Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 1556, William Butler, Ga.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
Ga.
Butler William
NUMBER
R. 1556
B.L.W. 40509-160-55
CONTENTS
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May 15 / 57 
Let to Hon E S Shorton Eufaula Ala. enclosing his letter of the 1st inst with that of Joseph B. Parker, Equality, Ala -- eg
Vol B p 149.
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Claim of Wm Butler
TO BOUNTY LAND,
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Priv 240.864
Ga Mil
War of Revolutionary
Presented by
J. T. NEELY
Attorney, Washington, D. C.
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BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
FORM OF A DECLARATION
To be made by a person who has never had a Land Warrant.

State of Alabama }
County of Coosa  } SS.

On this (19th) Nineteenth day of November 
A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five
personally appeared before me Caswell P Sanford a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid, William Butler aged 98 sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical William Butler who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ in the _____ Regiment of Georgia Militia commanded by _____ in the war of the Revolution that he was Pressed in Service at Effingham County Georgia on or about the 20th of September A. D. 1781 for the term of the war and continued in actual service in said war for fourteen days, and was honorably discharged at Savannah Georgia on the _____ of _____ A. D. Having had no written certificate of discharge on account of _____ as will appear by the muster rolls of said company.
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855. He also declares, that he has not received a warrant for bounty under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
William Butler {X and the words "his mark" appear between first and last names]

We, James W Lee and Benjamin B Jackson residents of Coosa County, in the State of Alabama, upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by William Butler, in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
James W. Lee
Benjamin B. Jackson

The following declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; and the declarant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim. 
Caswell P. Sanford J. P.
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POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all men by these presents, That I, William Butler of the County of Montgomery and State of Alabama have constituted and appointed JOHN T. NEELY, Esq., of Washington City, D. C., my true and lawful Attorney, irrevocably, for me and in my name, to prosecute and receive from the United States the Bounty Land certificate, or warrant, due me under existing Laws granting Bounty Lands for services rendered in the United States in the different wars, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, and soever my said attorney shall in my name legally do, or cause to be done, in the premises.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 19th day of November, in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-5
William Butler                                      {Seal}
[X and the words "his mark" appear between first and last names]

Acknowledged and subscribed before me a Justice of the Piece in and for the County of Coosa and State of Alabama this 19th
day of November, 1855.
C. P. Sanford JP                                    {Seal}

STATE OF Alabama }
COUNTY OF Coosa} SS.
I hereby certify that C P Sanford, Esq., before whom the within declaration, affidavit, and power of attorney, were made and executed, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of
the Probate Court for the County aforesaid, this 12th day of March AD 1856.
Isaac W Suttle Judge of Probate Court

NOTES.
The declaration to be made before a Justice of the Peace, or officer authorized to administer oaths for general purpose.
State in what war--whether in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18th day of June 1812, or either of the Indian wars, naming the same.
Then will follow after the words "that he" whether the officer, or soldier, enlisted, volunteered, or was drafted.
If the claimant was a regimental or staff officer, the declaration must be varied according to the facts of the case.
If the claimant was discharged in consequence of disability incurred in the service, or if he was in captivity with the enemy, he must vary his declaration so as to set forth the facts of the case.
If the claimant has his discharge, insert after the words "by the muster rolls of said company," (the words) "and his original certificate of discharge herewith presented," which must accompany his declaration; but if he has no discharge, let him state whether it is lost or destroyed, or that one was never received.
The affidavit of two witnesses must be taken to establish the identity of the claimant.

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Claim of Wm Butler
TO BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Priv 240.864
Ga Mil
War of Revolutionary
Presented by
J.T. NEELY,
Attorney, Washington D. C.
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No. 39,122
William Butler
Alabama (Coosa Co)
Act June 7, 1832

Joseph B. Parker
Equality
Coosa Co
Ala
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The State of Alabama }
Coosa County             } SS

On this the twenty seventh day of July AD one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven personally appeared before me Christopher W Powell a Justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the County of Coosa and State of Alabama William Butler aged ninety one (91) years a resident of Montgomery County in the State of Alabama who being sworn according to law declares that he is the identical William Butler who was a Private in Company commanded by Captain Carr in the Regiment of Georgia Militia commanded by Maj Habbersham in the Revolutionary War
That he drafted or pressed at Effingham County State of Georgia on or about the first day of September AD 1781 or 82 for the term of during the war and continued in actual service in said for upwards of one year or over twelve months and was honorably discharged at Savannah Georgia or about 1st October AD 1782 or 1783 and had no certificate of discharge as will appear by the muster rolls of said Company and for evidence of said service respectfully refer Land Warrant No 40509
He makes the above declaration for the purpose of obtaining the pension money he may be entitled to under the several pension passed by Congress at the several dates
William Butler                                           {Seal}
[X and the words "his mark' appear between first and last names]

We Peyton G Kimbell and Francis S Johnson residents of Coosa County in the State of Alabama upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by William Butler in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statement of the applicant that he is the identical person he represents himself to be and that we have no interest in this claim
Peyton G Kimbell                                    {Seal}
F.S.  Johnson                                           {Seal}            

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed to [Illegible] written and I certify that [Illegible] that the claimant is the person [Illegible] and that I have no interest [Illegible]
Christopher W Powell                            {Seal}
J.P.
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The State of Alabama } 
Coosa County             }  
I Archibald A McMillan Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County and State aforesaid, and Ex Officio Clerk of the same hereby certify that Christopher W. Powell whose name is signed to the foregoing certificate now is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected and qualified; that his said signature is genuine, that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit, and that our said Probate Court is a Court of Record having general Jurisdiction.
In Testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and
affixed the seal of the said
Court at office in the Town of
Rockford, this 4th day of 
August AD 1857.
A A McMillan
Judge Probate
Coosa Co
Ala
[Seal stamped to left of signature]
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No 39,122
William Butler
Alabama
J. B Parker Aug 26, 1857

1556

Act June 7, 1832.
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L.
40509

Ned land
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FREE 
Postmarked Eufaula Ala May 1(?)
E S Shorton [Mark]
Hon S. W. Whiting
Commr of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

Jenkins
S

William Butler
40509 [Ilegible]
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Coosa County Ala 10th August 1837
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
Please find
enclosed application of William Butler
for Pension money  If any want of form
please inform me and give the requirements
of your departments as the form
Mr Butler evidently served in the Revolu
-tionary War yet from his age and the
length of time since said service can
not make as clear statements as I would
wish  I can obtain the certificate of Hon
Robert J. Ware and William Townsend of
the correctness and veracity of Mr Butler
predicated on an acquaintance of
forty years as many other less known
than the two mentioned. In his statement
he mentions Col Manniville, which I
supposed not the true and correct name
and could not insert in the application
is clear as to Capt Carr and Habbersham
Major. From the confidence I have in
his having served, and his independance
I am desirous he should obtain, he would
not apply till unable to live from his own
means & labor. When his Land warrant arrived
he was in the Poor house of Montgomery
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Your early attention will Sir much
oblige Obedt Srvt
Joseph B.Parker
Equality Ala
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[Stamped REJECTED]
1556 [Illegible]
P. O. William Butler

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The State of Alabama }
Coosa County,            }
Personally appeared before me Caswell P Sanford a Justice of the Peace within and for the State and County above written John A Roe and Archabald Kimbell residents of Coosa County Alabama and after being duly sworn according to law depose and say they have been personally acquainted with William
Butler for twenty five years and that he the said
Butler has resided for the last thirty years in this Section of country, and is a highly reputable citizen whos verasity and truthfulness is unquestionable and we believe his statements in his application for Bounty land to be correct, and that he is the identical person he represents himself to be
Sworn to and subscribed       Archabald Kimbel
before me                              John A Rowe
19th Nov 1855
C P Sanford
Justice of the peace

The State of Alabama } 
Coosa County,            }
I Caswell P Sanford a Justice of the Peace within and for the State and County above hereby certify that John A Rowe and Archabald Kimbell residents of Coosa County are
personally known to me and that they are highly reputable citizens of our county and entitled to full faith and their certificates and
affidavits to full credit
19th Nov 1855
C. P. Sanford J.P