Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 46593, John China, S.C.
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[Service]                           [Number]
SC.           China. John    S.46593

Born in S.C.
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16.73
South Carolina 16.74
John China Sr
Sumter in the State of So Ca [South Carolina]
who was a pr. [private] In the (blank) commanded by Captain (blank)of the Reg commanded by Col. James in the So: Ca: [South Carolina] line fo Homanths _ 
SC Reg

Inscribed on the Roll of So. Carolina [South Carolina] at the rate of 53 Dollars 33 Center per annum. To commence on the 4th day of March 1834.

Certificate of Pension issued by 17 day of Sept 33. And ??? TJ. Wilson Sumterville, So Ca [South Carolina]
 
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833.         133.32
Semi-anl. allowance ending Mar 34     26.66
                                                                      ======
                                                                      $159.95
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by N. Rice Clerk
Book E Vol. 6 Page 64
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State of South Carolina    )
Sumter District                 )  SS
             Personally appeared in open Court on the 30th day of October 1832 The Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas now Sitting for the district aforesaid John China Snr. resident of Sumter District aged Sixty Seven years and ten months who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832  This deponent Says that he was born on the 8 day of Decr. 1765 in the district of Marlborough in the State aforesaid and removed to Sumpter district when very young and Still resides in Said district and State aforesaid and this deponant further Saith that he entered the Service of the United States in the State of South Carolina under General Marion's Brigade of Militia as a Soldier in September 1781  Col. Richardson, Col. James and Major Gamble were his regimental officers and that Capt Wm Dukes, Lieutenant Joseph Fox & Joseph Terry were his company officers that he remained in Said brigade & under Said officers ten months as a volunteer and in the month of August Following Said deponant enlisted in the State of South Caroline Service in Col. Maham Core of Horse for three years under under Major Jas. Coyers & Capt James Thers and remained in Said Core until January 1783 [interlineation:  and that on leaving the service he received no regular discharge].  This applicant further Saith that he was in no General engagement but in Several Scurmishes in the State aforesaid and that the Services of Said applicant were performed within the State of South Carolina and this deponant doth hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and that his name is not on the pension of any agency of any State except the State of South Carolina.   John China
   BJ Earle presiding Judge in above Court
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   Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid

We and Thos D. Glenn a clergyman residing in the District of Sumter and State aforesaid hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John China Senr. who has subacribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be about sixty seven years of age; that he is respected and believed in the neighborhoos where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
  Sworn to and subscribed the 30th of Octr. AD 1832
  BJ Earle presiding Judge   Thos D. Glenn
        in Open Court
South Carolina     )
Sumter District     )  Mr. McIntosh a Soldier of the Revolution appears and makes oath that he was acquainted with Mr. China in the Revolution that he knows of Mr. Chinas having performed the service referred to in Genl Marions Brigade and in Col Mahams Corps of Horse. Sworn and Subscribed
              Wm. McIntosh
BJ Earle
  Presiding Judgge
   in Open Court
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South Carolina   )
Sumter District   )
   William McIntosh appears before me David F. Wyles, a Justice of the Peace for Said District being duly Sworn deposes and says that I know that John China named within performed the service referred to in General Marions Brigade from September 1784 [interlined:  untill he enlisted in Col. Mahams Core of Horse] for the term of two months and further this deponent Saith not.
                         Wm. McIntosh
Sworn before me this   )
28th Oct. 1832.             )
  D. F. Wyles                  )
                 J.P.                )

South Carolina    )
Sumter District    )  Personally came before me John China Senr. and made oath that he served as a private soldier, in Genl. Marion's Brigade of Militia, from September 1781 to August 1782, when he entered in Col Maham's Corp of Horse, under Majors, Conyers & Gibs, the term of Militia Service was performed under Capt Dukes the most of the time and served as a private in the Corp of Horse Six months. The services were performed mostly through the low part of South Carolina.  Sworn to before me 2nd May 1832.
   John Hemphill        John China
     
     I certify that John Hemphill is an Acting magistrate & that the above Signature, was Signed in my presence - day & date above -
    Th. J. William
      CCKS
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and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrog stories presented by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he sttes - and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Mr. McIntosh who signed the preceding certificate was a revolutionary soldier - and that the other signer Thos. D. Glen is a cergyman both of them residents in the District and State aforesaid are credible persons and their statements entitled to credit.

            B.J. Earle
            Presiding Judge
            in open Court

I Thos. J. Wilder Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, so hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original preceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John China for a pension
In testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal this 31st day of October 1832 -
       Th. J. Wilder
        CCPs
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South Carolina   )
Sumter District   )
   Personally appeared before me the undersigned justice of the peace of the District and State aforesid John China, Senior, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith; That in September 1787 he volunterred his services as a common Soldier, in general Marions Brigade of Militia whilst the regiment was encamped at Doughty Plantation on Santee River.  He was there placed in a company commanded by the following officers, William Dukes Captain, Joseph Foxx, 1st Lieutenant, Joseph Terry 2nd Lieutenant  The Regiment to which this company was attached was commanded by Col: Richard Richardson, Lieut, Col: John James, and Major Gamble.  He served in this regiment as a private or common Soldier Ten Months.  He was in no regular Battle during this time but recollects the following movements of the Brigate.  In a month after joining the Brigade it moved from its station at Doughty's, ten or twelve miles lower down the River to Canty's plantation  Whilst here this deponent was sent with a detachment of Militia drafted to accompany Col: Maham Corps of Horse on an expedition to Haddenells point  He was detached from the command of his immediate company officers and does not now recollect the immediate officers in command [interlined:  of this company].  This detachment continued out on duty eight days, during which time this deponent was in a skirmish at Wapetaw Meeting House with the British who had fortified the meeting House, and was camped there.  In this skirmish some of the enemy were killed and some taken prisoners - After this the detachment returned to the Brigade which from time to time changed its position up and down Santee River until December 1781 when
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encamped at Strawberry  Ferry on Cooper River & while it was here this deponent with ten or twelve others were dispatched as a guard to an officer who had in charge a Cart loaded with something to be conveyed as he believes to the neighborhood of Dorchester, near this place they received intelligence that some Tories were encamped in a neighbouring Bay.  They repaired there and took them prisoners. In the meantime the Brigade had removed to Silk Hope brige where this detachment rejoined them. The Brigade moved from there to a place called the Burnt Camps. from there to Wamba.  At this place, whilst genl. Marion was absent attending the Legislature assembly at Jacksonborough the Brigade was surprised by the enemy and many killed among the killed was Major Benson whose Corps of Horse suffered the greatest loss.  After this the Brigade encamped on the south side of the River at Daniel Harry's plantation where it remained for some time.  In June 1782 after moving to different places It encamped on PeeDee River at Birches Mill.  From thence across the River to a Savannah called Bowling green in what is now called Marion District.  From this place this deponent was sent on an expedition after the Tories.  The detachment he thinks (but is not distinct in his recollection) was under the command of Col: McCauley, his company was under the commant of Capt. Malone.  deponent thinks they were near a fortnight out on this expedition and joined the Brigade lower down the PeeDee River than the place they left it.
  In July or August the Brigade was attacked at Wadbo bridge by the British who had one of their Captains of Horse killed.  No one of note among the Americans were killed.  The Brigade moved from this place higher up on Santee where this deponent in August 1782
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enlisted as a common soldier in the State Troops in Col: Mahams Corps of Horse at that time commanded by Major James Conyers, for the term of Three years and under the immediate command of Capt. Theus.  He continued in this corps as a private until the middle of January 1783 making a period of near Six Months.  Two months of this time he was sick and unable to do active service but continued with the sick of the Corps.  In December 1782 when the Corps to which this deponent was attached lay at Cane High Island, he obtained a furlough to spend the Christmas Hollidays at home.  In his absence the Corps was dismounted there being no further call for their immediate services - he rejoined them on Santee but found no officers.  He remained there about a fortnight and then came home about the middle of January 1783 after the British had evacuated Charleston - Making the whole of service of this Deponent a period of Sixteen months - This Deponent received no written discharge and has lost his Furlough -   John China

Sowrn to before me
this 15th day of August 1800  )
                                                )
   Jos. J. Crosby                        )
       U2
State of South Carolina
Sumter District    I. Thomas J. Wilder Clerk of the Court of General Sessions of Common Pleas for Sumter District do hereby certify that Josiah L. Crosby whose signature appears above is an acting office of the quoram for Sumter District That his certificate as such is entitled to due faith & credit - Sworn under my hand & the seal of said Court this 15th day of August AD 1833
Th J Wilder  )
  CCks             )
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(The entire letter is Typewritten)

Rev. and 1812
War Section.

February 10, 1926

Mrs. Basil Watkins
303 E. Trinity Ave
Durham, N.C.


Madam:

I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 46593, it appears that John China was born December 8, 1764 in Marlborough District, South Carolina.
While residing in said district, he enlisted in September 1781 and served ten months as private in Captain William Duke's Company, *Colonel Richard Richardson's South Carolina Regiment.
He enlisted in August 1782 and served to January 1783 as private in Captain James Theus' Company, Colonel Maham's Regiment of Horse.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1832, while a resident of Sumter District, South Carolina.  He died August 24, 1847.

(Handwritten bottom left)
Agency Book

(Handwritten vertically along right side margin)
*McCrady gives two Colo Richard Richardeous father & son - this is the son
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There is no data on file as to his family.
The above noted John China is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau;  and there is no other soldier, with surname China, found on said records.
In order to make a proper search of the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, for a soldier named Nash, the full name of soldier is essential, with as much as possible of the following data-
Approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, and given name of widow.

Respectfully,

E.W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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     Comptroller Genl. Office
     Columbia 30th June 1847
Indent Book  )
R No. 415___  )
No 1
   Issued the 3rd of June 1785, to Mr. John China for Eleven pounds, eight shillings and sixpence three farthings sterling for 101 days duty in the Militia in 1782, and for a horse lost.
As for audited   F11-8-6-3/4

State of South Carolina
No 2       To John China Sr
31 March  - To 31 days duty @ a of per day F15.10
3rd July  - To 35 days duty @ 1 of per day $17.10
31 August 35 days duty @ 1 of per day 17.10
        currency 79.10
       sterling F11:8:6-3/4

I do hereby certify that the above No 1 is a correct abstract, taken from Indent Book R. No. 415 - deposited in this Office and that No. 2 is a true copy of the account audited,and for which the above Indent was issued. -

   William C. Black
      Contr. Genl
for Derrill A. Hart
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In reply to your request of received for a statement of the military history of John China Senior a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his [crossed out (or his widow's)] application for pension on file in this Bureau. S 46593

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT / LENGTH OF SERVICE / RANK / OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED CAPTAIN / COLONEL / STATE
Sept 1781 / 10 mos / Priv / William Dukes / Richard Richardson / SC
Aug 1782 to Jany 1783 / Priv / James Theres / Maham Reg of Horse / 
Battles engaged in
Residence of soldier at enlistment Marlborough Dist SC
Date of application for pension Oct 30 1832
Residence at date of application, Sumter Dist SC
Age at date of application born Dec 8 1764 Marlborough Dist So Carolina
Remarks:  His claim was allowed there is no family data on file. He died Aug 24 1847 Agency Book added Feb 10 '26 aws
Very respectfully, Commissioner 
6-2856
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             Southern Pacific Hospital
             Houston, Texas
             Feb. 5th '26

To the Bureau of Pensions
      Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:
         Have you any record of my ancestor John China who was in the Revolutionary War?  Would appreciate any & all information you may be able to furnish me.  Am eager to join the D.A.R. but feel like my information isn't sufficient
          Many thanks for any attention given my question.
            Yours very truly,
            (Mrs.) Nina Spears Morrison
Address:
   Mrs. H. K. Morrison
        Houston, Texas c/o S.P. Hospital
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   John China died at the age of about 80 yrs. and was buried in Sumter County - 7 miles from the town of Sumter S.C.  A tomb is erected in his memory there.  Col. J.B. Miller organized the men to erect the tomb.  He had 7 children Thomas, John Jr., Alfred, Albert, Elizabeth, Polly, Susan, Nancy.
1. Susan (7th child) was my great grandmother, married Mr. William Osteen.
2. My grandfather was Mr. Thomas J. Osteen of the above union.
3. My mother was Miss Ella Osteen - of the 2nd above union - viz. Thomas J. Osteen & Miss Nancy Hart.
     The above information is about all I know.  The dates
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of most the most interesting events since Susan China & Mr. William Osteen's marriage I have.  But the rest it seems impossible to locate.  Grandfather China Sr. was quit[e] young when he was in the war, but actually was listed I am told - all grandparents and parents are dead so my knowledge of him (John China) is what I've picked up here & there -
     Thanks for any information you may give -
          Sincerely yours,
          Mrs. H.K. Morrison
          S.P. Hospital
          Houston, Tex.
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3-049
Ex W Div Rev & 1812 Sect
Department of the Interior 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON, DC Mar 18 1926
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained. 
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit and return to this Bureau
First name of widow?
Name of soldier John Chine (was the father of 7 children)
P.O. address of soldier at enlistment & after service
Company Williamsburg South
Regiment Carolina
State where enlisted S. Carolina
Date of birth (?)
Date of death about the yr 1846
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers. (?)
Return attached letter with reply
Winfield Soctt
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner
6-2469
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Southern Pacific Hosp.,
Houston, Texas
Feb. 19th '26
Commissioner of Pensions, 
    Washington, D.C.
To whom it may concern:
    Have you any record of John China from South Carolina listed in the Soldiers of the American Revolution?
     Want to make application for membership in the D.A.R's but lack sufficient information.
     Would  appreciation(sic) any data you may have
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concerning John China.
     Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Nina Spears Morrison
 Southern Pacific Hosp.,
   Houston, Texas.
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       303 E. Trinity Ave.
        Dunham, N.C.
          Jan. 28, 1926

Commissioner of Pensions
    Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:
    Please tell me if you have any recod of a Revolutionry soldier having the sur name of China also one having the sur name Nash.  If you can give me this information please do
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was burried(sic) some place in S.C. and my fathers people seem to have been born and reared in that State for generations.
     Thanking you for this information and any advice you may give me which will be of help in obtaining these facts and hoping to hear from you soon.
(The Nashe's were from Va.)
     Yours truly,
      Mrs. Basil Watkins
      303 E. Trinity Ave.-Surham, H.C.
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no. If there are several please give me so much information as you can concerning those you have. My great great grandfather John Calina was a Revolutionary soldier and was killed or died during the war. We have been told by word of mouth from generation to generation that he had a monument erected to him by some General who was very fond of him but we have no authentic record. J Thimb be.
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Dear Sir
      Will you please inform me whether the records of the Revolutionary War show the services of John China of Sumpter-S.C. and if so give me the date and organization  This is desired in con-
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nection with a proposed application for membership in the D.A.R.
      Yours truly
       Mrs. L.G. Hine
       3317 Newark St.
       Cleveland Park
        Washington, D.C.
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10 John China
Annl  pn
mo $5333
TJ Wilder
Sumpt Dist
Sumpterville So Ca
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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 John China of Sumter District SC which require further proof or explanation
1.  Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II.  Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
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 period or periods of the war when he served? yes
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 amount of pension he is entitles? No
VI.  Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes
VII.  Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?  yes
VIII.  Has the court given their opinion? yes
IX.  Has the clerk given his certificate? yes
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? YES
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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? YES
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, has 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? yes
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? yes
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?
XVI. ++Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII.  Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? all answered
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 under signed, 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; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; 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 certificate of 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. 
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. 
Proof of service must be produced and the service verified depritly
Thede
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1912 Nov 23 History to Mrs LG Hine
1926 Feb 10 " " Mrs Basil Watkins auf
1926 Mch 23 " " Mrs Nine S Morrison 
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46593
John China
Private SC troops
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