Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 1118, Samuel Bowman, N.C.
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SERVICE
N.C.

Bowman, Samuel

NUMBER
R. 1118

CONTENTS
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.

State of Tennessee 
Rutherford County: August Term 1832 County Court 
     On this 23rd day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court before Henry Trott, 
James C Mitchell and Vanner D. Cowen Justices of the Peace holding said Court now sitting, 
Samuel Bowen aged seventy-two a resident of said County who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed 7th of June 1832.  That in Mecklenburg County State of North Carolina he joined the service of the United States in the fall of the year, but he cannot recollect the year.  He rendezvoused at Charlotte, and was detached to drive a wagon and team, transporting General Rutherford's Baggage.  He went with the Troops from Charlotte, – on the Charlestown Road to 
Santee River at Nelson's Ferry and then crossed the River – and then to Savannah River to a little town called Penrensburg, and there joined the main Army under General Green 
or General Lincoln being not certain – there lay at that place at that time a thousand Continental troops – Rutherford head under his command fifteen hundred militia – he remained here with the Army two months – under the command of Samuel Mayben as wagon master – After a service of 5 or 6 months he was discharged and returned home.  He got a written discharge from Captain 
Mayben – While declarant was at Savannah, the Enemy lay on the opposite side of the River.  He returned home in April, and in the fall of the same year, he joined the service at Charlotte, Mecklenburg, and he thinks Colonel Amhart commanded the corps, and he was again detailed to drive a team, and the detachment was marched from Charlotte to Nelson's Ferry on the Santee, and then to Charlestown – He thinks that Colonel Amhart joined and took the command of the Corps on the march.  At Charlestown, there were North Carolina and South Carolina Troops – mostly or all militia, and declarant thinks they were commanded by either Colonel Pinckney, General Richardson, Colonel Davidson was there if he is not mistaken – Declarant there served in hauling timber for the erection of breastworks, on the wagon master Parks, 3 months – and was then discharged by Parks – and then returned home – In the year 
following he again entered the service at Charlotte, and was detailed to drive a team, in the company of one John Dobbins – and went from Charlotte to Camden, where he joined General Caswell – James Rutherford was Caswell's aid.  He was marched to Santee and then down the River to Laneu's Ferry – and there encamped a few days, and while there, the news of the capture of Charlestown by the British reached us.  A retreat was ordered and the Corps marched back to Camden – and then marched towards Fayette, to avoid the enemy – During this march
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somewhere between Camden and Fayette he was discharged – and returned home – He does not think he was in service more than 2 months on this Campaign.  Afterwards he was in the Service from Mecklenburg, and was at the battle at Ramsours Mill under Captain John Brandon, McKisick Lieutenant – Colonel Frank Locke commanded the Corps – After the battle he was sent to Salisbury for a surgeon, and meeting the physician on the way declarant returned home – After this, though he cannot recollect the time, he was again in service in pursuit of the Tories and Tarleton on the Catawba – but did not meet with them, and the command dispersed and came home – He was again in service, when the British crossed the Catawba at Cowan's Ford – General Davidson commanded at this point, and 
was killed – In these last three Tours of service, declarant, along to what was called the minute 
men, and was not on duty in the whole more than 6 weeks – He was in service more than 12 
months – He has no documentary evidence in his possession, by which he can prove his Services – and he knows of no one by whom he can prove all of his said services, now living – to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State. 
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid 
 J. R. Laughlin, Clk     
                               Samuel Bowman

We Martin Clark a clergyman presiding in the county of Rutherford and Samuel Watkins residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Samuel Bowman, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration;  and we believe him to be seventy two 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 to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.

         J.R. Laughlin Clk
                        Martin Clark
                        Saml Watkins

Question 1st  Where and in what year were you born? 
Answer, I was born in Bucks County Pennsylvania in the year 1760 
Question 2nd  Have you any record of your age and if so where is it? 
Answer – I have – in my Bible at home 
Question 3rd  Where were you living when called into service: where have you lived since the Revolutionary War and where do you now live? 
Answer – In the County of Mecklenburg North Carolina – I lived there some time after the war – and now in the County of Rutherford Tennessee
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Question 4th  How were you called into service; were you drafted; did you volunteer or were you a substitute, and if in substitute, for whom? 
To answer.  I was a volunteer – and a substitute for John Bowman – 
Question 5th  State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served, such Continental and militia regiments as you can recollect and the general 
circumstances of your service. 
Answer – I recollect General green at Purrysburg South Carolina – I recollect the Corps under the command of Green at the same place – and the militia at Charlestown – under the command of Colonel William Davidson – and I cannot recollect the year that I entered the service, though I know that I marched under General Rutherford to Savannah South Carolina and there joined General Greene – and in my 2nd tour I marched to Charlestown under Colonel Amhart, and then I think, a General Pinckney and General Richardson had a command – I know that Colonel William Davidson was in command at Charlestown – the 3rd tour he went down the Santee, and was under General Caswell – I was at the battle of Ramsours Mill and I know that Colonel Frank Locke was there, and that General Rutherford came there after the battle was over – I was in other minute service. 
Question 6th  Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? 
Answer – I did – it was given by Mayben, and Parks – and they were sold by me to one James 
Houston. 
Question 7th  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 in your services as a soldier in the revolution. 
Answer – Theophilus A. Cannon, Martin Clark, Isaac Burliston, James Sharp, Joseph Cannon, 
Cany James, Frederick Becton, Littleton Williams, John Elder, William Atkinson, Isham Berel, Walter Kimble, John Nugent, Zachery Posey
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And the said Court do hereby certify and declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department, that the above applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.  And the court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Martin Clark who has sworn to and subscribed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the neighborhood, and that Samuel Watkins who has signed the same is a citizen of the same also resides in the same, and that they are persons of good character, and their statements entitled to credit.
     Given under out hand the day and year aforesaid.
                 H Lott
                 H. Mitchell
                 V.D. Cowan

I John R. Laughlin Clerk of said County court hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Samuel Bowman for a pension.
     In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal this 23rd day of August at Murfreesboro.
                 John R. Laughlin Clk

James Barkley makes oath, that he was acquainted with Samuel Bowman in the War of the Revolution, and Affiant was with said: at the battle of Ramsours Mills – and he knows that said Bowman was in other service, before and after that time – And affiant further knows, that said Bowman was in service a tour of six weeks, which he has not set forth in his declaration, which was immediately after Gates defeat – for it was expected that Cornwallis would march up the Country and the troops were rendezvoused at Charlotte, and kept in readiness waiting his approach, said Bowman was in duty at that time, he knows that said Bowman was in service more than twelve months. 
Sworn to in open Court this 23rd of August 1832 
 J. R. Laughlin, Clk.    
                                  James Barkley
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9.809
Samuel Bowman
Rutherford Co Ten

Rejected.  did not serve against the enemy.  Served as a teamster in the militia service.  See letter 20 Apl 33 to W. Brady
Murfreesboro Ten

William Brady
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BRIEF in the case of Samuel Bowman
County of Rutherford in the State of Tennessee
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1.  Was the declaration made before a Court or a judge?  Open Court

2.  If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3.  How old is he?  72 years

4.  State his service as directed in the form annexed.
Period.
In 17
Time of service not noted
3 Past tours not worthy

Duration of Service.
Years, Months, Days
-  5 or 6  -
-  3  -
-  2  -
-  1 - 1

Rank.
Teamster
"
"

Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
Gen.
Capt. Mayben - Genl Green
Col. Amhart
Genl Eastwell
Capt Brandon Col Lock
Genl Davidson

5.  In what battles was he engaged?  none

6.  Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Mecklenburg N Carolina

7.  Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  Traditionary

8.  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication?  and if so, in what respect?  Correct

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

Walker J. Cutts
Examining Clerk.
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Samuel Bowman
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Samuel Bowman Tennessee which require further proof or explanation

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
Yes

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
Yes

III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?
no

V. * Has he mentioned 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 amout of pension he is entitled?
no

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
no

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
yes

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
Yes

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
yes

X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?
Yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? 

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes

XIV. If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? 
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes

XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?

XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes

EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. 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 of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, 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; For ___ yes ___ months, and ___ days, I served as a ___ For ___ months and ___ days, I served as a ___; and for such service I claim a pension.
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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 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 shewn 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.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he just prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as 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.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
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 paper 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.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no 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.
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Date Nov. 23, 1916.
Name Samuel Bowman No. R.File 1,118
Rev war.
Photographic copies wanted of 1 pieces, consisting of 4 pages.
Remarks certified
Exr.__Chief__Div.
APPROVED:
Chief, Law Division.
Serial No.
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OWN
Revy

November 23, 1916.

Miss J.A. Elliott,
313 Clark Place,
Nashville, Tenn.

Madam:
     In compliance with a recent request of Francis L. Newbeck, of this city, there is inclosed a certified copy of the declaration for pension filed in this Bureau by Samuel Bowman, Revolutionary War, R. File No. 1118.
        Respectfully,
        G.W. SALTZGABER
              Commissioner.

RWB/EOA
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Duplicate
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division

Nov. 17, 1916
Chief of Rev War Section

Sir:
     I have this day received from Francis L. Newbeck cash for 80/100 requesting copy as per slip herewith.
     Nov. 23, 1916 Finance Division advised as to disposition of money.
                     RWB
                     Law

Very respectfully,
W.N. Campbell JJC
Chief of Division.
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Law
MCK

Received of
Francis L. Newbeck Evans Bldg, City, cash 85 cents for certified copy of papers on file in case of Samuel Bowman Rev. War R.1118/
           RWB
           Law

Nov 17, 1916.

(stamps)
CHIEF'S DIV. U.S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS
NOV. 17 1916
Division

LAW DIVISION
RECORDS
NOV 21 1916

U.S. PENSION OFFICE
A
NOV 17 1916
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Mr. Francis L. Newbeck
Evans Bldg
Washington D.C.

Photostat copy of declr -
4 pages certified in claim
of Samuel Bowman R.1118 Rev War

85 cents received - copy to
Miss J.A. Elliott
313 lark Place
Nashville, Tenn.

(stamps)
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
A
NOV 17 1916

LAW DIVISION
NOV 21 1916
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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Nov 17, 1916

Chief of Law Division
Sir:
     I have this day received from Francis L. Newbeck cash $85/100 requesting certified copy as per slip herewith.

Very respectfully,
W.N. Campbell JJC
Chief of Division

(stamp)
LAW DIVISION
NOV 21 1916
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Saml Bowman
Sep 25
9809
Tennessee

(stamp)
MURFREESBORO

Honbl Lewis Cass
Secretary of War
Washington City

Revolutionary Claims
Free

Wm Brady
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Honbl Lewis Cass
     Enclosed is the declaration of Samuel Bowman a revolutionary soldier.
     You will please address me at this place.

     With consideration of and
     respectfully yours, obt svt
                Wm Brady
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Ex'r.  INVALID
REJECTED
1118
P.O. Samuel Bowman
Samuel Bowman
Service:

The printed list of 1852 gives cause of rejection as "not military, but trans service"

Application filed:___, 18
Alleges:
Re-enlisted:
Attorney:
P.O.
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Tennessee
Rejected did not serve against the enemy served as a teamster in the militia service  - See letter 20 April 1833
   S.W. Brady
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