Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 9509, for James Long, South Carolina
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE  S.C
Long, James
Margery
NUMBER  W 9509
CONTENTS
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4928
South Carolina
Margery, decd
widow of James Long
who died on the 6th April 1825
of Anderson Dist in the State of South Carolina who was a private in the _ commanded by Captain _  of the SC commanded by Gen [Francis] Marion 
Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston
at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 Cents per
annum, to commence on the fourth day of March, 1831, & end 13 March 1846 when she died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of February 1850 and sent to Thos Lumpkin, Present
Payable to Ezekiel Long admr
for sole use of surviving children
Matthew Long, Mary Tippen
John A. Long, George Long
Ezekiel Long Wm Long 
Anna Herron & Margery Long
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836,
Recorded by JP Chase Clerk 
Book D Volume 1 Page 384.
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THE NEW TESTAMENT
OF Our LORD and SAVIOUR
JESUS CHRIST.
Newly translated out of the
ORIGINAL GREEK
And with the former
TRANSLATIONS
Diligently COMPARED and REVISED.
By his Majesty's Special Command.
Appointed to be Read in CHURCHES.
EDINBURGH:
Printed by ADRIAN WATKINS HIS MAJESTY's Printer.
MDCCLIV.
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An account of the Numbr and ages of
the sons and daughters of James
Long and Margery Long his wife -
1 Elisabeth Long born the 25 July 1777
2 Mathew Long born the 29th of December
1780
3 Mary Long born the 14 of May 1782
4 James Long born the 16 April 1785
Henry Long and John Anderson Long 
6 Was born the 22 day of August 1787
Ann Long born the 28th of March in the year
1790
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4th July 1836
State of South Carolina
District of Anderson
On this twenty eighth day of October 1846 personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas for the District aforesaid, Ezekiel Long, William Long, 
James Herron who married Anna Long and his wife Anna Herron, David Gorteny who married Margery Long and his wife Margery Gorteny residents of the same District and State and children of the
late Margery Long who formerly resided in said District & State, and died there on the 13th day of March 1846, she being the same who made a declaration in order to obtain a Pension, on the 19th February 1846 before Wm Magee, Ordinary
who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on their oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the amount
of Pension due their mother Margery Long under and by virtue of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4th 1836. That they are the children of James and Margery Long, and that the said Margery was the widow of the said
James Long from his death until hers which took place as above stated on the 13th day of March 1846 that the
said James Long was as they have been informed and believe, a private in the war of the Revolution, but they are unable to recollect if they ever heard under what officers he served, except Genl [Francis] Marion - they have understood that he
served with Benjamin Lawrence and others, all who are now supposed to be dead-- their understanding and belief is, that their said Father & mother James & Margery Long then resided in Abbeville District in this State, they think he was drafted and that he was at the siege at ninety six, they are unable to state with any precision as to the date of his entering or of his leaving the service, believe he was out several tours, one of which they have understood was three months with his Waggon & Team. they have always understood that he got a written discharge, but understand it is lost.
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they are not aware of the existence of any documentary evidence of his services, except the Indent issued to him for services, a copy of which they  understand was forwarded with  her application, they have every  reason to believe that said Indent was issued to their  Father and that he rendered faithful service to his country therefor  They further declare that they have been informed and believe that their said Father & Mother the said James and Margery Long were married in the month of September 1775, by Doctor Delabowe a magistrate in Abbeville District, that this was the statement of their said Mother , made from her own age and family record of birth, and which family records we understand  was forwarded to the War Office in  company with  her declaration  before alluded to , and which is known by some of  us and believed by all of us to have been made by our Father the said James Long and kept by himself & wife as the true records of our births, as their children. that their Father the said James Long died  on the sixth day of April 1825 and that their mother the said Margery Long did remain  a widow from the day of his death until the thirteenth day of March 1846  the day  of her death, as will more fully  appear by reference to the proof heretofore  and herewith sent. Sworn to and subscribed  the day and year above written in open Court before me. Ezekiel Long ( signed ) William Long ( signed ) James Herron ( signed ) ( her mark + ) Anna Herron ( his mark D ) David Gorteney ( her mark X ) Margery Gorteney     Josiah J Evans ( signed ) PJ
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[ State of South Carolina Anderson District ] SS. October 28th 1846  I James J. Evans Presiding Judge of the Court of  Sessions and Common Pleas for said District , certify that it has been satisfactorily proven  in open Court , that Ezekiel Long & Wm Long are  sons , and that Anna Herren who married James Herren and Margery  Gorteney who married David Gorteney are daughters of James and Margery Long and that the said James Long  who was a reputed  Revolutionary soldier died in this District and left the  said Margery Long a widow, and that she has also died during the present year in the same District. Given under my hand  in open Court the day and year above written.  Josiah J. Evans ( signed )  I Elijah Webb Clerk of the Court of Sessions and Common Pleas for Anderson District  S. C. do hereby certify that  Josiah J. Evans is the Presiding Judge  at this  Fall Term 1846 and that  the foregoing  signatures purporting to be his are genuine, and also that the foregoing  are the original proceedings which were executed in open Court this day , in the application of the children of Margery Long for a Pension.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed  my seal of office  this 28th day of October 1846.  Elijah Webb ( signed ) C.C.S.O.C.P.A.D.
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Declaration In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4th July 1836. [ State of South Carolina District of Anderson ] SS.  On this tenth day of February 1846 Personally appeared before William Magee Judge of the Court of Ordinary for the District aforesaid Mrs. Margery Long a resident of the same  District & State aged eighty eight 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 4th 1836. That she is the widow of James Long ( as she thinks , a private ) in the  War of the Revolution, but she cannot recollect under what officers he served, or the name of any of them except Genl Marion, she recollects that he served with Benjamin Lawrence, some of the Lucky's and William Lessley - they then resided in  Abbeville District in this State, she thinks he was drafted, and that he was at the siege of Ninety Six, she cannot state how long he served, precisely when he entered , or the date of his leaving the service. but  recollects that he served one Tour of three months, and had his wagon & Team with him and that he was out several other tours, but she has become so old and frail that she has forgotten all about it, she recollects that the  got a discharge in writing, which he kept for a long time, but it is at length lost, she knows of no documentary evidence of his service, but thinks he received an Indent, which she hopes may be found in Columbia to aid her. She
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She further declares that she was married to the said James Long in the month of September , she thinks in the year ( 1775 ) seventeen hundred and seventy five, which fact she arrives at from her record of the births of their children and her own age ; they were married by Dr. Dellahowe who was a magistrate in Abbeville District, that the records of the birth of their children from which the following is an extract , viz, " An account of the number and ages of the sons and daughters of James Long and Margery Long his wife ."  " Elizabeth Long born the 25 July 1777" was made in the old Bible by her said husband many years before his death and has been kept by her ever since as the  true family record, and is  herewith submitted as evidence of their marriage; that her husband the aforesaid James Long died on the  sixth day of April 1825 ; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof herewith sent. That they moved from Abbeville to Tennessee and remained there about five years, during which time her daughter Polly & son James was born, they then moved to this District ( then Pendleton ) about fifty six years ago.  ( her mark X ) Margery Long  Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. W Magee Judge of the Court of Ordinary for  Anderson District  [ State of South Carolina Anderson District ]  I William Magee  ordy & Ex  officio M.A.D. hereby certify  Mrs. Margery Long the declarant from bodily infirmity is unable to attend in open Court, and that she is  highly respectable - Given under my hand and  not of office  February 19th 1846  W. Magee ( signed ) ordy & Ex officio  M.A.D.
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[ State of South Carolina Anderson District ] SS.  On this 16th day of April in the year of our Lord 1848 Personally appeared before William Magee ordinary and Ex officio Magistrate  of Anderson District Mr. David Verner an aged and respectable citizen of the District & State aforesaid and upon being duly sworn siath upon his oath that he was well acquainted with James Long who was a  soldier in the Revolutionary War , and Margery Thomson who afterward was the wife of the aforementioned James Long  - He is not certain that they were married before the last service that he performed and believes that it was in or near the date of 1775 - He recollects well that they lived together as husband and wife before the close of the war, that he the said James Long was in the  United States service some length of time but is not certain as to the times that he did serve and  that he was reputed during the time that he lived as a revolutionary soldier - He knows that Margery Long  did remain his wife as long as he lived and has survived him- Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and  year above written. W, Magee Ordinary & Ex officio M.A.D.   David Verner ( signed )  [ State of South Carolina Anderson District ]  Personally appeared before me  William Magee ordinary and Ex officio Magistrate of the District and State aforesaid  Mr. Bryan Burroughs a respectable citizen of this District and after being duly sworn  saith upon his oath that he had in his possession  papers at this time
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executed by James Long the husband of Margery Long and that he was acquainted with the hand writing of said James Long , that the  family record on part of the old Bible herewith annexed was made by him as he was long and well acquainted with his hand writing and without hesitation believes it to be his and made by him - Sworn to and subscribed before me  this 19th day of June A.D. 1846.  Bryan Burroughs ( signed )  W. Magee ordy & Ex  officio M.A.D.  ( vertical note ) ( 6782  Mrs. Long )        [ State of south Carolina Anderson District ] I Elijah Webb Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the  District aforesaid do hereby certify that William Magee whose attestation is to the foregoing certificate is the acting ordinary for said District and Ex officio Magistrate for the same, and that all due faith ought and should be given to all his attestations as such . Given under my hand and seal of the Clerk's office of Anderson District aforesaid this 22nd day  June  AD 1846  Elijah Webb ( signed ) C.C.C.P.A.D.
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
AWF
April 10, 1929.
Mrs. J. H. Getzen, Pendergrass, Georgia.

Madam:  I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9509, it appears that James Long, while residing in Abbeville District, South Carolina, served as a private with the South Carolina Troops under Colonel [Andrew] Pickins, was at the Siege of Ninety Six, dates and length of service not stated.
He died April 6, 1825 in Anderson District, South Carolina
.
He married in September 1775 in Abbeville District, South Carolina, Margery Thomas or Thompson.  Pension was allowed on her application executed February 19, 1846, while a resident of Anderson District, South Carolina, aged eighty-eight years. She died in said
district March 13, 1846.
Children:
Elizabeth born July 25, 1777
Matthew born December 29, 1780
Mary born May 14, 1782
James born April 16, 1785
Henry and John Anderson born August 22, 1787
Ann or Anna born March 28, 1790
William  date of birth not stated
George  date of birth not stated
Margery  date of birth not stated
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The following children survived their mother:
Ezekiel; William; Anna, wife of James Herron; Margery, wife of David Gorterry or Gorteny; all residing in Anderson District, South Carolina; Matthew, residing in Hall County, Georgia; Mary, widow of George Tippen, residing in Cherokee County, Georgia; John A. Long,
residing in Jackson County, Georgia; George Long, residing in Henry County, Georgia.

This is the history of the only soldier named James Long found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau, who served with the South Carolina Troops.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner.
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March 24, 1928.
Honorable William J. Harris,
United States Senate,
Washington, D. C.
My dear Senator:
In response to your letter of March 22, I have the honor to advise you that this Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his
services.
A careful search of said records fails to afford any information in regard to any soldiers named Cornelius Collins and James Pearre. All spellings of those names searched.
You are herewith furnished the history of the only soldier named James Long found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, who served with the South Carolina Troops.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9509, it appears that James Long, while residing in Abbeville District, South Carolina, served as a private with the
South Carolina Troops under Colonel Pickins, was at the siege of Ninety Six, dates and length of service not stated.
He died April 6, 1825 in Anderson District, South Caro-
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lina.
He married in September 1775 in Abbeville District, South Carolina, Margery Thomas or Thompson.

Pension was allowed on her application executed February 19, 1846, while a resident of Anderson District, South Carolina, aged eighty-eight years. She died in said district March 13, 1846.
Children --

Elizabeth born July 25, 1777
Matthew born December 29,1780
Mary born May 14, 1782
James born April 16, 1785
Henry and
John Anderson born August 22, 1787 
Ann or Anna born March 28, 1790
William date of birth not stated
George date of birth not stated
Margery date of birth not stated

The following children survived their mother -- Ezekiel; William, Anna, wife of James Herron; Margery, wife of David Gorterry or Gorteny; all residing in Anderson District, South Carolina; Matthew, residing in Hall County, Georgia; Mary, widow of George Tippen, residing in Cherokee County, Georgia; John A. Long, residing in Jackson County, Georgia; George
Long, residing in Henry County, Georgia.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commissioner.
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Honorable Thomas M. Bell
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
March 17, 1928
My dear Mr. Bell:
In response to your letter of the fifteenth instant, I have the honor to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim
W. 9599, it appears that James Long, while residing in Abbeville District, South Carolina, served as a private with the South Carolina Troops under
Colonel [Andrew] Pickins, was at the Siege of Ninety-Six, date and length of service not stated.
He died April 6, 1825 in Anderson District, South Carolina.
He married in September 1775 in Abbeville  District, South Carolina, Margery Thomas or Thomson.
Pension was allowed on her application executed February 19, 1846, while a resident of Anderson
District, South Carolina, aged eighty-eight years. She
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died in said district March 13, 1846.
Elisabeth Long born the 25th of July 1777
Mathew Long born the 29th of December
1780
Mary Long born the 14 of May 1782
James Long born the 16 April 1785
Henry Long and John Anderson Long Was
born the 22 day of August 1787
Ann Long born the 28th of March in the year 1790
William date of birth not stated.
George date of birth not stated.
Margery date of birth not stated.
The following children survived their mother Ezekiel; William; Anna, wife of James Herron; Margery, wife of David Gorterry or Gorteny; all residing
in Anderson District, South Carolina; Matthew, residing in Hall County, Georgia; Mary, widow of George Tippen, residing in Cherokee County, Georgia; John A. Long, residing in Jackson County, Georgia; George Long, residing in Henry County, Georgia.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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a.d. 13 March 1836
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[ State of South Carolina Anderson District ] SS. On this first day of February 1850 personally appeared before Herbert Hammond Judge of the Court of Ordinary  for Anderson District and State aforesaid. Ezekiel Long  the Administrator of the Estate of Margery Long  dec'd a resident of the same District and State, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July the 4th 1836 for the surviving children of the said Margery Long dec'd. That in the lifetime of the said Margery Long, she made a declaration to obtain the said claim but died before it was consummated , and that she left at her death eight children (only ) ( underscored )  whom this declarant believes are all yet living, to wit , Matthew Long who resides in Hall County , Ga. , Mary Long who married to George Tippen who is dead leaving her a widow, and resides in Cherokee County ,Ga., John A. Long who resides in Jackson County Ga.,  George Long who resides in Henry County Ga., Ezekiel Long , William Long  Anna Herron and James Herron her husband , her maiden name being Anna Long, and David Gorteney , and wife Margery , formerly Margery Long, all of whom reside in the District and State above named. That the said  Margery Long was the widow of James Long who it was said and is believed by the declarant was a soldier in the War of the Revolution , and that she the said Margery Long died on the thirteenth day of March  ( 1846  ) one thousand eight hundred and forty six.  Sworn to in open Court this the first day of February 1850 before me.  Ezekiel Long ( signed / sealed )  Herbert Hammond ( signed ) Judge of the Court of Ordinary for Anderson Dist. S.C.
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[ South Carolina Anderson District ]  Before me personally appeared in open Court James Herron and Tilman Tate of the District and State aforesaid, and after being duly sworn according to law, doth say that they were present at the death of Mrs. Margery Long who is referred to within in the Declaration of Ezekiel Long and that he said death took place at the House of her son William Long , on the thirteenth day of  March in the year ( 1846 ) one thousand eight hundred and forty six ; and also that they are well acquainted with some of the children left by her  , and believe the statement in the within  declaration of Ezekiel Long to be true, that she left eight children as name therein, and only that number. James Herron ( signed ) Tilman Tate ( signed )  Sworn to this first day of February 1859 before me.  Herbert Hammond ( signed / sealed ) Ordinary & Ex off. M.A.D.
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[ State of South Carolina District of Anderson } I Herbert Hammond Judge of the Court of Ordinary for the District and State aforesaid do certify that I am fully satisfied from the foregoing declaration and affidavit, and from my general knowledge of the family of the deceased Margery Long and of the parties generally , that he said Margery Long did die on the 13th of March 1846 the time stated and that she left only eight surviving children , and that they are correctly stated in the said Declaration. He further declares that the declarant  Ezekiel Long is the Administrator of the said Mrs. Margery Long dec'd.  Given under my hand and seal of Office, this 1st day of February 1850.  Herbert Hammond ( signed / sealed ) Ordinary of Anderson District
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Pickens CH 3rd August Hon JL Edwards
Comr of Pensions
Washington City DC
Aug 11 47
Margery Long
admitted
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[ State of South Carolina Anderson District ] David Verner whose character for veracity and respectability and also  as a soldier of the Revolution is well known came personally before me and being examined  in reference to the claim of Margery Long - says that he was long and intimately acquainted with  James Long who lived and died in  Anderson District. that he knew personally something of his services in the Revolutionary War that at the time he entered the said service he resided in Abbeville District and served he thinks in the second South Carolina  Regiment commanded by Col. Pickens these facts are distinct in his memory from his own knowledge and from various conversations had with with the said James Long in his life time. He has every reason to believe and verily does believe that the Indent issued  11th June 1788 to James Long for 31 Lbs 1s Sterling was delivered to the  James Long who he knew and to whom he  infers in the above as well as his former affidavit, this belief is founded on his personal knowledge  & conversations had with him in his life time. and being well acquainted with all that section of the country he is satisfied to whom the Indent could have issued . Sworn and subscribed before me this 17th July 1847  David Verner ( signed ) James Gilmer ( signed ) M.A.D.
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[ South Carolina Andreson District ] I Elijah Webb Clerk of the  Court of Anderson District do hereby certify that  James Gilmer is a Magistrate as the foregoing would indicate, and that his signature to the affidavit , on the opposite side is in his own handwriting  - and also that  David Verner the affiant , is an old respectable and truthful citizen - a Revolutionary  Pension and reputed and believed generally to have been a soldier in the War of the Revolution.  In testimony whereof I have  hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of office this 28th day  July 1847. Elijah Webb ( signed ) C.C.A.D.
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Pickens S.C. 30th July 1847  Hon J. L. Edwards  Dear Sir , To identify the James Long who was husband of Margery Long as the same to whom an Indent was delivered in his behalf, I forward the adl. affidavit of David Verner, which I hope will prove satisfactory - may not the certificate  issue in the name of the widow ? and only paid on Powers of Attorney and showing from all the surviving children ? if so I prefer it, as the children are much scattered and it will be putting them to much inconvenience and cost, to get together twice on the subject. The names of the children are Matthew Long, John Long, Mary Tippen George Long, Ezekiel Long ,  William Long, Anna Herron & husband James Herron, Margery Gortney  & husband David Gortney - Very respectfully your obt servt. Miles M. Norton ( signed )
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[ South Carolina Abbeville District ] Personally appeared before me  Andrew Gillespie Sen. - who is a highly respectable citizen of the  State & District aforesaid and on oath  states that he is the son of the late Daniel Gillespie who was a soldier of the  Revolution and drew a pension as such and who died in Chambers County Alabama last  January  and that he has often heard his Father speaking of his services in the  Revolution and has frequently heard him speak of James Long as a soldier in the same  War , but does ot recollect anything special   as to what he said as to Long's services , as it has some years since his father left this country , he believes that   James Long who died in Anderson District to have been the same alluded to  by his father in the conversation , Henry Long and the James Long alluded to as a soldier of the Revolutionary  War was a  brother to the said Henry and the one who died in  Anderson  District as such.  And. Gillespie ( signed ) Sworn to before me  26 Dec 1848  R.M. Davis ( signed ) Magt. A.D.  I certify that the above Andrew Gillespie  Sen. is a man of good character , and any statement  whish  he would make under oath is entitled to full credit.  Armistead Brech ( signed )
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[ The State of South Carolina Abbeville District ]  I Thomas P Spierin  clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions for the  District and  State aforesaid , do hereby certify that Robert M  Davis  before whom the within probate was taken is an acting Magistrate duly and legally appointed and qualified to act in that official character for the District of  Abbeville that dull faith and credit  are due and ought to be given to all his official acts as Magistrate and that the signature  of the said Robert M Davis is genuine , and by the proper officer.  Given under my hand and seal of office tis twenty eighth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and  forty eight and in the seventy third year of the Independence of the United States of America  Thos P. Spierin ( signed ) CC J & GS
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Pickens CH 10th August 
Hon JL Edwards
Comr of Pensions
Washington City DC
Aug 11 47
Margery Long
admitted
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[ South Carolina Pickens District ]Alexander White  upon  being examined in behalf of Margery Long widow of James Long states upon oath that he resides very near the said James and Margery Long and was intimately acquainted with them , though in no wise related, that was  young in the time of the Revolutionary War being now eighty two years of age - that the said James Long was then a married man and he is sure done services as a good Whig , this he knows as he knew other events in the neighborhood  which he did not see - he is not sure as to whom he done service under, but Col Pickens Commanded a Regiment through that section and in all probability Long served under him. Deponent  knew the said James Long intimately until his death and was well acquainted in the neighborhood where he lived both in Abbeville and Anderson  and knows that he  was respected in both neighborhoods  both as a soldier of the Revolution and as a worthy citizen: He has seen the copy  Indent of 11th June 1788 to James Long  for Lbs 31 S. 1. Sterling and has no doubt that it was delivered to the same James Long to whom he alluded in this affidavit as he knew  no other and thinks their was no other in this section of  country he frequently had conversations with the said Long and heard him speak of his services which also induced him further to believe the above statement of facts and conclusions.  Alexr. White ( signed )  Sworn to & subscribed this the 7th day of August 1847  E M Keith ( signed ) Not Pub Ex  off. M.P.D.
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[ State of South Carolina Pickens District ] I E. M. Keith do hereby certify that the affiant Alexander White is a highly respectable and worthy citizen  of his District - that he is an Elder in the Presbyterian Church  appears to be of the age he represents himself and is in every respect entitled to credit.  Given under my hand this the 7th day of August 1847. E. M. Keith ( signed ) Not Pub Ex off.  M.P.D.   [ South Carolina Pickens district [  I William L. Keith clerk of the Court  for Pickens District do hereby certify that E.M. Keith is a Magistrate  as above, and that the foregoing  signatures purporting to be his  are in his own genuine hand writing - and also that the affiant Alexander White is a respectable member of the Church , and in all respects entitled to full credit.  Given under my hand and seal of office this 10th August 1847.  W. L. Keith ( signed ) Clerk of the Court Pickens District So. Ca.
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Pickens S.C.
10th Aug. 1847
Sir,
I sent last month some additional
evidence in behalf of Margery Long, but
having since obtained the annexed, and not
knowing that the other would be sufficient, I forward this to expedite the claim 
Very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt
Miles M. Norton
Hon J.L Edwards
Court of Pensions
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Payment to be made at Charleston by
John C. Cochran
Agent for paying pensioners, in the Agency of
South Carolina
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book D. Volume 2 Page by J.P. Chase Clerk
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Claim for  Military Service.   I certify that , in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 4th July 1836, Margery Long , deceased  late of South Carolina , widow of James Long , who was a private in the Revolution  died  6 April 1825 is inscribed on the pension roll and at the rate of thirty six  66/100 Dollars per annum, commencing  4th March 1831  & ending  13 March 1836, when she died.  The amount is due and payable to her only surviving children , to wit ,  Matthew Long, Mary Tippen, John A. Long, George Long, Ezekiel Long, William Long, Anna Herron, and Margery Long. Given at the  Department of the Interior, this 21st day of February  one thousand eight hundred and fifty.  { Examined and Countersigned }     Secretary of the Interior.     Commissioner of Pensions.
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and to all enquiring friends we have a excellent crop this year

Andw Gillespie Senr
Post Master Warrenton
S.C
Sharon Ala
November 13 "
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November 19 1847  Dear brother sister and niece   I take my pen in hand to let you know  our present situation  we received a  kind letter from you about  the middle of September it found us all well and in the enjoyment of our friends brother brison was here and Peggy Ann and family we had not see brison for eight years, your letter was joyfully  received poor brison he is badly aflicted with rheumatism pains in his arms and back sometimes he can  hardly cut his vitals it makes me sorry to see one that has worked hard as he has done  and has managed so badly that he has nothing to save him from hard labor yet but so it is  and it cant be helped more. I do hope  he has quit the intoxicating cup  Theodore and Mary lives with him  yet we are looking for them to see us this week  they dont live more that thirty five miles from us brison said he would give one hundred dollars if he was able to spend a while with you, I thought I would write to you  directly but before I could do so father was taken very ill he was taken the first
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of October very bad we did not think he would live till night we watched him eight days and nights looking for his last . David had to quit his farm and attend to the house to  help me he is still alive but  very weak and to Dear brother he is  & some hand full I have him to feed like  a babe  and clean like a babe everything he has to do , he has to  do it in the bed and he is so heavy  and so helpless I dont  think he ever will walk about  much  more one thing certain if he will mess his bed this winter he is not able to sit up not one minute  I could not warrant to write to you  much with him , bur last  Sabbath we received your letter wishing to know  something about James Long  I will just say to you when father gets sick his mind is gone directly so that nothing satisfactorily   can be found  our of him now I read your letter to him often but he paid very little attention  to it I asked him  it he knew James Long  he said yes, I asked him who he   married  he says he married to Tompson I asked him if
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knew long in camps he said yes that is all the satisfaction I can get out of him at this time his mind wavers and he forgets what he is talking about  he is very weak indeed I dont recollect of ever seeing father so low in flesh  if he ever gets better and can give any satisfactory account  of Long you shall know it directly  if life lasts but the Lord only knows what will be the result, there has been several cases of fires in our neighborhood this fall but not fatal one of our neighbors that moved here last winter  lost to (two) young negros that is all the deaths thanks to Almighty God we have escaped as yet we got  the letter from Peggy Ann last Sabbath they were well that was at home  Gibson is gone to explore  Louisiana  and Texas, he started the middle of October and dont expect to be back  till December  I think he  not to be satisfied where he is  for he can make as much as he can gather but I dont think he ever  will be satisfied till a little spot of earth  contains him corn crops is fine  cotton is  badly infected  by the rain  David sold two bags two weeks ago in Mountgummery  at  7 1/2 it is very  Io excuse  my blotted letter there came on  a hard rain and I forgot my letter and it got wet all over I  add not but remains your affectionate sister til death Mary Taylor
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and to all inquiring friends we have an excellent crop this year. 

I think it is cold and old age that ails father I was very much disappointed in not seeing Nancy  would you write to us often as we are always glad to get  a letter from you give our love to  Susan Brooks.  

Andrw. Gillespie Sen Post MasterWarrenton SC    Sharon Ala. November 13th                10
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Washington D. C.
Feb. 19th 1850
Sir,
I beg leave to ask your early attention
to the enclosed paper, showing the date of the death and names of the surviving children of Mrs. Margery Long, widow of James Long
S.C. Act 4th July, 1836
The case having been allowed some time since, and this evidence being now supplied, I again repeat the request that you cause early action upon the case.
I am Sir
Mo. respect,
Your Obt Servt
L. B. Peck
Col J.L. Edwards,
Comm of Pensions
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Ho Reps Jany 18 1849  Sir I send you the affidavits of Andrew Gillespie and of David  & Mary Taylor , as further testimony  in behalf of Mrs. Margery  Long's application  for a pension , I hope this may be in you judgement sufficient . If not or however let me know the defect.  Very respectfully your obt servt  R F Simpson  ( signed )     Col. J L Edwards Com. of Pensions
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S d  4:8 S. Carolina  Camer..  ( illegible )  8 .. N. Carolina Camer.. ( illegible )
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Margery Long  6y82  
S.C. 
Let to Col. Mr. M. Graton 
Sept 3 46  Hon RF Simpson  5 Jan '47 Let to M.M. Norton August 31 - '47 Let to Hon R.F. Simpson  Feb. 20th '49 Let to Sec . of Int . Jan 5th 1850  
Act  4th July '36
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House of Representatives Dec 26 1846  Sir , I enclose you a letter from Col. Norton with  a declaration and certificate of Judge  Steele - Be good enough to furnish me with an answer to the whole of it. Very respectfully your obt servt R F Simpson ( signed )                Col. J L Edwards Com of  Pensions
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Lafayette Chambers Co. Ala. Nov 13th `848  Mr. Miles M. Norton  Sir, I saw Mr. David Taylor and his wife Mrs. Mary Taylor at Church yesterday and they requested me to answer your letter of the 3rd inst. containing the form of an affidavit etc. to be made by  Mr. Daniel Gillespie in relation to the revolutionary services of Mr. James Long.  Old Mr. Gillespie died about the  27th of January .  Mr . Taylor believes he could have  given such a statement about Mr. Long's services in the revolutionary war as would have been useful to the family in obtaining the pension  desired - but he has gone to his rest. I have been requested to transmit immediately the above information to you. Yours with every sentiment of  unfeigned respect  M. Dickson ( signed )
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Washington  16th Feby 1850  My Dear Sir, I herewith enclose you a paper received from our friend  Col Norton he  requests me to deliver  it over to you - I suppose you will present it immediately  and that the certificate .. ( illegible ) promptly issue. I am truly yours &etc. James L Orr ( signed )
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Pickens C.H. C.C. 21st Dec 1849  Hon. Thomas Ewing Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Dear Sir . Application was made my Mrs. Margery Long of Anderson District in this  State through me , for a Pension in 1846 shortly after which she died - some of her surviving children then renewed the application - the marriage has been admitted, and the only proof necessary to the admission of the claim, is the proof of identity , which by the nature of the letter of Court of Pensions to Hon R. F. Simpson of 20th Feby 1849 can be made by " those only who were in service  with applicant's husband " - now the proof of  David Verner & Alex. White are strong, and it does seem to me that all the circumstances are fully sufficient to satisfy any one as to the justice of the claim, otherwise I would not urge it. diligent and continued effort has been made , and it is fully apparent that ( living testimony ) ( underscored ) cannot be found at this late day to identify applicant's husband and as required by the letter above referred to , I therefore ask respectfully that you will look into the case and see if the circumstances will not admit the application.  Mr. Thomas Lumpkin ( signed )
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late of the War Department is my agent in the prosecution of this claim and may be able to  make some explanation if any be necessary.  Honl. J. L. Orr , our Representative in Congress is well acquainted with myself and some of the parties interested, and perhaps  might be able to assist in the matter if character has anything to do with it.  Your attention will be gratefully  acknowledged by Sir, most respectfully your obt servt  Miles M. Norton  ( signed )
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[ The State of Alabama Chambers County ]  personally appeared David Taylor  & his wife Mary Taylor daughter of Daniel Gillespie before the undersigned Justice of the Peace & says that their  father Daniel Gillespie was beyond a doubt a soldier in the service of the revolutionary war - & the deponents say they had a conversation with their father Daniel Gillespie  a short time before his death when he was very much weak in body , tho sound in mind & he said to us he knew James Long well perfectly  well   he also said they were in the revolutionary war together & that the said Long was a soldier in the service of his Country  & we believe from the run of his conversation  gave us to understand he was in Col . Pickens brigade in the same brigade that he himself was in Deponents further say that Gillespie said that the said Long married a woman by the name of Margery Thompson of Pendleton District So. Carolina the witnesses further say that  the said Gillespie said that Long was in the army where they were stationed at a place called 96.  Sworn to & subscribed before me this 12th day of December 1846. David Taylor ( signed ) Mary Taylor ( signed )  Thomas Shannon ( signed ) J.P.  I do hereby that the above named David Taylor & Mary Taylor are both respectable  persons & for truth & veracity , they stand fair  Given under my hand  day & date as above  T. Shannon ( signed ) J.P.   I am sure the said Danl. Gillespie was a revolutionary soldier . I have drawn out several certificates for him on account of which  he rec'd his pension as the money often came to my P.O. T. Shannon (signed ) J.P.
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[ The State of Alabama Chambers County ]I Edward Croft  clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas Shannon  whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit and certificate , is a Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified , and that his commission was dated on the 29th day of March 1847 and will expire on the 29th day of March 1850 and that his signature to the same is genuine . Given under my hand and seal of said Court this the 14th of December  A.D. 1848. Edward Croft ( signed / sealed ) Clerk
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6782
Margery Long
SC
4 July 1836
m before 1777
d 1825
11 months allowed
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Pickens CH 30th June 1846
Hon JL Edwards
Comr of Pensions
Washington City DC
6782
July 7 46
Margery Long
July 4 1836
30
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[ South Carolina Pickens District ] Before me personally appeared  Alexander White an old and respectable citizen of the District & State aforesaid age as he states eighty one years, and made oath in due form of law that when he was a boy he lived in Abbeville District near to James Long  who married Margery Thompson and knew them both very well that the said James Long was reputed as a Revolutionary soldier he does not recollect to have seem him in the service but always understood him to be a good soldier and thinks he was at that time a married man but cannot state the date of the marriage  that he has known them both ever since until the death of the old man which took place a good many years ago in Anderson District where the old lady resided until very lately but  as  he understands is now dead. Alexr. White ( signed )  Sworn to before me the  thirteenth day of April 1846  William D Steele ( signed ) Ordinary  & Ex off M.P.D.    I William L. Keith Clerk of the Court for Pickens Dist. S.C. do certify that William D. Steele is a Magistrate as above & that the foregoing signature is in his own genuine had writing.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name  & affixed my seal of office this 25th June 1846.  W L Keith ( signed ) Clerk of the Court of Pickens District S.C.
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Pickens C.H. S. C. 25th June 1846  Hon J. L. Edwards   Dear Sir, You will herein receive the Declaration  & testimony of Mrs. Margery Long of Anderson  - which I  hope will prove sufficient to press her claim. It is worthy of remark that David Verner who has testified for her is a Revolutionary soldier & pensioner & that Bryan Burroughs is a highly respectable  & intelligent minister of the Baptist Church. When the claim is examined please inform me  With the highest respect  Miles M. Norton  ( signed )
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[ Pickens C. H. S. C.                                          
18th December ]                                              
Hon R. F. Simpson                                         House of Representatives                    Washington City D.C.
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State of South Carolina  I William D. Steele Judge of the Court of Ordinary for the District of Pickens in the  State aforesaid, do hereby certify that by the law of this State the Judges of the said Court of Ordinary are  required to keep the following Books, viz, " 1st Wills " in which  he shall enter a copy of all wills " , etc. "2nd Inventories, Appraisments, and Sales, " " 3rd Returns " , " 4 Real Estate ", "5th Letters ", "6th Bonds ", "7th Cash Book ", "8th Journal " , in which he shall enter every judgement , sentence,  decree, determination, denial, and every other act done or order made by him, in his official capacity , so as to constitute a complete journal  of the current proceedings , of his office ". He is also  required to keep a "Seal " to affix to papers assigned by him . That most of the Districts have been furnished with Seals, but none has been provided for the Office in this District. Witness my hand and common seal having no seal of Office this fifteenth day of December 1846. William D. Steele ( signed / sealed ) Judge of the Court of Ordinary  for Pickens District So. Ca.
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Pickens C.H.S.C. 26th Dec 1846  Hon R.F. Simpson  My Dear Sir, In the application of Margery Long  of Anderson District for a Pension . I am  informed by the Com. that the Court of Ordinary is not a Court of Record, and that her claim should be declared before the Court of Common Pleas, but previous to the receipt of this the old lady has died, and therefore the Declaration required would have necessarily  to be made by her children - they however, are scattered that I find it difficult to procure their declaration, there are eight of them, four living in Anderson , whose declaration  I have taken & herewith sent, the remaining four live in different Counties in Ga.  I however think , if properly informed as to what kind of a Court, the Court of Ordinary of one State is , the Department  would  admit that it is a Court of Record, and allow the claim on the declar. made before it. I subjoin the certificate of  W. D. Steele on this subject, will you have the kindness to  certify as to the correctness  of his certificate  & make any explanation which may be necessary . The office and duties of Ordinary is fully defined in the act of 1839.  Should the claim not be allowed as desired, ask that the share of the  four whose  declar.  is sent herewith may be allowed, if not contrary to the rules to allow a portion.  Please inquire also what kind of evidence will be required to prove the identity , as suggested by letter from the Department of 3rd Sept. - positive proof, of  course cannot be had.  I hope soon to hear from you  with reference to the small balances of pension due dec'd pensioners.  Your early attention to these matters , will again much oblige.. Sir, with the highest respect Your friend & Servt.  Miles M. Norton ( signed )
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Pickens C.H.S..C. 30th Nov. 1848  Hon J. L. Edwards  Dear Sir, In the case of Margery Long , I have been unable to find those who served with her late husband James Long , the nearest I have come to it , was to learn by the letter of Mrs. Mary Taylor  the daughter of Daniel Gillespie who was a soldier of the  Revolution, written to her brother Andrew Gillespie about a year ago - which came into my hands  a few weeks ago only, that this old man knew Long - I wrote immediately to Mrs. Taylor and was answered by Mr. Dickson that the old gentleman was dead. I have no doubt had he lived , he could have given a satisfactory account of Long's services if he had been a competent  witness, according to your last letter of which I am  uninformed - I send you the letter hoping you will examine  them, and find that they so far strengthen the former testimony submitted as to admit the claim. It is certainly hard , if fair, that, at this late day when witnesses are nearly all dead, and those living so imbecile, such strict
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proof should be required. The Pension Laws might almost as well be abolished , if this course is continued. however I forbear to complain, you are of course the better judge , if you will only examine the claim yourself &  sent trust it to others. I am  Sir, with the highest respect, your obt servt  Miles M. Norton ( signed )
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Comptroller's Office  Columbia S.C. March 2nd 1846. [ Book Y Indent 1630 ] Issued  11th June 1788 to James Long Lbs 31.1 s Sterg, Duty in the 2nd Carolina Reg't. pay from  Commissioner Principal Lbs 31.1s Int. Lbs 2.3.5.  I certify the above to be a true copy of the Records in this office  For Comptroller Genl  James A Black Jr. chg $ 2
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6782 Margery Long widow of James South Carolina  h. d. 6th April 1825, admitted from  4 March 1831 to 13th March 1846 when she died. at $ 36.66 /100 per children Matthew Long, Mary Tippen, John A Long, George Long, Ezekiel Long,  Wm. Long, Anna Herron  & Margery Long.  T. Lumpkin Esq. Prest. 4 July 1836
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( left page )  1928 Mch 17 - Hist. to Cong Thomas M. Bell ans. 1928 -Mch 24 - Hist to Wm J. Harris ans 1929 Apr 10 - Hist to  Mrs. J. H. Getzen ans ( right page ) Recy WIDOW, &c. File No.  9509  Margery Long wid  James Long Privt Rev. War Act : July 4th 1836 Index : - Vol. A Page 441 [ Arrangement of 1870.]
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W.T.LONG                                          J.H. GETZEN LONG & GETZEN                                              
 DRY GOODS, SHOES, NOTIONS, CLOTHING, GROCERIES, CANDIES, CROCKERY, HARDWARE, FURNITURE, WAGONS AND EDISON PHONOGRAPHS.  HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR COUNTRY PRODUCE  Pendergrass , Ga., Sept 6 , 1928  United States Pension Bureau ,  Dear Sirs : I am exceedingly anxious to get all the information possible about the revolutionary war record of James ( Long ) ( underscored ) , my great great grandfather , who served as a private with South Carolina troops under Colonel Pickens . His widow was granted a pension  - Claim W 9509. I am especially anxious to find out when and where he was born, to whom he was married and when and where. Thanking you to give me this and all other information possible from your pension files and beg to remain  Yours truly Mary Long Getzen ( Mrs. J.H. Getzen )  ( post mark ) [ U.S. PENSION OFFICE SEP 8 1928 ]
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United States Senate
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
March 22, 1928.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I would appreciate it if you would send me information
regarding the following:
James Long who served in the 5th South Carolina Regiment,
Revolutionary enlisted June 15, 1778.
Lieutenant Cornelius Collins, of the Georgia Continental Line, and
James Pearre of Maryland.
With kind regards, I am,
Sincerely yours,
W. J. Harris
826.
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House of Representatives United States
Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads
Washington, D. C.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
March 15, 1928.
Dear Sir:
Please advise me if James Long, a Revolutionary War soldier,
who lived at Anderson, S. C. in 1790.
Very truly yours,
Thos M Bell
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51-
12 - 5 - 41
BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives
NAME Long, Job
GRADE Private
LINE Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER 4563
ACREAGE 100
ISSUED Aug. 1, 1789
to Peter Anspach -
*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, 1776, 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.