Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R 10,141, for David Stephenson, South Carolina
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
S.C.
Stephenson, David
Jane
NUMBER
R 10,141
CONTENTS
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12217
Jane Stevensen
Widow of Dan'l
Sept. 23. 1845
Act 7 July 1838

10141
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 July 1838 entitled an act Granting half pay and pensions to certain widow
State of South Carolina
Anderson District SS
Court of Ordinary
March 18th 1845
On this the 18th day of March 1845 personally appeared before the Honourable the Court of Ordinary in and for the District and State aforesaid the same being a Court of Record Mrs Jane Stephenson a resident of said District and State aged Seventy-five years past who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed on the 7th day of July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows. That she is the widow of David Stephenson who was a private soldier and served in the War of the Revolution and was at the Battle at Kings Mountain and was present when Charlestown was redeemed and during his services he was wounded on his head and right Knee by a sword and that she received a pension from the State of South Carolina for the Revolutionary services of her dead husband and at the time she made application for a pension she Surrendered all of her said Husbands discharges that she has no documentary evidence now in her possession of the services of her deceased husband. But has always understood and verrily believes that he served as private of Infantry and Cavalry during the period of the War of the Revolution in the State of South Carolina and that she prays the benefit of such evidence as may appear of Record on file at Collumbia [Columbia] South Carolina showing the services of her said husband - That she cannot be verry precise in her statements as she speaks from hearsay
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That her said husband resided at the time of his entering the service in the Northern portion of South Carolina and served in Col. Moffitt Ridgement [regiment] the Corps not known deponent further States that the said David Stephenson died on the 22nd day of September Eighteen hundred and Nineteen in Anderson District South Carolina and deponent further declares that the said David Stephenson removed to Abbeville District South Carolina soon after the War of the Revolution. Church where she first became acquainted with him and that she was legally married to the said David Stephenson on the 28th day of July Seventeen hundred and ninety in the District of Pendleton now Anderson and State last aforesaid By a Baptist minister name forggotten That she was no Documentary evidence further than her family Bible in the hand writing of her said husband and that the same has been in her possession ever since the death of her said husband which is here with produced. That she has remained a widow ever since the period of her said husbands death. That she was not married prior to her husbands service But was married proves to this first day of January 1794 was at the time above stated all of which will more fully appear by refference to the affidavit of her acquaintances and the Rolls of South Carolina.
Jane Stephenson
Sworn and subscribed on the 18th March 1845 in open court before me -
William Magee Judge of the court of ordinary of Anderson District S.C.
I further certify that the underlining was done before signing -
W. Magee O.A.D
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Ann Pressly - aged Eighty-two years past and Easter Pressly - aged sixty-nine years past - residents of Anderson District State of South Carolina Certify that we have been acquainted with David Stephenson intimately from the year 1785 until the time of his death and that he was always reputed to have been a faithful soldier in the American
cause we further certify that we were creditably informed that he was legally married prior to 1794 to Jane McCleskey - formerly - now Stephenson the declarant and that the said David died in Anderson District SC leaving Jane as his widow and that she is still his widow. And now obtaining annually from the State of South Carolina a stipend from the Revolutionary Services of the said David Stephenson her true husband.
Ann Pressly her mark X
Easter Pressly his mark X
Sworn to and Subscribed on this the 18 March 1845 in open court before me
William Magee ordinary and Judge of said court of Anderson District South Carolina

I further certify that Mrs. Ann Pressly and Easter Pressly are respectable persons and candidly certifies in testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand this the 18th day of March 1845.
W. Magee ordinary of Anderson District S. Ca.
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State of South Carolina
Anderson District
I William Magee Ordinary in and for said District do hereby certify that the foregoing are the original proceedings had before me on the 18th day of March 1845, in the matter of Mrs Jane Stephenson for a pension.
Given under my hand and seal of office the 18th of August A.D. 1845.
William Magee Judge of the court of ordinary for Anderson District So. Ca.
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July the 20 1803 David Stephenson was bor August the 7, 1761 and his wif was bor February the 28 day in the year 1770
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David Stephenson his bible and his hand and [illegible]
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David McCluskey Parker was born 16 day of March 1821
Alexander Parker was born October the 14 1822
Marget An Parker was bor 18 of August 1825
and Barran 15 January 1829
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David McCleskey Stephenson was born May the 18 in the yair 1791
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John Hammalton Stephenson was born December the 7 day 1792
David Stephenson [smudge] August
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David Stephenson and his wif Jain was married July the 28 [smudge maybe 1795] and David Stephenson was born August the day [smudge] in the year 1762 and his wif Jain was born February the 28 day in the year 1769.

Mary Ann Green Lee Stephenson was born October the 17 day in the year 1794
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James Henderson Stephenson was born March the 12 day in the year 1797
Samual McCleskey Stephenson
David
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July 25, 1939.

Mrs. C. G. Young
Proctor
Arkansas.

BA-J/ILL
David Stephenson
R. 10141

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter of July 10, 1939, in which you request a further search of the Revolutionary War records for David Stinson of York County, South Carolina, and suggest that his name may have been Stephenson.
Another search of the Revolutionary War records has been made and the record found of only one David Stephenson of South Carolina, under any spelling of the surname. He was deceased in 1840; however, his record is furnished you herein as shown in the papers in pension claim, R. 10141, based upon his service. This record may help you in the matter of elimination.
David Stephenson was born August 11, 1761, or 1762; the names of his parents were not shown. He was living at the time he entered service in the Revolutionary War in the northern part of the state of South Carolina. After the close of the war, he moved to Abbeville District, South Carolina; he lived later in Pendleton (later Anderson) District, that state.
David Stephenson died September 22, 1819 in Anderson District, South Carolina.
The soldier married July 28, 1790, in Pendleton District, South Carolina, Jane McCleskey (McClusky, etc.), who was born February 28, 1770. They were married by a Baptist Minister. The names of her parents were not given. Jane had first become acquainted with David Stephenson some time after the close of the Revolutionary War, in Abbeville District, South Carolina.
Jane Stephenson applied March 18, 1845, for the pension which might have been due on account of his service in the Revolutionary War. At that time, she resided in Anderson District, South Carolina.
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It was alleged then that David Stephenson served as a private in the South Carolina troops during the period of the Revolutionary War, that he was present when Charleston "was reduced", was in the battle of King's Mountain, was in the battles of Rocky Mount under Colonel Neal, in the battle of Hanging Rock under Colonel Thompson, in the battle of Wright's Bluff and served until the close of the war; also, that during his service, he was wounded on his head and right knee by a sword, specific dates not given. Her claim for pension was not allowed as she failed to furnish proof of service of six months in a regularly organized military corps as required by the pension laws.
Jane Stephenson, the soldier's widow, stated that the received a pension from the State of South Carolina on account of his service.
The following family data are recorded:
David McCleskey     Stephenson, born May 18, 1791.
John Hammalton     " " December 7, 1792.
Mary Ann Greenleaf " " October 17, 1794.
James Henderson     " " March 12, 1797.
Samuel McCleskey     " (blurred - no date given)
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David McCleskey Parker (?) born March 16, 1821
Alexander          " " October 14, 1822
Marget An         " " August 18, 1825.
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In 1845, Mrs. Ann Pressly, aged eighty-two years past, and Easter Pressly, aged sixty-nine years past, resided in Anderson District, South Carolina. They stated that they had been acquainted with the soldier, David Stephenson, since 1785. No relationship to the family was stated.
Very truly yours,
G. H. SWEET,
Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Did not mention the S.C. order to locate 1000 acres of land - Mrs. Finch

2.
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[first page]
1939 - July 25 - Hist. to Mrs. C. G. Young - SLL
[second page]
[start strikethrough] Acts of July 14, 1862 and [end strikethrough] March 3, 1873
REJECTED
10,141
P.O. [start strikethrough] Jane Stevenson [end strikethrough]
Jane Stephenson widow David Stephenson
Service:
Enlisted:
Discharged: Aug. 13, 1906
Application filed:
Alleges:
Re-enlisted:
Attorney:
P.O.
Recognized. Contract
Cert. of Dis. Searched for
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Proctor Ark.
July 10, 1939
[stamp] RECEIVED JUL 20 1939 MAIL SUB-DIV Reader No. 31 VETS ADM

Veterans Bureau
Washington D.C.

Gentlemen;
I wrote you some time ago asking for the Pension record for Revolutionay Services of David Stinson, who is listed under the list of Census of Pensioners, from South Carolina.
You so kindly wrote me that you had been unable to find it under any spelling. I know that it was spelled stinson- Stentson- Stenson, and that was the Scotch pronunciation of the name but the name is also spelled Stevenson too.
Will you please look into this a little further for me, as he is listed in the list, as being a resident of York Co S.C. in York Co, age 84 and is listed as David Senior.
Thanking you for the above,
I am very truly yours,
Mrs. C. G. Young
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David Stevenson
Warrant
1000 Acres
Recd. Bf.
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SOUTH CAROLINA,
PENDLETON DISTRICT.
By THOMAS STRIBLING, Commissioner of Location for the District aforesaid.
To any lawful Surveyor for said District.
You are hereby required to measure and lay out unto David Stevenson a Tract of Land in said District, containing one thousand acres, observing the Surveyor General's Instructions in laying out the same; and a true Plat thereof return into my office, within three months from this Day.
Given under my Hand and seal this 5th day of March 1808
Thos Stribling CLe
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Pension Office
October 2 1845
Sir,
The papers in the case of Jane Stevenson widow of David Stevenson under the act of 7 July 1838 have been examined and filed.
In order to adjust a claim upon the above act understandingly the commencement and duration of each tour of service with the names of the company and field officers under which if any performed must be clearly set forth. No such specification has been made in this case nor has there any proof whatever of David Stevensons service been produced. James Burn specifies in his testimony no one tour of service, he says in general times that he was with Stevenson in several battles - this if it be received as evidence would not be sufficient to establish the 6 mo service, he may possibly been engaged in all the battles named by witness and not have served more than 3 months. The warrant to locate land granted to David Stevenson, does not shew for what purpose it was given, there is no evidence whatever that it was for the service of Claimants husband rendered during the revolutionary war. The proof of service is wholly insufficient.
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The date of the marriage is not satisfactory. The paper purporting to be a family record does not be the impress of age sufficiently, unsustained by the testimony of living witnesses to make it proof of the date of this marriage in this case.
John H. Kilgore Esq
Monroe Ga

J.H. Kilgore
Oct. 2, '45
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Comptroller Genl's Office
Columbia So. Ca. March 28 /45
D Sir Your communication of the 23rd Inst./services in mistake to the Secretary of State, was rec'd this morning. As the original documents cannot be withdrawn. I have for your satisfaction, obtained and transcribed items.
Very Respectfully
For Comptroller Genl
Caval

The State of South Carolina
Anderson District
James Brown of said District came personally before me, and made oath that he was well acquainted with David Stevenson late of said Dist Dec.* during a considerable part of the Revolutionary war, and knew him to be a firm friend of Liberty, and fought with him in the Battles of Rocky Mount; Col. Thompson, Hanging Rock, Wrights Buff, on Santer Rick, under the command of Brigadier Genl Thos Sumpter: at Rocky Mount attached to Col. Neal's Reg't.
The other battles attached to Col. Hawthorne's Reg't. and then separated from the said David Stevenson. The David enlisting in the Regular service, and that he has reason to believe he served in Liberty's cause until the end of the war.
James Brown
Sworn and subscribed to this 29th day of Sept. A.D. 1829 Before Solomon Skelton J.P.

Anderson District
This is to certify that I have been for some time past personally acquainted with the above named James Brown, and that during the time he has supported the reputation of an honest man, and a man of undoubted voracity.
Given under my hand this 29th day of Sept. 1829
Solomon Skelton J. P.
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South Carolina
Anderson District
Jane Stephenson the above Petitioner came before me and made oath that the statements, set forth in her petition is the truth.
Jane Stevenson
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 30th Sept. 1829
John McPherson J.P.

This is to certify that I have for a number of years been acquainted with the above named Jane Stephenson, and that she has during that time supported a good character, and I have no hesitation in saying that her testimony is entitled to full credit.
30 Sept 1829
John McPherson J. P.

The Committee on Pensions to whom was refered the petition of Jane Stephenson, pray to be placed on the pension lists.
Respectfully Report
That they have considered the same and recommend that the prayer of the Petitioner be granted, and that she be allowed the annual sum of Thirty Dollars.
4th Dec. 1829
Sampson Pope
Chairman

David Stephenson having enlisted a man in his service which is approved of, is hereby discharged from the service.
W. Hampton
Lieut. Col. 9th Regt. L.D.
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12,207.
Sept. 23 1845
Jane Stevenson
July 7, 1838
10z 20c
J L Edwards Esq
Comms. of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
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Monroe Ga
Sept 4th 1845
Sir
I enclose you the Declaration of Mrs Jane Stevenson for a pension. Comptroller Genl of So Ca. writes me that his office shows no services rendered by David Stevenson husband of Jane. James Brown made affidavit of the Servies of Stephenson in 1829 which is filed in the Archives at Collumbia. I am informed James Brown drew a pension for the services rendered with Stevenson under the act of Congress of 7 June 1832 in Anderson District South Carolina if so his Declaration might define the length of this service he testifies to. We know of no person now living who was this service.
Yours-
John H Kilgore
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