Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21594, Richard Addis, S. C.
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SERVICE                                        NUMBER

S.C                    Addis, Richard    S. 21594
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J.M. Gadberry  Sept 13, 1855
J.M. Gadberry  Sept 15, 1854
J.M. Gadberry  Feb 19, 1853

Died June 16-1842 -A.B.
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16.233 
South Carolina
Richard Addis 
Union in the State of South Carolina was a private in the company commanded by Captain Brandon of the Regiment commanded by Col. Thomas in the South Carolina for 18 months.

Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of 60 Dollars per annum commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of July 1833 and sent (?) Union C. H. S. C. 

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 -   $120
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept- $30 
                                                               $150
                                    {Revolutionary Claim,} 
                                    {Act June 7, 1832}

Recorded by Wm Miller Clerk 
Book E. Vol. 6. Page 62
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Then three months which turn as I was (?)
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15271
Richd Addis
Hillegens[?] Clk
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State of South Carolina
Union District

To Wit
on the 11th day of October 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Judge of the court of common Pleas & session now sitting for said District Richard Addis a resident of Union District aged Eighty four years the 4th day of next February who being first duly sworn on his oath doth make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 that he entered the services of the United States under the following manner officers and served as herein stated.

I entered the service in the month of October 1775 as a volunteer in Capt Brandons Company in the Regiment commanded by Col John Thomas and Majr Henderson and served in the Tour known by the name of the "Snow-Camps" about four months.  In May 1776 I drafted and joined the company commanded by Capt Jolly in Col Thomas' Regiment and marched to Princes Fort and thence pursued the Indians to the neighbouring (sic) town and having destroyed them returned to the said Fort and after joining with other Forces crossed the mountains and had one engagement with the Indians and then returned by May of the chota (?) Town to the Seneca Fort where we were discharged in October by Col Thomas.  I was then drafted under Capt Gaton in Col Thomas Brandon Regiment we then marched into Georgia and destroyed a great deal of corn and had a skirmish with a Party of Indians Majr Ross was wounded and died shortly afterwards I served three months in this tour the time I was discharged I do not precisely recollect.  In 1779 I was drafted under Capt Gaston in Col Brandon's Regiment and marched to Inaquaw Swamp and then to stone but was discharged before the butter was
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fought I was drafted three months which time served in the last tour.  I was then drafted to go to Charleston in 1780 in Capt Jolly's company in Col Brandon's Regiment I served three months and was then discharged a few days before Charleston fell into the hands of the British.  I then returned home and served as a volunteer in several expeditions against the tories under no particular officers the time and length of time I do not recollect.  I was at length volunteered in Capt Jo's Hughes's company in Col Brandons Regiment and was at the Battle of the Cowpen's where Morgan defeated Tarleton after this Battle I continued in an irregular scouting service until the entire cessation of Hostilities.  I have no documentary evidence of any services and refer to Capt Joshua Palmer who knew me throughout the war, I do hereby relinquish every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any state.  In answer to the Interrogatories proposed by the court I answer, 1st & 2nd.  I was born Bucks County Pensylvania (sic) on the 4th Feby. 1749 as I have it recorded at home and my parents moved to Union District in South Carolina when I was quite small

3rd I lived in Union District S Ca when I entered the service and have lived here ever since

4th I first served as a volunteer and then was drafted and once went as a substitute

5th & 6th - see within
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State of South Carolina

And the said court does verily declare its opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above applicant Richard Addis was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.  And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Isaac McKissick who has signed the annexed certificate is a clergyman resident in Union District S. Carolina, and that William Palmers and William Moorhead who have also signed the same are residents of Union District South Carolina and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit

Jno. M O'Neall
Pres Judge
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15271
Richd Addis

State of South Carolina
Union District

I John Rogers Clerk of the Court of Sessions & Common Pleas for the said District of Union do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Richard Addis for a pension and I do further certify that Lato Whitlock who has signed the written affadavits (sic) & certificate is a lawfull (sic) acting Justice of the Peace & property authorized to administer oaths.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office at Union Court House
the 15th-Oct. 1832

J Rogers Clk
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15271
Richard Addis
Union District
S.C.
admit 18 mo.
as private- $60.00
13.14.16
P. 347
The app. claiming when amends he declares
ss [addclson] [illegible] the 18 mo, 9 months now 
[illegible] define the service is and a by [illegible] come under the [illegible].
19 Apl. 33
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 J Rogers, flk,
Union C.H.
S.C.
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Brief in the case of Richard Addis of Union District in the State of Soth Carolina.
(Act 7th June, 1832)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge: A Justice of the Peace
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
Yes
3. How old is he: 83
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period: Volunteer in 1775 4 months as Private under Capt Brandon and Col. Thomas
Period: Drafted 1776 5 months under Capt. Jolly.
Period: Drafted 3 months Capt. Brandon
Period: do 1779 3 months Capt. Gaston
Period: do 1780 3 months Capt. Jolly
Period : Volunteer 18 months Capt. Jno Hughes 
5. In what battles was he engaged: Cowpeno, Indian skirmishes.
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service: Union District, South Carolina
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls: Living witness and traditionary.
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication: and if so, in what respect: The seal of the court is impressed on the whole. Correct.
Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. 
J. E. Brodford 
Examining Clerk.
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[illegible] South Carolina
Union District } Richard Addis appearing personally before me and deposeth as follows in order to explain and make more explain his application for a pension under the act of Congress of the 7 June 1832 and saidth that he entered the service of the United States in behalf of his County during the Revolutionary War against the British Tories and Indians.  I entered the service as a volunteer under Cap. Brandon and served a tour of four months to Granly, Rakern Creek and in May 1776 i was drafted in this company of Capt. Jolly and served a tour against the Indians of four months. I was again drafted under Capt. Gaston and served another tour against the Indians of three months. I was again drafted in 1779 under Capt. Gaston my tour was for three months, which tour i served. I was again drafted 1780 in Capt. Jolly, company, and served another tour of three months.
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I again volunteered so repeatedly and was out so often [suitetd] the [calase] of the War, in an engagement at [Walteau] Battle of the Cowpens, and who by reason of old age and consequent laps of memory can not state positively as to the precise length of tour, but believe was and at least nine months. Which would make in all during the Revolutionary two years and three months from the best recollection this defendant now has of his service.  And this defendant further saith that Capt. Jashua Palmer can certify as to the service of this defendant being out repeatedly together.
Richard Addis
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th May 1833
John Parham J.P.
I John Parham do certify that Mr. Richard Addis is a very in-firmed gentleman and of reputed good character for [illegible] and [virucity]. 
Given under my hand and deal this 20th May 1833
John Parham J.P.
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June 16, 1934.
Mrs. Bernard Bond
520 High Street
Jackson, Mississippi
RA-J/ILL
Richard Addis
S. 21594
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Dick Addis, Pennsylvania, and Samuel Smith, Thomasville, Georgia, who lived at one time in South Carolina.
The record of Richard Addis is furnished herein as shown in the papers on file in his claim for pension, S. 21594, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.  It is the record of the only soldier with that name found on the pension records of this office who served in that war.  No record has been identified as that of the Samuel Smith described by you; more definite information is  essential for the identification of the record of a soldier with that name.
Richard Addis was born February 4, 1749, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and moved with his parents, when small, to Union District South Carolina.  The names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Union District, South Carolina, he enlisted and served as private in the South Carolina troops as follows: from some time in October 1775, in Captain Brandon's company, Colonel John Thomas' regiment in the "Snow Campaign"; from sometime in May 1776, five months in Captain Jolly's company, Colonel Thomas' regiment on the expedition against the Indians in Georgia, and soon afterwards, another tour of three months, ending just before the battle of Stone; three months in Captain Jolly's company, Colonel Brandon's regiment at Charleston, South Carolina, prior to the occupation of that place by the British; subsequently, on different tours until the cessation of hostilities, one in Captain Hughe's company, and was in the battle of Cowpens, and in many skirmishes.  His entire service amounted to more than two years.
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Richard Addis was allowed pension on his application executed October 11, 1832, at which time he resided in Union District, South Carolina.
The soldier died June 16, 1842.  In 1854, or 1855, his son, Joseph Addis, was living: the name of soldier's wife is not shown, and there are no other data relative to his family in this pension claim.
Very truly yours,
A. D. Hiller,
Assistant to Administrator.



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Resolution
21594
INVALID
File No. 21,594
Richard Addis
Pri. Rev. War
Act: June 7th 82
Index: Vol. 2, Page 3
Arrangement of 1870
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1934 - June 11 (?) - Hist. to Mrs. Bernard Bond - I.L.L.
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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 Richard Addis of Union District S. C. which require further proof of explanation.
1. Does the declaration show shere the applicant resides?  Yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?  Yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period of periods of the war when he served?  Yes
V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is 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?  Yes

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produce, is  there any reason 
      assigned for not obtaining it?

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the 
       testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration  
       that such proof cannot he had?  No

XIV. If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military services, has 
       he produce a witness or witnesses as to his service?
       If he has produced direct proof as to services, has the magistrate who 
       administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or 
       witnesses?   No
       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?

XVII.  Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department 
         answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of the is not so answered? 
         all answered
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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
____ year ____ months, and ____ days, I served as a ____  For ____ months and ____ days, I served as a ____; and for such services I claim a pension.
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and  the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his services. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service [Italic].
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. 
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers. [Italic]
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate. In every case where the clerk of court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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[ South Carolina Union Dist. ] Personally appeared before me Joshua Palmore - who being first duly sworn as the law directs saith  he is well acquainted with the aforesaid Rich'd Addis who he saw subscribe to and swear to the foregoing declarations and that he was acquainted with the said Richard Addis through the war of the revolution  and this deponent does very believe all the declarations of the said Richard Addis is just and true . Sworn to and subscribed before this Aug. 20th 1832.  Joshua Palmore ( signed ) L Whitlock ( signed ) JP  [ State of South Carolina Union District ] I  Lott Whitlock one of the Justices of the Peace for  Union District do certify that I am  well acquainted with  Capt. Joshua Pal ore  who has sworn to  & subscribed the above affidavit  & that he is a highly respectable old Gentleman & a man of veracity. Given under my hand  & seal this 22nd day of May 1833.  L Whitlock ( signed / sealed  ) JP
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Morgan defeated Tarleton at the battle of the Cow Pens, and this deponent served three months in this tour, and this deponent further states he is not now receiving any pension from a State nor the  United States - nor has he ever received any.  Sworn to and subscribed before me on the date above written . Richard Addis ( signed ) L Whitlock ( signed / sealed ) JP  I certify that the Rich'd Addis mentioned in the foregoing  declaration  seems wholy unable to ride any distance by reason of his bodily infirmities - he can not walk  without his crutches. Given under my hand  and Seal - and  dated as the foregoing  L Whitlock ( signed / sealed ) JP  We  Isaac Mc Kissick  Clergyman residing  in Union district and State aforesaid  and also Wm Palmore  in the same neighborhood do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Rich'd  Addis who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration ; that we believe him to be  eighty three years of age - and that he is reputed and believed to have been a soldier of the  revolution and we concur in that opinion. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid  Isaac Mc Kissick ( signed ) Cl  William Palmore ( signed ) M Wm. Moorhead ( signed ) L. Whitlock ( signed / sealed ) JP
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[ State of South Carolina Union District ] I John Rogers Clerk of the Court of Sessions & Common Pleas do testify that John Parham Esq. is an acting Justice of the Peace, also that Lott Whittlock Esq. is and was at the time of signing  the same ( The affidavits hereto attached  of Capt. Joshua Palmore  & others . ) and both were properly authorized to administer oaths  & their signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.   Given under my hand & seal of office  at Imear Court House this 29 May 1833. J. Rogers ( signed / sealed ) Clk.
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Arnonville[?]
Feby 12 1855
J. P. Waldo Esqr
Sir
You will allow me[?] to withdraw the Power of
Attorney Vouchers & other papers of Joseph Addis filed in the Pension Office about the 25th July 1883, for purpose of filing them in the 3rd[?]
Auditors office, to enable the said Joseph Addis
to draw the arrears of Pension due him on account of his Father who was a Revolutionary Pensioner. Please mail the papers to me at this place and office.
Yours of
J M Gadberry
Attorney
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J.M. Gadberry
Sept 13/53
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Pension Office 
Sep 13 1853
Sir
If the case of Richard Addis of S.C. were before the office now, for the first time, it would not be admitted, at all, upon the proof on file. Of course, no increase can  be made without proof of a longer period of service than 18 months.
J.M. Gadberry
Unionville
S.C.
[handwritten]
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Feby 19/53
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Pension Office
Feb 19, 1835
Sir,
Agreeably to your request, I enclose herewith, the Power of Attorney and vouchers in the case of Richard Addis, decd late of South Carolina
J.M. Gadsberry, Esq
Unionville, S. C
Rec
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J. M. Gadbury Sep. 5/53
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Pension Office 5th Sept. 1854  Sir, Yours of the 30th ultima in relation to the claims of Richard Addis for arrearages has been referred to the Third Auditor.  J. M. Gadbury Esq. Unionsville S.C.
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SOUTHERN UNITED ICE COMPANY
P. O. BOX 839
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
May 28, 1934
[Stamp VETR ADM RECEIVED MAY 31 1934]
Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
It was suggested to me by the War Department to write you for information concerning the records of certain individuals who served in the American Revolution.
I would like to have a copy of the record of Dick Addis Pennsylvania, if it is available, also I would like to know something of Samuel Smith, Thomasville, Georgia, or who at that time may have lived in South Carolina. The former, I understand, joined the army at the beginning of this war and remained throughout, and the latter, about 1782. 
Thank you for any information you may give me concerning the above.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. Bernard Bond [signature]
Mrs. Bernard Bond
820 High Street
Jackson, Mississippi.
[handwritten on right side: 
Richard
b. Union Co. Pa
[illegible] S.C./Union D
[illegible] PC