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Rev. War Pensionapplication Revwar CPT Thompson VA Militia 
Allen County KyArchives Military Pension 
Rev. War PensionApplication 
John DURHAM, #S31003. Lived Allen Co. Private in the company commanded by 
Capt. THOMPSON in VA Militia for 5 months in 1781. Inscribed on KY Roll at $20 
per year to begin 4 Mar 1831. Certificate of Pension issued 28 Jan 1834. 
In his deposition given 11 Nov 1833 he stated that he was 72 years old. 
Entered the army as a volunteer Feb 1781 in Halifax Co VA where he was raised 
and born. He served under Capt John THOMPSON. Served 6 weeks except last 2 or 
3 days when he was sent home on account of sicknes. In April of the same year 
he was drafted for 4 months and served under Captain Paran? 
BOOKER who was displaced; and then was commanded by Capt. Wm CLARK. He was 
again drafted in Sept of the same year and served under Capt. Wm McDANIEL. 
He was furloughed on account of sickness. 
Witnesses for John DURHAM were: Benjamin BAILEY (clergyman) and Walter 
THOMAS. /s/ Asher W. GRAHAM, Judge. 



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