Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6702, James Brown, N.C.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
N.C.

Brown, James

NUMBER
S. 6702

Carded

CONTENTS
b. in Md. Nov. 20, 1752.
res at eul. Wake Co. N.C.  Eul. in Granville Co. N.C.
In 1833 res. of Wake Co. N.C.
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Order to pay 3d Oct 1831
Letter to Pen. Agt. 26 Sept.1838.
Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6th April 1838 from 4th Sept. 1837 to 4th March 1838 Agt. notified 10 April 1839.
Order to pay 11 March 1840
Same 12th March 1841.
Same 29th March 1843.
Same 22 March 1844
Same 6 May 1846
Same 20 Aug. 1849.

12.893
North Carolina
James Brown
Wake in the State of No. Ca.. who was a pri. in the company commanded by Captain Dixon in the North Car. line for 13 mos. & 1 day
Inscribed on the Roll of North car. at the rate of 43 Dollars 44 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15th day of June '33 and R. W. Sanders
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 - 86.88
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept. " - 21.72=
$108.60
{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Wm. Miller Clerk 
Book E. Vol. 6. Page 34
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State of North Carolina
Wake County - April 1833

James Brown hath this day appeared before us Jo Gales and Weston R. Gales, two acting Justices of the peace in & for the county aforesaid & being first duly sworn saith that he lived in the county of Wake when he entered the service as a soldier, tho' he enlisted in Granville County - under Capt. Rayford 25 April 1781 for twelve months - that he was afterwards transferred to Capt. Tilman  Dixon company Thomas Donaho Major & Charles Dixon Col. and that he served as heretofore stated in this former declaration - that he was discharged the 26th May 1782 - at Hillsborough - That he is 81 years of age 28. day of next November - that there was a register of his age, but he has not now known where the book is - was born in Maryland & brought to North Carolina Wake County when very young where he resides & has ever since lived - [Signature] James Brown C [pointing southeast] his mark
Sworn to and subscribed before us
[Signatures] Jo Gales, JP
Weston R. Gales, JP
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for the undersigned hereby certify that we live in the neighbourhood of the within declarant James Brown - that we have known him for a number of years & should think from his appearance that he was Eighty years of age - and that he was uniformly supportive a good character for truth & honesty - & has been reputed in his neighbourhood, to have been a soldier of the revolution - 
[Signatures] Allen Rogers
John Hays

State of North Carolina} I hereby certify the 
Wake County} foregoing Declaration of James Brown was taken on oath before Joseph Gales & myself, and duly subscribed by him in our presence. I further certify that the statement of Allen Rogers and John Hays was also taken before me on oath and is subscribed in their own proper handwriting. I also certify that I am well acquainted with the gentlemen and believe them to be men of respectability and character.
[Signature] Weston R. Gales, JP
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State of North Carolina
Secretary's Office
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the state aforesaid do certify that it appears from the muster rolls of the continental line of this state in the revolutionary war that James Brown a private soldier in Capt. Dixon company of the 10th Regiment enlisted on the 25th day of April 1721 for the term of twelve months and left the service on the 26th day of May 1732. Given under my hand this the 20th day of August 1832.
[Signature] William Hill

James Brown also maketh oath that before he entered the continental service he had served a tour of three months under Capt .J. Chalben in the malitia that he was at the siege of Charleston and was there taken prisoner and was herald by the British often which he enlisted as within stated and served for twelve months sworn to and subscribed.
[Signature] James Brown
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State of North Carolina
Wake County
Personally appeared James Brown in open court and being duly sworn according to law maketh the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 7 day of June 1832 that he entered the service of the United States under the following officer and served as herein stated that he first entered for 12 months under Capt. Robert Bayford and was discharged to Capt. Tilmon Dixon company Charles Dixon was his Col. Thomas Donaho his major went from Granville by Hillsborough to givethfora [Guildford] and to South Carolina that he was in the battle of Eutaw Springs after the battle he went to high hills of Santee marched to the  [illegible] and then down to Barnes Bridge and then back home. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a  pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any state . Sworn to and subscribed [Signature] James Brown

Samuel Chapell of the County of Granville certifies that he knows the above named James Brown knew and served with said Brown and that he has no doubt of the truth of his declaration that he is now between 60 or 70 years old as he would suppose - The court declares their opinion after due examination that James Brown is a citizen of this County and a man of good character and they have no doubt of the truth of his statement

James Brown 17679
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We further certify that Samuel Chapel lives in Granville and supports the character of a man of truth.

State of North Carolina
Wake County I Benjamin S. King Clerk of the court of Pleas & quarter sessions both for the county of Wake do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of he said court in the application of James Brown for a pension. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office.
[Signature] B. S.King C. C.
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James Brown

Admit as a private 13 months and a  day
$43.44

R. W. Sunders
Present -
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of James Brown which require further proof or explanation. 
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? 
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? 
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 periods of the war when he served? No
V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amout [amount] of pension he is entitled? No
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under who he served, in conformity with the regulations? No
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? 
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
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?
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XI. has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? 
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? 
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, as he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? 
XIV. +If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? 
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? 
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? 
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? no
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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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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service.  The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service.  This form of a declaration is highly objectionable.  It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
(+) QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he 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 official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
(++) QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the 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.
[hand pointing right] In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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JAMES B. DOWD
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR
Room 401 PIONEER BUILDING.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON,

April 9th 1897

Hon. H. Clay Evans,
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.

Dear Sir:
Family tradition has it that my ancestor James Brown of Guilfort [Guilford] County North Carolina was about the year 1785 for military services rendered awarded a tract of land, what is now Tennessee near where Nashville is located.
Will you please let e know if there is anything of record in your office concerning this, and if yea write me what services were rendered for which the gift of land was made. I desire this information to enable me to become a member of the Sons of the Revolution.
Yours very respectfully
James B. Dowd [Signature]
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May 7 - 1897 - History to Mr. James B. Dowd - Seattle - Washington

Rev War 6702 INVALID.

File No. 6702
James Brown. Pri. Rev. War
Act: June 7th 32
Index:- Vol. A, Page 44

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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State of North Carolina
Secretary of State's Office

I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State aforesaid, do certify that it appears from the musterrolls o the Continental line of this State in the Revolutionary war, that James Brown a private soldier in Capt. Dixon's Company of the 10th Regiment enlisted on the 25thd day of April 1781 for the term of twelve months and left the service on the 26th day of May 1782. Given under my and (having no seal of office) this 5th day of April 1833.
[Signature] Wm. Hill

A
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Pension Office
Fayetteville

August 16th 1809

James L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions

Dear Sir:

I have for Enclosed Mr. James Brown's Power of Attorney, for 12 mon. Pension from 4 March 1848 to 4 March 1849 for  form approval, at $43.44 per Annum.

Respectfully
Your Obt. Srvt.
James Huske, Agt.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
April 4th, 1839.

Sir:

Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," James Brown, a Pensioner on the Roll of the North Carolina Agency, the rate of Forty three Dollars and forty four Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4h of Sept. 1837. to the 4th March, 1838.
Respectfully yours,

Albion K. Parris [Signature]
Comptroller.

To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.
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{Pension Office
Fayetteville March 23rd, 18[missing]

James L. Edwards, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir.
Please sanction the payments made to the following Pensioners.

Act 1832. James Brown 12 mos. $43.44
Act 1832. John Butler 12 mos. 26.66
Act 1832. James Clark  12 mos. 45.83
Act 1832. Elijah Lapiter 12 mos. 20.00
Act 1832. Les. Rich  12 mos. 20.00

very respectfully
Your Obt. Svt.
Wm. Huske, Agt.

Washington.
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May 4. 1846
Power of Atty for
James Brown to 
Receive arrears &c
Mr. Evans

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James L. Edwards, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
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Pension Office
Fayetteville
April 29, 1846

James L. Edwards, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions

Sir.
Please admit the payment of James Brown act 1832 12 mos. at 43.44 whose voucher is mislaid.
Very respectfully
Your Obt. Srvt.
Jm. Huske, Agt
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James Brown
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I Benjamin S. King Clerk of the Court of pleas & quarter sessions for the County of Wake - hereby certify that the within certificates certified by Jos. Gates Sr. & to W. R. Gates & that by Weston R. Gates - are in the proper hand writing of said parties & that at the time of executing the same they were acting Justices of the peace in & for the County aforesaid. I further certify that I am acquainted with the handwriting of Wm.  Hill Secretary of State- That the paper hereto attached marked A is in the proper handwriting of said Hill -In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office at the city of Raleigh this 24th day of May A .D. 1833 -
B. S. King Clk