNEED MAJ. HILL or REED CAPT. PEYTON CAPT. EWELL CAPT. FRANK COWHERD J.L. EDWARDS Commissioner of Pensions" _____________________________________ Signed Deposition stating all of the above facts given were true by JAMES MARTIN. ______________________________________ THE END OF FILE _________________________________