Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S.6686, Jacob B Boyt, N.C.
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N.C.    Boyt, Jacob B.

S. 6686
Carded
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6553
North Carolina
Jacob B. Boyt
of North [unreadable] in the State of North Carolina who as a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Kennedy of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Caswell in the North Carolina line for 8 months.

Inscribed in the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 26 dollars 66 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of March 1833 and [unreadable]

Arrears to the 4th of September 1832
Semi-annual allowance ending August 1833

$39.99
$13.33
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$53.32

Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.

Recorded by George C. Stiles, Clerk, 
Book D. Vol. 8 Page 49
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N.C.

Boyt, Jacob B.

S. 6686

Carded
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State of
North Carolina
Bladen County. This the 30th day of January 1833
Personally appeared before me Aaron Lewis Jr one of the
Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Bladen, and State of North 
Carolina, Jacob B Boyt, a resident of the County of Bladen, aged Seventy
eight years, April 4th 1755 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 7th 1832
That he entered the service of the United States under the following
named officers, and served as herein stated.
He entered the service of the United States, in the month of
October 1778, for a service of five months, as a volunteer in a Company
of Wayne, (then Dobbs), County Militia of which, John Kennedy was Captain
Jacob Hooks, Lieutenant, and Thomas Bond, Ensign. The Company
rendezvoused at Kinston in said County there joined a
Regiment composed of Companies from the adjoining Counties
commanded by Col. Wm Caswell Lt Col Smith, and Major Stringer
McIlwain, all under the command of Gen John Ashe. The Troops marched
from Kinston to Elizabethtown, Bladen County, thence to the ten Mile House
on the Road to Charleston; thence to Dorchester, thence to Augusta,
where a considerable British force had been stationed a few days
before, but on the approach of General Ashe's command; they retreated
or marched down the Savannah Road, and on their crossing Brill
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where a considerable British force had been stationed a few days before, but on the approach of General Ashe's command; they retreated or marched down the Savannah Road, and on their crossing Brier Creek; they burnt the bridge. General Ashe continued to pursue them, until he reached the fork of Brier Creek, and the Savannah River, where he halted encamped' and while there the British crossed the creek above and came down in the rear of the Americans, surprised and defeated them. He was not in the action having been left with the baggage on the opposite side of the River; in crossing the River, after the defeat many of the men were drowned; and such as were not killed, wounded, or taken prisoner, returned to the baggage; and after a few days, they all collected at on a bridge on the Coosahalites where they remained two or three weeks, and their term of service having expired were discharged. He received a written discharge from Colonel Caswell but has lost it. They were other Regiments of Militia under the command of General Ashe, but he believes they were mostly from the upper part of North Carolina, and Colonel Caswell's Regiment did not join them until a few days before the Battle of Brier Creek. He has no recollection of the names of any of the officers, or the numbers of the Regiments. He did know several Continental Officers, but has forgotten their names. General Lincoln's Army was on the opposite side of the Savannah, not any far from the force under General Ashe, but where he does not now recollected. 

2. In October 1779, he again entered the service having been drafted into a Company of Wayne County Militia of which Thomas Shute was Captain, Richard Hodges Lieutenant, and
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except the discharge already mentioned, and he knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service.

He hereby relinquished every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.

Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year aforesaid. 
Jacob Boyt
Aaron Lewis, Justice of the Peace 

Answers to the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, as propounded by Aaron Lewis, Esq. 

1. I was born in Wayne County, the 4th day of April 1755.
2. There is a record of my age, in the possession of my brother in law Uriah Langston residing in Wayne County.
3. In Wayne County, until about seventeen years ago when I removed to Bladen and have resided there ever since.
4. I was a volunteer in one instance, and drafted in the other. 
5. For answer to the question, I beg leave to refer to the body of my dear ration.
6. I lost my discharge for my first tour of duty, which was given me by Colonel Caswell for my second tour of duty I received a written discharge which was given by Colonel John Lowry, and
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by the original discharge herewith sent the He has no recollection of any of the Militia officers, or the numbers of the Militia, regiment, nor does he recollect any of the Continental officers except General Lincoln. He has no documentary evidence, except the discharge already mentioned, and he knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State 
Jacob Boyt

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid..
Attest Aaron Lewis J.P.

Answers to the interrogatories prescribed by  the War Department, as propounded by Aaron Lewis Jr. Esq.
1. I was born in Wayne County the 4th day of April 1755
2. There is a record of my age, in the possession of my Brother in law Uriah Langston resides in Wayne County
3. In Wayne County until about seventeen years ago when I removed to Bladen, and have resided there ever since.
4. I was a Volunteer in one instance, and drafted in the other
5.  For answer to this question, I beg leave to refer to the body of my [illegible]
6. I lost my discharge for my first tour of duty, which was given me by Col Caswell for my second tour of duty I received a written discharge, which was given by Col John Lowry and
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And I the said Aaron Lewis Jr Justice of the Peace, as aforesaid, do hereby declare my opinion, after an
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 that the said applicant is a
completely disabled by a long and confirmed disease,
as not to be able, without danger to his life to attend
Court- I further certify that it appears to me, that James
Kelly and Robert McEwen, who have signed the preceding
certificate are residents of the County of Bladen
and are credible persons, and that their statement
is entitled to credit. And I further certify that the
applicant cannot procure the attendance of a clergyman 
without too much inconvenience.
certified the day & year aforesaid.
Aaron Lewis J P.
State of North Carolina
Bladen County
I Patrick Kelly Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Bladen hereby certify that Aaron Lewis whose signatures appear to the foregoing proceedings, is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and as such is one of the Magistrates of said Court. I further certify that said signatures are the proper signatures of said Aaron Lewis
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and
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is herewith sent
James Kelly Esq. John McEwen, Archibald Kelly, Robert
McEwen, Thomas Memory, and others were it necessary
to name them
Jacob Boyt 
attest Aaron Lewis J.P.

We James Kelly, and Robert McEwen
residing in the County of Bladen, hereby certify that we
are well acquainted with Jacob B. Boyt, who has subscribed
and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe
him to be seventy eight years of age; that he reputed
and believed, in the neighborhood, where he resides, to have
been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur
in that opinion
Sworn and subcribed to before me
the day & year aforesaid
James Kelly
Robert M. Ewen

attest Aaron Lewis J. P.

and I the said Aaron Lewis Jr Justice of the Peace,
as aforesaid, do hereby declare my opinion, after an
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And I the said Aaron Lewis
as aforesaid, do hereby declare my opinion 
after an investigation of the matter made 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 that the said applicant is a
completely disabled by a long and confirmed disease,
as not to be able, without danger to his life to attend
Court. I further certify that it appears to me, that James
Kelly and Robert McEwen, who have signed the preceding
certificate are residents of the County of Bladen
and are credible persons, and that their statement
is entitled to credit. And I further certify that the
applicant cannot procure the attendance of a clergyman  without too much inconvenience
certified the day & year aforesaid,
Aaron Lewis J P
State of North Carolina
Bladen County
I Patrick Kelly Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Bladen hereby certify that Aaron Lewis whose signatures appear to the foregoing proceedings, is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and as such is one of the Magistrates of said Court. I further certify that said signatures are the proper signatures of said Aaron Davis
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
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seal of Office, this the 31st day of Jhttps://catalog.archives.gov/images/misc/drag.pnganuary 1833
P. Kelly Clk
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Jacob B. Boyt

adm (illegible)

Hon McCloy
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BRIEF in the case of Jacob B. Hoyt
County of Bladen in the State of North Carolina
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge, Justice of the peace
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  Yes
3. How old is he? 78
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period.
October In 1778 vol  5 months  Rank Private; Capt. Jno Kennedy
Lt. Hooks Ensign Bond, Col Caswell, Gen Ash

October In 1779 drafted  5 months  Rank Private ; Capt. Shute, Lt. Hodges, Col. J. Sheppard, Gen Lillington.

5. In what battles was he engaged?

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Wayne County
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by
incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary & Documentary
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct

Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above
T. Waugh
Feb 14th 1833
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Jacob
S. F. 6686
Jacob Boyt
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This is to Certify
that Jacob Boyt has faithfully
Served out his Tour of Duty
of three months in General
Lillingtons Brigade, to the
South and was a Good Soldier
Charles Town     
John Lowry [illegible] 
2nd Regiment of Militia 
April 6th [illegible]
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6686
INVALID
Revolutionary

File no. 6686
Jacob B. Boyt

Private Rev. War

Act: June 7th 1832
Index:-Vol. A, Page 38
[Arrangement of 1870.]