BARRETT, Francis, VA, 12961. Appeared 13 Au 1832, age 70 on the 1st of Feb. Enlisted under Capt Obediah SMITH of Chesterfield Co VA as a volunteer horseman in fall on 1779, destined for the southern states. Quartered sometime in Manchester for training, set out for the Carolinas. Was about Charlottetown, Sallasbury [spelling as shown], Guiliford Courthouse and Hillsboro. At latter Gen GATES met after defeat. I had a good running horse so was sent in front of the troops. Was taken prisoner by 2 men in home spun dress, which "with a pistol, one "hott" of my bridle; the other in a few feet presenting their pistols and demanding me to surrender, a prisoner of the British. I saw no way of escape and yielded the one-half of my bridle, directed me to deliver my pistol. I put my hand in my holster that instant, and thought entered my mind to cock and fire as I drew it out which I did (I suppose heard my pistol cock) he missed me but burned the scurt [skirt] of my coat into a cisp.l He fell, the other snapped and I escaped for which I had the thanks of Gen GATES on parade." Was sent as an express to carry papers to Gen GREEN in the southern states. In spring of 1781 joined a volunteer troop under Capt Robert BARRET; in service he thinks over 18 months including the time he was prisoner. Was reared in Hanover Co; moved to Charlotte Co after the war, then to Frederick Co, then to Fayette Co; have been in Cumberland Co about 30 years. John BAKER clergyman, James and William BAKER - all residents of Cumberland Co testified for him. His application was amended in 1833 to say he was born in Hanover Co 20 Feb 1762; application made in Green Co where he is now residing. Was an Orderly Sergeant for 9 months; entered service as a volunteer in the Light Horse and was one of Gen NELSON's life guards. ** BRUMMAL, Benjamin, VA, S14984. Appeared in Cumberland Co 7 June 1832, age 74. Served under Col Robert GOODE and his Capt was named Barnet MARKHAM. Served 3 tours of duty, 2 tours with GOODE. Was a resident of Chesterfield Co VA when he enlisted. Never in an actual engagement. Marched on 1st campaing thru New Kent, Charles City, Williamsburg to Yorktown. Knows he served 12 months or more. His widow secured arrears on his pension but papers did not give her name. She was paid $40 a year 7 June 1832 and paid up to 8 Sept 1842. Next week - William BURCHETT and John BURCHETT. Sandi SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/