Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 1185, Patrick Cain, S.C.
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S.C.                   Cain, Patrick              S1185

[   ] Ireland                                           carded
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Dead

Paid at the Treasury und[er]
the act of the 6th April 18[cut off]
from 4th Sept 1835 to the 26th
Nov. 1836 the day of his 
death.  Agt notified 16th 
[     ] 1839. 





13671

Kentucky 

Patrick Cain 

of Livingston in the state of Kentucky 
who was a Private in the Company commanded
by Captain Anderson of the Regt commanded
by Col Williamson in the SC Militia
line for one year 7 months. 

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky 
in the rate of 63 Dollars 33 Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 

Certificate of Pension issued on the 31st day of May 1833   and  sent T Haynes 
Princeton KY

Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1833 $126.66
Semi-anl allowance ending 4 Sept 33 $31.66
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                                            $158.32
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Revolutionary Claim 
Act June 7, 1832 

Recorded by Geo B Whiting Clerk 
Book E Vol [] Page 3
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State of Kentucky Livingston County SS.
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On this 23 day of February 1833 personally  appeared before Joseph Watts
one of the Commonwealth's justices of the peace in aforesaid County and
State, and one of the justices of the County Court of said County, Patrick
Cain [crossed out] when a resident of said county, aged ninety one years,
who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the
following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress
passed June 7th 1832. What he entered the service of the United States under the
following named officers, and served as herein stated. I first entered the service 
in the District of Ninty-Six in the year 1776, but the month I do not remember [above] 'think it was in July', for 
a tour of three months, under Captain William Moore, who commanded a fort or
Blockhouse at Ninety Six. I remained in service at this fort for three months, and was
discharged. In this service I was a volunteer. After my return from this service I moved 
To Rocky River in Abivell district, same state, and lived there about eight months,
and was drafted as a private in the militia against the Cherokee Indians for a
tour of two months. This was in the latter part of the year 1777 as well as I 
now remember. In this campaign I was under Captain Robert Anderson, who then
commanded a company at Fort Independence, and along on the frontier, and I was
also under the command of Maj. Andrew Pickens, and Col. Williamson was at the
head of the troops. On our way out Pickens was raised to the office of Colonel and
Williamson to Brigade General. After arriving in the Indian Country, our spies[?]
reported that they had discovered a body of Indians encamped between the
Oconey[e] and Oakmulga rivers. Williamson immediately detached Colonel Few
of Georgia, with a body of 200 men to surprise them. Col. [  ]  came upon them, but┃
in attempting to [     ] them, the men were drawn into so small a circle, that
they could not fire upon the Indians without great danger to themselves, and in
attempting to change the positions, the most of the Indians escaped, and [  ] 
about two were killed as well as I recollect. This however, put an end to Indian
hostility for a little while, and Gen Williamson discharged their men, after being
out two months. Again, in the latter part of the year 1779 or about the first
of 1780, I volunteered to defend a fort on the Savannah river, at the Cherokee
ford, under the command of Lieutenant Shankland. This fact was deemed
of considerable importance, particularly against the tories, who at that time
[   ] collected to the number of about 900 under Col Boyd Moore, in the
back part of South Carolina, and were marching to Augusta or Savannah
Gen. Pickens was then at the head of a body of militia, and stationed himself
at Cedon Island on the Savannah, about eight miles below the fort, in order to
intercept them. The tories approached near the fort and [   ]  in a flag, and asked
permission to pass the fort, which if granted, they would not attack the fort, but ┃
Shortland [    ] for answer, that he was able to defend the fort and [   ]
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both Colonel Little being apprised of the intention of the tories to force a
passage at the ford sent in a reinforcement, which I supposed [  ? ] the
tories from attempting a passage, and they turned their course up the river in
order to cross at the mouth of Van’s creek. To prevent this, Captains William Baskin
and Anderson, with about 100 men were detached across the river, and march
up to the mouth Van’s branch, and opposed their passage. I was now again under
Captain Anderson. Before we reached the place, the greater part had crossed,
but we immediately began the attack, which was continued over an hour, by which
time the remaining tories had crossed over and reinforced the others.  [ ? ]  gave
way and retreated in some confusion, having lost one killed and 18 prisoners.
We regained the fort. In a short time after this, Genl Pickens defeated these same
tories at Kittle Creek. I served in this fort and at this time two months, and was
Discharged not long afterwards.  I think in the early part of 1780 I again volunteered
to guard some tory prisoners at a Block house, on the plantation of Genl. Pickins, where
they had been sent for safe keeping. I do not remember the precise length of time
served here, but I am confident it was as much as two months but scarcely
call this any part of my service. Not long afterwards, and sometime in the same
year 1780, I was again called into service under Capt John McGaw, and under
Colonel Robt. [ above line illegible]  Anderson (the former captain) and continued to range the country,
having principally our object the suppression of the tories, who were then extremely
troublesome, and every man (whig) was called upon to time out. We continued actively
engaged in this way until I think about May 1787 when we joined Gen. Green just
about the time he laid siege to Ninety-Six which was then in possession of the
British under Colonel [?]. We remained under Green during the seige, and
until we were [?] and retreated. I could mention the particulars of that
siege , but will only say, that the seige was rigorously presented, but on account
of the approach of [ ? ]  with reinforcements, Green was obliged to abandon
the place or take it by storm. He ordered the latter, and after a hard struggle
he was obliged to draw off his troops, and cross the Saluda to avoid Rawdon
who was rapidly advancing. Green however escaped from him although hotly
pursued for several days. The militia assembled immediately under Genl
Pickens, and took post at one John Lesley’s. From this place [?] others were
ordered to conduct some of our men who had been wounded in a skirmish with the
tory Captain Campbell, to for Charlotte, after which I returned and joined Capt
McCawpin, and again [?] from point to print in search of Tories, and
to protect the country from their [?], until sometime in July as well as I 
remember and was then discharged, having served in this last expedition
time of entering under McGaw at least as much as seven months
Again, in the latter part of 1781 (I am confident in the month of November), I
Was again called out under Capt John McGaw, whose company was in Colonel
Anderson's regiment of which Tutt was major, and the expedition, which was
against the Cherokee Indians, was under the command of [?]
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Pickens, and we marched to the Scots towns, or [     ]  towns, and come upon
them about daylight-- they were completely surprised. We killed 42 warriors
and took the women and children prisoners, and sent them to [    ]  Island in the
Savannah River. We entirely destroyed the town [     ] . This was in the month
of December. From this place, a part of the troops were detached to Frog town 
and another town, the name of which I have forgot, both of which they destroyed.
In this expedition I was a month (at least) in service. In all my service I was a
private soldier. I declare that I have no documentary evidence in my possession
which would prove my service, nor do I know of any person now living by whom
I can prove the same, except one Wm G. Pickens a citizen of my county by whom I
comprove a part of my service, tho not all, as we were not together the whole
time, and his proof I will endeavor to procure as far as it will go. I further
declare, that owing to age and bodily infirmity I am not able to attend the court
of my County. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity
except the present, and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the
Agency of any state whatever. And the said Justice propounded the following
interrogatories to the said applicant, to which he made the following [      ]
[    ] Question by the court justice  1 Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. I was born on the 25th day of September 1741 in the City Derry Island
Question by the justice 2.  Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it
Answer. I have none at this time
Question by the justice 3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live
Answer. When I first entered the service I lived in the District of Ninety six, State of
South Carolina, and the rest of the time in Abivill district in the same state.
See the War I lived in Abiville District Nineteen years and I then moved to
Jackson City in Georgia where I lived about ten years and I then moved
To Tennessee where I lived one year the [     ]of the time in this city.
Question by the justice 4. How were you called into service, were you drafted
did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute for whom?
Answer I was not a substitute I first entered the servis as a volunteer
was after under draft  & again volunteer
Question 5 State the names of some of the regular troops who were with the troops
where you served; such continental and militia regiments as you can
recollect. Answer. I was with no regular troops, except the time I was with
Green, [   ]  I knew, as well as Colonel Lee, at the siege of Ninety Six
I do not remember the numbers or names of the continental regiments in
Green's army. The militia regiments were such as there under Gov
Pickens Col. Anderson
Question 6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so
by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
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Answer: It was [?] a written discharge that I had an [?]
Question 7 : State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood who can  testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution
Answer: I am acquainted with a grate many I will name:
Revd Joseph Kilpatrick Joseph Hughes Esqr[?] Christopher Haynes, Esqr James Ford Esqr William Thomson and Gend James [?]
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Patrick Cain
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We Able Teague a Clergiman residing in the County of Livingston & State of
of Kentucky and William McMican & Richard []  Residing in the same county hereby certify that we are well acquainted the above
named applicant that we believe to be Ninety One years of age that he is [?] and generaly [?] in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Abel Teague
William McMican
his
Richard Postlewate
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I Joseph Watts a justice of the peace in aforsaid county of Livingston and State of Kentucky, do hereby declare my opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the
interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above
named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And I do further certify that it appears to me, that
Abel Teague who has signed the preceeding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the said County of Livingston, and
that William McMican, and Richard Postlewate who have also signed the same are residents of the same county
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...and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit. And I further certify that from inability of body (which appears to me) the said Cain is unable to attend the Court State of Kentucky Livingston County

[signed] Joe Watts

I, Joseph Watts a justice of the peace in and for said County and State do hereby certify, that on this day William G. Pickens, a resident of said County came personally before, and being by me duly sworn, doth on his oath declare, that he was seventy-two years of age the 18th day of October last; that he knew the above named Patrick Cain in the early part of the Revolution in the State of South Carolina District of Ninety Six; that in the year 1777 he was with the said Cain in an [?] as a private; that he will remember that the said Cain served some time under Capt. McGaw and that he knew him at the siege of Ninety - Six under the said Captain and the he was a soldier at that time,  and done good service; for during this seige he formed a more
particular acquaintance with said Cain. That from his knowledge of the said Cain during the war, and the general reputation of the Country, he does not doubt but the said Cain
served a greater part of the war, tho' he has not personal knowledge of all his service, not being together. That the said Cain had the character of always being a good Whig, and has sistained ever since the said Pickens knew him a good and irreproachable character. And I, the said said justice do further certify that is known to me, that the said Pickens is of credibility and good standing and his statement is entitled
to undoubted credit; and that he is of the age aforesaid.  Given under my hand the 26th day of February 1833
Joe Watts  [?]
State of Kentucky Livingston County for [?] Jesse Patterson Clerk Proterm, of the country court for the county and state aforesaid, do hereby certify that
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Joseph Watts Esquire whose name appears to the foregoing Certificates, and before whom the foregoing proceedings touching
the pension claim of Patrick Cain, were had, is now and was at the time of signing the said proceedings and certificates, an acting justice of the peace in aforesaid county &
one of the justice of the said Court, duly commissioned and qualified according to law; that his said several signatures are in his own proper hand,- and that due faith and credit are due to and ought to be given to all his official [?]
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my
hand and affix the seal of said court
the 13 day of March 1833 41st year
of the Commonwealth
Jesse Patterson
proterm
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Patrick Cain 

Livingston Cty, Ky.
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Treasury Department 
Second Comptroller's Office

January 8th 1839 

Sir:

Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The Widow of Patrick Cain, a pensioner on the roll of the Lexington Kentucky Agency at the rate of sixty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department from the 4th of Sept 1835 , to the 21st November 1836 the day of his death. 

Respectfully yours, 

Albion K Parris 

Comptroller
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File No 1185
Patrick Cain 
[?] S. C Mil.

Act June 7 1832

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