Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11982, William Zachary, S. C.
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SERVICE: S.C.
Zachary, William
NUMBER: R 11982
CONTENTS
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In the Eighth District Court of the state of Louisiana, holding opinion in and for the Parrish of St. Helena, March 13th, 1834.
Personally in open Court, this day, William Zachary, an inhabitant of the State and Parish aforesaid, came and appeared, and then and then being duly sworn, did make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress papered on the 7th day of June, 1832.
Declarant enlisted the service of the State of South Carolina, then engaged with Great Britain, in our Revolutionary struggle, in 1777. His first service he was drafted for a tour of duty for three moths, and served the whole time in an Cl. Charles Heath - the battalion in which declarant served was commanded Major Breams, and his Captain John Sally. During this service the Regiment had some skirmishes with the Tories. As soon as this service inferred applicant reenlisted in a Troop of Horses, commanded by Capt. Filder, and served as Guard to Gen. Rutledge. The (?) were there (?) Gen. Jennings, Adam Snell and Saml. Felder.
Applicant was in this service six months, the period for which he volunteered, and was placed in Gen. Sumpter Brigade. His Colonel; there was taken, but his Christian name is forgotten. The battalion was commanded by Maj. Sabb, who was killed in a skirmish. Gen. Jennings, Captain, and this appearer was discontinued. The company to which appearer was attached, was detached by Gen. Sumpter to guard wagons to the army of Gen. Greir, who was then camped on the high hills of Sandee from the high hills of Santia the command to which appearer was attached, marched with this army of Gen. Grier to Jacksonborrough. The officers of the Regular Army being generally from the south, appearer cannot recollect their names. He well remembers Col.
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Wm. Washington, Col. Henry Lee, and a Col. Mamoody, a French officer. After this service, appearer was ordered to Orangeburgh District, under the Command of Capt. Rump, in Ge. Henderson's Brigade. In this service appearer continued during the war. The commission which appearer had held during the war has been since destroyed by rats, and he has no evidence of his services but the affidavit of John Spring, an inhabitant of this Parish, which will be provided and offered hereunto. Appearer is in the 74th year of his age as he has been instructed by his parents, but he has no record or evidence of his age.

Interrogatories heard to William Zachary, the appearer, by the court, with his answers. 
1. Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. In Cumberland County, North Carolina, in the year 1760, as he has been informed by his parents, and believes.
2. Have you any record of your age and if so, where is it?
Answer. I haven't record of my age.
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war; and where do you now live?
Answer. In Orangeburgh district, on Edindo River, in South Carolina. I continued to reside at the same place until 1818, when I returned to the Parish of St. Helena, State of Louisiana, where I now reside.
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted; did you volunteer, or were you a substitute; and if a substitute, for whom?
Answer. I was first drafted; then I volunteered in the light horse, and lastly , was a Lieutenant of infantry, which rank I held to the close of the war. I never was a established
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5. State the names of some of the regular officers, who were with the troops when you served; such continental and Militia Regiments, as you recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
Answer. I was well acquainted with Gen. Sumpter and his brigade, and Gen. Henderson and his brigade. I heard Col. Washington and Col. Lee of the Cavalry, and remember Col. Mamoody. I was well out of the State of South Carolina during the war, but was in advice service from the time I entered the service in 1777, to the close of the war. My principle service was against the Tories whom we often fought; imprisoned many, and executed others.
6. Did you ever receive a commendation and if so by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
Answer. I did, that of a lindservant. It was signed by Gen. Rutledge, and since the war has been (?) the roads.
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your personal right somehow, and who can testify to your character for voracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution?
Answer. K. Williams, Wm. glover, Wm Kinchen, the Mr. Vernables of the Matthews Episcopal Church and Mordecai Powell.
William Zachary

And the said Court hereby declares, in opinion that the above named was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
C. Woodruff
Judge of 8th District

We standing S. Viers, and William Venables, Clergyman, residing in the Parish of St. Helena aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Zachary, who has subscribed and sworn to the
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above declaration that we believe to be twenty four years of age; that he is refuted and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and we concur in that opinion
Wm. Venabls
S. N. Veirs

And the Court does hereby declare its opinion, after the designation of the matter, and after hearing the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he declares. And The Court further Certifies, that it appears to him that S. N. Veirs and Wm. Venables who have signed the foregoing certificate and Clergymen of good standing in the Parish of St. Helena aforesaid, are credible men, and worthy of all belief.
C. Woodruff
Judge of 8th District

I James H. Blount, Clerk of the Eight District Court of the State of Louisiana, do Certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Zachary, for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have herewithto set my hand and seal, this 14th day of March 1854.
J. H. Blount, Clerk

I Clark Woodruff, Presiding and sole Judge of the Eighth District Court of the State of Louisiana, holding opinions in and for the Parish of St. Helena do Certify, that James H. Blount who has signed the foregoing Certification, in Clerk of said Court, March 14th. This Certification is in due form of Law. 
March, 1834.
C. Woodruff
Judge of 8th District
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the State of Louisiana
Parish of St. Helena

Be it known that on this first day of February A.D. 1833 Before me the undersigned Recorder in the Office Notary Public in hand for said Parish and State personally came and appeared Benjamin Zachary and William Zachary residents of the Parish of St. Helena, and made oath according to Law. That they are the legal Heirs and representatives of William Zachary, Deceased, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of pension Act of 7th June 1832, that besides these appeared the said William Zachary died leaving Heirs Court your officiants Thomas Zachary, Isaac Zachary, since deceased and five daughters. (To wit). Bathsheba, Patience, Sarah, Ann, and Elizabeth,  one of whom [illegible] Sarah is since deceased. 
That said Sarah has one child to wit Suzan who is of age. The minor children of Isaac represented by their Mother and natural [illegible], Mary Zachary, that they are all interested as descendants in said pension and these afficiants, and these afficiants  make the affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as our agent may set in prescribing our said claim lived.
Countermanding and  revoking all power of attorney heretofore given. Pre hereto constitute parcel apparent I. J Projacet of Washington City the claims of William Zachary Our Father for Army [illegible] of Revolutionary Services. In [illegible] of pension. [lined out: Said [illegible] are file] That may be due and we hereby [illegible] our said Attorney to Examine all papers or documents in relation to said claim in file in Department at Washington City or [illegible] [additional evidence or arguments. Periods to erecice
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for our benefit and for the use of office and legal representation of William Zachary the Certificate which may be issued for said claim made to do all things that we might conclude [illegible] here we personally present, [illegible] notefying and conforming all that been said agent and Attorney shall lawfully do in the premises witnesses
Signed
Benjamin Zachary
William Zachary

Witnesses
Philip Sinn
Lucy T. Thompson

Sworn to Subscribed and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written and hereby Certified that I believe the said Benjamin and William Zachary are directly interrelated to said claim as set forth and to be the identical [illegible] therein alleged

Given under my Seal and Signature official on this 1st February 18
Recorder of the office
Notary Public
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

BY PAUL O. HEBERT,
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.

These are to Certify that S. B. Draughon whose name is subscribed to the instrument of writing herein annexed is and was, at the time of Subscribing his name to said instrument, Recorder and in offices Notary Public in and for the Parish of St. Helena State aforsesaid and that his attestation to the same is near in due form of law & by the proper officer.

GIVEN at BATON ROGUE, under my Hand, and the Seal of the State, this Second day of March one thousand eight hundred and fifty three and of the Independence of the United States the seventy seventh.
P. O. Hebert

By the Governor,
Andrew S. Herron
SECRETARY OF STATE,
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State of Louisiana
Parish of St. Helena

Before me the undersigned, an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for this Parish and State personally came and appeared Moses Tyler of the Parish of Livingston who by now being first duly sworn, deposed and says that he lived in the same neighborhood with William Zachary, deceased in the State of South Carolina, and they moved about the same time to the State of Louisiana and settled in the same neighborhood - that he had been acquainted with the said William Zachary and his family all his life, that said William Zachary departed this life about the year 1847 in the parish of St. Helena. That he is very well acquainted with the children of said William Zachary. To wit, Thomas, Isaac, Benjamin, William, Bathsheba, Patience, Sarah, Ann, and Elizabeth. That said William Zachary deceased, raised the last names, they lived with him in the same house and farmed for his children. And the Common reperation are the children of the said William Deceased.
That Isaac and Sarah are dead, and Benjamin and William Zachary who were signed a Power of Atty before Shelton B. Draughon Records, in formed of John Y. Bryant, are the identical Benjamin and William Zachary, who pass for children of the said William Deceased, and are entitled to the rights of their deceased parent. Affidavit further states that he is not interested in wanting their affidavit directly or indirectly.
Sworn to and subscribed this the 12 day of February 1853
M. Taylor
J. W. Odom J.P.

the State of Louisiana

Parish of St. Helena

I Ashford Addison Clerk of the same District Court for the Parish and State aforesaid do hereby certify that J. W. Odom whose genuine signature offered to the foregoing Certificate  was at the time of so doing and is now an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Said Parish and State duly authorized by Law to administer on this for general proposal and his attestation is in due form offered and entitled to full faith and credit in judication.
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and thereout - In testimony whereof I have signed my name and affixed the deal of said Court this the 18th July 1833.
Ashford Addison Clk
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October 22, 1930
Wm Zachary
R, 11982

Rev.&1812 Wars Section
EEL

W. W. Watt
Sylva
North Carolina

Dear Sir:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.11982, that William Zachary was born in 1760, in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

He applied for pension March 13, 1834, at which time he was a resident of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, and alleged that while living in Orangeburg District on the River Edisto, in South Carolina, he enlisted sometime in 1777, exact date not shown, and served three months in Captain John Lally's Company, Colonel Charles Heatley's South Carolina Regiment; that as soon as this service expired, he volunteered, date not given, and served six months in Captain Felder's South Carolina Troops of Horse, and acted as guard to Governor Rutledge; that his next service was as a Lieutenant in Captain Gid Jennings' Company, Colonel Tate's South Carolina Regiment; that the company to which he belonged was detached and served as guard to the wagons of General Green's Army, length of this service not give; and that he also served as Lieutenant in Captain Rump's South Carolina Company, and that he continued to serve until the close of the war.

His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of the alleged service.

He resided in Orangeburg District, South Carolina, until 1818, when he moved to St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.

He died October 26, 1841, in said St. Helena Parish.

[Hand written in margin of letter]
I could not identify any of these officers except Chas. Heatley
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In 1953, the following children were living: Benjamin and William, residents of St. Helena Parish: Thomas; Bethsheba; Patience and Elizabeth.  Son Isaac and daughter Sarah were deceased. Isaac's widow was named Mary, and a daughter of Sarah's named Suzan, who was also living in 1853, her surname not given. the name of soldier's wife is not stated.

The above is the history of the only soldier named William Zachary found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.

Very truly yours

N. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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1930 - Oct 23 - Hist. to W. W. Watt. Esq

11.982
P.O. William Zachary
Service:
Enlisted:
Discharged:
REJECTED
Application filed:
Alleges: Suspended for proof of service and grade from the South Carolina records.
Re-enlisted:
Attorney:
P.O.
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July 15, 1853
A. 001 Co. in case of William Zachery, decd.
La.

Act 7th June, 1832.

John Y. Bryant,
Present

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
PENSION OFFICE, OFFICIAL BUSINESS

Commissioner
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April 7 1853

Addl evi. in case of Wm Zachary devf.

S.C.

Act 7th June 1832

John Y. Bryant
Present

Loren P. Waldo Esq.
Comm. of Pensions
Present.
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30.633

William Zachary
Louisiana
Suspended
See letter to claimant
Montpelier

Let J. Y. Bryant,
1853
11982
1832
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Sylva N.C.
Oct. 10-'30

Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington D.C.

Sir:
Please furnish me with such data as is or recorded in your office of the services of Wm Zachary of Virginia or North Carolina, in the Revolutionary War.

Yours truly,
W. W. Watt

PENSION OFFICE
OCT 11 1930
U.S.
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The State of Louisiana
Parish of St. Helena

Be it known, that on this the 1st day of February, AD 1835, before me, the undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the Parish and State aforesaid Personally appeared Benjamin Zachary and William Zachary, residents of said Parish of St. Helena and made oath in (?) of Land, that they are the children of William Zachary deceased, who was entitled to a Pension for service in the Revolutionary War, and that they are directly interested as claimants in said Pension and hear this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as (?) Attorney or Agent may see as prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and date above written
I. W. Wright Peace
Benjamin Zachary
William Zachary

I Isaac W. wright a Justice of the Peace in and for the said Parish, do hereby certify that Benjamin and William Zachary who signed the foregoing affidavit are refutable, civilian residents of this Parish and are I believe directly interested in said Claim as therefore set forth.
I. W. Wright

the State of Louisiana
Parish of St. Helena
I Ashford Addison Clerk of the 8th Judicial district Court in the Parish and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Isaac W. Wright whose genuine where appear the foregoing Certificate and attestation, was at the time of so doing, and is now an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for said parish and state, duly acknowledge by Law to administer oaths for general purposes. and his attestation is in here form of Law and entitled to full faith and Credit. In testimony whereof the hereunto subscribed my name and affix my seal of office this 1st February 1853.
Ashford Addison CLK
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Pension Office
July 8, 1853,
Sir.

I have  filed the power of Attorney and other papers submitted by you in the case of William Zachary, So, who was an applicant for the
benefit of the Act of June 7, 1832
arw gh am informed that the claim
cannot be [illegible] unless evidence of his
the alleged sons is produced for the
Record of the Comproller of the
State of South Carolina at Columbia
declared to have entered the service in
the Republic of  S. Carolina  in 1777, for a three
anually tour under Capt Lally Maj.
Bearns and Col Charles Heath - after the
expiration of that term, he [illegible] to
serve in a troup a Piage,  and served as
a guard to Gov. Rutledge - his Lieutenant
knew Gad. Jennings, Adam Snell and
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Samuel Felder, and by us of service p4
worth; the was according to his declaration
subsequent appointed a Lieutenant, a which
grade he served to the end of the war

July 8 /53
John Y. Bryant

John Y. Bryant, Exqr
Present
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219 [Added later]

Pension Office
10th Sept 1853

Sir.
The additional evidence in the case of William Zachary has been received and filed with the original application.
The date of William's intermarriage with the mother of the applicants has not been proved. And no evidence has been adduced as to the date of her death. The witness who testifies to the date of William's death has not given any reason for fixing upon the particular time. The evidence on which the names and number of surviving children were satisfactorily proved to the Court, much be exhibited before this Office. You were notified in a letter from this office date 8th July 1853
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of the insufficiency of the evidence as to William's service.

J. Y. Bryant
Sept 10/53

John Y. Bryant Esqr.
Washington
D.C.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of St. Helena
It is hereby Certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me Ashford Addison clerk of the Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Louisiana holding sessions in and for the Parish of St. Helena that William Zachary died on the ___ day of _______ in the year 1841 in the Parish of St. Helena in said State of Louisiana leaving surviving him the following named children, Viz: Thomas Zachary, Isaac Zachary, since deceased. Benjamin Zachary and William Zachary, and five Daughters (to wit Bathsheba, Patience, Sarah since deceased. Ann and Elizabeth. And that the Said Thomas Benjamin, William, Bathsheba, Patience, Ann and Elizabeth are the only surviving children of the aforesaid William Zachary dec' as aforesaid. In Testimony whereof I have hereto writ by my hand and offered my seal of office this 4th day of March, 1833.
Ashford Addison CLK
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The State of Louisiana
Parish of St. Helena

Before me the under signed an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said parish and State Personally came and and appeared Issac Pennington who by me being duly sworn deposes and says that he was acquainted with William Zachary who is deceased formerly a resident of this parish. That said William Zachary is dead and that he departed this life in this parish of St. Helena on the Twenty six day of October AD 1841
Isaac Pennington

Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 17 day of May AD 1833 I no the above is of good standing in the community and that his oath is  established to [unknown] faith and credit

P. W. Adamd P

The State of Louisiana
Parish of St Helena
I Ashford Addison Clerk of the 8th District Court of said parish and state. Hereby certify that T. W. Odom whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit and attest to have, is & was at the time of so doing as acting Justice of the Peace in and for said parish, duly elected commissioned and sworn, and authorized to come minister oath for general purposes, said his attestation is in true form of law and entitled to full faith and credit in juridictation used this court - This 29th June 1853
Ashford Addison Clerk
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[Top edge cut off, probably} W. Zachary
28. April 1835
O.C.

Record. Vol. 28. p. 6
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Department of War
Pension Office
April [24 crossed out] 28. 1131
Sir
Your declaration has been examined and placed  upon the files of this office.
You allege to have served in the militia of S.C. during the whole war of the revolution with the exception only of nine months. six of which you were employed as a guard to Gov. Rutledge: this service is inadmissible. You also allege that you served in the capacity of a Lieut.
To retain the service here setforth, you will be required procure a certificate from the Carpt Gen. at Columbia, S.C. showing the fact of the service and the grade.
As it cannot be supposed that a militia soldier was the active and continuary service for the space of two or three years, he[crossed out] you[inserted will be required to specify your service by giving the number of times you were detached from your company: the duration of each tour: the nature of the service: the place or places where it was performed, and the name of the officers commanding of the segment
I am
WW William Zachary
Mont Pelleir
LA
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Washington City
April 5th 1856
Sir.
Herewith I enclose to you a Power of Attorney tome, together with certain evidenced in support of the claim of the heirs of Wm Zachary, who was a Revo: Soldier, in South Carolina, in which case testimony has been heretofore filed under the act of 7th June 1832.
I request that I may have access to the files and records of your office touching the subject matter of said claim & c.
I am Very respectfully
Your Obdt. Servt.
John Y Bryant 

Loren P. Waldo Esqr.
Comms. of Pensions
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Washington City
July 14th 1853
Sir.
Herewith I enclose to you the addifavit of Isaac Peruington, in support of the claim of William Zachery dec. for a Revolutionary Pension under the Act of Junne 1832, in addition to the papers filed by me on the 5th April last.
I am Very respectfully
Your Obd. Ser.
John Y. Bryant,
Ctou.
L. P. Waldo
Comms. of Pensions
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Washington
Personally before William Hogan, a Justice of the Peace in and for the State and Parish aforesaid came and appeared John Spring an inhabitant of said Parish, who being duly sworn according to the Law did say. That he has heard the declaration made by William Zachary, before the Eight District Court, and Parish of St. Helena read to him. That he well knows the said William Zachary, having served under him in the war of this Revolution. What year Mr. Zachary got his commission, affiant does not know. He was a lieutenant when affiant first knew him at Oraugeburgh [Oraugeburg] South Carolina. Mr. Zachary commanded a guard a the execution fo three Tories, whose names were Lewis Rhode, John Pierzoa and Martin Sally - Affiant was one of the guard that conducted
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them to execution. This occurred, at least three years before the close of the war, and Wm. Zachary remained in the service during the whole of that period, as a liuntuant John Spring
His mark X
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The above assured & sworn re before me before me this 10th Day of November 1834
William Hopins Offs
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United States of America,
State of Louisiana.
[Seal] State of Louisiana Union & Confidence Justice
Printed by G. Bruslé.
By Edward D. White,
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
THESE ARE TO CERTIFY, THAT William Hagins
whose name is subscribed to the instrument of writing herein annexed was at the time of  signing the same and is now a Justice of the Peace in and for the Parish of Washington, that full faith and credit are due to his official acts and such, that his certificate is in due form of Law, and that his signature is genuine.
[seal unreadable]
Given at New-Orleans, under my hand, and Seal of the State this Twenty Eighth  day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty-five and the Independence of the United State, the fifty ninth
By the Governor: E D White
Martin Blacher Secretary of State.
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Bad case - req. cut from comprlsnrse
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[Postal Stamp]
NEW ORLEANS
APR 1
[Stamp] FREE
James L. Edwards esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.
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Jurict the Decision to
"Wm [William] Zacharie
Month Pellies
La"
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NAME Lado, Congo GRADE Private LINE Connecticut
(Fado)
Pencil notation only
WARRENT NUMBER 6721 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Sept. 24, 1790
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*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on the form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.