Note - I do not have the original documents, just a transcription. Joseph TIMBERLAKE, Continental VA, S37491, BL WT2119-100. District of KY, 18 Nov 1822, Green Co KY. States that he enlisted for 2 years under Matthew JEWET, a Capt of the 7th VA regiment under Col. Alexander McCLANAHAN, which enlistment was 26 Feb 1776 Louisa Co VA. Previous to the expiration of this term, he again enslisted in the same county. Was in Philadelphia for 3 yrs and previous to the expiration of said term he again enlisted in Capt COALFAX's Co. as one of WASHINGTON's life guards to serve during the war. In the Continental Establishment - continued said service until 3 June 1783 when he was discharged from service in Newberry NH. He was in several skirmishes but was never engaged in any particular battle. He is now in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. Affadavit was made before Judge Horatio CHANDLER, Judge of the Green Co Court by Warren CASH. He stated that he enlisted in the same company and regiment as Timberlake and served in the same company with him from Sept 1776 until sometime in 1779 when Timberlake was placed on Washington's life guard; knew Timberlake to be in said service from 1776 until 1780 at which time he (Cash) left the service. Stated that Timberlake has been supported by all his children and charity (1822). In 1835 Timberlake made affadavit that he was now residing in Hart Co, was 82, post office was at Monroe, Ky. He lived about 12 miles from Munfordville in 1837. A receipt shows 15 Sept 1835 "received from William GORDON, Chief Clerk of the U. S. Bounty Land Office and Land Warrant for 100 acres, No. 2119, granted Aug 13, 1835. It being granted to me by reason of my Revolutionary War service as a soldier for and during the war in the 7th VA regiment commanded by Col. McClanahan. /s/ Joseph Timberlake." ** WHITMAN, Richard, VA, S38464. State of KY, Springfield, May 6, 1834, Washington Co. Affadavit made by Christopher BARLOW, age 77. Stated that he was well acquainted with Whitman in Culpepper Co VA; he was born and raised there. They were both drafted in Culpeper together in Capt. RUCKER's company in 1776; discharged at the same time. Col. Ephriam Rucker resided at the place of their rendezvous; thinks he was a commander of the forces in that and adjoining counties. Richard Whitman made application for pension in Hart Co KY on 14 May 1834. Stated that he was born 22 Dec 1755 in Culpeper Co VA, he was then age 78. Enlisted the first time in that county for 3 months under Rucker, commnaded by Col. James BARBER in 1776. In 1777 served under Henry HITT? of the same county. The next tour was served from Rockingham Co VA about Sept 1781 for 3 months where he lived when he was drafted. His mess mates he thinks were John SHAW, John BRUMLEY, William FISHWATERS and James BREWSTER. He stayed in VA sometime after the war and then moved to east TN and lived there about 2 years. Then he moved to KY and settled in what was then Green Co about 30 years. From there he moved to Hart Co which was then Hardin Co, and has continued to live in Hart Co. One of his acquaintenances was Amos GOODMAN, clergyman and Phillip DEVORE?, citizens of Hart Co. Devote stated thata he had often heard Whitman in his lifetime speak of his brother. Richard served in the army of the Revolution; said Thomas WHITMAN is now dead. He had also heard his father speak of Richard's service. ** WRIGHT, John Sr. NC S31502. Age 61? on 8 Oct 1832. Enlisted in Hillsborough NC under Capt McFARLIN under BUTLER. About 2 weeks later returned home. Again volunteered under Capt John DUGLASS and Maj ONEAL under whom he served 6 weeks. Born in Hanover Co VA; then moved to Taswell Co NC where he lived 12-13 years. Then moved to Chester Co SC where he lived for 18-20 years. Then moved to Hart Co where he has resided for 27 years and still resides. Hart Co KY, 1833. An amended declaration of pension. Stated that he enlisted in 1778, served 3 months in the 1st tour under Capt McFARLAND. Served 1st as a private in the NC militia and as a volunteer under command of McFarland. He was born in Hanover Co VA Oct 25, 1761. Has record of his age in his family Bible made by his father. When he enlisted was residing in Caswell Co NC. After the war he moved to Hester Co SC where he lived 18-20 years, then to Hart Co (then called Hardin Co). He moved there in 1806 and still lives there. Next week: William CANN, Jeremiah DAWSON and John REECE. Then we move over to Cumberland Co KY applications. Sandi SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/