Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16399, Henry Harris, Va.
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(S-1776)
SERVICE | | NUMBER
Va. | Harris, Henry | S.16399
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CONTENTS:
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6548
Kentucky
Henry Harris
of Madison in the State of Kentucky
who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] command by [blank] in the [illegible] 
time for 15 months Va. service
aw Apr 24.1908
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky
at the rate of 30 Dollars per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of March 1833 and sent to the R. P. Letcher
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 1832
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4th '33
75
25
$100
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Geo. C. Stiles Clerk
Book D Vol. 9 Page 43
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7045
Henry Harris
Declaration
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State of Kentucky
Madison County
On this 21st day of July 1832 personally appeared before me Christopher Harris, one of the Justices of the County Court for the County of Madison aforesaid Henry Harris a resident of said County aged 90 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 officers and [illegible] as herein stated.
That at the commencement of the Revolutionary war he resided in Orange County, Virginia, that early in the war, he thinks in 1776 he volunteered & went on a campaign against the Cherokee Indians & was absent about 6 months - the names of his officers he cannot recollect - that he afterwards moved to Henry County, Virginia, & went as a volunteer on a tour into North Carolina against the tories & was absent about 3 months - Early in 1781, as he thinks he went out as a volunteer in the militia & marched into North Carolina in order to join Genl Greene - was absent
about 3 months & returned & immediately again volunteered in the
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Militia & was in the service about Jamestown & Yorktown till a few days before Cornwallis surrendered - he thinks he was in command of Gus Lawson last tour he was out - & knows he went home a few days before the Surrender of Cornwallis in consequence of sickness. He states that his memory has failed him very much of late - that he knows he served the four tours he has stated, but the names of his officers & most of the Battalions have gone from him - that he has no documentary evidence in his possession of his services.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to & subscribed
the day & year aforesaid
Henry Harris
[footnote] 
Nancy Estis also made oath before me, Chr. Harrison Justice, at same time that she is the daughter of Henry Harris, who has signed the above declaration, that she is sixty two years of age - that she will recollect that her Father was in the Revolutionary war - that she recollects her mothers
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sending a horse for him to come home on in consequence of his being sick - She further states that she believes him to be 90 years of age from what she has always understood & from the Bible record - that she believes the forgoing statement of 
said Henry Harris, his father, to be true & that he rendered services as there stated-- that she has often  & again heard him make same statement in his younger days & that he has always been consistent in his account of his Revolutionary services - that said  Henry Harris has resided about 36 years in Madison County aforesaid when she has resided about same time.
Sworn and subscribed
the day & year afore
Nancy Estiss

Elisha Estiss also made oath before me Chr. Harris a Justice as aforesaid at same time that he has known Henry Harris who has signed the foregoing  declaration ever since the revolutionary war & before that he was raised in same neighbourhood Henry County Va & well recollects
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### Testimony Regarding Henry Harris, Revolutionary Soldier  

#### Witness Statement  
- **Deponent**: Elisha E.  
- **Age of Witness**: Between 62 and 63 years of age  
- **Statement**:  
  - Said Harris was a soldier of the Revolution.  
  - Deponent’s father was out at the same time.  
  - Believes the statement or declaration of said Harris and James to be true based on:  
    - Personal knowledge.  
    - Having heard said Harris often repeat the same statement.  
  - It has always been understood and believed by Harris’s acquaintances that he was a soldier of the Revolution.  
  - Believes Harris to be 90 years of age.  

#### Certification by Justice  
- **Justice**: Christopher Harris  
- **Actions Taken**:  
  - Sworn and subscribed by Elisha E. on the day and year aforementioned.  
  - Conducted investigation and put forth interrogatories prescribed by the War Department.  
- **Opinion**:  
  - The above-named applicant, Henry Harris, was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states.  
  - The applicant, due to bodily infirmity, cannot attend the sitting of the County Court at Richmond without danger and difficulty.  
- **Certification of Witnesses**:  
  - Nancy and Elisha E., who subscribed and swore to the foregoing certificate, are credible persons.  
  - Their statement is entitled to credit.  
- **Additional Note**:  
  - The Justice has long known the applicant, Henry Harris.  
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### Statement and Certification Regarding a Revolutionary Soldier  

#### Statement by Justice  
- **Justice**: Christopher Harris  
- **Statement**:  
  - The applicant has always been reputed and believed to have been a soldier of the Revolution.  
  - He has always sustained a fair character.  
- **Further Note**:  
  - The Justice states there is no connection between himself and the applicant, despite bearing the same name.  

#### Certification by Clerk  
- **Clerk**: David Irome  
- **Position**: Dobidorvine Clerk of the Court for Madison County, State of Kentucky  
- **Certification**:  
  - Christopher Harris, whose name is subscribed above, is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Madison County.  
  - He is duly commissioned and qualified as such.  
  - He is one of the members of the Madison County Court.  
  - His signature is in his own proper handwriting.  
- **Date**: 22 day of August 1832  
- **Action**:  
  - In testimony whereof, the clerk has set his hand and seal of office.  

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### Letter Regarding Henry Harris  

#### Sender and Recipient  
- **From**: (Not specified)  
- **To**: Mr. Alan T. Bowler  
- **Address**: Richmond, P.O. Box 96, Virginia  
- **Date**: June 14, 1934  

#### Subject  
- **Reference Numbers**:  
  - Henry Harris - S.37986  
  - Henry Harris - S.16389  
- **Code**: BA-J/AWF  
- **Purpose**: Response to Mr. Bowler’s letter providing further information about Henry Harris.  

#### Content  
1. **General Information**:  
   - No record has been found of a Henry Harris who applied for pension or bounty land while a resident of Georgia.  
   - Land located in Georgia would not have been granted by the United States.  
   - Revolutionary War records of only two soldiers named Henry Harris (or Harriss) from any Southern state have been found.  
   - The records of these two soldiers are provided below as found in their respective pension claims.  

2. **Details of Henry Harris - S.37986**:  
   - **Birth**: April 1759 (place not stated, names of parents not given).  
   - **Service**:  
     - Enlisted in the state of Virginia.  
     - Served as a private in Captain Robert Smith’s company under Colonels George Baylor’s and William Washington’s Regiment of Dragoons.  
     - Participated in the battles of Brandywine, Monmouth, Cowpens, and several skirmishes.  
     - Discharged in the fall of 1781 after about five years of service.  
   - **Pension**:  
     - Allowed pension on application executed May 22, 1818, while a resident of Frederick County, Virginia.  
   - **Family**:  
     - In 1820, referred to his wife as about his own age and a daughter aged twenty-four years (names not provided).  
   - **Residence**:  
     - By 1824, the soldier had moved (destination not specified in the provided text).
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### Letter Regarding Henry Harris  

#### Sender and Recipient  
- **From**: (Not specified)  
- **To**: Mr. Alan T. Bowler  
- **Address**: Richmond, P.O. Box 96, Virginia  
- **Date**: June 14, 1934  

#### Subject  
- **Reference Numbers**:  
  - Henry Harris - S.37986  
  - Henry Harris - S.16389  
- **Code**: BA-J/AWF  
- **Purpose**: Response to Mr. Bowler’s letter providing further information about Henry Harris.  

#### Content  
1. **General Information**:  
   - No record has been found of a Henry Harris who applied for pension or bounty land while a resident of Georgia.  
   - Land located in Georgia would not have been granted by the United States.  
   - Revolutionary War records of only two soldiers named Henry Harris (or Harriss) from any Southern state have been found.  
   - The records of these two soldiers are provided below as found in their respective pension claims.  

2. **Details of Henry Harris - S.37986**:  
   - **Birth**: April 1759 (place not stated, names of parents not given).  
   - **Service**:  
     - Enlisted in the state of Virginia.  
     - Served as a private in Captain Robert Smith’s company under Colonels George Baylor’s and William Washington’s Regiment of Dragoons.  
     - Participated in the battles of Brandywine, Monmouth, Cowpens, and several skirmishes.  
     - Discharged in the fall of 1781 after about five years of service.  
   - **Pension**:  
     - Allowed pension on application executed May 22, 1818, while a resident of Frederick County, Virginia.  
     - Certificate #8889  
     - Issued: March 17, 1819  
     - Rate: $8.00 per month  
     - To commence: May 22, 1818  
     - Act of March 18, 1818  
     - Alabama Agency  
   - **Family**:  
     - In 1820, referred to his wife as about his own age and a daughter aged twenty-four years (names not provided).  
   - **Residence**:  
     - By 1824, the soldier had moved to Madison County, Alabama.  
   - **Additional Information**:  
     - To obtain the date of last pension payment, name and address of recipient, and possibly the date of death, apply to:  
       - The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C.  
       - Cite: Certificate #8889, Issued March 17, 1819, Henry Harris, Act of March 18, 1818, Alabama Agency.  

3. **Details of Henry Harris - S.16399**:  
   - **Birth**: June 16, 1742, in Orange County, Virginia (names of parents not given).  
   - **Service**:  
     - While residing in Orange County, Virginia, volunteered in 1776 in the Virginia militia.  
     - Served six months in a campaign against the Cherokee Indians (names of officers not given).  
     - Moved to Henry County, Virginia, volunteered and served three months in a tour against the Tories (dates and officers’ names not shown).  
     - Volunteered early in 1781, served three months in the Virginia militia.  
     - Served three months in 1781 in Captain Ballinger’s Virginia company in the campaign around Jamestown and Yorktown; returned home a few days before the surrender of Cornwallis.  
   - **Pension**:  
     - Allowed pension on application executed July 21, 1832, while residing in Madison County, Kentucky, where he had lived about thirty-six years.  
   - **Associated Persons**:  
     - Nancy Estiss (Estes), wife of Elisha Estiss (Estes) (relationship to case not fully specified in provided text).  

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and daughter of this soldier, Henry Harris, in 1832 was sixty two years of age and living in Maddison County, Kentucky, where she had lived about thirty-six years; her husband, Elisah Estiss (estes), was sixty two or sixty three years of age in 1832, stated that he was reared in Henry County, Virginia and that his father (name not given) served in the War of the Revolution.
In order to obtain the date of the last payment of pension, the name and address to whom sent and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., citing the following data
Henry Harris
Certificate # 6548
Issued March 1, 1833
Rate $50.00 per annum
To commence March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Kentucky Agancy.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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8 595.
Record Division
[O. W. AND N. DIVISION]
[Printed over in original text]
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
April 24, 1908
Searched by S. D. Lampartee
Original No.
Certificate No.
Claimant,
Soldier, Henry Harris
Service, N. l.
Rev. War
Remarks: No claim as above 
except Served #16399 which is a service,
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by 6548
F. 16899
The Commissioner of Pensions
Department of the Interior
Washington D.C.
Sir -
Will you please give me the Rev. Record of Henry Harris from his application for a pension, also the name of his parents if he states, the place of his birth and a list of his children - Henry Haris enlisted in North Carolina, received a pension for his service in war of Revolution, and died in Madison Co. Ky. 1833. He was a linear ancestor of mine -
Please also give me the the Revolutionary Record of Ebenezer Park.
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the names of his parents & the place of his birth, and list of children if stated in his application -
Ebenezer Park died in Madison Co. Ky. 1839 - and was also an ancestor of mine.
I shall be deeply grateful for this information.
Very sincerely
Mrs. Thomas Phelps
Historian Boonesborough Chapter D. A. R.
Richmond, Ky
April 17" 1908
[seal]
Record Division
APR 22 1908
[seal]
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
APR 20 1908
M.S.S.
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... application for pension on file in this Bureau.
Henry Harris Tax File 16399
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT | LENGTH OF SERVICE | RANK | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED - CAPTAIN / COLONEL | STATE
*1776 | 6 mos. | Pvt | --- | in the militia | Va.
--- | 3 mos. | Pvt | --- | in the militia | ---
1781 | 3 mos. | Pvt | --- | in the militia | ---
1781 | 3 mos. | Pvt | Ballinger | in the militia | ---
*In campaign against the Cherokees.
.
Battles engaged in, 1
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Orange Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, July 21, 1832 This I was [illegible]
Residence at date of application, Madison Co. Ky
Age at date of application, Born in Orange Co Va. June 16, 1742
Remarks: date and place of death not stated. His daughter Nancy Estiss, wife of Elisha was 62 years old in 1832. No further data as to family.
The Rev. War pension records fail to afford any information in regard to Henry Harris yrs of service. Printed Record of pensioners incorrectly gives service  N. C. instead of Va.
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[seal: VETERANS ADMINISTRATION]
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
May 31, 1934
IN REPLY REFER TO:
BA-J/MCS
Mr. Alan T. Bowler
P. O. Box 96
Richmond
Virginia
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Henry Harris or Harriss.
In order to identify the record of the particular Henry Harris or Harriss in whom you are interested, it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death,  places of residence at enlistment and after service and first name of widow,
Kindly return this letter and yours of May 19th with your reply.
Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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P. O. Box 96,
Richmond, Va.,
June 1, 1934.
[date stamp: RECEIVED JUN 4 1934 MAIL SUB-DIV]
Mr. A. D. Hiller,
Asst. to Admr.,
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: 
Referring to your file BA-J/MCS, my letter of May 19 and your reply of May 31 -- both of which are returned, as requested -- I am unable to say definitely where Henry Harris or Harriss (maybe there was a middle initial or name) lived when he is supposed to have enlisted in the Revolulutionary War but, presumably it was in North Carolina, maybe, in Virginia. He died in Jefferson county, Georgia, at about 64 years of age, but the date of his death* is not now known. He had the following children, in order: Elizabeth, Henry, Thomas, Sarah and Daniel. The name of his wife is not known.
If it is not possible to identify this soldier, in particular, would it be possible for you to give to me the names of those by the name of Harris or Harriss, with the given name of Henry and possibly a middle initial or name, who served at Valley Forge during the winter of 1778 - 1779?
Any information you can give to me will be very much appreciated.
Yours truly,
Alan T. Bowler [sig]
Alan T. Bowler,
P. O. Box 96.
* Possibly 1815-1830
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P. O. Box 96,
Richmond, Va.
May 19, 1934.
Director of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I am anxious to learn whether the records of your office show that a Henry Harris or Harriss, from either North Carolina or Virginia, or a Henry Harris or Harriss with some middle name, drew a pension or a land bounty for Revolutionary War service, either as an enlisted man or as an officer.
It is understood that the soldier I am interested in was with Washington at Valley Forge during the severe winter of 1778-1779 and that he was given Government land grant in Jefferson county, Georgia, the land lying on the Rocky Comfort, near Old Town.
If you find a record of a pension or a land grant to this soldier, it would be appreciated if you would give to me a copy of the information on the papers, including any family data and state the amount of the pension or the value of the land; the date and amount of the last payment and to whom made; and the date and place of death of the pensioner.
Yours truly,
Alan T Bowler
Alan T. Bowler,
P. O. Box 96.
[seal: RECEIVED
MAY 21 1984
MAIL SUB_DIV.
VETS. ADM. READER 10]
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Left column:
Line 1: [illegible] to
Line 2: ntucky
Line 3: LWB

Center column:
16.399
INVALID
File No. 16.399
Henry Harris
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7th 32
Index: Vol. A, Page 164
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Right column:
July 28 '96 paid [pension?]
Mrs Thos. Phelps
Richmond Ke[ntucky?]
see Inv 14053
1908 Apr. 25 Hist. So
Mrs. Thomas Phelps V.L.M
1934- June 14- Hist Rec
Alan J Bowler clergy
1938 May 5 {illegible-juf] to Hon John Sparkman
for Mrs Howard C Jones (rec ltr
[illegible] of Robt Allen s.37661) MMH
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Line 1: R. C
Line 2: Aomd
Line 3: Letcher
Line 4: 7045
Line 5: Henry Harrs
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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 Henry Harris which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the application 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? [NO ENTRY]
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No
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 entitled? No
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? No
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 especting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No
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? No
XIV. If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Yes   Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? 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? No
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? 2, 5, 6, 7 Not 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 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 his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For [blank] year [blank] months and [blank] days, I served as a [blank] . For [blank] months and [blank] days, I served as a [blank] ; 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 the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension  o 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.
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 be 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 authenticated 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 end 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.

[handwrtten] Positive proof by Estiss &  wife that applicant was a solider of the Revolution - both of an age to [illegible]  - No proof positive as to length of service - good character & reputation as a solider of the revoluton abundantly proved - [illegible] - Certificates of Justices, of the clergyman & this man neighbour Dillingham
D P Week
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Henry Harris
Declaration
aomd
15 mo. pri
50$
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State of Kentucky
Madison County } S.S.
Henry Dillingham a resident of Madison County aforesaid states upon oath that he has known Henry Harris of the County aforesaid between thirty &  fourty years _ that he believes him to be ninety years of age_ that he has always been reputed and believed in the neighboorhood where he resides to have been a solider of the Revolution & that the affidavit concurs in that opnion_ that he has lived a near neighbour of said Harris for many years & now resides within a mile of him - that said Harris has always sustained an excellent character _  that he is an applicant for a pension_
Subscribed & sworn to Henry H Dillingham
before me a justice of the peace for the County of Madison aforsaid & I further certify that said Henry Dillingham is a man
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of good character & a credible person on on oath. Given under my hand this 12 Febr. 1833 Henry B Hawkins
State of Kentucky
Madison County
I David Irvine clerk of the County Court of Madison County aforesaid do hereby certify that the forgoing contains the original proceedings before Christopher Harris one of the Justices of the said Court in the matter of the application of Henry Harris for a Pension. & also the supplementary proceedings in relation thereto before T. S. Branston Esq. one of the Justices of said Court-- and the affidavit of H.H. Dillingham - & I further certify that said Thomas S. Branston and Chistopher Harris & Henry B. Hawkins, whose certificates as forgoing are Justices of the peace in & for the County of Madison aforesaid and that their signatures to their respective certificates are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 5 day of Febr. 1833
David Irvine Clerk
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(Harris)
State of Kentucky
Madison County ⎬ SS
On this 1st day of February 1833 personally appeared before me Thomas S. Branston one of the Justices of the Madison County Court aforesaid enry Harris a resident of said County aged 90 years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration supplementary to his declaration made before Christopher Harris one of the Justices of said Court on the 21st day of July 1832 in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
He states that by reason of his great age & the counsequent loss of memory it is not in his power to detail the particulars of his service as a soldier of the Revolution, but his best recollection is that he served four years as a private in the militia in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary War - 
& in these years that he served not less than fifteen months - he believes he served at least that long & for such service he claims a pension - He states that Capt Ballinger his best recollection is was his Capt
in the last years which served. He cannot recollect the names of his officers where the other towns further than he has stated. He knows of no person whose testimony he can procure to establish his services except Elisha Estiss & his wife Nancy Estiss. They know that he was a soldier of the Revolution - their testimony has been taken
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He states that he was born in Orange County Virginia in the year 1742 in June 16 - that he has a record of his age in an old bible in his possession -- The names of his officers & the particular circumstances of his service have in a great measure left him & he cannot be more particular than he has been - that he has no discharges & does not recollect that he even had any. He states that Thos. L. Branston clergyman & Henry Dillingham are his neighbors. & can testify concerning his character & the belief of his services.
Henry Harris
"X" his mark
Subscribed & Sworn to on the day & year aforesaid & further certify that said affidavit by reason of his great age & infirmity is unable to attend the Court
at the seat of Justice - I further certify that I am personally acquainted with said applicant that he is a venerable old man of a fair & good character & that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & I concur in that opinion.
Thos. S. Bronston
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State of Kentucky
Madison County
I Thomas S Branston, a clergyman resident in the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Henry Harris who has subscribed & sworn to the forgoing declaration - that I believe him to be ninety years of age - that he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have beena soldier of the Revolution & that I concur in that opinion- I further certify that said Harris is a man of good character.
Thos. S Bronston
Subscribed & sworn to before me a Justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid & I certify that said Thomas S. Branston is a clergyman resident in the County aforesaid & his statement is entitled to full credit. Given under my hand this 4th Feby. 1833
Henry B. Hawkins