Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 9778, Joseph Carroll, S.C.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE S.C. 
Carroll, Joseph  
Martha
NUMBER W 9778
 

CONTENTS
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Williams 
R.W Cobb

Increase 4501
South Carolina 
Martha Carroll widow of Joseph Carroll who died on the 17th Feb. 1803 of Yrk Dis in the State of S. C
who was a Pri & Sergt in the Com commanded by Captain [Jacob] Barnett of the Regt commanded by Col. [Lieutenant Colonel Henry] Hampton in the Revolutionary line for 10 m 2 days Sergt of Cavalry, 2 " 26 " Pri
Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston 
at the rate of 84 Dollars 54 Cents 
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13th day of Decr. 48 and sent to Hon. D Wallace House of Reps
Increased from $59.54
Deductg all former payments
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836,  Section the 3rd
Recorded by Th Lumpkin Clerk, 
Book C Vol. 1 Page 186

Reported 
1853 Apl. 30. Let to Gill _
1856 Mch 13 " Hon _
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South Carolina } 
York District }

Personally appeared Henry & 
Isabella Carroll, before me the Judge of the Court 
of Ordinary for York District, South Carolina, and being 
first duly sworn according to law, made oath, that they 
are the reputed children of Joseph and Martha Carroll 
and that they believe the record of the marriage of the 
above named Joseph & Martha Carroll is in the 
handwriting of their father the said Joseph Carroll, and 
likewise the births of his children then on record are in 
his handwriting, and they further say that the record 
has never to their knowledge been out of the 
possession of the family, and that he Henry Carroll 
made a transcript of the original record before it 
was so much defaced. That the original record & 
transcript place the marriage above mentioned 
as the twenty eighth of February seventeen hundred 
& seventy one (1771) and they also say that the 
accompanying record, to wit, the original record & 
the transcript have since the death of the said 
Joseph Carroll been in the possession of the 
Deponents
Sworn to & subscribed before | Henry Carroll 
me, this the 26th day of January | Isabela Carroll
1846.
JM Ross
C.Y.D.
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State of South Carolina }
York District } I JM Ross Ordinary of 
York District do hereby certify that the within 
named Henry Carroll & Isabella Carroll were 
qualified to the within before the Court of Ordinary 
of said District and that they are credible 
and that due faith & credit should be given 
to their affidavit Given under my hand 
seal of office this 26th day of January AD. 1846
JM Ross
O.Y.D.
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State of South Carolina
District of York
 On this twenty sixth (26th) day of January, one thousand eight hundred and forty six (1846) personally appeared before the subscribing Magistrate of the District of York in the State aforesaid Martha Carroll, a resident of York District and State of South Carolina , aged about ninety two (92) years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration,
in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 4, 1836: That she is the widow of Joseph Carroll, who was a soldier in the war of the revolution, but she can now neither
recollect the grade of office held by her husband the said Joseph Carroll, nor can she specify the services
performed by him in said war, but she recollects well, that he was out in the service whenever called on, and also that he belonged to the Troop for sometime. She further declared that she was married to the said Joseph Carroll on the twenty eighth (28) day of February, in the year seventeen hundred and seventy one (1771); that her husband the aforesaid Joseph Carroll, died on the seventeenth (17) day of February, in the year one thousand eight hundred and three (1803); and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written
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Before Me 
A.S. Wallace (Magt) | Martha her X mark Carrell 
Test Henry Carrell 

I do hereby certify that the Declarant, Martha Carroll, is 
personally known to me, and that she is the identical 
person she represents herself to be in the foregoing 
declaration, and that, owing to bodily infirmity 
she, was unable to appear and make the foregoing 
declaration in open Court. Given under my hand this 
the 26th of Jany. 1846  A.S. Wallace, Magt.
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South Carolina }
York District } I, Jas. Kuykendal Clerk of 
the Court of Common Pleas 
and General Sessions for the District aforesaid, 
do hereby certify that A. S. Wallace [word struck out] is an 
acting magistrate for York District; also 
that JM Ross is magistrate Ex Officio, and 
that full faith and credit should and ought 
to be given to all their official acts
Given under my hand & 
seal of office this 26th Jany 1846
Jas. Kuykendal
CCCPS.&G.S.

South Carolina }
York District } I JM Ross Ordinary of 
York District do hereby certify that Jas Kuykendal 
whose signature appears to the above is Clerk of the 
Court of Common Pleas for York District Given 
under my hand & seal of office.
Jany 26th 1846 
JM Ross
O.Y.D.
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AN 
POSITION 

ON THE
Old and New Testament.

IN FIVE VOLUMES.

VOLUME THE SECOND:
CONTAINING
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ONICLES. || JOB.
ICLES. || PSALMS.
|| PROVERBS.
H. || ECCLESIASTES.
|| The Song of SOLOMON.

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TER is summed up in its CONTENTS;
T inserted at large in distinct PARAGRAPHS;
GRAPH reduced to its proper HEADS; 
The SENSE given, and largely illustrated:

WITH 
ctical REMARKS and OBSERVATION

By MATTHEW HENRY, 
Late Minister of the GOSPEL.
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Joseph M Carrell 
Swanley was Maried [Married] feb. the 28th 
[illegible] Son Samuel Born Jan. the 
[illegible[ 72. Elisabeth Born in October 
[illegible] ret Born in the year 1776 November 
ah Born 1776 march the 20th 
Sept the 5th 1781 John Born in 
[illegible] 1784 
[illegible] Born June the 19th 1789

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1803 | math  | 1805 | 1805
1771 | calculation | 1776 | 1781
____ | struck | ____ | ____
32 | out | 29 | 24

1805 | 1805 
1772 | 1798 
____ | ____
33 | [illegible]

1815 | 1798 | 1819
1776 | 1781 | 1789 /291
____ | ____ | ____ |
44 | 17 | 24 | 778/20

43 | Joseph 
41 | 1815 | 17.78 
39 | 1784 | 17 [illegible]
34 | ____ | ____
 31 | 1 [illegible]

Jonah Carrell | 1815 | 1798 
1789 | 1772 | 1796
____ | ____ ____
26 | 26 | 22

Chas Carrell 1819
1784 
____
35
[illegible]
1809 
1781 | 1019
____ |
28 [illegible]
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1809 
1774 [illegible] 3 1
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35 3
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[illegible] Elias Carrell 
Departed this life December 
the 6th upon Tuesday Morning  in the 
year of our Lord 1814

Joseph Carrell 
Deparated this Life from the 
17th Day of [repeated: of] February in the year 
of our Lord 1893

Remember man as he thou passes 
By as thou art now so
[illegible] was I and as thou art
I am now so must thou be

Joseph Carrell his hand pen this 
3rd day of May 1893
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Chap. X. | ESTHER. | Chap. X.

each day, and put three prayers to God, in the first of which 
they praise God for counting them worthy to attend this divine 
service.  In the second, they thank him for the miraculous pre
servation of their ancestors; in the third, that they have lived to 
observe another festival in memory of it. So bishop Patrick. 
3. What it is since degenerated to, which is much worse.  
Their own writers own, that this feast is commonly celebrated 
among them with gluttony and drunkenness, and excess of riot. 
Their Talmud faith expressly, that in the feast of Purim a man  
should drink till he knows not the difference between cursed be 
Haman, and blessed by Mordecai.  See what the corrupt and 
wicked nature of man often brings that to, which was at first well 
intended; here is a religious feast turned into a carnival, a per
fect revel; as wakes among us.  Nothing more purifies the  
heart, and adorns religion; than holy joy; nothing more pollutes 
the heart, and reproacheth religion, than carnal mirth and sensual 
pleasure.  Corruptio optimi est pessima. 

CHAP. X. 

This is but a piece of a chapter.  The rest of it beginning at ver. 4. 
with six chapters more, being found only in the Greek, are re
jected as aprocryphal.  In the three verses, we have only some 
short hints; (I.) Concerning Ahasuerus in the throne, what a 
mighty prince he was,  ver. I, 2.  (2.) Concerning Mordecai 
his favorite, what a mighty blessing he was to his perople, ver.
2, 3.

I. AND the King Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon 
the land, and upon the isles of the sea. 2. And 
all the acts of his power, and of his might, and the 
declaration of the greatness of Mordecai, whereunto 
the king advanced him, are they not written in the 
book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and 
Persia? 3.  For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king 
Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted 
of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of 
his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.

We are here told, 
I. How great and powerful king Ahasuerus was.
He had a vast dominion, both in the continent and among the 
islands, from which he raised a vast revenue.  Besides the usual 
customs which the kings of Persia exacted, Ezra iv. I3. he laid 
an additional tribute upon his subjects, to serve for some great 
occasions he had for money, ver. I. The king laid a tribute. 
Happy is our island, that pays no tribute but what is laid upon 
it by its representatives, and those of its own choosing, and is 
not squeezed or oppressed by an arbitrary power, as some of its 
neighbour nations are.  Besides this instance of the grandeur of 
Ahasuerus many more might be given, that were acts of his 
power and of his might, but they are not thought fit to be re
corded here in the sacred story, which is confined to the Jews, 
and relates the affairs of other nations only as they fell in with 
their affairs, but they are written in the Persian chronicles, ver. 2.

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which are long since lost and buried in oblivion, while the sa
cred writings live, live in honor, and will till time shall be no 
more.  When the kingdom of men, monarchs and their monarchies 
are destroyed, and their memorial is perished with them, (Psal.iv. 6.] 
the kingdom of God among men, and the records of that king
dom shall remain, and be as the days of heaven, Dan. ii. 44.   
2. How great and good Mordecai was.  
I. He was great, and it doth one good to see virtue and piety 
thus in honor. (2.) He was great with the king; next to him, 
as one he most delighted and confided in.  Long had Mordecai 
sitten contentedly in the king's gate, and now at length he ad
vanced to the head end of his council board.  Men of [illegible] 
for a time seem buried alive, but often by some means or [illegible] 
they are discovered and preferred at last.  The declaration [illegible] 
greatness to which the king advanced Mordecai, was writt [illegible]
the chronicles of the kingdom, as very memorable, and contrib[illegible]
to the great achievements of the king.  He never did [illegible]
acts of power, as he did when Mordecai was his right hand. [Remainder illegible]
He was great among the Jews, ver. [illegible] not only great above [illegible] 
more honourable than any of them, and much respected by them. [illlegible]
far were they from envying his preferment, that they rejoice [illegible] 
it, and added to it, by giving him a commanding interest [illegible]
them, and submitting all their affairs to his direction.
2.  He was good, very good, for he did good; that made him 
truly great, and then his greatness gave him an opportunity of do
ing so much the more good.  When the king advanced him, ( [illegible] 
He did not disown his people the Jews, nor was he ashamed of 
his relation to them, tho' they were strangers and captives, [illegible]
persed and despised.  Still he wrote himself Mordecai the Jew, a [illegible]
therefore no doubt adhered to the Jews religion, by the obf[illegible]
vances of which he distinguished himself, and yet it was no [illegible]
to his preferment, nor looked upon as a blemish to him. ( [illegible]
He did not seek his own wealth, and the raising of an estate [illegible] 
himself and his family, which is the chief thing most aim at, when 
they get into great places at court, but he consulted the welfare 
of his people, and made it his business to advance that.  His 
power, his wealth, and all his interest in the king and queen, he 
improved for the public good. (3.) He did not only do good, 
but he did it in a humble condescending way, was easily of acc[illegible] 
courteous and affable in his carriage, and spoke peace to all that 
made this application to him.  Doing good works is the best 
and chief thing expected from those that have wealth and power, 
but giving good words is also commendable, and makes the good 
deed the more acceptable. (4.) He did not side with any one 
party of his people against another, nor make some his favourites, 
while the rest were neglected and crushed, but whatever diffe
rences there were among them, he was a common father to them 
all, recommended himself to the multitude of his brethren; not de
spising the crowd, and spoke peace to all their seed, without dis
tinction.  Thus making himself acceptable by humility and be
neficence he was universally accepted, and gained the good word 
of all his brethren.  Thanks be to God, such a government as 
this we are blessed with, which seeks the welfare of our people, speak
ing peace to all their seed.  God continue it long, very long! And 
grant us, under the happy protection and influence of it, to live 
quiet and peaceful lives, in godliness, honesty, and charity.
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Joseph Carrell & Martha Sauncy was Married 
feb the 28th. 1771 their son Saml. Born January 
the [illegible] 1772 Elizabeth Born October 4th 1774 
[illegible] Born Novem 6th. 1776 Sarah Born 
March the 20th 1778 Joseph Born September 
[illegible] 1781 John Born february 2nd 1784 
Henry Born June 19th [struck out: 19] 1789
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April 30, 1931.

Mrs. Noble Shumate | Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
1381 - 8th Avenue | AWF: ILL [illegible initials]
Hickory, North Carolina.  

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the 
Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9778, that Joseph, son of 
Joseph Carroll, while residing in York District, South Carolina, 
enlisted in 1776 and served at various times as private and 
quartermaster sergeant in the South Carolina troops under Captains 
Thomson, Henderson, Garrison, Barnett, Colonel Henry Hampton and 
General Sumter; he was in the battles of Stono, Huck's Defeat, 
Rocky Mount, Kings Mountain, Quinby's Bridge and Eutaw Springs. 

He died February 17, 1803.

Soldier married February 28, 1771, Martha Swancy or Swansey. 

She was allowed pension on her application executed January 
26, 1846, while a resident of York District, South Carolina, aged 
ninety two years.

They had the following children:

Samuel born January --, 1772
Elizabeth " October 4, 1774
Je (torn) et " November 6, 1776
Sarah " March 20, 1778.
Joseph " September 15, 1781. 
John " February 2, 1784.
Henry " June 19, 1789.
Isabella, date of her birth not given.

1.
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This is the history of the only soldier named Joseph 
Carroll of South Carolina, found on the Revolutionary War records 
of this bureau.

The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to show  
a claim for pension or bounty land on file on account of the services 
of James Dysart and James Young as described by you, or of any 
soldier named Stuart Dysart.

Very truly yours,

E. W. MORGAN, 
Acting Commissioner.

2.
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Decr. 20-1902
W.D. Grist
Yorkville, S.C.
1917 Jan. 30. Hist. to H.P.
Wallace AW
1917 Feb. 20. Hist to Rosa Black AW
1924 Dec. 6 " " Mrs. J. P. Walker
1929. Jan. 30 " " Mrs. M. A. Hart 
1931. Apr. 30 " " Mrs. Noble Shumate

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Revy WIDOW, &c.

File No. 9778
Martha Carroll 
Wid of 
Joseph Carroll 
Sergt, Rev. War

Act: July 7/36 Sec. 3d
Index:--Vol. A, Page 117

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4501
arroll 
arroll 
Feb. 1803 
in the State of S. Carolina 
Pri & Sergt. in the Com. commanded 
ptain Barnett of the Regt commanded 
Col. Hampton in the Revolution 
[struck out: line] for Pri & Sergeant.

Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston 
at the rate of 59 Dollars 54 Cents 
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of 
March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of 
Jany. 1848 and sent to 
Hon. J. A. Black
House of Reps.

Arrears to the 4th of 
Semi annual allowance ending
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{ Revolutionary Claim, }
{ Act July 4, 1836, }
{ Section the 3rd }

Recorded by Th Lumpkin Clerk
Book C Vol. 1 Page 186.

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Reported
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✓6809

Let to Hon. J. A. Black 
Aug 31, 1846

do to A. S Wallace 
Oct 10 '46
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Let. to Hon. J. A. Black 
January 4, 1847
to same March 12 '47
to A. S. Wallace Augt. 
27, 1847
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9778

Martha widow of Joseph 
Carroll - Revy war S.C 
Payroll of Pay & Bounty in 
Negroe, to soldier in Colo
Henry Hampton S.C Regt
withdrawn & placed on 
file with rolls for 1781

This dep was written by 
Mr. Prior.
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South Carolina
York District
Appeared and made oath in due form of Law Francis Henry a resident of this District aged seventy six years past who being first duly sworn according to law sayeth that he was born and raised within three Miles of Joseph Carrels whose widow Martha is now applicant for a pension for the services of her husband Joseph Carrell in the war of the revolution

This Deponent further says that he was well acquainted with Joseph Carrell and knows that he had the reputation of being an Excellent soldier and doing good service in the war of the revolution and has heard his brothers who were also soldiers in the war of the revolution two of whom were Captains in said war say that Joseph Carrell was in the war campaign after the Cherokee Indians and also the Stono campaign in 1779 he further says that Joseph Carrell and his Brothers Joined General Sumpter on the east side of the Catawba river and to to fight the Battles of Hanging Rock and
Rocky Mount in Capt. Henry's company and also at the battle of Kings Mountain and that after the above service the said Joseph Carrell served in General Sumter's Brigade State Troops until discharged but cannot give the particulars of said service and This deponent further says that the
Father of the Claimants husband was also called Joseph and had five sons in service to wit Thomas John Joseph Samuel & Mathew
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who were all soldiers of the most 
excellent reputation Joseph Carrel father 
of the Claimants husband never did any 
service and died in time of the war as 
Deponent believes before the fall of Charles
ton and Further says that he never 
knew any other family of the same name
Sworn to and subscribed this 24th day of 
Nov 1846
Before me | Frances Henry
H. Allison Magt.

I the said Magistrate do hereby certify that the 
above Deponent is well known to me and that 
he is a gentleman of unquestionable moral car
acter [character] and sound mind and his statements 
are entitled to full faith and credit
Given under my hand this 24th day of Novr.
1846 H. Allison Magt.

South Carolina }
York District } Appeared and made 
oath in due form of law 
Before me the subscribing Magistrate Francis 
Curry a resident of said district aged seventy 
seven (77) years past that he was well acqu
ainted with Joseph Carrell Revolutionary 
soldier decd. whose widow Martha is now 
applicant for a pension

He further says that he was raised with 
in three miles of Joseph Carrell and wife 
Martha and know that Joseph Carrell 
had the reputation of doing good ser
vice in the war of the Revolution 

Deponent further says that he
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knows of his own personal knowledge 
that he the said Joseph Carrell husband 
of the present claiment [claimant] was in Capt
Barrnets company Sumters brigade state 
troops for he deponent saw him the said 
Joseph Carrell several times in said Company and was of
ten at his house when he the said Jo
seph was in service.

Deponent further states that Joseph Car
rell [struck out: further] as he deponent has always 
understood was out a tour of duty call
ed the snow campaign [campaign] after the Cherokee 
indians and that he was in the Stono cam
pain [campaign] the year 1779 and that he the said 
Joseph Carell was in the battles of Rocky
Mount Hanging Rock Hucks Defeat and 
Kings Mountain

he further says that he does not 
know how long the said Joseph Car
rell served in the state troops but 
has always understood that they were 
ten or twelve months [illegible] but well re
collect they were promised a negro as 
pay and bounty for said service and 
knew several men who were in said 
service to wit Samuel Carrell John Hood 
John McCall (but not in the same compa
ny) men that were known to Dep at that 
time and after

He further says that Joseph Carrell 
got a fine imported stud horse while 
in Sumters state troop service (called 
Matchless) and well recollects that he the 
said Joseph Carrell had the reputation 
of being a comisary [commissary] in said troop

Sworn to and subscribed this 24 day of 
Nov 1846 before me 
James C Thomasson Mag | Francis Curry
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South Carolina }
York District }

I hereby certify that the 
within Deponent Francis 
Curry who has sworn and subscribed to 
the foregoing Affidavit is a man from 
every appearance about seventy five or eighty 
years of age and a man of good moral 
character and unquestionable verasity [veracity]
and his oath is entitled to full credence 
I further certify that the words interlined 
in the Affidavit (in said Company) were 
entered by myself at the request of himself 
and sworn to. And that this Deponent 
further states that Joseph Carrel father of 
the Claimants husband died during 
the War but does not recollect the exact 
date of his death
Nov 24 1846 James C. Thomasson Magt

South Carolina } I Jas Kuykendal Clerk of the Court 
York District } of Common Pleas do hereby certify 
that A. S. Wallace H. Allison and James C Thomasson 
are Magistrates as above and that the foregoing 
signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine
Given under my hand & seal 
[Blurred seal of office] of office November 27th 
1846 
Jas Kuykendal C.C.CPls
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State of South Carolina } 
York District } On this the 29th day 
of May 1846 per
sonally appeared before me the subscriber Com
missioner in Equity for the District aforesaid and 
Magistrate Ex Officio for said District, Martha 
Carrol a resident of the District and State afore
said, aged about ninety two years, who being 
first duly sworn according to law, doth on her  
oath make the following declaration, in order to 
obtain the benefit of the provision made by the 
act of Congress passed July the fourth 1836, 
granting pensions to certain widows.

That she is the widow of Joseph Carroll 
decd. of York District of South Carolina, who was 
a soldier in the army of the Revolution, but can
not now recollect the grade of office held 
or the number of touers [tours] of duty performed 
by him, the said Joseph Carroll, but well recollects 
he was generally in service from the commence
ment of hostilities until the close of the war. 
And also recollects that he did one tour of ser
vice in the state troops, Barnett's troop, Hamp
tons regiment, Sumpters brigade.  She fur
ther declares that she was married to the 
said Joseph Carroll on the twenty eighth day of February one thousand seven hun
dred and seventy one (1771) as shown in 
the family record, which said record is now 
at the department. And that her husband 
the aforesaid Joseph Carroll died on the 
17th day of February one thousand eight 
hundred and three (1803) and that she 
has remained a widow ever since that 
period as will more fully appear by
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reference to the proof hereunto annexed, and 
also by reference to the proof amended to a 
former declaration by me made, and now 
at the department.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day 
and year above written
Before me 
W J Clawson | Martha her X mark Carroll 
C. E. Y. D
Test A.S. Wallace

South Carolina }
York District } I W. J. Clawson Commissioner 
in Equity for York District, whose 
name appears to the foregoing affidavit do 
hereby certify that satisfactory evidence 
has been exhibited to me that Martha 
Carroll who has sworn to subscribed the 
foregoing affidavit is a woman of un
questionable moral character, and her 
statements as such are entitled to full 
faith and credit. And also that she 
is the widow of Joseph Carroll deceased 
as stated in the foregoing declaration.

I do further certify that this declar
ant, by reason of age, and bodily infirm
ity is unable to attend Court to make the 
said declaration.
Given under my hand & seal of 
office the day & year above written.
[Blurred seal of office] W J Clawson
C. E. Y. D.
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Comptroller Genls Office 
Columbia So. Ca. Febry 28"/46

Dr Sir

There are but the two names of Carroll 
of record: Joseph Carroll & Joseph Junr.
The Junr. is mentioned but in one instance.

My opinion is that the names are 
synonymous, they are but one, the same person 
or individual.

Very Respectfully 
Q Aval
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South Carolina }
York District } Personally appeared, before me the subscribing 
Magistrate for the District [struck out: in the St] of York in the State 
aforesaid, Robert Wilson, and being first duly sworn according to law 
doth on his oath say, that he is a surviving soldier of the war of the 
Revolution, that he enlisted the seventh (7) day of April in the year 
seventeen hundred and seventy seven (1777) in Col. Thompson's Redgiment [Regiment] 
Continental troops. That he served in said Redgiment [Regiment] until 
captured under General Clinton in Charleston in the year 
seventeen hundred & eighty (1780) on the twelvth [twelfth] (12) day of 
May, that he escaped from British custody in the month of 
the following June, and that on the second day after his 
return home, he left for North Carolina, where he was elected 
(1st) first Lieutenant in Captain Reeds Company and served in 
that capacity for six months in Major Winn's (afterwards General Winn) 
Battalion, Sumpters Brigade, and that he is a pensioner at the 
rate of eighty dollars ($80.) per annum. He further states, that 
he knew Joseph Carroll a soldier also in the war of the Revolution 
and actively engaged in the service of his country during the 
said war, that according to the best of his recollection, he believes 
Joseph Carroll was in Hampton's Redgiment [Regiment] state troops, that he 
saw him in the militia service on several occasions and recollects 
well that said Joseph Carroll was with deponent in the battle of 
Stono and also with him in pursuit of Captain Dulin, and 
believes that Carroll was a Lieutenant at that time, which was 
in the year seventeen hundred & eighty one (1781). He states further 
that he with the rest of the Company under Capt. Jamison 
went home with the said Joseph Carroll and took 
dinner with him, he says further, that Joseph Carroll was
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was married at that time and had a family of several 
children, that said Joseph Carroll lived in York District 
South Carolina, and that he never knew any other man 
in the service of the same name, he further says that 
said Joseph Carroll died leaving a widow who is now 
living, and that he said Joseph Carroll was never 
married but once
Sworn to & subscribed this 
28th day of January 1846 | Robert Wilson
Before me
A. S. Wallace (Magt)
John T Gilmore 

I do hereby certify that Robert Wilson whose 
signature appears to foregoing affidavit is a 
man of unquestioned verasity [veracity] and full 
faith and credence is due to all his state
ments Jany the 28th 1846 Given under my 
hand A. S. Wallace Magt
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The Articles of this present Vandance
as followeth Viz

1irst. The highest bider [bidder] shall be the Buyer 

2nd. All articles above five pounds shall 
be one years credit giving bond 
and approved security 

3rd. All sums under five pounds shall be 
ready money.

4th. All persons under age and under [illegible]
are debared Biding [Bidding]

5th. Any Person or Persons buying any 
article or articles at the said Vandance and not 
complying with the above said articles shall 
return the goods before sun set pay
ing four shilling in the pound for 
disappointing of seal

Margret and Joseph Carrell 
Exct.

N.B. This Vandances
to be call'd in sd currency and paid 
in gold or silver
The signature of Joseph Carrell above 
is the same referred to by me in my letter 
to J L Edwards of this date 1st Oct. 1847
James A Black
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[illegible match calculations]

Articles of
Sale
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Martha Carroll }
widow of Joseph } S.C. act 4 July 1836/$59.43 pr ann
To what time was she last paid?
GC A
Pension Office } 
Decemr 7 48 }
Paid to 4 Mar. 1848
BLB
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[Two panels]
[Left panel]

No h.809

Martha Carrell 
widow of Joseph 
SC
act 4 July 1836 
married 1771
husband died 1803

[illegible] - 170. 86 day [word struck out] militia 
" 336. 10 mo. 2. M.S.  

[Right panel]
[Appears upside down on image]

Declaration 
of 
Martha Carrell
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South Carolina }
York District } I Jas Kuykendal Clerk of the 
Court [repeated: of the Court] of Sessions and 
Common Pleas for said District, do hereby certify 
that W J Clawson Esqr whose name appears to the 
foregoing certificate is Commissioner of the Court 
of Equity for said District, and as such Magistrate 
Ex Officio, and that the signature to the foregoing 
certificate purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto 
set my hand and affixed the 
seal of the Court of Common Pleas 
[Blurred seal of Court] for said District, the day & year 
above written.
Jas Kuykendal
C.C.CPls.
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Payment to be made 
at Charleston 
by J. C. Cochran, Esqr.
Agent for paying Pen
sioners, in the Agency of 
South Carolina 

Recorded in the Pension 
Office, in Book C Vol. 1
Page 186 by 
Thos. Lumpkin
Clerk.
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th of July 1836 
Martha Carroll  of South Carolina
widow of Joseph Carroll
.ho was a Private and Sergeant in the Revolution and who died on the 17th February 1803 is entitled to receive 
Fifty nine dollars and fifty four cents
 per annum during the time she may
remain unmarried, commencing on the fourth day of March 1831
and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this eighth day of January
one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight. s/ M.L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
examined and countersigned
J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
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JL Edwards Esq
Comr of Pensions
Washington
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Yorkville S. Carolina
26 of Jany 1847
Dr Sr
yours of the 4th inst has been
duly Recd it appears from the same that you have credited Joseph Carrol with Eighty five days duty in the Militia in Capt Barnets Company the records of South Carolina shows
that the 85 days you credit to Joseph Carroll in Capt Barnett Company was not done in Barnets Company but was done under Capt Thompson Capt Henderson & Garrison in 1780 81 & 82 and number of tour and days
in each tour given the service in Capt
Barnett Company was in the State Troops under an enlistment for ten months which he served as Quarter Master Sergeant as appears from the indent to his credit Mr Jas Moore says he served three months
with the State Troops at Orangeburg
and was there the winter and spring of 82 and that Joseph Carrell was in Barnetts Company of State Troop
that does not mean Militia service (more was in the militia and is a man of undoubted veracity)
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Mr Curry who lived near Carroll says
he saw Carroll of en while in Barnett
company of State Troops and knew Capt Barnet well. Robert Wilsons says he was in Snow compain another campain in 1779 and was generally in service after the fall of Charleston in Sumpters Brigade and part of the time in Hamptons Redgment . I write the last from memory as I have lost the coppy
of his deposition Mager McJunkins
swears to the same effect there is now no man living that served in Sumters State Troops that I know or can hear of and it is impossible to prove his Carrolls service by any one that served with him
I can offer traditionary Evidence in abundance that he did serve in the State troops which is now the highest evidence that can be offered, I hope you will reconsider this claim
as it is one of importance and the
widow is still living but from the infirmity of age is entirely unable to give the particulars of her husbands service
Major Samuel Jones of Kersham District says he became acquainted with Joseph Carroll shortly after the Battle of Eutaw [Sprins]
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Springs and that he was in Sumters
Brigade State Troops this service must have been six or seven months from sept untill Apr 82 his son if it would satisfatory could state on oath his service more specific than his widow can do
Pleas answer the above and give me
such instructions as will enable me to
Meet your requistion as she is my great grand aunt and she is now a pensioner of the state of
South Carolina at the rate of 30 dollars per annum for the last three years, the widows of Revolutiary I soldiers are put on the pension
Roll of the state by petition certifying that the applicants were wives in war time or had made application to the general government and failed there is no proof of same required
also enclose a letter from the Comptroller of SC giving a statement of Carrols serve in the Militia but was not in Barret Company
very Respectfully yours
A S Wallace
J L Edwards
Comr of Pensions
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South Carolina York District
Personally appeared Gilbert Enloe before me the subscribing justice and made oath in due form & saith
that he has heard his father Isaac Enloe say of Joseph Carol husband of the present claimant, Martha
Carrol, that he was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war, & that of the first respectability for Courage & good
conduct & fought well for the liberty of his Country --- I likewise remember to hear him say that he got a
noted Stud horse while in Sumpter’s State troops to the best of my recollection Captured from the British
at the Battle of Eutaw spring (horses name was matchless). I know not of any Office said Carrol held, but
have always understood from general report & Especially from my fathers report that said Joseph &
Brothers were leading men in their laudable and patriotic Exertions for liberty.
Sworn to November 21st, 1846
Before me Gilbert Enloe
A.S. Wallace, Magt. 
N.B. said deponent saith that he was born & raised within 6 or 7 miles from the said Carroll. G. E.
I the said Magistrate do hereby certify that Gilbert Enloe Esqr who
has written sworn to and subscribed the above affidavit
is a gentleman of high character and
his statements entitled to full faith and credit I do further certify that he is as shown by his record seventy years past born 19th February 1776
A.J. Wallace Magt
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State of South Carolina
Marion District
Personally came before me Gideon Steen one of the Magistrates assigned to keep the peace in & for
said district, Major Joseph McJunkin who on being duly sworn upon the holy Evangelists of Almighty
God, deposes and says, that he was well acquainted with Joseph Carroll, a soldier of the Revolution.
This deponent knows from his own knowledge that the said Joseph Carroll served in the Armies of the
Revolution from the fall Charleston until the close of the war but this deponent does not recollect what
Rank the said Joseph Carroll had in the Army.
The deponent further states that the said Joseph Carroll was with this deponent in the Battles of the Cowpens, Hanging Rock, & Rocky Mount & deponent believes in sundry other Battles & that these constitute only a part of the services which this
deponent & the said Joseph Carroll served together.
The said Joseph Carroll served most of the time in General Sumpters Brigade But deponent does not remember the Captain in whose company he served. but believes he was part of the time under
Command of Colonel Bratton [William Bratton]
Sworn before me and subscribed this 18 March 1846 ----
G. Steen Magt. Joseph McJunkin
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South Carolina Marion District
I do hereby certify that Maj Joseph McJunkin who has this day sworn
to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit is a gentleman of unquestionable moral character
and sound mind and as such his statements are entitled to full faith and credit
Given under my hand this 19th of March 1846
G. Steen (Magt)

I William J. Keenan Clerk of the
Court of Union District in the State of South Carolina do certify that the within subscribing Gideon Steen is a magistrate in and for said District & that the foregoing Signature
purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto affixed my seal of Office
& Subscribed my name the 20 day of March 1846
Wm J Keenan
Clerk of the Court
Union District
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South Carolina Kershaw District
Personally appeared before me the subscribing Magistrate Samuel Jones aged about ninety years and
pentioner of the United States at the rate of $80.00 per annum [w]ho first being sworn according to law
deposeth saith that shortley after the battle of utaw Springs [Eutaw Springs] SC in which deponent was
not engaged he know a man in service of the name of Joseph Carrel in general Sumters briggade State
troops deponent was in Marions briggade [Francis Marion] and says that the briggades of Sumter and
Marion fought the battle of quambee Bridge [Quinby Bridge,] SC together and believes that the said Joseph Carell was in said battle and further says that he was from the upper part of the state but this deponent cannot now say how long the said Carrel was in service or what rank in said briggade or the names of his company or regimental officers and never [k]new any other Joseph Carrel in service but the above named and well recollects that the Carrels had the reputation of being soldiers of the first order in the patriot armey
Sworn to and subscribed this 1st day of Oct 1846 before me
Andrew Johnson (magt.) 
Samuel Jones X his mark
test Seaborn Jones 
I the said magistrate do certify that
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Jones and further certify that his
statements are entitled to full faith
and credit
Andrew Johnson (Magt)

South Carolina Lancaster District ⎬ I Henry R Price Clerk of the Court of Common pleas & general sessions for said District certify that Andrew Johnson, whose signature appears above is & was at the time a magistrate for said District regularly appointed & qualified - Witness my hand & seal the 13th Oct. 1846,
Given under the seal of the Court
s/ H.R. Price
Clke
Law or that I James
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South Carolina York District
Personally appeared James
Moore Before me the subscribing magistrate aged Eighty five years and one of the surviving soldiers of the war of the revolution this
Deponent states that he was well acquainted with Joseph Carrell a soldier in the army of the revolution but can not now say whether the said Joseph Carrell was an officer or not in said war he further say that the
said Joseph Carrell was in the State
Troops as he believes in Capt Barnets company Sumpters Brigade he further says that he lay with the State Troops the spring of eighty two at Orangburg three months from Dec 81
untill the State Troops were discharged and well recollects that the said Joseph Carrel got a fine imported (stnd horse) from the
enemy somewhere on the congaree or at the Battle of the Eutaw and kept him long after the war the said Joseph Carroll and his Brothers John Thomas and Sam had the
reputation of doing much service in time of the war but deponent only know of his own person knowedge of the above stated time and believes that the said Joseph Carrell
remained in service untill regularly discharged  Joseph Carrell lived in York District South Carolina and further says that he knew no other Joseph Carrell in service but  the above named Sworn to and subscribed this 23 Sept 1846 
s/ James Moore Before me
A. S. Wallace Magt
I do hereby certify that James Moore who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit is a man
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of good moral character and a man of sound mind and also that he has always been reputed a revolutionary soldier and his statements entitled to
the highest credit
Given under my hand and seal this 23rd of Sept 1846
s/ A.S. Wallace Magt,

I Jas Kuykendall Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and general sessions for york District do hereby certify that A. S. Wallace is a magistrate duly authorized by law in said district
and the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
in testimony hereof I have here unto
affixed my seal of office and
subscribed my name this
23d day of Sept 1846
Jas Kuykendal
C.C.CPls
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6908
Martha Carroll
SC
act 4 July 36
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Yorkville 20th Augt 1846
enclose you an application of
Martha Carrell widow of Jos
Caroll York Dist who is an applicant for a Pension under the act of 4th
July 1836- These were sent me, mislaid, and not handed you
while at Washington
The signatures of John M Ross and AS. Wallace who signs officially
are genuine & entitled
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to credit. I am confident that this is a most meritorious claim the
Witness Robert Wilson is highly
respectable and entitled to the
fullest confidence
Please answer this to AS Wallace,
at Yorkville
Yours most respectfully
Jas A Black
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Union Court House
Mr 29 1848
Sir
the accompanying certificate in
favor of Martha Carrell widow of Joseph Carroll, is not satisfactory
I have the honor to request a reexamination of the Evidence in this case 
Carroll was shown by the Records
of this State to have been Quarter-
Master Sergeant in Genl Sumpters
Brigade of State Troops, under an
enlistment for ten months. He was
therefore A Cavalry, & not an Infantry
Soldier - and his Widow is
consequently entitled to half his monthly pay which was Fifteen Dollars  per month under a resolution of Congess of 1778
I beg leave also to call your attention to the fact that the
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Evidence on file in this case proves
Joseph Carroll rendered Three months service in the Snow Campaign in the year 1775- & for which the certificate issued makes no allowance
your attention to these facts are
Respectfully solicited - Your
decision upon them can be communicated to me after my arrival in Washington and should you deem these additional claims are not well founded-- The certificate already issued you will be pleased to
return to me
I am Very respectfully
Your Obt Sert
D Wallace
Hon. J. L. Edward
Washington
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S.170 Joseph Carroll Jr.
AS Wallace Esq
Yorkville So Ca
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Compt. Gen Office Columbia Dec 23 1846 A S Wallace Esq
In looking over papers to day I
found my reference of and the name of Joseph Carroll on it upon examination I find two Indents to his credits which I believe I forgot to mention in my letter yesterday they
are Book I 170 Joseph Carroll 40 days as horseman under Capt Thomson in 1780, 22 under Capt Henderson in 1781 as horseman and 24 under
Capt Garrison as horseman. His name also appears Book M 336 for 2141 Sterling for pay as a Master Sergeant in Henry Hampton's Regt
Sumters Brigade State Troops.
I hope this will be satisfactory as it was merely an oversight, the other all correct
I remain respectfully
J Aug Black
Deputy
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Washington
Sir
I enclose you additional
evidence in the case of Martha
Carroll. Permit me to recommend
this case to your particular
attention, as I am convinced
it is just
Your Obt Svt
James A Black
JL Edwards Esq
Comr of Pension
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No 4809
Martha Carrell
wid of Joseph
SC
Act 4 July 1836
Admd
10 mo 2 M Sgt $50.00
2mo 24 pri 9.54
= 59.54
from 4 March 1831
Hon J.A. Black
House of Reps
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Pension Office
January 3rd, 1848.
I have the honor to request that you will be good enough to designate the
name and state of the claimant referred to in your letter, identifying
the handwriting of Joseph Carrell on
an old advertisement with that of a soldier of the same name who received an indent for service.
I have the honor to be
Sir, very respectfully
Yr Obt Svt
G Wm Crump
J.A. Black
House of Representatives
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To The Honbl
The Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
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Yorkville S.C. April 19th 1853
Sir
At the request of some of the distributees of Martha Carroll, I write
for information as to the amount of pension claim allowed to said Martha and when & to whom the money was paid.
For such information I will be obliged
and am your obedient servant
G. W. Williams
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Pension Office
April 28, 1853
Sir
Be so good as to say to what time
Martha Carroll, widow of Joseph Caroll, a pensioner under act of July 1836 at $84.54 per annum was last paid and to whom payment was made.
Very Respy
R McRae
Majr Bogan
3d Auds Office
Paid to 4th March 1849 James J. McCarter, the Attorney, drew the two last Payments, including the increase. B.L.B.
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Major Bogan 3d auditor OA
I hope Mr Bogan will grant
absolution this time
Charleston So Carolina, should be
the agency
W.M
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Increase
Martha Carroll
wid of Joseph SC
Act 4 July 1836
Admd
10 mo 2d. MS Cavalry $75.00
2" 24 days pri 9.54
= $84.54
from 4 March 1831
deducting what has been
paid at the rate of $59.54 per ann for
the same time
Hon D. Wallace
House of Reps
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Union CH Gc
Mar 29 1848
Sir
Allow me to call your attention to the Pension Claims indicated by
the inclosed documents and have
the kindness to Make your decision
known to me as soon as convenient
after my arrival in Washington
I am Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sert
D Wallace

JL. Edwards Esq
Washington
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Comptroller Genl's Office
Columbia So. Ca. Jany 20.46
Book M, Indent 3363 issued the first October 1784 to Mr Joseph Carroll late QMs Sergeant in Henry Hamptons regt, Sumpters Brigade State Troops, for One Hundred and forty one pounds sterlg, being amt. pay of Bounty due him for services
in that Troop together with interest thereon from the first April 1782 to date hereof agreeable to resolution of Genl Assembly of the Eleventh March last- Principal £141. .
Annl Int £9.17.4
I certify the above to be a true copy from the Records in this Office
For Comptroller Genl
s/ J Laval
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Comptroller Genls Office
Columbia So. Ca. Jany 20/46
Book I Indent 1703 Issued the 6 of Sept 1780 To Mr Joseph Carroll Junr for Twelve Pounds, five Shillings and
Eight pence half penny Strlg for Eighty six days militia duty in 1780 & 1781 pr a/c Audited
principal £ 12.5.8 ½
Annl Int £ 00.16.2.
I certify the above to be a true copy from the Records in this office
for Comptroller Genl.
s/ J Laval
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to JL Edwards Esq
Comr of Pensions
Washington
District of Columbia
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Yorkville So. Ca
Jany. 29. 1846
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com'r of Pensions:
Dear Sir
Accompanying this note you have the declaration of Mrs. Martha Carroll widow of Joseph Carroll. The original Record of their marriage & births of their children with a transcript of the same. The documentary hereof of the services of the said Joseph Carroll in the war of the Revolution, and the Affidavit of David Patten & Robert Wilson identifying the said Joseph Carroll with the name identified in the documentary Evidence, and also identifying the Claimant Mrs. Martha Carroll unto the widow of the said Joseph Carroll, and also the joint affidavit of Henry & Isabella Carroll as to the credibility of the Records & Transcript above mentioned. If the evidence herewith submitted be defective, or there be any informalities, which may prevent success, you will inform the undersigned of the same. Should the papers, however, satisfy the Department you will please forward the draft for the claim - to - .
Your Friend & Obt. Serv.
A.S. Wallace
at Gabrielle So. Ca.
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Yorkville S.C.
26th of Jany 1847
Hon J A Black
Dear sir
I enclose you a letter for the commishener of Pensions in case of Martha Carrell which you will pleas forward as soon as convenient and request him to answer it to you pleas go to the Pension office and have the claim called up and Examined in your presence as the requirements of the law is met
You have the cirtificate of the secretary of state shewing the nature of the state Troop service let me have an answer from this claim in three weeks if possible as I want to get this claim passed while you are at washington
My self and famly are well Exept my thank for you polite attention and hope to merit it
Yours Truly
A.S. Wallace

Hon J. A. Black
P.S. I also send a letter from the comptroller General thoug not written with a view of being laid before the Department it shews
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that Joseph Carrell did not serve in Barnets company in the militia but the records shew he did in state Troops
I also return the letter you received from the Commishener of Pensions so you can see my intention which you will pleas return to me
Your &c &c
A S Wallace

Hon J A Black
Washington City
D. C.
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Yorkville S.C.
14th of Dec 1847
Col Edwards
Dr sir
enclosed you will find the cirtificate of Hon Jas A Black shewing that the name of Joseph Carrell to his account for 12£ sterling is signed Joseph Carrell and not Joseph Carrell Junior. and that his signature coresponds with the papers here with enclosed I have other testimony on this claim taken but supposing this to be the principal objection to the admishion of this claim I only send the enclosed
I have proved Carrell in the militia and state Troop by persons who seved with him to wit Wilson & Patten & Maj. McJunkins & in the Militia and Jas Moore in the state Troop. & had you been satisfied at  at the commencement of this claim that the signature was Joseph Carrell and not Joseph Carrell Jun - I leve it for you to say whether this claim would not long small
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have been admitted but aside from this the traditionary prooff with the certificate of the Comptroller General from Charleston S.C. sent you in July last to which you replyed on the 7th of Aug last shews conclsively to my mind that Joseph Carrell who seved in the Snow campain in 75 the indian campain in 76 in sunters camp in 80 is the identical individual who seved ten months in Hamtons redgement as Quartermaster sergeant in 1781 & 82
but should you not be satisfied with the proof now on file I will endeaver to meet your requisitions believing they will be only such as your wisdom shall demand under the benign imprudence of the law under which you act
With these remarks I remain your most obedient humble servant
A. S. Wallace

Col. J. L. Edwards
Washington City
D.C.
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Piedmont farm
1st October 1847
Sir
At the request of A. S. Wallace I have called at the Comptroller Genls. office in this State and examined the account made out for Services in the Revolutionary War, in favour of Joseph Carrell Junr and which Said account I found to be recepted by Joseph Carrell and not Joseph Carrell Junr and I compared the hand writing with the signature of Joseph Carrell on the within paper and I belive them to be the same hand writing as is in paper herewith enclosed and which I have identified.
With respect Yours
James A Black

Hon J L Edwards &c Washton.
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State of South Carolina
Cook District
Appeared David Patton and made oath in due form of Law that he is one of the surviving soldiers of the War of the Revolution and a pensioner at the rate of Twenty six Dollars and sixty seven cents per annum
Deponent further states that he know Joseph Carroll who was also a soldier in the War of the Revolution under General Sumpter and further states that he was a horseman and believes he was a part of the time in Col. Hampton's Regiment  He further declares that the said Joseph Carroll was married to Martha Swansey the present claimant previous to the War of the Revolution and had a family of two or three children before the War and believes the marriage took place about the year 71 or 72. He further states that the deponent was not present at the marriage but that he has known them as husband and wife since the time above stated untill the death of the said Joseph Carroll and that the said Joseph Carroll lived and died within three miles of deponent and that his widow Martha Carroll is still living
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and has been a widow ever
since his death and has lived
within the same distance ever since
of said Deponent and that his father's name was Joseph also but was too old to do service that they were known as old Joseph and Young Joseph that the claimants husband
had three Brothers in the War of the Revolution also Viz: Samuel, John, Thomas and that he never knew any
other Carroll of the name
Joseph but the claimants husband
in service during the War of
the Revolution s/  David Patton
Sworn to before me Jany 25th 1846
s/ JM Ross OYD

South Carolina York District ⎬ I, J M Ross Ordinary of York District do hereby certify that David Patton whose affadavit appears above is a
credible man and his statements are entitled to full faith and credit Given under my hand & seal of office this 27th day of January A.D 1846
s/ JM Ross OYD
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[stamps] RECORD & PENSION OFFICE
DEC 16 1902 708190
WAR DEPARTMENT
OLD WAR & NAVY FILES DEC 17 1902
this is the only Joseph Carroll that I find from SC
Yorkville, SC Dec 15/02
Joseph Carroll SC (2) Rev War
W D Grist requests to be furnished  if Eve Carroll drew a pension on account of Rev War
service of above named

Address Chief of the Record and Pension Office. War Department, Washington, D. C.
Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Washington, December 16, 1902.
Respectfully transmitted to
The Commissioner of Pensions.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR: FC Ainsworth Chief, Record and Pension Office
(800c)
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[letterhead] Yorkville Enquirer
Yorkville, S. C. Dec 15 1902
War Department,
Washington D.C.
A.G.O. Deviseai
I have the honor to inquire of your office whither or not Eve Carroll
of York county ever drew a
pension from the national government on account
of the services of her husband, Joseph Carroll
in the Revolutionary war - the war of 1776 -81
your attention will be sincerely appreciated by
Very truly
W. W. Grist
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Rev Sec
OFFICE OF THE
AUDITOR OF YORK COUNTY
SOUTH CAROLINA
B. M. LOVE, AUDITOR
York, SC
Jany 18-1917
Commissioner of Pensions
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D. C
Dear Sirs:
Will you kindly send me the Military
History of Joseph Carroll a soldier of the Revolutionary War as
contained in his Widow's application
for Pension filed in Your Office. He
is from South Carolina
He married Martha Swansey
Please give me all the information
you can about his Revolutionary
Record & his date of birth & death - also what you have on record
concerning
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his wife etc.
Any information you can furnish me will be greatly appreciated- I am one of his descendants & need this information to put in my DAR papers. Thanking you in advance for your trouble, I am
very respectfully
Miss H Pearl Wallace
PO Box 324
York, SC 
[stamp] US PENSION OFFICE JAN 19 1917
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Black
[stamp] US PENSION OFFICE FEB 12 1917
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Feb. 10th 1917.
Mr. G.M. Saltzgaber,
Com. of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir.
Please send me statement of the
Military History of Joseph Carroll, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
You will see that his widow applied
and received pension,
An early reply will be appreciated,
Yours very respectfully,
Miss Rosa Black
Converse Street.
Spartanburg, SC
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[stamp] OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER US BUREAU OF PENSIONS NOV 21 1924
or Post Office Box 354 see envelope
187 Wylie Ct. Charles, SC
Nov. 19 1924
Mr  Washington Gardner
Bureau Pensions,
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I am writing to ask of Joseph Carroll
and his son Joseph and & [Illegible]
took part in the Revolutionary
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War - They lived in
York District South Carolina
and probably
enlisted
in a North Carolina
company as many
from this district did
Hoping to hear from you Son
I am
Very respet
Mrs JP. Walker
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13818th Ave.
Hickory N.C
Mar 30, 1931
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
York only one
Did Joseph Carroll 2nd of York
County South Carolina then no doubt Province of Mecklenburg fight in Revolutionary War?
Would also like data on James Young, Stuart Dysart of McDowell County North Carolina then Rowan or Burke Co. North Carolina
Is he the James Dysart of Washington County Virginia who fought under Col. Campbell?
If not he may be a son. I shall
appreciate any information.
Thanking you I am
Very truly
(Mrs) Josephine Dysart Shumate 

[stamp] US PENSION OFFICE MAR 31 1931
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Madison, Ga.
Nov. 19th, 1928.
Pension Office,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Please let me know what your records show concerning the three brothers, Thomas Carroll, John
Carroll and Joseph Carroll, who served in the Revolutionary War. They lived in York District, South
Carolina.
Very respectfully,
---
Mrs. M. A. Hart,
Madison, Ga.
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_ WAR RECORDS SECTION.
3 -- 525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C. _ 19. _
W9778
In reply to your request of _
received_ for a statement of the military history of Joseph Carroll,
soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on
file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT. 1775
1780
1781
1781
LENGTH OF SERVICE. 3 months
40 days
22 dys
24 dys
10 Mos 2 days
RANK. QM Sgt
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN. in the Snow campaign
Thomson
Henderson
Garrison
Barnett
COLONEL. Henry Hampton Regt
Gen Sumters Brigade 
STATE. S. C.
Battles engaged in Stono, Hucks Defeat, Rocky Mt, Hanging Rock, Kings Mt., Quinbys Bridge, Eutaw Springs
Residence of soldier at enlistment, York District S.C
Date of application for pension, Jan 26, 1846 Heir was allowed
Residence at date of application, York District S.C.
Age at date of application, 92 yrs He d. Feb 17-1803
Remarks: Sol. was the son of Joseph Carroll and mar. Feb 28, 1771 Martha Swancy or Swansey. They had the
following children Samuel b. Jan 1772, Elizabeth b. Oct 4 1774 - Je _et b. Nov 6 1776, Sarah b. Mar 20 1778, Joseph b. Sept 25 1781. John b. Feb 2 1784, Henry b. June 19, 1789, Isabella date of birth not  given
Respectfully, Commissioner.
Note: The relationship of Elias who died Dec. 6 is not stated
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Rev. and 1812 War Section.
December 8, 1926.
Mrs. J. P. Walker,
P. O. BOX 354,
Chester, S. C.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9778, it appears
that Joseph, son of Joseph Carroll, while residing in York District, South Carolina, enlisted in 1775 and
served at various times as private and Quarter Master Sergeant in the South Carolina Troops, under Captains Thomson, Henderson, Garrison, Barnett, Colonel Henry
Hampton and General Sumter, was in the battles of Stoneo, Huck's Defeat, Rocky Mount, Kings Mountain,
Quinby's Bridge and Eutaw Springs. He died February 17, 1803
Soldier married February 28, 1771, Martha Swancy she was allowed pension on her application
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executed January 26, 1846, while a resident of York District, South Carolina, aged ninety-two years.
They had the following children
Samuel born January 1772,
Elizabeth " October 4, 1774.
Je(torn) et " November 6, 1776,
Sarah " March 20, 1778.
Joseph " September 25, 1781.
John " February 2, 1784.
Henry " June 19, 1789.
Isabella, date of her birth not given.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
add: this is the history of the only soldier named Jos Carroll of SC found in the Rev War records of this bur.
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Rev and 1812 Wars Section
January 29, 1929
Mrs. MA. Hart
Madison, Georgia
Madam
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.2778, it appears that Joseph, son
of Joseph Carroll, while residing in York District, South Carolina, enlisted in 1775 and served at various times
as private and quartermaster Sergeant in the South Carolina
Troops, under Captains [Robert] Thomson, [John]  Henderson, [Benjamin] Garrison, [Jacob] Barnett, [Lieutenant] Colonel Henry Hampton and General [Thomas] Sumter, was in the battles of Stone [Stono Ferry], Huck's Defeat, Rocky Mount, Kings Mountain, Quinby's Bridge and Eutaw Springs. He died February 17, 1803.
Soldier married February 28, 1771, Martha Swancy or Swansey, she was allowed pension on her application executed January 26, 1845, while a resident of York District, South Carolina, aged ninety-two years.
They had the following children
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Samuel born January 1772,
Elizabeth " October 4, 1774.
Je(torn) et " November 6, 1776,
Sarah " March 20, 1778.
Joseph " September 25, 1781.
John " February 2, 1784.
Henry " June 19, 1789.
Isabella " date of her birth is not given.
This is the history of the only soldier named Joseph
Carroll of South Carolina, found on the Revolutionary
War records of this bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.