Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 9612, for Joseph Singletary, South Carolina
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SERVICE
S.C.
Singletary, Joseph
Mar. Susannah
NUMBER
R. 9612
CONTENTS
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The State of North Carolina
In the County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for New Hanover County Court December Term 1857
Be it remembered that on this 8th day of December AD 1857 before me James T Miller Esquire, Presiding as Chief Justice of the said Court being a Court of Record, and the first day of the regular December term thereof, there personally appeared in open Court Joseph aged 50 yrs, Susannah aged 30, and Elizabeth Singletary aged about 26 years who being duly sworn say upon their oath, that they are the only surviving children of Joseph Singletary deceased who was a private of Captain Prices company of Colonel Horry's Regiment of mounted militia of General Marions Brigade in the war of the Revolution, that said Joseph Singletary enlisted in the breaking out of the Revolution, to serve for and during the war, and actually served therein for the term of seven years, until its termination, when he was honourably discharged and that he died on or about the 9th or 10th day of February 1829 without having ever received the reward of eighty dollars promised
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by the resolve of Congress of May 15th 1778, to which he was entitled, and without having received "his full monthly pay in said service" "from the third day of March 1826, down to" "the 10th day of February 1829 in the period of" "his natural life", to which he was entitled under the act approved on the 15th May 1828, 
2 And the deponents say that the father the said Joseph Singletary was married to their mother Susannah Flanagin, some time after the war, perhaps in the year 1800, but at what precise period they cannot now, from lapse of time, and the entire loss or absence of all records of the same in the family, say with accuracy, nor have they any means of proving except by the general opinion of the neighborhood, and the testimony of the one person who alone survived of their father's contemporaries, Timothy Clemens, by name, which testimony form a part of their present claim & declaration.
3 And the deponents say that their mother the said Susannah died in the year 1832, and was the only wife their father ever had, and these deponents are the sole surviving children of that marriage, and that they are advised that being the sole
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children and legal representatives of the said deceased Joseph Singletary, they are under and by virtue of the XVI chapter of the Pensions law, and of the promise to the Act of 2nd March 1829, therein contained entitled to demand and receive of and from the proper department the arrears of pension, which under the Act of the 15 May 1828 Chap XV of the Pension Laws, are due and payable to their father the said Joseph at the time of his death, for his revolutionary services as aforesaid.
And of the truth of the facts herein stated by the said parties, I am fully satisfied, In Testimony wherof I have caused the said parties to sign this their declaration and have myself subscribed and attested the same.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court.
Jas T Miller of the chairman
Joseph Singletary his mark X
Elizabeth Singletary her mark X
Susannah Singletary her mark X
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State of North Carolina
New Hanover County
Pleas and Quarter Sessions
December 1857
It is hereby certified that the within contains a true and perfect record and statement of the proceedings in open Court on the matter of the claim of Joseph Elizabeth and Susannah Singletary heirs and children of Jospeh Singletary decd. claiming of the General Government the arrears of pension due their said father and not paid as they herein declare, that said court is a court of record, and that the within is the genuine signature of James T. Miller Esq. about the time of applying the same say chairman and Presiding Justice of the said court, and entitled to full faith and credit in all his official acts as such.
Witness my hand and the seal of the County of New Hanover, affixed by me the 8th day of December term of the County Court 1857.
L H Marsteller Clerk
N Hanover Cty Court
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No
Joseph Singletary decd.
N. Carolina
Let. Edward Cantwell
Wilmington N.C.
May 19th 1852
same Aug 10 1852
same Oct 8 1852
Int. Mar 14/53

Act 15th May 1828

[facing page]
Hon of the Court [illegible]
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Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.

REJECTED
9612
P.O.
Joseph Singletary
Service:
[strikethrough - Consolidated with admitted Soldier 47.849] not same as S.47849 & should not have been consolidated MMNF Feb. 3, 1930
Enlisted:
Discharged:
Application filed:
Alleges:
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Wilmington N. Carolina
18th Oct 1857.
Sir
Will you have the kindness to inform me of present condition of the claim of the heirs of Joseph Singletary decd. for Pension Arrears filed from here on the 7th July last.
Very Respectfully
Edw. Cantwell
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Edward Cantwell
Aug. 16, 1853
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221
Pension Office
August 16, 1853
Sir,
The decision of this office in the case of Joseph Singletary has been affirmed by the Secretary of the Interior.

Edward Cantwell, Esq.
Wilmington N.C.

Rev.
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Raleigh N. Carolina
5 July 1854
I hereby authorize empower & appoint J H. Kirkham of this City to prosecute as my substitute a case upon the Pension office Washington City, wherein Joseph Singletary of New Hanover & Brunswick County & his heirs are concerned for arrears of pension due them by serving in the Continental line of the Revolutionary army and Militia.
This is the same case in which my substitute D C. Goddard Esq of Washington City was recognized and appeared till his death. The proof are all in, and by then it appears that said Joseph Singletary did serve & that the claimants now his lawful heirs, the title any & identify him as the same Joseph. I proved by two or three persons that part, and never got an answer from the Pension's Office & hence abandoned the case to the Goddard now deceased.
Edward Cantwell
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Raleigh July 5th 1854
George C Horry Esqr.
Sir Enclosed I send you a power of attorney from my friend Edward Cantwell Esqr. Please examine the the papers in this case of Joseph Singletary as aforesaid at your earliest convenience.
Respectfully yours J H Kirkham
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Department of the Interior
Washington August 13th 1853
Sir:
Your decision, in the case of Joseph Singletary has been affirmed, and the papers in the case, herewith returned to you.
Very respectfully,
Your Obt Servt
R M Clelland Secretary

To Hon. L.P. Waldo
Commr. of Pensions
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Wilmington N.C.
23 Augt. 1857.
Sir
Your letter of the 20th Augt stated to in reply to mine of the 19th May last, in relation to the claim of the heirs of Joseph Singletary deceased has been received.
The claim is made by Joseph, Susannah and Elizabeth Singletary, the surviving children of Joseph Singletary decd., late of Captain Price's Company Horry's Regt. Marions Brigade So. Ca [illegible] Militia-Revolution under the Acts of 15th May 1828 & 2nd March 1829.
I do not know how the claim could have been "better decided" by me, and all this, is stated in my letter of the 19th May.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sert
Edward Cantwell
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No.
Joseph Singletary
N.C.
Act 15 May 1828

May 1832

Edw. Cantwell
Wilmington N.C.
9612
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Wilmington 23rd. Sept. 1857
Sir,
The claim of the heirs of Joseph Singletary decd, for arrears of pension, has been filed since June, without any intimation from you of opinion upon it. In justice to my poor clients whose importunity is that too faithfully repeated in years, I must respectfully beg that it will be heard at an early day, of which I, for their satisfaction, shall have notice.
I ask for with perfect respect
Your most obt sert
Edw. Cantwell.
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Heirs Joseph Singletary
acts May 1828 & March 1829

Cole
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Wilmington N. C. 16 Sept 1837
Sir,
I am requested to ask for the present condition of the claim of Joseph Singletary's heirs for arrears of pension under the Acts of 15 May 1828 and 2 March 1829.
Very Respectfully
Your obt sert
Edw. Cantwell
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Decr. 11-[illegible]
Appl. of Joseph Singletary decd. for arrears

[stamp] WILMINGTON N.C. DEC [illegible]

James E. Heath Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
DC
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Wilmington NC 8 Dec 1857

Sir
I have in pursuance of your order of the 22nd. Octo last, prepared anew the claim of Joseph, Susannah, & Elizabeth Singletary for Pension Arrears due their father Joseph, and in the form designated therein. Many papers are herewith again respectfully submitted and this time, we hope that they will be court full & satisfactory to you.
I am,
Very Respectfully
Edwd. Cantwell
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Wilmington N.C. 22d. Nov. 1852

Sir
The death of Mr. D. C. Goddard who was employed by the heirs of Joseph Singletary to assist me in making up their claim compels me again to call your attention last denial months ago. I was required to furnish evidence of the service of Joseph Singletary in the Continental line and the Act of 15 May 1828. This evidence I supplied in the certificate of the Comptroller of No. Carolina, and it is now on file No decision has been had upon the case since, I earnestly beg that you will take it up, and give us a decision upon that certificate, which meets any objection you have as yet raised.
I am very Respectfully
Your obdt servt
Edward Cantwell
for the claimants
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Edward Cantwell
October 8/52
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59
Pension Office
Oct 8 1852
Sir
A certificate of the Comptroller of N.C. showing payments made to a Joseph Singletary, has been received and filed with the papers, heretofore, presented under the Act of May 15 1828. The claim has been rejected under the Act of 1828. If the truth is stated in the declaration, that he was married some time during the year 1800, the heirs have no claim, under any other Act. He died in 1829.

Edward Cantwell Esq.
Wilmington N.C.
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Summer
D.C. Goddard
Present
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Washington, Aug. 19, 1852
Sir-
In the case of Joseph Singletary of North Carolina for arrears of pension due him as a soldier of the Revolution, I am requested by Edward Cantwell Esq. attorney in the claim to inquire what action has been taken thereon, in connection with the certificate of the Comptroller of North Carolina, filed in same office July 31st ult.
Very respectfully
Your obt. servt.
D.C. Goddard

Commissioner of Pensions
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Wilmington N. Carolina
12 Augt 1852
Dear Sir
Your letter of the 10th Augt in the case of Joseph Singletary contains no allusion to the evidence of the Comptroller Clarke of N.C. lately forwarded by me, which proves conclusively the service in "the Continental line" of Joseph Singletary for the whole period of the Revolution.
I am therefore in hope, that the case will be considered open, until after that evidence is considered, being fully persuaded that it meets the exception stated in your letters, to the issue of the certificate.
I am Sir
with full respect
Edward Cantwell
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Ed. Cantwell
Aug 10/52
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142
Pension Office
Aug 10 1852
Sir
The case of Joseph Singletary dec of NC for the benefit of the act of May 15 1828, has been again examined. The fact that Col Horry occasionally performed continental duty does not show that he was a continental officer for militia were under the command of continental officers when on the field with them. The truth is that he was not a continental officer and has never been so regarded by the office. The case will be rejected under the act of May 15 1828.

Edward Cantwell Esq
Wilmington NC
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Wilmington 29 July 1852
Sir
Since your letter of 22d. June in which you are pleased to say that Mr Joseph Singletarys heirs claim would be reconsidered, I have received the enclosed from the Comptroller Genl of No. Ca. which I am pleased to share confirms the view I took of the probability that the said Joseph Singletary way by an early enlisted for the "Continental line" and that he did serve the whole war is proved by the payments to him of L182 146. I again respectfully refer to the testimony of T. Clemens & with hope to hear from you some [illegible].
Very Respectfully
Your obt servt
Edward Cantwell
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Raleigh June 24th 1852
My Dear Cantwell
I find payments covering a considerable term of service in the name of Joseph Singletary of Wilmington District, from the amount of the payments I should not be surprised if he was an officer Ensign or Lieut.
He seems to have been in Capt. Francis Lucas' and Jared Irvin's Cos.
I will with pleasure send you a certificate whenever you may desire it, but you had better make the declaration in the case first
Present my kindest regards to Mrs C. & believe me
Your friend
William J. Clarke

Edward Cantwell Esq
1852
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Wilmington 18 June 1853
Sir
In addition to the remarks which I had the honor to submit on the 21 May in the case of Mr Singletary's heirs claiming arrears of pension under Act of 1828; allow me to add that Mr Clemens as I learn during [illegible] understood as stating that Mr Joseph Singletary served during the whole war under Marion and that I [illegible] from Maj. Ray's edition Pension Laws published by GS Gideon Washington 1849. under the head of List of officers of the Continental line, page 32, the name "Francis Marion Lt Col Continental line."
We are advised also that these heirs are at all surely entitled to 100 acres of Bounty Land. Will you have the goodness to look on the papers again with reference to both these matters and inform me of your final decision.
With great respect
your obt sert
Edward Cantwell
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May 25/52
Rel: to case of Joseph Singletary deceased

Ed. Cantwell
Wilmington N.C.

Joseph Singletary heirs by Edward Cantwell
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Wilmington N.C. 20 May 1852
Sir
Your letter of the 19th May in the case of Singletary is at hand. It is true, the benefit of the first section of the Act of 1828 are confined to the officers of the Army of the Revolution, and in "the Continental line", without reference to the duration of their service, but farther on, an amendment offered, and adopted by Congress, will be opened, which extends the bounty of the Government, to "every non commissioned officer, musician and private, in said army of the Revolution" (nothing said about the Continental line, but) "who enlisted herein for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination and thereby became entitled to the reward of May 18, 1778, shall be entitled " to. I think upon reference to the roll of Pensioners and of payments under this Resolve and this Act, it will be seen that the construction has been remade so far as Marions and Horrys men were concerned, as contended by me. Besides Mr. Ramsay in his history enumerates Horrys Reg't among the Continentals, and it is conceded by you, that they performed continental duty, so that it is difficult to perceive the distinction upon which the claim has been denied. Permit me to add, that, before the claim was formally presented, I took the precaution of obtaining an intimation of the Commissioners opinion, upon the point, and that from his letter of the 22d October, in one quite at liberty to infer, that nothing in return, to be done to ensure a favourable decree than to put it in proper shape. In view of the circumstances, and the deserving character of the claimants, I beg for a further examination, and have the honour to be
Very Respectfully
Your obedt sevt
Edward Cantwell
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Edward Cantwell Esqr
May 19th 1852
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226
Pension Office
May 19, 1852
Sir:
I have examined the papers in the case of the heirs of Joseph Singletary who claim a pension under the Act of 15 May 1828.
That act provides only for those of the Continental Line who served to the end of the War. Col. Horry's Regt. was an independent Mounted Militia Regt. and although at times doing Continental service, was never claimed or acknowledged to be a Continental Regt.
Mr. Singletary was therefore never entitled to a pension under that act, and of course, the children have no claim.


Edward Cantwell, Esqr
Wilmington, N.C
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Wilmington N.C. 26 December 1857
Sir
On the 8th December last, I forwarded for Jos Singletary and others, heirs of Joseph Singletary deced, proof prepared in obedience to your requisition of Oct 22? which will I hope enable you satisfactorily to dispose of their claim.
I may be permitted to add, that, the parties are chiefly females; nay poor, and exceedingly anxious to learn your decision.
I am Sir
very Respectfully
Your obt servt
Edward Cantwell

The Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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Wilmington N.C. 27 Jany 1852
Sir
I am requested by the Singletary heirs in the most respectful manner, to ask your opinion upon their claim, I have endeavored to fulfil for them all that you were pleased to require, and we have been waiting since the 8 December last for your reply. I hope we will not be regarded as importunate, that anxious for a favorable result.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your W.
Edward Cantwell
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State of North Carolina
Comptroller's Office
I, William J. Clarke, Comptroller of public accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows to wit:
Joseph Singletary
Book LL page 21 pay as private in the continental troops of North Carolina, serving with the southern army in South Carolina and Georgia, from November 10th 1778 to August 10th 1779 L26SqD6 specie.
Book W. No. 1, 3197 L2S5 specie
" " " " 3216 L36S15 ea "
" " " " 3220 L40S10 ea "
" " " " 3228 L40S10 ea "
" No. 180 page 7 L16S8 ea "
" " " " 12 L30ea "
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 26th day of July A.D. 1852
Wm. J. Clarke Compt'r.
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No 1 / B. /
C
In the matter of Joseph, Susannah, and Elizabeth Singletary of Brunswick Cnty No. Carolina claiming under Chap XVI (Act 2d, March 1829) P.LL.
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Arrears of Pension
due Joseph Singletary decd, under Chap. XV (Act 15 May 1828) P.LL.
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Testimony of Timothy Clemens taken before John Mercer J.P.


Pled by Edward Cantwell
Wilmington No. Ca
solr.
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State of North Carolina
County of Brunswick
Before me the undersigned Jno. Mercer Esquire one of the Justices of the peace of the County aforesaid there personally came Timothy Clemens aged Eighty seven years, known to me to be at reputable and credible person who being by me duly sworn in the manner presented by law, says upon his oath, that he was intimately acquainted with the late Joseph Singletary late of said County deceased; that he was the identical person of that name, who was a
private of Captain Prices company in Colonel Horry's Regiment of Mounted Militia under the orders of General Marion during the war of the Revolution; that the said Joseph Singletary enlisted for and during the term of the war, and actually served therein until its termination
and that he died in 1829 or about twenty one years ago, that he left a widow, Susannah Singletary by name: that her maiden name was Flannagin, that they were married, as this deponent has heard and believes at what is called the Brick House in this County; soon after their marriage they came to live within a few miles of this deponent; he has visited their house during the life time of Joseph Singletary, and this deponent regarded her as the wife of him the said Joseph, and she was always reputed and believed to be such by the neighbors, and as such was constantly accredited and received into Society.
And deponent says further that the
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said Susannah died a widow in 1832, at about three years after her said husband deceased; that the following children after and the said Joseph survived her namely Benjamin, Joseph, Susannah, and Elizabeth, that of these Benjamin only has died, the rest survived, and are the sole heirs and children of the said Susannah and Joseph Singletary. And the deponent says that he knows these facts from the circumstance that he has always been intimate with the Singletarys, and had an elder brother now dead, named Edward Clemens, who served in the war with said Joseph Singletary whom he has often heard speak of the same, and that he has also himself been when a boy at the camp of the American troops and has seen Joseph Singletary serving with them. And further deponent saith not.
Timothy Clemmons his mark X
Sworn to and Subscribed Before me this 3rd day of July AD 1851 and I also certify to the
credibility of the affiant.
Jno. Mercer J.P
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State of North Carolina
Brunswick County
It is hereby certified unto all whom it may concern that the above is the genuine signature of Jno Mercer Esq. and that he was at the time of affixing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for this County duly commissioned and sworn.
In testimony whereof witness my hand & seal of office at Smithville N.C. this 4th day of July 1851.
Saml Langdon
Clerk of the County Court of Brunswick aforesaid
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To the Honorable Secretary of the Interior.
Sir
on behalf of the heirs of Joseph Singletary a soldier of the Revolution, I pray and appeal from the Commissioner of Pensions,
This claim was begun in April 1851 and has been presented by me until October 8th 
1852, when it was rejected by Mr "Johnston for the Commissioner," without alleging a reason for the rejection, and after we had with great pains and expense complied with all the commissioners requirements up to that time.
I have written to Mr Johnston, and to the Commissioner repeatedly for the grounds of this decision. Lastly upon the 22nd December. These grounds have been refused.
I now humbly and respectfully pray for your interference. I believe the claim to be a just one.  If the evidence I have filed, is not lost or mislaid, in the Pension office, it will be found abundant. It consists of two Certificates from the Comptroller of N. & South Carolina, proving the service of Joseph Singletary during the whole of the Revolution, and in the Continental Army. The claim is under the acts of 1828 and 1829. The certificates prove payments of more than
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L212, for continental duty, and thus proves the service for the whole war, and are supported by the affidavits of a survivor of the Revolution Timothy Clemens and the declaration of the claimants.
We think consilory entitled to know why the claim is rejected. If it be not honest, I do not know it, for if I did, you would have heard no complaint from me.
Your early attention to this matter will greatly oblige.
Sir with great respect.
Your most obedt servt
Edward Cantwell

Wilmington N Carolina
18 February 1853
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Joseph Singletary Decd
Claim of heirs
Act 25th May 1828
Power of Atty
N. Carolina suspended Rule
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Nov 22 1852
Presented for D.C. Goddard atty
James G Austin atty
Present
Ex by
Oct 19, 1852

[facing page - blank form]
State of North Carolina,
County of - SS.
On this - day of - in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty - personally appeared before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State, - credible persons, to me well known, who being duly sworn by me according to law, declare that - the person who subscribed and took the proceeding affidavit, - knowledge, the identical person described in the same, and that - deposition is worthy of full credit and he further saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
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Joseph Singletary Decd
Claim of heirs
Act 25th May 1828
Power of Atty
N. Carolina suspended Rule
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Nov 22 1852
Presented for D.C. Goddard atty
James G Austin atty
Present
Ex by
Oct 19, 1852


State of North Carolina,
County of - SS.
On this - day of - in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty - personally appeared before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State, - credible persons, to me well known, who being duly sworn by me according to law, declare that - the person who subscribed and took the proceeding affidavit, - knowledge, the identical person described in the same, and that - deposition is worthy of full credit and he further saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
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POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all men by these Presents, That We the undersigned Joseph Singletary, Susannah Singletary and with Eliza Singletary sole heirs of Joseph Singletary deceased who was a soldier of the Continental Army, and then father have constituted and appointed, and by these presents do constitute and appoint Daniel C Goddard Esq Washington City our true and lawful Attorney, irrevocably, with power of substitution, for us and in our name, place, and stead, to ask and receive of and from, the United States the arrears of pension which may be ascertained to be due us as such heirs and children of the said Joseph Singletary and in our name, to give receipts and other sufficient discharges for the same, and to do any and every other act or acts that we might or could do, were we personally present at the doing thereof; hereby confirming whatsoever our said Attorney shall do in and about the premises by virtue thereof.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have set our hands and seals this day of September, 1852.
Joseph Singletary his mark X (seal)
Susannah Singletary her mark X (seal)
Signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of
D A Lamont
Edwd. Cantwell

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That J Eliza Singletary, of Brunswick County, one of the heirs of Joseph Singletary, deceased have constituted and appointed, and by these presents do constitute and appoint D. E. EDWARD, of the City of Washington, my true and lawful attorney, irrevocably, with power of substitution for me and in my name, place and stead, to ask and receive of and from the United States, any bounty land, extra pay, pensions, money or moneys that now is or are due me on account of services rendered, [start strikethrough] advances made, property destroyed or taken by the Government or any claim arising from intercourse between the United States and any foreign nation, and the Indians, [end strikethrough] [illegible insert], while in the service of the United States or on any other account whatsoever, and my name to give receipts and other sufficient discharges for such bounty land, pensions, patents, claims and money due as aforesaid, and to attend to and prosecute any and all business of whatsoever nature. I may have with or before any of the departments of the Government or Congress, or any legally established commission of the United States, and, generally to do any and every other act or acts that I might or could do, were I personally present at the doing thereof, hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever my said attorney shall do in and about the premises, by virtue hereof.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th September 1852.
Eliza Singletary her mark X

Signed, sealed and delivered, the presence of two witnesses:
Lucian Reynolds
Peter Reynolds

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the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, as Clerk of the County Court of said County, this 2nd day of October 1852.
Dan Dickson Clerk
[seal affixed]
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POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all men by these Presents, That We the undersigned Joseph Singletary, Susannah Singletary and with Eliza Singletary sole heirs of Joseph Singletary deceased who was a soldier of the Continental Army, and then father have constituted and appointed, and by these presents do constitute and appoint Daniel C Goddard Esq Washington City our true and lawful Attorney, irrevocably, with power of substitution, for us and in our name, place, and stead, to ask and receive of and from, the United States the arrears of pension which may be ascertained to be due us as such heirs and children of the said Joseph Singletary and in our name, to give receipts and other sufficient discharges for the same, and to do any and every other act or acts that we might or could do, were we personally present at the doing thereof; hereby confirming whatsoever our said Attorney shall do in and about the premises by virtue thereof.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have set our hands and seals this day of September, 1852.
Joseph Singletary his mark X (seal)
Susannah Singletary her mark X (seal)
[strikethrough Eliza Singletary her mark]
Signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of 
D A Lamont
Edwd. Cantwell

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
County of New Hanover
to wit:
On this fifteenth day of September, 1852, personally appeared before me Dugald A Lamont, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Joseph and Susannah Singletary [strikethrough Eliza Singletary] and acknowledged the above power of attorney to be their act and deed for the purposes therein contained.
D A Lamont J.P. (seal)
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State of North Carolina,
County of New Hanover SS.
I hereby certify that the above is the genuine signature of Dugald A Lamont, Esquire and that he was at the time of affixing the same, as acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, as Clerk of the County Court of said County, this 2nd day of October 1852.
Dan Dickson Clerk
[seal affixed]
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That J Eliza Singletary, of Brunswick County, one of the heirs of Joseph Singletary, deceased have constituted and appointed, and by these presents do constitute and appoint D. E. EDWARD, of the City of Washington, my true and lawful attorney, irrevocably, with power of substitution for me and in my name, place and stead, to ask and receive of and from the United States, any bounty land, extra pay, pensions, money or moneys that now is or are due me on account of services rendered, [start strikethrough] advances made, property destroyed or taken by the Government or any claim arising from intercourse between the United States and any foreign nation, and the Indians, [end strikethrough] [illegible insert], while in the service of the United States or on any other account whatsoever, and my name to give receipts and other sufficient discharges for such  bounty land, pensions, patents, claims and money due as aforesaid, and to attend to and prosecute any and all business of whatsoever nature. I may have with or before any of the departments of the Government or Congress, or any legally established commission of the United States, and, generally to do any and every other act or acts that I might or could do, were I personally present at the doing thereof, hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever my said attorney shall do in and about the premises, by virtue hereof.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th September 1852.
Eliza Singletary her mark X

Signed, sealed and delivered, the presence of two witnesses:
Lucian Reynolds
Peter Reynolds