Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18613, James Blackwell, N.C.
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Service [printed]: NC 
Blackwell, James  
Number [printed]: W. 18613
Temperance
CONTENTS
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Blackwell, James 
[On side] Blackwell, James
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[top left]
RL.
See letter 19 Dec 1845 to Honorable D.H. Lewis, Senate. Same, June 10 1846 do the same 6 August 1846-
Same, Honorable H.W. Hillard March 12 1847

[Vertical in middle\
Payable to Mary [wife of] of Martin Nalls, Elizabeth, wife of Shem Cook, and Sarah wife of Archibald Clapton, Temperance, wife of Shem Cook Jr. and Rose Blackwell.

[right]
[missing but probably North Carolina] 4206
[missing]

1824
[missing] in the State of N. Carolina who was a Capt in the _____ commanded Captain _____ of the _____ commanded ____ in the N. Carolina [missing] for troops for 6 months [missing] 3 mo. [illegible] Cav. 3 Mo Cap Cavy.
[Published] on the Roll of N. Carolina 
[missing] of 87 Dollars 50 [Cents]
[per] annum, to commence on the 4th [missing] March, 1831 and terminating [missing] 14 July 1840 [illegible] day
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of [missing] 1845 and sent to Honorable [missing] Sylvester Esq. Present

Arrears to the 4th of
Semiannual allowance ending

Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3rd.
Recorded by F.S. Evans, Clerk, Book 6 Vol 1 Page 182
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James Blackwell married Elizabeth Clopton the 17th day of July 1767 and she deceased 1768. Then married Temperance Pope the 2nd day of April 1772. 
Mary Backwell was born the 14th day January 1773. 
Elizabeth Blackwell was born the 23rd day of Nov. 
 1774
Sally Blackwell was born the 19th day of July 1778. 
Temperance Blackwell was born the 14th day of February 1781.
Rose Blackwell was born the 19th day of September 1783.
John C Blackwood was born the 5th day of March 1786 and deceased in his 9th year.
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Judith A Blackwell was born the 24th day of January 1788
Joseph and James Blackwell was born the 5 day of October 1790 and Joseph deceased the 17 day of utline[?] 
Martain Naul was born the 10th of June 1767  married Mary Blackwell his wife the 23rd day of August 1790. 
Betsy O K Naul was born the 30th day of July 1792 
Willis B Naul was born on the 11th day of February 1794 
Penelope was born on 
John Naul was born on the 25th day of August 1797 
Blackwell, James
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[Crossed out]
Adm.
Hon. W.N. Edward of NC 
House of Rep.
[written along left side] Blackwell
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State of N. Carolina
On this 8 day of November 1819 before me one of the Judges of this Supreme Court for said state personally appeared James Blackwell aged about eighty-eight years, resident in this county of Granville in said state who being by me duly and on according to law, saith on his oath whether this following declaration to obtain the provisions of the late act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of this United States during the revolutionary war. That this said James Blackwell was enlisted by Capt. John Dickerson in Granville aforesaid on or about the 20th May, 1774 for three years in the company commanded by said Dickerson in the Cavalry of the N. Carolina line and Continental Establishment. That he continued to serve in said corps until the 10th May 1777 when he was discharged by [crossed out] said Dickerson at General Allen Jones' in Northampton County in said state. That he was stationed sometime at Wilmington in said state under the command of General James Moore and Colonel Frank Nash, officers of the Infantry of he N. Carolina line and Continental Establishment by whom he was hence marched to Charleston South Carolina, where he was stations several; months at Haddrell's Point. That he is in reduced circumstances in life and stands in need of this assistance of his country for support. That he has no other evidence of said service
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except the discharge and affidavit which accompany this.
Sworn to before me this 8th day of November 1879 Leonard Henderson
James Blackwell

and also appeared before me at the same time who made oath that they are well acquainted with James Blackwell and verily believes that he served in the revolutionary war as stated in the above declaration and further declared upon oath that the said James Blackwell is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
Sworn to before me this day and year aforesaid.

I, [blank] Judge of the [blank] Court for N. Carolina hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that James Blackwell did serve for the terms of nine months at one time on Continental Establishment in the war of the revolution against the common enemy. It also appears to my satisfaction that the said Blackwell is in reduced circumstances in life and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. That the said [blank] and [blank] who made the above affidavit are credible witnesses and I now transmit the
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proof and proceedings laid before me to the secretary for the Department of War.

State of N. Carolina
I William Robards Clerk of the Supreme Court for N. Carolina hereby certify that the Honorable Leonard Henderson whose signature appears to the foregoing statements [is one] of the Judges for this Supreme Court for said state. Given under my hand seal of office, this 4th day of December 1879

William Robards
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584
North Carolina
James Blackwell
of Granville Co. in the state of N. Carolina who was a Private in the North C. Independent commanded by Corps of Rangers in Cap. Dicerkson's Company line for the term of one year 
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8th of Nov. 1819

Certificate of Pension issued the 21st of Mar 1820 and sent to the Hon. W.M. Edwards House of Representatives

Arrears to 4th of Mar 1820 $30.16
Semi-anl.[semi-annual] all'ce [allowance] ending 4 Sep 1820 $48
3mo 4/31 23/30 $78.16

Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.
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11.83h
North Carolina 
Temperance Blackwell, Decd [deceased]
widow of James 
Who died on the____ of __ in the State of___
who was a private and captain of cavalry in the ____ commanded by Captain ____  of the ____ commanded by ____ in the Revolution 
line for 12 months and 22 days private 3 months Captain

Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville at te rate of 128 Dollars 05 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1830 [could be 1836\ and end February 14 1840

Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Dec 1856 and sent to F.F.C Triplett

Arrears to the 4th of ________
Semi-annual allowance ending - Present

Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by G.T. Getty Clerk, Book [illegible] Vol 1 Page 293
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the [illegible] Section of the act of Congress passed July 4th 1836

State of North Carolina, Granville County
Court of Pleas and quarter sessions November term 1844

On this the 7th day of November 1844 personally appeared before the Court of Pleas and quarters sessions for the said County of Grennville (now in session) Shem Cook Sr, a resident of the adjoining county of Franklin and state of North Carolina, aged 79 years, who being first duly sword according to law, maketh oath that he is a son in law of Temperance Blackwell, dec'd [deceased], widow of James Blackwell dec'd [deceased] who lived in Granville County State of North Carolina, and was a private soldier Lieutenant and Captain in the war of the Revolution in the North Carolina miltary and as such served the United States several tours in the Revolutionary war.
That this declarant lived in the neighborhood of the said James Blackwell when he served in the Revolutionary war and has frequently heard him talk about serving in the war of the Revolution and does believe that the said James Blackwell did serve as stated above for proof that the said James Blac-
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kwell did service in the Revolutionary war and afterwards bore the reputation of having served in the said war. This declarant refers to his elderly neighbors,
That this declarant cannot tell the length of time the said James Blackwell served in the war. That the said James Blackwell died about the year of Eigtheen hundred and twenty-four (1824) leaving a widow, Temperance Blackwell surviving him who died on the 14th day of February Eightenn hundred and forty (1840) leaving the following children surviving her, to wit; Mary who intermarried with Martin Kall, Elizabeth who intermarried with the declarant Shem Cook Sr., Sarah who intermarried with Archibald Clopton, Temperance who intermarried with Shem Cook Jr., and Rose Blackwell all of lawful age,
The declarant in behalf of his wife and the other heirs of the said James and Temperance Blackwell further sets forth upon his said oath that to the best of his information and belief the said James and Temperance Blackwell were married in the year of seventeen hundred and seventy-two (1772) and that they did live together as husband and wife.
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till the death of the said James Blackwell.
That the said Temperance Blackwell did not marry after the death of her said husband James Blackwell but remained his widow till death.
In further proof of the said marriage the declarant has procured the original Family Record and a copy of the marriage Bond and herewith sends there;
Sworn to and subscribed on this the 7th day of November 1844 in open Court. 
J.M Wiggins C.C.C.
Shem [his mark] Cook 

State of North Carolina, Granville County

I James M. Wiggings Clerk of the Courts of Pleas and quarters serving for the said County of Granville (now sitting_ do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence was this day furnished the said court that James Blackwell a Revolutionary Soldier died about the years of Eighteen hundred and twenty four (1824) That Temperance Blackwell his wife died on the 14th day of February Eighteen hundred and forty (1840) leaving the following children surviving her to wit:
Mary who intermarried with Martin Nall, Elizabeth who intermarried with the Declarant Shem Cook Sr., Sarah who intermarried
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with Archibald Clopton, Temperance who intermarried with Shem Cook Jr. and Rose Blackwell all of lawful age.
I also certify that satisfactory evidence was furnished the said court, that the said James Blackwell did serve in the Revolutionary War against the common enemy and after the war bore the reputation in his neighborhood of having served in the said war and that satisfactory evidence was also furnished the said Court from a copy of the marriage Bond and Family Record, that the said James and Temperance Blackwell were lawfully married in the year of seventeen hundred and seventy two [1772], that they did live together as husband and wife till the death of the said James Blackwell, that the said Temperance did not marry after the death of her said husband James Blackwell but remained his widow till her death. And I further certify that it was shown the said Court that the Declarant Shem Cook Sr. is respectable and to be believed.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office at Oxford on the 7th day of November A.D. 1844
James M. Wiggins, Clk [Clerk]
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December 19, 1931
BA-J/ADE ILL

Mrs. Melvin Lucas
R. F. D.
Napton, Missouri.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter relative to James, William and John Blackwell, Revolutionary War pensioners.

You are furnished herewith the records of James Blackwell and William Blackwell, which are the records of the only soldiers of those names found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.

The data relative to James Blackwell are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 18613, based upon his service in the Revolution.

James Blackwell of Granville County, North Carolina, enlisted and served twelve months and twenty-two days as a private in Captain
John Dickerson's Company of North Carolina Light Horse and was discharged May 10, 1777. He served three months as captain in the Granville County North Carolina Cavalry and was discharged November 17, 1781.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 8, 1819, while a resident of Granville County, North Carolina, aged about
eighty-eight years.

He died April 1, 1823 or in 1824.

Soldier married July 17, 1767 Elizabeth Clopton, who died in 1768. He married April 2, 1772 in Granville County, North Carolina, Temperance Pope, who died February 14, 1840.

The following children were allowed the pension due their mother: Mary, who married Martin Nall, Elizabeth, who married Shem Cock,
Sr: Sarah, who married Archibald Clopton; Temperance who married them
Cook, Jr. and Rose Blackwell.
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Family record:

Mary Blackwell born January 14, 1773
Elizabeth Blackwell born November 23, 1774
Sally Blackwell born July 19, 1778
Temperance Blackwell born February 14, 1781
Rose Blackwell born September 19, 1783
John P. Blackwell born March 5, 1786, deceased in his ninth year.
Judith A. Blackwell born January 27, 1789
Joseph & James Blackwell born October 5, 1796
Martain Naul born June 10, 1767, married Mary Blackwell, August 23, 1790
Betsey O.K. Nall born July 30, 1793
Willis B. Nall born February 14, 1794
John Wall born August 23, 1797

Because of the very large number of requests similar to yours and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, this office is able to furnish only two histories of Revolutionary War soldiers to each inquirer.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER,
Assistant to Administrator.
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Robt Burtons Rep
for the certificates

Certificates for W. James Ellis
Newbern Town
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A List of Auditors cert delivered Capt. James Blackwell of Granville County by James Ellis of New Bern, March 10th 1786

No. | Sum | Interest | 
1 | 20.5 | 3.16.10 |
2 | 32 | 6.7.5 | 
3 | 31 | 7.14.10 | 
4 | 25 | 5.7.3 | 
5 | 12.16 | 3.2.7 | 
6 | 32.15 | 6.11.7 | 
7 | 18 | 2.13.2 | 
8 | 22.10 | 4.5 | 
9 | 16.10 | 3.19.4 | 
10 | 25.10 | 6.7.1 | 
11 | 16.12 | 3.19.8 | 
12 | 16.12 | 3.19.8 | 
13 | 16.12 | 3.19.8 | 
14 | 19.10 | 4.11.8 | 
15 | 14.10 | 3.15.3 | 
16 | 18.15 | 4.13.9 | 
17 | 14 | 2.14.10 | 

Sum Total
Principal £353.17
Interest 76.19.7
£430.16.7

1780 Aug 8 this day the above certificates are delivered unto me to be transmitted to Mr. James Ellis of New Bern [illegible] Burton

Blackwell, James
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State of North Carolina
I Leonard Henderson one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the State do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction from the affidavits all accompanying this that James Blackwell did serve for the term of nine months at one time in Continental Establishment in the war of the revolution against the common enemy It also appears to my satisfaction that the said Blackwell is reduced circumstances in life and stands in need of his country's assistance for support. That Shemuel Cooke and John Peace Jr who made the affidavits aforesaid are credible witnesses as I now transmit the proof and provisions laid before me to the secretary for the war department.
8th Nov AD 1879
L. Henderson
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This day came before me James Hornsby and made oath that James Blackwell substituted him to serve a twelve months tour in the regular service in the year of our Lord seventeen hundred and seventy nine eighty [1779-1780] and I marched on with Charles Floyd until I met with Cader Parker a recruiting officer to whom I delivered said Floyd as a substitute for me who was received by said Parker in place of James Blackwell sworn and subscribed to before me one of Justices of the Peace in and for the county of Granville this the third day of September eighteen hundred and nineteen[1819]

John P. LeMay Jr. 
James Hornsby
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State of North Carolina, Granville County
This day came Shem Cook before me Thomas Y Cook one of the Justices of the peace for the aforesaid and maketh oath that he is personally acquainted with Captain James Blackwell of said county and that he well recollects that he was in the service of his country in the Revolutionary War and the Continental line, and that he after heard said Blackwell discharged his duty with great credit. and further knows said Blackwell is in reduced circumstances in life and needs the assistance of his country.
Subscribed and sword to the 6th day of November 1819 John Y Cook Jr.
Shem Cooke

No. Carolina, Granville County
This day John Peace Jr. of said county recollects that Captain James Blackwell was in the Revolutionary War under Captain John Dickenson of the Cavalry and that said Blackwell as he has ever heard discharged his duty with great creit and he further knows said Blackwell needs the assistance of his country.
Subscribed and sworn to Nov. 6th 1819
John Y Cook Jr
John Peace Jr.
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James Blackwell
W.F. 18,613
NC
Discharge
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[illegible] James Blackwell belongs to [missing] Confirmed of Light Horses Command [missing] John Dickerson is Discharged from that [missing] as Witness my hand this 10 day May 1777
John Dickerson
3 mo [illegible]
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James Blackwell
W.F. 18613
N.C.
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Wilmingon Novem the 17th 1791
This is to Certify that Capt. James Blackwell from Granvill [Granville] Count [crossed out] has served a tour of duty in the House there by discharged.
3mo Capt
John Butler
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
ADY

October 30, 1930.

Dr. Blackwell Markham,
First National Bank Building,
Durham, North Carolina.

Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers
in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 18613, that James Blackwell of Granville County, North Carolina enlisted and served twelve months and twenty-two days as a private in Captain John Dickerson's Company of North Carolina Light Horse and was discharged May 10,
1777.
He served three months as captain in the Granville County North Carolina Cavalry and was discharged November 17, 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 8, 1819 while a resident of Granville County, North Carolina, aged about eighty-eight years.
He died April 1, 1823 or in 1824.
Soldier married July 17, 1767 Elizabeth Clopton,
who died in 1768. He married April 2, 1772 in Granville County, North Carolina, Temperance Pope, who died February 14, 1840.
The following children were allowed the pension
due their mother: Mary, who married Martin Nall, Elizabeth who married Shem Cook, Sr., Sarah, who married Archibald Clopton, Temperance, who married Shem Cook, Jr. and Rose Blackwell.

Family record:
Mary Blackwell born January 14, 1773.
Elizabeth Blackwell born November 23, 1773.
Sally Blackwell born July 19, 1778
Temperance Blackwell born February 14, 1781
Rose Blackwell born September 19, 1783
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John P. Blackwell born March 5, 1786, deceased in his 9th year
Judith A. Blackwell born January 27, 1789
Joseph and James Blackwell born October 5, 1796
Martin Naul born June 10, 1767, married Mary Blackwell, August 23, 1790
Betsey O.K. Nall born July 30, 1792
Willis B. Nall born February 14, 1794
Penelope born ........
John Nall born August 25, 1797

This is the history of the only James Blackwell found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau and said records fail to afford any information in regard to Thomas Blackwell of North Carolina.
Very truly yours,
E.W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner
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DR. BLACKWELL MARKHAM
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLDG.
DURHAM, N. C.
August 28, 1930

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:
I would appreciate any information which you may give me in regard to the following persons in North Carolina who received pensions
for fighting in the Revolutionary War.
James Blackwell, tenth regiment, Bradley's Co., enlisted July 20, 1778.
Thomas Marcum, private,
Thomas Blackwell, private.
If you have copies of the affidavits submitted by these men in applying for pensions I would like to have copies of them.
Thanking you, I am
Yours very truly,
Blackwell Markham

BM/NT
[Stamped] U.S. Pension Office Aug 29 1930
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[stamp]
US Pension Office
Jun 13 1916
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON

OFFICE OF
AUDITOR FOR INTERIOR DEPARTMENT
IN REPLYING QUOTE INITIALS

June 12, 1916.

The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 9th instant.
you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, at Fayetteville, North Carolina, the records of this office show last payment to have been made to
James Blackwell, Priv. Army Rev., certificate No. 16584 at $8.00 per month, to March 4, 1820, to the pensioner who resided in Granville County, N. C., for many years, but the date of his death is not shown.

Letter herewith returned.
Respectfully,
Oscar A Price
Auditor
By
[blank]
Deputy Auditor.

FORM3577.
Ed. Jan. 24-11-2,000.
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[stamp] US Pension Office Jun 13 1916
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[oval stamp] RECEIVED PENSION SECTION JUN 10 1916
[stamp] Office Auditor Interior Dept Date Received Jun 10 1916
Rev War Section Division[crossed out]
S File No. 41439
James Blackwell

AW Ex'r
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C., June 9, 1916

Sir:
For use in the above-entitled claim for pension, you are requested to furnish this Bureau with a report in the case of James Blackwell pensioned under the Act Mar 18, 1818, from Nov 8, 1819 by certificate No. 16584, which issued Mar 21, 1820, rate $8 per mo. North Carolina Agency, showing date of last payment of pensions, name of person paid and date of soldier's death

Very respectfully, 
G.M. Saltzgaber
Commissioner.

The auditor for the Interior Department, 
Treasury Department.
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41439
Revy Invalid
File No. 41.439
James Blackwell
Priv Rev War
Act: 18th March 18 [1818]
Index: Vol. [illegible], Page 49
Arrangement of 1870

[written along the side]
1916 June 9 Aud. Int. for date of death AW
1930 Oct 30 Hist. to Dr. Blackwell Markham 
1931 - Dec. 17 Hist to Mrs. Melvin Lucas. See letter - William Blackwell, B.L.M. 1861-300
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Revy Widow, &c.

File No. 18613
Temperence [Temperance] Blackwell Widow of James Blackwell Capt. Rev. War.
Act: July 4th, 1836
Index: Vol. A, Page 68
Arrangement of 1870
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James Blackwell
W.F. 18,613
N.C.
A statement of expenses of James Blackwell in Oct. and Nov. 1776, and March 3, 1777.
A statement of travelling expenses, signed James Blackwell. A receipt for money received from Capt. James Blackwell as pay for services, signed R. Banks, dated Sept 25, 1784.

The above papers have been removed from this case in order to send them to the War Dept.
F.W. Apr 6, 1911
[written along side] Sent to War Dept. Jan 16, 1913.
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[top] 6366
Temperance Blackwell deceased
act July 4, 1836, No. Carolina
H.H. Sylvester
[written over it]
Declaration of the Heirs of Capt. James Blackwell

[middle] 6366 
Temperance Blackwell
deceased N.C
[illegible] H.H. Sylvester Jan 14, 1843
Act 4 July 1836

[bottom]
[illegible] to Hon. H.W. Dillard March 12th 1847
W.F. Green Dec 28 1839
F.F.C. [illegible] Jan 3/55
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North Carolina Roll,
Temperance Blackwell a widow of James, who was a private and Cap. of Cavalry N. Carolina troops
Act July 7, 1898
12 mo 22 days private of Cav. $53.05
3 mo Capt of Cavalry 75.00
[total] $128.05

From March 4, 1836, to Feb 14, 1840 when he died.
To Willie J. Winston, Act use of Elizabeth Cook, Sally Clapton, and Rose Blackwell, as surviving children.

F.F.C. Triplett,
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Heft- 600
2
833
40
8.33
40
------
333201 [illegible] 50
or Lws 66.66
4 H 60.10
4 by 40.00
40
 337
----
$549.60
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14/6160
4/6160
---
154000
/105
12  mats &22 [illegible] or  [illegible]
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North Carolina Roll
Temperance Blackwell, who was the widow of James who was private and Captain of Cavalry N/C. troops.
Ac Act July 4, 1836
12 mo 22 days priv caly $53.05
3 mo Capt Cavalry 75.00
[total] $128.05
Cc March 4, 1831, to Feb 14, 1840, when she dies.
[illegible] former payments at $87.50 per ann [annum]
To W.J. Winston, [illegible] of Elizabeth Cook, Sally Clopton and Rose Blackwell, any holder
J.J.C. Triplett
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June 10 40
William Nall
Hon. D.H. Lewis
Senator
[written along side] Commissioner of Pensions
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9 June 1846
Sir
I shall be glad to hear from you in relation to the subject of this enclosed letter. Please return the enclosed letter.
Respectfully, 
Your obedient servant
D.H. Lewis

J.L. Edwards Esq.
Com of Pensions
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Aug 5 46
William Nall
N.C. [illegible]

Hon. D.H. Lewis
Senate

[written along the side'
James L. Edwards Esq
Comm of Pensions
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August 5, 1846
Sir
I take the liberty of sending you the enclosed letter which I wish returned with such remark, upon it as you may think pertinent.
Respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
D.H. Lewis

J.L. Edwards Esq.
Com. Pensions
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State of North Carolina, Franklin County

On this the 4th day of November, 1844, personally appeared before the undersigned one of the acting Magistrates in and for the said County of Franklin Isaac Winston Senior, a resident of the said county and state, aged 88 years who being first duly sworn according to laws maketh oath that he was well acquainted with James Blackwell deceased and his wife Temperance Blackwell deceased, whose heirs are applying for a pension for the Revolutionary services of their deceased Father the said James Blackwell.
That this deponent lived a near neighbour to the said James Blackwell in time of the Revolutionary war and was well acquainted with the same James Blackwell from that time until his death.
That this deponent served a three month tour in the war of the Revolution in Infantry, and that he well remembers that nearly every day he served during the said three months tour, he saw the said James Blackwell in Captain John Dickerson's company of Cavalry; and he believes the said James Blackwell was then a Lieutenant under Captain John Dickerson.
This deponent further sets forth upon his said oath that he understood and believes the said James Blackwell was afterwards a Captain in the Revo
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-lutionary war and that the said James Blackwell after the war always bore the reputation of having been a Captain in the war of the Revolution; but this department cannot tell how long the said James Blackwell served as lieutenant nor how long he served as Captain in the Revolutionary war; 
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date first above written before me. Issac Winston.
His X Mark, Isaac Winston, Senior

I the said Justice of the Peace do certify that Isaac Winston Senior is known to me to be a man of truth and respectability and that his statements are entitled to full and ample credit.
Given under my hand the day and date first above mentioned,
Isaac Winston
I William T. Perry Clerk of the Courts of Pleas and quarter sessions for Franklin County State of North Carolina do hereby certify that Isaac Winston is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 5 day of November, 1844
W.T Perry, CCC
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Apl 30 45

Enclosed you will find a certificate of the Courts of NC [illegible] payments made to Capt James Blackwell who served in the militia of said state which you will please place on file with the papers of Temperance Blackwell his widow. 
I am respectfully,
H H Sylvester
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Washington City
March 24 45
Sir
[illegible] the declaration and proof
in the case of Eliz Phillips decd of Menden
the act of July 7 1838.
I also enclose, proof of the service of James
Blackwell his widow Temperance Blackwell of NC has
papers upon you [illegible]: also a certificate of
the Seal of State of N.C. Showing that militia draft is that State were usually [illegible] 3 mos: a is was  when called out by law, that was generally
the period for which the service [illegible] reg; with  a letter 
from you of that subject dated Feb 22 41
and or on the subject of the claim of Mr Blackwell

I am Very Respectfully
Henry H Sylvester
a
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State of North Carolina, Granville County
Nov 4, 1844
Personally appeared before me Jonathan M Stone one of the Justices of the for said county, George Williams aged about sixty two years and after being duly sworn according to law deposeth and sayeth that he was personally acquainted with James Blackwell from the time of his recollection until until his the said Blackwell's death and that he bore the title of Captain from his first acquaintance with him and that he always understood that he was a revolutionary soldier and did service in the revolutionary war against the common enemy Whether the said Blackwell derived the title of captain from having services as captain in the war or not this department cannot say only from reports of the neighbourhood but that he has never heard contradicted per this deponants say
Sworn and subscribed to before me this day and date above written
J M Stone
George Williams 
His X mark

I Jonathan M Stone one of the Justices of Granville County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that George Williams the above witness lives neighbour to me and that I have been acquainted with him for many years and I believe him to be a man of truth and respectability and his oath entitled to full credit given under my hand this 4th day of Nov 1844

JM Stone
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North Carolina, Granville County

Sir,
I James M. Wiggins Sr. Clerk of the Courts of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid, hereby certify that Jonathan M Stone, Esquire, whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate is and was at the signing thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Granville County; and that to all his official acts as such full faith and credit should be given.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of my office at Oxford, the 6th day of November AD 1844
James M Wiggins, Clerk
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State of North Carolina, Franklin County

On this day the 5th of November 1844 personally appeared before the undersigned one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the said County of Franklin, Tilmon Patterson, a resident of the said county and state aged eighty three years who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following statements, to wit, that he was well acquainted with James Blackwell, deceased and his wife Temperance Blackwell, deceased whose heirs are applying for a pension for the Revolutionary services of their deceased father the said James Blackwell. That this deponent served a two month tour under the said James Blackwell as his Captain in the Revolutionary War.
That this deponent does know that said James Blackwell was a Captain in the war of the Revolution in Cavalry in the year 1781 because this deponent served the said two months tour when the said James Blackwell was his Captain.
Sworn and subscribed to on the day and date above written before me Tilmon Patterson

Thomas Howerton JP

I, the said Thomas Howerton Justice of the Peace as above do hereby certify that Tilmon Patterson is known to me to be a man of truth and respectability and that his statements are entitled to full credit.
Given under my hand and seal this 5th day of Nov 1844.
Thomas Howerton, JP seal
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State of North Carolina, Franklin Count
I William J Perry Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the aforesaid county of Franklin certify that Thomas Howerton whose name appears to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing an acting Justice of the Peace in and the county of Franklin and further that full faith and credit are due to his official act, as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office at office as serving this [illegible] day of Nov AD 1844
WT Perry CCC

[written along the side]
6366
Temperance Blackwell deceased
NC
Act 4 July 36
m 72 d 24
admd
3 mon pri Caly
3 mo Cap Cavalry
87.30

H H Sylvester
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Raleigh, NC
Comptroller's Office
I William J Collins Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the state of North Carolina do hereby certify that the name of James Blackwell appears of Record in the office as having had the following special artifacts found in his favor for military service. One certificate found 10 June 1783 for thirty four pounds two shillings and six pence (£34.2.6) See Books No 2 Page 44 Also one other certificate found 10 June 1783 for J Blackwell for seven pounds (£7) See books P No 39 page 7 also one other certificate for James Blackwell for five pounds five shillings and two pence (£5.5.3) See Book A Nall page 7 also one other certificate in the name of James Blackwell for Eleven pounds Fourteen Shillings and Eight Pence (£11.14.8) given under my hand and seal this 24th day April 1845

William Collins Compt.
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Mrs. Bryant dec was
[illegible]
Ruffins Mills NC
April  25

James A Craig [illegible]

Col. H.H. Sylvester
Washington City, DC
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Ruffins Mills, NCarolina
25 April 1845

Dear Sir,

I herewith enclose you the declaration of Mrs. Martha Smith of Rockingham Co NC. Please attend to this claim.

I also enclose you additional proof in the case of George Nease's widow.

I forwarded about 4 weeks ago a Certificate of the Comptroller of North Carolina, in the care of the widow Molly Nease whose Declaration under Act 1838, was on file in the Pension office--The Secretary has very obligingly favoured me with the enclosed certificate of £34.8 paid to the husband George Nease in addition to that [illegible] in the former Certificate. Please give this Claim your early attention.

I also forward you the additional Certificate I was promised showing that £58.2.4 was paid to James Blackwell. The Comptroller says by comparing the present with that former Certificate he sent, you can readily ascertain how much additional pay is had over the £39 just sent. I hope you will pay Special attention to this part of the Comptroller's contribution--By comparing the Two Certificates the entire amount paid can be correctly ascertained. 

I forwarded you on the 6 [illegible] Mrs. Anne Ellen Bryants' Declaration under Act 7 July 1838. Relinquishing her claim to a pension under Act 4 July 1838. Mr. Edwards in his letter on this
claim stated that he would allow Mrs. Bryant full pay as private under Act 1838. The papers I think were enclosed to you.

I have been at no little expense recently in procuring Certificates from the Comptroller of Public Account for NC. 
I have already paid within the last two months $95.00.
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and at this date, have not had a return from a single case, except Mrs. Bryant, (sister of Col. Archibald Lyttle).

I  hope you will give my claims your early and [illegible] punctual attention. I have forwarded you some good claims and such as I trust will be allowed without any difficulty.

I have several other certificates I will send you ere long.
I remain, Dear Sir,
Very Respectfully 
your obedient servant,
James A Craig
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Brief in the case of Temperance Blackwell, deceased, widow of James
Granville County and State of North Carolina
act July 4, 1836

Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.

The claim of Temperance Blackwell, deceased, was admitted on the 9th of May, 1845, under the Act of July 4, 1836, for three months' service as a
private, and three months as a Captain of Cavalry--the estimate of service
having been mainly predicated upon payments shown by the Books of the comptroller of North Carolina, and original discharges in the possession of Mrs. Blackwell's family. Other service claimed in the rank of private,
lieutenant, and captain, was disallowed for the reason that it was not sustained as required by the regulations. W. Triplett, the agent in the case has however, filed further testimony from the office of the comptroller of North

[beginning of printed form not related to written documentation]
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? if so, what?
[end of printed form]

Carolina, which covers nine months and twenty-two days' ["service" marked out] additional
service as a private of Cavalry, and for which an increase of pension has been allowed. Mrs. B. died Feby 14, 1840; an administrator on her
Estate has been appointed [illegible]

The present certificate is in lieu of one erroneously issued on the 8th [illegible] under the Act of July 7, 1838, which has been cancelled by the Commissioner.

W. Ogden Niles
Examining Clerk.

Name and residence of Agent
F.F.C. Triplett Esq.
Present.
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Temperance Blackwell, deceased, North Carolina
[illegible], Act July 4 1836 at $87.50 per annum

One of the children in this case, viz
Mary Noll, wife of Martin Noll, states that her portion of the pension has not been received by her. Be [illegible] to look at the voucher, and say whether ['or not' is marked through] the
whole amount of pension has been paid, and
if so, to whom payment was made. If any
portion remains unpaid, say to whom it is due.
Pension office
June 10, 1846

Mary Noll joined in a power of attorney to Elijah
Fuller, authorizing him to draw the whole of the pension due--he [illegible] $782.63--on the 9 June 1845 at the agency.

JH
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Franklin Con N.C.
Aug 28, 52

Dear Sir:

In 1848 the heirs of James
Blackwell, who was a Captain in the
Revolutionary War, drew $1500.00 or there--
about. James Blackwell died on the 1st
day of April 1823. The proof of this fact
& of his service is filed in your Department. But it is believed by the heirs that the fact of his being a Capt was not set forth in the Certificate of 1848 upon which the sum mentioned was drawn. It would seem that this amount would scarcely suffice to satisfy the claims of a private Soldier surviving the said war as long as did Capt James Blackwell. The fact that he was a Captain is as notorious & can be as easily found as that he served in the war.

It is therefore most respectfully submitted
that some error must have been committed in the former proceeding in
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this matter. We would inquire whether upon the  [illegible] that he was only a general soldier, this [illegible] is sufficient to satisfy his
claims? [illegible] whether the fact of his being
a Captain was known to the Department
 and if so, are not his heirs entitled to larger pay? Lastly, if it is true that his rank was omitted in the former certificate, will not the Department be satisfied with proof of that fact in addition to the
evidence already filed?


Most Respectfully,  W.F. Green

Com of Pensions
Washington City, DC
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Temperance Blackwell
NC [illegible] 1836

Hon L. P. Waldo 
Comp Pensions
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Washington, Dec 28 1854

Sir:

I enclose a certificate in the case of
Temperance Blackwell deceased--NC admitted under the act of 4 July 1836--
This certificate shows [illegible] due to his heirs and for which I ask in certificate. 

Very respectfully,
F.F.C. Triplett
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Revy case
Temperance Black
will, deceased N.C.
Act 1838
[illegible]

Temperance Blackwell
Capt James--
NC [illegible] 1836

F F Triplett
Present
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State of North Carolina
Franklin County

Louisburg NC
March 16th 1855

This day personally appeared before
me Peyton J. Brown--one of the acting justices
of the peace in and for the county of Franklin and state of North Carolina, Solomon
Fuller, who first being duly sworn, certifies
that he is well acquainted with the children of Temperance Blackwell deceased who was
the wife of Capt James Blackwell. That the
said Temperance Blackwell died in the 
month of October 1840 and that there are
now surviving her only three of her children
to wit, Sally Clopton, Elizabeth Cook &
Rosana Blackwell--that Elizabeth
Cook is a widow & about seventy eight
years of age--Sally Clopton is about
eighty years of age also a widow--
Rosana Blackwell never married
is around seventy six years of age
Sally Clopton & Rosanna Blackwell
reside in the County of Granville & State
of North Carolina and Elizabeth Cook
in the County of Franklin & same 
state.

Solomon his mark Fuller

P J Brown JP
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State of North Carolina
Franklin County

I Young Patterson
Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter
Sessions for the County aforesaid Certify
that Peyton I. Brown whose signature
appears above is and was at the time of
signing the same an acting Justice of the
Peace in and for the County of Franklin
aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn
and that the same is his genuine signature.

Given under my hand and
and Seal of Office at office
in Louisburg this the 16th
day of March AD 1855
Y. Patterson CCC
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Capt Tripett
Present
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State of North Carolina
Franklin County

This day personally appeared
before me Etheldred Glosson an acting
Justice of the Peace for the county aforesaid
Horace Cook and Thomas Y. Cook
who being duly sworn upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, say that they are and were well
acquainted with the children of Temperance Blackwell widow of Capt James Blackwell and that there are now living of said children to the best of their information and belief the following Mrs. Elizabeth Cook residing in Franklin County
and about eighty years of age, Sally Clopton
residing in Granville County aged about seventy five years, and Rosa Blackwell of the same county and about seventy years of age--these are the only children now surviving of the said Temperance Blackwell.

H Cook
T.Y. Cook

Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 9th of April AD 1856
E. Green JP ["seal" with circle drawn around it]

State of North Carolina
Franklin County

I Young Patterson Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid Certify that Etheldred Green whose signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time
of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Franklin aforesaid. Duly commissioned & sworn and [illegible] the same is his genuine signature.

Given under my hand and seal
of office at office in Louisburg
this 9th day of April AD 1856
Y. Patterson CCC
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State of NoCarolina
Franklin County
I Jno D. Hawkins Presiding Magistrate
of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said
county do hereby certify that Young Patterson
who made the foregoing certificate was at
the time and is Clerk of said Court, that 
his attestation is in uniform of law and
our faith and credit are owe to his official
acts. Given under my hand & private
seal [illegible]this 10th day of April 1856

Jno D. Hawkins ["seal" in circle]
Presiding magistrate
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Payment to be made
at Fayetteville
by James Huske, Esq.
Agent for paying pension=
ers, in the Agency of
North Carolina

Recorded in the Pension
Office, in Book D Vol=
ume 1 Page 293 by
G.T. Getty Clerk
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Claim for Military Service.

I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States,
of the 7th July 1838, Temperance Blackwell deceased, widow
of James Blackwell, who was a Private and Captain
in the Revolutionary war, was entitled to a pension at
the rate of One Hundred and Twenty Eight 05/100 dollars
per annum, commencing 4th March 1836, and ending
14th February 1840 when she died.

And that the amount due, as aforesaid, is
payable to Willie J. Winston, Administrator for
the benefit of Elizabeth Cook, Sally Clapton,
Rosa Blackwell, and any other surviving children.

[Written over the above text is]
Cancelled \
George C. Whiting
10 Dec 1856

Given at the Department of the Interior,
this Eighth day of December
one thousand eight hundred and fifty six
R. McClelland
Secretary of the Interior.

Examined and
Countersigned.

George C. Whiting
Commissioner of Pensions.
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Pension Office, December 8th 1856.
Sir: Be pleased to inscribe on your roll, under the act below mentioned, the following names, and pay the pensions as directed opposite the names.
Respectfully,
[illegible]
Commission of Pensions.

to James [illegible], Esq.,
Pension Agent

[the following is a table. transcribing here column by column. "Cancelled" is written on top of the text below]

NAMES/RANK./ACT. Revy/ANNUAL AM'NT/COMMENCEMENT OF PENSIONS/CONTINUATION OF PENSIONS./ 
Temperance Blackwell, dec'd
widow of James,/ Priv. & Captain/July 7TH, 1838/$128.05/March 4th 1836/February 145h 1840
Payable to Willie J. Winston/Administrator for the benefit of Elizabeth Cook, Sally Clapton, Rosa Blackwell, and any other surviving children.
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Please to look at the vouchers filed in the care of
Temperance Blackwell, widow of James Black-
well, N. Carolina, act '36--and in form me
when the power of attorney of Mary Nall,
authorizing Elijah Fuller to draw the money
is dated, as the magistrate who executed
the papers, as well as his residence.
JL Edwards
6 Aug 1840

Power of Attorney dated 1st June 1845
Magistrate name, Willis Thornanton, The Clerk of Franklin
County certifies that he is a Magistrate and resides in
the County of Franklin--all the Heirs, 5 in number join
in the same power of Attorney to M. Fuller; and it
is [illegible] by Isaac H. Winston and Elizabeth Perry
in addition to the Magistrate.
B [illegible] Boyan [?]
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I certify that I have always understood that
John Dickerson commanded one of the
companies of Rangers raised by the State
of No Carolina, which were taken on the
Continental Establishment by a Resolution
of Congress the 31st July 1776 and that
I was well acquainted with the said
John Dickerson.
Nath Macon
Washington City
18th Mar 1820

[drawing of right hand pointing to right] It is a mistake in the declaration of Blackwell that he enlisted in 1776 for three years--he
entered service in 1776 for one year
Blackwell's statement is corroborated by Journal of March 1, 1776
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[very faint script]
Capt Cavalry
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Raleigh
Comptrollers Office

I William F. Collins Comptroller of Public Accounts certify that the [names] of James Blackwell is to be found upon the records of this office as having had a Special Certificate found in  his favor for thirty four pounds two shillings and six pence. as will appear in Book No. 2 page 44 which certificate was issued in June 1783 by Mebane and Nichols also one other certificate appears to have been found for Five Pounds Five Shillings and Two pence as will appear in Book
No 11 Brown Cover page No 7 Letter [illegible] of certificate 140 date of the cash certificate not given, these certificates were paid into the Treasury office from lending sources and were
found under Acts of the Legislature to pay the officers and soldiers of the Revolutionary Army, given under my hand and Seal of Office
this 19th day February 1845
William F Collins Comp.
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State of North Carolina
Comptroller's Office

I, William I. Clarke, Comptroller of public accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry person for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows, to wit:
James Blackwell
Paid for thirty four days' service in Expedition to Moore's Creek against Scotch Tories in February and March 1776 £3 S8 specie Book No 175 page 3 £3 specie November 1776
Book G No 17 page 35 £11 S14 D8 specie X
Book A No. 11 page 7 £5 S5 D2 X
Vol. C 5048 £1 S15 X

Army Certificate or Indent issued by Auditors of Hillsboro District No. 1343 April 21st 1783 £8 specie Ditto No. 255 June 1783 £34 S2 D6 X specie

Vol. C 2466 Captain James Blackwell & Company of Granville County for Militia Services £616  S8 specie

In testimony whereof I have hereunto
subscribed my name and affixed my
seal of Office this 18th day of January
AD 1853
William J. Clarke, Comptr.
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Brief in the case of Temperance Blackwell, deceased, widow of James
Granville County and State of North Carolina
act July 4, 1836

Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.

The claim of Temperance Blackwell, deceased, was admitted on the 9th of May, 1845, under the Act of July 4, 1836, for three months service as a private, and three months as a Captain of Calvary--the estimate of service having been mainly predicated mainly upon payments shown by the Books of the Comptroller of North
Carolina, and original discharges in the  possession of Mrs. Blackwell's family.
Other service claimed in the rank of private, lieutenant and Captain, was disallowed
for the reason that it was not sustained as required by the regulations. Mr. Triplett, the agent in the case, has, however, filed further testimony from the office of the Comptroller of North Carolina which covers nine

[printed text not part of above entry] Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?[end of text]

months and twenty-two days' additional service as a private of Calvary, and for which an increase of pension has been allowed. Mrs. B. died
Feby 14, 1840; an administrator on her estate has been appointed.

[illegible] The present [illegible]
[illegible] under the Act of July 7, 1898, which
[illegible]

W. Ogden Niles
Examining Clerk

Name and residence of Agent
F.F.C. Triplett, Esq.
Present
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4.206
North Carolina [unknown]
Temperance Blackwell, deceased
widow of James
who died on the [blank] 1824
of NC in the State of [blank]
who was a Private & Captain of Calvary in the [blank] commanded
by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded
by [blank] in the Revolution
line for Increased from $87 50/100
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville
at the rate of 128 Dollars 05 Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of
March, 1831 and end February 14th 1840

Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of
Dec'r 1856 and SEnt to
FFC Triplett, Present

Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-annual allowances ending
Issued in lieu of cert under Act 7th
July 1838 dated Dec'r 8 1836

Revolutionary Claim,
Act July 4, 1836
Section the 3d

Recorded by G.T. Getty Clerk
Book D Vol. 2 Page 382
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/Copy/

Know all men by these presents, that we James
Blackwell and Thomas Banks both of Granville
County in the Province of North Carolina are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord the King His heirs and Successors in the sum of fifty pounds Proclamation money, which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and each of our heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this second day of April Anno. Dom. one thousand seven hundred and seventy two.

The condition of the above obligation is such
that whereas the above bound James Blackewell hath this day of the day of these presents obtained a license for a marriage to be celebrated between him and Temperance Pope. Now if it shall not hereafter appear that there is any lawful cause to obstruct the said
marriage then this obligation to be void  otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Sign'd Seal'd and delivered
in presence of 
Reuben Searcy

James Blackwell (Initials of James Wiggins follow)
Thos Banks (Initials of James Wiggins follow)

North Carolina
Granville County
I James M Wiggins, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforementioned, certify, that the foregoing is a
full, true, and perfect transcript of the marriage
bond of James Blackwell (except the date which
is in plain and legible figures) arguably to the original on file in my office.

In testimony whereof, i have hereunto
Subscribed my name and affixed the
Seal of my office at Oxford, the
5th day of November AD 1844
James M. Wiggins, CCC
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State of North Carolina
Franklin County

Be it subscribed that heretofore, to wit, at a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions opened and held for the County aforesaid at its Court House in the Town of Louisburg on the second Monday of December AD present and on the Bench, Josiah E. Lankford, Peyton J. Brown, William H. Joyner and Bennett Gay Esquires

Ordered that Willie J. Winston be appointed Administrator de bonis non of Temperance Blackwell deceased and that he enter into Bond in the sum of one thousand dollars with Howell Cook and William F. Green as his sureties which is accepted by the Court and he qualifies accordingly by taking the usual oath.

Attest
Y. Patterson CCC

Copy of the Bond [underlined]
State of North Carolina
Franklin County
Know all men by these presents that we Willie J. Winston, Howell Cook and William F. Green are held and firmly bound unto the State of North Carolina in the sum of one thousand dollars, to be paid to the said state. to this which payment well and truly to be made. We
bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 13 day of December AD 1855.

The Condition of the above obligation is
such that if the above [unknown] Willie J. Winston
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Administrator de bonis non of all and [unknown] the goods and chattels, Rights and Credits of Temperance Blackwell deceased, do make or cause to be made a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods and chattels, Rights and credits of the said deceased which have or shall come to the hands, Knowledge or
possession of the said administrator or into the hands or possession of any person or persons for him and the same so made do exhibit or cause to be exhibited to our said County Court of Franklin written ninety days after the date of these presents and the same goods, chattels and credits and all other goods chattels and Credits of the said deceased at the time of her death or at any time hereafter which shall come into
the hands or possession of the said administrator
or into the hands or possession of any person or persons for him do well and truly administer according to law: 
And further do make or cause to be made a true and just account of his said administration, written the time required by Act of Assembly, after the date of these presents and all the rest and residue of the said goods, Chattels and Credits which shall be found remaining in the hands of or due from the said Administrator shall deliver and pay to such person or persons
respectively, as the same shall become due pursuant to the true intent and meaning of the act of assembly in that case made and provide. And if it shall appear that any Will or Testament was made by the deceased and the Executor or Executors therein named, do exhibit the same in Court, making a request to have it allowed and proved of accordingly if the said Willie J. Winston above [unknown] being there unto required, do under and deliver said Letters
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of Administration (approbation of such Testament being first had and made in said Court) then this obligation to be Void; otherwise to remain in full force and Virtue.    
Signed sealed and delivered    
in presence of  
Y. Patterson

Willie [J?] Winston seal ["seal" is circled"]
H. Cook seal ["seal" is circled"]
Wm. F. Green seal ["seal" is circled"]

State of North Carolina
Franklin County --  I Young Patterson
Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of aforesaid Certify that the foregoing is a true and perfect copy and Transcript of the Record of the appointment of Willie J. Winston Administrator de bonis non on the estate of Temperance Blackwell deceased together with a copy of the administration Bond. as the same appears of Record in my
office.

Given under my hand and
Seal of office, at office
in Louisburg this the 14th day
of January AD 1856
Y. Patterson [CCC?]

State of North Carolina
Franklin County
I John D. Hawkins Presiding Magistrate of the
court of Pleas and  Quarter Sessions for said county do hereby certify that Young Patterson who made the foregoing certificate was at the time and is Clerk of said court that his attestation is in our form of law and our faith and credit are due to his official acts. Given under my hand and private seal there being no seal of office
this 15th day of January 1856.
Mr. D. Hawkins seal ["seal" is circled"]
Presiding Magistrate