Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9233, for James Pool, Virginia
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SERVICE: Va.
Pool, James
Ursula
NUMBER: W 9233
CONTENTS
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5965
South Carolina

James Pool Senr.
of Laurens dist in the State of S. C.
who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Anderson of the Regt. commanded by Colo Mecklin in the Virginia for Militia for 12 mo ~

Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of 40 Dollars ~ Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of feb. 1833 and sent Hon Mr R Griffin H. R.

Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 40.00
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 March 1833 20.00
Dolls. 80.00
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Henry H Sylvester Clerk,
Book D. Vol. 8 Page 94

order to pay June 7, 1837,
Order to pay 14 April 1838
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James Pools
Declaration for a pension
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State of South Carolina
Lauren District
On this the fifteenth day of October personally appeared in open court before R. Gant one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting James Pool Senr. a resident of the State and District aforesaid aged Eighty five 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 7 1832 
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. His first term of three months was in one of the divisions into which the county of Mecklinburg was divided in which county he lived This division was commanded by a Colonel whose name was not recollected, but the company to which he was attached was commanded by Captain Anderson. In this company this declarant substituted in the place of John Thompson - This term was served partly at Portsmouth and partly at Hampton on James River. was discharged but discharge is lost & by whom given is not recollected. Immediately the second division was called out, this being the one in which this declarant was drafted He took the oath of allegiance was was enrolled under the command of Captain Burton and served out the time which was also for three months
This Declarant well recollects that this term he was marched back to Portsmouth and was there commanded by Colonel Mechlin - and was then discharged, but this discharge is also lost & by whom given not recollected. The third division was then called out to serv a term of six months with orders to march to So Carolina under the command of General Stephens and this declarant
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substituted and served out this term in the place of James Allen who resided then in Charlotte County and was attached to the company commanded by Captain Thomas Williams and our Colonel was Stubblefield - Within this division this declarant march to Hillsborough in No Carolina there stationed near a month - thence marched to duss river then remained near two weeks for want of provisions thence to Rugsbys Mills where we found the army under Genl Gates - ext 10 o'clock that night we rd orders to march a silent march the army crossed the bridge and in about 6 miles march met the enemy - the advanced guard fell back and the main army was formed and remained so till light. In the morning commenced the battle known by the name of Gates' defeat. After the battle the scattered army collected at Hillsborough and was thence marched to Guilford Court House where we remained till about 2 weeks before the arrival of Genl Green on his way to take command of the Southern army. This declarant was then discharged but the discharge also lost but thinks it was written by the orderly Sergeant Caldwell.
This Declarant hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any state.
This Declarant states that he was born in Brunswick County Va. about the year 1746. The record of his age was found in his uncles home in this state.
Was living in Michlingburg County Va when called into service, after the Revolutionary War removed to So Carolina Craven County now Laurens District where he has resided ever since about 48 years
This declarant knows of no one now living who can testify in detail his personal knowledge of his services
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Parson David Simmons and R F Simpson can testify as to my character and belief as to my services
James x his mark Pool Senr
Sworn to and subscribed
The day and year aforesaid
John Garlington
Clk

We David Simmons a Clergyman residing in the District & State aforesaid and R. F. Simpson residing in the same State & District hereby certify that we are well acquainted with the character of James Pool who has sworn to the above declaration and that we believe him to be Eighty five years old as he states; and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed} David Simmons
the day and year aforesaid} R. F. Simpson
John Garlington Clk

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after causing the interrogatories prescribed by the War department to be put, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served as he states.
And it further appears to the Court that David Simmons who has signed the proceeding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the District of Laurens & that R. F. Simpson who has also signed the same is a resident in the same District and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Richard Gant

I John Garlington - Clerk of the Court of Common pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Pool
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Senr for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this fifteenth day of October 1833
John Garlington
Clk L Dist.

James Pools
Declaration for a pension
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6804
S. Carolina

Ursula Pool,
widow of James Pool, Senr.
who was a Private
in the Virginia Line.

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of April 1845
and sent to
W R Farley,
Laurens CH,
S. Caro.

[Act of March 3, 1843.]
and June 17, 1844
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2 Page 108.

2 Certs
1 Act " 38
1 " " 43 & 44
Repo.
Paid at the Treasury under the Acts of 6. April 1838 from 4 Sep. 1838 to 29th July 1839. Agt Notified 24 May 1845

Date of death not on AB
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James Pool was borned in the year of our lord 1756 in Aprill the 5 and departed this life July the 29th 1839
Ursula Pool was borned in the year 1762 in January the 1 ... and was marred in the year of 1782 in the Month of July the 11
Rebekah Pool was bornd in the year 1783 in the month April the 22
The [illegible] Coast was born [illegible] 785 in January the 18
William Pool was bornd in the year 1787 in the month of febeary 21
Salley Pool was bornd in March the 9 1789
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Rolley Pool was bornd in the 23 day of June 1791
Gabrill Pool was bornd in the month of november the ninth day 1793
Betsey Pool was bornd the 6 day of november in the year of 1796
John Pool was bornd the 16 of July in the year of 1799 and departed this life July the 31st 1839
James Poole Junier was born March the 15th 1804
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11741
Rd March 7. 1845.
Ursula Pool.
So. Ca.
Act. 7. July 38
admd
12 mo pri
$40.
from 29. July '39 the day of her husbands death -
Also act 3 March '43.
No 7121
Act. 1844-499
W. R. Farley
Lauren's C.H.
S.C.
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The State of South Carolina
Laurens District} SS.
On this twenty second day of February - in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and forty five personally appeared before the Judge of the Court of Ordinary for the District of Laurens Ursula Pool a resident of the State of South Carolina in the District of Laurens aged Eighty three years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of James Pool Senr. who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and was pensioned by the Department at the rate of Forty dollars per annum as appears from a certificate of pension dated the twentieth day of Feby. Eighteen hundred and Thirty Three No. 5965. 
She further declares that she was married to the said James Pool Senr. in Mecklenburg County in the State of Virginia on the eleventh day of July in the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty two, that her husband the aforesaid James Pool Senr. died on the twenty ninth day of July Eighteen hundred and Thirty nine in Laurens District and State of South Carolina, where he resided for fifty five years; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety-four, Viz. at the time above stated. 
That there is no other record of her marriage
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than the family record hereunto attached, which is in the hand writing of her deceased husband James Pool Senr. and has been in her possession ever since his death.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before
Ursula x her mark Pool
W. D. Watts
J.C.O.L.D

The State of South Carolina
Laurens District} SS.
I W D Watts Judge of the Court of Ordinary for Laurens District, which is a court of record, do hereby certify, that I did this day wait on the above named Ursula Pool at her residence, she being unable to appear before the court, by reason of her bodily infirmity, that she was sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declaration which contains the Original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of the said Ursula Pool for a pension.
I further certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court, that Ursula Pool and James Pool Senr. were lawfully married the eleventh day of July in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty two, and that the said James Pool Senr. died the twenty ninth day of July in the year Eighteen hundred and Thirty nine; and that she is still a widow.
And that the said Ursula Pool is a credible person. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
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Seal of the Court, this twenty second day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and forty five.
W D Watts
J.C.O.L.D

I John Garlington Clerk of the Court of Laurens District, certify that W D Watts is Judge of the Court of Ordinary as above That it is a court of record, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 25th day of February in the year 1845.
John Garlington Clerk of
The Court of Laurens District.
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Jas Pool
of
South Cara

Admtd 12 mo pri
Capt Anderson
Col Mechlin
Va Militia
$40 per ann
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BRIEF in the case of James Pool Senr. of Laurens District in the State of South Cara.
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? 85.

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period.
In 17
Duration of Service.
Years, Months, Days.
[1] 3 months
[2] 3 months
[3] 6 months
Rank. As a
Pri
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. Gen.
Capt Anderson Capt Burton
Col Mechlin
Genl Stephens Coln Stubblefield Genl Gates

5. In what battles was he engaged? Gates defeat

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Mecklenburg County

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Defective No dates to his Service

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

Jas Wilson Examining Clerk.
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July 25, 1934
xxxxxxxxxx
James Pool- W.9233
BA-J/AWF

Honorable J. J. McSwain
Greenville
South Carolina

My dear Mr. McSwain:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to James Poo, Sr., of Laurens District, South Carolina, soldier of the War of the Revolution.

The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 9233, based upon the military service of James Pool, during the Revolution.

James Pool was born April 5, 1746 or 1756 (both dates are found in the claim) in Brunswick County, Virginia; the names of his parents are not given.

He enlisted, while residing in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, and served as a private with the Virginia troops, as follows- three months in Captain Anderson's company; three months in Captain Burton's company; and six months in Captain Thomas Williams' company, Colonel Stubblefield's regiment, in this tour, was in the battle of "Gates Defeat". No definite dates of enlistment given.

After the Revolution, he moved to Craven County, which was later Laurens District, South Carolina.

He was allowed pension on his application executed, October 15, 1832, at which time he was living in Laurens District, having lived there about forty-eight years, and was then referred to as James Pool,
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Senior.

James Pool married July 11, 1782 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Ursula. She was born January 1, 1762, place not stated, nor are the names of her parents shown.

The soldier, James Pool, died July 29, 1839 in Laurens District, South Carolina. His widow, Ursula Pool, was allowed pension on her application executed February 22, 1845, then a resident of Laurens District, South Carolina.

The following family data are furnished you, as found in the claim:

Rebekah Pool born April 22, 1783
C(illegible) " January 18, 1785
William Pool " February 21, 1787
Salley Pool " March 9, 1789
Polley Pool " June 23, 1791
Gabrill Pool " November 9, 1793
Betsey Pool " November 6, 1796
John Pool " July 16, 1799
James Pool, Jr. " March 15, 1804.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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1812
tion.

September 10, 1934.

Bessie P. Lamb,
Enoree,
S. C.

Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9233, it appears that James Pool was born April 5, 1746 or 1756 in Brunswick County, Virginia.
While residing in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, he enlisted and served three months as a private in Captain Anderson's Virginia Company; immediately after, he enlisted and served three months as a private in Captain Burton's Virginia Company and soon after this, he enlisted and served six months in Captain Thomas Williams' Company, Colonel Stubblefield's Virginia Regiment, and was in "Gates Defeat". Dates of service not stated 
He was allowed pension on his application executed, October 15, 1832, while a resident of Laurens District,
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South Carolina. He was then referred to as James Pool, Senior. He died July 29, 1839 in Laurens Dist., S.C. 
Soldier married July 11, 1782 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Ursula (her maiden name is not stated), she was born January 1, 1762, and was allowed pension on her application executed February 22, 1845, then a resident of Laurens District, South Carolina.

Their children were-

Rebekah Pool born April 22, 1783
C--(illegible) " January 18, 1785
William Pool " February 21, 1787
Salley Pool " March 9, 1789
Polley Pool " June 23, 1791
Gabrill Pool " November 9, 1793
Betsey Pool " November 6, 1796
John Pool " July 16, 1799
James Pool, Jr. " March 15, 1804.

In order to make a proper search of the records for soldiers named John, William and Peter Pool, some of the following data is essential- approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service. Only 2 reports furnished each inquire-

Respectfully,

Commissioner.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C.
J. J. McSWAIN
4TH DIST. SOUTH CAROLINA
DIXON D. DAVIS
SECRETARY
CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS

Greenville, S. C.
July 20, 1934.

Bureau of Pensions,
Supt. of Revolutionary Records,
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:

Please send to me at once all information at your command concerning one James Pool, Sr., of Laurens District, South Carolina, a soldier in the Revolution, who was granted a pension on February 20, 1833, he being 87 years of age at that time.

I would like the report from you complete in every detail.

Yours very truly,
[signed] J J McSwain
J. J. McSwain.

[stamp]
RECEIVED JUL 23 1934
CONGRESSIONAL #3
MAIL SUB. DIV.
VETS. ADM.
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Enoree, S.C.
Aug. 15, 1924

Pension Bureau
Rev. War Records Section
My dear sir - 
Please send me a Copy of pension application of James Poole Rev. soldier who was receiving pension in 1835 - in Laurens Co. S.C.
I should like also to have a copy of application for Rev. Pension of John Poole and John Poll - and Wm. & Peter Poole
Poole - These are my ancestors and this data will be very valuable to me -
Thanking you, I am
Respectfully yours, -
Mrs. Bessie Poole Lamb -
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Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9233
Ursula Pool
Wid
James Pool
Privt Rev War
Act: March 3d/43" June 17" 1844
Index:-Vol. M, Page 136
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1924 - Sept 10 - Hist to Bessie P. Lamb. AWF.
1934 - July 25 - hist to Hon. J. J. McSwain AWF.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
March 12th, 1845.

Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of James Pool, Senr. decd. a Pensioner on the Roll of the South Carolina Agency, at the rate of Forty ~ Dollars and ~ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept. 1838, to the 29th July 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.

To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.
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9.226
South Carolina,
Ursula Pool
widow of James Pool Senr.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 29 July 1839 of Laurens Dist. in the State of S.C. who was a Pri in the Com commanded by Captain Anderson of the regt. commanded by Mechlin in the Va. line for 1 year

Inscribed on the Roll of S. Carolina, at the rate of 40. Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 29. July 1839.

Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of Apl '45 and sent to W. R Farley, Laurens CH
S.C.
Total amount, $____
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by F. S. Swann, Clerk,
Book D Vol. 1 Page 311
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The State of South Carolina
Laurens District
Before the Subscriber a Magistrate in and for the District aforesaid, and duly authorized by the laws of the state to administer oaths, personally appeared Benjamin Arnold and being first duly sworn according to law makes oath that he was well acquainted with James Pool Senr. late of the District of Laurens, That he was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States; That he is also well acquainted with Ursula Pool, who is the widow of the said James Pool Senr. That the said James Pool Senr. and Ursula Pool moved and settled in the neighbourhood where this deponent resided in the latter part of the year Seventeen hundred and eighty four, or the commencement of the year Seventeen hundred and eighty five. That they were then living together as acknowledged husband and Wife, and continued to live together as husband and Wife, until the death of the said James Pool Senr. which was the twenty ninth day of July Eighteen hundred and Thirty nine. That the said Ursula Pool is still the widow of the said James Pool Senr. That he has examined the family record of the said James Pool Senr. and believes the entry of the marriage of James Pool & Ursula Pool, to be the hand writing of the said James Pool Senr.
Sworn to and subscribed Benjn. Arnold
this 22d day of February 1845
before me,
W. R. Farley
M. L. D
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South Carolina
Laurens District} Be it known that on the 22d. day of February 1845 before the subscriber a Magistrate in and for said District, personally appeared Benjamin Arnold above named, and was sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit. I also certify that the said Benjamin Arnold is a credible person. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
W. R. Farley M.L.D

I John Garlington Clerk of the Court of Laurens District, certify that W R Farley is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 25th day of February - in the year 1845. (Interlined before signed)
John Garlington Clerk
of the Court of Laurens
District.
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The State of South Carolina
Laurens District
Before the subscriber a Magistrate in and for the District aforesaid, and duly authorized by the laws of the State to administer oaths, personally appeared James Riley, and being first first duly sworn says that in the month of December Seventeen hundred and eighty eight, he moved into the immediate neighbourhood where James Pool Senr. and Ursula Pool then resided; That the said James Pool Senr. and Ursula Pool were then living together as acknowledged husband and Wife, and continued to live together as husband and Wife, from that date, up to the time of the death, of the said James Pool Senr., which was on the twenty ninth day of July Eighteen hundred and thirty nine. That the said James Pool Senr. was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, That Ursula Pool is his widow, and is still unmarried.
Sworn to and subscribed James Riley
this 22d. day of February 1845
before me,
W. R. Farley
M. L. D

South Carolina
Laurens District} Be it Known that on the 22d. day of February 1845, before the subscriber a Magistrate in and for said District, personally appeared James Riley above named and was sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit, I also certify that the said James Riley is a Credible person. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
W. R. Farley M.L.D.
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I John Garlington Clerk of the Court of Laurens District; certify that W R Farley is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 25th day of February - - in the year 1845.
John Garlington Clerk of the
Court of Laurens District.
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Ex Parte} app. for Pension
James Pool
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State of South Carolina
Laurens District} On this fifteenth day of October personally appeared before me R Gaunt one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the said State, James Pool Senr. a resident of the District and State aforesaid aged Eighty five 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 provisions made by the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States in the year 1776, and served in the manner & form following to wit. His first term was with one of the divisions, which the County of Mecklenburg Va. was divided, in which county he lived. This division was commanded by a Colonel whose name is not recollected but the company to which he was attached was commanded by Captain Anderson; in this Company this Declarant substituted in the place of a Mr John Thompson. With this division he served a term of three months, partly at Portsmouth and partly at Hampton on James River, & was discharged but by whom not recollected & the discharge is lost. Immediately the second division was called out - this being the one in which this Declarant was drafted, he took the oath of Allegiance and was enrolled under Captain Burton, - and served out the tour
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which was also for three months. This Declarant recollects that in this Term he was marched back to Portsmouth, where they were then commanded by Colonel Mechlin - was at the end of the 3 months discharged but by whom not recollected and this discharge is also lost. 
The third division was then called out to serve a term of Six months with orders to march to So Carolina under the command of General Stephens & this Declarant enlisted substituted and served out this term in the place of Mr James Allen who resided then in Charlotte County and was attached to the company commanded by Captain Thomas Williams, and our Colonel was Stubblefield. With this division this Declarant marched to Hillsborough in No Carolina, then stationed near a month - Thence marched to duss river there remained two weeks for want of provisions - thence to Rigeleys Mills where we joined the army under the Command of General Gates... At 10 o'clock that night we rcd orders to make a silent march - the army crossed the bridge and in about 6 miles march we met the enemy - We advanced guard full back and the main army was formed and remained so till light
In the morning commenced the battle known by the name of Gates defeat - After the battle the scattered army collected at Hillsborough and was thence marched to Guilford Court House, where we remained until about 2 weeks before the arrival of General Green on his way to take command of the Southern army. This declarant was then discharged and he thinks the discharge was written by the orderly Sargt Caldwell, but this discharge is also
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lost - The whole of the three divisions making up a term of 12 months.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State
Sworn to and Subscribed} James x his mark Pool
the day and year aforesaid
Richard Gantt

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above mentioned applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served as he states.
Richard Gantt

I John Garlington Clerk of the said Court of common pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of James Pool for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand and affixed the seal of office this fifteenth day of October 1832
John Garlington
Clk L. Dist.