Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 1,733, John Carroll, S.C.
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SERVICE
S. C.
Carroll, John
NUMBER
R. 1,733
CONTENTS
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Geo.
John Carroll
son of John Carroll
Declaration
Original
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Act 7th June 1832
Lincoln Co
Georgia
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Filed by
Th Lumpkin
Washington DC
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To Commissioner Pensions, 
State of Georgia 
Lincoln County
On this the eleventh day of September, One Thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me, Benjamin F Fatone, the Judge of the Ordinary Court, a court of Record and Probate for and in said County and State, John Carroll, a resident of said County and State, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress, passed, June the 7th 1832; that, he is the son and surving heir only of John Carroll, late of the war of the Revolution against Great Britain, that, his father John Carroll entered the war, he thinks as an enlisted soldier, in the year 1776, and continued in the service actively until 1782, and, he further declares and says, that, his father John Carroll was under some Captain from Edgefield where he entered, but, the name he does not know, but, thinks he was under General Andrew Pickens, for a while, and, was at the seige of Augusta, also, at Ninety Six, also, at Charleston, Savannah,
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and, at the battle of Eutaw Springs, and, he further declares and says, that, he was the same John Carroll who killed the celebrated Tory Captain Huck or Heyck and Stoneacre. And he further declares, that, his father had all his discharge papers, and, other mementoes, but, as other soldiers of the Revolution he never expected to get a cent, and, took no care of them. And, he further declares, that, his father was an invalid from hard service in the said war, died very poor, and, would have applied for the pension had he been able and the present claimant would have done so, had he known it. And he further, declares that, his father John Carroll knew General Pickens, Marion, Greene, Capts Bratton, McClure, and Horry; and, he is not sure, but, he served under Marion and Sumpter also. And he further swears and declares, that, he has no documentary evidence by which he can sustain the claim, but, he thinks the valiant conduct of his Father is upon the historical records of the county. And he further declares & swears,
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that, his father John Carroll, entered the war of the Revolution in the State of South Carolina, and, the District of Edgefield, and, he may be upon record in that state, but, he is not aware of it. And he farther declares, and, swears, that, the following answers to the questions prescribed by the War Department is correct and true to the best of his knowledge and belief.
To the 1st. He says he does not know where his Father was born; nor what year.
To the 2nd. He says he has no record of his age.
To the 3rd. He says, he was called into service in the State of South Carolina, District of Edgefield, and a volunteer he thinks; and is now dead.
To the 4th. He says, he thinks he was under or with Genls Pickens, Greene, Capt Bratton and McClure, & others.
To the 5th. He says, he had a discharge, but, he died in great poverty and took no care of them and, they are lost; and, does not remember by whom it was signed.
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To the 7th he says, that, he knew the Fendlays, James and William, of Abbeville Dist S.C. and, Anderson Cothram of this neighborhood; and, after answering the above questions, he hereby, relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, that, his Father may be entitled to, and, he declares, that his name is not on the pension roll of any state, nor, did he ever apply, to his knowledge.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the day and year above written
John Carroll his mark X {seal}
J R Elliott
Benjamin F Fatone Ordinary

State of Georgia 
Lincoln County
We John Blackburn and Thomas J Booker of the aforesaid county and state, hereby certify, that, we are well acquainted with John Carroll who has sworn to and subscribed to the above declaration, and, we believe him to be a credible and truthful man and all of his statements, are
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entitled to credit. Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 11th September 1855.
John Blackburn his mark X {seal}
Thomas J Booker {seal}
J R Elliott
Benjamin F. Fatone ordinary

State of Georgia
Lincoln County
And I, Benjamin F Fatone, the ordinary of said county and state, which is a court of Record do hereby certify, that, John Blackburn and Thomas J Booker, who have sworn to and signed the above certificate, and residents of this county and state, are credible men and their statement is entitled to credit and, from the declaration & answering of the questions the undersigned considers the claim good; and, I hereby certify the foregoing contains the original proceedings in said matter of application of John Carroll, whose circumstances do not allow of his being in open court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office; this 11th Sept 1855.
Benjamin F. Fatone ordinary
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312 Wars Section
January 29, 1929
Mrs. H. A. Hart
Madison
Georgia
Madam, I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.1733 it is stated that John Carroll enlisted in Edgefield District, South Carolina in 1776 and served until 1782 under or with Captains Bratton and McClure and General Pickens and Greene; that he was in the Siege of Augusta, at Ninety Six, at Charleston, Savannah, and at the battle of Eutaw Springs.
In 1855 his son and only heir, John Carroll, a resident of Lincoln County, Georgia, applied for pension which might have been due his father, but the claim was not allowed for the reason that the claimant failed to furnish any proof of the alleged service and death of his
father as required by the Act of June 7, 1832 under which he applied.
There are no further data on file as to family.
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The above noted is the only soldier named John Carroll of the South Carolina Troops found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau, and said records fail to afford any information in regard to any Thomas Carroll.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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1914 June 29. History to Mrs W. P. Elliott
M.B.H
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1924-Feb 16 Hist. to M.L. Carroll
1926-Apr-T-Hist. to Hon. Thos. L. Ruley. MMF.
1929-Jan 19-Hist. to Mrs M. A. Hart. her letter in I.F
Joseph Carroll-th-9778-MMF

P. O. John Carroll
Service:
Enlisted: , 18
Discharged: , 18
Application filed: [handwritten: in 1855 therefore there is no record in printed list of 1852]
Alleges:
Re-enlisted:
Attorney:
P. O.
Recognized. Contract.
Cert. of Dis. Searched for , 18
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No
John Carroll, deceased Georgia,
[crossed out: Let T. Lumpkin Nov 21/55]
1733
Act June 7, 1832
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[Stamp]
U.S. PENSION OFFICE.
D JUN 18 1914
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Winter Haven Fla.
June 15, 1914 -
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Will you please tell me if the name of John Carroll [double underlined] of S. Carolina is on the pension list of Revolutionary soldiers? Also if the name of Joab Brooks [double underlines] of Georgia is on the list?
Very Respectfully
Mrs. W. P. Elliott
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[crossed out: South Carolina]
Georgia - act '32
Pension Office
November 21, 1855
Sir,
I have received the declaration of John Carroll, son of John Carroll decd an alleged revolutionary soldier, applying for arrears of pension supposed to be due his father at his death. It is not stated at what time his father of this claimant died. If he survived the passage of the act of June 7, 1832, application should be made on the authority of the state of South Carolina for the service, which should be followed up by evidence that the service so shown was performed by claimants father, and that claimant is his only surviving child--
The papers have been filed under act of June 7, 1832
I am,
JC

Thomas Lumpkin Esq
Present
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[Stamps on top of greyed-out print: CHIEF'S DESK WIDOW DIVISON JAN 17 1924 U. S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS]
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M. L. CARROLL
C. W. CARROLL
CARROLL BROTHERS
MERCHANTS
YORK -- S. C. [handwritten in top right: Revolutionary Act]
Jan. 14. 1924.
Mr. Washington Gardner,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir;-
The information you gave me regarding James B. Fulton was so satisfactory that I am going to impose on you once more. Please give me what information you can regarding, Joseph Carroll [underlined], Revolutionary Solider [underlined]- Widow, Elizabeth Carroll. John Carroll, Revolutionary Solider- Widow, Mary Carroll. David Harshaw, Revolutionary Soldier- Widow, Catherine Harshaw. Thanking you I am,
Yours truly, 
[handwritten: Mosser. L. Carroll Sr]
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M.L. CARROLL
C.W. CARROLL
CARROLL BROTHERS
MERCHANTS
YORK, S.C.
[round stamp]
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
JAN 17 1924
U.S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS

1/1/24
Mr Washington Gardner
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
I gave you the names of Thomas Carroll, John Carroll, & Dan Hershaw and names of their widows, but failed to give you any idea of their date of death. I found two wills rendered by Thomas Carroll 
one Jan 4/1820 - no widow mentioned in will
one Oct 8/1821 - wife named in will Rebecca Carroll
John Carroll will dated 4/29/1828 wife named in will Elizabeth Carroll
Daniel Harshaw will dated 11/28/1812 wife mentioned in will Catherine Harshaw
I am sure that Thomas Carroll and
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M.L. CARROLL
C.W. CARROLL
CARROLL BROTHERS
MERCHANTS
YORK, S.C.
[round stamp]
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
JAN 17 1924
U.S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS

John Carroll were in Rev. War. They both fought in battle at Brattonsville, called "Hucks Defeat." Any information you can give me regarding the above I will appreciate.
Yours truly
M. L. Carroll
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THOS. L. RUBEY
16TH DIST. MISSOURI
House of Representatives
Committee on Agriculture
Washington, D.C.

[round stamp]
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
U.S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS
APR 7 1926

April 6. 1926
Honorable Winfield Scott,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

My dear Mr. Scott:
I am enclosing herewith copy of a letter signed by Webb M. Rubey, also a copy of a letter from the Adjutant General, in which, as you will notice, he calls attention to the fact that I may be able to secure some information from you in regard to Captain John Carroll, a Revolutionary soldier, mentioned by Mr. Rubey in his letter.
If you can, with the information contained in these letters, find out anything about him, it will be greatly appreciated.
Thanking you in advance for the courtesy,
I am,
Yours very truly,
Thos. L. Rubey
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

April 7, 1926

Honorable Thomas L. Rubey
House of Representatives

My dear Mr. Rubey:
In response to your letter of the 6th instant, with enclosed copy of the letter of Mr. Webb M. Rubey of Macon, Missouri, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 1733 it is stated that John Carroll enlisted in Edgefield District, South Carolina in 1776 and served until 1782 under or with Captains Bratton and McClure and Generals Pickens and Greene; that he was in the Siege of Augusta, at Ninety Six, at Charleston, Savannah, and at
the battle of Eutaw Springs.
In 1855 his son and only heir, John Carroll, a resident of Lincoln County, Georgia, applied for pension which might have been due his father, but the claim was not allowed for the reason that the claimant failed to furnish any proof of the alleged service and death of his father
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as required by the Act of June 7, 1832 under which he applied.
There is no further data on file as to family.
The above noted is the only soldier named John Carroll of the South Carolina Troops found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, all said records fail to afford any info. in re. any Thos. Carroll
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section

February 18, 1924

M. L. Carroll
York, S. C.

Sir:
I have to advise you that in the papers of the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 1733 it is stated that John Carroll enlisted in Edgefield District, South Carolina in 1776 and served until 1782 under or with Captains Bratton and McClure and Generals Pickens and Greene; that he was in the Siege of Augusta, at Ninety Six, at Charleston, Savannah, and at the battle of Eutaw Springs.
In 1835 his son and only heir John Carroll, a resident of Lincoln County, Georgia, applied for pension which might have been due his father, but the claim was not allowed for the reason that the claimant failed to furnish any proof of the alleged service and death of his father as required by the Act of June 7, 1832 under which he applied.
There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

On the ergative for the other two soldiers named in his letter I told him this the only John of S.C troops.
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Rev. War Section.

June 29, 1914.

Mrs. W. P. Ellett.
Winter Haven, Florida.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 15" instant. you are advised that in the papers in claim R. File No. 1,733, Rev. War, it is stated that John Carroll enlisted in Edgefield District, South Carolina, in 1776, and served until 1782, under or with Captains Bratton and McClure, and Generals Pickens and Greene; that he was in the siege of Augusta, at Ninety-Six, at Charleston,
Savannah, and at the battle of Eutaw Springs.
In 1855, his son and only heir John Carroll, a resident of Lincoln County, Georgia, applied for the pension which might have been due his father, but the claim was not allowed for the reason that the claimant failed to furnish any proof of the alleged service and death of his father, as required by the Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied.
There is no further family data on file.
Very respectfully,
G M Saltzgaber
Commissioner.