Bible Records
Thomas Tetterton
The above named soldier was living in Muhlenberg Co., KY, when he applied for pension on August 27, 1832, age 72. He states that he was born in Terrell Co., NC, in October 1762. He enlisted in Lincoln Co., NC, 1780. In 1797 he moved from Lenoir County to Duplin County, same state, and in 1803 he went to Muhlenberg County.
His wife, whose maiden name was Anna Higgins, applied for a pension in Muhlenberg Co., KY, on April 03, 1852, age 93. They were married in Wayne Co., NC, on January 05, 1790.
Bible Record:
- Martha Tetter [sic], daughter of Thomas and wife, born October 25, 1790
- Susannah Tetter [sic], born October 25, 1790
- Elizabeth, born January 25, 1792
- Sally(?), born April 1, 1793
- Joshua, born August 24, 1799(?)
- Molly, born June 5, 1794(?)
Source: Tetterton, Thomas, family data. Pension Records of Soldiers in Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Indian Wars, who Settled in Muhlenberg Co., KY. Ed. Annie Walker Burns Bell. 1935
Contributed by Dorann O'Neal Lam
Related: Revolutionary War Pension Application
Updated July 23, 2015