Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6752, John Cunningham, Ga.
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Ga. Cunningham, John,  W.6752
Ann
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1804
Georgia
Reported [on left hand page across from Ann Cunningham] Ann Cunningham, widow of John Cunningham who served in the Revolutionary war, as Lieut. Col. 
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 175 Dollars ~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Sept 1840 and sent to Mr B. Nelson.
Elberton, Georgia

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 209 vol. 3,
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State of Georgia | I, William B Nelms Clerk of
Elbert County | the Inferior Court in and
for the County and State
aforesaid do hereby certify that John H. Anderson whose genuine Signature appears to the within and and [sic] foregoing certificate as a subscribing witness and was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly elected commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit ought to be had and given to his official acts as such Given under my hand seal of said Court this the Twentieth day of March on Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty one
William. B, Nehms
Clerk
[covered seal lower left corner]
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State of Georgia
Elbert County

I hereby certify that Ann Cunningham
the widow of John Cunningham an officer of the
war of the revolution and late a pensioner of the
United States Departed this life on the 19th day
of march 1849 and that Franklin and John
A. Cunningham and Elizabeth Wanslow who
was Elizabeth Cunningham are the only surviving
Children of the said Ann Cunningham Sworn
to and subscribed - March 19th 1851
before me    F B Cunningham
John H Andison J.P.
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Family Record true Coppy
John Cunningham ^decsd March 12th 1829, and Ann Davis was married in the year of our Lord 1781 August the tenth day
State of Georgia
Elbert County
personally appeared before me Thomas Johnston one of the justices in and for said County Franklin Cunningham
and after being duly sworn on oath sayeth the above is a true coppy of the Family Record of John Cunningham of said County who departed this life March 12th 1829 (as interlined in said coppy) as it stands stated on the original Family Record, which has been in my possession between thirty and forty years and farther sayeth that Ann Cunningham the widow of the aforesaid John Cunningham has never maried sence the death of her husband.
Sworn to and Subscribed
Franklin Cunningham
before the seventeenth Sept 1838.
Thomas Johnston J.I.C.
Georgia
Elbert County
I do hereby certify that I
have been personally acquainted with
the above named Franklin
Cunningham some ten or fifteen years &
according to my knowledge of him the said ┃
Franklin I believe what he states within the
affadavit may be relied upon
this
seventeeth day of Sept 1838.
Thomas Johnston J.I.C.
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Georgia
Elbert County
I, William B. Nelms Clerk of the Inferior Court of Elbert County and State Georgia do hereby certify that Thomas Johnston whose name appear to the above affidavit and certificate is a magistrate or within and that the signature proporting to be his is genuine.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this third day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty-eight. 
Wm B Nelms Clerk
Inferior Court
Elbert County 
Georgia
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State of Georgia
Elbert County 
On this Seventeenth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before Thomas Johnston JIC of the Justices of the Inferior Court in and for the County afforesaid Ann Cunningham (widow) a resident in Elbert County aforesaid - Aged Seventy Six or Seven years Who being Duly Sworn according to [ ] - doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July the 7th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows - That she is the Widow of John Cunningham of the County aforesaid Decased the  twelfth of March Eighteen hundred and twenty five who was Mayor and lieutenant Colonel in the old Revolutionary War - She says she became acquainted with him the aforesaid John Cunningham Some two or three years previous to their Mariage which took ^place the tenth day of August Seventeen hundred and eighty one from my first acquaintance with him, which was passing, he was in Militia service acting with [ ] of Mayor in the State of South Carolina and which we was both then citzens [A..]ville District - She cannot at this time of life Recollect all the officers which he Served under to the best of her Recollection and Sources of good information, he servied with General Dickins, General Green and Colonel or General Clark the batles he was Engaged in I cannot Recollect all - but believe he was in the Batle at the cowpens in South carolina as Mayor of Militia which was on the Seventeenth of January Seventeen hundred and eight one the most of his services was in the State of Southcarolin like the Sege of Agusta in Georgia when he formed under Colonel Clark, which was Some time in the month of Aprile  Seventeen hundred and eighty one I have good reason to believe that he entered into the Service of his country at or near the begining of the Revolution, from my acquaintanse with him I know he was most of his time in the Service untill the war was ended he resided in the State of South carolina when he first entered the Service he volunteered under my Knowledge in all his services, She further declares that She was married to the
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Said John Cunningham later of Elbert County Deceased on this tenth day of August Seventeen hundred and Eighty one that her
husband she said John Cunningham died on the twelvth day of March Eighteen hundred and twenty nine the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four Viz at the time above stated-

Sworn to and subscribed
on the day and year above written
Before me
X
her mark
Ann Cunningham

Thomas Johnston L.L.C.

Georgia
Elbert County | 
I. William B. Nelms. Clerk of the Inferior Court for said County, do hereby certify that Thomas Johnston whose name appears to the foregoing declaration or affidavit as a magistrate is and was at the date thereof one of the Justices of the Inferior Court and that full faith and credit ought to be had and given to his attestation as such and that the signature is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of office this third day of October Eighteen hundred
and thirty eight

Wm B. Nelms
Clerk of the Inferior Court.

V2628
Ann Cunningham
Wid of John
Ga.
Act 7 July 1838

Ann Cunningham
Declaration
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State of Georgia} :
County of Elbert 

Be it known that on this [crossed out word] seventeenth day of March A.D. 1851, before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Franklin Cunningham, a resident of the County and state aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, doth depose and say, that he is one of the surviving children of Ann Cunningham, (widow of John Cunningham, a Lieutenant Colonel in the War of the Revolution) who received a pension under the Act approved 7th July 1838, on account of her said husband's services at the rat of $175. per annum, up to the date of her death, which took place on the 19th day of March 1849; that he makes this declaration for the purpose of recovering any arrears of pension that may be found due the said Ann Cunningham, for the benefit of himself, John A. Cunningham, and Elizabeth Warnslow, who are the only surviving children of said Ann Cunningham, and requests their claim may be re-examined, under such Acts or resolutions of Congress as are applicable to the case.
Sworn to and subscribed on |
the day and year above written | Franklin Cunningham
before me
John H Anderson JP
Justice of the Peace
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State Georgia | I, William B Nelms Clerk of the
Elbert County | Inferior Court in and for County
and State aforesaid do hereby
certify that John H. Anderson, whose ginuine
Signature appears to the within affidavit
as a Subscribing witness is and was at
the date thereof an acting Justice of the 
Peace in and for said county duly 
commissioned and qualified and that full 
faith and credit ought to be had and 
given to his official acts as Such
Given under my hand and 
Seal of Said Inferior Court 
this the twenty fourth day
of March one Thousand
Eight Hundred and Fifty
One
William B Nelms
Clerk
[seal in bottom left of left, covered with paper]
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PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE.
[text missing] God commands, and to dispute either about the nature [left margin missing] necessity of our duty. To banish all fase reasonings and vain pretences, whereby men endeavour to elude the ex-[text missing] declarations of God's word, is the reason why the apos-[text missing], when speaking of the laws by which we shall be judged, so frequently advise us, Not to be deceived, no suffer ouselves to be seduced by philosophy and vain deceit, and the like.
Lastly, This submission must take place likewise in the promises and threatenings contained in the Scriptures ; that is, when they describe the happiness of the life to come, or the punishments reserved for the wicked, we ought no more to doubt of the certainty of those promises or threatenings, than if we now actually saw the completion of them, and the great day of retribution was already come.This is one of the principal effects of faith. Faith [italics], says St Paul, is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen. [italics] Now, since such is the nature of that submission of faith, which ought to accompany the reading of the Scriptures; if we have it not, we shall read them and hear them in vain. [missing words] doth not profit, unless it be attended with faith in them [missing part of paper] it.
[part of paper missing]last disposition with which the Scriptures ought to be [missing part of paper] piety and devotion. This disposition is the principal, [missing part of paper] includes all the rest. He that reads the Scriptures, must [missing part of paper] ...ve for truth and virtue ; should have a heart inclined [missing part of paper] and sincerely desirous to know the will of God and [missing part of paper] do it. This upright intention is what our Lord calls in the Gospel, An honest and good heart, which makes a man when he has heard the word, keep it and bring forth fruit with patience [italics]. This makes the mind attentive, inspires it with that | prudence and judgment which is so necessary to the right understanding of what God would have us know and do to be saved. Those who have this pious intention, this honest heart, fail not to enter into the true sense of the Scriptures, and to discover their beauties. This Jesus Christ teaches us, in these remarkable words, If any man will do the will of God, he shall know of my doctrine [italics]. God manifests himself to those that seek him ; and sheds abroad in their hearts the all-quickening light of his Holy Spirit, and furnishes them with the most useful knowledge.
To conclude the whole. As the reading of the Scriptures requires a pious heart, so does it likewise demand a heart truly devout. Devotion, which, by the confession of all who make any pretences to religion, is a necessary qualification in prayer, is not less requisite in reading. When God speaks to us in his word, we ought not to be less affected with those sentiments of reverence, zeal, joy, and love, which devoution inspires, than we ought to be when we speak to him in our prayers : Nay, prayer itself should always accompany our reading. There is no better way to prepare to hear the voice of God, than to call upon him, and life up our hearts unto him. It is by humbly implorin the assistance of the Holy Spirit, that we obtain that grace which prepares the heart, and disposes it to love God and keep hi commandments. By this alone, the reading of the Holy Scriptures will become profitable to our salvation, and bring us to that happy end for which God was pleased to commit them to writing. God grant, that the reflections now made, and those which are dispersed through the body of this work, may produce this effect on those that read them.

[Below the printed text] John Cunningham+ and Ann David was +Dec. March 12th 1829 maried in the year of our lord 1781 August the 10th Day [line crossed out]
Elizabeth Cunningham was Born the 20th Day of [ ] 1783
Franklin Cunningham was Born the 14th of August 1784
Johnson Cunningham was Born the 14th of febuy 1786 [illegible faded] 1809 friday [illegible] 1785
Joseph I Cunningham was Born the 11th of March
Monday Septr.18th 1809 Deceased
James S Cunningham was Born the 9th of [illegible, blot]
Dec 27th day [illegible]182[illegible, faded]
John A Cunningham was Born the [illegible, blot] of Dec
State of Georgia Elbert County febuy [illegible, blot]
[illegible, paper torn away]
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PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE.

This discernment is likewise necessary, in order to judge in what sense we are to interpret what we read; otherwise we may often be greatly mistake. For example, when Moses says, [italicized: The Lord hardened Pharaoh's heart], one might imagine the hardness of mens hearts proceeds from God, and that he is the author of it; which would be a notion shocking and blasphemous in the highest degree. When St Paul says, That [italicized: Jesus Christ has delivered us from the law; that he has blotted out the hand-writing of ordinances that was against us], and [italicized: that we are justified without the deeds of the law]; we must consider in what sense he says it; or else we may run into a most pernicious error, and imagine Christians are excused from keeping the moral law, and that good works are not necessary. Every day we hear sinners and libertines pervert texts of Scripture, to excuse themselves and extenuate their crimes. [italicized: Unlearned and unstable men], as St Peter observed in his time, [italicized: wrest] that divine book, [italicized: to their own destruction]. Examples of this kind are innumerable; which prove, that it is of the greatest importance to read the Scriptures with prudence and discretion. 
One of the best ways to prevent mistaking the true sense of Scripture, is to have a constant eye to the design which the sacred writers had in view; to examine upon what occasion, and to what end they speak; to observe the connection of what is said, with what precedes and what follows; and to compare what we read with other passages which may serve to explain it. If any one should take all the verses of the Scriptures apart, as so many unconnected sentences, with each its proper sense and meaning, much like the sentences in the book of Proverbs, he would run into very great errors. We must never lose sight of the ned and disign of what is said, if we desire to discover the true meaning of God's word. This we must be particularly careful to do in the books and chapters which are doctrinal, and especially in the Epistles. 
If a right judgement be necessary, as we have observed, in order to understand the Scriptures, it is not less useful in order to discover the improvement we are to make of them. To this end, it must be considered, that the great design of the Scriptures, and the use they should be applied to, is to produce in us true faith and the love of God, and thereby bring us to eternal life. [italicized: These things are written], says St John, [italicized: that ye might believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and that believing ye might have life through his name]. St Paul says likewise, That [italicized: whatever things were written aforetime, were written for our learning; that we, through patience and comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope]. This is the natural and genuine effect of every part of revelation: Its doctrines are revealed, that we may receive them with faith; that they may purify our hearts, and lead us to love and fear God; its commandments were given, that we might keep them; its promises and threatenings tend wholly to dissuade us from that which is evil, and incline us to that which is good; and the examples which the Scriptures set before us have the same tendency. 
Therefore, whenever we read the Scriptures, we must endeavor to discover, first, what is of use to instruct and inform us; and [illegible] what tends to sanctify us and bring us to God; that [illegible] read may always excite us more and [illegible] to piety, and dispose us to live a godly life. Moreover, it is of great importance for every one to take notice of what particularly concerns himself, and what bears the greatest affinity to his own circumstances and necessities. in this impartial application to ourselves, of what we meet with in God's word, consists the right use of this book. This James teaches us, when he says, [italicized: If any man be a bearer of word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass; for he beholdeth himself, and goeth his [illegible] straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was]. Whereas the wise and faithful hearers of the word, are those who seriously and attentively consider and meditate upon it, and obey its commands. By which the apostle shews, that the use we must make of the Holy Scriptures, is to learn obedience; that we must read and hear them with a design to grow better; and that he who does not make this use of them deceiveth his own soul. 
4. The Scriptures must be read with [italicized: submission] and [italicized: obedience of faith]. Since it is God who speaks in them, we have nothing to do but to be well assured that we rightly understand their meaning, which is never difficult in things necessary to salvation; and then we are with submission and docility to receive whatever they reveal, and make that rule of our faith and practise. Therefore, when we read the histories recorded in the Scriptures, we must believe them as [page torn] as if we were eye-witnesses of every event; which we [page torn] the more reason to do, as there is no history which [page torn] tended with so many convincing proofs of its truth and [page torn] -tainty. 
When the Scriptures propose doctrines as the object [illegible] faith, we must embrace them without the least doubt [page torn] -sitation. If the doctrines revealed are of such a nature, that it is impossible fully to comprehend the reason or the manner of their existence, this should not in the least stagger our faith. We must consider, that the most evident and incontestable truths, if we attempt to fathom them, are attended with difficulties which no one can resolve. Therefore it must be prudent as well as pious, upon such occasions, not to give way to a spirit of curiousity; to lay aside vain reasonings and rash enquiries, which would only serve to tempt us to doubting and infidelity. God has spoken, and that that suffice. 
When we read the commands and precepts which God has given us in his word to be the rule of our actions, is is our duty to believe that obedience and conformity to them is absolutely and indispensibly necessary. And as the sense of the Scriptures is never obscure in this respect, and it is impossible we should be deceived, unless we wilfully shut our eyes against the truth; all we have to do is, with humility and an honest heart, to submit to whatever God is pleased to command, continually remembering, that as he has an absolute right and authority to command our obedience, so are we sure he will require nothing of us but what tends to make us happy. Should the diving commands appear ever so disagreeable, and thwart our most favourite passions and inclinations, it suffices that God has said, [italicized: This do], to [page torn] it our duty to obey; or [italicized: This ye shall not do], to oblige [page torn] abstain. We must silence our passions, and not listen [page torn] suggestions of our own hearts; for our passions are the enemies which raise all the difficulties we meet in th-[page torn] of God's commands, and suggest false reasons to excu-[page torn] disobedience. And if to this end it be necessary to [page torn] our inclinations, and do violence to ourselves, let us remember, this is the best proof we can give, that faith an-[page torn] love of God is the ruling principle of our actions. [page torn]-ing our inclinations, and overcoming our natural re-[page torn] is the only test of our disobedience, and a pro-[page torn] is in entire submission to the diving will. [page torn]-gerous thing, and repugnant to the nature of faith, to
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May 7, 1937

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Mrs. Henry Mashburn      JOHN CUNNINGHAM
Rochelle                            W. 6752
Georgia                             BA-J/MLB

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter just received, following up your personal request of April 22, for the Revolutionary War record, in
triplicate, of John Cunningham, W. 6752.
The record of John Cunningham follows as found in pension claim, W. 6752, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of John Cunningham are not given.
While a resident of Abbeville District, South Carolina, John Cunningham entered the service early in the Revolutionary War, served as Captain of the 2" Georgia Battalion for about three years, then as Major Commandant under Colonel Dooley; as Major and Lieutenant Colonel under Colonel Elijah Clarke, and from December 29, 1781, as Colonel of the Georgia Militia. During his service he was in the battles of Long Cane and Cowpens and at the Siege of Augusta and served to the close of the war in 1783, all of his service being in the Georgia
troops, no dates of service given. After the Revolution, he continued to serve in defence of the inhabitants against Indian hostilities in
Georgia, where he had forts erected, guarded the country and kept out spies, until May 10, 1786, when he was commissioned Colonel of the Upper Battalion of Wilkes County, Georgia, and served in that capacity for several years, or until all hostilities with the Indians ceased.
It is shown in the claim that on account of his services, John Cunningham was granted about one thousand acres of bounty land by the
State of Georgia. He died March 12, 1829, in Elbert County, Georgia.
John Cunningham, while stationed at Clarke's Fort on the Georgia line, not far from his home in South Carolina, married August 10, 1781,
Ann Davis, the date and place of her birth and names of parents not given.
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At the time of their marriage they were both living in South Carolina near the Georgia line and soon after marriage settled in the State of Georgia.
Soldier's widow, Ann Cunningham, was allowed pension on her application executed September 17, 1838, at which time she was aged seventy-six or seventy-seven years and a resident of Elbert County, Georgia, where
she was still living in 1845. She died March 19, 1849.
Four of Ann Cunningham's brothers served with her husband, John Cunningham, in the Revolution, their names not stated.
The following names of children of John Cunningham and his wife Ann, are shown in the claim:
Elizabeth Cunningham, born February 20, 1783; married _____ Wanslow or Warnslow.
Franklin Cunningham, born August 14, 1784; in 
1838 living in Elberton; in 1850 in Eagle Grove, both in Elbert Co., Ga. and still there in 1851.
Johnson Cunningham, born February 14, 1786; died Aug. 11, 1809.
Joseph I. or T(?) Cunningham, born March 11, 1788; died Sept. 18, 1809.
James S. Cunningham, born March 9, 179-; died Dec. 29, 1824.
John A. Cunningham, born December 16, 179-; (illegible)
In 1851, the only children still living were Franklin Cunningham, then living in Elbert County, Georgia; John A. Cunningham and Elizabeth Wanslow or Warnslow,
In 1838, one Franklin Cunningham, of Elberton, Georgia, was Agent for soldier's widow, Ann Cunningham, his relationship not designated.
In 1840, he was still of Elbert County,
In 1845, one F. B. Cunningham witnessed the signature by mark of Ann Cunningham, and in 1851 he made affidavit in Elbert County, Georgia, no relationship to the family shown.
In 1846, one Henry Anglin, a resident of Jackson County, Georgia, and a member of the Baptist Church there, stated that his wife, whose name he did not give, and John Cunningham's wife, Ann, were cousins,
but gave no further details.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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[Left page handwritten]

1914 Dec. 16 Hist. to W. S. Crosley
U.O.A. Letter in S. [illegible]
Ansel Cunningham

1937 May 7 - Hist. to Mrs. Henry Mashburn
1937 Aug 13 - Hist (3) Fur. Mrs. J Aubrey

1937 - Aug 17 Hist (3) Fur [illegible]
S. Morse

1939 May 3 - Photos mailed to [illegible]
Mashburn and Acctg. DW notified [illegible]
Hist to Mrs. Henry Mashburn [illegible]

[Right page printed form filled by hand]

[Written: Revy] WIDOW, &C.

File No. [written: 6752
Ann Cunningham
Wid.
John Cunningham
Major Ga, Mila,. [illegible]]

Act: [written: July 4 "36, Sep. 3d]

Index :- Vol. [written: A], Page [written: 160]

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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[printed form filled in by hand]

5012
Georgia
Ann Cunningham decd
widow of John Cunningham 
John Cunningham
who died on the 12 March 1829
of Elbert Co in the State of Ga
who was a {Major and Captain} in the ~ commanded 
by Captain ~ of the ~ commanded 
by ~ in the Ga Militia
line for 16 mos Major and 
10 " Captain
Inscribed on the Roll of Savannah
at the rate of 550 Dollars 00 Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of
March, 1831 and Endg 19 March 1849
Cerificate of Pension issued the 18th day of
April 1851
and sent to
RW. Young
Arrears to the 4th of     Present
Semiannual allowance ending
deducting former payments
under act 7 July 1838, 3d March
1843, 17 June 1844 & 20 Feby 1848
[illegible] 75 per Ann {Revolutionary Claim
Act July 4, 1836,
Section the 3d}
Recorded by HR Weightman  Clerk,
Book  Vol. 2  Page 386.
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Georgia. 7448.

Ann Cunningham,
widow of John Cunningham,
who was a Lieut. Colonel,
in the Georgia line.

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

Certificate of Pension issued the
5 day of
and sent to
J. H. Kilgore
Monroe,
Georgia

[Act of March 3, 1843.]
& 17 June 44.
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2 Page 172.
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Letter to J. H. Kilgore 12. Nov. '46.
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Georgia 5186

Ann Cunningham
widow of John Cunningham, decd
who was a pensioner under the Act of
and who died on the 12 March 1829
of Elbert Co in the State of Georgia
who was a Lieut Col commanded
by Captain          of the           commanded
by                    in the Geo. Militia
line for 7 months

Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia
at the rate of 175 Dollars     Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of March 1840, & sent to Hon. W. C. Dawson, 
H. Reps.

Arrears to the 4th of March '40             $700.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '40  87.50
                                                               $787.50
{Act July 7, 1838.}

Recorded by D. McCurdy Clerk
Book A, Vol. 2, Page 197.
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J. H. Kilgore Oct 8, 184(?) [Not visible]
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Let. to Hon. W. C. Dawson,
March 18, 1840
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No 7686
Ann Cunningham, dec
Widow of John,
Ga,
Act 4 July 1836
14 mos Maj      $350.
10    "   Capt       200
                         $550
deducting former payts
under act of 7 July 1838. 3
March 1843. 17 June 1844 & 2
February 1848, at $175 per
annum, comg 4 March
1831. & Ending 19 March
1849, payable to
John A. Cunningham
Franklin Cunningham
and
Elizabeth Warnslow, only
surviving children
R W Young
Presents
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Long Cane 4th April 1782

Dear Sir

I received your * of the 2d by Mr Johnston and thank you for the news, which I hope is true--I have sent you by the bearer six pounds of Powder and 8 or ten of led--I wish you to be careful of it as it is scarce and hard to be got-- and would recommend you to keep a good lookout on your frounteer--the letter to Col. Clark you will pleas to send by the first safe opertunity--

I am Dear Sir
your Humble
Servant
Andrew Pickens

*Unknown symbol
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Ga.

Cunningham, John

Ann

W.6752
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Ga.

Cunningham, John

Ann

W. 6752
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Ga.

Cunningham, John

Ann

W. 6752
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STATE of GEORGIA

By the Honourable Edward Telfair Esquire, Captain General, Governor, and Commander in Chief, in and over the State aforesaid.

To  John Cunningham, Esq Greeting.

WE, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct, and Fidelity, do, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Colonel～ Edward d. Telair of the upper Batalion of the WIlkes County Regiment of Militia   ～～～～～～～～ formed for the Defense of this State, and for repelling every hostile Invasion therof.  You are therefore carefully and dlilgently to dischard the Duty of Colonel ～by doing and performing all Manner of Things therunto belonging; and we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Privates under your Command to be obedient to your Orders as Colonel ～ ～ And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions, from Time to Time, as you shall receive from me, or a future Governor and Commander in Chief of this State for the Time being, or any other your Superior Officers, in Pursuance to a Trust reposed in you.  The Commission to continue in Force during good Behavior.

Dated at Augusta, the tenth Day of May
One thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-six and in the Eleventh Year of American Independence.

By his Honour's Command,
 MILTON Lee [Signature]
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[Handwritten]

[Text written on right side of page]

Ann Cunningham
Widow of John Cunningham on the Geo [illegible] Role. Pension under the act of 1838



R.W. Young  [Signature]
Agent

[Illegible handwritten text appears to have bled through background of page]
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Handwritten]

[Text written on right side of page]

Ann Cunningham
Widow of John Cunningham on the Geo [illegible] Role. Pension under the act of 1838



R.W. Young [Signature]
Agent

[Illegible handwritten text appears to have bled through background of page]
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[Handwritten]

J.L. Edwards Esq
Court of Juriors

[Illegible}
Eagle Grove  
Elbert County
Ge
Nov  [illegible] 1850

As the child and heir at law of Ann Cunningham widow of John Cunningham decd. who was a Lt Col in the revolutionary war, I have reason to believe from the amt at which my mother was pensioned there is yet a claim for an increase of pension, you will therefore allow my Agent R.W. Young to examine the papers on file in your Office on which She was pensioned in order that he may prepare them [crossed out] the case for an Application just in case and arrears that may be found due

Yours Respectfully

Franklin Cunningham [Signature]
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[Handwritten]

[Text is written on left side of page]

2628

Ann Cunningham
Widow of Jno..

～ Ga

Act Judge 1838
Married  1781
died      1829
[illegible]  7 mo as a 
Liet Col Ga Militia
$175  per ann

Hon W.C Dawson
HR
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25
Franklin Cunningham Esq
Alberton
Ga
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Nine Hundred acres of Land
Georgia
No 471
These are to certify that John Cunningham as a
Citizen & Major in Refugership is entitled to nine
Hundred acres of Land, as a Bounty, agreeable to an
act and Resolve of the General Assembly, passed
at Augusta the 19 + 20 August 1781.
as per Certificates
Col. E. Clarke
Given under my hand at Savannah, the twenty
Eighth day of February in the year of our Lord
One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty four
P. Houston
Attest
D Rees Secy

State of Georgia
These are to certify, That John Cunningham
was an inhabitant
of this State prior to the
Reduction thereof by the British Arms, and was a
Refugee from the same during which time
he cheerfully did his duty as a Major and friend
to this and the United States
Given under my hand this 2nd day
of Feb 1784 Elijah Clarke Col
by his order
H. Freeman
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 [Handwritten]

House of Representatives
15. Jan. 1840

Sir

I enclose you additional testimony in relation to Claim of Mrs Cunningham widow of Col John Cunningham formerly of Elbert County  Geo

Very Respectfully

Wm.C. Dawson [Signature]
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[Handwritten]
Milledgeville Febry 10th 1840

Sir

Enclosed you have copies of of the various
Certificates to which I find of file in the
Executive Department relative to the claims &c
of John Cunningham.

Very Respectfully
Wm. A. Tennille [Signature]

Franklin Cunningham Esqr
Elberton
Ga.
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State of Georgia

This is to certify, that John Cunningham hath steadfastly done his duty, from the time of passing an act at Augusta, to wit, on the 20th of August, 1781 until the total Expulsion of the British from this State; and tho said John Cunningham cannot, to my knowledge or belief, be convicted of plundering or distressing the Country; and is therefore under the said act entitled to a Bounty of Two Hundred and Fifty acres of good land, free from taxes for two years.
Given under my hand, at Savannah this Second day of February 1784.

Elijah Clark Col.
By his Order H. Freeman

To the Honorable the president and Executive
Council now sitting in Augusta.
The Petition of John Cunningham humbly sheweth that your petitioner served as Capt. in the Second Georgia Cont. Battso near four years. Your petitioner therefore hopes your Honble. brand will grant him six Hundred and ninety acres of Land in the reserve and your petitioner will ever pray xc.

John Cunningham
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John Cunningham settled his age for survey in Fl in 1786 where he performed a stint one or two as a private horseman. He principal {unintelligible word], for wagon hire purchase a horse.
The following letters were added to him as Liut Col in GA where it appears he then resided, to wit
March 11, 1781, request him to {unintelligible word} the men under his command from A. Pickins
17 " in relation to cloth for the army J. Jackson
22 ' and he come on milli men E Clark
Dec 29 ' command the militia on Spurnt Creek P. Deveaur
Jan 1 ' 82 The camp
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Ga.

Cunningham, John

Ann

W. 6752
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GA.

Cunningham, John

Ann

W. 6752
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Hof R
19 March 1840
Sir,
I am obliged to you for the investigation you have from time to time given the claim of that widow, whose Husband and one of the most monsterous men of his day I mean Mr. Cunningham Please send me
a Certificate, for her of $175 annually I will accept it for her [word crossed out] a short delay & she will not want it.  Be so kind as to inform me- whether she has been
allowed as the widow of a Capt May or Col
was he not on the Pension list of yea, a Major Col
Very Respectfully
Wm C. Dawson
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823
______________
Oct. 27, 1848

[stamp from post- Monroe 28  Ga]

Ann Cunningham
March 3 1843.
___________________
Geo.
James L
Edwards
Commisioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
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                            Monroe Walton County Ga
                                   Oct 18 1845
Dear Sir
Enclosed I hand you the Declaration of Mrs Ann Cunningham under the acts of 3d March 1843 and 17 June 1844 yours of Oct 8-received in [crossed out] a reply to her affidavit for an increase of Pension from the tenor of her Declaration  I presume she is not the widow of Capt Cunningham who was in the Georgia Continental Line
yours-- truly
John H Kilgore

Oct 20-1845
Sir on the 19 July last I enclosed you the Certificates Mrs Anna Wade widow of Joshua Wade for Correction of an error in writing the date of Joshua Wade death
you will please give me an early return
in these cases
yours-
John H Kilgore
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Walton County Ga.
October 16th 1866

Dear Sir

Mrs Ann Cunningham now in the receipt of a Pension under at 1838, claims that her husband done service that would entitle her to the benefit of the act of 1836. And for many reasons she desires to be placed on the Pension Roll under the last named act. And in case the date of Marriage has been established in 1781. From the enclosed evidence I see no reasons that would barr her from its benefits at this same rate of pay per annum that she now is receiving as she is in verry indigent circumstances she should be provided for during her natural life I Submit her papers for your consideration and remain Verry Respectfully
Your obedient
Servant
John H Kilgore

J L Edwards Esq
Comm Pens
Washington 
DC
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{Handwritten]

Washington Dec 13th 1850
Hon: James E. Heath
Court of Pensions

Sir

As the Agent of the legal respresentative of Mrs. Cunningham - (Widow of Col John of Georgia) who was pensioned at the rate of $175, under the Act of 1838; I respectfully ask, that the case may be re-examined for an increase, and that the pension may be granted, under the act of July 1836, as it is very clear, that the evidence now on file in your office, established the fact, that marriage took place prior to the last period of her husbands service. and the term of his service as Major [illegible] were amply sufficient to entitle the Widow to a full pension.

Very respectfully
Your [illegible]

R. W. Young [Signature]
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The widows declaration set forth a service as
Captain, Major & Lieut Col.
The certificate of Brig. Genl. S. Elbert states that John Cunningham served as a Capt. for three years, upon which bounty land was allowed him for that length of service, as appears by the Certificate of the seat of Georgia No. 1.
The letter of Genl. Pickens addressed to Major John Cunningham, dated 11 March '81. shows he was in service at that date, and from the tenor of the same, he must have been in service as a Major some time previous to that period. See paper No. 2.
The letter of James Jackson No 3. Elijah Clark
No. 4 and the affidavits of Amos Richardson Nos. 5 and 6, show a continued service of Major Cunningham up to some time in Nov. 1781 when he states he was discharged leaving Major C. in service.
The letter of Peter Devraux A. D. C. dated 29 Dec. 1781, shows that Major Cunningham had been promoted and was then in service, commanding as a Lt. Col at that date. See paper No. 7.
The letter of Col. E. Clark No. 8, dated 31st
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January 1782, addressed to Lt. Col Cunningham shows he was in service at that date.
The letter of Col Clark No. 9. dated 3 March 1782 Robert Anderson's No. 10. dated 14 March 1782, Genl. Pickens' No. 11. dated 4 April '82, Col Clark's No. 12. dated 29 Apr. '82, Col Clarke's No 13 dated 15 July '82, and Col Clarkes, No. 14 dated in Dec. '82 shows a continuous service as Lt. Col. from Nov. '81 to Dec. '82. These letters were orders addressed to Majr & Lt. Col Cunningham by his superior officers, and establishes, I think, a continuous service in the two grades of Majr & Lt. Col from the 11 March 81. to 14 Dec. '82. say 21. months. 3 days
Page 47

Jno Cunningham
Granted 17th Apr.
2 Warrants
End
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State of Georgia
To the Honourable the President and
members of Council now sitting in Augusta for
the purpose of granting lands in the two new
Counties of Franklin and Washington

The Petition of John Cunningham a citizen of the State aforesaid,
Sheweth
That your Petitioner is entitled to five Hundred and Five Hundred and thirty five acres of Land, as a Bounty for his services pursuant to the certificates hereunto annexed. That your Petitioner is desirous of taking up the said Lands in the County of Washington.
May it please your Honourable Board to grant
to your Petitioner Five Hundred and thirty five and Five Hundred Acres of Land in the County of Washington in this survey on the Right aforesaid, and on his complying with the terms mentioned in the late Land Act and your Petitioner will pray
John Cunningham
Page 49

Washington April 5th 1851

Hon J. E. Heath
Com. of Pensions

Sir

On the 13th of Dec. last, as the Agent of the children of Ann Cunningham [Illegible] (widow of Lieut Col John Cunningham) who was a pensioner on the Geo. Roll, under the act of 7th July 1838, at the rate of $175 per annum, on account of her husband's military services, in the war of the revolution. I requested that their claim for increase of pension should be examined.
On an examination of the proofs of Mrs. Cunningham's marriage to her husband Col. C., it will be seen, that it took place prior to the last period of his service, and that she should have been pensioned under the act of the 4th July 1836, instead of the 7th July 1838. It will also appear from documentary evidence submitted in support of the claim that Col. Cunningham served as a Major & Lt. Col. more than two years. I therefore ask that a certificate may be issued for an increase of pension accordingly.

I herewith transmit the necessary
Page 50

evidence of kinship; and as the application for reconsideration has been before the Office
for near four months, I respectfully ask  immediate action on the case.

Very respectfully
Your Obd servt
R. W. Young
Page 51

Copy.
State of Georgia

These are to certify that John Cuningham was an Inhabitant of this State prior to the reduction thereof by the British Arms, and was a refugee from the same, during which time he cheerfully did his duty as a Major, and friend to this and the United States.

Given under my hand this
2nd day of February 1784.
(Signed) Elijah Clarke Col.

By his order
H Freeman

State of Georgia

This is to certify that John Cunningham hath stedfastly done his duty, from the time of
passing an act at Augusta, to wit, on the 20th August, 1781, until the total expulsion of the British from the State; and the said John Cunningham cannot to my knowledge or belief, be convicted of plundering or distressing the country; and is therefore under the said act, entitled to a Bounty of Two hundred and fifty acres of good Land, free from taxes for ten years.

Given under my hand at Savannah, the second day of Febry, 1784.
(Signed) Elijah Clarke Col.

By his order
H Truman
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the Hundred Acres of Land
Georgia :                                 [ No. 471]
-
These are to certify that John Cunningham
as a Citizen & Major in [repugecthip] is entitled to nine Hundred Acres of land as a Bounty, agreeable to an act and Resolve of the General Assembly passed at Augusta
the 19 & 20 August 1781, as per certificates Col E Clarke
Given under my hand, at
Savannah, the twenty eighth day of
February in the year of Our Lord, One
thousand seven hundred and eighty
four.
Signed, J Houston

hest 
& Rees Secy.
State of Georgia:
To the Honorable, the President
and the members of the Council, now sitting in Augusta for the purpose of granting lands in the the new Counties of Franklin and Washington the Petition
John Cunningham, a Citizen of the State aforesaid Sheweth(showeth), that your petitioner is entitled to five Hundred and Five Hundred and thirty five acres of Land
as a Bounty for his services, pursuant to the certificate hereunto annexed. That your petitioner is desirous of taking up the said Land in the County of Washington.
May it therefore please your Honorable Board
your petitioner Five Hundred and Thirty Five
& Five Hundred Acres of Land in the County of Wash-
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[Handwritten]  

ington in thw surveys on the
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SERVICE                                      NUMBER
Ga.           Cunningham, John       W. 6752
                                       ann

CONTENTS
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[Handwritten]

No 655 {  
Book R  {


On the Margin of a Indent Book is found the 17 of June 1785 to Mr. John Cunningham for Thirty five Pounds, Seven Shillings and [illegible] Pence Sterling for duty done in the Militia & for Waggon hire & Account Auditor.  Principal £ 35.7. S  [illegible] £ 2.9.h
N 18 ～

State of So Carolina

D to John Cunningham for duty of Capt. Anderson.  Pay Bills from Jan 7 '79 to 13 June 1780 performed alternately as Private on Horseback
 31 days 
[illegible]
_______ 
37 Days @ 20 [illegible] £37....
adnd for Duty beside Col Anderson Retinue           8......

[illegible] No 1. 43 days Hire of Waggon Team & Driver 
@ £4....                    172. _._

[illegible] No 2.  A Home Appraised at  £.2600 & D in Sept. '79 is        160.13.10

Pd. No 3.  a Ditto    £500 D om Aug'79                       30.10.8

Rec?  full satisfaction [illegible] 
Cost £ 408.4.6

for above in an Indent
[illegible]    58. 6.4

No 655 R.  [illegible] Sam Carson
"One Horse charge £160.13.10  of the cost not certified as
[illegible] = 58.6.4
                    22.19  £35.7.3
State of Georgia ]
Wilks County ]

I do hereby Authorize
 and Inpower Samuel Carson the Bearer hereof to take info and Receive what [illegible] is [illegible] are from the State of South Carolina and in my name and belief to Receive and Give Receipts the same as if I was there [crossed out]  personally Present according to the Laws of said State and I do hereby Certify that I have nver Rec? any part nor Ever any Person or Persons what Ever any order in any  Respect
Page 56

Ga.

Cunningham, John

Ann

W. 6752
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Georgia
Elbert County
personally appeared before me Howel
Smith one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County Mary Northern and after being duly Sworn on oath sayeth that she was acquainted with Colonel John Cunningham (late of Elbert County Deceased) at the begining of the old Revolutionary War that the aforesaid John Cunningham entered into the service of his country about the begining of the war & continued in Defence
of his country untill the war ended, the officers under whom he served time & places of battles that he was engaged in I
cannot call to mind at present-- but that of long came in South Carolina I know he was engaged in that battle the
appellations the said Cunningham bore was Mayor through part of my knowledge of him in the Militia or proof service the rest of my acquaintance with the aforesaid Cunningham untill the war ended he acted in the ┃
grade of Colonel under my knowledge his services was mostly rendered in the State of South Carolina and George Sworn to and subscribed the 22nd September 1838
Before me Howel Smith J.

Mary Northern


I do certify that I have been acquainted with
the above Mrs Northern and believe her to
be a woman of truth and varasity given
under my hand the 22nd September 1838
Howel Smith J.P.
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SERVICE                                    NUMBER
Ga.          Cunnningham, John     W. 6752
                                         ann

CONTENTS
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(3--1776)

SERVICE                                NUMBER
Ga.         Cunningham, John    W. 6752
                                     ann

CONTENTS
Page 60

Georgia
Elbert County 
I, William B. Nelms Clerk of the Inferior Court in and for the county and state aforesaid do certify that Zachariah Smith whose name appears to the
within and foregoing affidavit and certificate
is an acting Justice of the Peace and that full faith and credit ought to be had and given to his attestation as such
Given under my hand and seal of Office this the ninth day of January Eighteen hundred and Forty
Wm B. Nelms, Clerk
Inferior Court of 
Elbert County
Georgia

[Seal appears to left of signature]
-
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Georgia
Elbert County ⎬ Personally appeared before me Barnabas Baron one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid 
Amos Ritchardson of said county and after being Sworn on oath Sayeth that he became acquainted with Colonel John Cunningham
(Late of Elbert County deceased) in the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty one Some time in the month of Aprile at the Sege of Augusta in Georgia with the British - That the Said John Cunningham was then and there acting in the Grade of Mayor [Major] under Colo. Elijah Clark of Georgia and continued in Service During the
Sege at which time We was marched to Clark's fort in Georgia I Remained in Service with Mayor [Major] John Cunningham under Colo Clark (as above) untill Some time in the month of November the Same year During which time I had perfect knowledge of Said Cunningham Serving in the Militia in Defense of his country he further saith that he was acquainted with him the Said Cunningham in Elbert County Georgia untill his Death - Sworn to and Subscribed before me this the 6th Day of September 1838
                                     Amos Richardson
Barnabas Barron J.P.
I Do certify that I have been acquainted with the above Amos Richardson for sevral years and believe him to be a man Who may be Relied on as a man of Truth and Varasity, Given under my hand this the 6th day of September 1838
Barnabas Barron J.P.
Page 62

Georgia
Elbert County
I, William B. Nelms Clerk of the Inferior Court of Elbert County and State of Georgia do hereby certify that Barnabas Barron whose name appears to the within affidavit and certificate as a Justice of the Peace is and was an acting Justice of the Peace at the date thereof and that the signature is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this
third day of October in the year of our Lord
one thousand Eight hundred and thirty Eight
Wm B. Nelms, Clerk
Inferior Court
Elbert County
Georgia

[Seal appears to left of signature]
[The words Amos Richardson Affidavit appear under seal in left margin]

[The words Amos Richardson Affidavit appear upside down at bottom of document]
[The words No. 5- appear in right margin at bottom of document]
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Georgia
Elbert County
personally appeared before me Howel
Smith one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County, Catharine Tramell and after being duly sworn on oath Sayeth that She was acquainted with Colonel John Cummingham
(late of Albert County Deceased) at the commencement of the old Revolutionary War the said John Cunningham entered the
Service of his Country and continued in Defense of his Country to the best of my Knowledge During of the war the grade the
aforesaid Cunningham acted in part of his time under my knowledge, first was Mayor [Major], and then Colonel the Rest of my acquaintance with him, his Services was mostly Rendered in the State of South Carolina and Georgia 
Sworn to and Subscribed this 22nd day of September 1838
Before me Howel Smith J.P. 
Catherine Tramel 

I do certify that I have been acquainted with
the above named Mrs Tramel and believe
her to be a woman of truth and verasity
given under my hand the 22d Sept. 1838. Howel Smith J.P.

[X and the words His Mark appear between first and last names Catherine Tramel]
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Georgia
Elbert County
I, William B Nelms Clerk of the Inferior
Court of Elbert County and State of
Georgia do hereby certify that Howell Smith whose name appears to the within affidavit and certificate is a magistrate as within and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed
my seal of office and subscribed my name 
this third day of October in the year of our Lord
one thousand Eight hundred and thirty Eight
Wm B. Nelms, Clerk
Inferior Court
Elbert County
Georgia

[Seal appears to left of signature]
[The words Catherine Tramels Affidavit appear upside down at bottom of document]
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SERVICE                                      NUMBER
Ga.         Cunningham, John       W. 6752
                                    ann

CONTENTS
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(3--1776)

SERVICE                                    NUMBER
Ga.         Cunningham, John        W. 6752
                                     ann

CONTENTS
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(3--1776)

SERVICE                                       NUMBER
Ga.           Cunningham, John         W. 6752
                                       ann

CONTENTS
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(3--1776)

SERVICE                                               NUMBER
Ga.             Cunningham, John             W. 6752
                                         ann

CONTENTS
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Georgia
Elbert County
Personally appeared before me Horatio Goss one of the Justices of the peace in and for Said
County Amos Richardson of Said County and after being Sworn Saith that about the first of Aprile in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty one He the said Amos Richardson
became acquainted with Colo John
Cunningham of Elbert County Deceased at the Sege of Agusta in Georgia then and there in the Revolutionary Service under Genrl Elijah Clark, acting at that time in the Grade of Mayor [Major]. I remained in Service with Said Mayor [Major] Cunningham under Genrl Clark from the time above Stated untill Some time in the
month of November following - at or about which time I was Discharged - leaving Said Cunningham Still in the Revolutionary Service Sworn to and Subscribed before me this the 8th day of Janry 1840
H  J Goss JP               Amos Richardson

This is to certify that I have been acquainted with Amos Richardson for Some considerable length of time and believe him to be a man whose varacity may be Relied on, given under my hand this the 8th day of Janry 1840
H J Goss JP
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SERVICE                                 NUMBER
Ga.         Cunningham. John     W.6752
                                     ann

CONTENTS
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(3--1776)

SERVICE                                  NUMBER
Ga.        Cunningham, John      W. 6752
                                     ann

CONTENTS
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(3--1776)

SERVICE                                         NUMBER
Ga.         Cunningham, John            W.6752
                                      ann

CONTENTS
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of  Congress of 2d February 1848 entitled "an act 
making further provision for Surviving Widows and Soldiers of the revolution

State of Georgia
Elbert County

On this 21st day of July 1848 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Elbert
Ann Cunningham a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged 92 or 3 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 provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2d February 1848 Granting pensions to Widows of persons
who Served during the revolutionary war. That She is the Widow of John Cunningham who served as Lieutenant Colonel in said
revolution, which pension office Documents will show that She has been adscribed to the benefit of acts of Congress of the 7th July 1838 and 17th June 1844, granting half pay and pensions to certain Widow that she has received anually under Said acts of Congress
at the rate of $175, per anum up to 4th March 1848 and submit this her Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of act of Congress passed 2d February 1848 She further Declares that
She is still a Widow

Ann Cunningham
[X and the words Her Mark appear between first and last names]

Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written before
Wm Bowers J.P.

Georgia
Elbert County
I Wm Bowers a Justice of the peace in said
County do certify that the above named Ann
Cunningham is well known of me and that she has been for several years receiving a pension as the widow of John Cunningham given under my hand this 21st day of July 1848
Wm Bowers J.P.
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SERVICE                                       NUMBER
Ga.          Cunningham, John         W. 6752
                                       ann

CONTENTS
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(3--1776)

SERVICE                                       NUMBER
Ga.         Cunningham, John          W. 6752
                                      ann

CONTENTS
Page 76

This is to Certify that I have been acquainted with Ann Cunningham Widow of John
Cunningham Dec'd - for sevral year and
Believe her to be a woman whoes Varesity
may be Relied on - Given under my hand
this the 5th day of Febry. 1840
William Johnston J.P.

Georgia
Elbert County
I, William B Nelms Clerk of the Inferior Court for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that William Johnston whose name appears to the within affidavit and the above certificate
is or was an acting Justice at the time of the dates for said County and that full faith and credit ought to be had and given to his attestation as such.
Given under my hand and
seal of Office this the fifth
day of March one thousand
Eight hundred and Forty
William B. Nelms, Clerk
Inferior Court of Elbert
County Georgia

[Seal appears to left of signature]
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State of Georgia
Elbert County
---
Be it known that on this 22nd day
of August 1845 before me Elijah
Harper a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Mrs Ann Curringham a resident of said County
and state aged upwards of Eighty five years who being first duly sworn according to
law doth on her oath make the following Declaration that she is the widow of John
Cuningham who was a Capt Major and Sr  [illeg] as she has always understood and believes in the Southern line and his [illeg] Malitia during the War of the Revolution and
faithfully served two years or upwards in the American Cause before she was married to him in 1781, against the British and afterwards against the Indians in the Georgia Mallitia
That she is the identical person who drew a pension under the act of [illeg] of the 7 July 1838, at the [illeg] of [illeg] in  Ellbert County Georgia for the revolutionary services of her deceased husband aforesaid That when she made her Declaration for the pension aforesaid she was informed that the services rendered by her said husband after her intermarriage with him in 1781- would
not be considered as part of his revolutionary service as Com Wallise [Wallace] had then surrendered Consequently she set forth in
Declaration that she was married after her husbands last service and claimed a pension under the act of Congress of 7 July 1838. That she is now informed that the services
rendered by her said husband in the years 1781 and 1782. against the Indians was in Georgia will entitle her to the benefit
of the 3rd Section of the act of Congress passed on the 4 day of July 1836 - That she makes these statements in order to
have her claim reviewed, and claims the benefit of the act last aforesaid if She be entitled thereto
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year
above written before me H Harper
the [illeg]
John H Kilgere
H B Cuningham

I further certify that the affiant is personally known to me and that she is the identical person who drew a pension as Stated by her in the foregoing affidavit Given under my hand
this 22nd August 1845  E H Harper Jr
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State of Georgia
Elbert County

⎬ SS
I William B. Nelms Clerk of the Inferior Court in and for said County do hereby certify that Elijah H Harper is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and  legally qualified and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.

Given under my hand and seal of Office this 23rd day of August 1828
William B. Nelms
Clerk Inferior County
Elbert County
Georgia
Page 79

State of Georgia  
Jackson County

Be it known that on this 18th day of September 1846 Before me Abner Wills a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Henry Anglin a Revolutionary Pensioner of the County aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following statements that he was personally acquainted with John Cunningham who was a Major Commandant in Col. Dooly’s Regiment and subsequently a Lieutenant Col. of Colonel Elijah Clarke in the time of during the War of the Revolution that he was a verry active and efficient officer, constantly in service of his country as a malitia officer until peace was consumated with the British and the enemy was driven from the Country that the said John Cunningham married in the time of the Revolutionary War, a relative of deponent 
wife by the name of Ann Davis now Ann Cunningham if in life a resident of Elbert Co. Ga. deponent was under the command of Major Cunningham at the last Siege of Augusta and the said Cunningham was afterwards in many skirmishes after the Indians with deponent and as the deponent understood and believes was Lt Col under Col. Elijah Clarke a town over the mountains after or chasing the Indians who continued troublesome about which deponent was a volunteer at Savanah Ga under Gen Wayne as will appear from his Declaration now on file at this late period deponent is unable to describe each tour of duty and fire the definite length in either grade of the said Cunningham services but can with safety of his own knowledge state that from the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy nine about which times deponent entered service under the command of the said Cunningham until the 1783. The said Cunningham in all did at least as much as two years service as a malitiaman Reffugee & Citizen soldier. 
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above mentioned before me in presence of Abner Wills J. P. Mary Anglin, Harry Anglin John H Kilgon.  By reason of age Mr Anglin’s mark does not write a verry intelegible hand has therefore made the attempt to sign his name & has also made his mark. 
Abner Wills J.P.
Page 80

I further certify that Henry Anglin who dictated and subscribed the foregoing Declaration of oath has been personally known to me for the space of twenty years or more all of which time he has been an orderly member of the Baptist Church and is a verry inteligent person of his age of undoubted veracity. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 18th day of September 1846.
Abner Wills J.P.

Georgia 
Jackson County 
I, John J McCulloch Clerk of the Inferior Court in and for said County certify that Abner Wills whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit and certificate, is a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof I have of hereunto fixed my private Seal having no seal of office and subscribed my name 
This 25th day of September 1846 
John J McCulloch Clk 

On the left side are the initials L.S. are written with a scribbled circle around it 

Athens Georgia
October 5th 1846
State of Georgia 
It is hereby certified that John J McCulloch is Clerk as above, and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine. Given under my hand the day first mentioned at residence 
Nowell Cobb 
MC
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[Handwritten]

Declaration

In order to obtain the Benefit of this act of Congress passed 4th July 1836.

State of Georgia ]
Elbert County     ]SS

 On this the 15 day of September 1846 Before the Subscriber a Justice of the Inferior Court in and for Said County personally appeared  Ann Cunningham a resident of Said County and State the identical person who received a pension under an act Granting half pay and pension to Certain Widows, who being first duly Sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration In order to obtain a pension under the 3rd Section of an act passed by Congress  on the [illegible] day of July 1836. That She married  John Cunningham resided at the time of [illegible] in the State of South Carolina Soon after her first acquaintance with him at which time He bore the Rank and Title of Captain John Cunningham.  The marriage took place in the year 1781 which will fully appear by refference [sic] to her Declaration now of file under the act of 7 July 1838  That in her former Declaration last named She was of Opinion that Her Said Husband bore the Rank of Captain and done Service in the Southcarolina since and after her intermarriage with him removed to Georgia and bore the Rank of Major and Lieutenant Col in the Georgia Malitia [sic] But from the information She has Since received by an investigtion of the records found in the [illegible] Department of  She verrily [sic] believes that Her Said husband Bore the Rank of Captain in the Georgia Line in General Elberts Bridgade and was [illegible] Majer [sic] in [illegible] on her first acquaintance with him which took place a Short time before her intermarriage as aforesaid and that immediately after her intermarriage as aforesaid to wit prior to the 21st of August 1781.  they removed and located in the State of Georgia  That the Said John Cunningham remained in the Services of his Country until the total
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[Handwritten]

expulsion of the enemy from the Same to wit in the year [illegible] or [illegible]  That after the total expulsion of the British in 1783 ˄2,3 the times were troublesome with the Indians for Some year or two all of which time her Said Husband faithfully ˄ done Service and on the Closing of his meritorious Service in the Cause of Liberty & Peace had been promoted from Rank of Captain to that of Lieutenant Colonel attached to Col. E. Clark Redgiment - Georgia Malitia [sic] all of which will fully appear by refferences [sic] to proof Documentary file with her Declaration under act of 7 July 1838 and record proof of the Highest Grade hereunto ammended That She claims an allowance under the first above [illegible] act first [illegible] therefrom what has been received by department under the act of 1838 & its [illegible] and department also ask an increase of Pension being Satisfied from the best in information attainable that her Said Husband Served Considerally upwards of two years.  That She has remained a widow ever since the pension of her husband the aforesaid John Cunningham death for further particular She refers to proof now on file on which she obtained a pension as aforesaid

Ann Cunningham
X  her mark [Signature]

Sworn to and Subscribed on this the 15th day of September 1846  Before me a Justice of the Inferior Court of Elbert County Georgia  I further certify that Mrs Ann Cunningham is personally known to me and that She is the identical person She represents herself to be in the foregoing Declaration and that She is in indigent Circumstances and from bodily Infirmity is unable to attend Court. In testimony whereof  I have hereunto Sat my hand this 15 day of Sept One thousand eight hundred and forty Six

Joseph Sewell [Signature]
 [illegible]
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[Handwritten]

State of Georgia  ]
Elbert County      ]  SS

Inferior Court Called September Term The year 1846

On this 21st day of September 1846, The Declaration of Mrs. Ann Cunningham widow of Lieutenant John Cunningham under the act of 4 July 1836 duly Certified on the 15th day of August by Joseph Sewell a Justice of this Court having at the Term this Court benn Submited  The acts of the Said Justice are hereby approved of Given in Open Court from under our hand the day and year first mentioned

Thomas J. Heard J H [Signature]
William Mills  JH [Signature]
Samuel D. Blackwell J H [Signature]

William B. Nelms [Signature]
Clerk

I William B. Nelms Clerk of the Inferior Court in and for the County of Elbert State of Georgia certify that Joseph Sewell is an acting justice of Said Court duly [illegible] as such and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine and that the above is the Original order of Said Court approving his offical [illegible] proceedings in the matter of Mrs. Ann Cunningham widow of Colonel John Cunningham for a Pension and increase of Pension under the act of 4 July 1836,

In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and Subscribed my name this 21th day of September 1840

Wm B. Nelms, Clerk  [Signature]
Inferior Court
Elbert County
Ga
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Ga  Cunningham, John W6752
Ann
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at Augusta all the men that was on duty at that time, the offices will also make out pay rolls January Seven of Sixty five whosoever was Officer Duty as commissioned, I have enclosed a form for the officers to make out their Pay Roles you had better assist the offers in making out their pay Roles and bring them down to me when you come as they must be returned to me immediately. Inform the officers that they must not fail meeting at Woods with the one half of the men & the Provisions by the time appointed. I am oblige to be in general persons by am behest morning very man that is warned and due meet with arms & Thirty days provisions may rely on. I will suffer & that sincerely I am your humble Servant 
Best 1782 E. Clark
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Sir, On receipts of these Orders you will discharge the men and Order the Officers of the Different Company to meet the 2nd day of each month Richard Wood. Please with the one half of their Company every man to be assessed and housed and Thirty days provisions and Those men that have not horses The Officers belonging to their Company must furnish them out of their own Company's horses, I think every five or six men had better have a horse as the Governor has issued orders for every Officer to make out their pay roles. Expect the offices are mostly in Camp have needed insofar to make out the pay roles. I advise ever Officer sit down and make them out immediately, overcoming from the theft this constantly for those with you talk has alarmed and from those this letter
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at Augusta all The men That was on duty 
at that time, the Officers will also make out pay roles for every soldier of every service whosoever was drafted and put on  commissions. I have included a form for
the officer to make out their pay Roles. 
You had better assist the officers in making out their pay Roles and bring them down to me when you come as they must be returned to me immediately. 
Inform the officers that they must not fail meeting at Woods with the one half of the men & the Provisions by the time 
appointed. I am oblidge to join General Perkins by am this next morning every man that is warned and does meet with arms & thirty days provisions may rely on he will suffer & that severely 
I am your Humble Servant
1st Jan 1782 E. Clark
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Marching Orders 
1786
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Sir
 you are to march the men that are drafted in your Battallion to rendezvous at or near Wilks Court house on Thursday 5th of October.  you will direct that every man ride his own horse, which shall be valued & entered with the Quartermaster, which will be paid for of lost in service. also, every man to furnish ones
... it will payed for the purpose of laying on the Expedition. For which every man shall be paid as soon as he joins camp at the above said place, and be allowed to use it himself. ┃ and the same for all kind of provisions they shall furnish. You will employ as many wagons as are necessary for carrying such provisions and the baggage for the men. You will have every man will armed if possible. all such arms as can be spared by those not drafted to march. you may have valued & give the owner a certificate. Given under my hand this 20th day of 
Sept 1786 Elijah Clark B. Gen. 
Col. Cuningham
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March 11, 1787
N
No 2
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To
Lt. Col. Cunningham.
Com of the Militia at 
Spirit Creek 

No-4

Col Cunningham
29 Dec '81
from
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[Handwritten]

Head Quarters Augusta 29th Dec 1781

Sir

you will please to order an Officer and Eight men on horseback immediately to proceed with the Letter and pack horses to Gen. Greenes Camp and to return as soon as possible, they are to come by the river road and keep their Rout Secret as they will probably meet further orders on their way up or directions where to join our Camp.

by order of the Governor

I am in sir your [illegible] Servent

Peter Deveaux [Signature]

to
Lt. Col. Cunningham
Com of the Militia at Spirit Creek
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No. 10
Publick Service
To
Lt. Col. John Cunningham

Express

14 Mar. '82
No. 10
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14th of March 1782 
Dear Sir
Yours of yesterday I acquired my 10th Div.
 The General is gone but may have left the necessary orders about the plower, with Lieut Bradley the Officer of the Blockhouse-- had you reservations to my going with last to the Blockhouse, or while I was there acquainted me with your want of a Waggon to carry the plower, I could have secured one for that purpose, but now I doubt it being in my power. Therefore you had better send pack horses this day for the purpose of carrying it to the Beaver dams tomorrow. Because I expect  at our orders will be to March punctually from the Beaver dams  on Saturday Morning. therefore ought to be their the evening before. I am in your most humbled Servant
Robt Anderson


Coll. Cunningham
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Col. John Cuningham

Express
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February 12th 1788-
D'r
Sir
I intended to have been at your gen'l muster Saturday, but this day my horse fell with me and hurt my leg, worse than ever man was before, that I do not expect to ride for some time. I intend to have a large Scout to Rendervouse [rendezvous], at the Scull Shole on Thursday 21st. Instant you will therefore, Send me one hundred men officered and in order for a Scout of 15 days with provision &c. to Said place on Said day. I intend to go myself if I am able. I expect you get them Volunteers if not by Draft or otherways, you may inform the men of the act of assembly to
authorise any three men to find one to serve during the war to be cloathed and armed by those who substitute him The federal constitution is ratified by this State have no further acts since I wrote you
I am your friend &c Elijah Clarke
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On Publick Service
Col. Johnn Cunningham

Upper Battallion
Wilks County

No. 19
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Sir 
you will immediately draught your Militia into three divisions, one of which is to horsemen the other two to be ready to do duty on foot when ever called upon, [word crossed out] you will send Twenty five men with proper Officers out of your first division into Franklin County to be under the direction of John Gorham Esq. to do a tour of fifteen days duty from the time they arrive at Mr Gorhams & to be relieved by men from your own Battallion & to furnish their own provisions, you will also Send Twenty five men officered as afore said to the station on Broadriver, above the Scull Shoales, to be furnished & relieved as the others, untill you receive further orders from me, I am [JC]
Col. John Cunningham 
E. Clarke BGen’l
19th June 1787
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Col. John Cunningham
Upper Battallion Wilks
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Sir
In consequence of Orders from his honour the Governor. You will allow no beaching party of yours to cross the Oconee River or act offensively against the Indians; but keep up [yours - crossed out] stations as usual. I expect you will hear from me again in a very few days.

I am sir your most obt
Elijah Clark BGenl 
July 3rd 1787

N.B.  Send a return of your battallion as I wish to make a [illegible] return
Col Cunningham
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No 14-

121L.     Ded 82     No
                                 9

(faded writing that is written sideways down the middle of document).
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12th of December (unreadable year)
Be glad you will order the different comp in
their County to meet at beard Spring on Tuesday
the 2 (illegible) th of this instant, with their amount accoutrement in good order, not forgetting Capt. (Duo hard to read)  pray let the orders (illegible) as soon as possible


Urijah Clark Col.

Col Cunningham
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   Col. John Cunningham

   (faded writing illegible under name)


(Bottom left corner illegible)
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Dear Family
I rec. yours by Mr Carter which Informed me of
great confusion in your parts for which I am very sorry to hear, as that is the case you will cause some Fortification to be Imediately irected at the most Convenient places for the benefit of the Inhabitants as you are the best Judge where shall leave it to your self, am very happy is to hear that you have
to the Inhabians  of [illeg]
Continue so to do, you will liken Cause to be
stopt all horses arms, ammunition and  [illeg]
that may be offer to be Carryed out of the [illeg]
Our frontiers are much distressed we have been very busy this few days have follow
the Indians as far as Oakmulgee hill two and recovered some horses which they have stole on tuesday night last shall send to Augusta Imediately shall wright every thing particular power shall be better able to inform you after I get an answer from there - am Sir with every respect yours &c
Elijah Clarke Col
at Benj Knoxes
12th May 1786

Col. Cuningham
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Tugaloo 7th September 1786
Lt. Col. this is Inform you that we have Certain Inteligence that there Is a Large party of Creeks Now on the frontier which mean to strike from Tugaloo to the Oconee the settlement is now in the Greatest confusion and is about to leave the place and I expect to be Commander in Chief of the District by Tomorrow for I don't think that there will be five men left Except the Small Guard you Sent you therefore please to send on a Reinforcement immediately if you mean to protect the place under the comm of a proper Officer. We have Large Crops and if it is left it will be a great support to the Enemy. You'd also please to let me know punctual What I can depend on for I mean
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To Stand if posible tho the whole Support must come from you youl please to let me know by the Barer I have also inteligence that the Creek
Indians have taken three forts at Cumberland.
I have nothing more Extra but with Esteem am Lt. Colo Your most Obbd
Jess Walton
No. 19
Please to send back Express if the men is not Ready to March.
Colo John Cunningham
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[Illegible]
Colo John Cuningham
upper district
Hand by Wm. Davis
Wilks County
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Dr Sir
Sept [Illegible] 1786
I see yours by Mr. Davis, in which you mentioned you had ordered for the first Division, to hold themselves in readiness to march at a minutes warning which is very site. Majr. Fassiath has gone to Charleston, concerning of armes and has not returned, whether he will get any or not I cannot say Insigned of the men all going Horse back, their  is no such orders if the men makes it their choice to side at their own such, I think it will be better for them. They law says no Horse shall be paid for only the Horses that goes in [Illegible] horses service neither is their any Horse to be [Illegible] except it is for the light Horse, nor not them with or [Illegible]
orders from the Governor. Insigned of your Embodying [Illegible] I think it wd be as well without except [Illegible] their will be a grate many Defaulters, if you do it [Illegible] matter how soon you begain upon them--you [Illegible] twenty men out of the Second Division to Wm. Harrington [Illegible] of
more where you think necessary, and [Illegible] Comisary to furnish [Illegible] The time is [Illegible] that it is impossible for to send to Capt Saxton to have his men here in time to go on this Expedition-- The talks that Mr.Gilbearg & the Chiefs of the nations has sent to the Governor, is for every man to move of the south side of [Illegible]gahee by the last day of this month, on them termes the Indians are not to go to war but if not they are determined to fall upon the Inhabitants 
which convinces me their will be a war. You will keep out Spies one from Wm. Herrington another from [Illegible] other Station that you shall appoint, Wm. Harrington will go from his station if you think he will do. If the Spies cannot find themselves horses you will be oblige to have horses impressed for them. You will receive orders to march by the last day of this month, if not before-- I wish you to go if you can make it. Comments, I think one or both of the other field officers had better stay.) I am in your Humble Servant
Elijah Clark
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[unintelligible] Sept 27th
Yours by A. Graves Dated 24 of this the stand I need. On last Monday their was two men killed in Green within three hundred yards of Winslett fort on Richland Creek, about eight Days ago their was one man killed near Greensborough three days afterwards their was two wounded near the same place, last Friday Cap Fidlen at the Shulsholes got two men wounded lost seven guns and all
their Horses & Close; the men were a
gether fodder & had left their Horse & Guns
which caused the Indians to get them.
Col. Barber with a small reconiting party was
over the [unintelligible] River and was killed on by about forty Indians; killed three men & himself wounded this happen the 14 of this Inplan. I get the alarm about one o'clock in night; & that night  [unintelligible] found of a [unintelligible] 8 men; and went & buried the dead, and then pursued the murders; but finding their was not the least probability of overtaking them, I took another rout & accidently happen to fall on a large Trail coming in to the Inhabitants, which I pursued an hill se came up with them. before they got in. This we had a very sharpe Ingagement for about Two hours; and guns continued ior five hours some times very Sharpe--fixing the attack happen in af
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bad a laugh as every 

I
am Satisfied we killed 25 or 30 Decd on the
Ground of them; and have every reason to believe
we killed a good many more. In short we give
of
them a complete Drubing the men have ┃
a
making herited and had they a been on
&
open Ground I am there
very few would a
made their escape.
We took eighty seven large
parks from them beside Blankets Kittles
and a number of other things. We have every
reason to think their was upwards of a hundred
Inders
I
Inrigan
of the States
on your
Quarter youll Exet them where you think
.
of their is now but Walters family
it is not with while to keep a guard
their but be sure a keep up the other
ations as you mentioned in your letter
If you send her I will you
an order the Washington for 25 to ponder
and Leach according and 22 June for your
thing
Battle of
in your power, I much doubt their
making a house, the I shall hear from their
C
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Colonel Cunningham & Johnson

15 July '82

and took possession of Savannah 10th July 1782 having been previously evacuated

No. 13
Lieut. Col. John Cunningham
Wilks County
[Illegible]
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Savannah 15th July 1782
Dear Sir / I have not had it in my powr to write you till this time but now have the pleasure
of informing you that on the 10th of June
we got  persesion of this town and that the hole of the British troops saild down to Tibe Island where they Confirm at this time but expect them to sail from that place every
day the cheat of the marchants have
continued in town who have great stores
of salt and all kind of goods which the Inhabents may get for purchase on good terms. as to purchaseing negroes it is out of my power as there will be non sold on this quarter the English have Carred all they could get with them to the amt at least between 4000 or 5000 which will pervent us from selling any at all
I am Sir your very Humble Servt
E. Clark
Colo Cuning Ham
PS I should have wrote Mr Thos Carter,
but expect is is gone if not Let him see what I wrote you
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Publick [illegible] Col. John Cunningham Wilkes
by M. Harrington
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Tugaloo 5 July 1787
D'r Sir take this Oppertunity to Inform You
that we have long lookt for assistance from your Battallion but finding none have Come to hand the people have got out hope of Receiving any, and from that Circumstance and Some late news from the Nation handed in By Timothy Barnet
and also that no Relief is to Come from You have Set the Settlement to Breaking the familys on the move this morning and Several Others preparing
You'l therefore please to hurry on assistance
as Soon as possible Otherwise this place will Shortly be a Vacuated 
I have the Honour to be your Most Obdt and
Verry Humble Servt
Jesse Walton
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[ILLEGIBLE]
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Dr Sir
This is a short notch of a letter from Timothy Barnett Dated August 18th '67, he mentions that he is convinced from their present disposition they will commit hostilities; theirfore thinks it highly necessary; for the Inhabitants on the frontier from the mouth of River Altamaha upwards, to be prepared to meet them; as it is very uncertain where they will Strike the first blow; but undoubtedly where they expect the least resistance, from every circumstance he says he has reason to believe they will be outrageous in a very short time; as some of the lower Towns has been to Pensacola and returned with a large supply of amunition.
Sir you'll not neglect keeping up the
Stations at Wiltons & Harringtons
I am Sir yours &c
Elijah Clarke
Sept 16th '67
This in Last
Col Cuningham
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On Public Service

Col John Cunningham
to be forwarded by [Illegible] Ragland

Upper Battallion
Wilkes County
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Sir
Agreeable to orders from his honor the Governor to me directed, you are hereby ordered to Muster your Battallion as soon as you conveniently can & make a return of every man capable of bearing arms, together with the number of arms in your Battallion to me, immediately, -- I am Sir
Your Able Servant
E. Clarke, B. Genl.
24th April 1787
Col. Cunningham
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Col John Cuningham
Hand by
Corp. Harrington Wilke
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Sir
In consequence of mind on being committed by the Indians on Tagola. You will send ten men out of your battallion to Harrington for twenty Days [Illegible], with Twenty Days provisions and your Receipt shall be taken for so much of their
Service tax; you'll keep with that station untill further orders. I am very sorry to hear that your Quarter ordered out with Major Ragland is not gone and hope that you will not fail in
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Send the defaulters immediately to him; at Knoxes Port

I am Sir Yours
Elijah Clark BY
Dec. 24th '67

B You'll not fail in sending these men to Harrington Station immediately. 
E Clark

Col Cuningham
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Dr Sir
After my best Inspects, I inform
you that I have nothing
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To Colonel John Cunningham Commander porfavour of the Uper
Lieut. Watson Battalion

No. 21
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Sir
After my Compliments to you & your family I main to Inform you that I came from the OConeys last night & Discoverd No Sign. There has not been from over the River Since the Battle we Luck for them Every moment Cp Clarks Men Never Came to Me there was
A Sergant  & 7 men at Capt Fargust on Sunday Last I Dont Expect I Ever will get any
Assistance So pray Let Mr Wattson my first
lifttenant have at Least 8 guns and what
powder & lead you Can Spear As I am Sure
The will be in This Week as There is Nothing
to hinder them I want you if you will be So Kind as to write to Stokes as he Keeps the Men at his fort, and sayeth that he will protect them so if you write to Mr. Stokes it will alter the Case Send a good Suply of powder & lead And
I will Out you to no troble as I main to Do what lieth in my power To Put you to the Least Troble. Nomore but I
But I Remain Sir you Most Obedient Servt
To Serve
Samuel Nelson
BP
October 3th 1787
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Col John Cunningham
Wills
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Sir

In consequence of this late mischief being done upon on Fogola you will immediately send an officer and fifteen men to Col [Illegible] in Franklin County. They will continue their at a guard for fifteen days

I am in your [Illegible]
Elijah Clark Bly
Jan 1st 38

Col Cunningham
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29 Apl 82
No 12-
To N6
Col
John Cunningham 
Wilkes County
Page 128

Dear Sir
I Received your Letter Safe to Hand and
I am much oblidge to you for your Inteligence,
I shood a Note to you by Mr Barnett
But I expected you was over the River & barnett
Wood not Promise to go over, we have done
but Little Yet The Confiscation bills have been
Given Read But have not Yet gone Through
I Beg if any shood Happen That you wood give me The earliest Inteligence you Possibly Can. 
I also beg You wood Order General Muster On Monday next.
I am Sir with due Respect Your most Obedt. Faith. Servant.
E. Clarke
29th April 1782
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John Cunningham
at 
Oconee River
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Camp at Shoulderbone 15th October 1786
If you will move the Troops under your Command as soon as possible to join this Brigade, you will immediately find a battalion and 25 men as a fatigue party to clear your Incampment. I am to Request of you not to suffer any person to cross the River without a pass from under my hand.

Sir I have the honor to be
Your [Illegible]
John Twiggs

Colo Cunigame

/NB you will order the fatigue party to bring with them 8 or 10 axes.
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22 March '81
No 4
Major Cunningham at or near Gen Pickins camp
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Camp 12 Miles North Rutledge
Ford Saturday -
2nd March - 1781 -
Dear Major/
I am now to Inform you that I am this far on my way I would wish to wait but find it Impracticable
I Must Earnestly Intreat of you my Dear friend to Let me know the Circumstances of Matters In full or to Come on with all the Men you Can with all Speed If you find that there is any posiblity of our Succeeding from the face of Matters. Dont Delay my
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Dear friend as the whole of Our
Country Depends on Our Success and
your approach will answer Essential
Service. Several of Our friends is Under
Sentence of Death and it is probable
that we may Stay the Execution -
Therefore lot to Trifleing Matters put
a Stop to your Coming
but as soon as a Horse Can Come
Let me know by Express without
Delay am now fixed for a March
and shall Rely on you -
I am Dear Sir Your Very Humble Serv't
Elijah Clark -
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No 3.
Maj Cunningham
17 March '81


Major John Cunningham 
[Vertically in bottom center of document]
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The National Archives
Form VAM-51
12-5-41

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD8

Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

Name    Cunningham, John   

Grade    Private

Line    New Jersey

Warrant Number    8215

Acreage    100

Issued    June 16, 1789, to Thos. Coyle, assignee 

--------

*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates.  Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800.  Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in the National Archives.
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My Dear Colo                       3rd March 1782
I Just Mention a few words to you - 
Begging of You to Send the Gorgett for Captn 
Prince, I Expect to Set out Tomorrow, -
the Colo Clark has note for you begging the favour of you to come up, If you Should not come up this Evening pray Send it by Buttler -
If you Should pray bring it with you -
or I Shall at his Request leave it at his fathers-
I have no more to add. Only the Colo 
Intends Starting to Camp on Thursday -
next
I am Sincerely Yours
H Manadue
Colo Cunningham

[I Expect in 3 weeks to Return appears in left margin]
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Col Cunningham
March 3d '82
No. 9
Publick Service
Colonel
John Cunningham
By Wm Butler

[N-.11 appears in left margin]
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3rd March 1782
Dear Colo
I am Just Arived from Augusta and shall be Extreamly Glad to see you hear as I have something of Notice to Relate to you to Tedious 
to Mention here I have Sent you an Express I Directed to the Genl & I Beg my Dear Sir that you will Hurry off a man with It as fast and soon as
you Possibly can as Matters of Consequence is Inclosed which I shall Relate to you - Therefore I beg you will not Omitt this Service
I am Sir with Every Respect your
Humble Serv't
E. Clark

[To Colo Cunningham appears in left margin]
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Mrs Henry Mashburn,
Rochelle,
Ga.
The person whose signature is shown
above, called at this office Apr. 26, 1939,
and requested photostatic copies of 
three pages in pension claim, W. 6752,
based upon ser. of John Cummingham,
also, another abstract, as she had
to surrender the one we did send
her, to be used with an application
for membership in a society.
MHC
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HENRY MASHBURN          J. D. FITZGERALD
MASHBURN & FITZGERALD
DEALERS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND FARM PRODUCTS
GROWERS OF PAPER SHELL PECANS
ROCHELLE, GEORGIA
[Business Logo to left of Letterhead]
[HIGHEST MARKET PRICES PAID FOR COTTON COUNTRY PRODUCE BOUGHT AND SOLD to right of Letterhead]

United States Department of Pensions,
Washington, 
D. C.

My dear Mrs. Finch,

When I was in your office last week you said it was unnecessary for me to hire a typist to copy the pension record of one John Cunningham, Revolutionary soldier, but that a generous draft would be typed in duplicate for me by an employee in your department. Upon my arrival home, I do not find such a letter in my mail, and for fear it may have been mislaid I am writing to ask that check up on this for me. I find that my sisters and I have to submit originals with applications to the D.A.R., instead of the copies as heretofore, so will you please make triplicate copies instead of the promised duplicates. If necessary I shall be glad to pay for any additional expense, only I hope to have the copies soon.

Thanking you in advance,
I am,
Very truly yours,
Mrs. Henry Mashburn [Signature]
Mrs. Henry Mashburn
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Amos Richardson on 
1780 Sept. 3mo to Kings Mountain 
1781 feb 10mo Capt Alexander Clark 
and marched to Augusta Ga remain there 9 weeks then march Clark
Aff. Ap 1781 for 9mo
And remain with John Cunningham
(Illegible) 781  7 mo
R Gulley dec. was a prisoner in Charleston taken on the Santee River, after March 1780- (illegible) 1 w and made his escape in July 1781
Aff. Saw Cunningham at the Battle Cowpen Jan 1781
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Please furnish in triplicate - record of John Cunningham - W - 6752
Mrs. Henry Mashburn
Rochelle, GA
Jan 22, 1937
personal request
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Barnwell, S. C 
August 4, 1937
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you please send to me in triplicate the abstract of the pension claim W-6752 - John Cunningham. 
Will greatly appreciate it if you will make this and send to me just as soon as possible
yours truly
Mrs. J Aubrey Estes
Mrs. J. Aubrey Estes
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Atlanta Georgia
Aug 6th 1937
Veterans Administration
Washington D.C.
Please copy pension record of Col. John Cunningham. Claim W. 6752 in triplicate and send to me as soon as possible. Thank you for your kind attention to this matter,
Very Sincerely yours
Mrs. Andrew S Marshall
334 Moreland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA
Moc # WC-6752
For Mrs Finch Rev. War 8/9/37
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May 3, 1939
John Cunn8ingham
w. 6752
BA-J/{unintelligible word]; MLB

Mrs. Henry Mashburn
Rochelle
Georgia
Dear Madam:
You are furnished herewith, as requested, photostatic copies of three pages of documents which were submitted in support of the claim for pension, W. 6752, based upon service John Cunningham in the Revolutionary War, also an abstract from all papers in that claim.
very truly yours,
A. D Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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BA-J/MLB
NO. 460
April 26, 9
War & Navy, Branc 970
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section xxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rev. War claim for pension of John Cunningham,
File No. W. 6752
Actual one of each page
75 cents 3 pages
kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 inches at top of each page and return papers in folder with corresponding name and number. The word omit written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
These were the reports from the Comptrollers office
Columbia, NM Ed Hayne  & family record
Dec 15, 1838
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Copied for M.L.B
August 13, 1937
BA-J/EEL
John Cunningham - w. 6752
Mrs. J. Aubrey Estates
Barnwell
South Carolina
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request an abstract in triplicate of the pension claim, W.6752, of John Cunningham, soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The record of John Cunningham follows as found in pension
claim, W.6752, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of John Cunningham are not shown,
While a resident of Abbeville District, South Carolina, John Cunningham entered the service early in the Revolutionary War, served as Captain of the 2" Georgia Battalion for about three years, then as Major Commandant under Colonel Dooley; as Major and Lieutenant Colonel under Colonel Elijah Clarke, and from December 29, 1781, as Colonel of the Georgia Militia. During his service he was in the battles of Long Cane and Cowpens
and at the siege of Augusta and served to the close of the war in 1783, all of his service being in the Georgia troops, all dates of service not given. After the Revolution, he continued
to serve in defense of the inhabitants against Indian hostilities in Georgia, where he had forts erected, guarded the country and
kept out spies until May 10, 1786, when he was commissioner Colonel of the Upper Battalion of Wilkes County, Georgia, and served in that capacity for several years, or until all hostilities
with the Indians ceased.
It is shown in the claim that on account of his services, John Cunningham was granted about one thousand acres of bounty land by the State of Georgia,
He died March 12, 1829, in Elbert County, Georgia.
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John Cunningham, while stationed at Clarke’s Fort on the Georgia line, not far from his home in South Carolina, married August 10, 1781, Ann Davis, the date and place of her birth and names of parents not given.  At the time of their marriage they were both living in South Carolina near the Georgia line and soon after marriage settled in the State of Georgia.

Soldier’s widow, Ann Cunningham, was allowed pension on her application executed September 17, 1838, at which time she was aged seventy-six or seventy-seven years and a resident of Elbert County, Georgia, where she was still living in 1845.  She died March 19, 1849.

Four of Ann Cunningham’s brothers served with her husband, John Cunningham, in the Revolution, their names not stated.

The following names of children of John Cunningham and his wife, Ann, are shown in the claim:

Elizabeth Cunningham -  born February 20, 1783, married ____ Wanslow or Warnslow.

Franklin Cunningham - born August 14, 1784, in 1838, living in Elberton; in 1850, in Eagle Grove, both in Elbert County, and still there in 1851.

Johnson Cunningham - born February 14, 1876, died August 11, 1809.

Joseph I. or T.(?) - born March 11, 1788, died September 18, 1809.

James S. Cunningham - born March 9, 179_, died December 29, 1824.

John A. Cunningham - born December 16, 179_, 
(Illegible)

In 1851, the only children still living were Franklin Cunningham, then living in Elbert County, Georgia;  John A. Cunningham and Elizabeth Wanslow or Warnslow.

In 1838, one Franklin Cunningham, of Elberton , Georgia, was agent for soldier’s widow, Ann Cunningham, his relationship not shown.  In 1840, he was still of Elbert County.

In 1845, one F.B. Cunningham witnessed the signature by mark of Ann Cunningham, and in 1851, he made affidavit in Elbert County, Georgia, no relationship to the family shown.
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In 1846, one Henry Anglin, a resident of Jackson County, Georgia, and a member of the Baptist church there, stated that his wife, whose name he did not give, and John Cunningham's wife, Ann, were cousins, but gave no further details. 

Very Truly yours

George H. Sweet
Acting Executive Assistant
To the Administrator
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War Section.
Decmber 13, 1914.
Commander W. S. Crosley, U. S. N.
U. S S. Florida,
Navy Yard,
New York City.

Sir:
In response to your letter of the tenth instant, you are advised that it appears from the papers in the claim of John Cunningham, W. File No. 6,752, Rev. War. that he served as Captain of the 2nd Georgia Battalion and as Major, Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel of Georgia Militia during the Revolutionary War, dates of service not stated, and was engaged in the battles of Long Cane and Cowpens and at the siege of Augusta.  On May 10, 1786, he was appointed Colonel of the Upper Battalion of Wilkes County, Georgia Militia.
He married, August 10, 1781, Ann Davis and died March 12, 1829 in Elbert County, Georgia. She was allowed pension on an application executed September 17, 1838, while a resident of Elbert County, Georgia, aged seventy-six or seventy-seven years.
She died March 18 or 19, 1849.  Their children were
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V.L.M. Intials are written in upper right corner

Ref.
Elizabeth born February 20, 1783, married ____
Wanslow or Warnslow;  Franklin born August 14, 1784;  Johnson born February 14, 1786;  Joseph T. born March 11, 1788;  James S. born March 9, 17__ (illegible);  John A. born December __, 17__ (illegible);  Franklin, John A. and Elizabeth Wanslow or Warnslow were the only surviving children in 1851.

Very respectfully, 
GM Saltzgaber (signature)
Commissioner.
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August 17, 1937
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BA-J/EEL
John Cunningham-W.6752

Mrs. Andrew S. Marshall
334 Moreland Avenue, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the pension record, claim W.6752, in triplicate, of Colonel John Cunningham , of the Revolutionary War.

The record of John Cunningham follows as found in the pension claim, W.6752, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.

The date and place of birth and names of the parents of John Cunningham are not shown.

While a resident of Abbeville Distrct, South Carolina, John Cunningham entered the service early in the Revolutionary War, served as Captain of the 2nd Georgia Battalion for about three years, then as Major Commandant under Colonel Dooley;  as Major and Lieutenant Colonel under Colonel Elijah Clarke, and from December 29, 1781, as Colonel of the Georgia Militia.  During his service he was in the battles of Long Cane and Cowpens and at the siege of Augusta and served to the close of the war in 1783, all of his service being in the Georgia Troops;  all dates of service not given.  After the Revolution, he continued to serve in defense of the inhabitants against Indian hostilities in Georgia, where he had forts erected, guarded the country and kept out spies until May 10, 1786, when he was commissioned Colonel of  the Upper Battalion of Wilkes County, Georgia, and served in that capacity for several years, or until all hostilities with the Indians ceased.

It is shown in the claim that on account of his services, John Cunningham was granted about one thousand acres of bounty land by the State of Georgia.

He died March 12, 1829, in Elbert County, Georgia.
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John Cunningham, while stationed at Clarke's Fort on the Georgia line, not far from his home in South Carolina, married August 10, 1781, Ann Davis, the date and place of her birth and names of parents not given.  At the time of their marriage they were both living in South Carolina near the Georgia line and soon after marriage settled in the State of Georgia.

Soldier's widow, Ann Cunningham, was allowed pension on her application, executed September 17, 1838, at which time she was aged seventy-six or seventy-seven years and a resident of Elbert County, Georgia, where she was still living in 1845.  She died March 19,1849.

Four of Ann Cunningham's brothers served with her husband, John Cunningham, in the Revolution, their names not stated.

The following names of children of John Cunningham and his wife, Ann, are shown in their claims.
Elizabeth  Cunningham.....born February 20, 1783, married _ Wanslow or Warnslow.

Franklin Cunningham.....born August 14,1784 in 1839 living in Elbergon; in 1850 In Eagle Grove, both in Elbert Co. Ga. and still there in 1851.

Johnson Cunningham.....born February 14, 1786, died Aug. 11, 1809.
Joseph I or T(?).....born March 11, 1788, died Sept. 18, 1809.
James S. Cunningham.....born March 9, 179-, died Dec. 29, 1824.
John A. Cunningham.....December 16, 179- (illegible)

In 1851, the only children still living were Franklin Cunningham, the living in Elbert County, Georgia; John A. Cunningham and Elizabeth Wanslow ro Warnslow.

In 1838, one Franklin Cunningham or Elberton, Georgia was Agent for soldier's widow, Ann Cunningham, his relationship not designated.  In 1840, he was still of Elbert County.

In 1845, one F. B. Cunningham witnessed the signature by mark of Ann Cunningham, and in 1851, he made affidavit in Elbert County, Georgia, no relationship to the family shown.
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In 1846, one Henry Anglin, a resident of Jackson County, Georgia, and a member of the Baptist Church there, stated that his wife, whose name he did not give, and John Cunningham's wife, Ann, were cousins, but gave no further details. 
Very truly yours
George H. Sweet
Acting Executive Assistant\
to the Administrator
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May 7, 1939
Mrs. Henry Mashburn
Rochelle
Georgia
John Cunningham
W. 6752
BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter just received, following up uyour personal request of April 22, for the Revolutionary War record, in triplicate, of John Cunningham, W. 6752.
The record of John Cunningham follows as found in pesnion claim, W. 6752, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of John Cunningham are not given. 
While a resident of Abbeville District, South Carolina, John Cunningham entered the service early in the Revolutionary war, served as Captain of the 2nd Georgia Battalion for about three years, then as Major Commandant under Colonel Dooley; as Major and Lieutenant Colonel under Colonel Elijah Clarke, and from December 29, 1781, as Colonel of the Georgia Militia. During his service he was in the battles of Long Cane and Cowpens and at the Siege of Augusta and served to the close of the war in 1783, all of his service being in the Georgia troops, no dates of service gien. After the Revolution, he continued to serve in defense of the inhabitants against Indian hostilities in Georgia, where he had forts erected, guarded the country and kept out spies, until May 10, 1786 when he commissioned Colonel of the Upper Battalion of Wilkes County, Georgia and served in that capacity for several years, or until all hostilities with the Indians ceased.
It is shown in the claim that on account of his services, John Cunningham was granted about one thousand acres of bounty land by the state of Georgia. He died March 12, 1829, in Elbert County, Georgia.
John Cunningham, while stationed at Clarke's Fort on the Georgia line, not far from his home in South Carolina, married August 10, 1781, Ann Davis, the date and place of her birth and name of parents not given.
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At the time of their marriage they were both living in South Carolina near the Georgia line and soon after marriage settled in the State of Georgia.
Soldier's widow, Ann Cunningham, was allowed pension on her application executed September 17, 1838, at which time she was aged seventy-six or seventy-seven years and a resident of Elbert County, Georgia where she was still living in 1845. She died March 19, 1849.
Four of Ann Cunningham's brothers served with her husband, John Cunningham, in the Revolution, their names are not stated.
The following names of children of John Cunningham and his wife, Ann, are shown in the claim:
Elizabeth Cunningham, born February 20, 1783 Married Wanslow or Warnslow
Franklin " " August 14, 1784; in 1838 living in Elberton; in 1850 in Eagle Grove, both i9n Elbert Co, Ga and still there in 1861.
Johnson " " February 14, 1786; died Aug. 11, 1809.
Joseph I. or T. (?) " " March 11, 1788; died Sept. 18, 1809
James S. " " March 9, 179-; died Dec 29, 1824
John A. " " December 16, 179-; (illegible)
In 1851, the only children still living were Franklin Cunningham, then living in Elbert County, Georgia; John A Cunningham and Elizabeth Wanslow or Warnslow. 
In 1838, one Franklin Cunningham, of Elberton, Georgia, was agents for soldier's widow, Ann Cunningham, his relationship not designated. In 1840 he was still of Elbert County. 
In 1845, one F. B. Cunningham witnessed teh signature by mark of Ann Cunningham, and in 1851 he made affidavit in Elbert County, Georgia, no relationship to the family shown. 
In 1846, one Henry Anglin, a resident of Jackson County, Georgia, and a member of the Baptist Church there, stated that his wife, whose name he did not give, and John Cunningham's wife, Ann, were cousins, but gave no further details. 
Very truly yours
A.D Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the administrator
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Mrs. Henry Mashburn
Rochelle
Georgia
Dear Madam:
May 7, 1937
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
JOHN CUNNINGHAM
W. 6752
BA-J/MLB
Reference is made to your letter just received, following up
your personal request of April 22, for the Revolutionary War record,
in triplicate of John Cunningham, W. 6752.
The record of John Cunningham follows as found in pension claim,
W. 6752, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of John
Cunningham are not given.
While a resident of Abbeville District, South Carolina, John
Cunningham entered the service early in the Revolutionary War, served
as Captain of the 2nd Georgia Battalion for about three years, then as
Major Commandant under Colonel Dooley; as Major and Lieutenant Colonel
under Colonel Elijah Clarke, and from December 29, 1781, as Colonel
of the Georgia Militia. During his service he was in the battles of
Long Cane and Cowpens and at the Siege of Augusta and served to the
close of the war in 1783, all of his service being in the Georgia
troops, no dates of service given. After the Revolution, he continued
to serve in defence [sic] of the inhabitants against Indian hostilities in
Georgia, where he had forts erected, guarded the country and kept out
spies, until May 10, 1786, when he was commissioned Colonel of the
Upper Battalion of Wilkes County, Georgia, and served in that capacity
for several years, or until all hostilities with the Indians ceased.
It is shown in the claim that on account of his services, John
Cunningham was granted about one thousand acres of bounty land by the
State of Georgia. He died March 12, 1829, in Elbert County, Georgia.
John Cunningham, while stationed at Clarke's Fort on the Georgia
line, not far from his home in South Carolina, married August 10, 1781,
Ann Davis, the date and place of her birth and names of parents not given.
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At the time of their marriage they were both living in South Carolina
near the Georgia line and soon after marriage settled in the State of
Soldier's widow, Ann Cunningham, was allowed pension on her application
executed September 17, 1838, at which time she was aged seventy-six
or seventy-seven years and a resident of Elbert County, Georgia, where
she was still living in 1845. She died March 19, 1849.
Four of Ann Cunningham's brothers served with her husband, John
Cunningham, in the Revolution, their names not stated.
The following names of children of John Cunningham and his wife,
Ann, are shown in the claim:
Elizabeth Cunningham, born February 20, 1783; married __Wanslow or Warnslow. 
Franklin " " August 14,1784 in [illegible] living in [illegible] in Eagle Grove both in Elbert Co. Ga., and still there in [illegible].
Johnson " " February 14 1786; died August 11, 1809
Joseph I. or T. (?) " " March 11, 1786; died Sept. 18, 1809
James S. " " March 9, 179-; died Dec. 29, 1824.
John A. " " December 16, 179- (illegible)

In 1851, the only children still living were Franklin Cunningham,
then living in Elbert County, Georgia; John A. Cunningham and Elizabeth Wanslow or Warnslow.

In 1836, one Franklin Cunningham, of Elberton, Georgia was Agent
for soldier's widow, Ann Cunningham, his relationship not designated.
In 1840 he was still of Elbert County,
In 1845, one F. B. Cunningham witnessed the signature by mark of
Ann Cunningham, and in 1851 he made affidavit in Elbert County, Georgia,
no relationship to the family shown.

In 1846, one Henry Anglin, a resident of Jackson County, Georgia,
and a member of the Baptist Church there, stated that his wife, whose
name he did not give, and John Cunningham's wife, Ann, were cousins,
but gave no further details.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12 - 5 - 41
BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD

NAME: Cunningham, John Private
GRADE: Private
LINE: New Jersey
WARRANT NUMBER: 8215
ACREAGE: 100
ISSUED: June 16, 1789 to Thos. Coyle, Assignee

*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800.
Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in the National Archives.