Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9685, for James Stevenson, South Carolina
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
S. C. 

Stevenson, James
or Stephenson
Ellen

NUMBER
W. 9685
B. L. Wt. 31717-160-55

Sol born in Pa. in 1764.  died in Ky. 1857

CONTENTS
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6577
Kentucky
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Ellen Stevenson
widow of James Stevenson
N. C. 
who served in the Revolutionary 
war, as a private
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate
of 36 dollars 66 
cents per annum, to commence
on the 24th 
April 1857.
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Certificate of Pension issued
25th day of March 1859
and sent to C. H. Barkley
Louisville, Ky.
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Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
[paper torn] 1853  Page 133 Vol [paper torn]
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1536
Kentucky
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James Stevenson
of Logan in the State of Kentucky
who was a private in the compy commanded
by Captain Norwood of the Regt commanded
by Maj Noble in the N Carolina
line for 11 months from 1781
S. C.
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Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky
at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of Nov.
1832 and sent to Pensioner
Russellville, Ky.
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Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832                      54.99
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4th March    18.33
1833                                                        $73.32

{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act June 7, 1832.      }

Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk,
Book D  Vol. 9  Page 60.

[written sideways on left side]
James E. Wright Jany 22 1858

181595    223762
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181595     Act June [illegible] 55 [? or 58]
223.762          Jun 2/55
James Stevenson
Stevenson 
private
Rev. War
Pension - Act 1832
Ky.  June 32 - 1536
Ad: 160 Acs from 25/56
Boynton
L. B. True
Present
Vol 12 page

[written diagonally across]
No. 31.717 iss June 30/56
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8139
James Stephenson
from 1781 private
11 months
$36.66/100
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8139
BRIEF in the case of James Stephenson
County of Logan in the State of Kentucky
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1.  Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?  [blank]

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

3.  How old is he?  68

4.  State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
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Period.
In the fall after the battle of the Eutaw Springs
Duration of Service.
Years, Months, Days.
five or six months
Rank.
As a 
private
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served.
Capt. Norwood   Cap. M Seddle  Maj Noble  Gen Green

Period.
again drafted for 6 mo.
Duration of Service.
Years, Months, Days.
6 [months]
Rank.
As a 
private
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served.
Capt. Norwood   Cap. M Seddle  Maj Noble  Gen Green


5.  In what battles was he engaged?  None mentioned

6.  Where did he reside when he entered the service?  in the District of ninety six in S. Car.

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

8.  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication?  and if so, in what respect?  The affidavit
purports to be taken before a justice but he is not certified to
be such by any Clerk or other person


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

T. Waugh [or Naugt?]
Examining Clerk.
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State of Kentucky
Logan County  S.S.

On this 3d day of September 1832 personally
appeared in open Court before the Justices
of the County Court of Logan County
now sitting James Stephenson a resident of 
the said County of Logan and State of Kentucky
aged sixty eight years who being first duly 
sworn according to law doth on his oath make the 
following declaration in order to obtain 
the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7
1832 - That he was born in the State of Pennsylvania
in the year of our Lord 1764
when a small boy he migrated with his 
father to the State of South Carolina and 
settled on the bend of fishing creek - that he 
entered the service of the United States as militiaman
in a Company of drafted Militia commanded
by Capt John Norwood or Northwood
during his continuance in this company
which he thinks was five or six months he 
was stationed in the district of Ninety Six at Millers Station 
on the waters of little river and performed duty
during that time.  he thinks it was the fall after
the battle of the Eutaw Springs when he first
entered the service but the precise date
he cannot now recollect.  he received no 
written discharge for this service, for
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a requisition was about this time made on the 
State for militia men to serve six months in 
Green's arm and he was drafted in Capt
Moses Siddle's company John McMahan was Lieutenant
in said company  we marched from Ninety
Six to Dorchester - the regiment was commanded 
by Major Noble where we joined General
Greens Army here he lay encamped [waiting?]
the movements of the British, which then lay
in Charlestown for about three months including
the time of going and returning home which we 
were permitted to do for a short time but to be 
ready at a moments warning to return 
to the Service which we were ordered to do 
after remaining at home a few days   this
was about the time Genl. Green contemplated
an attack upon James Island, but hearing 
from some source that the British had 
reinforced, the attack was declined
General Pickins was the commander of the 
Regiment and the Company officers the 
same that he started with, when the term of 
duty was performed which was for six months
including the two trips, the Company was 
permitted to make its way home the best
way it could and we dispersed and 
begged our way home for there was 
no provisions made for us by the Government
And we were without money - He was
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taken sick soon after getting home and 
does not now recollect whether he received 
a written discharge, but if he did it 
is lost or misplaced.
He hereby relinquishes every claim
whatever to a pension or annuity except the 
present and declares that his name is not on the 
Pension Roll of the Agency of any State or 
Territory
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid

James Stevenson



We Richard Bibb A Clergyman residing in the 
town of Russellville and County & State aforesaid
and Hugh Stephenson residing in the same
hereby certify that we are well acquainted 
with James Stephenson who has subscribed
and sworn to the above declaration and we
believe him to be about Sixty eight years 
old  that he is reputed and believed in the 
neighbourhood where he resides to have 
been a soldier of the revolution and 
that we concur in that opinion

Richd. Bibb Sr. Elder in M.E. Church
H. Stevenson
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And the said Court do hereby declare their
opinion after the investigation of the matter
and after putting the interrogatories prescribed
by the War department that the above 
named applicant was a revolutionary
soldier and served as he states.  And the 
Court further certifies that Richard
Bibb who has signed the preceding 
certificate is a clergyman residing
in Russellville Logan County Kentucky
and that Hugh Stephenson who has also 
signed the same is a resident in the 
said County of Logan and is a credible
person and that their statement is entitled 
to credit.

Wm Whitsett B[illegible]
of sd Court


I Spencer Curd Clerk of the County Court of Logan County do
truly certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings
in the matter of the application of James Stephenson for a 
pension.  In Testimony whereof I have hereunto 
set my hand and Seal of Office this 
[3rd?] day of September 1832 and in the 
41st year of the Commonwealth

Spencer Curd
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181595
James Stephenson
Rev Pension
Logan Co.
Ky.
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application 
for Land
under Act of 
March 3d 1855
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S. B. True
Agent in this case
Present
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State of Kentucky
County of Logan  sct.

On this 12 day of May
1855, personally appeared before the undersigned
a Justice of the peace within and for the county aforesaid
James Stevenson aged 90 years a resident of Logan
Cty Kentucky who being duly sworn according to 
law declares that he is the identical person who 
served in the war of the Revolution, that he is 
drawing a pension as such under the act of Congress
passed in 1832 of $36.66 per annum and refers to the 
papers on file in the appropriate office in Washington
City upon which his pension was allowed
He makes this declaration for the purpose of 
obtaining the bounty land to which he may be 
entitled under the act approved March 1855  He also 
declares that he has not recd warrant for bounty land
under this or any other act of Congress [illegible]
than for [illegible]  

James Stevenson  X  his mark


We John W Lamb & Joseph W Lamb residents of Logan cty
in the state of Kentucky upon our oaths declare that 
the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by 
James Stevenson in our presence and that we believe from 
the appearance and statements of the applicant that he 
is the identical person he represents himself to be 

John W Lamb
Joseph W Lamb


The foregoing declaration & affidavit were sworn to 
and subscribed before me on the day and year above
written and I certify that I know the affiants
to be credible persons that the claimant is the 
person he represents himself to be and that 
I have no interest in this claim.

Thos Blakey J.PS.C.
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State of Kentucky
Logan County Sct.

I James E. Height Clerk of [said?]
Logan County Court do certify that Thos. Blakey whose
genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate
now is and was at the time of signing the same an acting
Justice of the Peace within and for the County 
and State aforesaid, duly elected commissioned & qualified
as such, that full faith and credit are and ought
to be given to all his official acts as such.
In Testimony whereof I have set my
name & caused the seal of Logan County
Court to be put hereto this 15th day of 
May A.D. 1855

Jas. E. Height Clerk
R M [Dawson?] D.C.
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State of Kentucky
County of Logan Sct

I Ellen Stevenson
of said County aged Eighty three years do 
make this following Statement viz
I am the widow of James Stevenson now
deceased late of Said County and 
who at the time of his death was a revolutionary
pensioner of the United States at 
the rate of about $36.66 a year  The said
James Stevenson died in Logan County
Kentucky on the 24th day of April
1857 eighteen hundred and fifty
Seven leaving me his widow and
since his death I have not married
again but I am still his widow
I was married to Said James Stevenson
on the [blank] day of [blank] in Abbeville
County in the State of South Carolina
by one Alexander Foster a Justice 
of the peace and my name before 
said marriage was Ellen Wims
I make this declaration for the purpose
of applying for and receiving the benefit
of any pension Law of Congress that will 
embrace my case.  Witness my name on this 7th
day of March 1859.

Ellen Stevenson  X  her mark  (seal)
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Affidavit of John W. Lamb aged fifty three years
& Mary Stevenson aged fifty four years both residents of Logan 
County Kentucky  We the undersigned above
named and described do make the 
following Statement viz  We were well 
and very intimately acquainted with 
James Stevenson now deceased,
late of said County and who at the 
time of his death was a Revolutionary
pensioner of the United States
during his life time  we were also 
well acquainted with Ellen 
Stevenson and up to the time of
the death of said James Stevenson
he and the said Mrs. Ellen
Stevenson lived together as 
husband and wife and were 
so reputed to be among their 
neighbors and acquaintances
and according to what we have 
always heard and believed and
never heard disputed the said
James and Ellen were lawfully
married about Sixty years ago 
and the name of said Ellen Stevenson
before marriage was Ellen Wims
The said James Stevenson died
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in Logan County Kentucky on the 24th 
day of April 1837 leaving said Mrs. 
Ellen Stevenson his widow and 
since that time She has not married
again but She Still remains his
widow and She now resides in this 
County and She did on this day in 
our presence Sign and acknowledge 
the foregoing declaration above
set forth  We certify that She is the 
identical person whom She herein 
represents herself to be and She is now 
a widow.  And are disinterested
this 7th day of March 1859

John W. Lamb (seal)
Mary Stevenson (seal)



State of Kentucky
Logan County Sct.

Be it Known 
that on this 7th day of March 1859
before me Presiding Judge of the 
Logan County Court for said
County personally came Mrs. Ellen
Stevenson and John W Lamb and 
Mary Stevenson all of whom are well 
known to me as persons of credibility
and whom I believe to be of the 
respective ages that they call themselves
and they did sign and swear to the 
foregoing respective statements ascribed
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to them I believe the witnesses to be 
disinterested and the Claimant is 
the identical person that She represents 
herself to be and is as such well 
known to me Viz as the widow of James
Stevenson now deceased late of 
Said County who at the time of his 
death was a Revolutionary pensioner
of the United States   And I certify
that I am disinterested

W J Morton (Presiding Judge)


I Ellen Stevenson of Logan County Kentucky
within named as the widow of James
Stevenson now deceased late of said 
County a Revolutionary Pensioner
of the United States do hereby reaffirm
the statements that I made in my within
declaration before William J. Morton presiding 
Judge of the Logan County Court on 
the 7th day of March 1859

Ellen Stevenson  X  her mark

Subscribed and Sworn to in open Court
on the 7th day of March 1859

Jas. E. Wright
Clerk of Logan County Court



State of Kentucky
Logan County Sct

I James E. Wright Clerk of the Logan County Court
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Mrs Ellen Stevenson
widow of
James Stevenson
Revolutionary
Act July 27th
1848



C H Barkley
Louisville
Kentucky
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do hereby certify that Wm. J. Morton whose
genuine signature appears to the 
foregoing annexed Certificate was 
at the date thereof an acting justice
of the peace in and for said County
duly commissioned and qualified
And I further Certify that the foregoing 
Statements are Satisfactory evidence
to this court that James Stevenson now
deceased late of said County who 
at the time of his death was a Revolutionary
pensioner of the United States departed
this life in Logan County Kentucky
on the 24th day of April 1857 Eighteen
hundred and fifty Seven leaving the 
foregoing named Mrs. Ellen Stevenson his
widow and that She Still survives him and remains
his widow and now resides in this County and 
Claims as within a pension as the widow
of said James Stevenson  And I certify that 
I am disinterested
Witness my name and official
seal at my office in Russellville
on this 7th day of March 1859.

James E. Wright
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I submit these papers although [faint and illegible]
[next line faint and illegible]
As it will make a difference in regard [to?] 
time of arrears as under any [illegible]
it will [illegible] date of husbands
death

respectfully

C H Barkley
Louisville Ky
March 10 1859



Commissioner Pensions
Washington
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In reply to your request of [blank], received [blank]
for a statement of the military history of James Stevenson
a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desires
information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for 
pension on file in this Bureau.  W. 9685
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DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
Fall 1781
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
[illegible]
RANK.
[illegible]
OFFICER UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
[illegible]
COLONEL.
[illegible]
STATE.
S.C.

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
[illegible]
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
[illegible]
RANK.
[illegible]
OFFICER UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
[illegible]
COLONEL.
[illegible]
STATE.
[illegible]

Battles engaged in, [check mark]
Resident of soldier at enlistment,  [illegible]
Date of application for pension,  Sept. 3 1832.  [illegible]
Residence at date of application,  [illegible]
Age at date of application,  [illegible]
Remarks:  [illegible]
(not true)

Respectfully,


Commissioner.


6-2856
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Covington, Ky
March 11 th, 1916.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me the military record of the
following Pensioners, and oblige,
Yours very truly,
F. M. Rollard
526 Montgomery Street,
Covington, Kentucky.

William Stevenson, private, Pennsylvania Line
pensioned from Jefferson County, Ky
James Stephenson, private, North Carolina militia
pensioned from Logan county, Ky
Revolutionary War

[stamp]
US PENSION OFFICE
C MAR 13 1916
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No. 223.762
James Stevenson
Decd for Bounty land
under act 5 March 1855

Address George D Blakey
Russellville
Kns
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State of Kentucky
County of Logan
On this 30th day of October 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 James Stevenson aged 90 years a resident of Logan County in the State of Kentucky who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is the identical James Stevenson who was a private in the War of the
Revolution and who made application for the benefit of the Pension act of 1832 and to whom
a warrant was issued on the 6th day of November 1832 for on thirty six dollars Sixty six cents

He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the act approved the 3d day of March 1855

He also declares that he has never received under this or any other act of Congress any bounty land warrant that the enclosed an application for the benefit of an act of 3d March 1855 in the month of March or April last to our L B True from [illegible] of which he has not since had any intelligence & thinks it may have been misplaced
[signed] James X Stevenson his mark

We John W. Lamb and Joseph W. Lamb residents of Logan County in the State of Kentucky upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by James Stevenson, in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements and our long acquaintance with the applicant that he is the identical person he represents himself to be
John W Lamb
Joseph W Lamb
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the foregoing declaration and affidavit were Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and
year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant
is the person he represents himself to be and that I have no interest in the claim
Thos Blakey J LC.

State of Kentucky Logan County Set
I James E. Wright Clerk of Logan County Court do certify that Thomas Blakey whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate now is and was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly elected & qualified according to law & that full faith and Credit is due & ought to be given to all his official acts as such & that the signature purporting to be his is genuine

Given under my hand & seal of Office this 13 day of Nov 1857
James E. Wright
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Russellville
Sep 11   free

The Hon Lewis Cass
Secretary of War
Washington City


8139
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State of Kentucky
Logan County  S.S.

The affidavit of William
Saphenson taken at [Marmaduke?]
B Mortons office in the Tower of 
Russellville State of Kentucky this 3d day
of September 1832

This affiant of lawful
age and first duly sworn according
to law Saith he knows that James
Stephenson his brother who is making 
application for a pension under
the provisions of the Act of Congress 
passed 7th June 1832 served a 
six months tour of duty in the Militia
of South Carolina in the revolutionary
war in a company commanded 
by Capt Moses Liddle   said company
was raised in the district of Ninety
Six   the Lieutenant of said company was
named John McMahan   said company
was placed in a regiment or Battalion 
when it was first organized commanded 
by Major Noble and joined
the main Army under the command
of Genl. Green at a place called
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he returned home during the [touring?]
but returned to the Army again in 
a few days - He believes also that 
said James Stephenson was stationed
for five or six months in the district of Ninety
at a station called Miller's
station previous to the performance
of the above mentioned duty   Capt
Norwood had the command
at said station.  Given under
his hand the date above

William Stephenson  X  his mark

Subscribed & sworn
to before the undersigned
a Justice of the Peace
in and for the County
and State aforesaid this
3d day of Sept 1832

M B. Morton  JPLC
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Russellville Ky.
Decr. 11th 1857

W. L. Underwood

Dear Sir

The widow of 
James Stevenson a Revolutionary
Soldier wishes to obtain a pension
please Send me a form for 
her to make application &c.

with respect


Jas. E. Wright
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[two check marks]

31.717

Rev [claim?]
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No 7.211
Ellen Stevenson
widow of James Stevenson
Logan Co. Kentucky
admitted act Feb. 3. 1853
at rate of $36.66 per 
annum, commencing from 
April 24 1857 when 
her husband died.
Pay widow
Certificate to 
C. H. Barkley Esq
Louisville
Ky
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3d Auditor's Office
March 26 1859

Sir:

James Stevenson
Ky. Act 1832, died
April 24. 1857 & his pension
has been paid in full 
to that date to Eleanor
his widow

Very Respy

R J [illegible]
Auditor



Geo. C. Whiting Esqr
Commr. of Pensions
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Pension Office,  March 25, 1859

The Third Auditor will please certify the date of death
of within named pensioner, and name of 
his widow [/ or &?] she draw the arrears

Very respectfully


[John Robb?]
For Commr.
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Ho of Reps   Jany 18. 1858

Sir

Be pleased to forward to Mr Jas
E Wright the papers [described?] in by 
enclosed note & oblige

yr obt sert


W Underwood




Geo C Whiting Esqr
Comr of Pensions
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Brief in the case of Mrs Ellen Stevenson, widow of James
Logan County and State of Kentucky.
act February 3. 1853.

Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
[blank]

Proof exhibited, (if original.)
[blank]

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?  If either, state the substance.
Husband of claimant was a pensioner of 
the United States under Act of June 7. 1832, at
rate of $36.66c per annum, and died April
24. 1857, as appears by the 3d Auditors report
the arrears to that date having been paid to 
"Eleanor Stevenson, his widow."

(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim?  If so, what?
Marriage, identify and present widowhood
proved by several credible witnesses.


C. H. Barkley Esqr
Louisville,
Kentucky.
Name and residence of Agent


R [Geddis?]
Examining Clerk.
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31717
181595  Act of Mar 3
see
223.762  Nov. 20. 1855
James Stevenson
Private
& Pensioner
[check mark]
Revolutionary War.
Recd Pension for $36.66/100
dated 6th Nov. 1832
Ky June 32 - 1536


Geo. D. Blakey
Russellville
Ky.
Page 37

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those
answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of James Stephenson
which require further proof or explanation.

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

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

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

IV.  Has the declarant mentioned the period of periods of the war when he served?  yes

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?  yes

VIII.  Has the Court given their opinion?  yes

IX.  Has the Clerk given his certificate?  yes

X.  Is the Clerk's seal affixed?  And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished
from any other seal?  yes
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2

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

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

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?  There is a witness

XIV.  †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

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?  no

XVI.  ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?  no in regard to witnesses statement

XVII.  Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? [blank] And, 
if not, which of them is not so answered?  2 & 7

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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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3

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served,
and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the
pensioner and the length of his service.  The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite,
and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.  

†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, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of 
the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the
regiment, company, and line to which he belonged.  The magistrate who may administer the oaths
must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the affidavits 
must be properly authenticated, as above directed.

‡QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not
written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the 
certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass
under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly
attached to the certificate.
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Revy
WIDOW, &c.
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File No. 9685
Ellen Stevenson
Wid
James Stevenson
Privt Rev. War
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Act:  Feby 3d 1853
Index: - Vol. [H?] Page 243
[Arrangement of 1870.]



[notes on the upper left side]
1916 Mch. 22  History to 
F. M. Ballard. ¢
1923 Sept. 24  F. M. Ballard
informed 2 records not furnished AWS
letter in claim Joseph [Warilock?] W. 3060