DURHAM,
John Virginia S31003
Allen County,
Ky. 11 Nov., 1833 in Circuit Court, JOHN
DURHAM aged 72 deposes: that he entered the army
of the US as volunteer in Feb. 1781 in Halifax
County, Va., where he then resided and was born.
Served under Captain JOHN THOMPSON. Served 6
weeks except last 2 or 3 days when he was sent
home on account of sickness. In April of the same
year he was drafted for 4 months and served under
Captain PARAN(?) BOOKER who was displaced and he
was then commanded by Captain WM. CLARK, and
again drafted in Sept. of same year and served
under Captain WM. McDANIEL. Was furloughed on
account of sickness.
BENJAMIN BAILEY, a
clergyman and WALTER THOMAS Testify to their
belief in his age and Revolutionary War Service.
ASHER W. GRAHAM, Judge of said Court.
Covering
Jacket: Ky. 25,542. John Durham, Allen
County, Ky. who was a private in the company
commanded by Capt. Thompson in Va. Militia for 6
months from 1781. Inscribed on Ky. Roll at $20
per year to begin 4 March 1831. Certificate of
Pension issued January 28, 1834.
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