Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3,342, William Everett, Va.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
VA. 
Everett, William  
MAR 26[?] 1969

NUMBER
S 3.342 
carded

CONTENTS
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13682
East Tennessee
William Everett 
of Marion Co in the State of East Tennessee
who was a Private in the company commanded
by Captain Morton of the Regiment commanded by Col  Perkins in the Virginia
line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee
at the rate of 20 Dollars  no Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3d day of May
1833 and sent to B.
Cannon Dallas C
Arrears to the 4th of March
Semi-anl. allowance ending Sept
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40.00
10____
$50
   
⎨ Revolutionary Claim,
    Act June 7, 1832.

Recorded by Daniel  Boyd Clerk
Vol. 7    Page 42


See letter to P Agt 29 March
1836 - Letter to D. Everitt 7.
Dec 1838
Letter to auditor Augt 9th
1842.  Dead
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Paid at the Treasury under the
act of April 6th 1838 from Mar 4th
1837 to Dec 31st 1840. Agent notified
Sept  9th 1842
Paid as above a balance unpaid
on settlement Augt 10th 1842 for his
pension from March 4 1857 to the 31stDec 1840. Agent notified Oct
18th 1842.
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State of Tennessee, Marion County
On this 9th day of April in the year 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Honorable Nathaniel W. William one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Lam and Equity for the State of Tennessee afore said, at a Court ow sitting at the Courthouse in the town of Jasper for Marion County aforesaid, William Everett a resident of said County of Marion and State aforesaid aged sixty-nine 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 7th, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officer and served as herein stated that is to say he entered the service according to his number or turn (or was drafted) in Captain Jo. Morton's Company of Militia in Pittay amid [?]  County (Virginia) and was marched in the year 1781 early in the year and immediately after being drafted as aforesaid under the Command of Genl Stephens, Col Peter Perkins and Capt. Jo Morton from Pittsylania County Virginia to Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina and was in the battle called Guilford battle where Genl Greene had the command of the American troops Col Washington to lead had command of the American Light horse, and where Cornwallis commanded the British forces. Yarleton had the command of the British Light horse, Col Lea of the American Light -horse was taken prisoner by the British and retaken by the Americans during the battle. This applicant retreated with the army to troublesome Ironworks when they arrived some time in the night after the battle was fought and remained there a few days (through on four as well as this applicant remembers) in which time the army collected and pursued the British to Ransom's mill on Deep river in Chatham County North Caroline as this applicant thinks when between fifteen and twenty prisoners were taken, and this applicant was with those of Capt. Morton's Company the remained ordered to guard the prisoners and march them to Halifax Courthouse, Va, when this applicant was discharged as well as those who served in his company, that remained by their Capt. Jo Morton which discharge is herewith exhibited. This applicant served three months this tour. He returned home from Halifax Courthouse and soon after went to the head of a [?]lston [?]
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the name of the County not recollected, in Virginia, and there entered[?] in the place of John Pain who was a drafted militia man and served in his place under Captain Jesse Hoakins against the Indians (in the year 1782). A three-month tour and was during said service stationed at Hotson's [?] ford on said Holston river for some time, this applicant was in no engagement with the Indians during this tour, he returned and was discharged by Capt. Hoakins which discharge is last but the applicant don't recollect how or when. This applicant served the before mention tours so he states making in all six months, this applicant before he was drafted was in several short expeditions as a volunteer he recollects being once marched by Capt Morton from Pittsylvania County to Halifax old Courthouse both in Virginia but has no recollection about hos long he served in those expeditions, he thinks but a few weeks at a time.
this declarant states that according to the record of his father he was born in Richmond County Virginia on the 24th of May 1763, he has no record of his age himself but his father had and he well recollects the year and date from frequently having been the one his father had, he does not know what has become of it. His father died in Halifax Co. Va. about thirty years since and since this applicant [a]test that state this applicant expects the record is [?] in his brother John Everett possession who is living in Caswell County N.C. if alive.
He resided in Pittsylvania Co. VA as stated when he entered the service and resided there (except four or five months while he was at the head of Holstow) about two years after the Revolutionary war terminated, he then removed to Bedford Co. VA & resided there about four years, from there he removed to Caswell County N.C. and lived there five years.  & then removed to Hawkins County in this state, (L..?) and lived there about eighteen years & then removed to [B..?] Co. Ten. and resided there about sixteen years and removed from there to this County (Marion) and he resided here eighteen months and still resides here. 
He states that he has no documentary evidence of his services except the discharge herewith exhibited nor is there any living witness
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of his services that he can obtain without great deal of trouble and expense of it all.
He also states that he is known in his present neighborhood to John C. Everett a Clergyman and John Martin who can testify as to his character for ?nacity and good behavior, and as to his services as a soldier of the Revolution.
He hereby relinquishes very claim whatever to a pension or annuity [?] the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll at the Agency of any state. Sworn to and subscribed the day + year aforesaid Wm. J. Frundefer Clerk [signature] William Everett

We John C. Everett a clergyman residing in the County of Marion and John Martin residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Everett who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be sixty -nine years of age, that he is  [?] and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid. [signature] W.J. Standefer Clerk, H Everett John Martin
And the said Court do here by declare their 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 stated and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that John C. Everett who has signed the proceeding certificate is a Clergyman resident in Marion County and that John Martin who has also signed the same is a resident in the County aforesaid and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit. Nath. Z. William [title ?]
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I Wm J. Standefer Clerk of the Circuit Court of Marion County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of William Everett for a pension.
Seal
In Testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and private seal (not having a seal of office) at office the 9th day of April in the year of our Lord 1833-
Wm. J. Standefer Clk.
I certify that William J. Standefer is Clerk of Marion Circuit Court and that his signature is Genuine and that there is no seal of office for said Court
April the 9th, 1833
James Standefer M. C.
Pension
Declaration
William Everett
25090
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No. 25090 William Everett, Marion o Tennessee
from 1781, [? 6 months
B.B. Cannon, Dallas CH, Marion Co., Tennessee
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War Department, Pension Office, 183
Sir: The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832 has been examined and the papers are herewith returned. the following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules and the subjcined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. these points to which you attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with ... [text blacked out] you return your papers to this Department... you will, by complying with this request... claim
A Statement showing the Service of William Everett Marion Co. Tennessee
(Period when service render) 1781- 3 months - (Rank) Private
(Rank, Field Officer) Cpt Morton Genl Stones, Carl Perkins, Capt. Askins
(Current Age, residence at start) 69 years, Pittsburgh... [?] (Proof) Traditional evidence
Sub 1782 3 months 
Said he served general ... before he was drafted but they are indefinite
I am respectfully, your obedient servant, J. L. Edwards, Commisioner of Pensions



Sub 1782 3  months Col Perkins
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**REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832**  

The following regulations have been adopted:  

This law has been interpreted to apply to both the **line** and **every branch of the Staff of the Army**. It includes, under the terms **"Continental Line," "State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers,"** all persons who were enlisted, drafted, or volunteered and were bound to military service. However, it does **not** apply to those who were occasionally employed with the army under civil contracts, such as clerks to commissaries and storekeepers, teamsters, boatmen, etc. Additionally, persons who served on private armed vessels, as well as those who acted as patrols or guarded specific places at night without being in actual military service, are excluded from the benefits of the law.  

### **Classes of Eligible Cases Under This Law:**  
1. **Regular Troops**  
2. **State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers**  
3. **Persons employed in the Naval Service**  
4. **Indian Spies**  

Since records of the **regular troops** of the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons applying under this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians, or privates must first submit the **following declaration** before a **Court of Record** in the county where they reside. Any court with a legally recognized **seal and Clerk** is considered a Court of Record.  

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### **DECLARATION**  
**In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of June 7, 1832**  

**State of** _______ **County of** _______  
On this ___ day of ________, personally appeared before the Court of ________, **A.B.**, a resident of ________ in the County of ________, State/Territory/District of ________, aged ___ 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 provisions made by the Act of Congress passed on June 7, 1832:  

That he enlisted in the **Army of the United States** in the year **(insert year)** and served in the **(insert regiment and branch of service)** under **(insert commanding officers)**.  

**(Here, the applicant should provide details such as the names and ranks of field and company officers, the time they left service, any additional enlistment terms, rank, names of officers, location of residence at the time of enlistment, battles participated in, and the regions through which they marched.)**  

He hereby **relinquishes** every claim to a **pension or annuity** except for the present one and declares that his name is **not on the Pension Roll** of any agency in any state, or if listed, only in the agency of the State of **(insert state name)**.  

**Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above stated:**  
**A.B. (Signature of Applicant)**  

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### **Certificate of the Court**  
The Court hereby declares their opinion that the above-named applicant was a **Revolutionary soldier** and served as stated.  

I, **(Name of Court Clerk)**, Clerk of the Court of **(Name of Court)**, hereby certify that the foregoing document contains the original proceedings of the said Court regarding the application of **(Applicant's Name)** for a pension.  

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this ___ day of _______, ____.  

**(Signature of Clerk)**  
**(Official Seal)**  

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### **Additional Proof Requirements for State Troops, Volunteers, or Militia:**  
All applicants, **except those from the New Hampshire Militia or State Troops of Virginia**, must submit a **declaration similar to the above**, with the following additions:  

We, **A.B.**, a clergyman residing in **(location)**, and **C.D.**, residing in **(same location or elsewhere)**, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with **(applicant’s name)**, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. We believe him to be **(applicant’s age)** years of age. He is widely reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a **soldier of the Revolution**, and we fully concur with this opinion.  

Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above stated.  

(Then follows the **Court’s certificate**, affirming the investigation, confirming the applicant’s statements, and attesting to the credibility of the witnesses.)  

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### **Proof of Service Requirements**  
Every applicant must submit the **best available proof of service**. Ideally, this includes the **original discharge or commission**. If neither is available, the applicant must state this under **oath** and provide, if possible, testimony from at least **one credible witness** who can give a **detailed account** of their personal knowledge regarding the applicant’s service.  

If no surviving witnesses exist, the applicant must **state this in their declaration** and provide all **relevant facts** that could assist in verifying their claim through historical records.
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### Regulations Under the Act of June 7, 1832  

The following regulations have been adopted:  

This law has been interpreted to apply to both the line and every branch of the Army Staff. It includes, under the terms "Continental Line," "State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers," all individuals who were enlisted, drafted, or volunteered and were bound to military service. However, it does **not** include those occasionally employed with the army under civil contracts, such as clerks to commissaries and storekeepers, teamsters, or boatmen. Additionally, persons who served on private armed vessels, acted as patrols, or were engaged in guarding specific locations at night without being recognized as active military personnel are **excluded** from the law’s benefits.  

#### Four General Classes Covered by This Law:  
1. **Regular Troops**  
2. **State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers**  
3. **Persons Employed in the Naval Service**  
4. **Indian Spies**  

Since rolls of the regular troops from the Revolutionary War are available in this Department, all persons claiming benefits under this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians, or privates must **first** apply by submitting a declaration. This declaration must be made before a **Court of Record** in the county where the applicant resides. Any court that has a seal and a clerk is considered a **Court of Record**.  

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### **Declaration Form**  
*To Obtain the Benefit of the Act of Congress (June 7, 1832)*  

**State:** [Insert State]  
**County:** [Insert County]  
**Date:** [Insert Date]  

I, **A. B.**, a resident of [Insert Location], personally appeared before [Insert Name], a judge in the county of [Insert County] in the State, Territory, or District of [Insert Name]. Being duly sworn, I declare:  

- That I enlisted in the **United States Army** in the year [Insert Year].  
- That I served in the **[Insert Regiment] Regiment** of the **[Insert Branch]**, under the command of [Insert Officer Names & Ranks].  
- That I left the service on [Insert Date].  
- That I served under multiple enlistments, with service details including rank, officers' names, and locations.  
- That I was engaged in the following battles [List Battles, If Any].  
- That I resided in [Town/County/State] at the time of enlistment.  
- That I marched through [List Areas of Service].  

I hereby relinquish any claims to a pension or annuity, except for the present claim. I affirm that my name is **not** on the pension roll of any state agency **or** is only listed under the agency in [Insert State].  

**Sworn to and subscribed** on the date above,  

**A. B.**  

*Certification by the Court:*  

The Court declares its opinion that the above-named applicant was a **Revolutionary War soldier** and served as stated.  

I, **[Clerk’s Name]**, Clerk of the Court of [Insert Court], certify that this document contains the original proceedings of the court regarding the pension application of **[Applicant's Name]**.  

In testimony whereof, I have set my hand and seal of office this **[Date]**.  

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### **Additional Documentation**  

If an applicant’s name cannot be found in the official records, they must provide additional proof per the guidelines in Note (j).  

For those claiming pensions based on service in State Troops, Volunteers, or Militia (except for the New Hampshire Militia and Virginia State Troops), the following additional certification is required:  

**We, A.B. (a clergyman residing in [Insert Location]) and C.D. (another resident), certify that we are well acquainted with [Applicant’s Name]** and confirm that he:  
- Is [Insert Age] years old.  
- Is reputed and believed in his community to have served in the Revolutionary War.  
- Has our full support in this claim.  

**Sworn and subscribed on the date above.**  

**Certification by the Court:**  

The Court, after investigation and required questioning by the War Department, declares that the applicant was a **Revolutionary War soldier** and served as stated. The Court further certifies that:  
- A.B., who signed above, is a **clergyman** residing in [Insert Location].  
- C.D., who also signed, is a **credible resident** of [Insert Location].  
- Their statements are considered reliable and truthful.  

I, **[Clerk’s Name]**, Clerk of the Court of [Insert Court], certify that this document contains the original proceedings in the matter of the pension application of **[Applicant's Name]**.  

**In testimony whereof, I have set my hand and seal of office this [Date].**  

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### **Proof Requirements**  

Applicants must provide the **best available proof** of service. Ideally, this should be the original **discharge** or **commission** papers. If unavailable, applicants must swear under oath that these documents are lost and instead submit testimony from **at least one credible witness** with personal knowledge of the applicant’s service.  

If no witness can be found, the applicant must:  
- State this fact in their declaration.  
- Provide a **detailed account** of their service, ensuring accuracy for comparison with known historical events.  

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### **Interrogatories for Applicants**  

The following **seven** questions must be answered and included in every applicant’s declaration:  

1. **Where and in what year were you born?**  
2. **Do you have a record of your age? If so, where is it kept?**  
3. **Where were you living when called into service? Where have you lived since the Revolutionary War? Where do you live now?**  
4. **How were you called into service—were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? If a substitute, for whom?**  
5. **State the names of any Regular Officers who served with you, as well as the Continental and Militia Regiments you recall. Describe the general circumstances of your service.**  
6. **Did you ever receive a discharge from service? If so, who issued it, and what became of it? If you held a commission, who signed it, and what happened to it?**  
7. **List individuals in your current neighborhood who can testify to your character and their belief in your Revolutionary War service.**  

The Court must ensure these answers are included in the declaration and should **provide their opinion on the truthfulness of the applicant’s statements**.  

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### **Special Considerations**  

- Applicants **unable to appear in court** due to bodily infirmity may submit their declaration before a **Judge or Justice of a Court of Record**. The official must certify that the applicant is unable to attend court.  
- All official acts by a **Judge, Justice, or Justice of the Peace** must be authenticated by the **Secretary of State, Territory, or Clerk of Court** under official seal.  
- No pension payments can be made for persons who **died before June 7, 1832**. If death occurred after this date but before the declaration was submitted, interested parties must provide court-certified evidence of the deceased’s service, death, and the legitimacy of the claim.  

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### **Authentication of Documents**  

- Certifications must be written on the **same sheet of paper** as the authenticated document. If this is not possible, the certification must be attached using **tape or ribbon**, with the seal covering both.  
- If an applicant’s name is **not found in official records**, they must submit affidavits from **two credible witnesses** detailing:  
  - The time of enlistment and discharge.  
  - The regiment, company, and line they served in.  
  - The magistrate administering the oath must certify the credibility of the witnesses.  
- All required **interrogatory answers** must be submitted along with the declaration to the **War Department**.  

Signed,  
**John Nashton**  

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this page is upside down but pertains to William Everett
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William Everett signatures? 
File 340
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Relates to William Everett
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Madisonian Office
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, SECOND COMPROLLER'S OFFICE. August 11, 1842
Under the Act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," the widow of William Everett, deceased, late ---------a Pensioner on the Roll of the Knoxville, Ten: Agency, at the rate of Twenty dollars and ---- cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1837 to the 31st Dec. .....? Respectfully yours, [signature: At..  St. Parish [?] Comptroller
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present
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Pension Agency
Knoxville, March 17, 1836 

James L. Edwards, Esq.,

Sir,  

Enclosed, you will find the original certificate of pension for William Everett, along with his affidavit. Upon reviewing my records, I have determined that Everett has not drawn his pension since September 4, 1833.  

Considering that I was not authorized to issue payment without further instruction from the Secretary of War, I respectfully request **guidance on this matter. Kindly return the enclosed documents along with your response.  

Respectfully, your obedient servant,  
A. Fine, Agent
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3342 INVALID  File. No. 3342 William Everett,
P.... line Act: June 7 1832 Index Vo, Am Page 114 Arrangement 1870
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Treasury Department
Second Comptroller's Office
October 8, 1842

Under the Act of April 6, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain pensioners and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the 3rd section of the Act of August 23, 1842, which extends the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from pension agents, the widow of William Everett, a pensioner on the roll of the Knoxville Agency, has been paid at this Department.  

Her pension, granted under the Act of June 1832, was at the rate of twenty dollars per annum. The unpaid balance was settled and paid from March 4, 1837, to December 31, 1840, with a final settlement made on **March 10, 1842.  

Respectfully yours, 
[Signature]
Hon. R. Ross, Comptroller  

To the Commissioner of Pensions, 
Present
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Dallas Sc. H. C.

DallasFC
29th April 1833} - Free
May 22

Ten.
25090

[Vertical]
Pension Declaration
Hon: Lewis Cass
Sec. at War
Washington City
D.C
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April 27th  
A.C. Callas, J. 

Hon. J. Case,

Sir,  

I have sat on several pension claims before the three that have been returned. I would like to know their fate. The three claims returned to me today by the Post Masters were for:  Joseph Campbell, Demsey Lyner, William Metcalf. The claims that have not been returned are for:  
Solomon Stone, John Jones, Matthew Pryor, Thomas Kersey, Ransome Smith, An additional claim from Marion County, Tennessee, Thomas Gaunt, William Rogers James Roberts (I do not recall his Christian name) Samuel Hawkins(sent separately)  

If these claims have not reached the Department, please let me know. The mails have been very irregular throughout the past winter.  

The individuals for whom I have undertaken these claims are very anxious to know whether their claims have been admitted or not. Most of them are old and very poor. - B.B. Cannon
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Knoxville, November 27th, 38 

James L. Edwards  

Dear Sir,

Upon applying to the agent responsible for paying pensions at this location for the payment due to William Everett, my father, I was informed that I must make an application to the Department due to the expiration of eight months since the payment became due.  

Therefore, I enclose the necessary papers and respectfully request your prompt attention to this matter.  

Please address your response to me at Campbell Station, Knox County, Tennessee.  

Very respectfully,
Yr. Ob svt.   
Dunnett Everett