Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9456, Thomas Godfrey, S.C.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
S.C.
Godfrey, Thomas
Sarah
NUMBER
W. 9456
CONTENTS
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South Carolina 3290-
Sarah Godfrey
widow of Thomas Godfrey
who was a private of Artillery
in the South Carolina line

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
100  Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the
5 day of December 1843
and sent to P Cantwell
Charleston
S Carolina
Act of March 3, 1843.
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page 208
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Letter to Pen Agt- 7. March 1845
Recd 5 Dec.
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State of South Carolina ⎬ 
District of Anniston
On this 27th day of October 1838 personally appeared before the undersigned Mrs Sarah Godfrey and 71 years, & a resident of Charleston, who being duly sworn according to Law Doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838, entitled an act granting half pay pensions of certain widows"" That she is the widow of Thomas Godfrey late of Anniston decd who was a private soldier in the war of the Revolution and served in same under arms two years, to wit, he the said Thomas Godfrey joined the artillery of Charleston commanded by Captain Toomer, at the commencement of the Revolution and served in same, to the capture of Charleston in May 1780, Deponent saith that, during this period she has heard
her husband often relate, and it is her belief, that he served at Beaufort, and at the assault upon Savannah in 1779 where he was slightly wounded, and also at the Siege of Charleston as a member of said Corps, & that at the Surrender of said City in May 1780, He was while under arms made a prisoner 
at at the surrender of said City in May 1780. He was while under arms made a prisoner & remained a prisoner for 12 months and more,
 She further declares that she was Married to the said Thomas Godfrey on the 13 day of Jany 1787, and that her husband the aforesaid Thomas Godfrey died in the year 1804, and that she was not married to him prior to his
leaving the service but the marriage took place
previous to the 1 January 1794, viz at the time above stated and that she is now poor, and has ^no^ documents to produce in support of her claim, and that most of those who know her
husbands service have lately died
Sworn to and subscribed before me
the day and year above written and I also
certify the Credibility of the affiant, the word "no" 29 line first inserted. 
 Sarah Godfrey
Wm. Lee Dist Judge
S. Carolina
on roll Book [illegible] Markd [illegible] [illegible]
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2649                       Rep.
South Carolina
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Sarah Godfrey
widow of
Thomas Godfrey, Decd-
who was a pensioner under the Act of -
and who died  in 1804-
of Charleston in the State of South Carolina
who was a private in the compy - commanded
by Captain Toomer - of the - - - -commanded
by ------ in the South Carolina
line for 2 years - priv: Artillery -
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Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina
at the rate of 100 Dollars - - Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of May
1839 and to P Cantwell,
Charleston, So Ca
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Arrears to the 4th of March 1839           $300.00
Semi-annual allowance ending Sept 4 -- 50-00
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                                                                            $350.00
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{Act July 7,}
{1838.         }
Recorded by Wm Steuart -  Clerk,
Book A Vol. 2 Page 193
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WIDOW &c.
Revy
File No. 9456
Sarah Godfrey
Wid
Thomas Godfrey
Act: March 3d 1843
Index:-Vol. A, Page 280
[Arrangement of 1870]
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Mrs. Godfry
Certif  Clk Courts
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State of South Carolina
Dist of Charleston
Office Court Common pleas
Charleston
I Charles C Strohecker, Clerk of the Count of
Common pleas for Charleston Dist So. Ca. Hereby Certify
that P Cantwell is a magistrate as set forth in the
annexed papers, and that his signature thereto is
genuine, & further certify that the witnesses in this case
namely Mrs Gruber and Miss Jos Righton & John
Cart are respectable and entitled to faith & credit
In testimony
whereof have hereunto subscribed my
name and affixed the seal of my office this 8th day of
November 1838
Charles Strobecker
Clerk of the Court of Com pleas
Charleston Dist. So. Ca.
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3249
Sarah Godfrey
$100
P Cantwell
Charleston
Sth Ca
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State of South Carolina
District of Charleston
on this 5th day of August AD. 1843, Personally appeared before me. Sarah Godfrey widow aged 75 years a resident of Charleston South Carolina who being duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed 3 March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Thomas Godfrey deceased in 1804 who was a private of
Artillery during the war of the Revolution and that she received a pension at the rate of one  hundred dollars per an for five years under the act of July 7th 1838-

She further declares that she is still the widow of said Thomas Godfrey
[signed] Sarah X Godfrey her mark
Sworn and Subscribed the day and year above written, Before. I also Certify that the declarant is personally known to me
C. Stiles Not Pub & QC
Witness
Edwd H. Mellichamp

In testimony, that the above named C. Stiles was a magistrate on the 3d August 1843. Duly authorized to administer oaths in sd District and that the signature to said declaration purporting to be his is genuine

I have hereunto affixed the seal of my office and Subscribed my name this 8 day of August 1843
Dan Horlbeck
Clerk of the Court of Common pleas for Charleston District
State of South Carolina
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Wm Godfrey
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The State of South Carolina}
Ordinarys office                       }
Charleston District                  }

I Thomas Lehre Ordinary
for Charleston District do hereby certify that
it appears from the books of record in this
office that the Revd Thomas Frost was on the
thirteenth day of January 1787 lawfully licensed
to join in the holy State of Matrimony Thomas
Godfrey and Sarah Donnom

SEAL

Given under my hand and
Seal this fifth day of November 
Anno Domini 1838

Thomas Lehre'
Ordinary

 Benjn F Fepoon
Register
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Wm Godfrey
Wm Gruber
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State of South Carolina
District of Charleston
on this 11th day of November 1838 personally appeared before the undesigned Mrs. Barbara Gruber aged 78 years a resident of Charleston, and a revolutionary pensioner who being duly sworn deposeth, that she remembers Thomas Godfrey during the war of the Revolution to have been serving under arms against the British and as she believes in the artillery of Charleston. Deponent saith the cannot call to mind how long he served but believes it was at least 12 months. Deponent saith he was in Charleston during the same & after the surrender, and was also acquainted with Brother of the said Thomas Godfrey, who also was in service against the enemy. Deponent Saith he has every reason to believe said Thomas was among those who became prisoners to the British upon the fall of the City in 1780, for carrying arms, and that he remained to a prisoner like the others who would not join them for 12 months. Deponent saith he is acquainted with the widow of said Thomas Godfrey namely Sarah Gruber the applicant for a pensioned and has reason to believe she was married to said Thomas in the year 1787 and that sd Thomas died in the year 1804, Deponent saith that, in the time of the Revolution most of those who were in the Town knew each other, or heard of each others history, and that therefore her recollection of the above circumstances is derived from impressions made in these times. Dept saith that said M. Godfrey though a farm woman, always maintained a reputable character, and that she believes her statements are entitled to credit
[signed] B Gruber
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day And year above Written & I also certify the credibility of the affiant
P Cantwell Not Pub & In for SO Dist So Ca
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Wm Godfrey
Mr. Jno Cart
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State of South Carolina
District of Charleston
On this 31st day of October 1838 personally appeared before the undersigned Mr John Cart aged 76 years a resident of Charleston & a revolutionary pensioner, who being duly sworn according to law Deposeth, that he remembers Thomas Godfrey during the War of the Revolution at bearing arms against the British, that Dept. was in Charleston for a considerable portion of said period, that it is his belief that said Godfrey served as a private in the artillery, and that he served as such for 1 year previous & the seige of the city and that when the town surrendered in May 1780, he has reason to believe said Godfrey was among those who surrendered to the British as prisoners of War, and that he remained a prisoner to them for 12 months. Dept saith he is likewise acquainted with said Thomas's widow, viz Mrs Sarah Godfrey and from his recollection of the times he is of opinion that sd. Thomas was married to said Sarah in the year 1787 and that her statements are entitled to credit.
John Cart
Sworn to and subscribed before me
the day and year above written & also
certify the credibility of the affiant
P Cantwell and Prb & Q.W.
In Sd. Dist So Ca
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Sarah Godfrey
in for Righton
Wid of Thomas
H
SC
7 July 1838
Married 1787
died 1804
Allow 2 yrs. for
Act 7. $100 per annum
Independent Co.
Capt. Toomer JC
on roll. See Vol
detachd Roll marked
on back "Armards"s
P. Cantwell
Charlestoon
S.C.
Nov 15
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State of South Carolina
District of Charleston
On this 31st day of October 1838 personally appeared before the undersigned Mr Joseph Righton and 76 years a resident of Charleston and a Revolutionary pensioner who being duly sworn according to Law Deposeth that, he was personally acquainted with the late Thomas Godfrey of Charleston and, that, he was a private in the "artillry of Charleston" during the War of the Revolution, that, Deponent was also serving in P. Company at said time & that, he has reason to believe said Thomas Godfrey served in said Corps 12 months previous to the fall of Charleston & that, upon the Surrender of same, Deponent has every reason to believe said Godfrey was taken prisoner while under arms, and remained so a prisoner to the enemy 12 months Dept. saith from his knowledge of the parties he believes said Thomas, was married to the present Mrs. Sarah Godfrey, his widow, now an applicant for a pension - in the year 1787, and that, she is a poor woman, whose statements are entitled to belief
I, Jos. Righton was at the said Sarah's wedding.--
Jos. Righton
Sworn to and subscribed before me
the day and year above written, and I
also certify the credibility of the affiant
P. Cantwell not Prb & Q.W. for sd
Dep So Ca