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| Summary of William Abney
Revolutionary War Pension Request |
Submitted by Joe W. Hardiman
September 7, 1818 - Rockcastle County, KY
William Abney signed a Revolutionary War Pension request form stating he had
served in the Virginia Continental line for three years in Col Francis Taylor's
Regiment. William then signed up for two more years in Col Armand's Corp of
Horse. William stated that he was not in any battle of cause except at the
taking of Corn Wallas at York.
James Chasteen, about 57 years old, signed a statement on William Abney's
Pension Request stating he had served in the same Regiment with William Abney
and saw him receive his discharge at the end of his term.
James Clark, Circuit Judge, signed the statements of William Abney and James
Chasteen.
David Irwin, Clerk of Court, signed a statement verifying the signature of
James Clark.
September 8, 1819 - Rockcastle County, KY
James Clark, Circuit Judge, signed a statement declaring that James Chasteen is
a man of good character for truth and honesty.
October 25, 1819 - Rockcastle County, KY
Certificate of Eligibility (#15390) for Revolutionary War service issued to
William Abney
September 26, 1820 - Rockcastle County, KY
William Abney appeared in Circuit Court stating that he is sixty-four years of
age. He further stated that he enlisted in the service of the United States
under Captain John Roberts for a term of 3 years. About six or seven days after
he enlisted Capt Roberts was promoted to major and James Pervis was promoted to
captain in the same company of Col. Francis Taylor's regiment belonging to the
Virginia Line. After serving his term of three years he enlisted a second time
for three years in the Horse Company commanded by Captain LeBrown, in the
Regiment commanded by Col Armond. He was at the battle of the Siege of York the
time the Americans captured Cornwallace. He served two years two months of his
second enlistment before he attained his discharge. William further stated that
he did not conceal any property or securities on debts owed him in order to
obtain his pension.
His assets as listed:
One Horse worth twenty five dollars no more
Six head of cattle worth twenty five dollars no more
Three sows and piggs worth fifteen dollars no more
Household furniture worth twenty dollars
Farming tools five dollars
Fowles worth fifty cents.
William stated he had fifteen children with his first wife, of which eleven
were still alive, Dicey, Betsey, Charley, William, Jane, Polly, David, Milly,
Sally, Elisha, and Joshua. He further stated that he had five children with his
second wife, four of which were still living, Amanda, America, Andrew Jackson,
and Elijah (Elisha had smallpox and has never cleared). His wife Judith was
about 47 years old.
John L Bridges, Circuit Court Judge, signed the statement.
James Terrill, Clerk of Court, signed a statement declaring that the true worth
of William Abney was ninety five dollars fifty cents.
November 3, 1834 - Bourbon County, KY
James Busby aged eighty years on the 2nd day of May next declared to Justice of
the Peace Robert Leorgin that William Abney entered the legion of horse as a
private soldier commanded by Col Armond in the month of January 1782, and that
he James Busby had served with William under Captain Le Brown (a Frenchman*),
and was discharged with said Abney at the conclusion of the war at Little York
in the state of Pennsylvania. (*William Abney, James Busby, and James Chasteen
served under the French command of Captain Le Braun who reported to Col. Armond
who reported to General Lafayette.)
November 21, 1834 - Bourbon County, KY
Robert Leorgin, Justice of the Peace, signed a statement that he had witnessed
James Busby swear to the above, and further certified the James Busby was
entitled to credit given.
William Abney signed a statement that he had served with James Busby in the
same regiment at the same time. William further stated that he would be 78
years of age August 12th next.
Porter Smith, Deputy Clerk of Court, signed a statement (for Clerk of Court
Thomas P Smith) that Robert Leorgin is a Justice of the Peace, and that it is
Robert's signature regarding James Busby.
February 4, 1835
William Abney sent a letter to the pension board with the deposition of James
Busbey showing that he was entitled to additional money for services under
Armond Legion. (Note - Even though William Abney had the sworn statements of
two fellow soldiers he never received an increase in pension for his Calvary
service. The dates as remembered by James Busbey came after the siege of York.)
February 10, 1853 - Rockcastle County, KY
Judith Abney, age 79, appeared before Justice of the Peace George Porter and
stated that she was the widow of William Abney whom she married in Estill
County in August of 1811 and that her name was Judith Clark before she married
William Abney. William Abney died the 31st day of January 1845. She swears that
she has never remarried and remains a widow of William Abney and requests the
Revolutionary War widows pension.
George Proctor, Justice of the Peace, certifies the genuine MARK of Judith
Abney, and the testimony as sworn before him, and that she is not of able body
to attend court to request her pension.
February 14, 1853 - Estill County, KY
Thomas H. Carson, Clerk of Court Estill County, letter to Clerk of Court
Rockcastle County with copy of Marriage Bond for William Abney and Judith
Clark. Mr. Carson also stated that in the lower part of his county lived a very
old man named Zachariah King who is probably the man named as security to the
marriage bond.
Robert P Clark, C.E.C.C., witnessed Marriage bond for William Abney, security
Zachariah King. The marriage bond was dated July 29, 1811.
Thomas H. Carson, Clerk of Estill County Court, statement of true copy of
marriage bond of William Abney copied from his original records. He did not
find a return of said marriage in his office.
February 28, 1853 - Rockcastle County, KY
Milton J Miller, Clerk of the Court, attests to genuine signatures of Judith
Abney and George Proctor on February 10, 1853 document.
Alfred Smith, attorney, note to Mr. John L Neely of Washington City to take
charge of this claim for Judith Abney.
Judith Abney signed a statement to the Pension board at Washington City that
her pension certificate should be forwarded to Alfred Smith of Mount Vernon,
Rockcastle County KY, and as her agent he will forward it to her.
George Proctor, Justice of the Peace, wrote the sworn statement of Wallace
Clark and known by Mr. Proctor as a respectable man.
Wallace Clark stated that he was 57 years old and had known the petitioner
Judith Abney and William Abney, deceased, as husband and wife for 32 years up
to the time of William's death 31 January 1845. Wallace also stated that he was
present at William Abney's death.
Milton J Miller, Clerk of the Court, attested to the genuine signatures of
George Proctor and Wallace Clark.
December 1, 1920 - Louisville, KY
Letter from Miss A.D. Campbell requesting Revolutionary War record of William
Abney.
June 28, 1923 - Washington City, United States Senate
Letter from Senator of Georgia William J Harris to Pension board requesting
that records of William Abney be forwarded to Martin J Abney.
June 30, 1923 - Athens, Georgia
Letter from Martin J Abney requesting Revolutionary War record of William Abney
through William J Harris.
April 24, 1924 - Athens Georgia
Letter from Howard T Abney requesting all of records for William Abney, Judith
Abney, and Paul Abney, and War of 1812 record for William Abney. (Due to small
staff in archives only two records could be sent to any one individual, and
Howard T Abney did not receive all of the requested records through his
attempts.)
May 22, 1924 - Washington City, D.C.
Letter with abstract of Revolutionary Pension file for William Abney.
July 18, 1928 -A. D. Y.
Photocopies to E. V. Martindale
June 30, 1933 - Washington City, D.C.
Letter from Washington Gardner, Commissioner of Pensions, to Senator William J
Harris, Georgia advising Senator Harris that only two records were allowed per
individual.
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