Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 7,025, for John Mathews, South Carolina
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(3-1776)
SERVICE  SC
Mathews, John
NUMBER R7025

CONTENTS
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State of South Carolina
Edgefield District
In the 18th day of October 1838. Personally appeared in open Court before the Court
now setting for the District, and State afore
said John Mathews aged Seventy six years. who being first duly sworn, according to
Law, doth on his oath, make the following
declaration in order to obtain the benefit
of the act of Congress passed June 7 1832
that he was borned [sic]in Burk County in
the State of North Carolina. that his Parents
moved to the state & District aforesaid when he
was [illegible]young, that he has resided in
the District & State aforesaid ever since-  the
applicant states, that he first entered
the service of the United State, as a volunteer
under the command of Capt John Ryan some
time in the year 1779, that he volunteered in
service officers for the term of six months, that
during the time he was under his command
they were attached to a regiment commanded
by Col Leroy Hammond attached to Genl Pickens
Brigade, and that he was in active service
during that period. that immediately after
he was discharged from sd Command, he again
Volunteered under the command of Cap Richard
[illegible] for six months; that the said Company was
attached to the regiment of Col Hammond
& Gen. Pickens Brigade, that the said
company was principally employed, as a scout
in the lower party of the state, that while
in said company that they had an engagement, with the tories on Edisto. that after he had served out his term, that he volunteered under the command of Capt John Carter for six months, that he was muster in to the servicenear Augusta in this District, that during that ┃
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period he was at the siege of Augusta,
and a part of his time acting as a scout
with said company - that some time in
the year 1781 he again volunteered for six
months under said Capt John Carter
- the company attached to the Regiment of
Col L. Hammond Genl Picken's Brigade
that said Company with Capt John Ryan
& other was marched to the Edisto river
by Col Leroy Hammond in pursuit
of the Tories, that on the forks of the Edisto they had an engagement with the tories dispersed & Killed several of them, that he was marched back to this District & discharged - and afterwards Volunteered under the said Capt John Cain as a scouting Company, and remained with him in service during the remainder of the war
The applicant further states that from old age
and loss of memory that he is unable to state
precisely all the different period of his service
but refers to the annexed affidavit, as proof
of his services. He further states that there
Clergyman in his neighbourhood, that he can
avail himself of the Testimony of
He hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that he is not on the pension role of the agency of South Carolina
I John Randal of the district and state
aforesaid do hereby certify
that I am well acquainted with John Mathews who has sworn to and subscribed to the above declaration and believe him to be seventy six years of age, that he is reputed and believed to have been a soldier of the revolution
Sworn & Subscribed the day year aforesaid
Hebblee J.P.
John Randall
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And the said Court do hereby declare there opinion after the investigation of the matter, and
after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department, that the above named
applicant, was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states, and the Court further certifies, that it appear to them that John Randal is a credible witness and that his statement is entitled to credit
John Bolton Hall
Pres Judge

The State of South Carolina
Edgefield District 
I Geo. Pope Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said District Pleas & General Sessions, Do hereby certify that John Bolton Hall who has signed the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same one of the Judges of the County of Common Law of the said States this 24 Novr 1838
Geo Pope CCP
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August 23, 1937
John Mathews
R. 7025
BA-J/AWFA

Mrs. Hugh Spann
109 Delius Street Pelters
Dothan, Alabama

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Mathews of Edgefield District, South Carolina, War of the Revolution.

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, R. 7025, based upon service of John Mathews in the Revolutionary War.

John Mathews was born in Burke County, North Carolina, date not given, nor were the names of his parents stated. He moved when quite young, with his parents to Edgefield District, South Carolina.

While a resident of Edgefield District, South Carolina, John Mathews applied for pension on October 18, 1838, then aged seventy-six years, and alleged that he volunteered and served with the South Carolina troops as follows:

in 1779, six months in Captain John Ryan's company, Colonel Leroy Hammond's regiment; six months in Captain Richard Jones' company, Colonel Hammond's regiment, scouting in the lower part of the state, and in an engagement with Tories on the Edisto; six months
in Captain John Carter's company, and was at the siege of Augusta; in 1781, six months in Captain John Carter's company, Colonel L. Hammond's regiment, in pursuit of Tories, and in an engagement with them near the forks
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of the Edisto, and continued in Captain John Carter's company as a scout until the close of the war.

His claim was not allowed as proof of service as required by the pension law was not furnished.

The papers on file in this claim contain no reference to wife or children of the soldier, John
Mathews.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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John Mathews
So Ca

Sus let F W Pickens Dec 13 1838
Request for S. C. Rolls be searched

same as above to B M Blocker 17 May 9
  "  "   "  "  18 July 39

No rec of serv on SC Roll

June 7. 1832
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REJECTED
7. 025
P.O. John Mathews
Service: ______

Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18

Application filed: _____, 18
The printed list of 1852 is reasons for suspension
Proof from the Comptroller general of South Carolina can't be found "

Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: ______
Attorney: _____
P.O. ______
______ Recognized. ______ Contract
______ Cert. of Dis.   Searched for ______

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1931 June 1 - Hist to Mrs. Hugh Shawn  AWF
1937 Aug 23  "   "  Mrs. Hugh Shawn
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109 Peters St.
Dothan, Ala
Aug 10, 1937

Dear Sir-
Do you have any information on John Matthews of Edgefield District S.C. who claims to have served with S.C. troops in Revolutionary War

If you have nothing can you tell me where I might find something. I needs dates of birth, death etc. to join the D.A.R.

thanking you for your kindness
yours truly
Mrs Hugh Spann

[stamp]
RECEIVED
AUG 13 1937
MAIL SUB-DIV
VETS ADM
READER #5
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( post mark ) [ RECEIVED  AUG 26 1937 MAIL SUB-DIV VETS ADM. HEADER # 26 ] 109 Pettus St. Dothan , Ala  Aug 23, 1937 Dear Sir, Please send me  Revolutionary  service of John Mathews of S.C.  There were several  men of  S.C. by the same name. The one I want lived in Edgefield District at one time , but do not know where he lived when he joined the war. I need this information to join the D.A.R.  If you do not have it in your roll, can you tell me where I might find it. Thanking you for your kindness. Mrs. Hugh Spann ( signed )  Answered Aug. 23 , 1937
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[letterhead]
E. E. HAMMOND, PRES-MGR.  MRS. P. H. SPANN, VICE PRES.  F. H. SPANN, SEC TREAS.

Young Drug Company, Inc.
THE Rexall Store
YOUNG BUILDING
Dothan, Alabama
[end letterhead]

April 27, 1931

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:
I desire the data concerning Revolutionary services of John Mathews, who lived in Edgefield District, S. C. Please advise me at once if you can send me this information and what the charges will be

Sincerely yours
Mrs. Hugh Spann
109 Peters St.
Dothan Ala

[stamp]
US PENSION OFFICE
O APR 22 1931
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June 1, 1931
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
AWF: MLB

Mrs. Hugh Spann
Dothan
Alabama

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 7025, that John Mathews was born in Burke County, North Carolina, date not given. When quite young, his parents whose names are not stated, moved to Edgefield District, South Carolina.

While residing in said Edgefield District, he applied  for pension October 18, 1838, aged 76 yrs and alleged that he volunteered and served with the South Carolina troops, as follows: In 1779, six months in Captain John Ryan's company, Colonel Leroy Hammond's regiment; six months in Captain Richard Jones' company, Colonel Hammond's regiment, and was in an engagement on the Edisto; six months in Captain John Carter's company, and was in the siege of Augusta; in 1781, six months in Captain John Carter's company, Colonel L. Hammond's regiment, and was in an engagement with the Tories near the forks of the Edisto, and continued in Captain John Carter's company as a scout until the close of the war.

His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension law.

It is not stated that soldier ever married.

Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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[ South Carolina Edgefield District ] Personally appeared before me Peter Hillard aged  eighty two years a soldier of the Revolution and now a Pensioner of the General government  who deposeth  that he knew the applicant John Mathews  during the  Revolutionary War. That he first saw him  at the siege of Augusta doing  duty under the command of Capt. John Ryan , that he  afterwards saw him under the general command  of Capt. John Carter  & Capt.  Sinkfield. That he believes the applicant to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that he discharged his duty as such. Sworn to before me this 16 day of October  1838  Peter Hillard ( his mark X ) R. Kenney ( signed ) Quorum  [ South Carolina Edgefield District ] Personally appeared before me Allen Y. Burton  who deposeth that he has known the subscribing witness  Peter Hillard  for a number of years , that he has always heard him reputed as man of truth  & believes him to be so. Sworn to before me  24 November 1838. A.Y. Burton ( signed ) Geo. Pope ( signed ) CCP
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[ The State of South Carolina Edgefield District ] I Geo. Pope  clerk of the Court of Common Pleas  & General Sessions  for the  District aforesaid  Do hereby certify  that Lewis Holmes & Robert Kenny  & Henry  Hoffman  who have signed the foregoing  certificate  are and was at the time of signing the same  Justices of the Quorum for Edgefield District  - this 24 Nov. 1838 . Geo Pope ( signed ) ( vertical on page ) (  34665 John Mathews application 7 June 32 ) ( Hon F.W. Pickens HR )
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[ State of South Carolina Edgefield District [ Personally appeared  before me John Randall  aged ninety four years a soldier of the revolution , and ow a pensioner of the State of South Carolina  who deposeth that he knew  the applicant John Mathews  during the revolutionary war, that he first saw him at the siege of Augusta doing duty under the command of  Capt. John Ryan  that he  afterwards saw him under the several commands of Capt. John Carter  & Capt. Sinkfield  that he  believes the applicant to have been a soldier of the revolution and that he  discharged his duty as such. Sworn to before me this the 17th day of October  1838. John Randall ( his mark X )  Lewis Holmes ( signed ) J Qu   [ South Carolina Edgefield District ] Personally appeared before me  Col. Lewis Elsey  who deposeth that  he has known  the   above subscribing witness  John Randall for several years , past and that he believes him to be a man of veracity . Sworn to before me  November 20th  1838 Lewis Ellzey ( signed ) H Hoffman ( signed ) Q.U.
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