Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9264, James Adare, S. C.
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Service S. C.

Adare, James or
Adair

Number S9264

    carded
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                      12.311 -
South Carolina

James Adair Senr
of Chester in the State of S. Car
who was a Pri in the Company commanded by Captain [Francis] Ross of the Regt commanded by Col. Niel [Thomas Neel] in the S Car
line for 8 months

Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of 26 dollars 66 cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of April 33  and sent to John A Bradley - Chester Co. S.C.

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833     53.32
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept  13.33 = $66.65
Revolutionary Claim                              Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk
Book E Vol. 6 page 62
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James Adare
James Adair 17777

Service, where have you lived since, & where do you now live?
A. -   I was living in what is now called York District So. Ca. during the war I removed to what was than called Craven County, now Chester District So. Ca. and have lived in Chester District ever since, and live there now.

2 - How were you called into the service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if so for whom?
A.- I was a volunteer every time I entered the service.
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State of South Carolina
   Chester District

       On the 24th day of October, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two, personally appeared in open court before William D Martin Judge of the Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas, now sitting, James Adair Senr a resident of Chester District, in the State aforesaid, aged eighty years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declarations, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832:
  First - That he was born in Bucks County in the State of Pennsylvania, on the 8th day of May 1752.
Omit [in margin re Second statement]
  Second - Has now in his possession the record of his age, copied by himself from the family record kept by his parents.
  Third. - Was living when he entered the Service of the United States, in York District, in the State of South Carolina, removed to Chester District in the Service of the Revolutionary War, where he now lives, and has ever continued to live.
  Fourth. - Entered the service of the United States as a volunteer in the year 1776 - and served a campaign of three weeks, under the command of Captain Frank Ross and Colonel Thomas Neel.  In the same year, served under the command of Captain John McCool and Col. David Hopkins; also, served a tour of duty, as a volunteer, in the year 1777 for two months under the command of the officers last mentioned
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In the three month tour of duty, this applicant was engaged in an expedition against the Indians, on the Western Frontier, and in an engagement with the Indians, on War Woman's Creek, at a place called the "Horse Shoe" - received a wound from a ball in his left shoulder which disabled him from service; and, in consequence of which, he was discharged from the service in 1777 after serving the two months duty.
  Fifth: - He has no regular discharge, nor did he ever receive a written discharge.
  Sixth: - This applicant refers to the Rev. James B. Stafford, and James Anderson who are well acquainted with him, and can testify as to his character as a man of veracity, and their belief of his services, as a soldier of the revolution.
He 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 the agency of this or any other state.
James Adare  his X mark
                       
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid in open court Oct 24th 1832 s/ J. Rosborough CCPS

State of South Carolina
Chester District
We, James B. Stafford, a clergyman residing in the District and State aforesaid, and John McCreary Snr of the same District and State, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Adair, Senr who has subscribed and sworn to the above
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Declaration:  That we believe him to be eighty years of age - 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.
                      James B. Stafford
                      J. McCreary 
Sworn to and subscribed
the day and year aforesaid
in open court
October 24th 1832
J Rosborough CCPS

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories, prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states:- and the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that James B Stafford, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman resident in the District of Chester and State of South Carolina; and that John McCreary  who has also signed the same is a resident in the said District and State, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
     Given under my hand 24th Oct 1832
                      Wm. D. Martin
                       Presiding Judge

I John Rosborough Clerk of Court of Common Pleas in Chester District do hereby certify that the foregoing contains [illegible] proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of James Adare for a pension.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 25th day October 1832
J Rosborough CCPS
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Interrogatories put by the Court to James Adare Sr.  SC.
1  Q.  Where & in what year were you born? 
A.  I was born in the year 1752 8th May, in Bucks County Pennsylvania. 
2  Q.  Have you any record of your age, & if so, where is it? 
A.  I have a record now in my possession taken from the record kept by my parents.
3  Q.  Where were you living when you were called into the service; where have you lived since, & where do you now live? 
A.  I was living in what is now called York District So. Ca. during the war  I removed to what was then called Craven County, now Chester District So. Ca. and have lived in Chester District ever since, and live there now. 
4  Q.  How were you called into the service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if so for whom? 
A.  I was a volunteer every time I entered the service. 
5th  Q.  State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served; such continental & militia regiments as you can recollect, & the general circumstances of your service? 
An.  Genl. [Andrew] Williamson, Capt. Frank Ross, Col. Thomas Neel, Capt John McCool and Col. David Hopkins.  I volunteered three successive times. The first time I was out about three weeks, when I was discharged.  The second time I volunteered, I was out 3 months, and the third and last time which was in 1777 I volunteered for a service of three months, & was marched on an expedition against the British under the command of Capt Jno McCool of Col. David Hopkins Regt.  In an engagement with the Indians, I was wounded by a ball in the left shoulder, which disabled
me from doing any further service, & I was discharged about two months from the time when I last volunteered. 
6th  Q.  Did you ever receive a discharge from the service & if so what has become of it? 
A.  I never did receive a written discharge from the service. 
7th  Q.  State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, who can testify to your character for veracity, & their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution? 
A.  Rev. James B. Stafford & John McCreary Senr. s/ James Adare 
Sworn in open court Oct 24 1832 
J. Rosborough CCPs
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17777
James Adair Sen
Chester District
South Carolina

Admit as private for 8 mo
from 1776 - $26.66

Capt. Ross [Francis Ross]
Col. Niel  [Thomas Neel]
So Ca

John A Bradley
Chester C.H.
South Carolina
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BRIEF in the case of James Adair, sen. of Chester District in the State of South Carolina (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? 80
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. Period. Duration of Service. Rank.
Volunteer In 1776 3 Mos. As a Private
1777 3 Mos., 2 Mos.
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served.
Capt Frank Ross, Col. Thos. Neel
Capt John McCool, Col David Hopkins
5. In what battles was he engaged? None stated
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? York District, S.C.
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? Correct
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned
TE Brodford
Examining Clerk.
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July 31, 1937
James Adare, S.9264

Mr. Charles F. Remy
528 - 534 Circle Tower
Indianapolis
Indiana
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to James Adair, Sr., who was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, May 8, 1752, and served in the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.9264, based upon the military service of James Adare,
He signed as Adare but was pensioned as Adair.
He was born May 8, 1752, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The
names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of York District, South Carolina, he enlisted
in 1776 and served three weeks in Captain Frank Ross' company in
Colonel Thomas Neel's South Carolina regiment. He enlisted again in 1776 and served three months in Captain John McCool's company in
Colonel David Hopkins' South Carolina regiment. He enlisted in 1777 and served about two months in Captain John McCool's company in Colonel David Hopkins' South Carolina regiment; he was in an expedition against the Indians on the western frontier and at Horse Shoe on War Women's Creek where he was wounded in his left shoulder by a ball.
During the Revolution he moved to Craven County (which was later
Chester District, South Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 24,
1832, at which time he was living in Chester District, South Carolina,
and was referred to as James Adare, Senior.
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The papers in said claim contain no data relative to the family
of James Adare.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of James
Adare, the name and address of the person to whom it was paid and
possibly the date of death of this soldier, it is suggested that you
address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records
Division, Washington, D.C., giving the following data:
James Adair, Sr., Certificate 12311, issued April 20, 1833,
rate $26.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832,
South Carolina Agency.
The above noted is the only soldier named James Adare (searched
under all spellings) that is found in the Revolutionary War records
of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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13/98 - Hist. to Mrs. Anna Foster. Atlanta. Ga.

Sept. 21-1901 - Hist to J.C.Tarkington, Indianapolis In

Nov 13.1903  Histy to Frank B. Stephens Salt Lake City , Utah

Dec. 13, 1904 His to J.E. Houghland, Eldon, Iowa  thrs Senator Allison, see letter

Feby. 24, 1905 - His to Frank B. Stephens - Salt Lake City Utah, See letter

May 16, 1905 - to above - name of wife & date of death not known.
To auditor for date of last payment

1912 Feb. 28. Hon John A.M. Adair c
1921 Apr. 7 Hist. to W.H. Jencak
1923 - Aug - 24 - Hist. to Agnes P. Adair mmk
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9264
Invalid

Rev War

File No 9264
  James Adair Senr
  Priv. Rev. War

Act: June 7th, 1832
Index: - Vol. 1 , Page 2

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Dec. 1, 1923 - Hist to Mary Hanna ar
Jan
A
1931 - July 24 - Hist to Clarence H Smith
1933 Jan 18 - Hist. to Mrs. Florence R Wolfe ady

1933  May 8 hist. to Miss Ruth S. Peterson mcs

1933 Oct 13 Miss Z.R. Peterson inf that the record sent her May 8, 1933 is only one.  See her letter in Thos. Skinner R.9635 mcs

1936 Mar 12 hist. to Mrs. Wm B. Ardery mcs

1937. July 31 hist. to Mr. Chas. F. Remy mcs
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Death not on A. B.
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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
James Adair, sen. of Chester District, which require further proof or explanation.
1. Does the declaration show where 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 or 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 produced, 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 be had? No
XIV. If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness
or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath,
certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
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? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And,
if not, which of them is not so answered? all 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_ year _
months, and _ days, I served as _
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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 service. 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 objection
able. 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.
t 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 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.
tt QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
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 the 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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    [Stamp]
               Pension Office U.S.
                Jan 7 1898

Pension Bureau -
    I want some information concerning my great grand father, a revolutionary soldier -   My father is Col. G.W. Adair whose father was John Fisher Adair whose father was John Adair (given name uncertain).  He was a trooper under Gen Francis Marion in the Carolinas.  He lived & died in Laurens District S.C. I want authentic
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proof that he was a revolutionary soldier, as my information is only traditional.  If you know nothing about it, you will greatly oblige me by suggesting some means by which I can learn the fact.

        Very respectfully - 
  Mrs. Annie Adair Foster - 
  429 West Peters St.
   Atlanta Ga

Jan 5/98 - 

    [stamp]
   U.S. Pension Office
    Jan 7 1898
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[letterhead]
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL
The Indianapolis Journal Newspaper Company, Publishers
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.,   Sept 11  '01

O.W. & N.
Hon Commissioner of Pensions:
Washington, D.C.
Dr Sir:
Will you kindly send me the
Military record of James Raemy, Raimy or Remy who served in the Revolutionary War from Virginia. Also that of James Adair who served from South Carolina  
I understand that both drew pensions
and that (and their) descendents of Remy spell his names in three ways as indicated above. 
Very truly,
J.C. Tarkington

(stamped, U.S. Pension C Office  Sep 13 1901)
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STEPHENS & SMITH
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS
SALT LAKE CITY

Nov. 4, 1903.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly advise whether you have any record of the
revolutionary service of James Adair. He lived in Indiana near
Indianapolis, settling there in 1812, and afterwards moved to Iowa?
Very truly yours,
Frank B. Stephens
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O.W. & M
May 11 1905  Files

STEPHENS & SMITH
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS
SALT LAKE CITY
May 6th, 1905.

Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Referring to your letter of November 13th, indexed J. R. W. 
No. 9264 Inv. Revolutionary War, will you please refer to the application
of James Adair, Sr., for a pension and see if the application
gives the maiden name of his wife? If so, kindly advise me of the same. 
Kindly also advise how long the pension was paid and the date of
death of the Pensioner. 
Yours truly,
Frank B Stephens
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SIXTY SECOND CONGRESS
JOHN L. BURNETT, ALA, CHAIRMAN.
ADOLPH J. SABATH, ILL.
JOHN M. MOORE, TEX.
JOHN A.M. ADAIR, IND.
HENRY M. GOLDFOGLE, N. Y.
THOMAS M. BELL, CA.
JAMES M. CURLEY, MASS.
WILLIAM G. BROWN, W.VA.
GEORGE KONIG, MD
AUGUSTUS P. GARDNER, MASS.
EVERIS A. HAYES, CAL.
J. HAMPTON MOORE, PA.
THERON E. CATLIN, MO.
H. T. HELGESEN, N. DAK.
CALES POWERS, KY.
TRACY LAY, CLERK.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
COMMITTEE ON
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION.
WASHINGTON, D. C.

February 28, 1912.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Department of the Interior,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
As you are the custodian of the land warrants
and the pensions granted to the soldiers of the Revolutionary War, I would like to know if you have any record
of one James Adair, Sr., having served in the Revoluntionary
War, as a private, under Captain Frank Ross and Colonel
Thomas Neil in some South Carolina Regiment. He is
also supposed to have served under Captain John McCool
and Colonel David Hopkins but do not know the Company or
Regiment. Any information you may give me on this subject
will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
J A M Adair.

A/W.
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1 - 2 cent stamp   mh
Rev Sec / CW
Crawford Neb,
March , 3, 1921.
Dept. of Interior,
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs:-  Could you send me the war record of James Adair who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war from S. Carolina.
I am working for my D.A.R. papers and any information you can give, I will be very thankful.
Yours Resp.
Mrs. W. H. Smeak,
Crawford, Neb.
Box 292
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J.  McD. Adair
Dry Goods, Carpets & Ladies Suits
Lexington, Virginia.
Lexington Va
July 12, 1923
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Several weeks ago I wrote your department from which I received no reply.  Can you tell me whether James Adair Sr. who died near Jonesboro Tenn. and a husband to Mary Adair (Polly) served in any state organization in the Revolutionary War?
A prompt reply to this and any information that you may give me will greatly be appreciated.
Respectfully,
Miss Agnes P Adair.
[stamp]
U.S. Pension Office    Jul 18 1923
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Columbia, Missouri
Oct. 21st, 1923.

To the Hon.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C.

Sir;
Can you give me a little help in joining the D. A. R. through James Adair of S. Carolina?
He drew a pension in Chester Co. S. C. in 1831 and I think for only three years dying probably in 1834.
Kindly give me the family history so far as given in his application. 
I am of the opinion he was the brother of the celebrated Gov.
John Adair of Ky. who was born in Chester Co. 1757, and this James
ancestor was probably born about 1749.
I thank you very much for the help you may be to me.
Yours truly,
Mary Hanna
110 S. Ninth St.
Columbia, Missouri.
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HENRY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
CLARENCE H. SMITH CURATOR
614 SOUTH FOURTEENTH STREET
NEW CASTLE INDIANA
July 9, 1931.
The Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions,
Department of the Interior,
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Have you on your pension records for service in the Revolutionary War the name of James ADAIR (only one of all.)  If so, will you kindly furnish us record of his service and any data regarding himself and family that you may see fit.
Said James Adair is thought to have served in South Carolina and is reputed to have been a pensioner. I doubt this as his name does not appear in any lists available to us. His grave is in Franklin County, Indiana and a service in his honor is planned
there for August 9 by the Indiana Society, Sons of American Revolution.
Thanking you for any courtesy,
Truly yours
Clarence H. Smith
Historian, Indiana Society, S. A. R.
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RECEIVED MAY 3 1933
OLD RECORDS  DIVN.

DETROIT MICH APR 30 1933

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WAR DEPT. MAR 2 1933

RECEIVED MAY 4 1933 MAIL SUB-DIV

Director of Pensions
Revolutionary War Records
War Department,
Washington, D.C.

12 Received by GAO MAY 2 1933
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446 W. Goldengate Ave.,
Detroit, Michigan
April 29, 1933

Director of Revolutionary War
Pension Records.
Dear Sir:
I understand that the Bureau
of Pensions shows that JAMES
ADAIR, who served as a volunteer
in Capt. Frank Ross' Company,
Col. Thos. Neel's Reg. South Carolina
Line, received a pension
at the close of the Rev. War.
Will you please advise me if
any of the records pertaining
to this pension mention his
daughter, Margaret? I am most
anxious to find some documentary
reference to her. Will you please
give me all data contained in
this pension record? Does it
show where James Adair enlisted,
what town or county in S.C.?
Any information, or suggestion,
that you can give me will be
greatly appreciated.
Yours truly,
Ruth S. Peterson
Do your records show a Thomas Skinner
(1760 - 1843), who settled in southern Indiana
after the War? I dont know where he served
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                   Glencoe , Ill.
                   Jan. 11, 1933.
Bureau of Pensions
Revolutionary Ward records

Dear Sirs - I would like very much to have the service record of James Adair who I think served both in Pennsylvania and in South Carolina.

 I am one of his fourteen great grandchildren still living.

  Thanking you in advance, I am,
               Sincerely,
  (Mrs.) Florence R Wolfe
     476 Park Ave
      Glencoe, Ill.
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ROCCLICGAN
PARIS, KENTUCKY

Jan. 9, 1936

Commissioner,
Pension Office,
Department of the Interior,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:                 
I shall greatly appreciate your sending me any Revolutionary record your office may contain of one JAMES ADAIR (only James) who died in Alabama about 1839 - 40.
Among his children was one John Adair whose mother died when he was quite young, and he was reared by relatives in So. Carolina, James Adair, it is said, served in Marion's band in the Carolinas.
Should the record contain nformation
regarding his wife, or wives, and other children I will be grateful if you will make brief notes of this for me.
Thanking you, I am
Sincerely,
Mrs Wm B. Ardery
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[letterhead] REMY & REMY
CHARLES F. REMY
WILLIAM H. REMY
FRANK T. SISSON
LAW OFFICES
528-534 CIRCLE TOWER
INDIANAPOLIS
TELEPHONE LINCOLN 728
July 17, 1937
United States Pension Commissioner,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am a member of the Sons of American Revolution and was admitted on application prepared in 1901, which contained the following recital: "James Adair Sr. was born in Bucks County, Penn. May 8, 1752,
was a citizen of South Carolina and died in Franklin County, Indiana;
that he served three months as private in 1776 under Col. Thomas Neal [Neel] of South Carolina and Capt. Frank Ross. Again in 1776 as private for three months under Col. David Hopkins and Capt. John McCool. Again as private for two months under same officers in 1777. He drew a pension in the latter years of his life as evidenced by certificate of H. Clay Evans, pension commissioner, which certificate is attached hereto."
I do know that James Adair who came from South Carolina to Franklin
County, Indiana with his family about 1800 or a little earlier was my
great great grandfather. I also know that he died in Franklin County in
1831. I am writing to ask whether or not your records show, as certified
by former commissioner H. Clay Evans, that he drew a pension, which was delivered to him in Franklin County, Indiana, the county seat of which is Brookville. Do the records show that the certificate of former commissioner Evans stated the facts as shown by the records of your office? I shall greatly appreciate a prompt reply.
Very respectfully,
Charles F. Renne
[STAMP] No enclosure when opened in Mail Sub Div. Vets. Adm:
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October 13, 1933
James Adare, S.9284
Thomas Skinner, 9635
BA-J/cms
Mrs. ZR Peterson
1527 Virginia Park
Detroit Michigan
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the record of a
James Adair or Adare other than the one that was furnished you on May 8, 1933, and for information relative to Thomas Skinner, R. 9635.
The James Adare, S. 9264, whose record was sent you May 8, 1933, is the only soldier by that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Thomas Skinner stated that he was a minute man in the militia for about six years and during that time he was several times marched to Lewes and to the Delaware Bay and that twice
he attacked Cheney's Fort on the Maryland line.
The Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied provided only for these who rendered at least six months actual service in a regularly organized military corps, called into service by
competent authority.
Thomas Skinner's claim was not allowed as this office considered that the actual service performed by him of the character provided for by the pension law was less than six
months.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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May 8, 1933
James Adare, S.9264
Thomas Skinner, R. 9635
BA-J/McS
Miss Ruth S. Peterson
446 W. Goldengate Avenue
Detroit Michigan
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the records of Revolutionary War soldiers named James Adare and Thomas Skinner.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 9264, based upon the military service of James Adare. He signed as Adare but was pensioned as Adair.
James Adare was born May 8, 1752, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of York District, South Carolina, he enlisted in 1776 and served three weeks in Captain Frank Ross' Company in Colonel Thomas Neel's South Carolina Regiment. He enlisted again in 1776 and served three months in Captain John McCool's Company in Colonel David Hopkins' South Carolina Regiment. He enlisted in 1777 and served about two months in Captain
John McCools' Company in Colonel David Hopkins' South Carolina
Regiment; he was in an expedition against the Indians on the
western frontier and at Horse Shoe on War Woman's Creek where
he was wounded in his left shoulder by a ball.
During the Revolution he moved to Craven County (which was later Chester District, South Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October
24, 1832, at which time he was living in Chester District, South Carolina, and was referred to as James Adare, Senior.
The papers in this claim contain no data relative to the soldier's family
[His death not on Agency Book]
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The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, R. 9635, based upon the military service of Thomas Skinner.
He was born in May, 1759, in Kent County, Delaware, and lived there until 1805 when he moved to Dearborn County, Indiana, where he lived five years when he moved to Franklin County, Indiana, and was living there in 1841. He applied for pension November 9, 1841, and alleged that
he volunteered and served with the Delaware troops as follows:
from the spring of 1777, two years as private in Captain Edward Dyer's militia company; from the spring of 1779, one year as private in Captain John Gray's company of minutemen; from the spring of 1780 until November, 1783, as private in Captain
Edward Dyer's company of militia.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of the alleged service in accordance with the requirement of the pension law.
In 1841 he was referred to as Thomas Skinner, Senior.
The papers in this claim contain no data relative to the soldier's family. Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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Copied from M. M.H.F. hist
July 24 - 1931
January 18, 1933.
BA-J/ADY
James Adare S.9264.
Mrs. Florence R. Wolfe,
476 Park Avenue,
Glencoe, Illinois.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one James Adair, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.9264, based upon his military service in that war.
James Adare or Adair, Senior, was born May 8, 1752, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
while a resident of York District, South Carolina, he enlisted in 1776 and served three weeks in Captain
Frank Ross' Company, Colonel Thomas Neel's Regiment.
South Carolina troops. Again in 1776 he enlisted and
served three months under Captain John McCool and Colonel
David Hopkins. In 1777, he enlisted and served two
months in Captain John McCool's Company, Colonel David
Hopkins' Regiment, South Carolina troops. He was in an expedition against the Indians on the western frontier and at "Horse Shoe", on War Woman's Creek, in which he
was wounded by a ball in his left shoulder.
During the war he moved to Craven County (later Chester District), South Carolina, where he was residing
when he was allowed pension on his application executed October 24, 1832.
There are no family data on file.
The above noted is the history of the only soldier named James Adare or Adair found on the Revolutionary War
records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
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July 24, 1931
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MMHF: MLB
Mr. Clarence H. Smith
614 South Fourteenth Street
New Castle, Indiana
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 9264, that James Adare or Adair, Senior, was born May 8, 1752, in Bucks County,
Pennsylvania.
While a resident of York District, South Carolina, he enlisted in 1776 and served three weeks in Captain Frank Ross' company, Colonel Thomas Neel's regiment, South Carolina troops. Again in 1776, he enlisted and served three months under Captain John McCool and Colonel David Hopkins. In 1777, he
enlisted and served two months in Captain John McCool's company,
Colonel David Hopkins' regiment, South Carolina troops. He was
in an expedition against the Indians on the western frontier, and
at "Horse Shoe", on War Woman's Creek, in which he was wounded
by a ball in his left shoulder.
During the war he moved to Craven County (later Chester District), South Carolina, where he was residing when he was allowed pension on his application executed October 24, 1832.
There are no family data on file.
The above noted is the history of the only soldier named James Adare or Adair found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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ev. & 1813 Wars Section

December 1, 1923

Mary Hanna 110 S. Ninth St.
Columbia, Mo.

Madam: I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 9364 of James Adare or
Adair, Senior, it appears that he was born May 8,
1752 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
While a resident of York District, South Carolina,
he enlisted in 1776 and served three weeks in Captain Frank Ross' Company, Colonel Thomas Neel's Regiment, South Carolina Troops. Again in 1776 he enlisted and served three months under Captain John McCool and Colonel
David Hopkins. In 1777, he enlisted and served
two months in Captain John McCool's Company, Colonel David Hopkins' Regiment, South Carolina Troops. He was in an expedition against the Indians on the Western
Frontier, and at "Horse Shoe", on War Woman's Creek, in which he was wounded by a ball in his left shoulder.
During the war he moved to Craven County (later
Chester District, South Carolina, where he was residing
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when he was allowed pension on his application executed October 24, 1832.
There is no family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner
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August 24, 1923
Agnes B. Adair
Lexington, Virginia
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 9264 of James Adare or Adair Senior it appears that he was born May 8, 1752 in
Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
While a resident of York District, South Carolina he enlisted in 1776 and served three weeks in Captain Frank Ross' Company, Colonel Thomas Neel's Regiment, South Carolina Troops. Again in 1776 he enlisted and served three months
under Captain John McCool and Colonel David Hopkins. In
1777 he enlisted and served two months in Captain John McCool's Company, Colonel David Hopkins' Regiment, South Carolina
Troops. He was in an expedition against the Indians on the Western Frontier and at "Horse Shoe on War Woman's Creek in which he was wounded by a ball in his left
shoulder.
During the War he moved to Craven County (later Chester District, South Carolina where he was residing
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when he was allowed pension on his application executed October 24, 1832. There is no family data on file. The above noted is the only James Adair on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
Commissioner
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Roccliegan
March 12, 1936
BA-J/MOS
James Adare, S.9264
Mrs. William B. Ardery
Paris, Kentucky
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of James Adair who served from South Carolina.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 9264, based upon the military service of James Adare,
He signed as Adare but was pensioned as Adair.
He was born May 8, 1752, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The names
of his parents were not given.
While a resident of York District, South Carolina, he enlisted in
1776 and served three weeks in Captain Frank Ross' company in Colonel Thomas Neel's South Carolina regiment. He enlisted again in 1776 and served three months in Captain John McCool's company in Colonel David Hopkins' South Carolina regiment. He enlisted in 1777 and served about two months in Captain John McCool's company in Colonel David Hopkins' South Carolina regiment; he was in an expedition against the Indians on
the western frontier and at Horse Shoe on War Woman's Creek where he was wounded in his left shoulder by a ball.
During the Revolution he moved to Craven County (which was later
Chester District, South Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 24,
1832, at which time he was living in Chester District, South Carolina,
and was referred to as James Adare, Senior.
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The papers in this claim contain no data relative to the family
of James Adare,

The above-noted is the only soldier named James Adare (searched
under all spellings) that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
G. H. SWEET
Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator