Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3187, William Cocke, Va.
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(3-1776)
Service
Va.

Cocke, William

Number
S. 3187

Carded
Contents
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13838

West Tennessee
William Cocke
of Rutherford Co. in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Talbot of the 14th commanded by Col Nelson in the Va line for 6 months.

Inscribed on the roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 20 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.

Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of June, 1833, and [] Alfred
Johns Murfreesborough

Arrears to the 4th of March 40-
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4th Septr. 10-
----------------------------------------- $50-
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832}

Recorded by Daniel Boyd clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 74
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed 7th June, 1832.
State Tennessee }
Rutherford County } County Court August, 1832
On the 24th day of August 1832 personally [appeared] in open court before [] [] James C Mitchell and [] D Cowin Justice of said court now sitting William Cocke, a resident of said County and State, aged seventy two years who being first duly sworn according to the law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed 7th June 1832 that he entered the service of the U States on the 10th day of Sept 1779, under Capt. Tolbert in the county of Bedford state of Virginia and that in a day or two afterwards the company of Capt. Tolbert was marched through the city of Richmond to Williamsburg in the state of Va where they remained about two weeks under the command of Colo Nelson. Colo Nelson marched Capt Tolbert's company with one other company then station at Williamsburg to York Town whose distance apart is about 12 miles. They remained at York River something like seven
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weeks. When we arrived at Yorktown, there was but a small force remaining, most of them being discharged before we arrived. During the whole of our stay at York three men of war belonging to the British fleet were anchored in the mouth of York River within sight of Yorktown. From York River Capt. Roberts Company was marched back to Williamsburg where they remained 2 or 3 days there through Richmond back to Bedford County, no engagements took place during this tour. On this campaign I served three months, but do not know exactly what time we were discharged, but know that we received 3 months pay.
Again about 2 years afterwards in the month of Febr. 1787 as well as he recollects, he enlisted as a volunteer in the County of Bedford State of Va. under Capt. William Jones, whose company was attached to Colo. Lynches regiment and in Colo. Lynches regiment which consisted of 500 men, he marched through Hallifax County State of Va. crossed Dan River at Irvins Ferry into Caswell County State of North Carolina where we joined Genl. Green
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He found Colo Washington at the head of the horse under Genl Green, These forces were in that section of the State for some time and went thence towards Gilford Courthouse
He was at the battle of Gilford which he says was fought on the 15th day of March in the year 1781. The circumstances attending the Battle that made most impression upon his mind were these (to wit) that Genl. Green was Commander in Chief Colo Washington Commanded the Cavalry & if he is not mistaken, Genl Lawson Commanded the Militia. Genl Harris was present and as he understood was wounded in the thigh and his horse was shot, under him. The captains belonging to Colo Lynch's Regiment viz. Capts Moon & Hellum were slain at the battle of Gilford. The British forces remained upon the ground after the engagement and the american forces retreated in confusion about 8 or 10 miles north of Gilford C.H. He does not recollect the precise time when he was discharged but thinks it was about the last of April, that he earned pay for 3 months He was discharged at a place called doop river about 40 or 50 miles South of Gilford C.H. He does not recollect to have received any other than a verbal discharge
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Again in August, 1781 about the 1st he believes he volunteered into the U. States some in the county of Bedford State of Va. under Colo Quarles. They remained in the County of Bedford and Pytsilvania engaged in Mustering Beef - putting them in pastures and branding them upon the horns with the letters U.S. The cattle were to be sent to the army which was some where in the neighbourhood of Richmond. He was in no engagement during this term of service. He was discharged sometime between the 1st and 15th of November of the same year. He does not recollect to have received any but a verbal discharge He has no documentary evidence and Knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to service.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. Sworn to the day and year aforesaid} William Cocke
J. R. Laughlin, JP

We Martin Clark a Clergyman residing in the County of Rutherford State of Tennessee and Granville S. Crockett residing in the same do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with
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William Cocke who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be 72 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and Subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Martin Clark
G. D. Crockett
Jno.. R.. Laughlin, Clk

And the sd County propounded the following interrogatories to William Cocke the within named aplicant for a pension, in open Court on the day and year aforesaid.
Q 1st. where and in what year were you born
A. In the county of Hanover State of year in the year 1759
Q. 2. Have you any record of your age and if so where is it?
A. I have a record of my age in a family Bible at my house in this county
Q. 3rd. Where were you living at the time you were called into service, where have you lived since the revolution and where are you now
A. When I entered the service I lived in Bedford County State of Virginia remained there for some years after the revolution & then mooved to Rutherford County State of Tennessee where I have resided ever since and where I now reside
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Q 4th How were you called into service? were you drafted did you volunteer? or were you a substitute, and if a substitute for?
A. In my 1st campaign under Capt Tolbert to York town I was drafted, But in the campaign to Gilford and in the service under Cols Qalls I volunteered. Was never a substitute.
Q. 5th State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served, such continental and Malitia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service
A. Genl Green Colo: Washington, & Colo Leigh Genl Stevens were with me at the battle of Gilford. Genl Lawson commanded the Malitia at Gilford, Troops of the Maryland line served at Gilford. I do not recollect any important circumstances except such as is mentioned in the above declaration
Q 6th did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whome was it given and what has become of it
A. I do not recollect to have received any other than a verbal discharge
7th State the names of persons to whome you are known in your present Neighbourhood and who can testify to your character for veracity and their belief that you service in the revolution
A. I am known by Maj Dance Martin Clark Solomon Beasly Esq and to many others, also to Granville Crockett
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And the sd court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named aplicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states, and the court further certify that it appears to them that Martin Clark who has signed the proceeding certificate is a clergyman resident in the county, and that Granville S. Crockett who has signed the same is also a resident in this county and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit
H. Trott
J C Mitchell
V. D. Cowan

I John R Laughlin Clerk of the court of pleas and Quarter Sessions of Rutherford County State of Tennessee do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of sd court, in the matter of the application of William Cocke for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 24th day of August eighteen hundred and thirty two
John R. Laughlin,
Clerk.
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Munfruston August 28th 1832
Honor Louis Cass
If it be not contrary to the regulation at the war department I would prefer to have the certificate directed to me else to William Cocke the aplicant.
Alfred Johns

I am acquainted with A. Johns Esqr and I think he may be safely trusted with the certificate of pension. For myself I refer to Wm B Lewis John Woverton Esqr.
Saml Anderson

8316
Declaration for a
pension by W Cocke
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8316
William Cocke
Rutherford
from 1779 private
6 months.
$20.
returned.
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P 292

Talbot
12 March Nelson
Va
Alfred Johns
Murfreesboro -
Tenn -

Alfred Johns
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8316
BRIEF in the case of William Cocke
County of Rutherford in the State of Tennessee
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? ~

3. How old is he? 72

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period.
[1] drafted In 1779-10th Sept.
[2] Vol. 1781 Feb.
[3] Vol. 1781 August.
Duration of Service.
Years,
[1] -
[2] -
[3] not stated precisely
Months,
[1] 3
[2] 3
Days.
[1] -
[2] -
Rank.
As a 
[1] private
[2] "
[3] "
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
Gen.
[1] Capt. Talbert, Col. Nelson -
[2] Capt. W. Jones, Col. Lynche, Gen. Greene -
[3] Col. Qualls

5. In what battles was he engaged? Guilford Ct. House

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Bedford Cty Va.

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditionary

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The declaration is not attached to the Clerk's seal as required -

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

F. Waugh Examining Clerk.
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February 7, 1935
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William Cocke-S.3187
BA-J/AWF

Mrs. James A. Scott
547 E. Lytle Street
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Peter and William Cock or Cocke.

Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States, based upon military service of soldiers in that war.

A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the Revolutionary War service of Peter Cock or Cocke.

The record which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 3187, based upon the military service of William Cocke, during the War of the Revolution. This is the record of the only William Cocke or Cock, that is found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.

William Cocke was born in the year 1759 in Hanover County, Virginia, names of his parents not given.

While residing in Bedford County, Virginia, he enlisted, September 10, 1779, served three months in Captain William Jones' company, Colonel Lynch's Virginia regiment, and was in the battle of
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Guilford Court House. He enlisted August 1, 1781, served until between the first and fifteenth of the following November in Colonel Quarles' Virginia regiment.

William Cocke was allowed pension on his application executed August 24, 1832, at which time he was living in Rutherford County, Tennessee, having moved fhere from Bedford County, Virginia.

There are no data in this claim concerning the family of William Cocke.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., citing the following data:

William Cooke
Certificate # 13838
Issued June 26, 1833
Rate $20.00 per annum
To commence March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
West Tennessee Agency.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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[left page]
1914. Feb 27: hist to Mrs. M. C. McCanless. M.B.H.

1932 - Nov. 9 - Hist to Selden Nelson MMHF
1924 Jan 14 - " " Mrs. R. B. Hood AWF
1929 July 8. Mrs. R. B. Hood adv. how to obtain date of death A.D.Y.
1930, Apr. Mrs. R. B. Hood adv. as to obt. date of death & that hist has been furn. etc 
1930 - Feb 7 - hist to Mrs. Jas. A. Scott AWF
1936 - Oct. 8 - Mrs. James A. Scott advised no further information - ILL

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Rev War
3184
INVALID.

File No. 3187
William Cocke
Pri. Va. line

Act: June 7"/32
Index:-Vol. A, Page 73
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Murfreesboro Tenn March 29th 1833

I John R Laughlin Clerk of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of an application of William Cocke for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 29th day of March in the year of our lord 1833.
J. R. Laughlin, Clerk.
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William Cocke -

Pension of William Cocke corrected as the War department denoted. I would be obliged to the officers to examine the papers and return them as soon as convenient. Your Obt. humble servant
Alfred Johns

Alfred Johns
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Cocke which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes

III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for him not doing so? -

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? 
yes
V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes.

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes

X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? -

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes

XIV. [notation sign 1] If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? -
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? -

XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? -

XVI. [notation sign 2] Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
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EXPLANATORY NOTES.

*QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For ___________ year _____________ months, and _________ days, I served as a ______________ For _____________ months and ___________ days, I served as a _______________; and for such service I claim a pension.”
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase "about three or four months" is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[notation sign 1]QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[notation sign 2]QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
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Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Sept. 1936
The U. S. Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C.

Dear sir;
Please write me if Peter Cocke or William B. Cocke were Rev. pensioners from Tenn. or N.C. The names may have been spelled Cock, Cox, Cocks, Cocke, or Cook.
Thanking you - Sincerely,
Sallie Langford Scott.
(Mrs. Jas. A.)
547 E. Lytle St.,
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
[penciled note: She has had this]

[Stamp]
RECEIVED
SEP 24 1936
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. ADM.
READER #68
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Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Jan. 27, 1935.
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen,- I find that Peter Cocks (or Cocke) was in the Revolutionary War from Halifax District - North Carolina.
And William Cock (or Cocke) from Hillsborough District or Halifax district in North Carolina Will you be so kind as to give me the name of Company and regiment that they were in, and if possible the nature of duties - whether private or Officer - Thanking you
Sincerely,
(Mrs. Jas. A.) Sallie Scott.

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RECEIVED
JAN 31 1935
MAIL SUB-DIV.
READER 6
VETS. ADM.
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Texas
Weatherford Tx.
Jan. 30 - 1930.

Dept. Interior
Bureau of Pensions:
Kindly furnish me the date of Revolutionary War Pension of my ancestor.
Wm Cocke - born in Hanover Co, Va. enlisted in Bedford Va. and allowed a pension when a resident of Rutherford Co. Tenn. Am trying to approximate date of death, and if any member of family is mentioned, please give name
I desire the date when pensioned is continuing. Thanking you -
Mrs. R. B. Hood - Weatherford Tx
814 Han St.

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PENSION
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U. 3 S.
1930
OFFICE.
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DEP'T. OF THE INTERIOR
RECEIVED
JUL 5 - 1929
TO BUR. PENSIONS
SECTYS. OFF, - APPTS., MAILS & FILEM.

[body]
Weatherford Tex.
July 3rd 1929.

Department of Interior
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly tell me when the pension was claim (Rev. War) of Wm Cocke who enlisted in Bedford Co, Va. and pension claim executed in Rutherford Co. Tennessee Aug 24, 1832 for Revolutionary service was discontinued
Claim S - 3187. Am trying to find date of his death, also place of the discontinuance of his pension.
Thanking you,
Very truly -
Mrs. R. B. Hood -
814 S. Waco St.
Weatherford Tx.

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OFFICE OF
THE CHIEF CLERK
JUL 3 - 1929
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
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Weatherford, Tex.
Nov. 30, 1923.
Bureau of Pensions:-
Will you kindly send me as soon as possible the Revolutionary War Record pension claim of William Cock (or Cocke) of Rutherford County
Tennessee.
I believe he enlisted in Hanover Co. Virginia, I wish this for proof to establish my Daughters American Rev. papers - Thanking you
I am
Very truly
Mrs. R. B. Hood
814 Waco St.
Weatherford, Tex.
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Tennessee Society Sons of the Revolution
Knoxville, Tenn.
29 Oct 1923

Hon Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC,

Dear Sir
Will you kindly give me the Revolutionary War record of William Cocke (or Cock) who served in the Virginia's Continental army, as a private. He was placed on the Pension roll June 26 - 1833, as a resident of Rutherford County Tenn, Please also give the names of any of his family.
If so stated on his application for a Pension
Thanking you in advance for any information you can give
Very Respectfully
Selden Nelson
614 W Church Ave

Answered
Nov. 9, 1923

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Knoxville Tenn
Sep 30. 1923

Bureau of Pensions
Washington
DC.

Sir,
Will you kindly give me the Revolutionary War service of William Cocke a private of the Virginia line, who was a resident of Rutherford County Tenn, placed on the Pension roll June 26, 1833. see secretary of war reports 614 from Tennessee.
Please examine his application and give the names of his wife and children, if so given.
Will appreciate an early reply, Thanking you very much for such information,
Yours very respectfully
Selden Nelson
c/o Register Draft Post Office

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Morristown Tenn.
Feb. 18th 1914.

Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:--

I am writing you to find if I can get from you, a military record of Wm. Cocke.  Have you on record any where, that a land grant was issued him or a pension granted him?  or a pension granted him?  This Wm. Cocke, I have been informed was the son of Abraham the son of Stephen, the son of Thomas the son of Richard or Walter.  I am not sure of the name of the first womans inquiry
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ancestor: one account says Walter [illegible] Richard.  Any information regarding Wm. Cocke that you can give me I will certainly appreciate.  Kindly give any dates you can.

Have you any military record of Nathaniel Folsom [underlined]?  if so is it possible for you to give me the name of Nathaniel Folsoms father  I understand he, (the father) was an officer in the Revolutionary War, on the American side, though a native of England.  He died I have been told in Norfolk, Va.  If you are unable to give me any thing
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on this can you tell me where I might get it?

Another I wish to ask about.  Have you any thing on record concerning Wm. Hughes, probably of North Carolina.  if so can you give me his father's name?  This Wm. Hughes had a son Joshua also one named Cornelius.  He had five daughters but I know the names of none of them, except Nannie.

Have you any war record on any McCanless' [underlined]  if so and there are only one or two please give it to me.  I hope I am not asking to much
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and I will certainly appreciate any thing you will give me.

Respectfully yours,
Mrs. M.C. McCanless.

Memo--

Wm Cocke - son of Abraham
Nathaniel Folsom and father
Wm. Hughes
McCanless'

All correspondence attached to negative slip of Wm. Cocke  War of 1812 dated Mar. 18, 1914
no bearing on this case except as regards this.

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U.S. PENSION OFFICE
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October 8, 1936.

MMHF
BA-J/ILL
William Cocke
S. 3187

Mrs. James A. Scott
547 East Lytle Street
Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter of September 23, 1936, in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Peter Cocke and William B. Cocke of North Carolina or Tennessee.

The record of William Cocke of Virginia and Tennessee, S. 3187, which was furnished you February 7, 1935, is that of the only William Cock or Cocke found on the Revolutionary War pension records.  You were informed at the same time that this office has no record of the Peter Cock, or Cocke, War of the Revolution.

Very truly yours,
A.D. HILLER,
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.

[handwritten on right side of letter]
no further record made.  This letter written on basis of report referred to -F
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Rev. and 1812
Wars   Section

MDS/HMM

April 2, 1930

Mrs. R.B. Hood
814 Waco Street
Weatherford
Texas.

Dear Madam:

I advise you that on January 14, 1924 you were furnished the full history of William Cocke as found in the papers of his pension claim S. 3187.

Said papers contain no data relative to his family.

Due to the great pressure of current work, this bureau is unable to send the same history more than once to the same person.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of William Cocke, the name of the person paid, and possibly the date of his death, you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:

William Cocke
Certificate Number 13838
Issued June 26, 1833
Rate - $20. per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
West Tennessee Agency.

Very truly yours,
R.W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
ADY

July 8, 1939.

Mrs. R. B. Hood
814 South Waco Street
Weatherford, Texas.

Madam:

I advise you that in order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of William Cocke, Virginia Troops, War of the Revolution (S.3187), the name of person paid and possibly the date of his death, you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:

"William Cocke, Certificate Number 13838, issued June 26, 1833, rate $20.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, West Tennessee Agency".

Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH,
Commissioner.
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AWF

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.

January 14, 1924.

Mrs. R. B. Hood,
814 Waco St.,
Weatherford, Tex.

Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 3187, it appears that William Cocke was born in 1759 in Hanover County, Virginia, and was a resident of Bedford County, Virginia, when he enlisted in the War of the Revolution.

He was allowed pension, for six months service as private in the Virginia troops, on his application executed August 24, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Rutherford County, Tennessee.

There is no data on file as to his family.

Respectfully,
Commissioner.
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MMHS

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section

November 9, 1823

Selden Nelson
% Register Department, P. O.
Knoxville, Tenn.

Sir:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 3187 it appears that William Cocke was born in 1759 in Hanover County, Virginia.

While a resident of Bedford County, Virginia he enlisted September 10, 1779 and served as a private three months in Captain Tolbert's Company, Colonel Nelson's Virginia Regiment.

In February 1781 he enlisted and served as a private three months in Captain William Jones' Company, Colonel Lynch's Virginia Regiment, and was in the battle of Guilford.

On August 1, 1781 he enlisted and served as a  private in Colonel Quarles' Virginia Regiment as was
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discharged between the first and fifteenth of November 1781.

He was allowed pension on his application executed August 24, 1832 while a resident of Rutherford County, Tennessee.  There is no family data on file.

Respectfully,
Commissioner

Date of death not on AB
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Revolutionary War Records Section 3-525
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions. Washington, D.C.   19.  . . . 
In reply to your request of …., received . . . . 
For a statement of the military history of William Cocke a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau. S 3187.
Dates of Enlistment of Appointment. Length of Service. Rank Officers Under Whom Service was Rendered. State.
Sept. 10, 1779. 3 mos. Pvt. Captain Tolbert. Colonel Wilson. Va.
Feb. 1781. 3 mos. Captain Wm. Jones. Colonel Lynch. Guilford.
Aug. 1781. Nov. 1781. Colonel Quarles.
Disabled 1 - 18 Nov.
Battles engage in, Guilford.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bedford Co., Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 23, 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at time of application, Rutherford Co., Tenn.
Age at date of application, born Hanover Co., Va. in 1759
Remarks: There is no family data on file
Respectfully,
Commissioner