Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8188, Henry Connelly, N.C.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE | NUMBER
N.C.
Connelly, Henry | W. 8188
Tempy BYWt 30599-160-55
Born in Penn.
CONTENTS
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29.514
Kentucky
Henry Connelley decd of Floyd Co, in the State of Ky who was a Capt of Cavy in the Company commanded by Captain [blank space] of the Regt commanded by Col [blank space] in the Revolution for two years

Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 600 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. & Ending 7 May 1840 - 
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th, day of Dec 1857 and sent to Hon. E. Grey Arrears to the 4ths of House of Reps
Semi-annual allowance ending 
[illegible] $150
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832}
H.R Weightman Clerk, 
Book E.2. Vol 7. Page 9
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4.194
Kentucky
Tempy Connelly.
widow of Henry Conmelly
nC
who served in the Revolution 
ary war, as a Capt of Cavy.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 600. Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 31st day of May 1854, and sent to J.J Coombs
[illegible]
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 172 Vol. a
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741416/Act Mar 5
June 21/51
Tempy Connelly wid. of
Henry Connelly Capt.

Col.
Ent.
Dis.
Rev. War
Pensioner. [illeg.]
Act July 3 1833.
July 53-4194
AO: 160 AC June 6/56
[illeg.]
Isaac H. Trabue
Louisville Ky.

[written diagonally across document:]
Wo.30599 [illeg.] June 13/56

vol 6=2=25
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State of Kentucky
County of Floyd }
Declaration
on this 15th day of August 1833 personally appeared before I James Davis a Justice of the Peace now selling Henry Connally a resident of Floyd County K and state of Kentucky, aged Eighty one years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration, In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress June 7th 1832 - That he entered the service of the united states, under the following named officers and served as herein s stated that he entered the service and commanded one hundred men as state troops of north carolinna ( called milita, as the captain theirof on the 7th day of July 1777 for five years or dureing the war in the County of Guildford. North Carolina - his Col m the first instance was Col John Wiliams then under Col Pacely, then by Leut. John Taylor and lastly by Col Billy Washington. This applicants company was a horse company + was raised for the especial purpose of keeping down a dareing tory Col by the name of Fanning who had made several daring alempts in the neighbourhood of Sailsberry and Charlotte, during the first
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year of the service of this applicant, by
the orders of his col the company trained
and marched to Rowan, and Guilford in
order to keep Fanning and his confederate
down during this year in the month of
October the company encountered his [illegible] and routed them with some loss the
Gennal rendezvous of the tories was in that region of the County called the Haw. Ford on Haw River these counties and the adjacent neigbourhood was assigned to this applicants
charge by his Excelency the Govenor of N. Carolina in the month of June 1778. This this
applicant and his company continued to do during this year 1778 and that winter he and
his company rendezvous at Salesbury the particulars of this years services was only a few
fight with the tories the war was raging in the North wither that distinguished and active
officer Col William Davidson had gone and all remain for the constituted authorities
to do was to keep down the tories which were so many in this region of Carolina
during this year 1778 the men suffered much for clothes and every necessary, and our forage
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[illegible] requestly had to help forag for our perishing horses. continental money was then one hundred 2 dollars for one. for this applicant could not get a [illegible] for $100 in continental money during this years, by the orders of the Governor. this applicants company was placed under the direchon of Col Davie who then commanded the North Carolinia Cavalry, but he received the old order and my district shall remain as they were under my former orders - early in march 1779 the tones tories broke out with great fury at a place called the Haw. fields within this applicant and his company repaired and dislodged them with the asistance of Col Lythe from Rowan who commanded a Regt of militia. dureing this year the tories were fast  accumulating in Rowan and this applicants horse company was almost withdrawn from [illegible] to that section of North Carolina, the whigs this year took a great many tories. who were all put in jail at Helsboro, and Sailsbery. in the month of november 1779 order was recused by Pacely from Col Davie the commanding col.
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to rendezvous at Sailsbury to start to the South to join Gen Lincoln at Savannah, but about this time news arrived that Gen
Lincoln was taken at Charlestown and all was taken prisoner Gen Davidson now raised
several hundred men and Col. Sumner and [illegible], they had several skirmishes with
the loyalist in which this applicant and his company actively participated at Colson
mills, about this time at a place in the verte part of the state (N.C.) the tories had
collected to a great amount and we marched against them and at Colson Mills this was in the month of May 1780 as well as this
applicants recolects he recolects will
that it was just before or about the time of Gates defeat at Camden during this winter and fall on this applicants Company abandoned
his district of "protection", and under Col Davie and Gen Davidson opposed the hossage
of Lord Cornwallis as through North Carolina, at the time of the approach of Corwallis to Charlotte under Col Davie the troops posted
themselves to meet the emeney, on the
enemy aproach the company command by this applicant received the first [illegible] from Tarleton's Cavalry, and the being became general on the
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on the left wing the troops were [illegible] by
Col Davie in person and for three times we succeeded in repressing the enemy at length we had to yield to superior number in the
battle we had many men killed [illegible] five under this applicant in December just before Christmas Gen Nathaniel Greene from the North took command of us all this in 1780. we all by his proclamation and the orders of our Governor was placed under his command
and assembled at Charlotte, to there the applicant was placed on to Col Washington and marched to S. Carolina to Augusta and
ninety six, after marching in a tour there discharged for several days news came that Tarleton was after us, we was all now under Gen Morgan, and a terrible conflict ensued at the Cowpens between Tarletons men and the army under Gen Morgan at the "Cow Pens' 
here the americans was victorious and lock a
great many military stores Commons baggage and six or seven hundred british and tory prisoners this was in January 1781 it was cold weather it inclined to be rainey during this battle the company which belonged to this applicant was placed under a Col Howard on
the extreme right of the division and this applicant commanded a Company in the certain
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our company when part about to Catch up on horses which was and about four hundred paces in the rear of the line of battle full upon
us with great fury but we was formally relieved by Washingtons legion that hastened to our assistance after be engagement we all formed a junction with Gen. Greene, and removed with him to [illegible] and crossed over into virginia and remaining there but a short period and marched back to Guilford Court house
and this applicants actively participated in this mamoth battle and had the great mortification to see his men in a panic by at the approach
of the enemy, and although this applicant endeavoured to rally them it was impossible
and many even returned to their homes, but this applicant remained and continued to fight
the until the Americans was thrown into disorder & confusion and defeated, at the time or in a few days afterwards. This applicant
being unwell and his Company broken obtained a respite for a while, which was 
granted him-- he [illegible] at home and did not go with General
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Greene to march six during the summer he done all he could to get his company to assemble, then try as in "no pay", and our families remained there at home, he then went from Guilford over Virginia and in September
1781 he raised a small volunteer company for three months to join Gen Washington at little Yok little York was have taken before the applicant around. He knew a great many
Continental officers, and Regts and Malitia
officers during his service in the month of October the time of service of of the company  from Mongomery anty Virginia Just mentioned in he gave the discharges and he himself retuned to NC when he received the thanks of the Governor and a certificate stating his services. this applicant knew
Gen Smallwood Gen Davison Gen
Rutherford, Gen. Pickens Gen Sumner
Gen. Otho. Williams Col Cleveland Col Lydell William Washington Col Malmedy Col Lee, (from Virgina) General Gradiden, Col Howard
who commanded the 3d Maryland
Regiment Captain Holgin Col Paculy John Williams. The Baron DeKalb  Col Pervard and many other continental and Malitia officers that I have forgoten
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I have now no documentary evidence in my favor having forward my commission about six years ago by General Alexander Luckey to
the war department who sent on by mail it has never been returned to this applicant he
recd a letter from the Secretary of War informing him that as he was not a regular he could not be allowed his commission was
from the Governor of N Carolina he has made search and enquiring for it for some time, and he belives that the same is now lost or mislaid, he refers the War Department to Henry B Mayo Esq. the Hon David K Harris Col Francis A Brown Col John Vanhoose, the Revd Henry Dixon the Revd Cuderth Stone the Revd Samuel Hanna, the  Revd Ezekiel Stone Wallace Bailey + Co Andrew Rule Esq. to John Rice to Jacob Mayo Esq. Clerk of the Floyd County and circuit court, these can testify
to his character for veracity and their belief of this applicant services as a soldier and officer of the revolution.

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 and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
[illegible]
Henry Connelly [the word seal is circled]
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We Wallace Bailey a Clergyman residing in the county of Floyd and state of Kentucky and John Rice residing in the same, to wit Floyd county Kentucky hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Henry Connally who had subscribed and and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him [begin crossed out text] to have [end crossed out text] to be Eighty one years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldeir of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Mallis Baley
John Rice

And I do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interogation prescribed by the war Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier (and officer) and served as he states. And I further certifies  that it appears to me that Walis Baily who has signed the preceeding certificate is a clergyman resident in the county of Floyd and state of Kentucky, and that John Rice who has also signed the name is a resident int he county of Floyd
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and state of Kentucky and is a credible person, and that their statement is entittled to credit and I do further certify that the applicant cannot from bodily infirmity attend court
James Davis JP [the word seal is circled]

State of Kentucky
Floyd County court clerks office.
I Jacob Mayo. clerk of the Floyd county court, do hereby certify that James Davis who hath signed the preceeding certificate, and to the questions and answers here to annexed (on the right of this sheet, "is a justice of the peace," and that the signature there to annexed is genuine).

In testimony here of I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office that 2"" day August 1833 -

Att Jacob Mayo C.F.C.C.

[image of a seal, which is illegible]
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where, and what year were you born? 
Ans- I was born. in Pennsylvania, Chester County on the 2 day of May 1751
Question 2 Have you any record of your age and id so where is it? 
Ans- I have it in my bible recorded there by my father (in dutch) I have it know at my house- 
3 Q. Where were you living when called into service where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live S.
Ans. I was living in Guilford County north Carolina where I had lived since my father moved from Chester Pennsylvannia up to the Revolution, I have lived three years in the county of Montgomery in the State of Virginia and tho resided of the time] I have lived in the county where I now live-
24 How were you called into service? Were you drafted? did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and of a substitute for whom
Ans- I was a volunteer under the Government of North Carolina, by an invitation from tho governor and was called the state troops on militia a part of the men under my Command was drafted men for enlistment. a [illegible} portion was for six months and about forty was volunteers for and during the war, I was called into service by a recording officer, by the name of Holgin I think a regular officer, I made up my company and reported to the Col. and went forwith into active service -
Q.5. State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the Troops where you served - such continental. and militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service
Ans. I knew Gen. Greene. I have seen Gen Gates at Helsboro Gen Smallwood Gen Davidson. Gen Pickny Gen Summner Gen Otho Williams Col Billy Washington Col Lee Col Howard the Baron D kach I have seen in 1780. Captain Holgin Col John Williams Col Nat
Williams who commanded 9th Regiment Martin
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drafted in 1778.  Col Bunyon, Capt Charly Briant. Col Pervard. Major officers called Do Malmedy, and old Col [illegible] Lieut Joseph Lewis. Major Chas Anderson, Willam Boman Ensign.- I was ordered by Governor Burke and Col Davie to keep down Fanning and Guilford and Rowan, this the applicants did with 100 men. a horse company. he served in 1777 in the capacity, likewise in 78. and until the fall of 79 he then promised Gen Davidson. and was with him at the Battle of Colsons mills where he got wounded By way in may or June. 1780, he was at the battle of Hilsboro, and had nineteen of his horsemen killed 11 killed on the field and seven died the next day of their wounds. I was in the battle of the cowPens under Col Washington in January 1781. and [illegible] was defeated and we took his bagage & several hundred prisoners. I returned with my horse company with Gen Greene to Dan went over into Virgina, and remained with army till the Battle of Guildford was in that Battle, and my men all broke very near at burst charge in a panic and fled and many went even home, when my roll was called at Iron works I had but a few men left, Even then taken in a few days afterwards sick
and was healed for my health to return for
while from the service. This was in April 1781. Gen Greene went to S. Carolina, and went over unto Montgomery County Virginia to be my relations and I here raised a three months, volunteer company to march to little York, I marched them on to the [illegible[] Lick in Blount County in September, and wanted
for orders, but before I send him it was title and I gave my men their discharges and we all went home-
6 Did you ever receive or Commission and if so by whom was signed and what has become of it.
I did receive a captains commission from Govenor Burke of B.C. it was so signed by him-- I gave it about six years ago to Gen Lackey who says he sent it on to the war 
department he thinks. There made search and cannot find it was never returned to me
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character veracity, and their belief of your services as a solder &
of Col Brown Col Graham to General Lackey
 to Jacob Mays Esq. to Andrew Rule to the Revd Ezekial Stone, to the Revd Walis Baily
Sworn to before me

James Davis J Peace [the word seal is circled]
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State of KenTucky
Johnson County. } Sct. 
On this, the 7th day of March 1853, personally appeared before me John Hitchcock an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, Tempy Connlly aged about 73 years, who, being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed on 7 February 1853 or any other acT 
To wit: that she is the widow of Henry Connelly deceased who was an officer in the army of the revolution that she was married to said Country on 88th day of march 1832 that she believes she aught to have a pension for her fore said husbands services, she is still a widow never having married since the deth of her fore said husband, which took place more then ten years ago, herefore said husband drew a pension under the act of congress [illegible] 7th of June 1832
[multiple black line marks in vertical orientation]
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she Most respectfully asks the Hon. Commisioner of Pensions, that her aforesaid claim or claims may be allowed under the aforesaid Acts, and that the Certificates evidencing the same may be enclosed to her Attorney.
Isaac H Trabue of Frankfort Kentucky
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year aforesaid. John Hitchcock J.P }
Tempy Connelly
her mark [black stamp]

I, the just subscribed Magistrate do certify that the above Declarant is personally known to me, and that she is a lady of truth and respectability, in whose statements the fullest faith and credit should be placed.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name on this the 7th day of march 1853
John Hitchcock J.P.
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State of Kentucky
Johnson County.} Scr.

I John Homes Clerk of the Johnson County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid, do certify that John Hitchcock is an acting justice of the Peace in and for the County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signatures above written are genuine. 
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Seal of Office, on this the 7th of March 1853
[illegible] John Homes WCC
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Act of 1855. 
DECLARATION FOR WIDOW.
Who has never received Bounty Land.

Claim of 
Tempy Connelly

Widow of 
Henry Connelly

FILED BY
Isaac, H, Trabue
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DECLARATION FOR WIDOW - who has never received Bounty Land.

State of Ky County of Johnson } SS:
On this thirteenth day of June 1855 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County and State aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Tempy Connelly aged 74 years, resident of Johnson County in the State of Kentucky who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of Henry Connelly deceased, who was a Captain in the company commanded by Captain --------- in the Regiment of [illegible] commanded by ---------- in the war [begin crossed out text] with [end crossed out text] of the Revolution and that she is now a pensioner under the  32 of February 1853, and she refers to her paper now on file in the pension office for proof of mariag, and service,
That her said husband entered the service of the United States at on or about the day of [large X mark on page] 18,  for tne term of and continued in actual service in said war for the term of at least fourteen days and upwards, and was honorably discharged from said service as will appear by the Muster Rolls of said company, not having any knowledge of the manner of her husband's discharge. She further states that she was married to the said Henry Connelly in the County of Hloyd State of Kentucky on or about the --- day of ---- 18-- by Ezekiel Stone
v Baptist Preacher and that her name before her said marriage was Tempy Hitchcock that her said husband died at head water of title point Floyd Co Ky] on the 7th day of may 1838 and that she is a widow.

She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3, 1855, never having received Bounty Lands under this or any other act, nor made any other application for Bounty Land except the present.
Isaac H Trabue of Louisville Kentucky is hereby authorized to prosecute this my claim and to receive any warrant that may be issued hereon.
Tempy her + mark Connelly [SEAL.]

AFFIDAVIT OF TWO WITNESSES.
We John Hitchcock and Mahleh Hitchcock residents of the County of Johnson State of Kentucky upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the above Tempy Connelly. in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. And we further declare that we were well acquainted with the said Henry Connelly and Tempy Connelly his wife (now the widow) during the life time of the former, and knew them to live together as husband and wife, and to have been so generally reputed. That her said husband, the said Henry Connelly died at the waters of title point Floyd [illegible] on the 27th day of may 1838 and that she is still a widow ; and that they have no interest in this claim.
John Hitchcock [SEAL.]
Mahleh Hitchcock [SEAL.]

* If no public or private record of the marriage exists, or can be procured, state the fact in the declaration, after the word widow; and in such case, such other evidence, such as the testimony of persons who know the parties in the life time of the husband, and knew them to live together as  husband and wife, and to be so reputed, will be admissible.
If a public or private record exist, an authenticated copy thereof must be furnished ; if it be a private record, the authenticated copy thereof must be accompanied with the affidavit of some disinterested person, proving the genuineness of the original, and that the copy certified is a true and correct copy of it. 
A certificate from the clergyman or magistrate who solemnized the marriage is not competent evidence, unlees the genuineness of the certificate be proved, and the person who gave it be shown to have been authorized to solemnize marriages.
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MAGISTRATES CERTIFICATE
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subcribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the Claimant is the person she represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in the claim.
William Logan J.P

COUNTY CLERKS CERTIFICATE.
State of Kentucky
County of Johnson } ss. I hereby certify that. William Logan - Esq
before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, is and was. at the time of taking the same, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above is genuine. and that I have no interest in this claim
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, this 13 day of June 1855
John Homes 
Clerk
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Certificate of marriage
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thare joined together in holy state of matrimony. Henry Conly and Tempy Hitchcock this 8th of march 1832.
Ezekiel Stone

State of Kentucky
Floyd County Sct

I James Trimble Clerk of the County Court for the county aforesaid certify that the above is a true copy of the certificate of the marriage of Henry Conley and Tempy Hitchcock as of record in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my name and affixed the seal of Said Court at Prestonburgh this10th day of march 1853
James Trimble Clk,

[Image of a seal, which is illegible]
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IF ur Harris can 
make no amendment send on the 
papers to me directed 
to the City of W.
I authorize me by l
letter to get for
what time I can
If you can amend 
in smallest point s
to do So send all
to me as above.

Rh Johnson
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Henry Connelly
Kentucky

(ed) completed with

Adm
6 mo
$150 per an

[written along side of page]
fifteen months
accepted
R M Johnson
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Nov 1, 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: } ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by compling with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.

A Statement, shewing the Service of Henry Connelly
[table with the following headings]
Period when the service was rendered. | Duration of the claimant’s service. -Years.-Months.-Days | Rank of the claimant. | Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. | Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. | Proof by which the declaration is supported.
1777 to 1781 | [blank] | Captain. | Col Paseley Col Taylor Col Washington | 81 N.C. | Traditionary & witnesses.
It is required that the applicant set forth his different tours of service in each year. Militia men, although they held themselves in readiness, were not constantly in actual service. It is thought that the applicant was not in actual service for a sufficient length of time to entitle him to full pay. There is no evidence at the Department to show that he ever applied under former acts for a pension.

I am, respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
     The following regulations have been adopted:
     This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c, Teamsters, Boatmen, &c.  Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
     Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1.  The Regular Troops.
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.
3.  Persons employed in the Naval Service.
4.  Indian Spies.
     As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, mucicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides.  And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of County of { ss.
     On this     day of                personally appeared (a) before                A. B. a resident (b) of                in the county of      and State, Territory or District
of          aged (  )     years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on this oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832.  That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d)        , with          and
served in the            (e) regiment of the 
line, under the following named officers:

     [Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched.  This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.}

     He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of,
     Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid].                                        A. B.
     [And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I                                         of the Court of
                  do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of                                              for a pension.
     In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this                 day of                                     &c.

     If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
     Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
     (k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the            
           and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with                
                  , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be              years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
     Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
     And the said 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 applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states.  And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the
and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the
and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
     I,                    Clerk of the Court of
do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of
for a pension.
     In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this         day of
                  &c.
     Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power.  This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
     If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (1) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his
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alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person
will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal
means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted
; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his
Case.
     The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
     1. Where and in what year were you born?
     2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
     3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
     4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?
     5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.
{To a Soldier.{
Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given
, and what has become of it?
{To an Officer.{
Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
     7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
     The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
     The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons--one of whom should be
the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion.
If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
     The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
     Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper
county, and the Judge or Justice [ ? } execute the duties which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
     Whenever any official act is require to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
     No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the
opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.

[ a ] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[ b ] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[ c ] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[ d ] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[ e ] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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."
     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 that 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.
[ f ] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[ g ] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[ h ] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[ i ] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

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 papers 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.

Proof of Service.
[ j ] 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 claimant's 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 the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[hand symbol pointing] The notes from [ a ] to [ i ] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops.  The proof required by rule in note [ j ] applies to continental troops only.
[ k ] This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[ l ] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[ m ] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
MMHF/HMM

Initials should have been M.C.S. (copied)

March 17, 1930.

Miss Eulie Conley Moore
Harrodsburg
Kentucky.

Dear Madam:

     I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to show claims for pension or bounty land on file on account of the services of Thomas Connelly as described by you, or Thomas Joynes, or Major Joynes, who, you state, was killed at the battle of Eutaw Springs, or James Jayne or Archibald Prater.

     The following is the history of the only soldier named Henry Connelly (or other spelling) found on said records.

MMHF [initials to the left of above 2 paragraphs]
     
     From the papers in the Revolutionary war pension claim W.8188, it appears that Henry Connelly was born May 2, 1751 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

     While a resident of Guilford County, North Carolina, he was commissioned July 7, 1777 as captain of a company of cavalry in the North Carolina Militia, and served until late in October 1781, under Colonels Paisley, John Williams, John Taylor, Davie, and William Davidson:  he was in engagements with the Tories at Haw Fields and Colson's Mills, and in the battles of Charlotte, Cowpens, Guilford and Hillsborough.

     He was allowed pension on his application executed August 15, 1833, at which time he was a resident of Floyd County, Kentucky.

     He died May 7, 1840.
 
     He married March 8, 1832, in Floyd County, Kentucky, Tempy Hitchcock.  She was allowed pension on her application executed March 7, 1853, while a resident of Johnson County, Kentucky, aged seventy-three years.
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     A grandson of the soldier was living in 1834, but his name was not stated, and no reference is made to a former marriage.

Very truly yours,

EARL. D. CHURCH
Commissioner
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
MMHF/HMM

April 24, 1930.
Henry Connelly
W.8188

Miss Eula Conley Moore
Harrodsburg
Kentucky.

Dear Madam:

     I advise that a very careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this bureau was made in your behalf and no record found of an application for pension or bounty land made on account of the services of a soldier named Major Joynes, or on account of the services as major of a soldier surnamed Joynes:  or of a Thomas Connelly or other spelling of that surname, of North Carolina:  or who could have been the father of Hugh Connelly who was born in 1751.

     Due to the very large number of requests similar to yours, and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the bureau is unable to make immediate reply to each request pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution.  Letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in order of receipt.

     Photostatic copies of papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim of Henry Connelly, W. 8188, will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents ($.15) a page.

     The number of pages to be copied is fifty-one.  Should you desire certification, allow twenty-five cents ($.25) additional for the entire set.

     The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.

Very truly yours,

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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LAW OFFICES
BACON R. MOORE
HARRODSBURG, KY.

April 21, 1930

Rev and 1812 Wars, Sec.,
MMHF/Hmm.

Hon. Earl D. Church,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

     On March 24th, I wrote you asking for certified copy of the Pension Declaration of Henry Connelly, *REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION CLAIM 8188.  To date, I have not received reply to my letter.  Please advise me if you will furnish this and what the cost will be and I will send you check by return mail.
Please do this asearly as possible as delay in obtaining this is inconveniencing me considerably.

Very truly yours,
[signature]
Eula Conley Moore.

     If you can't furnish this certified copy, please advise how I can obtain it- I suppose there is no other way, as it would have to be certified by your office.
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LAW OFFICES
BACON R. MOORE
HARRODSBURG, KY.

Rev. and 1812
Wars Section,
MMHF/HMM.

March 24, 1930.

Hon. Earl D. Church,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

     I thank you for your letter of the 17th insant containing certain information relative to REVOLUTIONARY WAR Pension Claim, 8188-Henry Connelley.  I am very anxious to obtain a copy of this soldier's Pension Declaration; will you please advise me at once the cost of same.  I desire a copy of all affidavits in connection with the claim, and please advise me if his enlistment gives the name of his wife, and if so, what it is.  I note that you say his second wife, Tempy Hitchcock was allowed pension on her application executed March 7, 1853.  Will you please advise me if she mentions his former marriage to Ann Langley McGregor, or if she mentions any of his children by the first marriage.

     I asked you concerning the services of Thomas Conelly and your reply was "**fail to show claims for pension or bounty land on file on account of services of Thomas Connelly as described by you,"  Do you mean you have a record of this man, but not of the service I mentioned? and with reference to Major Joynes, you say "Who, you state, was killed at the battle of Eutaw Springs"  Do you have a record of his service but not this service.  Please pardon my not understanding clearly, but I just want to me sure, since I have the service of record of Thomas Conelley, but did not know whether he was a pensioner and had made a declaration.  He is the father of the above mentioned soldier Henry Conelley and I'm very anxious to get a written record.

     I appreciate very much your kindness in furnishing the information contained in your former letter, and will be very much obliged to you if you will give me the information as to the Declaration of Pension, &c.

Very truly yours,
[signature]
Eula Conley Moore.
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LAW OFFICES
BACON R. MOORE
HARRODSBURG, KY.

Harrodsburg, Ky. March 3, 1930.

Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:

     Re: Revolutionary War Soldiers-

1-  Capt Henry Conley, born Chester Co, Pa. 1752- died Johnson County, Ky., May 7th, 1840.

2-  Thomas Conelly of Guildford Co., North Carolina, served during winter of 1779-1780.

     Please advise me what your Pension Records show with reference to these men, and cost of copy of pension declaration.  I am very anxious to obtain these at once.

3 & 4-  Also, Thomas Joynes, served from either South or North Carolina, and his brother, Major Joynes, killed in battle of Eutaw Springs S.C., Sept. 8, 1781.
     
     Please give me pension record and approximate cost of copy of pension declaration/
     
     5-  James Jayne, born 1732.  Served in Washington's Army under his cousin, Captain Timothy Jayne.

     Please give me pension record and copy of pension declaration, I would be glad to get whatever information I can as to the wife of James Jayne and their children- I suppose if they drew pension you would have a record.  Also, Archibald Prater, of Morgan Co., Ky.

     Please advise me as early as is convenient.

Very truly yours,
[signature]
Eula Conley Moore.

[stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE x MAR 5 1930
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MCA [initials]

Rev. & 1812 War Section

April 13, 1925

Miss Mandelene Kelly
Tacoma Woman's Clubhouse
Tacoma, Washington

Madam:
     I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.8188, it appears that Henry Connelly was born May 2, 1751, in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
     While a resident of Guilford County, North Carolina, he was commissioned July 7, 1777, as Captain of a Company of Calvary in the North Carolina Militia, and served until late in October, 1781, under Colonels Paisley, John Williams, John Taylor, Davie, and William Davidson; he was in engagements with the Tories at Haw Fields and Colson's Mills and in the battle of Charlotte, Cowpens, Guildford, and Hillsborough.
     He was allowed pension on his application executed August 15, 1833, at which time he was a resident of Floyd County, Kentucky. He died May 7, 1840.
     He married March 8, 1832, in Floyd County, Kentucky, Tempy Hitchcock.  She was allowed pension on her application executed
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March 7, 1853, while a resident of Johnson County, Kentucky, aged seventy-three years.

     A grandson of the soldier was living in 1834 but his name was not stated and no reference made to this marriage.

Respectfully,

Commissioner
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M.C.S.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

November 24, 1924

Mrs. C. C. Bowles
215 College St.
Pikeville, Ky.

Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.8188, it appears that Henry Connelly was born May 2, 1751, in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
While a resident of Guilford County, North Carolina, he was commissioned July 7, 1777, as Captain of a Company of Cavalry in the North Carolina Militia, and served until late in October, 1781, under Colonels Paisley, John Williams, John Taylor, David, and William Davidson; he was in engagements with the Tories at Haw Fields and Colson's Mills and in the battles of Charlotte, Cowpens, Guilford, and Hillsborough.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 15, 1833, at which time he was a resident of Floyd County, Kentucky.  He died May 7, 1840.
He married March 8, 1832, in Floyd County, Kentucky, Tempy Hitchcock.  She was allowed pension on her application executed March

[handwritten beneath the above]  I omitted Col. Wm. Washington (Va.)
and Col. Howard (Md.)
as these officers commanded
troops from many states
MCS
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7, 1853, while a resident of Johnson County, Kentucky, aged 73 years.
A grandson of the soldier was living in 1834 but his name was not stated and no reference made to this marriage.

Respectfully,

Commissioner
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Fram
Mandelene Kelly

Tac Woman's Clubhouse
Tacoma Wash
Feb. 18, 1925

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir,
Will you please send me a copy of Pension or even application for it if unsuccessful of Thomas Connelly of North C. who served in S.C. First Regt. under Col. C. C. Pinckney in 1779-80, as a private in the defense of Charleston.  There is some data in your office about him.  He was quite old.
Please send me also a copy of Pension his son, Capt. Henry Connelly who entered the service and commanded one hundred men as State troops of North Carolina (called militia) as the Captain thereof on the 7th day of July 1777, for five years or during the war in the County of Guilford, N. Carolina
His Colonels were John Williams, Col. Paisley, John Taylor & Wm Washington
This was a Horse Company and they fought [illeg.] the Tory.
This Pen. applied for Aug 15 1833 from Floyd Co Kentucky

[written in left margin] Capt Henry was a volunteer.
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From
Mandelene Kelly   (2.)   Tacoma Wash
                                      Feb. 18, 1925

Please send me a copy of pension of Thomas Joyner who lived in N.C. Wilkes Co. before and perhaps after the Revolution.
He was son of Ezekiel Joynes of Wilkes Co. and Brother of Major  (Major was perhaps a Christian name)
Thomas Joynes after he came home from the War married Sarah Caudill
I wish to join the D.A.R. and my nephew is joining the S.A.R. and these records are necessary
Thanking you, I am
Sincerely,
Miss Kelly (as above)
per N. W.
P.S.  I have another ancestor who served in Militia of Buck's Co Penna.  Did he apply for a pension?  He was Daniel P. Bergan (or gin) (should have been Bergen, no doubt.) son of Patrick B.
(over)

[stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE
S
FEB 24
1925
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Has Patrick Burgin a Rev. War record?
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MRS. C. C. BOWLES
215 COLLEGE STREET
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY

Revolutionary War Division
of the the Pension Bureau,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me certified copy of application for Pension made by Henry Connelly in 1833 or any other information which you may have concerning him which would help to establish my eligibility to membership in the N.P.D.O. R.s. He entered the service as commander of one hundred state
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troops in North Carolina, as Capt. on the 7th of July, 1777. He enlisted in Guildford Co, N.C.
Please send this copy & any other additonal information to Mrs. Eugene H. Ray, c/o D.A.R. headquarters, Washington, D.C. & the bill to me, Mrs. Ray is state regent for Ky.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. C. C. Bowles
Nov. 5th, 1924.

Report sent to Mrs. C.C. Bowles, Pikeville Ky & not to D. A. R. H'dqrs, Wash, D.C.
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1909. Mch. 16, To Q.M. Genl.
Monument

1924, Nov. 24. Hisht
Mrs. C.C. Bowles
NCS
1925 Apr. 13. Hisht
Miss Mandeline Kelly, M.C.A.

1930 Nov. 17.  [list to ?]
Eulie Couley Moore
1930-Apr. 24 - Miss Eulia C.
Moore adv. cost of photos.

Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8188
Tempy Connelly
Wid.
Henry Connelly
Capt. Cavy. Rev. W
Act: Feby 3rd 1853
Index:-Vol. A, Page 14

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Tempy Connelly
wid of Henry Connelly
of Kentucky
[illegible initials]

30.599
[squiggly mark]

[illegible]
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RALEIGH N.C.
II NOV 5
[postmark]

S.F.J. Trabue Esqr
Washington City
D.C.
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{Raleigh North Carolina
{Comptroller's Office
{November 10th. 1851.

Sir
     I have attentively examined the records of this office for evidence respecting the Revolutionary services of Captain Henry Connelly, and I regret to say unsuccessfully.  A portion of the records are undoubtedly lost.  The capitol was burned about twenty years ago and many of the papers of this office destroyed.
     In additon to this, I find a remark in the Journal of the Commissioners appointed on behalf of this State to state the account of North Carolina, against the United States, that Col (afterwards Genl.) W. R. Davie neglected to make a return of the Cavalry forces of this state under his command, and expressing strongly the difficulty which they experienced in making out the accounts of dragoons.
     The abstract of the Declaration which you sent to me contains the best history of the Revolutionary struggle from 1777 to 1781, in the middle counties of North Carolina which I have ever seen.  There are not five men in the State who could have
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written so consise & correct [word underlined] a history. I could not have done it, and I have studied the subject for ten years and enjoyed unusual opportunities for information- The names of officers, places and dates are all correct.  Where did he get them from? For you must remember that the History of the Revolutionary War in N.C. has not been written, (except Colonel Wheeler's history now in press).  Is not the presumption then powerfully strong that his statements relative to his services are also correct?
     I hope at some time to write a historical memoir of the period embraced in the declaration, and will keep your letter to refer to
Very respectfully
Your obedient servant
Wm. J. Clarke Comptr

S.F.J. Trabue Esqr.
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State of Kentucky}
Franklin  County }
On this the 13 day of October 1851. Satisfactorially appeared to me, J. W Batchelor Notary Republic in and for the County and State afsd. That Henry Connelly who was a Pensioner of the United States, under the Act of Congress of the 7th of June 1832 for his services in the Army of the Revolution at the rate of one hundred and fifty dollars per annum, Died on the 7th day of May 1840 and left Tempy Connelly - His widow and who is still his widow - having never married since the death of Her afsd Husband. - In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office, the day and year [efsd] at Frankfort.

Jas. W. Batchelor
Notary Public, Franklin County Ky.
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Henry Connelly, decd, late of Kentucky, Act 7 June 1832.
     This case was originally allowed for 6 months as Captain of Cavalry. Application is now made for increase of pension on account that sufficient service was not allowed.
     Mr. Connelly gave a detailed account of his services which, as he asserts, commenced in July 1777, and continued until the close of the war in 1783.
     Witnesses also swear that they knew him in service in 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, & 1781.
     The credibility of the pensioner and the witnesses is abundantly vouched for - in fact it is the very best.
     A letter from the comptroller of S. Carolina dated Oct 18, 1851 states that "the records are very defective respecting mounted men Gen Davie" (under whom Connelly served part of his service)" who commanded the cavalry was negligent in making his returns & it is complained of in the Journals of the Commissioners of Army accounts.
     Another letter from him dated the 111th ult, says "I have attentively examined the records of this office for evidence respecting the Revolutionary service of Capt Henry Connelly, and I regret
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to say unsuccessfully. A portion of the records are undoubtedly lost.  The capitol was burned about twenty years ago and many other papers of this office destroyed.
     In addition to this, I find a remark in the Journal of the Commissioners appointed on behalf of this State to state the account of North Carolina against the United States, that Col (afterwards Gen.) W R Davie neglected to make a return of the Cavalry forces of this State under his command, and expressing strongly the difficulty which they experienced in making out the accounts of dragoons."  (An abstract of the Declaration of Capt Connelly was sent to the Comptroller)  He says further
     "The abstract of the Declaration which you sent to me contains the best history of the Revolutionary struggle from 1777 to 1781, in the middle counties of North Carolina which I have ever seen.  There are not five men in the State who could have written so concise & correct [word underlined] a history. I could not have done it, & I have studied the subject for ten years and enjoyed unusual opportunity for information.  The names of the officers, places and dates are all correct. Where did he get them from? For you must remember that the History of the Revolutionary War in N. Carolina has not been written (except Colonel Wheeler's history now in press).  Is not the presumption then powerfully strong that his statements relation to his services are also correct
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I hope sometime to write a historical memoir of the period in the declaration, and will keep your letter to refer to."
     Under all the circumstances of the case I believe that Capt Connelly should be allowed for two years service.
     Respectfully submitted to the Commissioner of Pensions.

S. Cole
Examining Clerk

Hon B. E. Grey,
House of Representatives,
Agent.
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Tempy Connelly
Ky. Act 1853 - admitted
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Prestonsburg 13th. Mar. 1834

Dear Sir,
     Before this reaches you perhaps the negotiation between Col. Edwards and your self will have been finished - relative to Capt. H. Conly claim.  It was allowed & the decision reversed by Mr. Edwards send you [illegible] Hall's deposition a man that General Lackey (who is known Col Johnson to you to be a man of standing and integrity) will certify is as much entitled to belief as any man in the universe. He is a member of the Baptist Church - he only proves it is true that Capt Conley was said to have served that he lived near him in Carolina
Send it on however not to renew the negotiation unless you should think it best, but to be filed in his case, for other purposes to apply to Congress at the same time, such as been the wise, liberal & prompt attention of Col Edwards to suply the wants of the claimants, that no cause of complaint can be
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attached to him in relation to the reversal
of the Clerk allowance, you too. have all for the old man that any man on earth could
have one for him-- the old man is a dutchman and when I made out his statement
I could scarcely understand every thing he said-- his grandson was to see me yesterday
evening I told him, what had been
done in my last I desired the papers to be with withdrawn but from what understand from
the old mans condition it is doubtful whether he will live as he is verry low. If he should
get well + is to be enabled to set up perhaps he will ask the action of Congress on his
case, but it is all left up to you I have done all for him I can do. and if I have committed a
fault in making out his papers, he will acquit I have no doubt, any thing is left to you and if you think after your negotiation nothing further should be done. The old man will
cheerfully submit.
In haste,
H. C. Harris
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Sir
     I herein [ ? enclose] to you the application of Mrs. Tempy Connelly for the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7th of June 1832.  You will please [illegible] to me at Frankfort Kentucky the Certificate of allowance.
Respectfully yours,
Isaac H. Trabue

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
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Frankfort Kentucky,
Dec 12th / 53

Dear Sir,
     I have herein enclose to you the declaration of Mrs. Tempy Connelly praying for a pension under the act of Feb 1853.
     You will please to enclose me the Certificate of allowance to Frankfort Ky.
     There is evidence of marriage and identity on file in the pension office with her other papers.
Respectfully yours
Isaac H. Trabeu.
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Frankfort Kentucky,
March 15th 1853.

Sir
     I herein enclose to you the application of Tempy Connelly for a pension under the late act, allowing the widows of Revolutions pensions, that were married subsequent to the year of 1800.
 You will please to enclose the certificate of allowance to me at Frankfort Kentucky.
Respectfully yours,
Isaac. H. Trabue.

Hon Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
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House Rep.
1st Dec 1837

Sir,
     Allow me to call up the case of Mrs. Connelly, widow of Captn Henry Connelly late of Kentucky and ask your early consideration of her application.
     When the claim is allowed please enclose me the certificate evidencing the same.

I am very Respectfully,
Yr obt svt.
Ben Edwards Grey

James E. Heath Esq
Comr. of Pensions
P.S. The above claim you will perceive has been pending in yr office for some time
Grey
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Tempy Connelly
Papers. Johnson
Co Kentucky
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BRIEF IN THE CASE OF Tempy Connelly
Johnson County and State of Kentucky
act 3 February 1853

CLAIM, ("original,")

PROOF EXHIBITED, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?  If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under Act 7 June 1832.
Proof of marriage - Living witnesses -
She also drew the arrears due her husband at his death.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?

J. J. Coonley
Name and residence of Agent
Present

S Cole
Examining Clerk
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No. 29.514
Henry Connelly, dec.
Ky
Act 7 June 1832
Adm 2 yrs Capt Cav
Increased to $600
per an. ded $150
[illegible], couig 4 March
1831 & endy 7 May 1840
payable to his widow
Tempy Connelly

Hon B. E. Grey,
Ho of Reps
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Capt Connelys Case
This case is deceded
& certificate for small
sum sent on-
     This is new proof
not necessary now
But had better be
filed with the papers
Sent by Harris
to R in Johnson

Cr.
Cr.
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FM
174,416

Hon Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
DC

[stamp] CINCINATTI JUN 18 FREE
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		Louisville Kentucky
		June 18th 1859

Dr Sir
	I enclose to you the appli
=cation [application] of Mrs Tempy Connelly for 
land under the act of 3d of March 1855 
You will please acknowledge the rece
=ipt [receipt] of this, and when the warrant 
is issued enclose it to me at Louis
=ville [Louisville] Kentucky.
	Respectfully Yours
	[signature] Isaac H. Trabeau
	[flourish]

Hon Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
[flourish]
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F.

Misias Hall's
deposition

H. Connalys. P.[illeg.]

[illeg.] Seal of Office
[illeg.]

Hon Rh. M. Johnson
[illeg.]
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Kentucky Court
     The statement of Mesias Hall aged sixty five years of age, who upon his oath, states that he is a native of the State of North Carolina, in Wilkes county, that he reccolects (sic) many of the events as the close of the revolution that he lived & was raised a near neighbor to Capt. Henry Connally Sr - that he allways (sic) understood from all persons that he served in the North Carolina State troops in the capacity in which he has stated, that it never was doubted by any person. he thinks one of his brother in law served under him in the revolution who is long since dead.
Mesias his x mark Hall.

I certify that Mesias Hall made oath to the forgoing statement & that he is a credible witness - John Friend J.P.F.C.
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State of Kentucky. Floyd County court clerks office    [sch]
     I Jacob May clerk of the court of Floyd county Court hereby certify that John Friend is a Justice of the peace, and that his Signature thereto belonging is genuine-

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office thereto this 11th day of March 1834.
Att Jacob Mayo C.F.C.C.
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E.                                         E.
William Harney's
Deposition
20
H. Connelly's
services [ ? H ]-

E.
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The Deposition of William Haney aged seventy five years, that in 1781 he became acquainted with Captain Henry Connelly of the North Carolina light horse, he was their commander as a Captain in the North Carolina Troops - when Gen Green army remanded into Virginia and remained there he was with the army, he was in the Battle of Guilford remember, I have known him many years since the Revolution, and I know him well to be the same man.
Given from under my hand this 9th day of October 1833.
William Henrey
Att
(Floyd County Court.)

The facts set forth in the foregoing deposition was this day sworn so by William and I certify him to be a man of credibility and a credible witness.

Given from under my hand this day & year aforesaid.

S Preston J P
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State of Kentucky
Floyd county court, clerks office Sct,

     I Jacob Mayo clerk of the court of Floyd county court do hereby certify that Shadrick Preston who hath signed the foregoeing certificate is a Justice of the peace, and that his signature thereto annexed is genuine.
     In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my office this 12th day of October 1833.

Jacob Mayo, C & CC
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B.

B.
P. Williamson Sr.
of Deposition
the services of Capt
W. Connelly

WC Harris
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State of Kentucky
Floyd County to wit
     Personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Commonwealth Justices of the Peace Phillip Williamson Sr of the county of Lawrence Kentucky, and made oath that he is Eighty four years of age, that previous to the commencement of the American Revolution, he resided in Wake County N. Carolina, that he personally after the commencement of the revolution moved to Guilford and afterwards to Rowan County - that in the year 1777 in the fall season thereof Capt. Henry Connally now of this county Floyd was constituted; and commissioned a Captain in the N. Carolina Calvalry (sic) I was then well acquainted with him and he was appointed to keep down one Fanning. I was frequently with him in the next year in Rowan the was in the summer of 1788 [first '8' underlined with a ? mark].  He then commanded the Company of Calvalry afsd. I recolect (sic) to have saw him several time in Hilsboro (sic) where the prisoners were kept, - And I also recolect (sic) him and his company was in the Service during the year following in 1779 for I will remember several tours his company brought in, in the month of February 1780.  I left Rowan, and
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and came over to Washington Cunty in the State of Virginia, I remained there till May and I went back to N. Carolina, Captain Connally was then out with his horse Company under General Davidson against the toris, I do not now remember that I saw him any more for some time, I about this time entered the service as a "three" months man and joined Gen Greene, when we was [? repeating] I again saw Captain Connally commanding his company in the service as a Captain, the infantry was compelled to assist the calvalry (sic) over the streams, he was in the battle of Guilford.  I recolect (sic) that I saw him a day or too afterward, in the army-. I have known him for a long time since the Revolution. Captain Connally was a Captain the troops raised by North Carolina (not Continental).  And further this deponant saith not [word crossed out]

his
Phillip Williamson
mark
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J. Francis A Brown

One of the Commonwealths Justices of the Peace in and for said county do hereby certify that the above statement of Phillip Williamson was this day sworn to before me- and that the despondent is a credible witness and that his statement above is entitled to credit- Giving from under my hand this day of October 1833. 

Francis A Brown 
A Justice of the Peace
For Floyd County 

State of Kentucky 
Floyd County Court, Clerks Offices at Court of Floyd County, do hereby certify that preceding certificate is a Justice of the Peace and that the signature there signed is genuine.
[blank seal]
In Testimony when of I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 12th day of October 1833 
att Jacob Mayo CLCC
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Henry Connelly
Act 7 June 1832

A
His Declaration
Setting forth that he Commanded, a company of horse of 100 men a part of the State Troops of North Carolina. He entered the Service on the 7 July 1777 in the County of Guilford, for 5 years  or during the war. His first Colonel was John Williams, then under command of Colonel Peacely, Then Colonel John Taylor and lastly Colonel “Billy” Washington”.
His first service was against the Tory Leader Fanning, who was in Neighborhood of Salisbury and Charlotte. By order of the Colonel his Company was marched to Rowan County and continued in that section of the Country; The Tories General rendevoux bring at and in the neighborhood of the Hawford or Haw River. 
In June 1778 this portion of the Country was assigned to his Company by the Governor of North Carolina, where he and his company continued during the year until winter; when they rendezvous “d at Salisbury. Fights with the Tories were the only engagement of this year, yet other circumstances are detailed. 
About 1st of the year 1779, his company was placed under command of Colonel Davis who renewed the old orders, and his district remained as it was under his former orders. Early in March 1779, the Tories broke.
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out more furious than ever, and were Stationed at the Hawfields, where Captain Connellys Company and Colonel Lytle dislodged them. During this year Captain Connelly took a great many Tories as prisoners and confined them to jails in Hillsborow and Salisbury. 
In November 1779 orders were received by Colonel Pacey from Colonel Davis to rendezvous at Salisbury in order to start for the South- to join Lincoln at Savannah but did not in consequence of his defeat in Charleston. Colonel Davidson then raised several hundred men and had many engagements with the Tories. About this time March 1780, The Tories had collected in great numbers in the western part of the state and they Connellys Company  +c marched against them and not them at Colsons Mills. This Company now abandoned the district they had protected, and under Colonel Davis and General Davidson opposed the march of Lord Cornwallis through North Carolina. At the approach of Cornwallis to Charlotte, the Troops under Colonel Davis posted themselves to meet the enemy. On their approach his Company received the first charge from Tarttons Calvary- the firing them became general on the life wing. Colonel Davis commanded here in person and 3 times succeeded in repulsing the enemy, only yielding finally to superior numbers in this Battle he lost many of his men in killed and wounded.
Just before Christmas 1780 General Green from the north took command of the whole, and by order of the Governor of N.C. his Company assembled at Charlotte.
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Then this applicant was placed under Colonel Washington, and marched to South Carolina, Augusta & Ninety Six. We now heard that Tartton was after us. We were placed under General Morgan and a terrible fight we had of it, which Battle was of Cowpens- We were victorious capturing military stores, Caravan & baggage, besides 6 or 700 prisoners. This was January 1781; In this engagement his company was placed under Colonel Howard, who was on the extreme right of the division and he Connelly commanded his company in the center. We were now severely attacked but Washingtons Legion came to our assistance. After this engagement we found a junction with Greene and retreated with him to Dan River and crossed over to Virginia. We then marched to Guilford Courthouse, when his company, was engaged, in that memorable Battle- here he had the mortification of seeing his men in a panic and was unable to rally them. Now remained himself upon the field & continued the fight. A few days afterwards he obtained a respite, and did not go with General Greene to 96; but tried to re assemble his men who refused on the ground that they had not been paid, and the cry was “No Pay’ In September 1871 he went over to Virginia and raised a small company of volunteers for 3 months to join General Washington at Little York which was captured by time of arrival. 

His commission he forwarded about (6 years ago) 1828, by Alexander Lackey to the War Department, and the reply from the Department, was that as he was not a regular, his appreciation was not embraced.
The Character
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Of Cahlan Connelly is certified to be of the highest order by Ministers of the Gospel, Judges, and other reputable Gentlemen.

B.  Is Philip Williamsons depo:
He states that he moved to Rowan Co. N. Carolina in fall of 1777. That he knew Captain Henry Connelly, then a Commissioned Captain in the North Carolina Calvary, who was engaged in keeping down Fanning, the leader of the Tories. That deponent was personally with, said Connelly in the Summer of 1778, who still commanded the same Company of Calvary. Often saw him at Hillsborow where the prisoners were kept. He also knows will that said Captain Connelly commanded the same Company during the following year 1779- and likewise the year of 1780 for he remembers distinctly the Tories “his Connelly Company” brought in, the February 1780, after which deponent went into Washington County Va and remained until May 1780, and upon his return during that month to N. Carolina, Captain Connelly was there with his Company under General Davidson against the Tories. Thereafter during the following winter deponent entered service in the Infantry, as a “Three Months Man”- and was under General Green. In one of their retreats he again saw Captain Connelly in the Service Commanding his Company, for the infantry (of which he was) had to assist
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the Calvary in crossing the streams. Deponent was in the Battle of Guilford and saw Connelly again one or two days thereafter in the army.

C. Is Jonathan Pitts depo:
He states that he was a resident of Rowan Co N. Carolina at and before himself Revolutionary  War. In the fall of the year 1777 Captain Connelly commanding a company of horse from Guilford arrived in the neighborhood of his uncle in Rowan Co where despondent lived. Captain Connellys [illegible] as despondent understood was to assist in keeping down the Tories- a great many Scotch Tories having assembled under Fanning, and were at the Haw fields and a place called Crooked Creek. Captain Connelly was off and on in Rowan Co during that year. In the year 1778, he and his Company were still in Rowan. That Captain Connelly remained in the Country during 1779 until Col  Wm Davidson came back from General Washington's army and raised men to join General Lincoln in the South. Thereafter in 1780 or first of 1781 Deponent again saw Captain Connelly and his Company with the army of General Green just before it got to Dan. His company consisted of 100 men. Deponent character certified to.
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Cavalry in the year 1777 and 1778. Deponent also saw him in 1779 at Salisbury, in command of his horse company of N. Carolina Cavalry.  When that army was under General Green, Deponent again saw Captain Connelly and his company at Hillsborow, and likewise saw him with the army in their retreat from Cornwallis. Deponent also saw Captain Connelly the day after the Battle of Guilford. Deponent knows not the time for which said Connelly entered the Service, but does know “that he was a Comissioned Captain of Cavalry and served several years”. His company of 100 men.
Deponents good character certifies to.

E. Is Wm Henrys depo: 
He states that in 1781 he became acquainted with Captain Connelly of the '' North Carolina light horse”. He Connelly was there commanding as a Captain in North Carolina Troops. When General Greens army retreated into Virginia said Connelly was with the army. He knows also, that said Connelly was in Battle of Guilford. He has known him since the Revolution, and knows him to be the same man. 

E. Is Masias Halls depo:
 He states that he is 73 years old (in 1883) was a native of North Carolina and raised in the neighborhood of Captain Connellys. That he was always understood that Captain Connelly served
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as a Captain in the North Carolina State Cavalry- and that one of his Brother in laws served under him. 

G. Is a memorandum or an endorsement in one of the examiners handwriting in 1834, Showing that some of the proof herein refers to, was not before the office when the claim was allowed for 3 months service, and the conclusion is here in from said endorsement, That if said proof has been on file in the first instance the allowance would have been greater.
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[left side] D.

[right side] D. 

Benedict Wadkins 
depo:
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Commonwealth of Kentucky}
Floyd County to wit}
On this day [blank] day of October 1833. Personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Commonwealth Justice of the Peace. Benedict Wadkins aged seventy four years old who after being duly sworn on the holy Evangelical, that he was a resident of the state North Carolina, Rowan County during the Revolution, that in the year 1777 and 78, he knew then Captain Connally who then commanded as a Captain in  the North Carolina Cavalry, and saw him in Salisbury also in the summer of 1779 he was still commanding his horse company in the service of the United States as a Captain, Captain Connally then I think lived in the Guilford, when the army was under General Greene I saw him with the army once at Hillsboro and he was with the army in retreat from Cornwallis, the last time he remember to have saw him it was after the Battle of Guilford the next day after. He was then a Captain as he was in 1777 + 78 +79- I cannot state how long Captain Connally served but I know he was commissioned, as a Captain of Cavalry and served in that capacity for several years. When I came to Landay many years since I found Captain Connally here since then I have known him well,
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I recollect to have heard it repeated that he was at the Cow pens where Fulton got defeated, but as I was not there cannot certify to that fact the tories was very bad in the western part of the state, and Captain Connally was appeared to assist and keep them down. I distinctly remember that he commanded around 100 men and they were ally chiefly dutch soldiers and further this deponent and saith not his 
Benedict his X mark Wadkins 

Commonwealth of Kentucky 
Floyd County Oct. 
I Stephen Hamilton one of the commonwealths Justices of the Peace in and for the county of Floyd do hereby certify that the foregoing deposition of Benedict Wadkins aged seventy four years of age was this day sworn and subscribed before me and I do further certify that the said Benedict Wadkins aforesaid is a credible witness, and that his statement above given relative to the services of Captain Henry Connally who was a Captain in the army of the Revolution is entitled to full faith, + credit,

In testimony whereas I the said Stephen Hamilton a Justice of the Peace as aforesaid have hereunto set my and affixed my seal there, this 10th day of October 1833.

Stephen Hamilton JPFC
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State of Kentucky 
Floyd County Court, Clerks Office Oct.
I Jacob Mayo Clerk of the Court of Floyd County do hereby certify that Stephen Hamilton is a Justice of the Peace for Floyd County and that his signature to the foregoing certificate is genuine.
In testimony wherefore I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office there to this 12th day of October one thousand and eighteen hundred and thirty three.
Att Jacobe Mayo. C of CC

[seal blank]

[written horizontally, right side]

Benedict Wadkins 
Deposition to 
H. Connelly
Services +c
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Know all men by these Presents, that I Tempy Connelly, the widow of Capt. Henry County, Decd Do by virtue of these- Presents nominate, constitute and appoint have, to, Tatum my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to prosecute my claim to a pension on Pension that was due my afd Husband under the act of Congress of the
7th of June 1832, and that is now due me (believing) that He was entitled to an increase of Pension under the above act of Congress, Hereby revoke all other attorney heretofore given to prosecute my claim or claims to a pension or Pensions due under the afed act of congress of the 7th of June 1812. I hereby authorize my said Attorney to administer
on the Estate of my and Husband in any court on Court holden in and for the district of Columbia or any one of the United States or cause it to be done by any person or persons, by may think proper. I hereby granting the same, should it be necessary.

Given under my hand and seal on this the 30th
day of September 1857.

Temply her X mark Connelly

In presence of,
Martha her X mark Cordel
Margaret her X mark Hitchcock
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State of Kentucky 
Johnson County |Set.
I George Selsor an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county and state aforesaid Do certify that on this day personally appeared Tempy Connelly, before me, and known to be the individual she represents herself to be and acknowledged the signing and sealing and Delivery the above Power of Attorney to be [illegible] [illegible] voluntary act and deed. I further certify that she is a Lady of truth and respectability in whos statements statements the fullest faith and credit should be placed. Given under my hand on this the 30th day of September 1857
George Selsor JPJC

State of Kentucky 
Johnson County|Set. 
I John Homes Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid to certify that George Selsor is an action Justice of the Peace in and for the County and state aforesaid- duly commissioned and sworn that his [illegible] was date on the 20th day of May 1857. And expires four years after date and that his signature above written is genuine. Given under my hand this 30th day of September 1857 and hereby [illegible] Seal of Office I hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my [illegible] Seal

att John Homes Clerk 
Johnson County Court [illegible mark]
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C. 

[right side]

Captain Henry Connally C.

{ Decon

Rev. Services-

J. Pyth Deposition
To
H. Connellys
Services . H

RhM Johnson
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(Floyd County Court August 1833)

On this 26 day of August 1833 Personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the Commonwealth Justices of the peace for Floyd County Jonathan Pythan aged man and now on the pension agency of Kentucky
and made the following statement on
oath relative to the services of Captain Henry Connally who was an officer in the Revolutionary war - this affiant state that he removed in Rowan County N. Carolina long before the war and that during the year 1777 Captain Henry Connally who was a Captain
of a horse company from Guilford in the
the neighborhood of the uncle of this affiant, with whom this affiant then served,  his business as he then hold us all was to assist us in keeping the tories, a great many scotch tonies had accumulated under Farming and many about the "how fields" and a place called 
Cross Creek (a creek of that name) was off on on during that year in Rowan [illegible] 
several times in Surry county in the year 1778 he and his Company was still in Rowan he
knew verry well in the year 1779 for he was according to this affiants recolection all the year in Rowan until Col William Davidson come back from Gen Washington army
.
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and raised men to and help Genl Lincoln at Charlestown South Carolina, they affiant saw Captain Connally be frequently with his horse Company in Rowan- and next year the year after the affiant again saw him, and his Company just before Gen Greene got to Dan he was along with the army. This affiant does not know whether Captain Connally was in the Battle of Guilford or not for his affiant had been sent on an express to Burke, (now called Burke) he does not know how long [illegible] Connally enlisted for he belonged to the N. Carolina Calvary and how long served. This after and does not know who was Captain Connallys Col, if he even knew he has forgotten, the impression of my affiant is that Captain Connally horse Company consisted of 100 men but he does not [illegible] to  certainty about this fact and further this deponent said not  

Johnatan his X mark Pythan
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Commonwealth of Kentucky
Floyd County to wit

Be it known on that on this 24 day of August 1833. Jonathan Pyths aforesaid sworn oath to the facts set forth in the statement proceeding, of the services of Captain Henry Connally as a Captain in the services of the United States during the Revolution and belonging to the N. Carolina Cavalry the applicant and I hereby certify that Jonathan Pyths now on the pension role of the state is a man of undoubted veracity and upon whose [illegible] great reliance is to be placed, and is an credible witness - all of which is
Respectfully refered to the war department

Given under my hand the day above written
Stephen Hamilton JP [the word seal is circled]

State of Kentucky
Floyd County Court Clerks office sct

I Jacob Mayo Clerk of the court of the Floyd County Court, do hereby certify that Stephen Hamilton who signed the preceeding certificate is of the peace and the thereto annexed is genuine.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this 24th August 1833.

Att
Jacob Mayo C.F.C.C.

[Image of a seal which is illegible]
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29514
Kentucky 
Henry Connelly Floyd Co in the State of Kentucky Who was a Cap of Cav in the [blank] commanded By Captain [blank] of the reg commanded By Col Pesly in the NC militia
] for 6 months, Captain

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky 
At the rate of 150 Dollars   “  Cents per annum,
Semi-anl allowance on the 4th day of March 1831. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of Feb 1834 and Hon R M Johnson H R

Arrears to the 4th of Sept    375.00
Semi-anl allowance ending 4 March 75.00 | $450.00
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk,
Book E Vol. 7 Page 42
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H. Connellys
Amend. Declaration 
A.
(Floyd Co KY)
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State of Kentucky}
Floyd County}

on this 1 day of Decr 1833 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace for said County, now filling Henry Counalley resident in Floyd County and State of Kentucky aged Eighty one years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Amended declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832, that he entered the service of the united States under the following named officers and served as herein stated not on the July 1777 as a Captain of Cavalry in the County of Guilford North Carolina under Col Pairly and under Col Williams then under W. Taylor, and lastly under
Col. Washington, his entrance engagement
was as a volunteer for five years or during the
war - that he cannot specify any particulars, or tours for he served continually without ever bring out of the service on single day untill  after the battle of Guilford in March 1781, that he remained the whole time as stated in the declaration of the 15th August 1833 to which he begs leave is refer Col Edwards, that he claims knows that he served the full pay for he knows that he served the united States faithfully during the period mentioned, he was commissioned from the Gov of N.C. - He hereby [illegible] any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares his name not on the pension roll of the Agency of any state sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.

Henry Connelly
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State of Kentucky}
Floyd County}

on this 1 day of Decr 1833 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace for said County, now filling Henry Counalley resident in Floyd County and State of Kentucky aged Eighty one years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Amended declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832, that he entered the service of the united States under the following named officers and served as herein stated not on the July 1777 as a Captain of Cavalry in the County of Guilford North Carolina under Col Pairly and under Col Williams then under W. Taylor, and lastly under
Col. Washington, his entrance engagement
was as a volunteer for five years or during the
war - that he cannot specify any particulars, or tours for he served continually without ever bring out of the service on single day untill  after the battle of Guilford in March 1781, that he remained the whole time as stated in the declaration of the 15th August 1833 to which he begs leave is refer Col Edwards, that he claims knows that he served the full pay for he knows that he served the united States faithfully during the period mentioned, he was commissioned from the Gov of N.C. - He hereby [illegible] any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares his name not on the pension roll of the Agency of any state sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.

Henry Connelly
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State of Kentucky}
Floyd County}

I James Davis a Justice of the peace for
County do hereby certify that Henry Connally this day sworn to the foregoing amended declaration and now I do declare my opinion after an investigation of the matter, and after  putting the interogaties prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and that the same applicant is a credible  witness and the above declarant is entitled to credit.

Given from under my hand this 2d day of December 1833

James Davis JP
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State of Kentucky
Floyd County Court Clerks Office set

I Jacob Mayo clerk of the court of Floyd County do hereby certify that James Davis is a Justice of the Peace and that the signature annexed to the foregoing certificate is genuine.
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office hereto this 6th day of December 1833
[image of a seal which is illegible]
Att Jacob Mayo C.F, CC
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Know all men by these presents, That of Tempy Connelly the widow of Henry Connelly Dec who was a [strike out] Captain of Cavalry in the Army of the Revolution, do hereby constitute and appoint Isacc H Trabue my true and lawful Attorney for me and my name to prosecute against the Government of the United States, before any Department thereof, and any claim or claims I have to arrears of pay or Pension money, under any Act or Acts, Resolution or Resolutions of the Congress of the United States, and especially the Acts 4th July 1836, 7th July 1838, 3rd March 1843, 17th June 1844, 2nd February 1848, and 29th July 1848- as well as the ancient Acts of 18th March 1818, 15th May 1828, and 7th June 1832. Or any other act or acts
Said Attorney is moreover authorised in my name to demand at any Department of the said Government, a reconsideration of any decision hitherto or hereafter to be given, touching information or evidence of whatever character relating to or in anywise bearing upon the claim or claims we hereby seek the investigation of. 
Said Attorney is moreover authorised to do any and all things necessary to carry out the foregoing purposes, and to receive the Certificates of Pension or other character drafts or evidences of the amount due me and to appoint one or more Sub-Attorneys, and to confer upon him or them all powers therein conferred upon him self hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may do to by virtue of these presents.
Witness my hand and seal this 4th day of March 1853. 

John Hitchcock
Rettie Patrick

Tempy her X mark Connelly [L.S is  outlined]
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I certify that the aforesaid Tempy Connelly is personally know to me and is a lady of truth and respectibi[strikeout]lity, and that she is  the widow of Henry Connelly who was an [strikeout] officer in the army of the revolution , and that she was lawfully married to said Connelly in the year of 1832 and that said Connelly was a pensioner under the act of 1832 and that said Tempy Connelly  is still his widow never having married since his death.
Given my under hand this 7th March 1853
John Hitchcock J P

State of Kentucky 
Johnson County Set

I John Homes Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid certify that John Hitchcock whose signature appears to the withing certificate is and was at the time of subscribing the sworn as act-ting Justice of the Peace in and for the Count aforesaid duly commissioned and the Signature purporting to be his is genuine

In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed my seal of of-fice Given under] my hand this 7th day of March 1853
att John Homes C J, CFCC
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State of Kentucky 
Johnson County Set
On this the 28th day of November 1853 person-ally Appeared Before Me James Remy The Judge of The Johnson County Court Tempy Connelly and old and inferior woman who being duly sworn according to Law Doth on this oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain a Pension Towit that she is the widow of Henry Connelly formally dead who was a pensioner under the Act of Congress passed on the 7th of June 1832,
That she was married to her afore-said Husband in the year of [blank] in the County of Floyd and State of Kentucky, and that since the death of her aforesaid Husband she has nev-er again Married, and that she makes This Declaration before the County Judge as she is inferior old Lady, and lives upwards of eight miles from the County seat, and would have to travel a rough road and cross a creek to get there, she also states that she has no carriage or buddy to ride to town in, and she prays that the Hon Commissioner of
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Pensioners will give as much credit to her statements as if they were made in open Court, she is still the widow of the aforesaid Connelly never having married since this death,
Sworn to and subscribed
Before Me
James Remy P.JC.C| her x mark Tempy Connelly

I James Remy Judge of the County Court of Johnson County [illegible] do certify that the above Deponent is a Lady of Truth and respectability in whose state- ments that further faith and credit should be placed. 
Given under My hand on this 
The 28th day of November 1853,
att James Remy Judge of the County Court
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State of Kentucky
Johnson County} Set
I John Homes Clerk of the County Court of the County & state aforesaid Do certify that James Remy is Judge of the County Court of the County aforesaid and that all of his acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit and that his signature above written are Genuine
Given under My hand and seal of office 
on this 29th day of
November 1853, 
att John Homes Clerk
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State of Kentucky
Johnson County} Set

On this the 30th day of September 1857, personally appeared before me Georg Selsor an acting Justice of the Peace and for the County and State aforesaid- Duly authorized by Law to administer oather Tempy Connelly aged seventy one years, who being first duly sworn according to Law; Doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congrefs passed-7th of June 1832. To wit that she is the widow of Capt. Henry Connelly dead, who was as she verily believes a Capt in the army of the Revolution. That he did draw Pension of one hundred and fifty dollars per annum- and believing that he was entitled to more as a Captain, than one hundred and fifty dollars per annum. She most respectfully asks the Honorable- Commissioner of Pensions- to cause it, to be allowed to Her under the Act of the 7th of June 1832 and that the Certificate evidentiary the same may be forwarded to her Attorney Isaac H Trabue of Frankfort Kentucky and with him only and such others as he  may direct does he wish correspondence holden in reference to her aforesaid claim- That she was married to the aforesaid Capt Connelly, in year 1833. That they lived together as [ink smear] Husband and Wife until the day of his death. Which occurred on the 7th day of March 1840. That she has never intermarried but still remains a widow. The hereby revokes the authority heretofore given to prosecute her aforesaid claim to ta Pension or Pensions that she may be
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Entitled to under the aforesaid Act of Congress of the 7th of June 1832, for the services of her aforesaid Husband as Capt in the Army of the Revolution Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid.
George Selsor J.P. JC| her x mark Tempy Connelly 

I the just subscribed Magistrate do certify that the above Declarant is personally known to me- and known to be a Lady of truth and respectability-in whose statements the fullest faith and credit should be placed
Given under my hand on this the 30th day of September 1857.

State of Kentucky
Johnson County| Sct.

I John Homes Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do certify that George Selsor is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid. Duly commissioned and sworn, that his commission was dated on the 26th day of May 1851, and expires four years after date and that his signature above written is genuine.
given under my hand this 30th day of September 1851 and having no seal of office I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my private
att John Homes Clerk
Johnson County Court [ the word seal is circled]