Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10320, Peter Crum, Penn.
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SERVICE
Penn.
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Crum, Peter
Elizabeth
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NUMBER
W.10320
B.L.Wt.47616-160-55
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See letter to P Agt April
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Pension increased from $20 per annum to $26.66
Let WW Ferguson May 26/60
Reg 3 mos 150/826
47.616-160

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25.576
West Tennessee 25.576
Peter Crum of Jackson Co. in the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Stottler of the [blank] commanded by [blank] in the Pennsylvania line for 8 months 
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831
Certificate of Pension issued the 29th day of April 1835 and sent to JB McCormick Sparta
Arrears to the 4th of 
Sem-anl allowance ending
Revolutionary Claim
Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by D. Brown
Book E-2 Vol 7
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State of Tennessee Jackson County Court 
November AD 1833
On this Twelfth Day of November 1833 personally appeared in open Court of pleas and quarter Session now sitting Peter Crum a resident citizen of the county of Jackson in the State of Tennessee aged seventy five years past and on his oath made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the  act of Congress passed June 7th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein state. He states that he first entered the service of the United States in the revolutionary war in the State of Pennsylvania and Hadleberg [Heidelberg?]* County, as to the dates of service he must refer to such for their ascertain [?ast?] as he is not only ignorant of numbers but his recollection from old age is bad. He states that at the time he entered the service the British had possession of Philadelphia in said State. He states that he was a brown boy and went as a substitute for his master Philip Brupts [Brussts? Brobst?] a tour of two months. He joined a company commanded by Jacob Greenwaltz. He marched to within five miles of Philadelphia. The Superior officers he cannot name except General Washington who was there in command. He states the American forces lay there the whole time, during this stay the British light horse attacked the American forces killed some and took two waggons and teams. He believes that this was in the fall of the year. He belonged to the company that guarded the wagons and the number of light horse which attacked was about fifty. He served out his full tour of two months and returned home . He got no written discharge. 
* [there is/was no Heidelberg Co. in PA. Maybe he means township, but there are several Heidelberg Twp's in different counties..]
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The next tour, He again entered the service of the United States in the next ensuing Spring in the same county and State for a tour of two months was a substitute for Jacob Keistler and joined the Company commanded by Captain Adam Stoller, George Trees was Lieutenant. He marched over the Blue Mountains to the Frontiers, for the purpose of protecting them from the Indians. He states they were in no engagements or battles, He served out his full tour of two months and returned home. He wants states that he received no written discharge. He wants state this fact, that while out in this tour in the frontier Georg Treese while Guarding a man ploughing was killed by the Indians and two horses taken. The next Tour, He again entered the service of the United States in the same County in Pennsylvania and in a few weeks after his return from his last tour, He was drafted for a tour of two months and joined a company commanded by Captain Coonrod Rader, and again marched over Blue mountain to guard the frontier, while out the Indians set a house on fire when he with two more were in the house, the Captain and balance of the company were about three hundred yards. At the same time had a small engagement in which he can say he killed one Indian. The Indian were driven. Had no other engagement during this tour. He served out his full term of two months and returned home. He did not receive any written discharge.  The next and fourth tour. He states that in the fall of the same year at the same place he enlisted for seven months in the service of the United States.
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and joined a company commanded by Captain William Mayer, [Leutenant?] his son John Mayer. He states that he marched again over the Blue Mountains to the Frontiers to a creek as he recollects called Mehona.and part of the company was sent to Black Creek to which he belonged the Captain and Lieutenant went along, When they reached Black Creek they were attacked by the Indians and they were defeated. There were of this company thirty seven killed and three prisoners taken. The Lieutenant was one of the prisoners one of the other two was David Coontz. The Indians attacked them while eating dinner, the balance retreated about as he supposes twenty miles to there left rest of their men . He remained there on the frontier until his term of service was expired without any other engagements. He states he served out his full term of seven months and returned home in the Winter or he can say it was cold weather He received no written Discharge. The next and fifth tour, He further states that immediately after his return home, He cannot state the date, but recollects that it was the same year that Corn Wallace [Cornwallis] was taken, He again entered the service of the United States, in the same County in Pennsylvania, He states he enlisted as a waggoner for twelve months, He states that he took charge of a Continental Waggon near [Redderitown?] in Pennsylvania, drove the wagon below Philadelphia to the head of Elk. There were a great number of team both of horses and men There he lay with his wagon and the other wagons for a month or two and at the same place was the main army under command of General Washington. The  Officer that commanded
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him while waggoner and at that place was called as he recollects Captain Dull.
The American Army went from that place to Baltimore in the State of Maryland, some by land and some by water, He states he drove a wagon and team to Baltimore. The army did not remain at Baltimore more than a few days. From thence the army marched to the place where Cornwallace [Cornwallis] was taken he went along. He states he continued then, (still having charge of wagon and team) until his twelve months of service was expired, when he received a written discharge from Captain Dull. He states he went by water to Baltimore and from that place went home and lost his discharge. This closed his service as a soldier of the revolution. He states that he has no documentary evidence of his service as a soldier of the revolution. He states that he has no documentary evidence of his services nor does he know of any living witnesses by whom he can have the same or any part thereof. He hereby states that from old age and infirmity he is wholly unable to [illegible] in minute detail . He farther [further] states, that he is of Dutch family, and was taught to speak that language and speaks very broken English and in giving names he may have made mistakes or called them by improper names and the same May have occurred in declaring his service . He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present nor is his name on the pension roll of the agency of any state   Peter Crum  his mark
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court 13th Nov 1833
William Gailbreath Clerk
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Answers to the Interrogation prescribed by the War Department
1st I was born in Hadleberg [Heidelberg?] County* Pennsylvania and was born as I believe on the fifth day of January in the year 1748 as I recollect. I have my age set down ^ in Dutch in my old family Bible but I have not now got it present before me and I live twenty miles distant 
3 I was living in Hadleberg [Heidelberg?] County in the State of Pennyslvania when called into the Service from there moved to Green County Tennessee from there moved Christian County Kentucky From there moved to White county Tennessee and from there to Jackson County same State where I now live and have lived for many years 
4 The two first tours I went as a substitute, the first time for my master to whom I was bound  Philip Brupts, next for Jacob Keestles [or Keestler/Keistler], next time I was drafted next two tours I was enlisted. 
5 I knew Genel [sic] Washington, with the Captains I have named. At the time of my service  I knew nothing of the English language and could not recollect names so as to speak them in English. As to regiments and their numbers our distinction between the Continental and Militia I can say nothing. I have no recollections. I never knew of those distinctions and as to the general circumstances of my service to state them would be but a repetition of my declaration. 
6 I never received but one written discharge as stated and that I long since lost
7. I believe most if not all my neighbors will testify as to my character for veracity, I will name William Harper George Harper, James McKindley
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Nicholas Cook Esq
William Kerr
Lendsey Esq
Enoch Carter
Peter Crum
Peter Crum the Applicant further makes oath that he [proeans?] the promise of the clergyman in his neighborhood Richard Alcorn to attend at the present term and certify as to his reputation for veracity and as a soldier of the revolution, but he fails to attend and as he believes from the situation of his wife requiring his constant attention which when he made the promise was spoken of as an event that might happen. He lives more than twenty miles distant. Therefore he must substitute other good men and he has no [pioch?] to enforce attendance
 Peter Crum 
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court 13th Novr 1833 
William Gailbreath Clerk 
George Apple  Apple a citizen of Jackson County Tennessee States that he has long known Peter Crum the above applicant for pension and lives in the same neighborhood. He further states that he believes he is entitled to credit on his oath in court of Justice He has been in his neighborhood the character and reputation of a soldier of the revolution and he concurs in that opinion. He further states that said Crum is a very old man. He further states that he speaks very bad English  and its very difficult to understand any communication which he makes.
 George Apple
Sworn to and Subscribed in Open Court 13th November 1833 
William Gailbreath Clerk of Jackson County Court
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State of Tennessee Jackson County Court
November Session AD 1833
We [blank] a clergyman resident citizen of the county of Jackson Tennessee and Enoch Carter citizen of the same county do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Peter Crum who has signed and sworn to the foregoing declaration for pension that we believe him to be seventy five years of age at least we can say he is a very old infirm man, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution  and we concur in that opinion, We further state that he is entitled to credit on his oath. 
 Enoch Carter States for himself that he has known Peter Crum for about thirty six years lived in the same County of Green Tennessee with him for many years now his neighbor. Several persons who then resided in that County said they served with him in the revolution Captain William Moyers said he enlisted him, and that he marched under him against the Indians on the Frontiers of Pennsylvania, that at the same time his son John Moyers was taken Prisoner. Heard Captain Myers and several others speak of his services as a wagoner in the regular service of the United States. And from frequent conversations affiant Enoch has the most satisfactory evidence of the services of said Crum as a soldier of the revolution. 
  Enoch Carter
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court Nov 12th 1833 
William Gailbreath Clerk
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and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certify that it appears to them that Enoch Carter, George Apple Who have signed the foregoing affidavits are resident citizens of Jackson County Tennessee. That they are credible persons and their statements are entitled to credit and the said Court do further certify that it appears to them that the said applicant cannot with any venerable convenience procure a clergyman. Herein under this hand and seal as presiding members of the said Court now sitting and presiding this 13th Nov. 1833. 
John Graham
[Af?en] Johnson
 Tandy K Witcher
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State of Tennessee
William Gailbreath Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Jackson County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Peter Crum for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal of Office this 13th day of November 1833. William Gailbreath Clerk
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28.443
Peter Crum
Transfer Jackson Co  West
From 1777 Pr An
$20.
J.B. McCormick
Sparta
Tennessee
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned.
The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: }). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your
claim.
A Statement, showing the service of Peter Crum
[1.]
Period when the service was rendered: 1777
Duration of the claimant's service. 2 months
Rank of the Claimant: Pr.
Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served:
Age at present and place of abode when he entered the service:
Proof by which the declaration is supported: Traditionary & incidental
[2.]
Period when the service was rendered: 1777
Duration of the claimant's service. 2 months
Rank of the Claimant: Pr.
Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served:
Age at present and place of abode when he entered the service:
Proof by which the declaration is supported: Traditionary & incidental
[3]
Period when the service was rendered: 1777
Duration of the claimant's service. 2 months
Rank of the Claimant: Pr.
Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served:
Age at present and place of abode when he entered the service:
Proof by which the declaration is supported: Traditionary & incidental
[4.]
Period when the service was rendered: 1777
Duration of the claimant's service. 7 months
Rank of the Claimant: Pr.
Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served:
Age at present and place of abode when he entered the service:
Proof by which the declaration is supported: Traditionary & incidental
[5.]
Period when the service was rendered: 1777
Duration of the claimant's service. 1 year
Rank of the Claimant: Wagoner
Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served:
Age at present and place of abode when he entered the service:
Proof by which the declaration is supported: Traditionary & incidental
Unless the applicant can prove that he enlisted as a Continental soldier and was as such as stated by at least one witness who had a
personal knowledge of his service, his claim as teamster cannot be allowed.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.

The following regulations have been adopted: 

This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia" and “volunteers, all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service. Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law: 
   1. The Regular Troops. 
   2. The State Troops, Militia and Volunteers. 
   3. Persons employed in the Naval Service. 
   4. Indian Spies.

As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, mucicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.

State, Territory, or District of } ss.
County of                                }

On this [space] day of [space] personally appeared (a) before [space] A B. a resident (b) of [space] in the county of [space] and State, Territory or District of [space] aged (c) [space] 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832.  That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) [space], with [space] and served in the [space] (e) regiment of the [space] line under the following named officers: 

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

He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of [space]

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.   A. B. 

[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.

I [space] of the Court of [space] do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of [space] for a pension.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this [space] day of [space] &c.

If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.

Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:

(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the [space] and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with [space], who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be [space] years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. 

Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.

[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the [space] and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the [space] and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.

I, [space] Clerk of the Court of [space] do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of [space] for a pension.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this [space] day of [space] & c.

Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.

If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his
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alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected.  All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.  

The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.

   1. Where and in what year were you born?
   2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
   3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
   4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute?  And if a substitute, for whom?
   5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.

6 {To a Soldier  {Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it?

   {To an Officer {Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?

7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.  

The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.

The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court,
without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion.  If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.

The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party.  And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.  

Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration be
fore required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.

Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.  

No payments can be made on account of the services of any person who [rest of line illegible due to crease in page] the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.

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  [a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
  [b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
  [c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
  [d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
  [e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had.  Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:

“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: [space] For [space] year [space] months, and [space] days, I served as a [space]; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service.  The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.  Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia &c without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service.  This form of a declaration is highly objectionable.  It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.

  [f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
  [g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
  [k] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
  [l] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has not public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Mode of authenticating papers.  [Centered]

In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Proof of Service. [Centered] 

  [j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged.  The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.

[A stylized hand pointing to the following] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops, The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.

  [k] This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
  [l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
  [m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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15[7?].826 Act Mar 3/55
May 28/55
Elizabeth Crum
[Maon?]
Peter Crum, priv
Pension
Private
Pa Militia
Au 47 616 issd [issued] Nov 8/56
Revolutionary war

Linn Anne 32-25576
[words crossed out]
Ad. 16o ac's [acres] Nov 4/56
Dodge

John Hughes
Granville, Tennessee

Mr. J. Hughes Mar 26 /56
End P
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State of Tennessee
County of Jackson

On this 21st day of April AD one thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Five, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and the county and State aforesaid Elizabeth Crum, aged forty-five, a resident of Jackson County
and State of Tennessee, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Peter Crum deceased who was a
Private in the company commanded by Captain             in the Regiment commanded by              in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States in 1776 called the Revolutionary War, that her said Husband was in said war but can't tell when nor where he entered the service, nor at what place he was discharged. All she knows is that he drew a pension in his lifetime.
She further states that she was married to said Peter Crum in Jackson County State of Tennessee on the 10th day of August AD 1842
by one John Brown,  a Justice of the Peace within and for Jackson County, State of Tennessee and that her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth Polk and that her said Husband
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died in Jackson County, State of Tennessee,
on the 21st day of January 1843, and
that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3rd 1855.
ELizabeth Crum
Her mark X

We, Milton Stanton and Garland Stanton, 
Residents of Putnam County, State of
Tennessee, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Crum in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is
the identical person she represents herself to be
Milton Stanton
His mark X
Garland Stanton
His mark X
The foregoing [dutante?] and affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the applicants to be creditable persons, that the applicant is the person she represents
herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim
D.G. Shepherd   J Peace
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State of Tennessee
Jackson County
This 5th day of April 1855, presiding John Brown before me, an acting Justice of the Peace within & for the County and State aforesaid, has made an oath according to law declaring that he was an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Jackson, State of Tennessee and that on the 10th day of August AD 1842, he [solemnising?] the [rites?] of
matrimony between Peter Crum and Elizabeth Polk, and that they lived together as man & wife until the death of Peter Crum and that
said Elizabeth his widow is still a Widow
Sworn to & subscribed before John Brown,
on the day & month above, written the foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and date above, and I certify that I know John Brown to be an honorable man and that the
claimant is the person she represents herself to be and I have no interest in this claim.
Wilson Carter
for said County
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State of Tennessee
I Sampson W. Cassetty, clerk of Jackson County, Jackson County Court, hereby
certify that D. G. Shepherd, whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration affidavit is and was at the time of so doing an acting justice of the peace in and for the County of Jackson, State of Tennessee, duly commissioned and qualified as given under my hand and the seal of said Court at office in Gainesboro on this 18th day of May 1835
S. W. Cassetty, Clerk

State of Tennessee
I, Sampson W. Cassetty, Jackson County Clerk of Jackson County Court, hereby certify that Wilson Carter, whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration affidavit, is and was at the time of signing the same acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Jackson, State of Tennessee, duly commissioned and qualified as such, hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office in Gainesboro on this 10th day of May 1855
S. W. Cassetty, Clerk
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No. 7.320
Tennessee
Elizabeth Crum
Widow of Peter Crum
Penn who was a Private in the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Nashville at the rate of 8 Dollars Cents per month, to commence on the 25th day of February 1871.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of April 1871 and sent to pension Agents Atty W W Ferguson 
Carthage, Tenn
Act 3d February, 1853 July 17th 1868
Section the 1st Recorded by Gardiner Clerk Book Vol A Page 252 Send
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Application for 
Widows Pension
Act July 3, 1853-58
and July 27, 1868
Elizabeth Crum widow of Peter Crum Revolutionary War
P.O. Address
Granville, Tennessee 25.576 
Paid Arr 32
W.W. Ferguson Atty Carthage
Tennessee 
Comm [illegible]
declaration for [public?] 
[illegible]
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State of Tennessee, County of Jackson
On this 15th day of December AD 1868 Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid Elizabeth Crum aged 83 years who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is a resident of Jackson County, Tennessee and makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed Feby 3 1843 and July 27, 1868 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Peter Crum who was as she verily believes a private and teamster in the War of the Revolution She is unable to say when he entered or how long he served and she refers to the proof substantiating his pension. She further declares that she was married to the said Peter Crum in Jackson County, Tennessee on the 10th day of August 1842 by one John Brown a Justice of the Peace in and for Jackson County and State of Tennessee and that her name before her marriage was Elizabeth Polk and that her husband the said Peter 
Crum died in Jackson County, Tennessee on or about the 21st day of January 1843. That she was not married to him prior to the second day of January 1800 but at the time above state. She further declares that she is now a widow and that she had not children by her marriage with the said Peter. She further declares that the Pension papers which the Government granted to the said Peter payable at the Nashville Agency were given to one Katy Banks who at that time (1843) lives in Jackson County, Tennessee and who has since then moved off and to what place declarant is unable to say. She further declares that she has made application through several Attorneys for a Pension but she is unable to say what progress they have made to secure her pension that she hereby revokes and commands all Powers of Attorney heretofore made to any and all other persons and hereby appoint WW Ferguson of
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Carthage, Tennessee, her true and lawful attorney to prosecute her claim to Pension and receive her pension certificate when issued and to do all things necessary towards completing the proof required by the Pension Office hereby satisfying and confirming all that her said Attorney may do by virtue of their promises. 
She further declares that she has not born arms against the Government of the United States nor encouraged the Rebels in any manner sympathized with their cause and that she knows of no public record of her  marriage. Attest. Elizabeth Crum
Also personally came [faded name] and [faded] residents of Jackson County Tennessee who being Sworn say that they were present and saw Elizabeth Crum make her mark to the foregoing declaration having been acquainted with her for more than 30 years back. They know her to be the person she represents herself to be and as she states in her declaration which has been sent to them. That they know the above from living the most of the time in the same neighborhood and community and that they are not interested in this claim directly or indirectly.
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 15th day of December 1868 and I hereby certify that Declarant, from advanced age and bodily infirmity is unable to appear before a Court of Record and make her declaration. That declarant and affiants are credible and entitled to full faith and credit and that the foregoing declaration and affidavit were read over to and understood by them before signing the same and that I am not interested directly or indirectly in this claim for Jackson County. 
  J. Brown J.P.
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State of Tennessee, Jackson County
On this 15th day of December 1868 personally came before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid John Brown a resident of Jackson County Tennessee whom I certify to be credible and entitled to full faith and credit and who being Sworn according to law declares that he was a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid in the year 1842 and that he was present and performed the rites of marriage between Peter Crum and Elizabeth Polk on the 10th day of August 1842 and made them man and wife and that Elizabeth Crum whom now applies for Pension is the widow of said Peter Crum who was a pensioner and who died on or about the 21st day of January 1843. That I know the above from living in the  same neighborhood and community with them before and since the marriage and death of Peter Crum and that I am not interested in this claim directly or indirectly.
  John Brown
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of December 1868 and certify that I am not interested in this claim directly or indirectly and that the foregoing was read and understood by applicant before signing the same
 A J Vantreece  JP
for Jackson County

Clerks Certificate
State of Tennessee County of Jackson 
I William C Cox Clerk of the County Court of Jackson County Tennessee do hereby certify that A J Vantreece Esq before whom the foregoing declaration, acknowledgement and aaffidavits made was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for said County  and State aforesaid duly authorized by law to take such and that his signature thereunto is genuine. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and official seal this 16th Day of December 1868. WG Cox Clerk of Jackson County Court
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Revy Widow &c.
File No. 10.320
Elizabeth Crum
Wid of Peter Crum
Priv. Rev. War
Act: Feby 3d/53/July 27/68
Index:-Vol. A Page 153
[Arrangement of 1870]
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State of Tennessee 
Jackson County
On this twenty eighth day of June in the year 1834 Peter Crum a resident citizen of the County of Jackson aforesaid personally appeared before me James Taylor one of the acting justices of the peace in and for the County of Jackson aforesaid and member of the County Court of said county the same being a court of record and made oath in due form of law that he is the identical same Peter Crum who has obtained a certificate for a pension of twenty dollars per annum, from the United States
He further makes oath that in his declaration for pension it appears that he stated a tour of service of seven months as a regular  This service he states is mistated.
He volunteered for a tour of seven months joined a company commanded by Captain William Myers or Meyers.  His Son John Myers was Leutenant [sic]  They marched against the frontier Indians  While on this tour they marched to a creek called black Creek.  The Indians attacked them
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As he recollects the Indians killed of their men thirty seven and took three prisoners.  Lieutenant Myers and David Coontz were two of the prisoners taken.  This was the only battle they had while on this tour of duty.  Battle took place on black creek the time they were attacked they were eating dinner.  He recollects that a man by the name of McHenry was gathering [rosa?] grapes.  He discovered Indians and gave the alarm.  They had been out a considerable time before this occurred.  There were about sixty men in the company.  He states they were on the frontier and camped on a creek called Mahoney.  His service as explained to him was volunteer service.  He took no bounty and they went out of the companies of choice. He states that he knew only a few words english when he served and used the dutch language for many years after, and is now very ignorant of the language.
As to the time of setting out on this tour he can speak with confidence after they had been out some time the [rosa?] grapes got ripe and he recollects at the mere [parductarly?  productivity?] from the above fact of McHenry  He feels most confident that he went out for a tour of seven months and served out the full time.  He set out from [Heddlebrg?] County Pennsylvania
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And the year before Cornwallis was taken.  As to his tour of twelve months of regular service as a continental waggoner he expects to be able to prove it. He has heard of a living witness, but he lives at a considerable distance.
he hopes this explanation may be satisfactory and be deemed sufficient to entitle him to pay, He stands in great need. He is old and infirm, and his wife has been a complete invalid many years.
Peter Crum  his X mark


Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written
James Taylor
Justice of the peace
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State Tennessee
Jackson County
I William Galbreth Clerk of the County Court
for the County of Jackson do hereby certify that
James Taylor is a justice of the peace for Jackson
County aforesaid and member of the County Court. The same being a court of a record having a common seal
Given under my hand & seal of my office at office this 2nd day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four
William Galbreath Clerk of
Jackson County Court
By Russel M. Kinnaid? Deputy
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See letter 5 June 1836 to J. B. McCormick
Sparta do. 25 July 1834 do 6 Augt 36
do. J B. Worcester 27 Jan'y 1835 do
28 Feb 1835.

25576
West Tennessee 
Peter Crum 
Jackson in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the com[pany] commanded by Captain Stoller of the reg't commanded by ____ in the ____ line for 6 months
Increase to 26.66
8 mo.
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 20 Dollars ___ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Feb'y 1834 and J B McCormick  Sparta
Arrears to the 4th of Sep't                      50.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 March     10.00
                                                                 $60.00

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk,
Book E  Vol. 7  Page 75
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State of Tennessee
Greene County

Personally appeared this day before me Jacob Stephens an acting justice of the peace for the county aforesaid John Crum Senr, who being first duly sworn on the holy evangelists of almighty God deposeth and saith that Peter Crum is his brother. That said Peter elisted [enlisted] some time during the revolutionary war, but the exact date he does not recollect. They then resided in Pennsylvania. Peter went into the army and this deponent did not see him again for some time and when he did see him he was a continental Wagoner and had been for more than three years - This deponent cannot tell what officer or officers his brother served under; nor can he tell through what country he march or in what battles he fought, if any - But he does know that his brother joined the Continental army and he feels perfectly safe in saying that he served at least three years.
Sworn to and Subscribed before me
This 20th day of June 1834-
[signed] Jacob Stephens Justice of the Peace
[signed] John Crum x his mark
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State of Tennessee
I Merryman Tayne Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Greene County, do hereby certify that Jacob Stephens Esquire before whom the within affidavit of John Crum Senr. was made was at the time of [?ording] and now is, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Greene, and that his Signature thereto is in his own proper hand writing. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Office the 2nd day of July 1834. M. Payne 
By V [Irving?] &C 
Affidavit 
John Crum
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Payments to be made at Nashville by Prest of Union Bank
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of West Tennessee
Recorded in the Pension Office in Book # Vol. 7 Page 75 by Dan Boyd Clerk
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WAR DEPARTMENT
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Peter Crum of the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive twenty dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life commencing on the 4th of March, 1821, and payable semiannually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September  in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 5th day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty four Lew Cass 
Secretary of War
Examenea and Countersigned
JL Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
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Sparta Jany 8th, 1834
Sir,
I received the declaration of Peter Crum with your objections. As I understand them, they apply to that part of his declaration which set up a claim for services as a regular or continental Soldier.
It will be wholly out of his power to comply with the rules of your department upon that part of his claims.
Therefore, I would ask in his behalf the little pittance which will be allowed for six months. He lives remote from the courthouse of his county.  He could make any extent or traditionary proof, but what is furnished seems sufficient.

He is a fit subject of charity, not only almost helpless himself, but his wife is wholly so without [very?] [Illegible]. And it is a subject of much
regret that he could not get more 
 No man has a better settled reputation of revolutionary service and be justly called an honest Dutchman.
I therefore ardently solicit your favorable and prompt attention to this claim and give him at least the little his case makes out.
Most Respectfully yours, 
J. B McCormick
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N.B. Send an answer to this to 
Gainesborough, Jackson County, Tennessee
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War Department
Pension Office
June 5, 1834

Sir, 
In answer to your letter of the 15th ultimo respecting the case of Peter Crum, I have to state that if he will make an affidavit, setting forth his services against the Indians for which he claims seven months, perhaps an  increase of his pension will be made. He alleges in his declaration that he went on said tour in the fall, and returned in the winter. the militia were not called upon to serve under one engagement for so long a time as is claimed, but generally for two or three months, and as the Indians left the frontiers as soon as winter commenced, it is probable that the applicant did not serve beyond the usual term. The original pension certificate should be returned to this office.
I am respectfully, 
Your Obt Servt.
J.L. Edwards

J.B. McCormick Esq
Sparta Tennessee
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Sparta, April 11, 1835
Sir,
I here enclose to you the certificate of Peter Crum, as I have set it to be engaged. The addition will be thankfully received.
You will please enclose his certificate to
me at this place as early as convenient.
As to the fraud practiced in your
department by Mr. Dabney, I shall expect to be able to furnish you with some affidavits in about three weeks.
I regretted very much to find the claim of old Mr. Crum rejected - It is a most notorious claim, but as the claim has not appeared before the department with such testimony as will justify its approval, I feel disposed respectfully to acquiesce in its rejection.
I have the honor to be with the highest respect,
Your obedient servant, 
J. B. M Cormack

Honb J. L Edwards
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Feb 28

Peter Crum

Hon J B Forrester
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Honorable J.B Forrester
Will please look into the claim of Peter Crum
He proves the service of [twelves?] as a waggoner. And his declarations for Malitia services makes out another year, which is proved according to the rules of the Department. He only gets pay for six months ($20 a year) which seems to me to be arbitrary 
Please look into this matter
Very respectfully Your J B McCormick
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Union Bank of Tennessee Nashville 22nd March 1837
J.L. Edwards Esq
Dear Sir
Enclosed you will find the following claims Viz. Joseph French & Elijah Alverson on which there are more than twelve months due also Peter Crum's claim on which there is only 6 months due but one of his previous Vouchers is Suspended it was forwarded by this office on the 30th of January last to Mr A.K. Parris Esq 2nd Comptroller who has not notified me of his decision on it. Please to examine them and say if they can be paid. The attorney Mr. Robert Gibson wishes the claims returned back to this Office with your instructions I am Respectfully Sir 
Your Obt Servt
John M Bass Pres.t
& Pension Agent
By S. Cantrell
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Additional Evidence to the Claim No 150.826 of Elizabeth Crum widow of Peter Crum
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Pension Agency
Nashville Tennessee
August 11th 1856
I hereby certify that Peter Crum was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of 7th June 1832 at the rate of Twenty Six dollars and Sixty Six Cents per annum and was paid at the above rate up to 4th September 1843 as appears from the roll in my office, Given under my hand the day and year above written. JM Smith Pen. Agent.
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Peter Crum decd Tenn.
No 150.826
[cha?] Ten [Insp?] files
Boynton 00116
Feb 26/56
[illegible]
[Aff?]

[written vertically]
Additional Evidence
Greenville
Oct 8/56

To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
DC
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Granville Ten Oct 8th 1856

To the Com of Pensions
Washington City D.C.

Dear Sir, 
enclosed please find additional evidence in Elizabeth Crum Case Widow of Peter Crum No 150.826
Respectfully yours
John Hughes
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Add Evidence
Claim of Elizabeth Widow of Peter Crum for Pension
Seal: Department of the Interior Aug 2 1870 Pension Office
W W Fergusson Atty
Carthage Tennessee
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State of Tennessee, Smith County On this 28th day of July 1870 personally appeared before me the undersigned Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee Henry Brewington and Wiseman Herring residents of the County & State aforesaid and whom I certify to be credible and entitled to full faith and credit and who being duly sworn says that they are well acquainted with Elizabeth Crum who was Elizabeth Polk and one of us (Brewington) had been acquainted with her for more than 16 years past and the other (Herring) for more than 35 years past and that we know that she never took up arms against the Government of the United States nor aided or abetted the Rebellion in any way and that we have always known her to be true and loyal in her feelings and sentiments and expressions and that she has so lived in the community where she resides: that we have no interest in this claim directly or indirectly and that we know the above from living a great portion of the time in the same neighborhood. That we are loyal to the Government and one of us Brewington was Private Co B.5th Reg't Ky Vols and also 1st Regt. Tenn Inld Infy Private Co C. Henry Brewington
Wiseman Herring his X mark 
Attest JP Burford 
F M Grange
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 28th day
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of July 1870 and I further certify that I am not interested in this claim directly or indirectly and that the foregoing affidavit was read over to and understood by affiants before signing the same and that they are loyal to the Government.
RF Smith 
Smith County court
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State of Tennessee Jackson County 
I William G Cox Clerk of the county court within and for the county and State above named do hereby certify that I have carefully examined all the records of my office and that I cannot find any record in said county court clerks office stating that John Brown was an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid and further certify that all are nearly all the records belonging to said office were destroyed during the Late Rebellion . In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of said Court and office in Gainesboro on this the 18th day of January 1871
W G Cox Clerk
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War of the Revolution 7320 C Acts Feby 3 1853 and July 27, 1868
Claim for [Increase of - crossed out] Widow's Pension
Nashville
Brief in the case of Elizabeth Crum Widow of Peter Crum private during the Revolutionary War Resident of Jackson County, and State of Tenn Claim filed January 5 1869 Post Office address: Granville
Declaration and Identification in Due Form.
Proof Exhibited
Original Claim
Soldier pensioned Feby 5 1834, at $20 per annum and pension increased April 29, 1835 to $26.66 per annum paid to Sept 4 1842. She has made a Declaration and proved her identity as well as her Loyalty, and furnished the affidavit of John Brown, a Justice to show that she was married to Peter August 10, 1842. Affidavit of two other persons also who were present. 
Agent and his P.O. address WW Ferguson Carthage Tenn.
No Contract Fee $10
Issue Certificate for Eight dollars per month, under acts Feby 3, 1853, and 13 Sec Act of July 27, 1868, commencing February 25 1878 the date of filing last paper. JD Wilson, Examiner Passed March 10, 1871
Approved JDD
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Additional Proof case of Elizabeth Crum for Pension
Revolutionary War

[stamped] Department of the Interior Pension Office Jan 5 1865

W.W. Ferguson atty
Carthage Tenn.
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State of Tennessee, County of Jackson
On this 15 day of December 1868, Personally came before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in / for said county & State aforesaid   William H. White and W W Brown residents of the county of Jackson & State aforesaid whom I certify to be credible and entitled to full faith & credit and who being Sworn say that they are and have been well acquainted with Elizabeth Crum for more than 30 years past, that they know her to be the widow of Peter Crum who was a Pensioner and who died in the year 1843 and that she is now a widow. That the said Elizabeth Crum has never born arms against the Government nor encouraged the Rebels in any manner nor sympathized with their cause that they know the above facts from personal knowledge in the same community and that they are not interested directly or indirectly in this claim. 
  William White
  W W Brown  [names are faded]
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 15 day of December 1868 and I further certify that I am not interested directly or indirectly in this claim and that the above affidavit was read over to and understood by applicant before signing the same for Jackson County
 A J Van treese[?]
Clerks Certificate
 State of Tennessee County of Jackson  I William G Cox Clerk of the County Court of Jackson County Tennessee do hereby certify that
 AJ Van [treece?]
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Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit was made was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid duly authorized commissioners and Sworn and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such and his signature there in is genuine. In Testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 16th day of December 1868. W G Cox Clerk
of Jackson County Court
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State of Tennessee
Jackson County } I William G Cox Clerk of the County court within and for the county and State aforesaid do hereby certify that I have made a careful examination of the Records of the county court clerks office of Jackson County Tennessee and cannot find any Record Showing that John Brown was an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid there being a great ma[n]y of the papers and Records destroyed by soldiers during the Rebellion. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the office at office in Gainesboro this 2nd day of May 1869
 W G Cox Clerk of Jackson County Court
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State of Tennessee Wilson county On this the 20th day of January 1871 personally Came before me J.P. Cawthon an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County and State Jefferson Halfacre and Susana Halfacre residents of the County and State aforesaid whom I certify to be credible witnesses entitled to full faith and credit and who being Sworn say that they are well acquainted with Elizabeth Crum widow of Peter Crum Decst [deceased] who was a pensioner that we know her to be the identical Elizabeth Palk [Polk] who was married to Peter Crum, we having known her for over thirty years past and we know the  fact that John Brown some times known as Maj Jack Brown was an acting Justice in and for Jackson County Tennessee in the year 1842 and did so act whenever and wherever called upon in discharge of his official acts and duties. We were both at the wedding party when Peter Crum and Elizabeth Palk [Polk] was married. That we have no interest in this claim.
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directly or indirectly and that's our P.O address is Green Hill Tennessee acknowledged in the presence of John D Taylor B Brickman Attest
Jefferson Halfacre Susan Halfacre
Sworn to and Subscribed before me on this the 20th day of Jan 1871 and I further Certify that I am not interested in this Claim either directly or indirectly and that the above affidavit was read over and understood by applicants before signed J.P. Cawthorn JP
State of Tennessee Wilson County 
I R.P McClain of the county court of the said county of Wilson /certify that JP Cawthon Esq is an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said county and State duly elected commissioned and qualified as such that his commission bears date Sept 1st 1870 and will expire Sept 1st 1876 and that his signature above is genuine. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at Office this Jan 21st 1871 R.P. McClain Clerk
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Carthage Tennessee
Dec 28, 1869

Hon C. C. Cox
Com of Pensions
Washington City, D.C.

Sir; - 
I present the claim of Elizabeth Crum widow of Peter Crum for Pension.
This claim has been presented before but no action seems to have been had in the case - at least - no decision. In the year 1859 or 60 Mrs C gave me a power of attorney to act, but, owing to the loss of some papers I am unable to state whether the claim was properly filed. I remember several letters received from Hon Geo C. Whiting, then Commissioner of Pensions, upon the subject of her pension. It is possible they were only directory as to preparation of the case.
I request the early consideration of your office upon Mrs Crum's case & if additional evidence be required to be informed of it.
Iam, Very Respty
Your Obt Servt
W.W. Fergusson Atty.
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(No.1.) 
Department of the Interior
PENSION OFFICE,
Washington, D.C., April 29th 1871
Madam:
You are Hereby notified that your claim for pension No. 7320, has been allowed at $8.00 per month, commencing 25th Feb. 1871, payable at the Pension Agency in Nashville, Tenn. 
 Your pension certificate has been issued and sent to the Pension Agent at the same place, who will forward to you, upon receipt thereof, and quarterly thereafter proper vouchers for payment thereupon will be made. The note endorsed upon said vouchers will explain when and how they shall be executed by you, and how the payment thereupon will be made. 
The fee to be paid your attorney for the prosecution of your claim is $10.00. 
H Van Aernam Commissioner
To Elizabeth Crum
Jackson
Granville Co. 
Tenn
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28 Feb 1871
In the claim of Eliz Crum who claims to have been married to Peter Crum a Rev Soldier and privt in 1842, better evidence than is yet furnished in regd to prove said marriage If Jno Brown performed this ceremony, and if yet living his Post office address must be given in and that some further testimony may be obtained from him
 JN
WW Ferguson Carthage Tennessee
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19 July 1869
Sir
Be pleased to state whether John Brown was a J.P. for Jackson County on this 10th August 1842: and if so will you give a facsimile of his signature as nearly as practicable if found on your records? 
 I am
[Col?] Cox Esqr
The Clk of the Co Ct
of Jaclson Co Tenn
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[D..?] December 15 68
Eliz Crum, 83 
[under?] in Jackson Co.
Tenn
Md [married] in Jackson Co.
Aug 10 '42 - name
Eliz. Polk - Husband
died in Jackson Co.
Jan 21, '43 - no Ch [no children]
W.W. Ferguson, atty.
[A..ment?] [Made?] - P.O. Add.
not given
John Brown tes [testified] that 
he as a J.P, married
the parties Aug 10, 1842
Jno testify to her loyalty,,
who are themselves
shown to be loyal
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Treasury Department
Third Auditor's Office,
July 27, 1860
Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions with the information that Peter Crum was last paid his pension thro W. M. Perkins* his atty to Sept 4 1842 no note of his death appears on the rolls of this office.
W. H. Whitney

J.K

[stamped] Department of the Interior Pension Department Jul 29 1869

*[W W Perkins]
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13 Aug 1869
In relation to the case of the widow of Peter Crum you [a?mtd?] that a report cannot be made at present as some [evidence?] has been sought pre[??] another quarter and not yet presented. 
  I am
W W Ferguson
Carthage
Tenn
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See afft of John Brown apl 1855 with Law papers [?] No 47.616 Act 1855, stating that he married Peter Crum to Elizabeth Polk Aug 10 1842, which accords with his afft. made in 1868 JD Wilson [Comm?] accepts the evidence of marriage
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26 Nov 1870
In the case of Eliz
Crum, [who claims- Struck Thru] claiming to be
the widow of Peter Crum, who was [per?..ned] as a soldier of the Revolution, better evidence of her identity and of her marriage to this soldier is req'd. If the clerk's office affords no evidence that
John Brown was a JP in Augt 1842 when it is alleged that the partners have married, this fact may be established by [Henery Krum?] to this 
Office, and that he is competent to give testimony
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in the United States Navy, whose application for Increased Navy Pension, No. ____________, is pending in this Office
He was pensioned on account of __________
Should he present himself, please examine him with care, and report to this Office fully the nature and extent of the disability and state
particularly whether it is wholly permanent,

In this case [Illegible]
[Illegible], as well as that 
of the other number
must be given. It
is not shown that [Illegible]
who have [Illegible] to
the claimant's legally
[Illegible]
JW
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July 1870
In the case of Elizabeth Crum claiming a pension as the widow of Peter Crum, a Revolutionary soldier and  [?] if the marriage records were destroyed.
As alleged, the fact will be certified by the 
proper public office, who will  also state that John Brown was in Commission as a Justice of the Peace on the 10th Aug 1842.
Better evidence of his loyalty during the Rebellion, [?] be required ......certified to be loyal.
W W Ferguson [Cantapy?].
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Will Mr Wilson please examine Records of Bty Ld
Claim admitted - Va or [NC? or AB?] for proof of Marriage

Mr J.D. wilson
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23
John Brown
Name of Claim: Rev Widow
Original No. ______
Certificate No. _____
Applicant: Elizabeth Cran
Widow of
Soldier: Peter Crum
Co. _____, Reg't.  Rev War

--
Proof all files
Condition
Col. Ferguson

Proof of marriage not deemed satisfactory. Pl offer address of John Brown, the J of P noted, to alleged marriage [Illegible], has been reopened.
J.D. Wilson
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Elizabeth Crum
Widow of Peter Crum
Revolutionary Pen.

let to W W Fergusson Nov 26 '70
do Feb 28 71
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47.616
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47.616
160 acres
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No Chge
J.D. Wilson
Mr. Wilson

The Commissioner might object to the act of his
predecessors in accepting the declarations of this
case.
I therefore return the case to you on that point
JDW
Elizabeth Crum

If the declaration has been accepted by the office it may in this case be used
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If not called for in 90 days return to
W.W. Fergusson,
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND CLAIM AGENT,
CARTHAGE, TENN.

Add evidence-claim of Elizabeth Crum widow of Peter. Rev. War for Pension

[Departmental Stamp]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
PENSION OFFICE
AUG 19 1839

[Postal Stamp]
CARTHAGE TENN
AUG
Free
Hon. H. Vanaernam
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
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Amd Aug 13 1869
[stamp]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
PENSION OFFICE
AUG 9 1869
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Carthage, Tennessee
Aug 3, 1869
Hon H Vanaernam
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City, D.C.
Sir: I request to be informed of the condition of the claim of Elizabeth Crum, widow of Peter, Revolutionary War: for Pension and in the connection respectfully ask to know if other proof is required in the case. 
I am very Respectfully your Obt Serv't 
W.W. Fergusson
Atty
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Oath of Allegiance
State of Tennessee, County of _______
I Elizabeth Crum, do solemnly swear in the power of Almighty God that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect & defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the states thereunder; that I will in like manner abide and faithfully support all laws of the nations which have been made during the late Rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slaves. So help me God.
Attest
Elizabeth Crum
her X mark
A.D. Palk
William T Daus
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 4 day of May 1869, I certify that I am not interested in this case directly or indirectly & that the above Oath of Allegiance was read over and understood by Applicant before signing
Enoch Carter
State of Tennessee, Jackson County
J W.G. Cox, Clerk of the County
of Jackson County, Tennessee
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Oath of Allegiance
State of Tennessee, County of
I, Elizabeth Crum, do solemnly swear in the name of Almighty God that I will henceforth faithfully suppold, protect & defend the  Constitution of the United States &the Union of the states thereunder; that I will in like manner abide by & faithfully support all laws of this nation which have been made during the late Rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slaves. So help me God
Attest
Elizabeth Crum
her X mark
A.D. Palk
William T Daus
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 4 day of May 1869, I certify that I am not interested in this case directly or indirectly & that the above Oath of Allegiance was read over to understood by applicant before signing
the same.

Enoch C Carter
State of Tennessee, Jackson County
Jackson County

J.W.G. Cox
Clerk of the County Court of Jackson County Tennessee
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hereby certify that Enoch C Carter Esq. before whom the foregoing oath of Allegiance was made was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid duly authorized commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such.
In Testimony whereof I hereunto Set my hand and Seal of office this 13th day of May 1869. W.G. Cox Clk of Jackson County Court
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Carthage Tennessee
May 15, 1869

Hon H Van Aernam
Comr of Pensions

Washington City, D.C.

Sir:-
In the case of Elizabeth Crum Widow of Peter, for Pension under Acts of Feby 3 1853 - 1858 & 1865 Restoration & Renewal & July 27, 1868. I herewith file oath of allegiance of claimant.
I respectfully ask, in the event of recent evidence of the authority of Justice of the Peace to perform the Marriage Service, being required by your office. What other attesting evidence is desired - as the records of the office were destroyed by soldiers during the war. 
I am very Resply
Your Obt Servt
W W Ferguson Atty
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Carthage, Tennessee
Dec 27, 1869, 

Hon H Van Aernam
Comr of Pensions

Washington City, D.C.
Sir: - I have the honor to ask a report in the case of Elizabeth Crum, widow of Peter. War of the Revolution for Widow's Pension & to be informed if further proof is required. Claimant is old & nearly helpless & is almost out of heart of ever getting the aid she asks.
I am Very Respty
Your Obt Servt
W. W. Fergusson
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Carthage, Tennessee
July 29, 1870.

[stamped] Department of the Interior Pension Office Aug 2 1870

Hon H Van Aernam
Comr of Pensions, 
Washington City D.C.
Sir: - In reply to yours of 27 last touching the Claim of Elizabeth Crum widow of Peter, Revolutionary War. I herewith file the proof required It is proper to state that I procured the Clerk's Certificate last year but did not think it of sufficient merit to file it - as it establishes nothing besides, I respectfully ask if the fact of marriage is not fully proven without it. I respectfully ask what further proof is required.
I am Very Respt
Your obt Servt
W W Fergusson Atty
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Carthage Tenn
Feby 20, 1871
Hon H Van Aernum
Comr of Pensions
Washington City, D.C.
Sir: In the case of Elizabeth Crum, widow of Peter Crum, Revolutionary Pensioner, for Pension. I herewith file an additional affidavit in support of her claim & I Sincerely hope the proof will be deemed sufficient to warrant the issuance of the Certificate.
I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
W W Fergusson Atty
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[Departmental Stamp]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
PENSION OFFICE
JUL 29 1858

July 19 
69
Roll of Pension
Peter Crum.

West Tennessee Nash
paid to Sept 1842 in Sept in Sept 42
to W. M. Perkins atty
for Crum
Transfer book 

[Departmental Stamp]
THIRD AUDITORS OFFICE
JUL 24 1869
W.  
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[letterhead]
Department of the Interior.
Pension Office
Washington D.C.

[handwritten letter]
July 19 1869

Sir
I will thank you to state to what date the pension of Peter Crum, on the Revolutionary Pension roll, act June 7 1832, at $26.66 per annum, was last paid; and if paid to the date of his Death, to whom the money was due and payable.
A claim is presented for a continuance of his pension by his alleged widow, Elizabeth, who states that she was married to him on the 10th of August 1842, and that he died January 21 1843.
His name will be found on the Nashville, Tennessee roll.
I am, respectfully
Your Obt Servant
TS Truitt Actg Com

The Third Auditor of the Treasury

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