Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 9726, for George Smith, North Carolina
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(8-1776)

SERVICE
N.C.

Smith, George
            Elizabeth

NUMBER
R 9726

CONTENTS
b. Mar. 11, 1747, died Apr. 30, 1838.
In 1834 res. of Ashe Co. N.C.
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State of North Carolina Watauga County
On this 9th Day of November 1852 personally appeared in open court in the County & state aforesaid Sarah Eggers Daughter of George Smith a revolutionary soldier and made oath to the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 & 4 July 1836 hat her father George Smith always during his life said he was in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war as to the length of time or the officers he said he served under I cannot say but have been informed that he said he served two tours as a Militia soldier & the said Sarah Eggers is sixty three years old & that her father George Smith Deceased the 30th Day of April 1838 leaving a widow who died on the 8th day of March 1842 and that they were married in Granville  County North Carolina in the year 1775 and that she claims the benefit of the Act of Congress of June 7, 1832 & July 4, 1836 & 7 July 1838 which makes provisions for the widows of the revolutionary soldiers & their children after her death, there was some six months ago Two other of my sisters still living but whether they are still living as yet I cannot say as they both lived out of this state their names are as follows Betsy McKelroy the other Susan Daugherty. My Mother's name was Elizabeth Smith and according to my father's family register my father was Born in the year 1747 & my Mother was born in the year 1749 and that I am well aware that my father George Smith never drew a pension and that I 

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am well aware that my Mother Elizabeth Smith never made any application for a pension during her life.
[Signatures] Sarah Eggers X her mark
Jno. Hardin J.P.
Bedent Baird J. P.
Larkin Hodge J. P.
L. D. Whittington 

State of North Carolina}
Watauga County}  A. W. Perly Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter sessions of the County of Watauga do certify that the Declaration of Sarah Eggers was duly proven in open Court to wit, L. D. Whittington was acting Justice of the peace for said County at the time of this assignment and is in full faith and Credit in office. Given my hand and seal at office in Boon this 3 day of December A. D. 1852.
A. W. Perly Clerk
by W. L. Allen DClk

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State of North Carolina Watauga County
On this 9th day of November 1852 personally appeared Bedant Baird in open Court held in & for said County and after being duly sworn says on his oath that the said Bedant Baird is of the age of about Eighty Two years & that he was intimately acquainted with George Smith for thirty years previous to his death & was also acquainted with his wife Elizabeth Smith during their lives & into the precise time of their deaths. I cannot say but have no doubt but the Declaration of Sarah  Eggers who was the Daughter of George & Elizabeth Smith is true [smudge] I was acquainted with them for the time above stated & no they lived together as man & wife  raised a large family as I was well acquainted with them & their family I no that George Smith died & left a widow Elizabeth Smith who lived some years after him & I have just reasons to believe that Elizabeth Smith was George Smiths Lawful wife & the only one he ever was married to - shortly after the pension law was enacted by Congress George Smith came to me (I being & acting Justice of the court for the County & asked me to draw up for him a Declaration for the purpose of drawing him a pension & he then stated the time of his service as a Militia soldier but I cannot recollect the time or length of time that he stated he served but as well as my recollection serves me he said he was in Charleston South Carolina & served there & he was at the Battle of Guilford in North Carolina & form the Long acquaintance I had with him I have no doubt but that he was a good soldier in the Revolutionary war but I cannot recollect the Battles he stated he was in nor

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the names of the officers he said he served under.

[Signatures] 
Bedent Baird
Larkin Hodges J.P.
J. W Councell J. P.
Jno. Hardin J. P.
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On this 10th day of November 1852 personally appeared Jehial Smith in open Court now in session for the County of Watauga & State of North Carolina and after being duly sworn declares on his oath that that he was present at the death of George Smith and also at the death of Elizabeth Smith wife of George Smith and that the statement of their deaths made in the Declaration of Sarah Eggers as to the Date & Time of their deaths are correct & true & that he the said Jehial Smith says that the family Bible which belong to George Smith & Elizabeth Smith is now in my possession & has been ever since the death of Elizabeth Smith. The record of the family is plain to be seen was written by different persons which the handwriting will show I the said Jehial Smith am of the age of forty seven years old & have been well acquainted with George  Elizabeth Smith from my earliest Recollection untill the time of their deaths and am personally knowing that George Smith Deceased on the 30th of April 1838 and that Elizabeth wife of George Smith Deceased on the 8th day of March 1852.
[Signatures] Jehiel Smith
Jno. Hardin J. P.
P. Horton J. P.
John C.. Blair J. P.
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Y / M / D 
1749.9.10
1747.3.11
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2.5.30

George Smith is two years five months ad thirty days older than his wife

FAMILY RECORD.

MARRIAGE.
George Smith and Elizabeth Earls was married in greenville county No. Carolina [illegible] 8th - the  year 1775 ----

[Headings]
NAME / BIRTHS / DEATHS.
George Smith was born  / March 11th 1747 / and deceased April 30 - 1838 on Monday at about one & a half hours befour Sundown with a shourt  illness of about 2 day and a half
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Elizabeth Earls now the wife of George Smith borne  September 10 - 1749/ The above Elizabeth Smith departed this life on the 8 day of March about 15 minutes after nine oclock 1842 at night aged 92 years 5 months and 8 days and was buried at the common graveyard  on [illegible] Ashe County No. Ca. State
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Charles Earls Son of Elizabeth Earls borned / December 1773 /
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Mary Smith daughter of George & Elizabeth Smith borned / May 21st - 1777 /
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Elizabeth Smith daughter of George & Elizabeth Smith borne / May 15th -1773 /
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FAMILY RECORD.

CHILDREN'S MARRIAGES.

[HEADINGS]
NAMES / Month. / Day. / Year.

Abner Smith son of George & Elizabeth Smith borned / July 4th 1781 / 4 / 1781
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Susannah Smith daughter of George & Elizabeth Smith borne - / October 3rd - 1783 / 3 / 1783
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Marthew Smith daughter of George & Elizabeth Smith borned - / July 25th 1785 / 25 / 1785
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FAMILY RECOD.

MARRIAGE.

[Headings]
NAMES. / BIRTHS. / DEATHS.
[blank] / Month / Day / Year / Month / Day / Year

Absolom Smith  son of George & Elizabeth Smith borned - / April 7th - 1787 - /Month December 1814
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John Smith Son of George & Elizabeth Smith born - / September 27 -1735 / deceased September 30 1735.
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Sarah Smith Daughter of George & Elizabeth Smith borned  / October 3rd 1789 /
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Nansy Smith daughter of George & Elizabeth Smith born / February 4th 1795 / deceased 9th February 1893
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NAMES. / MONTH. / DAY. / YEAR. 

Smith Isaac was borne / September the 3 / 1805
Susannah Isaac was borned Dec. the 5 / 1806
Fell Isaac was borned December the 27 / 1807
Highly Isaac was born 8 [illegible] / 1817
Bennet Isaac was borned / October 5/ 1813
Elizabeth Isaac was borned / Nov the 23 / 1817
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Geo. Smith  33375
NC
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State of N. Carolina}
Ashe County } On the 24th day of October  A. D. 1834 personally appeared before Bedent Baird. George Smith resident of said County aged  87 years the 11th day of last March 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 officers & served as herein stated. to wit, that he entered the Service for a three months tower by a draft or number some time in March in the year 1781 under command of Capt. John Weathers who marched him from Edgecombe County in North Carolina to the Shallow Ford on Broad river in S. Carolina thence advanced to the Enoree River, when he was taken sick with the fever where he was left behind, while the rest advanced toward Charleston to reinforce Gen'l Moultrie that before he recovered report came that Charleston & a part of the American troops had surrendered to the British as prisoners of war that after his recovery & return home at Warren County he saw & conversed with his said Capt. John Weathers who told him he had got his parole but had left it at home which he says he never got that in April the year 1782 he volunteered as a waggoner for a three months tower in company with six other publick waggons loaded with Bacon that delivered it to a quarter master in a little town or village. Some where in S. Carolina the name of the place  the agent both forgotten & then on his return back for another load of Bacon he caught & was takin sick with the small pox where he lay several weeks on the
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We Barzilla McBride a clergyman residing in the County of Ashe & Jacob Green residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Gorge Smith who has subscribed & Sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 87 years of age the 11th day of last March; that he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion. - Sworn to & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
[Signatures] Barzilla McBride
Jacob Green

And I the said Bedent Baird before whom the above declaration was made do declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states. & I do further certify that it appears to me that Barzilla McBride who has signed the proceeding certificate is a clergyman resident in the County of Ashe & that Jacob Green who has also signed the same is a resident in the County of
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of Ashe & is a credible person & that their Statement is entitled to credit.

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State of North Carolina}
Ashe County}

I John Ray clerk of the court of Pleas and quarter sessions do hereby certify that Bedent Baird is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office the 10th day of November 1834
John ray C.C.C.
By R. Morchison, Dclk
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Section.

December 22, 1913.

Hon. Lee S. Overman,
United States Senate

My dear Senator:

In reply to your letter of the nineteenth
instant, I have the honor to advise you relative to the rejected Revolutionary War pension claim of George Smith, R. 9736;  that in his application executed October 24, 1834,
while living in Ashe County, North Carolina, he alleged that he was drafted in March 1781 under Capt. John Weathers and marched from Edgecomb County, North Carolina, but on arriving at the Enoree River South Carolina, he was taken sick with a fever, was left there and after his recovery returned home. He also alleged that in April 1782 he volunteered as a
waggoner, took a load of bacon to South Carolina, on the return trip was taken ill with smallpox at the Catawba River and went home upon recovery. He does not state where his
home was situated. The claim was rejected as he did not furnish proof of six months military service in the field, as required by the Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied for pension. It is stated that he was born March 11, 1747, that he was married in Granville County, North Carolina, June 8, 1775,
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Re. War Sec.

to Mrs. Elizabeth Earl, who was born September 10, 1749. He died April 30, 1838 and she died March 8, 1842.
Their children were:
Mary, Born May 22, 1777.
Elizabeth, born May 25, 1779.
Abner, born July 4, 1781.
Susannah, born Oct. 3, 1783.
Marthew, born July 1785, a daughter).
Absalom, born Apr. 9, 1787, died in December 1814.
John, born Sept. 27, 1788, died Sept. 30, 1793.
Sarah, born Oct. 3, 11789.
Nansy, born Feb. 4, 1795, died Feb. 9, 1823.
It is stated that the only children who survived the widow, were Sarah Eggers, Betsey McKelroy, and Susan Daugherty.
Very truly yours,
G. M. Saltzgaber [Signature]
Commissioner.

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REJECTED
9726
P.O. Elizabeth Smith
Service: George
Enlisted: _______________, 18
Discharged: ______________, 18
Application Filed: _______________, 18

The printed list of 1852 gives cause of rejection as "Did not serve six months".

Attorney: ____________________
P.O. _____________________
___________Recognized.  ______________Contract.

1916 Dec. 22 Hist to the Hon. Lee S. Overman. aw
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LEE S. OVERMAN, N.C., CHAIRMAN,
JOHN W. KERN, IND.
JACOB H. GALLINGER, N. H.
JAMES A. O'GORMAN, N.Y.
FRANCIS E. WARREN, WYO.
JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS, MISS.
KNUTE NELSON, MINN.
LUKE LEA, TENN.
ALBERT B. CUMMINS, IOWA.
HOKE SMITH, GA
CHARLES M. MARTIN, CLERK.

United States Senate,
COMMITTEE ON RULES.

December 19, 1916.

HON. G. M. SALTZGABER,
Commissioner of the Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:-

I would appreciate it if you would give me the record of George Smith. He enlisted in the Revolutionary war when he was about 29 years old; lived in the central part of my state, North Carolina, and was 91 years old when he died April 30th, 1838.
Yours very truly,
[Signature]
Lee S. Overman
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Geo. Smith
NC

Rejected see let
Jan'y 5, 1836
Hon. L. Williams

Act 7 June aw
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No. 14.813
Elizabeth Smith [illegible] George
NC   

Letters to
Wm. Q. Davidson 23 May 1853
17 Agent Oct. 27/53
9726

Act 7th July 1838.
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Jan. 23 1852
Agent of George Smith dec'd. & Elizabeth Smith dec'd but widow N.C.

Acts 7th June 1832 4th July 1836 & 7th July 1838

Wm. F. Davidson
Charlotte N.C.
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May 23/53
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323

Pension Office
23rd May 1853.

Sir,
The application of the heirs of Elizabeth Smith dec'd. widow of George of North Carolina has been received and filed under the Act. 7th July 1838. The applicant states that George served in the revolutionary war, yet no period of service is stated or proved. His services must be clearly ascertained, before any pension can be granted  for them.
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John Y Bryant
Oct. 22./53
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488
Pension Office
Oct. 22, 1853.

Sir

I have properly filed your letter of enquiry relating to the cases Esther Adams, Catharine Krimminger, William Alexander, Janet McKinley, Ann Newell and Elizabeth Smith and you are informed that it does not appear that you are authorized to act as the Attorney in either case. If  you are in accordance with the regulations of this office of the 18 & 19 April 1851, & ask the proper attorney to present the above claim, Their condition will be reported to you.

[Signature] John Y. Bryant, Esq.
Present.
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Nov. 6 [Illegible]
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Rec E. Vol. 40. Page 382
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Depart. of War
Pen. Off
Jan'y 5, 1886

Sir
I have examined the declaration of  Geo. Smith of NC; and find that he is not entitled to a pension. He claims for some as rendered as a Militia soldier; and a waggoner: in the first instance under a draft for three months and in the second a voluntary engagement for the same period. Neither of which tours however were served out by reason of sickness; so that his service if it was all admitted does not amount to 6 mos.
The claim is rejected & the paper placed on the files of this office.

I have the honor to be,
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Hon. L. Williams
H of Reps
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Charlotte N.C. Dec 27th 1852.

Hon. J. E. Heath
Com. of Pen.

Dr. Sir.

Enclosed I send you the application of Sarah Eggers daughter of George Smith a Revolutionary Soldier - also the application of Esther Adams widow and relict of John Adams. I am not sure the last case comes under the provisions of the Acts of Congress-if not, the Hon. Joseph Caldwell who is he member from the district composed in part of the County in which the old lady lives, will make application to Congress. These cases were sent to me from Watauga County N. C. - they are rather awkwardly drawn up but I hope they are sufficiently explicit to enable you to act upon them -
Very respectfully
Your Obt. Srvt.
W. F. Davidson

Hon. J. E. Heath
Com. of Pen.
Washington City -
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Brief in case Geo. Smith dec'd & E. Smith dec'd
N.C.
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Brief in case of Geo. Smith dec'd and Elizabeth Smith dec'd. N.C.

Sarah Eggers (9th Nov. 1852) Open Court, says her father Geo. Smith always during his life sd. he was in U.S. service in rev. War. Cannot say how long he served, nor length of time he served has been informed he served 2 tours as a militia soldier. Sarah is 63 yrs. age. George died 30th April 1838 - having a widow died 8th March 1842 & according to family record they were married in 1775. Dept's. sisters named Betsey McElroy and Susan Daugherty - others name was Elizabeth. George never drew a pension & Elizabeth never applied.
Alfred Bedent (same date at Court) says he was intimately acquainted with Geo. for 30 yrs previous to his death & with Elizabeth during their lives - knew they lived together as man & wife & had large family. Geo. died & left Eliz.th widow who lived some years after him. Geo asked dept. to draw out  Del. for pension & told him how long he served, but has forgotten - does not recollect the battles he was in nor the
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officers he was under - 
Bedent Baird (same date) says he was intimately acquainted with Geo. 30 yrs. previous to his death: also Elizabeth during their lives, cannot tell precise time of their deaths - Geo & E lived as man & wife & reared large family of children. Knew them & their children well. Geo. died & left a widow - who lived some yrs. after him; thinks E. was Geo's lawful wife.
Johiel Smith (same date) says he was present at the death of Elizabeth & George and that statement made by Sarah as to date of their deaths is correct - family Bible of Geo & E. is now in his possession & has been since E. died. Record in different handwriting - well acquainted with Geo. & E. from earliest recollection till their death & knows the fact that Geo. died 30th April 1838 & Elizabeth died 8th March 1842.
See family record
Married 8th June 1775.
George died 30th April 1838.
Elizabeth died 8th March 1842.
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Washington City 
October 5th 1853.

Sir, 
Please inform me what progress has been made in the case of Sarah Eggers, daughter of Geo. Smith of North Carolina for a Revolutionary Pension, filed Dec. 27th 1852.

Very respectfully,
Your obdt. Srvt.
John M. Byant
per William H. Dietz

To
Hon. L. P. Waldo
Com. of Pensions.
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12-5-41

Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

NAME Smith, George GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania

WARRANT
NUMBER 10395 ACERAGE 100 ISSUED August 6, 1792 to Henry Trumheller, assignee

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*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 176, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.