Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4,134, William Goodwyn, S.C.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
S. C.

Goodwyn, William

NUMBER
R. 4.134
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State of Georgia Columbia County On this the twentieth day of October  one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine personally  came before me  Stephen Drane a Judge of the Inferior Court  for and in said County and State , Mrs. Elizabeth Parish  of the same aged twenty nine years who being first duly sworn  according to law doth on her oath say she is the only living child of William Goodwyn late of said County deceased who has her father and a soldier of the Revolution  and she further declares that she makes this declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7th June 1832, in the right of her deceased father  the said William Goodwyn  deceased . and she declares upon oath that the said William Goodwyn  entered the service  of the United States in the  State of South Carolina   a Militia soldier in  1776, and remained in said service during the war and to its close in 1783  and that he fought at  Augusta  Geo. in  1779 . and in 1780   & in  1781  also at Stono [Ferry]  in 1779, at [Fort] Congaree in 1781 , and at Orangeburg in  1781 , and she  thinks in Georgia under  Colonels
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[Colonel Thomas] Taylor Of S.C. , {Col Elijah] Clark and others , whose names she cannot  now remember, and she further deposes and says that he said  Father Willliam Goodwyn  was a private, a Lieutenant, and Captain in the said Revolutionary  War, and did good and valiant work for his country , and that she thinks he once attempted to or did apply for a Pension , but was refused on a  property  qualification , and she further declares and says   that while she is full convinced of the services of her father William Goodwyn  she has no documentary evidence , she  is aware of  by which  to maintain it and she must appeal  to the justice of the department to sustain it. Ans she further declares that  she is the only living child of her father the late  William Goodwyn, the identical  William  who served as she states, and that he died  in or near his  hundredth year on the  8th July one thousand eight hundred and  forty  four  and she further declares and says if he ever drew a pension  she does not know it , and anyone  has for him it is fraudulent and she further states if he ever did  and that truly  and lawfully she does not claim or wish a cent and she further declares and
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says that all of her father's papers  , she thinks are destroyed by reason of the conflagration  of his house, but that  she has often seen his discharge & commission and she further declares  and says that while she is poor and in firm  almost to despair in body , she does not  want anything but justice and hopes the Department will speedily  give her only what is due, and she hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any annuity or pension  whatever  in the name and right of her deceased father  Willliam Goodwyn  except the present and  she declares that his name is not on the Agency of the Pension Roll of any State or of the United States, that she is aware of and if it is and he has drawn, she does not wish it again. Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written Elizabeth Parish  ( her mark X ) Stephen Drane J.I.C. [ State of Georgia Columbia County ] We the undersigned  hereby testify  that we know the maker of the above affidavit  or declaration and that she is a credible woman and her statements also and we believe she is the only living child of  William Goodwyn , he leaving no wife, and she is poor, infirm in health and
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needy  and that her father William Goodwyn  in our opinion died as she says and that he was a good and courageous soldier of the Revolution , from the general reputed purport of the country and his neighbors & that  his only surviving  child Elizabeth Parish has been blessed with a large family  and is a fit subject for the  bounty of the Government . Sworn to and subscribed  before me the day  and year above written . H.A. Ramsay ( signed ) Wiley Jones ( signed ) Stephen Drane ( signed ) J.I.C.  [ State of Georgia Columbia County ] This is to certify that  I Stephen Drane a Judge of the Inferior Court of said County  & State  before whom the  above  affidavit was made and signed know the makers  &  they 're credible men  and their statements entitled to respect, and I further  certify that the declarant  Mrs. Elizabeth Parish  is as she says an invalid and not able to go to Court  openly , and from the facts in the case I have no doubt her father was a soldier  and officer in the Revolution as she states. Given under my hand and seal the day and year above written. Stephen  Drane ( signed ) J.I.C.
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Jany 22 1836
R W Jones letter
in the case of Wm
Goodwyn  dec'd
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Dear Sir
    Your note with reference to the evidence of John Arrington in the case of William Goodwyn is before me over the signature of Mr McRae.
    The evidence was reviewed on the former note of Mr McRae and, is more definite than his former evidence altho pertaining to the same facts. I think one demand is made, which is onerous under the circumstances. Mr McRae has demanded the original hand writing of Mr Goodwyn when Mrs Parrish his daughter, stated in her declaration she had none of his papers, that by an unfortunate occurrence his house was entirely consumed and all his papers. This demand she cannot comply with. But his identify and his services are already proven by Record and personal evidence, his death certified to, and, all the requisitions of your office have been complied with, and, it strikes me, that the claim ought to be allowed as the claimant is a particularly worthy object for it.
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In addition to this other evidence has been sent to Mr Lumpkin, and it is all that she can address she thinks, and, she came on thusly the merest causalty, as she had thought the subject dead long ago. it is not to be supposed that these old men should remember any matter accurately as to date, and the minute facts of that period, for nearly eighty years have passed since the early conflict of the Revolution began. But I cannot see as McRae, in one particular, that is, I cannot see why a man not on the Pension roll is less reliable as a witness than one on it. The rule is surely our error for I cannot allow myself to think that Mr Arrington, or any one else, is less truthful because he is not on the Pension Roll. The other evidence in the Goodwyn case, John Parrish, is dead, like Beckam May.
   I consider the case superlatively a meritorious one, and the claimant needs it, but, she asks nothing, nor will receive nothing unless it is just and fair, as I am authorized to say to you.
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The evidence sent you is clear and plain, and, it would put the case through any Court in the South, and no questions asked. The matter is with you, you can do as you think best and right, but, it is exceedingly a hard decision and, not backed I think by the law of evidence, nor the act under which she applies. But this is difference of opinion, to which you are quite as much entitled as myself.
    Hoping, Sir, you will see fit to grant the allowance as the officers, before whom the evidence is taken and the Clerks, are well known to our member of Congress, and, no sort of suspicion can attach to it, I am, Sir
Most Respectfully Your Obdt Sernt.
s/ R.W. Jones
[illegible] P.O.
Columbia Co
Sc
Jan 22 1856
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State of Georgia. }
Columbia County}
Personally come before
one Stephen Drane
a Justice of the Inferior Court for
and in the County and State aforesaid
Henry Ramsay and Wiley Jones resid
ents of the same, who being sworn saith, they
know Elizabeth Parrish, Greenberry
Parish, John Arrington, William Jonsin
and they did know John Parrish, who is
now dead they learn, they are in their
estimation credible persons, whose
statements are fully reliable under
oath, or not under it and to Mr
Wiley Jones, William Jonson has been
known and favorably, for this or
more years. Sworn to and subscribed
before me this the 7th February 1856.
Test                                   Henry Ramsey
John Moore                     Wiley Jones
Stephen Drane J P


I James Y  Carroll a Justice of the
Peace for and in said County
and State, hereby attest, that the
above affiants did this day make
the above affidavit before me. They
are residents of this county, and
highly respectable men their words
and statements are credible &
entitled to full faith, and I
concur to the full extent of
my knowledge in all they say,
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in testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal, the day
and seen aforesaid
James Y.  Carroll J P

I Stephen Drane a Judge of the
Inferior Court for & in county
and State aforesaid hereby certify
that,I  know the above Justice of
the Peace his signature is genuine
his official acts entitled to full
faith and credit. I also, attest
that, I know the parties & witnesses in toto, 
contained in the above affada
vit, and they are all credible &
respectable persons, whose statements
are entitled to full confidence
and faith witness my hand
and seal (having no seal of
Office.) This the day & year above
Stephen Drane  J P
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39.028
William Goodwyn
decd
Georgia
Thos Lumpkin Nov 13 1855-
Same Dec 14 1855- same
Jany 8 1856 - Hon H Cobb
Jany 30 1856 - same Feby
21 1856 - Clerk of Kershaw
District Feby 21 1856-

4134

☞  Fraud

June 7 1832-
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Wm Goodwyn Act 1832  Geo

Suspended
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Official Free
Thomson
May 5
Interior
Washington
D.C.


Has Judge Minot
answered my suggestions
as to affd [illegible] Atty to
Exam
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Act. 28th March 1778. Sec 5th -
See Vol 4th Statute S.C. State Dept - 
Page 480 - 611.
Act 26th March 1784, 4th Vol Statute
S.C. Page 647
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From  1   Octo.    80   to   4 Ap   81  ____  186 
   "       5   Ap         81     "  12 Jul  81  ____    98 
   "      17  Jul         81     "   8 Sep 81  ____    58         Capt
   "        3  Sep        81                                        150 =      492
                                                                                                £

1779                                                [illegible]   /14.9 =       149                                                                                  
3.0  / 49.2                                                               4.29 
            16.12    cap
              4 29    £
             ____
             21 .11

1855
1844
_____
      11   ago
_____
1853 
     29 [illegible]
_____
1826 born
________
1844 Decd
1826
________
       18   yrs [illegible]
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39.028
William Goodwyn decd
Georgia
Thomas Lumpkin Nov 13 
1855- Same Dec 14 1855- 
same Jany 8 1856 - Hon 
H Cobb Jany 30 1856 - 
let same Feby 21 1856 - 
Clerk Kershaw C Feby 21 1856-
================

June 7 1832,

[note - Handwriting under this date illegible]
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Official
Free

Thomson
Mar 7⎬

34 +1

Hon J Minot
Com Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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Official
_______
FREE

[illegible]
Franklin Pierce
Prest United States.
Washington
D. C.

Com of Pensions

[postal stamp]
AUGUSTA
May
22
1856
Ga.
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No 21
Lib Y                    
                            No 1
Issued the 23d August 85 to William
Goodwyn for Two Hundred and forty eight
pounds two and one penny for 149 days duty
in 1779 per account audited.
Principal                 £ 248.2.1 1/2
Annual Interest     £     17.7.4
on which account no his is allowed until one year
Ins becomes due

No 73

No 21            No 70
                       23d Aug 1785
Lib Y

Mr. William Goodwyn's
Accot of 149 days Militia
duty as Lieut in 1779  chd
Curry                                               £  298..0..0
Deduct an Overcharge 
of 5/. pr day as within Stated           37.   5. 0
                                                                ________
                                                          £   260..15..0
also for 492 days duty
as Captain in 1780. 1781 & 1782
a £ 3 pr day                                          1476.. 0..0
                                                     £1.736.. 15.  0
Stgs   £.   248.2.11
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1780
Oct 1st
No. 2.
State South Carolina
To Captain William Goodwyn Dv
To Service done in South Carolina under Command of Col. Thomas Taylor from first day of October to the 4th day April 1781 both days included 186 days as Captain of Militia at
60 pr day-   £558.0. 0

1781
April 5
To Service done at Congarees under 
the Command of Col. Thomas Taylor
from the 5th day of April to the
12th day of July both days included
98 days as Capt of Militia a 60 pr day £294.0.0

1781
July 12th
To Services done at Orangeburg under the command of Major Robert Lyell [Lyle] from 12th July to the 8th Sept, both days included, 58 days as Capt of Militia at 60 pr day                                            £174.0.0

1781
Sept 8th

To Service done at Orangeburg, also
Service done at four Holes & Biggin
Church under the command of Col. Taylor and Major Lyell as Captain of Militia amounting to 150 days at 60 pr day  £  450.0.0
                                                                        £1476.0.0
The amount of the former Currency is £1476.0.0
Reduced into Sterling                                   £  210.17.11/2
I do certify that the duty as mentioned above was done.
Thos Taylor
Col
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No 3
Camden District}
Before me William, Meyer personally appeared the within named
William Goodwyn, Capt and made oath that the within acct. against the public is just and true, and that no part thereof has been received, nor other satisfaction for the within
said Service
Sworn to the 20th day. of Septm 1784 before me}  William Goodwyn
Wm Meyer J.P.
Certified By Robert Lyell Major

4th Feb 1779
The State of So. Carolina
To Lieut Wm Goodwyn   Dr
To Service done at Augusta and Stono from the 4th Feby, to the 4th July both days included
149 days as Lieut in Col. Robert Goodwyn's [Lieutenant Colonel Robert Goodwin] Regt of Militia at 40/ per day (say at 35) £298. 0.0.
Former Currency  £ 298. 0.0
 Stg £ 42.11. 3
Certified By R. Goodwyn Colo
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[Note. Illegible paragraph beneath note appears in next image] 
William Goodwyn
The above a fac simile of
William Goodwyn.
Wm M R Huntt Dep Comp Gen

x Recd 19th Decr 1786 from the Commis of the Treasury full satisfaction for the within acct in
an Indent No 21. Y. by an order for Wm Goodwyn
John Moore

x Gent
Please deliver to John Moore my Indent to the amnt of Two hundred and fifty pounds for service in the Militia, Certified by Col. Taylor & Colo Robt. Goodwyn
& you'll oblge
Gentn Your Humble Servt
W. Goodwyn

Messrs Boquett & Mitchell
Treasurers
I take payment out of the same for such Grants as he will produce
20th Dec 1786

Duty as Lieut Col - £298.0.0
Ded less, being overcharged, 5 pr day, say 149 days 37.5.0  = £  263.15.0
Duty as Capt  1476=  £ 1736.15.0                                                                                 Stg   £248. 2.1½
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Camden District
    Before me William Meyer personally appeared the within named Lieut. William Goodwyn, and made oath that the within act against the Public is just and true, and that no fact thereof has been received nor any other satisfaction for the within said service. s/  William Goodwyn
Sworn to the 29th day of Sept
1784 before me. s/ Wm Meyer JP

x Recd 19th Decr 1786 from the Commis of the Treasury full satisfaction for the within acct in
an Indent No 21. Y. by an order for Wm Goodwyn. s/ John Moore

x Gent
Please deliver to John Moore my Indent to the amnt of Two hundred and fifty pounds for service in the Militia, Certified by Col. Taylor & Colo Robt. Goodwyn & you'll oblge
Gentn Your Humble Servt
s/ W. Goodwyn

Messrs Boquett & Mitchell
Treasurers
I take payment out of the same for such Grants as he will produce
20th Dec 1786

Duty as Lieut Col - £298.0.0
Ded less, being overcharged, 5 pr day, say 149 days 37.5.0  = £  263.15.0
Duty as Capt  1476=  £ 1736.15.0                                                                                 Stg   £248. 2.1½
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Comproller General Office
Columbia April 9th 1856
I hereby certify the foregoing pages marked 1.2.3. to be true copies from Indent Book "No 21 Lib Y' and of the accounts &c upon which said Indent issued, & further that it appears by the Records of the office that said
Indent is the only one issued for the name of 'Capt & Lt - Wm Goodwyn". . It is further certified that the name of 'William Goodwyn " written upon a thin slip of Paper, and attached to page "No 4" is about as near a Fac simile as I have been able to make it from the signature of said "William Goodwyn" made to his affidavit before Wm Meyer J. P  20th Sept 1784
No Seal of Office
Given under my hand
W.M.R.  Huntt
Dep Comp Genl
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State of Georgia
Richmond County
Personally came before me, Thomas J Kimmer a Justice of the Inferior Court for said County and State, Elisha Perryman and Joseph Burch of said County and State, aged 88 years, who being duly sworn  saith he knows William Goodwyn to whom the within indents were issues, that, he believes he was the identical man and he was a Capt and Lt as certified to during the war of the Revolution, that, he was the father of Elizabeth Parrish and she his child, and believes his facsimile is a correct one of his handwriting. I knew him well and up to his death, and never heard his Revolutionary character doubted. Sworn to and [illegible] before me, this the 16th day of April
E Perryman
J Burch
#The name of J.E.. Burch and Elisha Perryman was sworn to before me this day. The affidavits most credible minister of the Gospel and a man of truth. Given under my hand and seal April the 16th 1836
Thomas J Kimmer JJC

J. Beuf. J. Hall
Clerk of the Inferior Court for and in the County of Richmond, State of Georgia, hereby certify, that, Thomas J. Kimmer was at the above date a duly [illegible] Justice of the Inferior Court for the said County and State, that his signature is genuine and all official [illegible] entitled to full faith and credit. Written in my hand and official seal.
B.J. Hall Clerk
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4134

Pension Dept.
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir-

Will you please give me
such information as you may
have of the Military Record of
one Wm Goodwin who served
in the Revolutionary War in
the first Regiment of the North 
Carolina Troops, Continental Line

Line of Descent-
William Goodwin  had daughter
Charity Goodwin, married Moses Buckley
had son James Buckley, who had

[stamp top right of page]
Corners U. S. P. B.

OLD WAR & NAVY
OCT 8 1903
FILES.
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a son Bartimous Buckley who
had son James M. Buckley
Yours truly


Mrs J. M. Buckley
1906 Pacific Ave
Spokane Wash

P. S.
Also if you had any military
record of Richard Buckley father
of Moses Buckley N.C

Stamp
PENSION
O
OCT
6
1903
OFFICE
U. S.
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Oct. 15 - 1903 - Hist to
Hon. J. M. Buckley
Spokane, Wash


4134
William Goodwyn
REJECTED
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State of Georgia
Columbia County
     On this 23rd day of May 1856, before me, Samuel M. Jackson, notary Public for the County aforesaid, personally appears Francis M. Hobbs, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and being by me first duly sworn deposes and says that he has this day see and read what purports to be an affidavit made of Greenbury Parrish, before this deponent as a Justice of he Peace on the 12th day of November 1855, by which it is represented, (among other things) that said Parrish was 91 years of age, and to have testified from "personal observation" to the service of William Goodwyn in the Revolutionary was; also that Elizabeth Parrish was the daughter of said Goodwyn the soldier as aforesaid. This deponent declares that he remembers that Greenbury Parrish did make an affidavit before him about the date last named; but says that the Parrish who made said affidavit was a man of only about thirty years of age, but this deponent cannot remember the contents of the affidavit.
    This deponent has also examined and read what purports to be an affidavit made by John Arrington before this deponent, as a Justice of the Peace, on the 9th of November 1855 and one of Dec 14th, 1855  in relation to the same matters, and he declares that, to his best knowledge no such affidavits were ever made before this deponent. This deponent knows John Arrington well. This deponent does recollect that John Arrington made two affidavits before him about the times mentioned. Without attempting to give or recall to missed the contents of those affidavits this
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deponent states that he well recollects the one statement made by John Arrington at the time mentioned in the answer to questions put to him by Henry A. Ramsey while preparing his said affidavits and before they were sworn to which in substance that he could not testify from personal knowledge to the Revolutionary services of William Goodwyn, but only as he had heard him say, because he was not there, and as to Elizabeth Parrish being the daughter of William Goodwyn that he only knew the fact from him calling her daughter and she calling him father, and the general report in which they stood. Deponent thinks John Arrington is not more than seventy years of age. But as to the written contents of those affidavits this deponent is not able to speak.
   The deponent further declared that he has also this day examined and read what purports to be the affidavit of John Parrish, and to have been made before him on the 9th of November 1855.
   This deponent declares that John Parrish, or Paris, never made any such affidavit before this deponent, and he has no recollection of ever having administered an oath to John Parrish or Paris.
    And this deponent further declares that he has this day examined and read what purports to be the affidavit of William "Jonsin"of Telfair County, made before the deponent on the 14th of January 1856, in relation to the services of William Goodwyn in the Revolutionary was, and the claim of Elizabeth Parrish on account of such service; and he say that he never knew any
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such person as William Jonsin, and no such
person ever made an affidavit before this 
deponent.  This deponent can only account for
the appearance of this affidavit and that of John
Parish on the ground that he may have attested,  the appended
affidavits of the affiants to the characters of Parish
and Jonsin. But he deems it proper to add
that he knows no such person as C. B. Marshall,
whose name, with that of Wiley Jones, appears as
attesting to the character of William Jonsin
                                                        Francis M Hobbs
Sworn to before me
this 23 May 1856
S M Jackson
[illegible]
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State of Georgia 
Columbia County
On this ninth day of November, One thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally came before me a Francis Marion Hobbs, Justice of the Peace for and in said county and state, Greenberry Parrish, and May Ann Goodwyn, who being duly sworn according to law doth on their oaths say that they know Elizabeth parrish, who is the daughter of the late William Goodwyn, who was a Captain, Lieutenant, and private in the war of the Revolution, that, she the said Elizabeth is the true, legitimate and only living heir and daughter, that, he left no wife at his death, that his death occurred on the 8th July 1844, that, we know it to be true to the day and the year, and, we believe him to have been a true and valiant old soldier of the war of 1776, and, no one here and in Carolina, where came from ever doubted it, and, we have no doubt, but, his only living choral Elizabeth Parrish ought to have it.
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That we say [illegible] tone true, as we know the parties, and, the burial day.
    Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written.
his X
Greenberry Parrish
her X
Mary Ann Goodwyn

We know the affiants above to be credible persons and their statement entitled to credit. Sworn to and subscribed this day and year above written.
[illegible] Ramsey
[illegible]

This will attest, that, the above affiants are credible persons and their statements entitled to credit and full faith.
   Given under may hand and seal that day and year above written.
T M Hobb JP
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Wm Goodwyn decd

Ga

Act 1832

Report
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Dodge
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In the case of William Goodwyn, decd of Ga
an application for a pension arrears under the act
of June 7, 1832. it is perfectly apparent, from the
Affidavits of John Arrington and Francis M.
Hobbs, as well as the testimony taken before Charles S. Henry, U. S. Commissioner, at Savannah, that
Goodwyn was not a Revolutionary soldier - having been
born subsequent to the Revolutionary war, and
that the claimant is not entitled to arrears.
June 18th, 1856
S. G. Dodge
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1832
________

William Goodwyn
Revolutionary
Claim

[graphic A]


Filed by
Th. Lumpkin
Washington D.C.
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State of Georgia  ⎬
Columbia County⎬
This is to certify
that Stephen Drane was at the
time of making the witness declaration (and is now) , a Judge
of the Inferior Court within and
for said County and State and
as such authorized to administer
oaths etc, that,  his signature
is genuine, and his official
acts entitled to full faith &
credit. Given under my hand
and seal of office, in testimony
Hereof this 30th day of 
October 1835.
Simmons Crawford D Clk
Sup. & C C Ga
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State of Georgia
County of Columbia
    On this the fourteenth day of December, One thousand and eight hundred and fifty five, personally came before me, John Arrington, who being duly sworn first according to law, doth on his oath declare, that, he is the same man who testified some weeks ago, with reference to William Goodwyn, the father of Elizabeth Parrish, his only daughter and living child, and, he declares that, he knew well and long the said William Goodwyn deceased, the father of the said Elizabeth Parrish applicant for his arrears of Pension, and, he further says, the said William Goodwyn was a soldier of the Revolution and served to the best of his knowledge and recollection, founded upon a service with him, at Stono in South Carolina  at the battle there in 1779, and, he marched from Charleston, S.C. to Stono, and he was also at the siege of Augusta in 1781, and from there, he went towards 96, but was not at the siege and, then he fought at Congaree in 1781, and he also fought at Four Holes in 1781, and he had skirmished under various circumstances, which were trivial. And he further declares, and says, that, the said William Goodwyn, was well known to Col 
*and he said his memory may be imperfect as to dates.
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[Col Thomas] Taylor, Moultrie, and many others of the South Carolina officers. And he further says, the said William Goodwyn entered the service in South Carolina and he was a Lieutenant and Captain the said Revolutionary war and he served under and with him. He was a brave man, a fine man, and he could call to mind many incidents of his war services, but, for old age, as previously stated. And he further says, he is able to live without a pension, or never applied because he was told he could not get it, if he could live without it, but, he would now apply if he knew of any living evidence by whom to sustain the claim. These are my reasons for not applying, but, if there is any chance to get it, I shall try to apply as I now need it in my old age. The claims of Willian Goodwyn is a just one. I knew him well, he died in the 8th day of July in 1844, and was there in search of evidence to send to Washington and get his pension. He was well and favorably known as an old soldier and his child needs and should have the Pension, for a few years before he died his house was burned and all his papers lost, and, he blind at the time.
    That he was entitled I Know. I was under him in the war and I
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Know he was the identical William Goodwyn
who entered the war of the Revolution in
South Carolina and fought at Stono,
at Congaree, Augusta, Four holes, and
other places, and he was under Col
Taylor and others.

Sworn to and subscribed
the day and year
above written
his
John  * Arrington
mark

We hereby attest John Arrington is an
old resident of this County an honor=
able truthful man, all his statements
entitled to credit and full faith &
he a gentleman Sworn to and
subscribed the day & year above

          R.W. Jones.           SEAL
                     his
Greenberry + Parrish. SEAL
                  mark

I F. M. Hobbs, a Justice of the Peace
for in the above County & State, and
attest, that the above affiants are
credible & truthful persons & I think
the claims just. Given under my hand &
seal the day & year above
F M Hobbs J P
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State of Georgia County of Columbia
I, Simmons Crawford Dep Clerk of the Superior Court for and in said
County and State hereby attest, that
F M Hobbs is (and was at the time)
an acting Justice of the Peace for and in the County and State aforesaid, duly authorised to administer oaths, &c, his
signature is genuine, and all his
official acts entitled to full faith
and credit. 
In testimony, whereof,  I
have hereunto set my name, and,
official seal this the 17th
day of December 1855
Simmons Crawford D Clk
Superior Ct Col County Ga

John Arrington
Evidence
Supplemental
Wm Goodwyn Case
Act 7 th June 1832
Geo.
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SEAL
filed by
Th Lumpkin
Present
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H. A. Ramsey
Thomson, Georgia
May 6th 1856

Stating that he has furnished Hon. A. Iverson U.S. Senate with a list of the cases presented by R. W. Jones, which he is promptly  authorized to
withdraw
and requesting to be informed
what cases - and what evidence, are considered specious

Respectfully referred to the Commr of Pensions and his attention invited to the endorsement on the envelope -
Dept Int May 8/ '56. Geo C. Whiting
Chf Clk Received May 8. 1856
Page 44

Sir.
I have this day furnished the
Hon A Iverson, with a list of
cases furnished by R. W. Jones
at your office, which he authorizes  promptly withdrawn. Be pleased, also, to call and inform me, what cases you consider spurious, also, what
evidence, and I, as the Attorney, will promptly drop every such, and every such witness.
This will save much trouble time and expense
Yours Truly
H A Ramsay

Hon McClelnand
Sec Int
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Washington City
16 July 1856
Sir
I enclose additional evidence in the case of William Goodwin -  which I think comes up fully to the requirements of Mr McKavis' letter to me of the 30th Jany 56 - The letter
of Gov Schley, fully sustains the character of Mr Arrington as stated by Mr Stephen & myself Gov Schley is a man of the highest character -Judge Drane, is also a man of the highest character for Integrity  & honor, whose certificate is enclosed-
I trust, there will be now no difficulty in allowing the claim_
Respectfully
Your Tr
Howell Cobb
Hon J Minot
Com of Pens
W.C
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H. A. Ramsey
Washington D.C.
May 12, 1856
_______________________
Requesting that all action
be suspended, in the matter
of R. W. Jones, agent for
claims Lombardy - Georgia.
and stating that the Hon.
Cobb will submit a 
proposition for an arrangement
_______________________
Repectfully referred to the
Comm of Pensions
Dept Int             }
May 13 /'56     }

Chf Clk
______

Recd May 13,  1856
Page 47

Dear Sir.
Gov Cobb will admit a clear proposition, at once honorable & satisfactory, for the speed arrangement & settlement of this case of R W Jones, Yes,  which has orginated  from an entire out misconception of matters,  with the Department & himself.
You will confer a favor by suspending all action in the matter, until we hear from him.
Yours &c
H A Ramsey
Washington D.C.
May 12th 1856.
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Washington City of
House of Rep

Sir

Enclosed
You will find  important
additional evidence in
the case of Goodwyn
from Ga - It seems
to me, it should be
Conclusive in favor
of the applicant - 
your early attention
is requested

Very respectfully
[illegible] &
Howell Cobb

Hon J Minot
Com of Pen
N.C
Page 49

Sir
   I am in possession of your note to the Hon Howell Cobb. In reply allow me to say, that, I, Dr Ramsay, and, Mrs Elizabeth Parrish have [illegible] endeavored to procure some specimen of William Goodwyns handwrite, since the conflagration of his house, and, it  has been in vain. The family Bible and all his papers were totally destroyed, he was a plain simple man, he lived at peace with an mankind and never had a lawsuit in his life; hence, you see, that, his correspondence was sparse, and, in the latter part of his life's sight was so compromised that he never wrote at all. These facts can be sworn to, if you wish it, and, his for a [illegible] can be had if so desired, and sworn to, and, I can swear to several of the witnesses, and, have them all backed by the best of evidence. The case is super[illegible] a good one, and ought to be paid. The claimant stated at first she could produce no papers,
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and gave her reasons, I have urged her to do it, and, she has tried time over and again, and so have I, and others, but, all to no purpose, and it is useless to demand it, for it was stated emphatically at first, and she has no idea of perjuring herself, [illegible] she ask it if not just.
   I regret the case cannot be allowed, for I feel sure of its merit, and, must be permitted to say, your objections are not legitimate.
   I have addressed Gov Cable a note to day, and, also Mr Lumpkin. I shall have our evidence  backed, and [illegible], I must appeal to Mr Cashing, or, some other proper authorities; for I feel convinced of the rectitude of this claim. 
   I am, Dear Sir, Respectfully,
R. W. Jones

Dear [illegible]
Columbia Co.
[illegible]
Feb 5th 1836
Page 51

this matter is allowed to progress
it injures our friends & party.
for it brings a conflict with Gen
Drane, Jones & myself, on one side &
Jack Harris on the other, a
man who has commited forgery
& given libel here but who is
unprincipled that some friends
All we ask for Jones is justice
Harris is now willing to wit
the office & state be[illegible] ing
about Jones
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Sis.
I am in receipt of a letter from
my friend Mr Lumpkin to day
he thinks it was my intention to
[illegible] him in some of the
cases sent him. I beg to correct
the impression, he is an honorable
and honest man and, as long
as an Agent in Washington is
necessary, he is as good to me
as any other, there, he is a Southerner
and that suit me also, but I
shall ever reserve to myself the
right to address his office on any
point, which I deem I can best
explain, and then I wish no concealment, as my calling is an honest one, and I am not afraid
or ashamed to show my record
for then there can never be any kind
of misunderstanding.
I sent a few days ago
and so informed you, more evidence
to Mr Lumpkin in the case of
William Goodwyn John Tucker &
Richard Jones, The claimants have
known for a long while, that such
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evidence had existed, and, they have
in correspondence for it, but
they were under the impression it
was dead, until two of the persons
came into this county to see there [their]
relatives, and, looking up evidence in
there [their] own cases. The other any
old man, was sent for in an 
adjoining County, having been heard
be and of by a mens [illegible]
But very few of these old men are
living, and the gathering up of
parole evidence is may troublesome
and in many cases impossible
and in a short which will be wholly
so. By reputation the claims of
Jones, Tucker, and Gooden, can be
sustained by hundreds, now living
but it is very difficult to obtain
any other out of evidence in a
large number of cases. Then the
old soldiers had lost so much by
the war, and by continental army
that they were discouraged about
ever getting anything, and they never
took care of their papers, when they
had them. The Southern people are
a very careless people in such
matter [illegible] never
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would apply, hence, a claim that
could have been proven twenty
years ago clearly, has in many
instances passed beyond the range
of possibility I am conversant with
some of the best claims in the
South, some of whom died in this
County and they never applied, the
country was productive, labor easy
and all they wanted was a more
competency, and fighting with
them a patriotic duty. If you will
read McCall's Hist of Geo. which
was written just after the Revolution, we
will find names imprinted on every
page of it, who never have applied
and their heirs and Line. The same
negligence has characterized the
keeping of our Revolutionary records
set, there are many valuable &
meritorious claims fully recorded
at Milledgeville, which will never be
applied for I have wrote more in
extenso, than, I expected, but I
feel a deep interest in the matter
hence, you will excuse it.
Hoping to remain on
the most honorable and amiable
terms with your office, and wishing
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that,  you may speedily grant all
the claims for us, we consider
just, I am, My Dear Sir,

Respectfully & 
Truly.

R. W Jones
_________
Dearing P.O.
Columbia Co
Geo
Jan 28th of 1856
28th


R W Jone's Letter of
the 21 Jany 1836
_________________________
Cases of  Jones, Goodwyn
& Tucker
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H. A. Ramsey
Thompson Georgia
May 20. 1856
________________________
[check mark]

Urging the President to
cause proceedings against
R. W. Jones of Columbia
County Georgia for fraud
on the Pension Office, to be
discontinued
====================
Respectfully referred to
the Comm of Pensions
Dept Int           }
May 28/ '56.  }
Chas S. Frailey
Acting Chf Clk


recd May 28 1856
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6
R W Jones  letter #
in the case of Richerd
Jones , Wm Goodwyn &
John Tucker.

Jany 24 1856
Page 58

Sir,
I have sent Mr Lumpkin other evidence in the
cases of William Goodwyn Richard Jones and John Tucker, I felt some delicacy in offering the other testimony, as we have in
my estimation, and in [illegible] with the rules of evidence tendered you an ample abundance of it, which cannot be discredited
The evidence sent stands far above reproach I am informed, if not on the Pension Roll but they ought to be for they need it, I am equally well informed
If required additional evidence of the probity of the evidence sent can be furnished but, 
as to finding other witnesses in the cases, I think it impossible at this period for these were found as their affidavits state, by mere
chance, as they were hunting up their
old companions there [illegible]; & visiting their relatives.
selves, & visiting their relatives
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me send the testimony in its plain
and unsophisticated form as
we have no concealments to make
in the progression of the cases, and
no design to intrude wrongfully
upon our country. If the claims
now under adjudication are not
good we do not wish our clients
to have a cut, but, if there is
any truth in record and personal
testimony, they are good. I have
also forwarded Mr Lumpkin the
evidence of men in high office
and standing here, proving
the character of Isaac Brook
& Beckom May for sixty years
past. All I claim is a clear
record, and a fair showing
for here gentlemen, who were
[illegible] in our midst,
If any of the data in the
evidence sent are incorrect
it on grates from age and infirmity of the witnesses, and not from design. The
counties in which the old heroes reside
are near here except one  and they can
easily be backed by competent authority, if desired
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but the witnesses backing them, are
of good and respectable standing

It strikes me with great
force the cases ought to be paid,
the claimants are poor and
and their ancestors were true Soldiers
while Tucker was a true Soldiers
no doubt.

I, am, with high regard
Most Respectfully
R. W. Jones

Dearing P.O.
Columbia Co  Geo
Jan 24 1856.
Hon J. Minot
Page 61

Dear Sir
While your friends here are
moving Heaven and earth for
you, and, Douglass also, Mr Minot
at your pension office, through
an anonymous letter from someone
wholly unreliable, is endeavoring to
hunt up and run down, one of
or devoted friends and sterling
supporters, for no offence at all
Mr R. W. Jones of Columbia Co. Geo.
has filed a series of claims in
the Pension Office, from this the battle ground of the Revolution, and simply because, he would not interest one Jack Harris in them, he has been
reported by Harris, as filing invalid
claims. The claims & evidence, were
taken by Gen Drane and myself
in toto, I think, they are all bona fide
and, known to be so [illegible], but, as in other cases, at this period after the
Revolution, proof of heirship, etc
may fail to be made up to the
regulations of the office & I would
like to know, if Judge Minot, is
to run down, hunt up & attempt
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to present southern men, for a matter
which is common to all transactions
There is no fraud about Jones'
cases. never was, & he asks an open
investigation, not in its parts one
or, he will furnish such reference as
shall be approved by Gov Cobb,
Mr Stephens, & Judge Iverson
I went to Washington offered
everything [illegible] & honorable and
challenged everything; but could
get no hearing from Mr Minot
He is doubtless a clever man, but
he is treating Jones unjustly & the
claimants in those cases. Jones
is an honest man, does not wish
his claims paid unless good
& just, & if any are not good, he
is informed where not, nor does he now
expect to collect all the claims he
has filed, because, he has no idea
the rules of the office can be complied
with, but he does not wish to be made
the victim of malice & anonymous 
letters. I refer you to Hon J. Lumpkin, Gov Cobb. A Iverson, Judge
Warner, H. & hope you will at
once have this matter arranged
Thompson Tev
hast
May 20. 1856
In haste
Respectfully
H.A. Ramsey
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Georgia Columbia County
We the undersigned have resided in this country for a long series of years, and we have known long and well. Beckon May, Wily Jones, William Jones, Thomas Newman Thomas Culbreath, Uriah Watson and Isaac Brooks, and we hereby certify there are respectable, credible and reputable citizens, whose statements with reference to any matter should be and is entitled to full faith & credit
and entirely credible under oath,
otherwise. Given under our hands and seals, this January 4th 1856.
Stephen Drane J.p.
James J Carrell J P

To the Hon Messrs Stephens & Toombs
I know Stephen Drane of Columbia Co. a man of character and position in the County 31st Jany 1856
Alexander Stephens
R Toombs
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United States of America
Southern District of Georgia ⎬
Before me Thomas L Ross a Notary
Public for Bibb County State of Georgia personally came John Arrington of Richmond County, Georgia who being duly sworn deposes and says that he has this day had read to him what purports to be two affidavits made by him before Francis M Hobbs a Justice of
the Peace  for Columbia County - one made on the 9th day of November 1855 and the other made on the 14th day of December 1855 the first of these affidavits he is made to say
that "he knew William Goodwin the father of Elizabeth Parish his only surviving child, that he died leaving no wife" that "William Goodwin died on the 8th July 1844 in or near the
hundredth year of his age. That Elizabeth Parish who applies for his pension, that he was the father of, is the identical William Goodwyn who was a private, Captain and
Lieutenant in the War of the Revolution and he fought at Stono,
at Augusta, at Orangeburg - at
Congaree and he did other good and faithful service &c"
That "I know it to be so, I lived in those days and am now Ninety years old &c"
About the 9th of November 1855 I was sent after to go up to Bellville Factory in Richmond County when I got there I found Dr Henry A. Ramsay, Willy Jones, and Genl Stephen
Drane and Francis M. Hobbs there I was called on by Dr Ramsay to make an affidavit in Relation to the Revolutionary services of
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of William Goodwyn, I informed Doctor Ramsay that "I have known William Goodwyn about 20 or 22 years and had heard Godwin say
that he was a Revolutionary soldier but that I did not know it"-- for that I was not in being in the Revolutionary War" After this conversation Doctor Ramsay wrote out the affidavit -- and told me that what I had told him was what he wanted me to testify to and I supposed was what I was testify to the affidavit was not read over to me if it had been I would not have testified to it. I am about 63 years of age. The William Goodwyn that I knew if he was a Revolutionary Soldier was surely not an officer as he was quite an illiterate man and I do not think that he could neither read
or write. He was then reputed father of 6 children 2 sons and 4 daughters who are all living. I am uneducated can neither read or write and I was imposed upon in making the affidavits, and was the more easily imposed upon from the characters of the men who sent for me viz. Doctor
Ramsay, General Drane, Wiley Jones & Francis M. Hobbs all the whom were present when I made the affidavit. I never stated to Doctor Ramsay, Drane and others that I was in the Revolutionary War -- that I knew Colonel Robert Goodwyn, Colonel Taylor and Generals Marion, Sumter & Colonel Horry & others.
In the affidavit of 14 December 1855 I am made to swear that William Goodwyn died on the 8th day of July 1844 and was in
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search of evidence to send to Washington to try
and get his Pension.  I never made any
such statement - I do not known when William
Goodwin died.   William Goodwin I should judge
was about my age he might have been a
few years older or younger than myself

Sworn to and subscribed                          his
before me this 24th May 1856       John  X Arrington
Thomas L Ross                                             mark
Notary Public for Bibb County
Adam Johnston Witness
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July 1836
H a Ramsey's letter in the Wm Goodwyn case
Sir, 
   I have wrote to Gov Cobb and Mr Lumpkin to present the evidence in the Goodwyn case and, let you reject it if you wish and I fully calculate. I begin to despair of any Southern case ever passing your office. I have here the Edition of a leading Democratic paper in Georgia, a friend of the Admin of Genl Pierce, but, I must really say my confidence is shaken in the stability of the Government where you reject the claims of Jones and Goodwyn, for it [illegible] very considerably of the worst form of sectionalism. Every requisition of the office has been complied with, which human effort could provide, the claims are honest, and the Jones claim having been overpaid enormously, is not the fault of Mary Reynolds. All the evidence which can be had you know of, and what you have, would pass it any where.
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We are not all Galphins in Georgia
and we are sorry you think so.
All men are liable to be imposed
upon, but in these two cases, there
is no necessity, or chance for it
  I am personally known to Gov Cobb, J H. Lumpkin, Mr Stephens, Judge Warner, Mr Seward, Judge Douglass, Judge Iverson, and others, and would not deceive you for the paltry amount
involved were it all my own, when in fact I get not a cent. These people are my neighbors or have been, I practice medicine for them, they are poor they need the claims, and, they are good
and ought to be paid.
You have all my agency with the matter and Mr Lumpkins. I act here gratuitously for Mr Jones am his friend, his clerk does the writing, and I represent the parties here. We are done. Respectfully
H A Ramsay
ThompsonGeo
Feb 17. 1836
Page 69

23 Jany 1856
_______________
Hon H. Cobb's letter
in the case of
Wm Goodwyn decd
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Washington  City
House of Rep
23d Jany 1856
Sir.
Enclosed I send you additional evidence in the case of Wm Godwin late of Ga under the act of 1832 
From the information I have from Mrs E Parish who is the party interested.   I have every confidence in the justice of the application  & trust that upon
a review  of the evidence you will find the case free from all difficulty
Yours Respectfully
Howell Cobb
MC
Hon J. Minot
Com of Pen
Page 71

Ex Gov Schey's
Certificate of the
good character
John Arrington

[large graphic H]

H
Page 72

August 7th Feby 1856
Dear Sir,
I have received your favour of the 3 rd inst enquiring my opinion of Mr John Arrington. I have known him more than 30 years, and always
considered him an honest truthful man. He used to be an excellent Smith  When he was able to work
He and his family have been living at the Factory, but whether he or they are still there I know not, as I am very little acquainted with the people
there for the last five years; as I seldom go there and have nothing to do with the management of
the concern there-
Very Respectfully
William Schley

Mr H A Ramsay
Thompson Geo

The writer of the above letter is
Ex-Governor Schley of Ga a man of
high character in the State
Alexander Stephens                                                                                                                                                    
              Howell Cobb   M.C
Washington DC.
15 Feb.. 1836
Page 73

Evidence
William Goodwyn
Case
______
[large grahic B]

B

Lumpkin
Page 74

State of Georgia
Columbia County
    On this the ninth day of November One thousand and eight hundred and fifty-five, personally came before me Francis M Hobbs a Justice of the Peace for and in said County, John Arrington, late of Richmond County, Geo, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath say that he knew well and long, William Goodwyn, the father of Elizabeth Parrish his only surviving child, that  he died leaving no wife, she died before him, and he further says, the said William Goodwyn died on the 8th July 1844, in or near the hundredth year of visage. That he the father of Elizabeth Parrish, who applies for his Pension, that he is the identical William Goodwyn, who was a private, Captain and Lieutenant in the war of the Revolution, and, he fought at Stono in 17[illegible], at Augusta 17_, and at Augusta 17_ and at Conagree in 17_ and he did other good and faithful service, for I know it to be so, I lived in those days and am now ninety years, or more of age, and, I was with
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him and under him, and occupied the post of Corporal. Know these things are true, and, I could tell, but for my age and loss of memory the country we passed over in old Camden, 96, and other districts. I knew well Col Robert Goodwyn, Col Taylor, and Generals Marion, Sumpter, and Col Horry, and others. But few  of us now remain to tell the trials of that hour, and, what do one old, forgetful and infirm, old timer man ever lived than William Goodwyn. I knew him well, long, and faithfully. I know he was a man, a Captain, a Lieutenant, and private, for at least four years of the war, two of which I am sure he was a Captain, and I am not sure but he enlisted in 1776 and quit in 1783. I know the latter is true, as to the time of entrance I am not certain, but, I know it was before 1779 or 1778. This is all I know and, that, is true.
His Mark A John Arrington    
Sworn to and subscribed before before me, the day and year above written.
s/ James M. Hobbs J.P.
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This will certify, that we believe
the affiant to be a credible man, and all his statements entitled to credit, from our personal knowledge of him
 John Parrish * his mark
s/ Wiley Jones 
Sworn to and subscribed, this
day and year above written
s/  Francis M Hobbs J P

This will certify, that I know
the affiants above they are credible
persons and all their statements
entitled to credit. Given under
my hand & seal the day & year
above written
s/Francis M Hobbs, J P
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Washington DC
Nov 3rd 1855

Sir

I herewith enclose declaration
of Elizabeth Parish, only child
and heir of Wm Goodwin late of
Georgia, under act of 7th June
1832.   I also enclose record
proof of the said Goodwyn
service as an Officer in the
War of the Revo
I have the honor
to be very [illegible]

Th Lumpkin

Hon J. Minot
Comm of  Pension
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Comptroller Generals Office
Columbia Oct 22nd 1855

No 21 Lib Y Issued the 23rd August 85 To William Goodwyn for Two hundred & forty Eight pounds two & one penny for 149 days duty in 1779 for account audited. 
Principal             £ 248" 2 " 1½
Annual Interest £  17 "7  "4d
on which account no Int is allowed until one year Int becomes due

1780 Oct 1st State of South Carolina
To. Capt William Goodwyn To service done in South Carolina under the
command of Col Thomas Taylor.  From the first day of October to the 4th day of April 1781 both days included 186 days as Captain of Militia at 60/ day  £558 " S. O " D.0      

5th April 1781  To service done at Congaree under the command of Col Thomas Taylor, from the 5th day April to the 12th day of July both days included 98 days as Capt of Militia at 60/day £ 294" 0"0

12 July 1781 To service done at Orangeburg under the command of Maj Robt Lyell from 12th July to the
8th Sept both days included as capt of Militia 58 days at 60/day £174" 0"0

3d Sept.1781  To Service done at Orangeburg, also services done at four Holes & Biggins Church under the command of Col Taylor and Maj Lyell as Capt of Militia amounting to 150 days at 60/day          £ 450" 0"0
                                                                       £ 1476" 0 0
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The amount of the former currency is £ 1476 " 0 " 0.
Reduced to Sterling £ 210" 7" 1 ½
I do certify that the duty as mentioned above was under  Thos Taylor, Col.

Camden District} Before me William Meyer Personally appeared the within named William Goodwyn Capt and made oath that the within account
against the Public is just and true and that no part thereof has been received nor other satisfaction for the within said service. Wm Goodwyn
Sworn to the 20 day of Septbr 1784 before me- Wm Meyer Q.P.
Certified by Robt Lyell Maj.

The State of So Carolina 4th Feby 1779   To. Lieut Wm Goodwyn To
service done at Augusta & Stono from the 4th Feby to the 4th July both days included 149 days Lieut in Col  Robt  Goodwyn Regt of Militia at
40 pr day   £  298 "0 "0
Former Currency. £  298 "0 "0
Sterling  £ 42 "11 "5
Certified by R. Goodwyn Col

Camden District   Before me Wm  Meyer personally appeared the within named Wm Goodwyn and made oath that the within acct against the Public is Just and true and that no part  thereof has been  received or other satisfaction for the within said service. Wm Goodwyn
Sworn to the 20th d y of Sept. 1784}   Wm Meyer Q.P.

Recd 19 Decr 1786 from the Commr of the Treasury of full satisfaction for the within account in an Indent No 21 Y by an order for Wm Goodwyn
John Moore
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for the within said service
Wm Goodwyn                   
Sworn to the 20th day of Sept 1784 
Wm Meyer Q.P.  
                                       
Recd 19 Decr 1786 from the Commr of the Treasury of full satisfaction for the within account in an indent No 21 Y by an order for Wm Goodwyn
John Moore

Duty at Lieut Chgd.    £ 298.0 .0
due less [illegible]        
57 pr day say 149 days 37.5." 0
£ 260..15..0
Duty as Capt.  1476
£  1736" 15 "0
Stg   £ 248" 2"1 ½

Gents, Please deliver to John Moore my Indent to the amt of Two Hundred & fifty pounds for services in the Militia certified by Col Taylor & Col Robt Goodwyn & you will oblige

Gents Messrs Boguet & Mitchel 
Treasurer
Your humble Servt W. Goodwyn
& take payment out of the same such grants as he will produce. 20th Decr 1786 

I do Certify the above Indent, accounts, &c all true copies of the Original in this Office
s/ Thos P. Walker Dep Comp Genl,
(No Seal of Office).
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Washington DC
Nov 19th 1855
Sir:
I herewith  enclose addl
evidence in the case of Elizabeth
Parish who is applying for arrears
of Pension due her decd Father
Wm Goodwyn Geo. Act 7th June 1832
I trust that this evidence may
satisfy the Commr or Depy that
this claim is just and that it may receive favorable con
sideration
I have the honor
the very respy
Th Lumpkin

Hon J. Minot,
Commr of Pensions
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State of Georgia
Columbia County
I, Richard W. Jones, resident of the County and State aforesaid, hereby attest under oath, that, I furnished to Messr Lumpkin of Washington D.C. and Ramsey of this County, the case and evidence of Elizabeth Parrish for her father Capt William Goodwyn, and, since then I have tried every available and knowable means I could suggest, to secure this hand writ of said Goodwyn, and , so have the claimant, but, cannot. I am fully informed at the conflagration of his house, his papers, books, Bible &c, were all destroyed, and he was aged then, his eyes infirm, and, being a quiet, pacific man, never having had even a lawsuit, he wrote but seldom in his latter years. A son of his in Mississippi, now dead, was supposed to have had, a letter or so with the old man's signature, the estate was sought for, but, no trace of any papers or anything else found. The inability to secure the papers was stated frankly in the Declaration, and, altho diligent search has since been made, none can be had.
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It has been frankly stated all the while to the department, no concealment has been sought about the papers nor will any be sought, but, the claimant has been consistent and honorable all the while. A facsimile from Columbia can possibly be had. The witnesses in the case are all honorable and truthful. I am already of this opinion. Sworn to before this 7th Feb 1836. s/ R.W. Jones
test
James Moore
James Y Carroll JP

I concur to the full extent of my knowledge as to the diligence which has been exercised in the case, and, have no hesitation in saying that, nothing has been left undone to obtain the specimen, but, the unfortunate occurrence alluded to doubtless precludes it.  Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and year above. s/ H S Ramsey
Test
John Moore
James Y Carroll JP
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I Stephen Drane Judge of the
Inferior Court for & in said County and State a Court of Record, hereby certify the foregoing affidavits were sworn to before me this day. I know
the affiants, and parties alluded to, they are all respectable and credible persons and I have no doubt the facts set forth are true, indeed I can say from my own knowledge that, due exertion has been made to obtain all necessary testimony in the case and
the case, witnesses, and all matters pertaining to it are all reputable and good. Given under my hand & seal (having no seal of office) this the day
& year above
s/ Stephen Drane J I C
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State of Georgia County of Columbia
On this the fourth day of January 1856 personally came before me Francis W Hobbs, a Justice of the Peace for and in said County and State, William Jonsin, a resident of the County of Telfair same State, but formerly of Burke and originally of Camden South Carolina aged Ninety
Eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare, that he knew well the Goodwyn's of South Carolina during the Revolutionary war. John and Uriah Goodwyn belonged to the Continental service, while William belonged to the ordinary service of the country. All of them held official posts, and were active man, held & determined, I was not as particularly acquainted with the Revolutionary details of the service of John and Uriah, as with
William. I served under William Goodwyn, for about one year in all I think he was a Captain a part of the time and a Lieutenant under Captain Bates as well as my frail memory will now permit me to recollect. I was with him under Colonel Taylor
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at Stono in 1779 and we marched
from Ashley River under General Lincoln, Colonel Henderson and Taylor, General Moultrie was at James Island. This was on the 20th June 1779, if my memory is true. The British went from here to Port Royal under Maitland and Provost [Augustine Prevost]. In 1781, I was under William Goodwyn again at the siege of Augusta, he did good service here, as well as Stono ferry. Lee's Legion was at Augusta, we fought hard there, and the satisfaction to see the Fort surrender to Pickens and Lee, Clark was here, also, so were Captains Carr, Dunn, O'Neal, Armstrong, Rudulph, Richland Jones, John Jones, Major Eaton, and others. I did not know them all, but I saw and heard of them frequently. On 21st May 1781, Fort Galphin was taken by Rudulph, on the 15th or 16th of June, Brown surrendered. After the siege of Augusta and its surrender, I was
not in service much; and, the above of the only two important engagements I was in under Captain William Goodwyn. While under him we had several little skirmishes, but they were
common to the period and not important to detail. I am quite sure William Goodwyn was in the
service from 1779 to 1783, but, I
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was not with him all the while. I have been looking up evidence myself for several years to get a Pension, as I now need it, but, can find none and in my infirmity cannot look out much. I should have applied long ago, had I had the necessary evidence and knew where Billy Goodwyn lived. The Goodwyn family lost most of their
property by the war; and, were deserving men. The claim of Elizabeth Parrish is certainly good.
I knew her father well and long, and, I have no more doubt, but, he is the identical William Goodwyn who I learned is recorded there. I am swearing to this evidence because I knew him, and, the whole family, and, he was through the war from 1779 to 1783, and, the only William Goodwyn who was an officer and soldier during that time. Let justice be done, let the child have the "good old man's" mite, he fought hard for it. Sworn to & subscribed the day and year above.
S/ William Jonsin, X his mark

We hereby attest the above declarant and affiant to be a credible man of extreme age, all his statements are entitled to full faith and credit, his mark is correct, &
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F
he made it in our presence. Given under oath in our hands and seals, the day and year above.
s/ W Cleygans
C Brianshall  

I hereby certify the above affiants are
all credible, respectable and truthful persons residents as stated
and entitled to full faith & credit.
Given under my hand & seal the
day & year above.
s/ F M Hobbs  JP

State of Georgia Columbia County}
I, Anderson M Crawford Clerk of the Superior Court for & in said County & State, hereby certify that F M Hobbs,
was at the period mentioned above
and acting Justice of the Peace for
and in said County & State, duly
authorized to administer oaths &
his signature is genuine and
all his official acts entitled to
full faith and credit. Witness my hand and official seal this the 14th
January 1856
s/ A M Crawford Clk
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Evidence
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Goodwyn
Case
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Greenbery Parish
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Lumpkin
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State of Georgia  Columbia County
On this the twelfth day of November one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally come before me Francis M Hobbs a Justice of the Peace for and in said County and State, Greenberry Parrish aged 91
years, who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath say, that, he knew William Goodwyn late of this county Decd who died on the 8th of July 1844, that, he was at the burial, which took place in Richmond Co Geo, on the day after his death, that, he saw him buried, and that
he knew him long and well the he was the father of Elizabeth Parrish, his daughter, who may claim his pension, that, he was an old and brave man
that, he was in the Revolution from South Carolina, and was at Stono, Augusta, Congaree, Orangeburg & Four Holes & other places, that, he was a Captain, Lieutenant & private, ever so regarded that he used to
have all his papers, but, lost them all accidentally, that he was the identical Capt,Lieutenant and private, who
served at those places under
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Col Robert Goodwyn, Col Taylor & others, that he done good service during the war, and, died respected by his friends and neighbors at a good old age, on the day and year named. And, I further declare, that I am no manner interested in the matter, but, what I have stated, I know to be correct from personal observation and a physically participation in the scenes, and, trials of the period, and, I know the claim is just, as the claimant is his only daughter or child, he left no wife, and he is dead & never achieve a Pension, that, I know of. 
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written.
s/ Francis M Hobbs J P  
Greenberry his X mark Parrish

This will certify, that, the above affiant is a credible man and all his statements, entitled to full faith and credit. Given under my hand & seal this day & year above written
s/ Francis M Hobbs J P
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State of Georgia
Columbia County
On this the Ninth day of November, One thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally come before me Francis M Hobbs - a Justice of the Peace first in said County and State, John Parrish - who being duly sworn according to law deposes on his oath and says, that, he knew well and long William Goodwyn, the father of Elizabeth Parrish, his only and surviving child or legal heir and, he declares the said William Goodwyn is the identical William who was a private, Captain, and Lieutenant, in the Revolution, and, fought at Orangeburg, Augusta, Stono, and other places, that, he was a brave man, and, entered the war in South Carolina, and, fought under Col Robt Goodwyn, Col Taylor, and others. and he further declares and says, that, the said William Goodwyn died at an old age, on the 8th day of July 1844, and, he knows it to be so, because he saw him buried.
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And he further declares and says, the said William Goodwyn left no wife at his death, and, that Elizabeth Parish is his surviving and only legitimate child, and, he knows her well. And he declares what he says to be true from a personal knoweldge, and service in the ranks and, he knows the claim to be just. Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day & year above written.
John his X mark Parrish
Francis M. Hobbs J P

This is to say upon oath, that we know the above named affiant, he is a credible man, and all his statements entitled to credit. Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year above written
John his X mark Arrington
Wiley Jones
Francis M. Hobbs J P
I, hereby, attest, that, the above affiants whose names are signed above are credible persons, and, their statements entitled to full credit to the best of my knowledge & belief. Given under my hand and seal, the day and year above written.
Francis M. Hobbs J P
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State of Georgia
Columbia County
I, Simmons Crawford Depy Clerk of the Superior Court for and in the County and State aforesaid, hereby certify, that, Francis M Hobbs who has attested the affadavits hereunto attached, is and was at the time of making them a duly commissioned Justice of the Peace for and in said County & State, & as such duly authorised to administer oaths, &C. that, his signature is genuine and all his official acts entitled to full faith & credit. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my hand and official seal, this the 14th day of November 1855.
Simmons Crawford D Clk
Sup. Court C. C. Ga.
[seal attached]
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Elizabeth Parish
Evidence
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Wm Goodwyn decd  Geo -
Act 7th  June 1832
suspended
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Goodwyn Case
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[large graphic D]

D



Filed by
Th  Lumpkin
Present
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State of Georgia
Columbia County
On this the fourteenth day of December One thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally come before me F W Hobbs a Justice of the Peace for & in said County & State, Elizabeth Parrish of the same, who being sworn according to law, doth on her oath say, that, she is the daughter of William Goodwyn late a Capt and Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War, and, lately deceased, and, she declares, she has no other evidence to offer the Pension office in support of her father's claim that, she is aware of His signature cannot be produced, as she has said in her declaration, that, they were all destroyed by the conflagration of his house prior to his death. And she further, says. that, he did need not the Pension is one of the reasons he did not apply at an earlier period, but, was looking up his evidence at his death. The facsimile of his handwriting can be had from Columbia S.C. and, can be attested according to his indents, if it is [illegible] but, from the facts stated in my Declaration, I think it quite impossible to get his signature, set, could it be done, I would cheerfully comply.
I respectfully ask the Commissioner to scan the matter well for, unless I am entitled to it, I do not wish it.
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If I could address an old paper, I would do it, but, the casualty alluded to destroyed all he had & his want of sight, and infirmity of age, long prior to his death precluded his writing.
All of which I respectfully submit to the Commissioner of Pensions, with the earnest solicitation, that, he will at once grant me the arrears due, and, they are seriously honest, or, dismiss the application. Sworn to and subscribed to day & year above written.
Elizabeth her X mark Parrish [Seal: hand-drawn]

We the undersigned honestly and candidly believe William Goodwyn the father of Elizabeth Parrish was a soldier and officer of the Revolution from the general reputation of the country, and, we have no doubt the claim is just and honorable, & should be paid. The condition of Mrs Parrish is such, that, she needs it, and, the payment of it will be money in our opinion honestly & justly appropriate. She is a worthy woman & the only living child of William Goodwyn, that, we have any knowledge of. Sworn to and subscribed the day & year above.
R. W. Zans [Seal: handrawn]
Greenberry his X mark Parrish [Seal: hand-drawn]
William his X mark Rozier [Seal: hand-drawn]
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I, F. M. Hobbs a Justice of the Peace for & in said County & State, hereby attest, that I am personally acquainted with the foregoing affiants and, they are all one credible persons entitled to full faith & credit in their statements and the claim is doubtless a good and just one.
Given under my hand & seal, the day & year above.
F M Hobbs JP

Georgia
Columbia County
I, Simmons Crawford Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court, hereby attest, that, F M Hobbs, is an acting Justice of the peace for & in the County & State above duly authorised to administer oaths, &c his signature is correct, & all his official acts entitled to full faith & credit.
Given under my hand & official seal, this the 17 day of December 1855.
Simmons Crawford D ClR
Sup Court Col County Ga
[blank circular seal]
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Brief in the Case of
Wm Goodwyn decd
Ga
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(1)
Case of Wm Goodwyn dead
20th Oct 1855. Elizabeth Parish 29 years old daughter of Wm Goodwyn claims that her father served in S Ca lna [Carolina] as a soldier in 1776 & continued to serve to the close of the War in 1783, fought at Augusta Geo in 1779, '80 & '81, at Stono & Orangeburgh in '81 & she thinks in Ga under Cols Taylor of S.C. Clarke & others. Her father was a private, Lieutenant & Captain, "did good & valiant work for his country," thinks he once applied for a pension & was refused on account of his property, & while she is fully convinced of the justice of her claim, yet having no documentary evidence of the service she relies upon the justice of the Dep USA. He died 8th of July 1844, she declares that if any other person has claimed this service & obtained a pension for it a fraud has been committed. Her father's papers were all destroyed by a conflagration she has often seen his Commissions & Discharge. She wants nothing but justice.
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H A Ramsay (in a very different hand writing from his signatures to his letters to the office) & Wiley P Jones, believe Mrs Parish to be a credible woman & only daughter of Wm Goodwyn who was reputed to be a courageous soldier of the Revolution.
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Stephen Drane Judge certifies that she & Ramsay & Jones are all credible persons & has no doubt her father was a soldier &c

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A
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(2)
Greensburg Parish (Glynn co) knew Mr Goodwyn, who died July 8th 1844 was at his burial, he was an old & brave man was in Revo War from S.C. was at Stono, Augusta, Congaree, Orangeburg, Four Holes, &c, was a Captain, Lieutenant & Private, that he used to have all his papers, but lost them accidentally, that he served under Col Robert Goodwyn, Col Taylor & others. he knows the truth of his statements "from personal observation & physically participation in the scenes & trials of the period."
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Greenburg Parish Jr & Mary Ann Goodwyn know Elizabeth Parish Daughter of the late Wm Goodwyn who was a Captain, Lieutenant & private the Revo War, that she is his "true, legitimate & only living heir & daughter." he left no wife, they believe him to have been a true & valiant old Soldier of the War of 1776" -
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John Parish knew Wm Goodwyn well & his daughter Elizabeth Parish, Goodwyn was the identical man who served as private, Captain & Lieutenant & fought at Orangeburgh &c, under Cols Goodwyn, Tayler &c he speaks from personal knowledge, having been in the ranks
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John Arrington, knew Goodwyn well there, he was the identical Wm Goodwyn who served as a private, Lieutenant & Captain, fought at Stono in 17 - Augusta 17 - Orangeburgh 17 - & Congaree in 17 - & in other good & faithful service, deponent lives in these days - being now 90 years old or more - & knows these things to be so, was with him & under him as Corporal, and, but for his age, describe the Country was won by them. well knew Cols Robt. Goodwyn & Taylor, Genl. Marion, Sumpter

[margin]
B
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(3)
[margin: B]
that Harry, but few remain to tell the trial of that hour &c, knows Goodwyn was "a man a captain, a Lieutenant & a private, knew he entered service before '79 or '78 & served to '83, is not sure but he entered in 1776.
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RM Jones, (late agent in the case) swear that diligent-[?] neither made for some papers containing Goodwyn's signature but that more can be found. Had his house burned down & his papers &c destroyed in it.
Holt Ramsay (still a different [illegible] from either of the others mentioned) fully concurs in the above.
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[margin: C]
Stephen Drane Judge certifies to the respectability &C redabiley of the Jones & Ramsay & know due exertions have been made to provence proper testimony &c.
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[margin: D]
Elizabeth Parish (applicant) can procure no paper containing her father's signature for the reasons before stated, his house having been destroyed by fire with his papers. Over net want the case allowed unless it is right &c. - Several persons, where names are signed believe her statements &c.
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[margin: E]
John Arrington again testifies, re-iterating his former statements and states that he has never applied for a pension because he "is able to live without it"- but would now apply if he could prove the proof required to establish a claim as he is in need of the pension &c
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(4 )
Wm Johnson, aged 98, knew Goodwyn well during the Revo. War, John & Uriah Goodwyn belonged to the Continental service,
but William belonged to the ordinary service of the Country, all of them
held official ports, were active, bold & determined men, deponent
served under Wm for about one year, he was Captain part of the time & Lieutenant under Cap Bates as well as he deponent recollects
deponent was with him under Col Taylor at Stono in 1779, marched from Ashley river under Genl Lincoln, Cols Hendren & Taylor, Moultrie was at James Island June 10 1779, was
under Goodwyn again at the siege of Augusta in 1781, mentions various officers who were there deponent not much in service after
Seige of Augusta, but is quite sure Goodwyn was in service from 79 to 83 - Deponent has been looking up evidence for himself for several years, but can find none.
Henry Ramsay (without the A) & Wiley Jones certify to the good
character of the witnesses in this case & Judge Drane certifies to the
credibility of all of them
Ex-Governor Wm Schley of Ga certifies that John Arrington is a man of good character
Comptrollers Certificate shows a Wm Goodwyn rendered service as Captain.
[illegible] as sworn to & (Every affidavit of service obtained after this certificate)
[down the left margin are capital letters spaced evenly down the page: F, G, H, K 22 Octo 55]