David Benton Pension Application

Caldwell County, Kentucky

David Benton, age 62, application date, October 26, 1819.  That on the 15th day of June, 1776, in Guilford County, North Carolina, he enlisted in Captain John Nelson’s company in the 4th Regiment of the North Carolina Line of the Continental Army, then commanded by Colonel Thomas Polk.  He served in that regiment until he was transferred to the North Carolina Continental Regiment commanded by Colonel L. Clark, in which regiment he served until the 15th day of June, 1779, five days before the three years for which he enlisted expired, which discharge he has lost.  He was in the Battle of Manmouth while in the Continental Service, and many skirmishes, and while in the militia service he was in the Battle of Eutaw Springs.  He is now in need of the assistance of his country for support.  And he further declares and swears that on the 29th of July, 1818, he made application to John McNary, Esq., judge of the federal court in the western district of Tennessee, to be heard with regard to his claim to a pension under the law of congress.  Terms of service are initially the same.  He has not heard on the original application.  He has no other evidence of his service that he can procure.  Signed David Benton (his mark).  Sworn in open court.  The court certify appears Benton did service in the Revolutionary War, for a term of nine months.  He stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.