Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11,239, John Weaver, N.C.
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Service
N.C.

Weaver, John
Frances

Number
W. 11.239
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West Tennessee 13978       48.871

John Weaver
Of White Co in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Brown of the regiment commanded by Col Sevier in the N Carolina line for 7 month and 15 days

Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 25 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of July 1833 and Sent to Nelson and Anderson

Arrears to the 4th of March                  50.00
Semi-and. Allowance ending 4 Sept.  12.50
                                                                _______
                                                              $ 62.50

{Revolutionary Claim,}
{ Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded b Danl Boyd Clerk,
Book E  Vol. 7 Page 101
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18.797

John Weaver

For Declaration

A. Pension
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State of Tennessee }
White County }  SS

On this 10 day of October 1832 personally appeared before the Justices of the Court of pleas and quartersession for said County, in Open Court John Weaver a resident of said County and state aged about seventy 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 entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. 
  He lived in what is now East Tennessee in the County of Washington- He entered the service, against the Cherokee Indians as a Volunteer; to the best of his recollection it was in the month of July 1778- His Captain was Jacob Brown the name of his lieutenant he cannot remember- He believes that James Sevier, the old Governor’s son was the Ensigned- Col John Sevier, who subsequently became Governor of Tennessee, had the chief command and then held the rank of Colonel- this was a three months long - they started agains the Indians t a place called “the over hill Towns.” They marched through the wilderness a considerable distance, towards the  head of Saluda River 
They were compelled to return for the want of provisions the calculation having been, that they could reach the Indian Towns, before their Stock of provisions would give out; and that they could these supply themselves- the calculation they failed- and were compelled to abandon their first design of going as far as the 
Towns. Notwithstanding this engagement was for three months he does not believe he was out more than six weeks, being dismissed from the service at a place called Indian creek near “the Bald Mountain.”
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His second tour was also for three months, and served it out. He volunteered in the Company of Spies Commanded by Captain James Moore: this company only consisted of forty eight men 
His Lieutenant was by the name of Hubbard, who was often wards known in the service as Col. Hubbard. His ensign was Francis Bird. Their particular duty, assigned to them, was to act as spies between the mouth of Nolichucky River (which empties into French broad) and Bays Mountain   This was a distance of about forty miles, and their orders were tO travel it once a week, in order to make such discoveries as we could-  These orders, he states, were literally complies with-  They were not in any battles or skirmish- they took only four prisoners-  These prisoners were afterwards exchanged for prisoner that the Indians had taken from the whites- He received and, regular, or written discharge-  But with the balance of the Company, was “dismissed” on Dick creek, at a place called then “ the Swan ponds,” in what is now the county of Greene East Tennessee- this second tour he thinks was 1778.
 His third tour, he went out as a substitute in the year 1781 for one Daniel Delaney— this was for three months which he served out entirely, and he thinks two months over. Although he only claims for the three months-  His Captain was Thomas Wood- the name of his lieutenant he has forgotten-  William Murphy was the Ensign=
John Sevier at this time likewise, had the chief command 
They marched against the Cherokees, and took the Town called “the ectotatown.” From there they continued this march to some town on the Hiwassee River, and burnt the Town and destroyed the crops- From there they marched to some towns on Shoemake creek, which empties into the Eastanallee River- The also burnt these towns and destroyed the crops- From there last mentioned towns they proceeded to some towns on the Eastanallee River, & burnt them and destroyed the crops.
From there, they marched up the Hightower Riiver
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-to some towns which in like manner they destroyed- and killed Seven Indians. From there they returned by the way of Coosawatter River and burnt and destroyed some more Towns 
From there they came to the three forks of Hiwassee, and held a treaty with the Indians and made peace-  From there, they went to Little Tennessee, travelled down it to its mouth and then ascended the Big Tennessee to Echota, and there also held a treaty and made peace- They sent some spies to the Chickamogga towns, with the hope of ascertaining their willingness to treat, but ascertained that there was no hope of effecting it- nor were they able to fight them- the Indians there, had a large body of effective men and continued hostile- From the Town of Echols, on being “dismissed”, after the treaty, this Declarant returned home- this terminated his services, with the exception of short excursions occasionally on the frontier for which he claims nothing- He knows of no living witness nearer than Clay County Kentucky, by whom he can prove these services- If he was able to go to Kentucky he thinks he could make the proof by one Samuel Weaver- But he is poor- old - infirm- and a afflicted and cannot obtain the testimony 
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 agency in any state-

Answers to the questions prescribed by the war department and propounded severally by the Court.

1st He was born 31st March 1762 near Campden South Carolina-

2- He has now no record of his age- he had one in a Bible but thinks it was torn out or lost while his youngest child had it, going to school-

-3 when called into service each time, he lived in Washington County, now East Tennessee, the apartment of N. Carolina since the revolution he removed to Lawrence district SC. From there he removed to Pendleton South Carolina- From there he removed to Boncomb County N.C. From there he removed to Clairbourne county East Tennessee- From there he removed to White County Tennessee where he now resides and has resided about Twenty six years-
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4  Heirs first and second towns, he volunteered- that last tour he was a substitute for Daniel Dulany-

5- As his services were exclusively against the Indians he knew no other officers, or Regiments than those he has named - “ The General Circumstances” of his service, he has already given

6- He never received a regular discharge as above stated- 

7- He states the names of the following individuals to whom he is known in his present neighborhood who can testify as to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution viz- William Glenn, merchant, Sparta- Jesse Lincoln.  William Simpson- Genl- John W- Simpson Revd. Henry Burton and Revd Andrew Mc Bride and Abel Pearson.-
                             John Weaver Sur
                                His X mark

Sworn to subscribed in open court 10th Oct 1832
Just Jacob A Lane clerk by N. Oloham D. C.

We- Henry Burton a clergyman residing in said county and Abel Pearson residing in the same do hereby Certify that we are well acquainted with [ “Samuel Weaver’ has been crossed out] John Weaver who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing Declaration: that we believe him to be seventy years of age that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of revolution and that we concur in that opinion, never having heard it doubted or disputed- sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid-

Sworn to and subscribed in open Court 10 Oct 1832
Just Jacob A Lane Clk by N. Oloham D.C.
   
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations 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 appears to them that the said Henry Burton who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in said county and that Abel Pearson who has also signed the same is a resident of said county and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit- 

John Jell (seal)
Elijah Frost (seal)
Henry Burton (seal)
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State of Tennessee 
White County 

 I Jacob A Lane clerk of the Court of pleas and Quarter sessions in and for the county of White aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the origin proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John Weaver for a pension

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the 22nd day of April A. D. 1833.

Just Jacob A Lane clerk of White county Court By N. Oloham D. C.
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[this doc is poorly scanned some words are illegible]

December the 1 1800 of true account of the age of John Weaver children………

Polly Weaver was born December the ____ the year of our Lord 1783
Jessee Weaver was born March the 7[?] in the year of our Lord 1786
Benjamin Weaver was born November the 5 day  the year of our Lord 1788
Sally Weaver was born November the 9 [?] day in the year of our Lord 1790                                                    

in the year 1792
John Weaver was born November the 18th day
Crecy Weaver was born April the 15th day the year of our Lord 1795
Samuel Weaver was born February 20 [?] in the year of our Lord 1798…………..
Frances Weaver Weaver [Weaver is written twice] was born August 18 in the year of our Lord 1800
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The following is the Declaration of Frances Weaver of the County of white in the State of Tennessee . Om order to obtain the Benefit of the 3rd Section of the act of Congress of this 4th July 1836. And of the first Section of the act of 3rd March 1837. And all other subsequent - acts of Congress in Relation to Granting the widow of Revolutionary soldiers half pay-

State of Tennessee } SS
White County } on this 6th day of February 1850 personally appeared before me William C. Johnson an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county Frances Weaver aged Ninety five years who being duly sworn according to law on her oath makes the following Declaration in order to obtain the Benefit of the provision made by the several acts of Congress in Relation to the Granting of half pay to the widows & orphans of Deceased Revolutionary Soldiers_ _
That she was married to John Weaver who was a private in the war of the Revolution, and who also was a Revolutionary pensioner as appears more fully from his certification granted at the war office of the United States on this 18th day of July 1833. And which is herewith filled & made apart of this Declaration and for the particular services of her said Husband She refers to his Declaration Now on file in the War Office
She further Declares that she was married to the said John Weaver in Penelton County in the  State of South carolinia on the 20th day of January- 1783 and that her husband
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-the aforesaid John Weaver died on the third day of October 1845- And that She still remains his Widow-
                         Frances Weaver
                              Her X mark
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written, before me }
William C Johnson
Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee } SS
White County } Be it known that before me William C. Johnson a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Samuel Weaver and made Oath in due form of law that he “ Seen his Brother John Weaver and Frances Weaver married in the County of Penelton in the State of South Carolina where the law did not require the issuance of Marriage License, And that the said John Weaver died in the County of White in the State of Tennessee on the third day of October 1845, and that the said Frances Weaver still remains his widow- 
                              Samuel Weaver
                                    His X mark

Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 6th} day of February 1850.} 
    William C. Johnson (seal)
         Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee } SS
White County}. Be it Known that before me William C. Johnson a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Benjamin Weaver and made oath in due form of law. That he is a son of John Weaver who drew a
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-pension and died on the third day of October 1845. And at his death there was found amongst his papers a memorandum of his Children’s ages, which is herewith inclosed, that the family Record was in some way destroyed 
And that his mother still remains the widow of his father-
                         Benjamin Weaver

Sworn and Subscribed before me }
This 6th day of February 1850}
William C Johnson (seal)
Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee }SS
White County } I William C. Johnson a Justice of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Frances Weaver the above and foregoing applicant from bodily infirmity is wholy unable to attend at the court house of the County. Given under my hand and seal this 6th day of Feb 1850
                               William C Johnson (seal)
                                Justice of the peace
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State of Tennessee }
White County}. I George G Dibrell clerk of White County Court hereby Certify that William C Johnson Esquire whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit and certificate is now and was at the Time of Signing the same on acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned and entitled to full faith and credit
        In Testimony where of I have hereto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Office in Sparta the 7th day of February A D 1850
Test G. G. Dibrell Clerk of White County Court


14091
Frances Weaver
Widow of John
Tennessee
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N 18797
John Weaver
White Co
Tennessee 
From 1778 private 71/2 months
$25.

Moore
Hubbard
Brown
Sexier
N6
Misters Nelson & Anderson
[‘Jacob A Jons’ is crossed out] Clerk
Sparta
Tennessee
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BRIEF in the case of John Weaver
County of White ~~ in the State of Tennessee 
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or Judge? Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? It does

3. Hold is he ? 70 years

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period.                 Duration of Service.
July In 1778 vol.    1 months 14 days
Vol 2 d.                   3 months 
 1781.                       3 months

Rank Private (1778 vol)
Rank Subt.    (1781)

Names of General and field Officers under whom he served.
Col Sevier Capt Brown
Captain Moore
Col Hubbard
Capt Thomas Moore

5. In what battles was he engaged?

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? East Tennessee Washington Co

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary evidence

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? And if so, in what respect?     not authenticated

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

John N Ashton [?]
Examining Clerk
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____ & 1812
___ Section
__S:MLB

September 25, 1930

Mrs. J. A. Stephan
Box 134
Sealy, Texas

Dear Madam:

  You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 11239, that John Weaver was born March 31, 1762, near Camden, South Carolina.

  While residing in that part of North Carolina, which was later Washington County, Tennessee, he enlisted in July, 1778, and served six weeks as a private in Captain Jacob Brown’s company, Colonel John Sevier’s North Carolina regiment, in an expedition against the Indians. Later in 1778, he enlisted and served three months in Captain James Moore’s North Carolina company of spies. He enlisted in 1781, served five months as a private in Captain Thomas Wood’s company, Colonel John Sevier’s North Carolina regiment, in an expedition against the Indians, assisted in burning and destroying many Indian towns and was present at the making of two peace treaties.
  After the Revolution, he lived in Lauens [‘Lawrence’ is crossed out] District and Pendleton District, South Carolina, Buncombe County, North Carolina, Claiborne County, Tennessee, and had been living in 
White County, Tennessee, for twenty-six years, when he was allowed pension on his application executed October 10, 1832.
  He died October 3, 1845, in White County, Tennessee.
  The soldier married January 20, 1783, in Pendleton County, South Carolina, Frances, her maiden name not stated, who was born in 1775.
  In 1850 she was living in White County, Tennessee
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Their children were:

Polly.          born December 19, 1783
Jessee       born March 7, 1786
Benjamin    born November 5, 1788, living in 1850
Sally            born November 9, 1790
John            born November 18, 1792
Crecy          born April 13, 1795
Samuel        born February 20, or 26, 1798
Frances       born August 18, 1800
_____________________________________

It appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 42061, that John Weaver enlisted July 3, 1777, place not stated, served as private in Captain Clement Hall’s company. He was in the battle of Monmouth and was taken prisoner at Charleston, South Carolina. After his exchange, he was discharged, having served three years in all.
  He was allowed pension on his application executed October 12, 1821, at which time he was sixty-five years of age and was living in Lenore County, North Carolina.
  It was not stated that he was married.
  The above noted are histories of the only soldiers named John Weaver, who served with the North Carolina troops, that are found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.

  Very truly yours

W. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner 

-2-
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Frances Weaver
Widow of John 
Tennessee 
Rejected
See let 5th April 1850 to Hon J. N. Savage

(Was not a widow on the 7 July 1838
11239
Act 7 July 1838
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WAR DEPARTMENT.

Revolutionary Claim.

I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, John Weaver of the State of Tennessee who was a private in the army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Twenty five dollars and —— cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of Sep, in every year.

GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Eighteenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty three

John Bell
Acting Secretary of War

Examined and}
Countersigned.}

J L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
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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 Weaver which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?  yes

II. Did the declaration 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 declaration 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 amout [amount] of pension he is entitled? Yes

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? Citizens only

XII If the clergyman’s affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No

Clergymans affidavit or last page of a declaration beginning at the place marked This ____ with red G. K. Overlooked in examination perhaps

XIII. If 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? Yes

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?

XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Answered

EXPLANATORY NOTES.

QUERE V.  In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long her 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 he 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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1889
Aug 3 L C Draper- history Prev
1915. July 8. History to Miss Harriet Talbot. 25. Highland St. S. Nashville Tenn aw
(See her letter in Samuel Weaver N. C. S 3516)

1929- Mar. 21, Hist to Mrs. Hugh Hanna. NEE.

1929. Nov. 5. Hist. to Lester Weaver A. N.Y.

1930, Sept 25 Hist to Mrs J. A. Stephen NCS

1934 Oct. 17 Tombstone data to War Dept.

11,239
P.O. Frances Weaver

Service:  _________
Enlisted: ____________, 18
Discharged: _________, 18
Application filed: ______, 18
Alleges: ___________
Re-inlisted:__________
Attorney: ___________
P.O. ________________
_______Recognized. _______Contract.
______ Cert. Of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
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Route, Weaverville
Aug. 18, 1928.

To the Commissioner of Pensions 

 Dear Sir
              John Weaver was in Revolutionary War under Sevier, He was pensioned as a ‘Private in White Co. Tenn. in 1833 when 75years of age. Kindly give me what your Pension Records given of this fact.
  Thanking you in advance
   I remain yours
   Bessie B Hanna
Mrs Hugh 

P. S. John Weaver born 1758

[stamped] Pension Office
                   U. S.
                   Aug 20 1928
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[stamped] Pension Office
                   U. S.
                    Oct 122 1928

Weaverville N. C.
Oct. 10. 1928

To the Commissioner of Pensions  
 Dear Sir:
                 I a writing to ask for the record of John weaver of White County Tennessee in the Revolutionary War, for D.A.R.
  Our records state he was in War under Sevier, we do not which “Sevier” as there were several.
 John Weaver was Pensioned in White Co. Tenn. in 1830 when 75years of age

  Thanking you in advance for cert proof
(Mrs. H) Yours B. B. Hanna

Thanking you for an early reply. B. H.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. SOUTH
Lester Weaver. M. A., B. D., Pastor

TUCKERMAN,
______, ARKANSAS

SEP. 9, 1929.

CLERK of the 
Pension Office,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:
  Will you please send me all the facts you have regarding JOHN WEAVER. He was pensioned as a Revolutionary Soldier from White County, Tennessee in 1833. I which all the facts you have also regarding his family. Be sure to send me the names of all his children. Also the names of his wife and all you can learn about her. Also all about his father and mother and brothers and sisters. Also all about the offices he held and where.
  THE FACT IS I WICH EVERY BIT OF INFORMATION ABOUT HIM YOU HAVE ON RECORD.
 I surely thank you for this kindness your are rendering me.
  Sincerely,
      Lester Weaver.
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Sealy, Texas
Aug. 18, 1930

Bureau of Pensions
E. W. Morgan, Com.

Dear Sir,-

In reply to your note of July26, 1930, I am giving the information received from North Carolina Historical Commission, which is as follows:

Halifax July 25, 1783. Journal of the proceedings of the Commission appointed by Act of Assembly passed may 1783 to Liquidate any finally set the account of the offi
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-cers & soldiers of the Continental Line of the State of No. Carolina.
Allowed Jno. Weaver, soldier for pay and deficiency of clothing to Jany. 1, 1782, Including Interest to August 1, 1783
    L 171.9.11

Same North Carolina Revolutionary Army Accounts, Vol. II, page 23, folio 2., 

A. K. Newsome 
Secretary
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If this is sufficient I would be glad to have any information you have at hand on Jano. Weaver, Rev. Soldier of North Carolina.

Very truly,
Mrs. J. A. Stephan
Box 134
Sealy, Texas


[oval stamp] Aug 22 1930
                       Bureau of Pensions
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WAR DEPARTMENT
Office of the Quartermaster General
Washington

Oct 11 1934 _____1933

Memorandum for 

The Surgeon General,
Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department,
Commandant, United States Coast Gurard, Treasury Department 
The Commission of Pensions, Interior Building.
General Accounting Office, F Street, between 4th & 5th, N. W.

1.  The attached application has been submitted to this office for Government headstone to be erected at the grave of the decedent named Theron. In order that the proper inscription may be placed on the stone it would be appreciated if your office would verify the name and service on the application, checking and making such corrections in red ink as may be necessary to show the correct spelling of the name and complete designation of the organizations.

2.  In addition, please advise State from which decedent came.

Request for marker by Mrs. W. W. Johnson, Sparta, Tenn.

1-OK ___
[stamped] Received
                   Oct 13 1934
                   ______ _____ ____
                   Vets. Adm.
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October 17, 1934
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

BA-J/MCS
John Weaver, R. 11239

The Quartermaster General
Memorial Branch
War Department
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

  Reference is made to your request for information in regard to John Weaver, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.

  The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, R. 11239, based upon the military service of John Weaver.

  He was born March 31, 1762, near Camden, South Carolina.

  While residing in that part of North Carolina which was later Washington County, Tennessee, he enlisted in July, 1778, and served six weeks as a private in Captain Jacob Brown’s company in Colonel John Sevier’s North Carolina regiment and was enggged [engaged] in an expedition against the Indians. Later in 1778 he enlisted and served three months in Captain James Moore’s North Carolina company of spies. He enlisted in 1781 and served five months as private in Captain Thomas Wood’s company in Colonel John Sevier’s North Carolina regiment, was in an expedition against the Indians, assisted in furring and destroying many Indian towns and was present at the making of two peace treaties.

  After the Revolution John Weaver lived in Laurens District and Pendleton District in South Carolina, Buncombe County North Carolina, Claiborne County in Tennessee, and had been living in White County, Tennessee, for twenty-six years when he applied for pension October 10 1832. His claim for pension was allowed.

  He died October 3, 1845, in White County Tennessee.
  The application for headstone (O.Q.M.G. Form 523) is herewith returned.

Very truly yours 
A.D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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Rev.  Rev. &1812 Wars section.
Wa_____ ADY

November 5, 1929.

Lester Weaver,
Tuckerman,
Arkansas.

Dear Sir:

  I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 11239, it appears that John Weaver was born March 31, 1762 near Camden, South Carolina.
  While residing in that part of North Carolina which was later Washington County, Tennessee, he enlisted in July 1778and served six weeks as a private in Captain Jacob Brown’s company, Colonel John Sevier’s North Carolina Regiment, in an expedition against the Indians. Later in 1778 he enlisted and served three months as a Spy in Captain James Moore’s North Carolina Company of spies. He enlisted in 1781, served five months as a private in Captain Thomas Wood’s Company, Colonel John Sevier’s North Carolina Regiment, in an expedition against the Indians, assisted in burning and destroying many Indian towns and was present at the making of two peace treaties. 
  After the Revolution, he lived in Laurens [‘Lawrence’ is crossed out] District
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-and Pendleton District, South Carolina; Buncombe County, North Carolina, Claiborne County, Tennessee, and had been living in White County, Tennessee, for twenty-six years when he was allowed pension on his application executed October 10, 1832.
  He died October 3, 1845 in White County, Tennessee.
  The soldier married January 20, 1783 in Pendleton county, South Carolina, Frances, herr maiden name is not stated, who was born in 1755.
  Their children were:

Polly         born December 19, 1783.
Jessee      born March 7, 1786.
Benjamin  born November 5, 1788, living in 1850.
Sally          born November 9, 1790.
John          born November 18, 1792.
Crecy        born April 13, 1795.
Samuel      born February 20 or 26, 1798.
Frances     born August 18, 1800.

Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH
Commissioner.
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March 21, 1929

Mrs. Hugh Hanna
R. R. 1, Weaverville
North Carolina

Madam:

  I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 11239, it appears that John Weaver was born, March 31, 1762, near Camden, South Carolina.

  While residing in that part of North Carolina which was later Washington County, Tennessee, he enlisted in July, 1778, and served six weeks as a private in Captain Jacob Brown’s Company, Colonel John Sevier’s North Carolina Regiment, in an expedition against the Indians. Later in 1778, he enlisted and served three months as a Spy in captain James Moore’s North Carolina Company of Spies. He enlisted in 1781, served five months as a private in Captain Thomas Wood’s Company, Colonel John Sevier’s North Carolina Regiment, in an expedition against the Indians, assisted in burning and destroying many Indian towns, and was present at the making of two peace treaties.
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After the Revolution, he lived in Laurens [‘Lawrence’ is crossed out] District and Pendleton District, South Carolina; Buncombe County, North Carolina, Claiborne County, Tennessee, and had been living in White County, Tennessee for twenty-six years when he was allowed pension on his application executed October 10, 1832.
  He died, October 3, 1845, in White County, Tennessee.
  The soldier married January 20, 1783, in Pendleton County, South Carolina, Frances, her maiden name is not stated, who was born in 1755.
  In 1850, she was living in White County, Tennessee.

Their children were:

Polly          born December 19, 1783.
Jessee      born March 7, 1786
Benjamin   born November 5, 1788, living in 1850.
Sally           born November 9, 1790.
John           born November 18, 1792.
Crecy         born April 13, 1795.
Samuel      born February 20 or 26, 1798.
Frances     born August 18, 1800.

Respectfully, 
H. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., ________, 19__

In reply to your request of ____, received ______ for a statement of the military history of John Weaver a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow’s) application for pension on file in this Bureau.

Dates of Enlistment or Appointment.
July 78 6 weeks
        78 3 mos
        81 5 mos
Rank
Pvt

OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
Captain.
Jacob Brown
James Moore
Thomas Wood

Colonel
John Sevier
John Sevier
John Sevier

State.
N. C.

Battles engaged in, destroyed Indian towns

Residence of soldier at enlistment, Washington Co. East Tenn, there a part of N. C.

Date of application for pension, Oct. 10, 1832 His cl. Al.

Residence at date of application, White County. Tenn.

Age at date of application, b.Mar. 31, 1762 near Camden S. C. 

Remarks: SOL. Mar in Pendleton Co. S. C. Jan 20, 1783. Frances born in 1755. He died Oct.3, 1845 in White Co. Tenn. Children Polly b. Dec 19, 1783. Jessee b. Mar. 7, 1786. Benjamin. B. Nov. 5, 1788. Sally b. Feb. 20, 1798. Frances b. Aug. 18, 1800 
Soldiers brother Samuel lived in White Co. Tenn in 1850

Note
  The last child’s name has Weaver twice and the ‘c’ and ‘e’ are badly written but as the mother was Frances I wrote it that way. I made no mention of rejection of widows claim as it was purely legal-

Respectfully 
Commissioner.