Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 27550, Charles Gunter, S.C.
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S.C Gunter, Charles W. 27550
Elizabeth  B.L. Wt, 18028-160-55
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122526 Act Mar 3

Elizabeth Gunter wid
Charles Gunter
Priv.
Private
Ga Mil a
Env
Lis. 
Revy war
Revy pensioner
Geo Frely 53-4294
Ad. 160 ac's Mar 5/56
Dodge
Claimant R
Jefferson Geo

Civ. Claimant Jany 26/56
Vol. G. 172
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No. 4294
Restoration
Rev. War
Georgia
Elizabeth Gunter
-Deceased-
Widow of Charles Gunter
Rank Private
Company Revolutionary
Regiment War
Rate per Annum $80
Commencing 4 Sept. 1860
Ending 13 Jan 1868 date of 
claimants death
Certificate dated 23 May 1876
Newton
and sent 18
Payable at Washington Agency.
B.D. Hyam Attorney
Act Febry. 3, 1853
Act 14th July, 1862.
Book   Vol.   Page   
Imwald Clerk.
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Georgia
Charles Gunter
of Jackson Co in the state of Georgia
who was a private in the company commanded
by Captain Tutt of the regt commanded
by Col Jackson in the S. Carolina for two years, Stationed at fort Rutledge
see Thomas Holmes paper Geo.

Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia
at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of January 1833 and sent to Hon A. S.
Clayton H. R.

Arrears to 4th of Septr. 1832 - $120.-
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 March '33 40.-
$160.-
{Revolutionary Claim,}
Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Wm. S. Allison Cler,
Book D Vol. 8 Page 133
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State of Georgia} 
County of Jackson} on this 6th day of November personally appeared in open court before the Inferior Court of Said County being a court of record now sitting Charles Gunter of the County of Jackson and State of Georgia age Seventy Two years who being duly sworn according to Law doath on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed June The 7th 1832.
That he entered the Service of the United States under the following officers and served as hires in started, I inlisted in York County South Carolina. The date not escalated for the term of Two years under Captain David Dickson Frederick Lipham Lieutenant in Colonel Jack’ Redgement of Minit men and was sent to Georgia against the Cherokee Indians and served out my time and never recvide a discharge.
I then inlisted for the term of three years or during The War under Capt. Benjamin Tutt Richard Tutt first Lieutenant Thomas Farrows Second Lieutenant James Hugins Ensign Michael Glosier Sergant Major Michael Shavers First Sergent and was stationed at Fourt Rutledge on Siniken River in South Carolina and was sent by Capt Tutt after two deserters and before my return Fourt Rutledge was Taken by the British and I never saw Capt Tutt aney Moore. I  then went to Ninety Six in South Carolina and then joined the militia under Capt. Isaac Gray under General Green and sayed there until Siege of 96 was [illegible] by the approach of Lord Raudon from 96 [illegible] General  to the High hills of Santee from thence was sent under Capt. Lewis Sexton under General Pickens against the Cherokee Indians to the Vally Towns Took To prisonars and killed one White
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man, this war closed and I never received a discharge 
or if I did it is Lost or misplaced
The 1 Interrogatery from the department where 
you born
Answer I was born in the State of Virvinia on
the 9 day of December 1759 but do not recollect in what
county I left there wen verry young for York county
South Carolina
the 2 Interrogertary hav you any record of your age
of so whise is it
Answer I have non and Judge of my age by what
my friends hav told me
Third where were you living when called into the Service when hav you lived since the Revolution war and where do you know live
Answer 3 I was living in York County South Carolnia when I inlisted and after The war came to Georgia and know live in Jackson County Georgia
Fourth Interrogartary How were you called into the Service
were you drafted did yo volenter or ware you a Substitute and if a Substitute for hoom;
Answer 4 I intered the Servicy by inlisting
Fifth Interrofertary State Some of the regular officers who
were with Troops when you served such continentat and malitia redgements as you can recollect and the general scircumstances of your service
Answer 5 General Green was the only regular officer that I know to be such wheather Colonel Jack was a regular officer I know not know
Sixt Interrogatory Did you ever reiv a discharge from the Service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
Answer 6 interrogertary I do not believe I even recvid
a discharge and if did it is lost or mislayed

Georgia}
Jackson County}
Personally came before me one of the
Justices of the Inferior Court Levi Lowry
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that I know to an such wheather Colonel Jack was a regular
officer I do not know
Sixt Interrogatory Did you ever reiv a discharge from the Service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
Answer 6 interrogertary I do not believe I even recvid
a discharge and if did it is lost or miss layed

Georgia}
Jackson County}
Personally came before me one of the
Justices of the Inferior Court Levi Lowry
who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that
he is acquainted of Charles Gunter who is the
within applicant & that his first Acquaintance
with Said Applicant was at for Rutledge South
Carolina whear I saw him in the Servcie of the United
Stats under Benjamin Tutt Capt Richard Teet first
Lieutenant Thoms Farrow Second Lieutenant James
Higgins Insign Nicholas Glasere Serjent Major & Micheal Shavers first Sergent Sworn to and & subscribed this 6th day of November 1832
Levi Lowry
Robt Smithwick I.J.C.
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Seventh Interogertary State same of the person to whom you are [illegible] in your neighborhood and who can can testify as to your character for verassity and there belief of your servises as a solgir of the Revolutian
Answer 7. Middleton Brooks Edward Story Valentine Harlan Levi Lowry James Liddell Bolin Lense
The dicarent served three yeares and upwards in the regular and minle service besides what time I served under Capt Isaac Gray and Lewis Sexton of the militia I hav no documentary evidence by which to establish my claim nor do I knows any person whoes testimony I can procure or who can testify to that served only the
annexed affidavid I hav no claim what ever except the preasent to any pension or annuity and my nae is no upon pension role of any state agency
Charles Gunter v his mar
The day year afforesaid
Joseph Hampton I. J. C.
Augs J. Brown I. J.C.
Robt Southwick I. J. C.

*The below paragraph is struck through

[We residin the the
residing in the same do certify that we belive
Charles Gunter who has sworn to and subscribed
The above declaration of the agr he
represents him self and that he is reputed
and belived in the neighborhood in which
he resides to be a solgin of the revatution
and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn and Subscribed
day & year afforsaide
Hon. M. Clayton

Charles Gunter
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[day & year afforsaide]
Hon. A Clayton
Charles Gunter

fity of Washington - Decr 31st 1832 - I Augustus S. Clayton member of Congress from the State of Georgia do certify that Levi Lowry whose affidavit is annexed to the above declaration is a credible witness & a man of strict truth & further that Slyvanus Ripley who has certified as Clerk of the Court is & was the Clerk at the time of masking his said certification that the same in due form according to the laws of Georgia-
{??] Clayton M of C. from Geo

Joseph T. Cunningham
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We John Randolph & Joseph T. Cunningham of the County of Jackson & State of Georgia residing in the same place hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Charles Gunter who has subscribed & sworn to the above Declaration. Believe him to be 73 years of age & that he is reported & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier in the revolution & that we concur in the opinion.

John Randolph
Joseph T. Cunningham.

Sworn to subscribed the day & year aforesaid
David Witt I.J.C.
Augs G. Brown I.J.C.
Joseph Hampton I.J.C.
And the said Court do hereby declare this opinion after the in investigation of the matter & after puting the Interrogatories by the Ware Department that the above named applicant Charles Gunter was a revolutionary Soldier served as he states and it further appears to them that John Randolph & Joseph T. Cunningham resides in the County of Jackson & State of Georgia and is credable persons & that there statements is intitled to Credit this 6th November 1832.

David Witt I.J.C.
Augs G. Brown I.J.C.
Joseph Hampton I.J.C.

I Sylvanus Ripley Clerk of the Inferior Court of Jackson 
County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the
original proceedings of the said court in the matter
of Charles Gunter for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and Seal of office this 6th
day of November 1832
Sylvanus Ripley
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State of Georgia}
Jackson County}
On this 1st day of December 1853 personally appeared in Open Court before the Court of Jackson County now sitting Elizabeth Gunter, the widow of Charles Gunter deceased resident of Jackson County Georgia who being duly sworn according to laws doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress paper on the 7th July 1836 and all other Acts that goes to benefit widows and orphans that she is the Identical Elizabeth Hunter who was the widow of Charles Gunter deceased served in the Revolutionary War, and drew a pension [illegible] he [illegible] at the rate of eight dollars per month, and that she further declares that Charles Gunter died about 23rd November 1851 at home in the county and state aforesaid and she was married to Charles Gunter on about 16th July 1813, and the proof of service and marriage and death has been filed off. And she also further swears that has no Court, Church, nor family Record, of the date of her marriage + more than[illegible] testimony [illegible] sworn to and subscribed in Open Court on [illegible] day +year first above written before us.
Elizabeth Gunter X her mark

R. J. Parks I.J.C.
D.L. Jarrett I.J.C.
A. B. Pittman I.J.C.
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State of Georgia}
Jackson County}
Inferior Court called session Present the Honorable R. J. Park, D. L. Jarrett + A. B. Pittman Justice of said court. I P. F. Newton Clerk of the Inferior Court for the County and State aforesaid do certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited in said Court viz, on the Testimony of Margaret Dunagan that Elizabeth Hunter is the widow of Charles Gunter, deceased, that they was " legally married, and she has never intermarried since his death but continues his m’ dows  and is the identical person she represents to be and I certify that R. I. Park, D. L. Jarrett and A. B. Pittman are justices of the Inferior Court in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified + that the several signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine, given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 17th December 1833.
P. F. Hinton, Clerk

“Forgery” written in another hand

[written sidewise on lefthand side at bottom of letter]
Elizabeth Gunter
Widow
Pension
Claim
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Elizabeth Gunter
122526
My address
Jefferson
Jackson County
Georgia
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State of Georgia}
County of Jackson}
On this (blank space)  day of A. D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Elizabeth Gunter aged seventy one (71) years, a resident of Jackson County in the State of Georgia, who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Charles Gunter who was a private in the revolutionary war and who was inscribed on the Pension List, under the Act of June 7th 1832, At the rate of eighty dollars annum, That she is the identical Elizabeth Gunter who is now drawing a pension as the widow of the above mentioned Charles Gunter, at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum, and who is named in an Original pension certificate now in her possession dated at the Department of the Interior-on the twenty eighth day of June one thousand eight hundred and fifty four. That her husband the said Charles Gunter on the (blank) day of (blank) A. D. 18 (blank), that she has never intermarried since his death but continues to be his widow. 
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty law to which she may be entitled under the Act of Congress approved on 3d of March 1855, and appeals to the declaration of her husband the said Charles Gunter under the act of 7 June 1832.
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For proof of his service, and to her declaration under the act of Congress approved the 3rd of February 1853 for proof of her husband's death and her marriage as shown by the papers therewith filled. And that she also produces before me her original pension certificate No. 4,294 signed by R. McClelland secretary of the Interior examined and countersigned L. P. Waldo-Commissioner of Pensions
                 Her
Elizabeth X Gunter
                 Mark

Thomas J. Kidd. J.P.

We William L. Georgia and John P. Prewitt residents of Jackson County in the State of Georgia upon our paths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Gunter in our presence, that she is personally well known to us to be the widow of the identical Charles Gunter mentioned by her in the foregoing declaration, that she has never intermarried since the death of her husband the said Charles Gunter but is still his widow, and the identical person she represents herself to be.

William S. Georgia   X
John P. Prewitt          X



The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and I certify that I know the affidavit to be credible person; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be.
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And that I have no interest in this claim.

Thomas J. Kidd J.P.



State of Georgia}
Country of Jackson}

I, P. F. Hinton Clerk of the Superior Court for the County and State aforesaid do certify that Thomas J. Kidd Esqr. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made and sworn to, and who has officially witnessed the same, was at the time of so doing a legally commissioned Justice of the Peace, duly qualified and fully authorized to administer oaths, and that his signature to the foregoing statement and certificate is his and genuine—
Given under My hands and the seal of said Superior Court this (blank) day of st May one thousand eight hundred and fifty five
P. F. Hinton, Clerk
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BOARD OF APPEAL.
No. Of Claim 4294
Nature of Claim Revolutionary
Soldier Charles Gunter

Jan 26 1876

Respectfully returned to [illegible] weeks into the statement that in view of the decisions of the Secretary of the Interior in the claim for restoration of the names of Irene G. Scanite and Mary B. Dallas to the pensions rolls, and think it unnecessary to ensure further in regard to the loyalty of the pensioner.
It has been the custom in cases similar to this, for this Office to issue the certificate leaving all questions in regard
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To payment thereon to be decided by the Agent for paying pensions under the rules prescribed by this office and the accounting offices of the Treasury. We see no reason at this late date to change this mode of action. 
Geo. Ewing
J L Jerriman
J J Ryan
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G. A. L. Merrifield Esq.
Room 45
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To J M White
Widows (deceased Claim 
 cert No. 4294
Soldier Charles Gunter
Board of Review, Mar 2, 1876.
I do not find additional evidence of loyalty, as required by the Com’r.

Merrifield
J. M.

Mar 24/76
Two more witnesses swear as to loyalty and P.M. certifies to their loyalty.
L. C. W.
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Rev War
Claim No. Restoration
Widow of
Charles Gunter
White
Ex'r.
Room No.
Certificate No. 4294
issued 23 May, 1876
sent, 187,
to Pension Agent,
Washington D.C.

Head of Certificate Room
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Mr. Moore
Chief Board of Review.
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Cert. 4294
Widow of
Charles Gunter
Rev. War
——————

Mr. Moore,
             Please see 
Objections of Mr.
Weeks, which, in
my humble opinion,
is drawing in 
rather fine -
       The pensioner 
was on the rolls 
for life, and was 
about 80 years old 
when she received
her last payment
in 1860. Her name
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Was dropped 
Under act of Feb ,
14, ‘62 and, 
during pending of Claim
for restoration, died.
    Loyalty of 
the deceased widow
is certified by
two persons, bearing 
her family name 
 The Post Master
of their town, says
they are credible,
       Mr. Weeks
holds that the 
loyalty of the 
party, who styles
himself heir, must
appear, which, I
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believe is outside 
of law, and sound
reason That part 
of the section of 
the law, under
which claim is
allowed, provides,
simply, that "no 
payment whatsoever
of the accrued pension 
shall be made or
allowed, except so
much as may be 
necessary to reimburse
the person who have 
the expenses of the 
last sickness and burial of the decedent ,
in cases where he
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did not leave 
sufficient assets to 
avert such expenses" 
   There is no heir
in the matter, and
as I understand the law, the pension as a pension, does 
not descend to any party, 
but if any shall have accrued,
 it, or a portion of it,
 is set apart to say 
anyone, who may
 have borne the expense
 (or any part of it) of the last 
 sickeness and burial. I cannot see
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that we have anything to do with 
loyalty of any party outside of the deceased,
As to the question 
of liability of the
 evidence furnished
 to establish loyalty 
of the deceased widow,
 I have nothing
 to say but do not 
believe the Hon. Com’r 
will hold that strong proof is required.
 to show loyalty to an old lady, upwards
 of 80 years of age,
 at the commencement 
of the late war.
[Reskin], Merifield
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To L. C. White, Ex’r.
Widow’s restoration Claim
Cert. No. 4294 Rev. War
Soldier Charles Gunter
Board of Review Sept. 4, 1876.

As this claimant was last paid Sept. 4, 1860, she was not dropped from the rolls in consequence of the act of Feb. 4., 1862.
It should therefore be satisfactorily shown by competent evidence why she failed to apply for payment.
Evidence of loyalty should be more explicit and fully describe the claimant as the widow of the revolutionary soldier Charles Gunter, and the person pensioned as his
Over
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Widow and she did not aid or abett the rebellion against the United States.

L. Holtzlander
[illegible]
Chef. Wid. Division
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G.AL.Merrifield, Esq
Room 45
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Mr. White
Examiner
——————

Rev. War.
Wid of, Charles Gunter.

Why not recognize atty.

Merrifield

Dec 22, ‘75

O. K. 
Dec. 24/75

L.C. W.
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Jefferson Ga
18 March 1876
To Commissioners of Pensions
The affidavit of witnesses and Post master certificate is Mrs. &c.
L. C. Gunter
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23 January 57 [faintly written] 

Pension office
Dec28/53

Sir.
Please report time of last payment to, or death of within named pensioner, and if arrears to whom paid
Respectfully
S. Cole
For Com’r

F. Burt Esqr.
3 and Present

Charles Gunter, Act 1832
$80 per annum,
Died 23 January. 1851, paid

F. Burt
Auditor
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June 11” 1854
—————
Elizabeth Gunter.
Wid. Of
Charles
Died 28 Nov1851
Jackson Co.
Geo.

AOS/53
$80 per An:
Com: Feby: 3d 1853

Revy

Clark Catlett
Jefferson
Jackson Co: Geo

[The above appears to be written on the outside of an envelope or on folded letterhead marked

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business]
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No-7.985
Elizabeth Gunter
Widow of
Charles 
Ga.
—————
Clark Catlett Sept 23/53

Act July 4 . 1836
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No 3.980

Elizabeth Gunter
Wid
of Charles

Let to Clark Catlett
Dec3 of 53

Clark Catlett 27 May 1854
Clerk of Inferior Court, Jackson Co: Geo. June  14, 1854.
Clerk of Superior Court, Jackson Co: Geo. June 14, 1854

Act Feb. 3/53
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G.A L Merrifield Esq
Room 45
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To Mr White

Widows (deceased) Claim
Cert.No. 4.294
Soldier Charles Gunter
Board of Review Mcu 28,1876.

The evidence of loyalty furnished is not up to the mark what we want is undoubted proof that parties were [underscored] loyal during [underscored] the rebellion [underscored], or in other words, that they did not aid or avert the rebellion +c.
The fact that they are loyal +c, does not fill the bill-

Merrifield

Apr. 18/76
G.K. 
L. C. W.
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4294

Elizabeth Gunter
Wid. Charles re
The loyalty of this pensioner is mch well established.-The widow is evasive and ambiguous and does not furnish the proof required under Sec. 4716 ~ “loyal”  by which?
See…ev,-
True, it may be given a more liberal interpretation, and more weight-this it’s [illegible] en entitles it to, [illegible] of this pensioner, -and in view of her advanced age-at the breaking out of this rebellion and inability to give aid to this rebellion, may be safely acceptable [illegible] Re. Gen’l [illegible]
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but this  ... (illegible) of receiving such her evidence should cover the Coms order of 22nd Mrh ( March ) permit the accession of her declaration of the pensioner sustained  yr affiants of two witnesses as sufficient upon her matter of losing this evidence  should be explicit, carefully drawn and fully cover her requirements of 4716 and carefully in any particular with her specifications in the lost paragraph of her order above mentioned . In this case - her matter of loyalty is closed upon her issue of certificate no heir survives in whom her right to this pension money is  ..( illegible ) and the claimants to her .. (illegible ) such of her issues mentioned in  Sec. 4716 -  Their claims arise .. (illegible )  lost paragraph  of 4718 and paid on voucher  00. for reimbursement of expenses of lost ... ( illegible  and ... (illegible )  J W Babsey  ( signed ) ... ( illegible )  July 31 71  ( vertical across text ) further proof of loyalty and identity should     be required  H M Atkinson  Comms
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Georgia}
Jackson County}

Personally come before me A, C Thompson a justice of the peace for the country and state aforesaid, Elizabeth Gunter who being duly sworn and sayth that she has no family record of marriage of Charles Gunter and Elizabeth Gunter, that in this Country where she was married that there is no Record of marriage, that she will swear to this testimony of live living Testimony no other way to prove it sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th July 1853
               Her
Elizabeth X Gunter
                Mark

A. C. Thompson, J. P.
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Feby 3D 1854 2d Section
And Rec 4.718 R. Statutes.

WAR OF THE REVOLUTION
Restoration of Widows PENSION.
AGENCY, Savannah Ga.
Elizabeth Gunter. (Deceased) WID of
Charles Gunter {Rank, Private
{Company, Revolutionary
{Regiment, War.

Present heir. S. C. Gunter
Residence, Jackson County, and State of Ga.
Post Office Jefferson, Jackson Co. Ga. Attorney, B. D. Hyam, present. 
Fee, $ Ten Dollars as per law.
No contract, and no material evidence filed since July 8, 1870
Rate of pension, $80. Per annum, commencing September 4th, 1860, the date
Of last payment ending June 13” 1868 date of claimants death
By former marriage None
By last marriage None

Rejected Feby 5, 1875
ADMITTED December 15,1875. Lewis C. White., Examiner
APPROVED Dec 27, 1875. Merrifield, Reviewer.

Rejected as name was dropped under law and there is no law under which arrears can be allowed alty notified.

Restoration application filed, Feby 12, 1868. Marriage of soldier to 1st wife, about year 1812.
Death of the soldier,Jan. 23, 1851.
Widow paid to Sept.4, 1860.
Cert surrendered. No objections.  Death of widow, Jan 13, 1868
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INCIDENTAL MATTER
For credible witnesses not relatives whose standing is certified to by the Postmaster at Jefferson Ga. Swear that the claimant and the widow of soldier were loyal during the war and up to death of widow.
Claimant makes her age 86 in 67 (F.M. [illegible] 8/76)
Pension paid at Savannah Ga. Up Toshiba. 4 1860.
Claimant applied for restoration but d used while her claim pending. .Her certificate is surrendered herewith.
Credible witnesses swear claimant the widow died June 13, 186. Pensioned and paid at rate of $80. per annum

————
SUMMARY OF PROOF
DATES OF BIRTH OF CHILDREN NONE
DATES OF DEATH OF CHILDREN  NONE
CUSTODY OF CHILDREN BY FORMER MARRIAGE NONE
REMARRIAGE OF WIDOW NONE
DEATH OF WIDOW JUNE 13, 1868

Proved by credible witnesses
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Rev. War

INCREASE BRIEF.
Restoration
Certificate No. 4.294
Soldier Charles Gunter
Lewis C. White,Ex’r.
Room No.40
Submitted for final review  Dec 15/75
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Georgia}
Jackson County} Before me T. K. Randolph Notary Public ex officio Justice of Peace appears A. J. Sims and Jane Dunahow and were in [illegible] on says they were well acquainted with Elizabeth Gunter widow of Charles Gunter deceased and we were persent and saw him die and saw her after she was dead She died on about 12 June 1868 She died at L. C. Gunter in the county of Jackson and state of Georgia we both state we are not [illegible]  to the deceased and we further state we have no interst in the claim 
Sworn to and subscribed before us 22nd February 1876
Amanda G. Sims
Jane Dunnahao

I T. K. Randolph Notary Public and Ex Officier
Justices of the Peace of Jackson county State of
Georgia do hereby certify that the two mistresses
were qualified before me and they are creditable
and subjectable witness an they are loyal citizens
Given under my hand & signature 22nd February
1876
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Georgia}
Jackson County}
I, W. C. Howard ordinary of the county
and state aforesaid & being Court of Record 
do hereby certify that T. K. Randolph Esqr
whose name appears of the written
affidavit was at the time of signing the
same is a Notary Public and Ex Officio Justice
of the Peace, and appointed by Governor
of the State of Georgia and his signature
are genuine, given under my hand and
and Official office at Office this
day of February 1876
Wiley Howard
Ordinary
& Ex Officio Clk C.O.J.C.  ( vertical note ) Death of claimant

Jas. R. Pendergrass Post Master at
Jefferson Jackson County
State aforesaid do hereby certify A. J. Sims & Jane Dunohoo witnesses of the written affidavit form all information that they all  loyal citizens of the state & credible witnesses given under my hand & seal this 26th Feby 1876
James B. Pendergrass [illegible]                         ( 2 post marks ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSIONS OFFICE FEB 29 1876] [JEFFERSON GA. FEB 26 ]
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no account

Department of the Interior
Dec 14 1875
Pension Office
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Department of the Interior
Dec 14 1875
Pension Office

no account
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State of Georgia}
Jackson County}
I J. B. Pendergrass Post
Master at Jefferson in
said county hereby certify that L. C.
Gunter and A. J. Gunter who as
I am informed testified to the loyalty
of L. C. Gunter that applicant for arrears
of pension (due Elisabeth Gunter widowed of
Charles Gunter decd) and credable
persons and their statements [illegible]
affidavid perferred  [illegible] entitled
to full faith and cred - this
Decr 10th 1873 J. B. Pendergrass [illegible]

State of Georgia}
Jackson County}
I J. B. Pendergrass Postmaster at
Jefferson in Said county hereby
certify that [L. M. Cheek] M. J. Porter
and P. H. Carlisle who as I am
informed testified to the loyalty
of L. M. Cheek the applicant for
arrears of pension (due Cinthia Cheek widow of William Cheek decd) are creditable persons and their
statements in the affidavid [illegible] 
to are entitled to full faith and credit
this Dec 10th 1875 J. B. Pendergrass [illegible]
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To Commissioner of
Pensions
DC.
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Jefferson Ga
12 April 1876

To The Commissioner of Pension
I enclose to you affidavit
[G. C. Wallis] & G. C. Vandiver & S. A. Wallis to loyalty of L. C. Gunter, the applicant for arreages of Elizabeth Gunter decead

Yours truly
L. C. Gunter
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Feby 3D 1854 2d Section
Acts of July 25, 1866 and subsequent acts
See 4718 R. S.


WAR OF THE [Rebellion] REVOLUTION
Restoration [Increse] of Widows PENSION.
AGENCY, Savannah 
Elizabeth Gunter. (Deceased) WID 
Charles Gunter {Rank, Private
{Company, Revolutionary
{Regiment, War.

[The below paragraph is crossed out]
Present heir. S. C. Gunter
Residence, Jackson County, and State of Ga.
Post Office Jefferson, Jackson Co. Ga. Attorney, B. D. Hyam, present. 
Fee, $ Ten Dollars as per law.
No contract, and no material evidence filed since July 8, 1870
Rate of pension, $80. Per annum, commencing September 4th, 1860, the date
Of last payment ending June 13” 1868 date of claimants death

By former marriage None
By last marriage None

Former Guardian,
Payments on all former certificates covering any portion of the same time to be deducted.

Rejected [Admitted] [March] July 10" 1876. Lewis C. White, Examiner.
APPROVED May 11, 1876. Merrifield, Reviewer.
And rejected July 11, 76 under ruling of Comr, Chief of Division.
Name was dropped under act of Feby 4 1862
Merrifield

Dates Shown by Papers

Restoration [Increase] application filed, Feby 12, 1868. Marriage of soldier to 1st wife, about 1812.
Death of the soldier,Jan. 23, 1851.  Marriage of soldier to 2d wife  , 18 .
Widow paid to Sept.4, 1860. Remarriage of widow,  , 18 .
Cert surrendered.  , 18 .  No objections.  Death of widow, Jan 13, 1868
Page 53

Department of the Interior
May 9 1876
Pension Office
Page 54

State of Georgia
Jackson County
Page 55

[stamp] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE
MAY 9, 1876
Attempt at loyalty
Page 56

Georgia}
Jackson County} Before me T. K. Randolph Notary Public ex officio Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared B. D. Wallis and S. A. Wallis residents of the county aforesaid who being duly sworn and sayth that are well acquainted with Elizabeth Gunter the widow of Charles Gunter deceased and lived nearer enough to know she was opposed to war and rebellion of late war and she did not aid in rebellion nor did not assist in any shape in carrying on the rebellion to our certain knowledge and we have no interest in prosecution of the claim [illegible] sworn to and subscribed before me this April 29th 1876.
                         His
B. D. Wallis.    X
                        Mark
S. A. Wallis

T. K. Randolph [illegible]

I T. K. Randolph Notary Public ex officio Justice the Peace in and for said county doh hereby certify that the above named witnesses are respectable citizens and loyal persons and of good moral character whose name was taken before me and sworn to the above affidavit sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th April 1876.
Page 57

Georgia}
Jackson county}
I W. C. Howard ordinary
of the County and State
aforesaid do hererby certify that T. K. 
Randolph whom named was appointed
Notary Public and Exofficio Justice of the
Peace in and for said county by the Governor of the State aforesaid and was qualified
as such and his signature to the within
affidavid are genuine given under my
official seal at my office this 12th
May 1876.

W. C. Howard Ordinary
& Exofficio Clerk C.C. J.C.
Page 58

G

Department of the Interior
Apr 15 1876
Pension Office

Pm
Page 59

Postmasters Certificate
Page 60

State of Georgia}
Jackson county}
I J. B. Pendergrass
Post Master at
Jefferson in said county
do hereby certify that after [illegible]
inquiry, I am convinced that G. C.
Vandiver and S. A. Wallace (when 
as I am informed testifies to the
loyalty of L. C. Gunter in an application
for amended pension) one
credibl person and their statements
in the affidavit refinds one
entitled to full faith and credit
this April 12th 1876
Jas. B. Pendergrass P. M.
Page 61

Department of the Interior
Apr 15 1876
Pension Office

Department of the Interior
Apr 15 1876
Pension Office
Page 62

[ Georgia Jackson County ] Before me  T. K. Randolph Notary Public Ex - officio Justice of the Peace in & for said County  & State aforesaid personally appeared G C Vandiver and  S .A. Wallis  after their being duly sworn  and sayeth that we are acquainted with L C Gunter the claimant of the legal kin of Elizabeth Gunter for arrears of Pension Charles Gunter.. (illegible )  of old  revolutionary war... (illegible ) that he was union man and that he was loyal and now legal citizen and that he lived near near enough  .. ( illegible ) and that he not interested in said claim. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th  April 1876 .  T. K. Randolph  ( signed ) ... ( illegible )  G.C Vandiver ( signed ) S. A. Wallis ( signed )   I T.K. Randolph   Notary Public and Ex-officio  Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Jackson State of Georgia do hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with above witnesses whose names was taken before me to the above affidavit are legal citizens of the United States and are credible witnesses and of good moral character. Given under my signature this 11th  April 1876. T. K. Randolph ( signed ) .. ( illegible)

No account
Page 63

State of Georgia}
Jackson County} I J. B. Pendergrass Post master at Jefferson in said County do hereby certify that A. Sims and Jane Dunnahoo, who as I am informed testified to the loyalty of, and also to the Death of Elisabeth Gunter in an application  for arrears of Pension by L. C. Gunter-and also Jesse Carter and Mary E. Carter who testify to the credibility of A Sims & Jane Dunnahoo are credible persons and their statements in the affidavit referred to are entitled to full faith and credit.

James B. Pendergrass ( signed ) P.M. 

[stamp] JEFFERSON GA. MAR 18

Said County [illegible] certify [illegible] certificate [illegible]
Page 64

Department of the Interior
MAR 22 1876
Pension Office
Page 65

[ Georgia Jackson County ] Before me  T. K Randolph Notary Public Ex- officio Justice of the Peace in and for said County appeared Jesse Carter , Mary E. Carter who being duly sworn on oath that we are well acquainted with  A. Sims and Jane Dunaho who was witnesses to their affidavit proving death of Elizabeth Gunter they are respectable witnesses of high standing in the community where they live and that they loyal citizens and of good moral character ... ( illegible ) was enough to know the fact that we have no interest. Sworn to and subscribed before me the 15th March 1870  Jesse Carter ( signed )  Mary E. Carter ( signed ) T.K. Randolph  ( signature barely visible )  [ Georgia Jackson County ]  I  T.K. Randolph Notary Public Ex-officio Justice of the Peace of said County I do hereby Certify I amended certificate to affidavit of A. Sims and I am certain now sworn to before me  that they are loyal citizens of the said State and they are credible  witnesses in proving the death of Elizabeth Gunter deceased and she was loyal who ... ( illegible ) she died 17th Jan 1868. Also I certify that Jesse Carter and Mary Carter proving credibility of A. Sims and I am voucher they are loyal citizens to the United States and they are of good moral character and their affidavits
Page 66

( post mark ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSIONS OFFICE MAR 22 1876 ]  And I have no interest in said claim directly nor indirectly given under my hand and signature  this .. ( illegible ) ( post mark over text ) March 1876. T. K. Randolph ( signed )... ( illegible )

[ Georgia Jackson County ] I W. C. Howard ordinary of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that T. K. Randolph Notary Public  Ex- officio  Justice of the Peace in and for said County was duly commissioned by the Governor of the State aforesaid and his name of the written affidavits is genuine his acts purporting is genuine given under my  Seal of office at office this 17th March 1876. Wiley C. Howard ( signed ) Ordinary  & Ex-0fficio Clk  C. of J. C. ( post  mark ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR  PENSIONS OFFICE MAR 22 1876 ] 

( vertical notes ) Death of claimant
Page 67

L. C. Gunter
Claim
Death & pension
Page 68

[ State of Georgia County of Jackson ] I, W. C. Howard Ordinary of the Court and State of as said do hereby certify that T. K. Randolph  of the County/ State aforesaid is a ... ( illegible )(? officiated )  Notary Public  and Ex-officio Justice of the Peace of this County / State aforesaid  by the Governor of the State of Virginia and that all his acts and doings are genuine that his signatures are genuine .. ( illegible . I have hereto set my hand and Seal of office at office this December 1875 . Wiley C. Howard ( signed ) Ordinary  Ex-officio Clk Co. J.C.
Page 69

[ Georgia County of Jackson ] Personally appeared before me L.C. Gunter and N.J. Gunter , who being duly sworn  deposeth and  sayth that this County aforesaid  that they are well acquainted with Elizabeth Gunter the widow of Charles Gunter , deceased, who was old Revolutionary Soldier , She died on the 17th June 1868 at L. C. Gunter House of the County and State aforesaid , he saw her after she was dead and was at her burial in said County and that he before from our acquaintances with her she was loyal and that the applicant who is making application is loyal from our formal acquaintance with him for he has been acquainted with him over twenty years or more and that he has no Interest in said claim directly or indirectly . Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th December 1875. L. C. Gunter ( signed ) (his mark X ) N. J. Gunter T. K. Randolph ( signed ) NPJP    I, T. K. Randolph Notary Public Ex-officio  Justice of the Peace in and for Jackson County State of Georgia do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with  L. C. Gunter the applicant  and well acquainted with him over twenty five years and from my acquaintance with him he is loyal  to the United States government  and that the two witnesses letter above affidavit are loyal citizens and from my acquaintance are credible witnesses and reliable witnesses in every respect . Given under my hand hereto this 8 December  1875. T. K. Randolph ( signed ) NPJP
Page 70

( post mark )  [ Department of Interior
Oct 26 1875
Pension Office ]
To Commission of Pension
Washington City
D. C.
Page 71

Jefferson Ga
18th Oct 1875

To Commissioner of Pension
Washington City D.C.

[illegible] to you Mrs. Elizabeth Gunter the
widow of Charles Gunter deceased relating
cliam by L C Gunter by [illegible] of Mrs
Gunter deceased for arreagey & that [illegible]
not drawn at the time of the death which
you will duly his declaration an affidavit
of two [illegible]  [ilelgible]
P F Hinton
Page 72

( post mark ) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSIONS OFFICE FEB 12 18 __.
Page 73

8

In answering this, or furnishing additional evidence, please refer to date of this letter 
of 
B. D. HYAM, UNION CLAIM AGENCY
PO. Box 735,  515 Seventh Street,
Bank of the Republic Building,
Washington, D. C. Feb. 6, 1868
Hon. Com of Pensions
Sir:
I beg to file
the claim of Elizabeth Gunter
for Restoration to U.S. Pension
Rolls, Original certificate signed by
R. McClellan, dated June 28, 1854 enclosed
Respy Yours
B. D. Hyam ( signed )
for @                                    ( note ) 149
Page 74

Jefferson
Aug 15
To the Commissioner of
Pension
Washington City
D. C.
Page 75

Jefferson}
Georgia } 13th May 1854
To the Commissioner of Pensions
I filed a claim for Elizabeth Gunter the widow of Charles Gunter deceased. Mrs. drew a pension awhile he lived her old man is dead and the department required me to prove the old man’s death and the marriage of Charles Gunter + Elizabeth Gunter, which we have done, we prove by lers, [illegible] the precise time of their marriage and who by, and the Pension Office required the Clerk of the Inferior Court to certify that Mrs. Dunnagaw, was a good creditable witness which was done and [illegible] also Mrs. Thomas [illegible] would do the same if it was necessary, that was done about four or five months ago and we have not heard from it since.
Yours
Clark Catlett
Agent for Elizabeth Gunter
Page 76

Jefferson Ga
Jun 9
To the Commissioner of Pension
Washington City
D. C.
Page 77

Jefferson}
Georgia} 8th June 1854

To the Commissioner of Pensions
I have letter before me that was sent to Clark Cattell in relation to Mrs. Elizabeth Gunter, the widow of Charles Gunter deceased stating that P. F. Hinton signature or certificate did not differ from Clark Cattell’s hand write I wrote both letters to the Pension with Clark Cattell hand signed to it, by the request of Clark Cattell, that is the way my certificate of Mrs. Dunagan and the two letters that was wrote to the pension office happen by the request of Cattell as Clark Cattel was Mrs. Gunter’s attorney and I done all the writing in the claim for Mr. Cattell, so there is nothing wrong about it.

Yours
P. F. Hinton
Page 78

Jefferson Ga Free
June 21

To the Commissioner of
Pension
Washington 
City,
D. C.
Page 79

Jefferson} 20th June 1854
Georgia} To the Commissioner of Pension,
I received two letters today from the Pension Office one was to the Clerk of the Inferior Court and the other to the Superior Court of our Country, requesting me to give an explanation, which I can ready do. I am the Clerk of of both Courts in the County where I reside. People very often come to my office for my certificate some wants one and some want the other just which certificate and seal they want [illegible] for them and I very often first our and then other, as I am the Clerk of both Courts; you can have Referral to Hon. Junius Hillyer who is [illegible] from our district is now in Congress knows me very well and would if it was necessary would say I am a responsible man and my statement in any community would be relied on [illegible]. I am known to the commissioner of pension Washington City, D.C.

P. F. Hinton, Clerk
Of Jackson County Ga
Page 80

Elizabeth Gunter
Payment to be made at Savannah
By
James S. Morel Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the agency of
Georgia
Payable of the 4 Th September and 4 Th March
Recorded in the Pension on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 151 Vol. A.

G. T. Getty Clerk
Page 81

Department of the Interior
WIDOW'S PENSION.

I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February
3, 1853, Elizabeth Gunter
widow of Charles Gunter
who was a private in the revolutionary was
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty
dollars [and  cents] per annum, commencing on the
3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again
marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such
marriage.

Given at the Department of the Interior,
this twenty eighth day of June
one thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
R. McClelland ( signed ) 
Secretary of the Interior.

Examined and Countersigned.
L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions.  ( note across text ) Disappeared from roll
Page 82

Free

Jefferson Ga
May [illegible]
To the Commissioner of Pension
Washington City
D. C.
Page 83

Jefferson}
Georgia}
3rd May 1854
To Commissioner
of Pension some six or eight months ago
I filed a claim for Mrs Elizabeth Gunter
 the widow of Charles Gunter who drew a
Pension awhile he lived at his death Mrs
Gunter made out his as the widow of
Charles Gunter deceased, and the
Commission reported to me that witnesses
knowing the marriage of Charles Gunter and
Elizabeth that the certificate of the Clerk of
Inferior court certifying that Mrs Dunagan
was a creditable witness which was done
at same time indicated that the claimed
would passed the office that I have not
heard from it since it has since 3 months
ago [??]
Yours iwth respect
Clark Catlett
Agent for Elizabeth Gunter
Page 84

Free

Jefferson
April
To Commissioner of Pension
Washington City
D. C.
Page 85

Jefferson}
Georgia}
5th April 1854
To the Commissioner of
Pension
I filed a claim for
Mrs Elizabeth Gunter the widow for
Charles Gunter, who drew a pension
as long as he lived and after his death
I filed a declaration for the widow She 
provde his death and the marriage of Charles
Gunter and Elizabeth Gunter by Mrs.
Dunagan and this department requires
me for Clerk of record certificate his
character, which was done and never
has heard from it since the certificate
was sent to Pension Office [illegible]
Clark Catlett
Agent for
Mrs. Elizabeth Gunter
Page 86

To Commissioner of Pensions              
Washington City D. C.
Page 87

[ Jefferson Georgia ] 4th February 1854 To the Commissioner of Pensions agreeably to last report of Mrs. Elizabeth Gunter , Pension claim that you wished for the Clerk to certify that Mrs. Dunagan was a good credible witness  misc., he had done in reference to Charles Gunter's widow making application for a pension misc., whose proven the marriage by Mrs. Dunagan , that she saw them married by one Middleton Brooks Esqr.  Yours re  Clark Catlett ( signed )  Atty for Elizabeth Gunter
Page 88

[State of Georgia County of Jackson ] SS  I  P. F. Hinton Clerk of the Inferior Court for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Margarett Dunagan the witness that Elizabeth Gunter proved the marriage of her and Charles Gunter who is applying for a pension as the widow of Charles Gunter deceased, who gave testimony in the Court that she saw Charles Gunter and Elizabeth Gunter married is a good credible witness and stands as for as any person does in the neighborhood that she lives in and that needs credit ought to be given her for truth and veracity as a good moral lady. Given under my hand and seal of office at office this fourth day of February 1854.  P. F. Hinton  ( signed ) Clerk
Page 89

Elizabeth Gunter widow ( underscored)
Page 90

State of Georgia}
County of Hall}

Personally came before me
Jacob Eberhart a Justice of the 
Peace in and for the County and State
aforesaid Margarit Dunigan reasident of Hall county
in the State of Georgia who being duly sworn according
to Law saith that she has been aquainted with
Elizabeth Gunte and Charles Gunter who is now applying for a pension under the Act passed in eighteen hundred and thirty six is the identical widow of Chalres Gunter deciesd deponant further saith that she was present and seed the aforesaid Charles Gunter and Elizabeth Gunter married according to Law I am forty or forty five years since and has been aquainted with them from that time living together as man and wife up to his deah and the widow still remains the widow of Charles Gunter decided and that it was said that the said Charles Gunter drew a pention as a Revolutionary Soldier while
he lived at the ratoe of eight dollars per month
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of July 1853.
Jacob Eberhart
Margret Dunagin

State of Georgia}
Hall County} 
I William Sitton Clerk of
the Cuperior Court in & for the
County & State aforesaid do certify that Jacob
Eberhart before whom the foregoing affidavit
of Margaret Dunagin was made is and was
at the time of signing the same a Justice of
the Peace in & for said County duly authorized
to administer oaths for general purposes
and that his written signature is the same is genuine
Given under my hand & seal of
office at Gainsville on thie 5th
day of July 1853
William Sitton, Clerk
Page 91

State of Georgia}
County of Jackson}
Personally came before me
Matthew G. Watkins a Justice of 
the Peace in and for the County and State
aforesaid Bryant Dees a resident of Jackson County
in the State of Georgia who being duly sworn
according to law declair that he has been
acquainted with Elisabeth Gunter and Charles Gunter
who is now appying for a pension under the
Act passed 1836 is known as the widow of
Charles Gunter deciced and that the said Charles
Gunter decd on the 23 of November 1851 in
Jackson County and state afforesaid and that
he has been acquainted with them for thirty
or thirty five years living together as man
and wife and the widow still remains the
widow of Charles Gunter deceiced and that
it was said that the said Charles Gunter drew a pention as olf Revolutionary soldier
while he lived at the rate of eight dollars
per month sworn be and subscribed be
& are my this the 23 of July 1853
M. G. Watkins, J. P.
Bryant Dees
Page 92

Georgia}
Jackson County} SS
I, P. F. Hinton clerk of
the superior court for the
county and state aforesaid hereby certify that
M. G. Watkins and A. C. Thompson Esqrs whose names appear of the written was at the time of signing the same justices of the pease in & for
said county and state duly commissioned and
qualified and that the foregoing signatures
purporting to be his is genuine.
Given under my hand and
seal of office at Jefferson
Georgia this 25th July
1853
P. F. Hinton, Clerk
Page 93

Elizabeth Gunter
Declaration
Page 94

State of Georgia}
Jackson County}
Known all persons by there presants that
I Elizabeth Gunter the widow of
Charles Gunter a Revolutionary pentioner of the United States late of Jackson County and state of Georgia decicid do here by constitue and appoint Clark Catlett of the same state and county aforesaid my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to recive from Commissioner of the United States for a pintion under the act passed in 1836 giving widows of Revolutionary soldiers a pention up to the fourt of September eighteen hundred and fifty one witness my hand and seal this 11th of July 1853
Elizabeth Gunter her x mark
P. F. Hinton
Matthew G. Watkins J. P.

State of Georgia}
Jackson county}
Be it known that on the 11 of
July 1853 before the subscribing Justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared Elizabeth Gunter the widow above named and 
acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney
to be her act and deed in testamoney whare of
I have here unto et m hand the day and
year above writan.
Matthew G. Watkins J. P.
Page 95

State of Georgia}
County of Jackson}
Be it known that before me
Mathew G. Watkins a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid duly arthersed
by law to administer oaths personally appeard
Elizabeth Gunter and made oath in due form
of law that she is the widow of Charles Gunter the identical person who was a pensioner and is now dead had deded on the 25 of November 1851 and to to whom a cirtificate of pention was issued which is here with surendered that the
deciced person resided the most of his in the county of Jackson and state of Georgia he resided some of his time in Hall County and state aforesaid
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 11th of July 1853
Elizabeth Gunter her x mark
Matthew G. Watkins J P
Page 96

John G. Pittman
Certificate
Page 97

State of Georgia}
County of Jackson} SS
I John Pittman ordinary
for the county and state
aforesaid and keeper of the 
marriage records I do hereby certify that is no
marriage record of Charles Gunter & Elizabeth Gunter in my office Given under my hand and seal of office at Jefferson this 15th day of July eighteen hundred and fifty three
John G. Pittman Ord
Page 98

State of Georgia}
County of Jackson}
Personally came before me Mathew G. Watkins
a Justice of the peace in and for the  county and state aforesaid Margrett Dunagan of the county of Hall and State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law decare that she was present when Charles Gunter and Elizabeth Gunter was married and that it was in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirteen who is now appling for a pention under the act passed in 1836 is the identical wido of Charles Gunter dececed and that she has been aquainted with them from that time up to the death of the said Charles Gunter and his widow Elizabeth Gunter up to the present time and known them to live together as man and wife and that Charles Gunter is now dead the widow still remains the widow of Charles Gunter dececed and that it was said that she said Charles Gunter drew a pentian as [??] Revolutionary soldier while he lived at the rate of eight dollars per month.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th of Novm 1853
Margaret Dunnagan her x mark
Matthew G. Watkins J. P.
Page 99

State of Georgia}
County of Jackson} SS
I P. F. Hinton Clerk of the
superior cout for thecounty and state aforesaid hereby certify that Mathew G. Watkins Esqr whose name appears the written is and was a tthe time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said county and state duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
Given under my hand & seal of office at office this 17th day of December 1853
P. F. Hinton, Clerk
Page 100

18.028

[illegible]
Page 101

1828 papers to be filed with ad old war wid Fil #27.550
Page 102

Mr. Moore
Chief [illegible] of Pension
This case is very unsatisfactory in many 
particulars
It is too much of a family matter
You will observe that the deceased pensioner
applicant for accrued 
pension and all the witnesses in the case are
"Gunters" They say they have no interest 
I should prefer to have
some witnesses who are not "Gunters" in a case 
like this
The Post Master says
Page 103

L. C. Gunter and N. J. Gunter who testify as to loyalty of applicant L. C. Gunter are entitled to credit + c-but he fails to say one word about the Loyalty of the applicant-
I therefore [illegible] can that further evidence as to loyalty be required and of other than relations of the applicant-also that another call then be made on P. M  as to loyalty of applicant and credibility of witnesses.
A. Weeks

J?y 7/76
Page 104

PENSION OFFICE.
Mr Meeks
Please note [illegible] fact that the pensioners was eighty years old when the Rebellion opened.

F. M.

July 8/76
Page 105

G. AS. Merrifield Esq
Room 45
Page 106

Mr White

No Rev. War
Deceased Widow
Chas Gunter

Please see 
endorsement of
the Com

Merrifield

Feb 2. 76.
FM.

Mar - 1/76
Afft. of two more witnesses
as to death of widow
Cert of P. M. added
to Brief.
L.C.W.
May 10/75
O.K.
L.C.W.
Page 107

Revy

WIDOW, &c.
File No. 27.550
Elizabeth Gunter
Wid of
Charles
Pen. Rev. War

Act Feb. 3d 1853
Index: Vol. [blank],Page [blank]

[Arrangement of 1870.]
Page 108

(left page ) Nov 2 Sozd Act  of ?/26 Ca ( vertical notes between pages )                                    Sept 9/76 letters pens ...(illegible ) volute.                                              Dec 6/76 letter to Mills and Zucker for loyalty and consent. White                                                ( right page ) Letter to Atty for .. by and date of death . White                                           
Reported as there is ... ( illegible ) to allow arrears. ..( illegible ) y notified. White
Page 109

( Form for Widow ,&c. not filled out )
Page 110

No. 4294
July 4
Georgia
——————-

Elizabeth Gunter Deceased

Widow of
Charles Gunter
Rank Private
Company Revolutionary
Regiment War
———————-
Rate per Annum $80.
Commencing 4 Sept. 1860
Ending 13 June 1868. Date of claimant’s death

———————
Certificate dated 5 Jan, 1876
And sent [blank] 18 [blank]
Payable at Washington Agency
B. D.Hyam Attorney
—————
Act Feby 3,1853
Act 14th July, 1862.

Book [blank] Vol. [blank] Page [blank]
Imwald Clerk
Page 111

Feby 7/76. Letter to Ian for loyalty.  White.
Mar 4/76 Another letter for loyalty. White
Mar. 30/76 above rejected. White
April 19/76 Letter as per slip of Review for Sig of [illegible] White
Page 112

[illegible]
No. 4.294
Georgia
Elizabeth Gunter (dec’d.)
SC
Widow of
Charles Gunter
Rank Private
Company [crossed out-blank]
Regiment [crossed out-Rev. War.]
Rate per annum $80.
Commencing September 4, 1860
Ending June 13, 1868
Date of widow’s death
Certificate dated Dec. 16. 1876.
And sent.                 “       22, 18”
Payable at Washington Agency.
B.D. Hyam Attorney.
Act of Feby. 3, 1853
Act 14th July, 1862.
Book [blank] Vol. [blank] Page [blank]
Walker Clerk.
Page 113

Jany 8" 77 T.P.A. admin in Rev. of repeal of Section 25 act March 3'73 by Sec 7718 Revised Statute which provides for payment of arears to all classes of pensioners. A. O .C. I.  --------------- 1877 Apl. 6 - Letter of L. C. Gunter with reference to payment of arrears forwarded to D.C. Cox - Mall------------------------------------------------May 26.77. P. H. another letter of L.C. Gunter , to same purpose ..(illegible) ----------------------1877 July 9 . To L.C. Gunter . copy of Sec. 4718 -Mall
Page 114

No. 4.294.
PENSION CERTIFICATE OF
Elizabeth Gunter
(Deceased)
Payable Quarterly
On the
4th of March, June, September, December of each year by the U. S. Pension Agent
At Washington
Dist of Col
TRANSFERRED TO
[blank] Agency.
From [blank]
[blank]
Commissioner.
TRANSFERRED TO
[blank] Agency.
From [blank]
[blank] 
Commissioner.
NOTE-No sales, or transfer of any kind, of the whole or any part of the Pension payable by virtue of this Certificate is of any legal or binding force against either the Pensioner or the United States.

“Hyde” Clerk.
Page 115

Miles
No 4.294
Restoration
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA       DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR         
 PENSION BUREAU
It is hereby certified that in conformity with the laws
of the United States Elizabeth Gunter (deceased )
widow of Charles Gunter who was a 
Private Revolutionary War
is entitled to
a pension at the rate of Eighty dollars per to
commence on the Fourth day of September 1860 and to continue during her widowhood.
Given at the Department of the Interior this
Fifth day of January
one thousand eight hundred and seventy six and of Independence of the United States of America the One hundredth

Countersigned              Acting Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Pensions                                 ( vertical note across text ) Cancelled
Page 116

4 objections                                                         1. Has not mentioned the period of enlistment -But states he does not recollect the time of enlistment  & gives distinctly several important & notorious facts by which it can be clearly known which makes it better for facts but lie      
2. Has given no reason why a clergyman has not certified for him - None is required by the instructions                                                          3. I will certify as to the credibility of the witness 4. The official signature of the Magistrate has and been certified by the proper office - Not necessary if my certificate will be taken     Adm
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[ Jefferson Georgia ] 26th February 1856  To the Commissioner of Pensions , I enclosed to you a certified copy of Records of Charleston South Carolina of Charles Gunter as a Revolutionary Soldier dec'd  Elizabeth Gunter , widow of Charles Gunter , deceased & was applying for Bounty Land, and the claim been suspended on grounds of Record proof - Yours etc., P. F. Hinton ( signed )  Agent for Elizabeth Gunter
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JAMES H. TUCKER.   SAMUEL C. MILLS.  MILLS & TUCKER, Attorneys for Claimants , 486 LOUISIANA AVENUE. AGENTS FOR THE PROSECUTON OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. PROCURE PENSIONS, BOUNTY, PASSPORTS,  ARREARS OF PAY DUE CIVIL, MILITARY , OR NAVAL OFFICERS, LAND PATENTS, PRIZE MONEY FOR COMPENSATION FOR HORSES, BOATS, AND OTHER PROPERTY LOST OR DESTROYED WHILE IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES. Washington , D. C., Sept 11th  1876.                                                       Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.            Sir : Please find enclosed herewith a Power of Attorney in the Revolutionary Pension Claim of Elizabeth Gunter widow of Charles Gunter. Please inform us the present status of the claim. We think the claim is number 4292.  Very respectfully Your obt. Servant. Mills & Tucker ( post mark over text ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSIONS OFFICE SEP 5 1876 ]
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[ Georgia Jackson County ] I do hereby certify from best of information that Ransom Marlow and Deliah Marlow loyal citizens of the Government of the United States and are credible witnesses . Given under my hand signature this 2nd October 1876. James B. Pendergrass  ( signed ) P.M.                           
(post mark ) [ JEFFERSON GA. SEP 30 ]
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( post mark ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE OCT 5 1876 ]
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[ Georgia Jackson County  ] I T. K. Randolph Notary Public Ex-officio Justice of the Peace in and for said County & State aforesaid Personally appeared Ransom Marlow age 76 years and Deliah Marlow age 75 years of age who being duly sworn and sayeth we are well acquainted Charles Gunter dec'd the husband of Elizabeth Gunter deceased . we Charles Gunter until his death we present on the night he died but do not recollect date of year ,they lived together as man and wife are so recognized as such Elizabeth Gunter died about June 1868. Elizabeth Gunter was apposed to rebellion and heard often times speak of the war and during war we lived from one to three miles from his own 40 years for she was close neighbor to us she did not aid assist in the rebellion we are no kin to Elizabeth Gunter have no interest in her claim . Sworn to  subscribed before me this 30th of Sept. 1876.  ( his mark X ) Ransom Marlow  ( her mark +  )  Deliah Marlow  T. L. Brown ( signed )  T. K. Randolph ( signed ) NPJP
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[ Georgia Jackson County  } I Wiley C. Howard Ordinary of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify  that  T. K. Randolph Notary Public Ex-officio Justice of the Peace  and for said County and was duly appointed are qualified as such that his signature to the written affidavit are genuine as such are that ought have such attestations . Given under my  hand and seal of office at office this 30th September 1876.  Wiley C. Howard ( signed ) Ordinary  & Ex-officio Clk  C.. C. J. C.
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The claim of Elizabeth Gunter for restoration of pens  is suspended, no proof of loyalty or widowhood & as the signing by making her mark content not certified ( underscored ) no.. ( illegible ) certified.  Proper proof is called for. B. D. Hyam ( signed )  Prev, March 28, 1868.
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(post mark on back of document ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE JUN 7 1876 ]
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Established in 1863.                     Lock Box 171 Law, Patent, and Collection Agency OF B . D. HYAM 1424 "F" Street near United States Treasury, All business promptly attended to. Washington  D. C. June 26 1876 Hear for Pensions Sir please receive a power of attorney from L S Gunter  heir to Elizabeth Gunter widow of Chs Gunter. Revolutionary War to get her wish a letter from P. Newton who sent the P/A . After pensioning same. please return : & oblige by stating the status of the claim.  Resp Yrs B. D. Hyam ( signed )
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This sheet dated in 1828 placed inside for protection as it is torn around the edges.
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WIDOW, &c. File No 27.550 Elizabeth Gunter widow of Charles Gunter Priv. Rev war Act : July 3 1853 Index : - Vol. ___ Page ___ [ Arrangement of 1870 ]
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Application for arrears rejected under enter of Cornwallis over . Atty notified by letter July 1876 # 21 White
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[Georgia Jackson County ] Know all men by these presents that L. C. Gunter of said State and County to draw good causes and consideration we hereunto moving have made Ordained and Appointed by the presents do make ordain and appoint Moses Mills & Jackson Esqrs of Washington City  D. C. my Due and Lawful Attorneys for me and in my name and for my deposition  .. ( illegible )   and certified to prosecution and receive arrearages of Pension for Elizabeth Gunter dec'd the widow of Charles Gunter dec'd who was old Revolutionary soldier said to have .. ( illegible ) all lawful that is in my name or pension that may be found ...( illegible ) a proper location of this pension allowing And to do all other acts  concerning premises as fully in every which way  myself now present and revoke all forms .... ( illegible ) notifying and confirming and by the present allowing whatsoever my said attornies that in my name lawfully do or ..( illegible ) the premises by .. ( illegible ) of their present . In witness thereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal this day ..3rd 1876. L.C. Gunter  ( signed / sealed)  T L Brown ( signed )   T. K. Randolph ( signed )  NPJP
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[ Georgia Jackson County ] I, W. C. Howard ordinary of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that T. K. Randolph is Notary Public and Ex-officio Justice of the peace for said County  and State aforesaid was duly appointed by Governor of the State of Georgia duly qualified as such and that his name of the written Power Attorney is genuine and attestation ought be high. Given under my hand  seal of office at office  7th September 1876.  Wiley C. Howard ( signed / sealed )  Ordinary  & Ex-officio Clk  C.O.J.C.
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.. ( illegible )  Jackson Esq Power of Atty       Mills & Tucker 486 La. Ave Washington D.C. ( post mark ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE SEP 05 1876 ]
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(post mark ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE SEP 16 1876 ] ( upside down on sheet ) Mills and Tucker  Attys  486 La. Ave Washington  D.C.
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Pending Claim ( underscored twice ) for Cass First  ( underscored twice )  ( 2 post marks ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE NOV 22 1876 ] [ JEFFERSON GA. date illegible ]  ( vertical on sheet ) MHB  To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington  City D.C.
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Jefferson , Ga. Nov. 19th 1876  To the Commissioner of Pensions  Washington City D. C.  Copy of letter date 19th  Sept. 1876 attached , in claim for undrawned arrearages of Charles Gunter deceased, as Revolutionary soldier petition evidence of the claimant and  and the widow loyalty should be furnished the mistresses  should be furnished  the witnesses should be furnished fully discribe the widow & that they live together as man and wife ...( illegible ) ( illegible ) J A Breilly ans      

Jefferson Ga. 17th Nov 1876 To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington City, D. C.  I sent off - 2nd Oct -1876 the affidavit of Ransom Marlow and Deliah Marlow  as such knew Charles Gunter & Elizabeth Gunter over 40 years he lived one to three miles witnesses..( illegible ) Charles Gunter has lost .. (illegible ) Elizabeth Gunter  was applicant .. (illegible ) was .. (illegible ) his death the PA was the Justice of the Peace certifying service .. ( illegible)  92 Yours  etc. L. C. Gunter ( signed )
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( 2 identical post marks ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE NOV 29 1876 ]      
      OH ( underscored )
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JAMES H. TUCKER  SAMUEL C. MILLS MILLS & TUCKER  Attorneys for Claimants, 486 LOUISIANA AVENUE. AGENTS FOR THE PROSECUTION OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES , PROCURE PENSIONS ,BOUNTY, PASSPORTS, ARREARS OF PAY DUE CIVIL , MILITARY, OR NAVAL OFFICERS, LAND PATENTS, PRIZE MONEY AND COMPENSATION FOR  HORSES, BOATS , AND OTHER PROPERTY LOST OR DESTROYED WHILE IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES. Washington D. C.  Nov. 27th  1876 Commissioner of Pensions  Washington, D. C. Sir : Please inform us the present statutes  of Revolutionary Pension claim No. 4292 Mrs. Elizabeth Gunter , dec., widow of Chas. Gunter dec. We filed a Power of Atty . Sept. 11 1876 and have heard nothing from it since. - Very respectfully  Your obft Servants Mills & Tucker
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No 480 Book S { Issued the 17th of June 1785 Mr. Charles Gunter for two pounds two shillings and ten pence farthing sterling for Duty done in the Militia, as for account audited. Principal Lbs 2..2.. 10 1/4 Annual Interest Lbs 0..3-11 No 46 }  No 46 480 Mr. Charles Gunter his acct. of Militia Duty as private since the reduction of Charleston amotg to Curry  Lbs 15..0..0 Stg lbs 2..2.. 10 1/4  Two pounds Two shillings and Ten pence , farthing Stg Exd T.W. J. M & A: G: 14: 19: 11  .97  State of South Carolina To Charles Gunter On Duty of  Coll Anderson's Return  Curry  Lbs 15 .. - Stg Lbs 2..2.. 10 1/4
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[ Comptroller General's Office Columbia Febry 21st 1856 ] I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy from Indent Book  S. No. 480 as also of the account upon which said Indent was issued . Given under my hand  N. M. R. Sterrett ( signed ) Deputy  C. G.  No Seal of Office
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See 4718 See 4742  ( post mark  ) [  DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSIONS OFICE DEC 29 1876 ]
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UNITED STATES PENSION AGENCY. D. C. COX, Pension Agent, Washington  D. C. Dec . 28 1876 Hon . Commissioner of Pensions Washington  D. C. Sir , On receipt of pension Certificate of Elizabeth Gunter deceased , # 4924 Revolutionary War dated Dec. 16. 1876  I requested the attorney who prosecuted the claim ,  B. D. Hyam  Esq. of this City to furnish name and address of claimant for arrears , and he answered in person claiming that full ( underscored ) amount of arrears should be paid to the surviving heir, and that pensioner  Revolutionary War are not included in Sec. 25 . Page 8. Act March 3. 1873. By his request the case is respectfully presented for your decision. Respectfully  D. C. Cox ( signed ) Pension Agent  D. C.
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( post mark ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE MAY 24 1877 ]
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[Document has two handwritten parts with the left side presented upside down.  The transcription for the left side has been done on document 143.]

[Right side of document has two stamps of the Department of Interior Pension Office dates are Jun 1 1877 and May 24 1877]

C R and A. Division
Department of the Interior,
Pension Office,
Washington D.C. May 16 1877
Respectfully referred to D.C. Cox Esq.
Mo S. Pension Agent
City
for his action.
Letter of L.C. Gunter relative to arrears in case of Elizabeth Gunter, deceased, [illlegible] no 4294.
O P G Slak
Acting Commissioner
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[Stamp on top of document ) [DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE JUN 1 1877]

[Stamp middle of document) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE MAY 24 1877 ]

[Handwritten Document]
D.C. COX
Pension Agent
PENSION AGENCY,
Washington D. C.
May 22 1877

Respectfully returned to Hon. Comm- of Pensions, attention invited to my report in this case of Elizabeth Gunter, deceased, dated 18 April 1877.

A letter of this same L. C. Gunter on same subject was referred to me through Pension Office April 6 1877 and a full statement of this case was made thereon by my endorsement of above date and returned to Pension Office
D C Cox,  ( signed ) Pension Agent
D.C.
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(left page)( initials M. G. J. ) R & a DIVISION. Department of the Interior., PENSION OFFICE, Washington D.C. , May 26, 1877 Respectfully returned to D. C. Cox Esq. US Pension Agent City who is requested to furnish copy of his report of 18 April in the case of Elizabeth Gunter , Ctf. No. 4294, within referred to , as the original statement does not appear to have reached the case. J. M. Burtt ( signed ) Commissioner. ( vertical note ) case miliy. ( note across text ) Of  ( right page)  D. C. COX, PENSION AGENCY, Washington , D. C. May 31,1877  Respectfully returned to Hon. Commissioner of Pensions with copy of my report dated April 18 1877 . on letter of L. C. Gunter Case of Elizabeth Gunter # 4294, deceased.  D C Cox ( signed ) Pension Agent  D. C.  (post mark ) [DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE JUN 11 1877 ]
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( upside down ) To the Commissioner of Pension Washington City D. C. ( 3 post marks ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE JUN 1 1877 ] [ JEFFERSON GA. MAY 7 ] [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE MAY 10 1877]
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( identical to previous page - right side up )
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Jefferson Ga. April 1877 To Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.  The claim of Elizabeth Gunter deceased the widow of Charles Gunter deceased who was old Revolutionary soldier Elizabeth Gunter , drew a pension up to the 4th September 1860 at rate of $ 96. 00 per annum from the agent of Pension at Savannah Georgia from William Moral then was agent of Pension , the war same on the the drawing com (?) , Elizabeth  Gunter lived until 13th June 1868. I made out claims for arrearages from 4th Sept. 1860 upon to 13th June 1868. prove by Amanda a Sims & James Dunahoo , her death they were at the burial  proved Jesse Carter & Mary  E. Carter they were credible witnesses and certified by Justice of the Peace the same and Post master that they were loyal citizens all in letter of pensions office . Also by B .B. Wallis & S. Wallis she was his widow Charles Gunter discuss that she was drawing pension up 4th Sept 1860 they new living I am neighbor over 30 years was well acquainted with her, also prove by Ransom Marlow and Deliah Marlow , Charles Gunter was the husband of Elizabeth Gunter , they live same neighborhood on 35 years and was well acquainted with both of them and know Elizabeth Gunter Pension up to her death , .. ( illegible ) Charles Gunter after was dead he was husband of  Elizabeth Gunter deceased all certified by Post master to their loyalty ,citizens
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The claim allowed 17th July 1876 Turn over  to D. C. Cox Esq at Washington City Nov 29th at rate $80.00 per annum $10 allowd atty W. S. Agent of Pension then original certificate date 16th December 1876, and sent to me to make out burial espenses with request to return Original certificate. it seems that I have proven every thing  that is necessary for arrearages of Pension  from 4th Sept 1860 up to 13 June 1868 why is it not paid off. I know not the attory  at Washington City. I put No of the original certificate No. 4294 that there are no such Nos. B. D. Hyam Esq. It seems that I have proven that anything that was required me to do by creditable witnesses certified by the. Justices of Peace, whom the office did was made and certificate of the Post Master at Jefferson Jackson County and State of Georgia that all were loyal citizens all of same County . Very Respectfully yours  L. C. Gunter ( signed )
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(left page ) ( initials M.E. H. )  R & a DIVISION . Department of the Interior  PENSION OFFICE, Washington D.C. Apl. 6 1877  Respectfully referred to D. Cox Esq  U.S. Pension Agent Present.  For his consideration for accrued pension in case of Elizabeth Gunter ( deceased )  # 4294, ( underscored ) , a Revolutionary pensioner. J.M. Burtt Commissioner. Vol. 14. P . 4     C                                                                             ( post mark ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE APR 19 1877 ] ( notation over text )  Mil. file 27550 file   ( right page ) The within  L. C . Gunter has been written to several times since payment has been made to him , but it seems almost impossible to make him understand that no more that assist claimant for expenses of last illness and burial can be paid.  D. C. Cox ( signed )  Pens Agt
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( note ) Return be Invalid [illegible]  
D. C. COX .
Pension Agent. 
PENSION AGENCY 
Washington D. C. April 18th 1877 
Respectfully 
returned to Hon . Commissioner 
of Pensions with report 
that L. C. Gunter the 
writer of accompanying 
letter was furnished the 
voucher (on form 
"O.O." ) executed the same 
for a claim of $ 72 as 
"expenses last illness and 
burial." which was 
paid to him Feby 7, 1877 
as provided in Section 
4718 , Revised Statutes 
(case of Elizabeth Gunter
(deceased)  # 4294)
D. C.  (signature marked out ) 
Pension Agent ( over )
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(post mark ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE JUN 1 1877 ]
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( copy ) 
United States Pension Agency.
D. C. COX .
Pension Agent. 
PENSION AGENCY 
Washington D. C. April 18th 1877 
Respectfully returned to Hon . Commissioner 
of Pensions with report that L. C. Gunter the 
writer of accompanying letter was furnished 
with the necessary voucher (on form "O.O." ) he executed the same for a claim of $72 as 
"expenses last illness and burial" which was 
paid to him Feby 7, 1877 as provided in 
Section 4718 , Revised Statutes (case of 
Elizabeth Gunter deceased  # 4294)
L. C. Gunter has been written to
several times since payment was made to
him, but it seems impossible to make
him understand that no more than
amount claimed for expenses of last
illness and burial can be paid.
D. C. Cox
U.S. Pension Agent 
D.C.

A true copy
DC Cox
U.S. Pension Agent
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Feby 3rd 1853 / Section  Acts of July 25, 1866 and subsequent acts  Sec. 4718  R.S.  WAR OF THE REVOLUTION  Restoration OF PENSION . AGENCY , Savannah Ga. Elizabeth Gunter  ) Deceased ) wid. of Charles Gunter  { Rank. Private Company___  Regiment Rev. War. } Present ___ Residence , Jackson County , and State of Ga. Post Office , Jefferson, Jackson Co. Ga.  Attorney , B. D. Hyam , Present.  Fee , $ Ten dollars as per law. No contract and no material evidence filed since July  ,1879 . Rate of pension $ 80 per annum commencing September 4th  , 1860 , the date ( last payment ending June 13th 1868 date of widow's death.) at which the original pension commenced , and two dollars per month for each of the following children : By former marriage - None  By last marriage - None Former Guardian . ___ Payments on all former certificates covering any portion of the same time to be deducted. ADMITTED, 1876 Lewis C. White , Examiner. APPROVED , Dec. 12th 1876 L. Holtzlander, Receiver.  ___ Chief of Division.  DATES SHOWN BY PAPERS. Restoration application filed Feby 12th ,1868 Marriage of soldier to1st wife , about , 1812 Death of soldier, Jan 23rd, 1851 Marriage of soldier to 2nd wife ____ Widow paid to Sept . 4 , 1860  Remarriage of widow _____ Death of widow  June 13th ,1868. Cert, surrendered  No objections
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INCIDENTAL MATTER   Four credible witnesses, no relatives, whose standing is certified by the Postmaster at Jefferson swear that claimant was loyal during the war and so continued up to her death , which occurred June 13th 1868. , at the age of 87. Pension has been paid at Savannah Ga. up to Sept 4th 1860. Claimant applied for restoration and died while her claim was pending. Pension paid at the rate of $ 80 per year. SUMMARY OF PROOF.  DATES OF BIRTH OF CHILDREN. - NO. DATES OF DEATH OF CHILDREN. - NO. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN BY FORMER MARRIAGE . - NO REMARRIAGE OF WIDOW . - NO  DEATH OF WIDOW. - June 13th 1868  Shown by credible witnesses
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Admitted  ( underscored ) Rev. War Restoration  BRIEF . Sec. 4718  Certificate No. 4294 Soldier, Charles Gunter Lewis C. White , Ex,r. Room No. 20 1/2 Dec. 9/76 Submitted  August 30/76
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1364.
State of South Carolina}
Anderson District} Personally appeared before me an acting Justice for S. District Charles Gunter and after being sworn according to law deposeth and sayeth that he the s.d Charles Gunter was a regular Soldier in the oald Revolutionary War in the independent Company Commanded by Capt. Benjamin Tutt at fourt Rutledge and served three years but was absent when the fourt was taken. Was sent after a Deserter.
                  His
Charles     X     Gunter
                  Mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of October 1828

Robert Holland

State of South Carolina}
Anderson District} Personally appeared before me an acting Justice for s.d District John Mooney and after being sworn according to law Deposeth and Sayeth that he was a soldier at the same time and place with S.d Charles Gunter and he believes the above affidavit to be true.
John Mooney
Sworn and subscribed before me this 31st Day of October 1828.
Robert Holland
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The State of South Carolina
Anderson District

I John T. Lewis Clerk of the Courts of Sessions and Coroner please do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern that Robert Holland Esquire whose signature and attestation appears to the within affidavits is now and was at the time of the attestation an acting Justice of the Quorum in and for Anderson District that full faith and credit is due and ought of right to be given to his official acts as such. And I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the within named John Looney and know him to be a man of good character and also know Him to receive a pension either from the State or United States government.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Office this first day of November in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty eight and fifty third year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.

John T. Lewis
C. C. P.
State of Georgia}
Jackson County} I Edward Adams Clerk of the Superior Court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Charles Gunter who made the affidavit on the opposite page of the lead has lived in the County for a number of years, say fifteen or twenty, + that so far as I know or believe he has supported an honest right character.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand
Upon the seal of said Court the 8th day of November 1828.
Edward Adams Clk
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Charles Gunter
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[printed in bold on top of form]

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of [written in-Charles Gunter] which requires further proof or explanation.

[The following is regular font.]

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

II. Did the declaration make the declaration in the country 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?  [blank]

IV. Has the declaration 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 amount of pension he is entitled? yes.

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes.

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7,1832? No

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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2

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and other respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? two citizens

XII. If the clergyman’s affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No.

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?  has one witness

XIV. + [symbol more like a cross] if the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? no. Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? No.

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? yes.

XVI. ++ [symbol like two crosses one above the other] 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? [illegible]
———————-

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 - year - 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 the 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.

QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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, whoa re 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 authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, other other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, as to to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
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Payment to be made
at SAvannah
by the Pres M. S. Branch
Bank
Agent for paying Pensioners,
in the Agency of
Georgia
[???]

Geoday 
C Clackione
Georgia

Recorded by Wm S Allison
Clerk, in Book D Vol 8
page 133

7 years [???] 1845
previous in [illegible] Co Ga
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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, Charles Gunter of the State of Georgia who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive  Eighty dollars and ___ cents per annum, during his natural life , commencing on the  4th March 1834, and payable semi - annually on the 4th March and 4th September , in every year, Given at the War Office of the United States, this 12th day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty three. Lew Cass ( signed ) Secretary of War. { Examined and Countersigned } J L Edwards  ( signed )
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18 July  ..Cunningham ... the .. Jefferson  .. Jackson County Geo ( incomplete due to part of document showing )  ( some notation ? stamp 137 )
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( post mark ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE AUG 19 1876 ]
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( vertical note ) Old war Md  To Commissioner of Pensions Washington  City D. C.  ( post mark ) [JEFFERSON GA. date illegible ]
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Jefferson Ga. 16th August 1876  To the Commissioner of Pension Washington at the Pension Office requiring me to prove that Mrs. Elizabeth Gunter deceased for arrearages of Pension as old revolutionary soldier widow I as from him to an papers of filed required me to prove that she was a Loyal and she did not did nor abet in rebellion which I did by two witnesses  B.D. Wallis & S. Wallis who live form one to two miles  on 35 years up to her death  also  by T .K. Randolph  N. P. & J. P.  certificate that they were credible witnesses also by Post Master Pendergrass that they were Loyal citizens to the Government  the affidavit was mail 6th May 1876 and have not heard from him since. No 4292 etc. 1640 Yours truly L.C. Gunter ( signed )
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Rev. War INCREASE BRIEF. Certificate No. 4294 Soldier, Charles Gunter Lewis C. White  Ex'r Room No. 40  Rejected July 12th 1876  Rev. War.  Admitted and subsequently rejected ( underscored )
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INCIDENTAL MATTER . Four witnesses testify that they knew claimant to be loyal during the war, and witnesses Sims and Dunahoo swear that they knew claimant and saw her after she was dead. The claimant states her age as 86 in 1867. The Postmaster at Jefferson Ga. certifies under the seal of his office that the witnesses ( from al his information ) are loyal and credible citizens, signed James B. Pendergrass. The above witnesses swear the widow died June 13 1868. Pensioned and paid at the rate of $ 80 per annum , L. C. Vandiver , S. A. Wallis swear that they lived near to the widow and her family and know that they were loyal during the war and the war and the claimant is a union man. Standing shown by Postmaster. Loyalty continued , B. D. and  S .A. Wallis swear they lived near the widow Elizabeth Gunter and know that she was opposed to the war to destroy the Union and she never gave aid or help to the rebellion in any shape . Standing of witnesses shown by Postmaster. Rejected as Sec. 4718 provides only for the widow or child of a soldier who dies with a claim pending and not the heirs of a widow who dies with a claim pending.  Atty notified.  DATES OF BIRTH OF CHILDREN None , DATES OF DEATH OF CHILDREN None, CUSTODY OF CHILDREN BY FORMER MARRIAGE None, REMARRIAGE OF WIDOW None, DEATH OF WIDOW . Proved by credible witnesses .
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[ Georgia Jackson County ] Know all men these presents that I L. C. Gunter of State and County aforesaid for diverse good causes and consideration we hereunto moving have made ordained and appointed and by these presents do make ordain and appoint B. D. Hyam of Washington City  D.C. my true and Lawful Attorney for me and in my name and for my own proper use and benefit to prosecute my claim of Elizabeth Gunter deceased widow of Charles Gunter decease who was old Revolutionary  soldier for arrearages coming from Pension offices from time her claim was stated to her death, And to have use and take all lawful ways and means in my name or otherwise that may be found necessary or proper in the execution of this Power of Attorney, To do all lawful acts and things whatsoever concerning the premises as fully in every aspect as I myself might do me personally  present at doing thereof, Ratifying and confirming and their present; allowing whatsoever my said Attorney  shall in my name do or cause to be done in and about premises by virtue of their presents. In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal this June 19th 1876 , L. C. Gunter ( signed / sealed LG) )  Signed in the presence  T. L. Brown  ( signed ) , T. K. Randolph  ( signed ) N.P.J.P.
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[ Georgia Jackson County ] I W. C. Howard Ordinary of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that T. K. Randolph whose name to within Power of Attorney  is a Notary Public  and ex-officio Justice of the Peace in and for said County was duly appointed by the Governor of the State of Georgia and duly commissioned and qualified  as such and that his signatures are genuine and that full faith as such. Given under my hand and seal of office at office this 20th June 1876. Wiley  C. Howard ( signed ) Ordinary  & Ex-officio  Clk  C. of J. C.   ( vertical note ) Power Atty
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No 4294 PENSION CERTIFICATE OF  Elizabeth Gunter deceased. Payable quarterly on the 4th of March, June, September & December , of each year , by the U.S. Pension Agent at Washington, D. C.  TRANSFERRED TO ___Agency . from __ Commissioner.  NOTE - No sale, or transfer of any kind , of the whole or any part of the Pension payable by virtue of this Certificate is of any legal or binding force against either the Pensioner or the United States.  Newton  Clerk.
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[Note:  Canceled is handwritten across document]
MLB  Restoration  No. 4294 Revolutionary War UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION BUREAU 
It is hereby certified that in conformity with the laws 
of the United States Elizabeth Gunter - deceased
Widow of Charles Gunter who was
a Private Revolutionary War is entitled to
a pension at the rate of eighty dollars per annum [month], to 
commence on the fourth day of September 1860
and to continue during her widowhood.
Pension ending June 13th 1868 on account of claimants death. 
Act of February 3rd 1853

Given at the Department of the Interior, this
twenty third day of May
one thousand eight hundred and seventy six
and of the Independence of the United States
of America the one hundredth.

Secretary of the Interior.

Countersigned

Commissioner of Pensions
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B. D . Hyam Washington City D.C.
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Jefferson Ga. 19th June 1876 B. D. Hyam Esqr Washington  City D. C.  Dear Sir  enclose to you  Power of Attorney from L. C. Gunter legal heir of Elizabeth Gunter deceased widow of Charles Gunter dec'd was old revolutionary soldier  Mrs. Elizabeth Gunter  drew a pension up about Sept. 1860 and she quit drawing she died 12th June 1868. L. C. Gunter filed claim for arrearages of her pension proving of Mrs. Gunter by  J. Sims  & J. Dunohoo and he proved he was legal heir also he proved by  Jesse Carter , M. E. Carter they were respectable witnesses, Also proved by  G. C. Vandiver and S. A.  Wallis L. C. Gunter was loyal  and was opposed to the rebellion also Post master certificate that they was loyal citizens also the Justice of the peace certificate . Also he proved by B. D. Wallis and S. A. Wallis that knew Elizabeth Gunter was opposed to the rebellion did not assist in causing in the war  she was opposed to war She .. (illegible ) also the Post Master certificate they were loyal citizens to the Government they are now on file in Pension Office the affidavits was sent of 6th May last to the office
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every letter was sent  L .C. Gunter was favorable you will from all under your controls when they allow his claim, thow papers all in the office Yours truly P. F. Hinton ( signed )  ( post mark )  DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE JUN 27 1876
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Jefferson Ga Dec 19                                 
Free   
To The Commissioner of Pensions  Washington City D.C.  ( vertical notes ) Recd Dec 24/53Ga 4137  Elizabeth Gunter  wid Charles
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Free   
sioner of Pensions  
ton City D.C.  
Recd Dec 24/53Ga 4137  Elizabeth Gunter  wid Charles
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Jefferson Ga May 2  To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.  ( vertical note ) 122526
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Jefferson Ga  Feb 27 To the Commissioner of Pensions  Washington City D.C. ( vertical notes ) Additional testimony etc.  illegible signature  Elizabeth Gunter wid Charles                    
Boynton
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Brief in the case of Elizabeth Gunter widow of Charles  Jackson County and State of Georgia act 3rd Feby : 1853 Claim, ("original ") Proof exhibited , ( if original .) Is it documentary, traditionary or supported by rolls ? If either, state the substance . Husband was a pensioner under the Act of 7th June 1832.  Witnesses was present at the marriage & one witness testifies to several reputation of marriage & cohabitation. ( If for increase. ) Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of this claim ? If so , what ?   Name and residence of agent Clark Catlett Esqr.(signed )  Jefferson Jackson Co., Ga.  J C Burtt ( signed ) Examining Clerk
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Elizabeth Gunter Ga.  sus  Coh  muster for sometime from under act (?)  53          Application for 1836 lost for sometime                                          ( vertical on page  )                                             To the Commissioner of Pensions                                                Washington City D.C.                                 Jefferson County
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Application for Restoration
to the
Pension Rolls,
Under Act of February 4, 1865.

Applicant's Address
[stamp]
Department of the Interior
Feb 12 1832
Pension Office

Applicant.

Filed by
[stamp]
Filed [illegible]
Feb
6
18??
Washington D. C.

Printed and sold by W. H. Moore, 484 11th St., Washington, D. C.

instructions
Figure (1) - Judge, Justice of the Peace, or Clerk having Seal [Note.- if a Judge or Justice of the Peace authenticate the papers the signature must be verified in usual form by the Clerk of the Court.
(2) He or She; Name of Applicant; His or Her; Him or Her; as the fact may be.
(3) Name of the place or places at which claimant has resided since last paid, and during the time for which original Pension has not been drawn.
(4) Here name the employment or other means by which a livelihood has been gained  (??) Means of subsistence.
(5) Signature of Applicant.  If X is made, two witnesses who can write  must sign their names opposite the same.
(6) Names of witnesses in full.
(7) State name of residence, City, Village, County, and State If applicant resides
in a City or Village, name of street must be given, and where houses are numbered, the number of the house.
(8) Signature of Witnesses.

Notes To Be Particularly Observed.
If the declarant, or any witness, sign by mark, the officer must certify that the contents of the paper were made known to the affiant and witnesses before signing.
In every case, the declaration or affidavit must be either signed by the affiant's own hand or else by mar, (X.)  Signed by another hand, when the party is able to werite, or without a mar when the partis is unable to write, is wholly inadmissible.
The allegation made ni the applicant's declaration, must be sustained by the testimony of two credible and disinterested witnesses, to be certified as such by the officer before whom the testimony is taken.  if the applicant be an Invalid Pensioner, he must be examined by an Army Surgeon, or by a Surgeon duly appointed by the Pension Office, as to the continuance of the disability.
If a Widow, she must prove by two credible witnesses (certified to in the usual manner, and under seal) her continued widowhood.
If remarried, the minor children, (under 16,) through their guardian can apply for the Suspended Pension, and if the guardian of a minor child be newly appointed, he or she must file the proper evidence of his or her appointment as such.
In all cases, the origina Pension Certifricate must be surrendered.
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[ State of Georgia County of Jackson ] SS. I  J. F. Harrison  Clerk of the Inferior Court with and for said County, do certify that  A. T. Bennett Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration , affidavits and acknowledgement were made , was, at the time of taking the same, and still is an acting Justice of the  Inferior Court within and for  said County , duly commissioned and sworn, and that the several signatures , purporting to be his , which are append to said declaration, affidavits and acknowledgement , are his genuine signatures. In Testimony Whereof , I hereto set my hand and affix the Seal of our said Court at office this 9th day of December A. D. 1867 J. F. Harison  ( signed ) D. Clerk  ( Seal . ) ( not sealed )
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Application for Restoration to the Pension Rolls Whose Names have been Dropped Under the Act of February 4, 1862.

State of Georgia County of Jackson, 55.
On this 26 day of November,A. D., one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven, personally appeared before me, (1) Elizabeth Gunter on the Inferior Court in said State and County, the same being a court of Record, (2) Elizabeth Gunter asked 86 years, a resident of Jackson County in the State of Georgia, who, being duly sworn according to law declares that (2) she is the identical (2) Elizabeth Gunter who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Savannah Georgia, and whose pension certificate is herewith returned; that (2)[blank] has resided since the first day of January, A. D, 1861 as follows: 
That during this period (2)  means of subsistence have been (4 ½) and that (2) has not borne arms against the Government of the United States, or (2) has not in any manner encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with their cause; and that (2) was last paid (2) pension on the fourth day of September,A.D. 1860.
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of (2) name to the pension rolls, and of obtaining a new pension certificate, such as (2) May be entitled to under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate (2) original claim. And I hereby appoint B. D. Hyam City of Washington D. C., my Attorney to present this my application, and perform all that is necessary therein, without revocation, as well as to receive my Certificate when issued..
(5) Elisabeth Gunter x her mark
Two witnesses here
Albern Bailey
J  R Mitchell
Also personally appeared (6) Albern Bailey, a resident of (7) [illegible] and (6) J. R. Mitchell a resident of (7) Jackson County Georgia persons whom Icertify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw (5) Elizabeth Gunter,, make her mark to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with (2) her that  (2) she is the identical person (2) to be; and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of the claim. 
(8) Albern Bailey
(8) J. R. Mitchell
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 26th day of November A. D. 1867: and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
(1) Q. A. T. Bennett I I C

———-  

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
I, Elizabeth Gunter, do solemnly swear, (or affirm,) in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder; that I will in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the late rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slavers: So help me God.
(2) Elizabeth Gunter X her mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 26th day  of November A. D. 186 [blank]
(1) Q.A. T. Bennett I I C
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[left panel] 
5 March 28 To P. 11qt,
[second panel]

4.294
Georgia
Elizabeth Gunter
Widow of Charles
Who served in the Revolutionary War, as a private Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to Commence on the 3d February, 1853.

Certificate of Pension issued 28th day of June 1854
And sent to
Clark Catlett
Jefferson
Jackson Co
Geo.

Recorded on Roll Off Pensioners under act
February 3, 1853, Page 151. Vol. a
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Elizabeth Gunter Claim for Pension Disposition (?)
Page 188

[ State of Georgia County of Jackson ] On this 10th of September in the year 1866 personally appeared before the Inferior Court holden at Jefferson in and for said County  & State aforesaid Mrs. Elizabeth Gunter age 82 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Law of the United States , of acts of the Congress passed at different times and she further state that she is the widow of Charles Gunter who was a private in the revolutionary war is inscribed on the pension at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum commencing on the 3rd of February  1853 and continuing for life until she should again marry in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. She further states she widow of Charles Gunter deceased that the papers is of filed in the office at Washington City D.C.  And also further state a certificated dated 28th June 1854  signed R. W. Mc McClendon 
(illegible)  examined and [illegible] signed  S. R. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions payments to be made at Savannah by James S. Morel agent for paying pensions in the agency of for [illegible])  in Open Court on the day & year first written before me  [illegible]  ( her mark X ) Elizabeth Gunter   Q. A. T. Bennett Esq ( signed ) J.I.C.    
 E . C. Nunn ( signed )
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[Georgia Jackson County ] Before me B. O. W. Rose an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County appeared  Levi C. Gunter who being duly sworn sayeth that he is well acquainted with  Elizabeth Gunter  the widow of Charles Gunter deceased drew Eighty dollars per annum from the year 1860  & the last drawing his pension and she is still alive and hath not married and she is good respectable and has been all the time. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th September 1866 . Levi C. Gunter ( signed )  B.O.W. Rose ( signed ) J.P.
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[ The State of Georgia Jackson County ] On this 27th day of September  A.D. 1866 before the undersigned authority  within and for said County personally came Elizabeth Gunter  and acknowledged the signing and sealing of the within claim  for the purpose therein expressed and I do hereby certify that B. O. W. Rose Esq. before the foregoing signature are genuine made  was at the time of late that I am and still is acting as  A. T. Bennett Esq. was commissioned as Justices of the Inferior Court of the County and State aforesaid it is Court of Record . In testimony whereof  I hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of our said Court at office this 2 nd day  Sept. 1866  J. F. Harison  ( signed / sealed   ) D. Clerk of Jackson Co., Ga.
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Rev. War, Widow's Division . Number of pending claim , 4294. Nature of pending claim . Arrears . Soldier, Charles Gunter. Pensioner, Elizabeth Gunter . Certificate No. 4294. Last Agency Savannah Ga. Cause of termination , died.  Date of termination , June 13/68. Dropped under Act of Feby 1862. Lewis C. White Examiner.  FINANCE REPORT.  Accounts examined up to ____ . Pensioner paid to  Sept 14, 1860. Objections   1123, 1875  Coleman Reporting Clerk.
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Mrs . Elizabeth Gunter pens claim for arrearages  Charles Gunter Elizabeth Gunter  Rev. War.  (post mark ) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE OCT 26 1876 ] ( upside down on page ) No account
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Mrs . Elizabeth Gunter pens claim for arrearages  Charles Gunter Elizabeth Gunter  Rev. War.  (post mark ) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE OCT 26 1876 ] ( upside down on page ) No account
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[ Georgia Jackson County ]  I  W. C. Howard ordinary of the Count and State aforesaid do hereby certify that T. K. Randolph Notary Public and Ex-officio Justice of the Peace in and for this County and State aforesaid is duly commissioned and qualified by the Governor of the State of Georgia and that all his official acts are genuine and that his signature to the foregoing declaration and affidavit  purporting to be his are genuine  Given my hand and seal of office this 16th October 1875.  Wiley C. Howard ( signed ) Ordinary  & Ex-officio Clk  C. O. J .C.
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[ State of Georgia Jackson County ] SS. On this 17th October  A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy five personally appeared before me 
 T. K. Randolph  Notary Public & Ex-officio Justice of the peace  within and for said County and State aforesaid  Levi C. Gunter legal heir of Charles Gunter and Elizabeth Gunter  deceased who was  revolutionary soldier drew pension up to her death rate of $ 8 .00 per month to whom there was granted pension certificate. I do not recollect payable to the agent at Savanah Georgia and the date I do not recollect that on or about March 1868. for was not paid she Elizabeth Gunter on or about June 1865 months before she died on or about 1868. he makes this declaration in order to secure the arrear accrued herein by Post office Jefferson Jackson County Georgia  . Sworn to and subscribed before me .  L. C. Gunter ( signed )  T. K. Randolph ( signed ) N.P.J.C.
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Georgia}
Jackson County} Also personally appeared L. C. Gunter and N. J. Gunter residents of County and State of said persons whom certify to be respectfully and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn say that they were present and saw Levi C. Gunter sign his name to the foregoing declaration and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the officiant and their acquaintances with him is the identical person[illegible] himself to be and they further state they no interest in the pronunciation of this claim this 13 Oct 1875
L. C. Gunter
N. C. Gunter

T K Randolph. Sworn to and subscribed before me this Oct 13th 1875 and thereof certify that I have no interest, denial or evidence in the pronunciation of this claim.
T. K. Randolph [illegible]
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[ Georgia Jackson County ]  Personally appeared before me Levi C. Gunter who being sworn and sayth he does doth not know any become of [illegible] because mother Elizabeth Gunter certificate was misplaced or mislaid so he  can not get her [ illegible] 1875. L C Gunter Sr. ( signed )  T. K . Randolph ( signed ) N.P.J.P.