Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3257, John Edwards, Va.
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Service                   NUMBER
Va  Edwards, John  R.3257
       Frances
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State of Georgia
Jackson County [sqiggle mark to the right] SS 

On this the Ninteenth day of April eighteen hundred & forty-six, personally appeared before the Subscribed a Justice of the Inferior Court in and for the County aforesaid, Frances Edwards a resident of said County of Jackson State of Georgia aged Seventy six years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by The act of Congress passed July 7, 1838; Entitled "An act granting half pay and pension to Certain widows" That she is the widow of John Edwards who was a private & sergeant in the war of the revolution, that in the spring of the year 1777 or thereabouts he was drafted and served a town of some length but how long she can not recollect and that he then resided in Stafford County Virginia, under Capt. Powell, from Peace neck or Stafford County, that some years afterwards he either volunteered or Elected for an other term from the same County & served a period long enough to make as she has often heard her husband say eighteen months, that during some portion of the time, and she thinks toward the close of his service, he acted as a sergeant and was for some months engaged in waiting on and attending to the sick in The Hospital, all of which she states to be true as nearly as she can recollect - She further states that she has no documentary evidence of her husbands service, nor does she know of any person now living by whom she can prove his service. That she has heard her husband say he was entitled to land in Kentucky for for his service in The war. but had never gotten it. on account
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of his failure to apply for it that some thenty years ago, or more said he was entitled to a pension under some Law then in force andwent to see one John Moore of Rutherford County North Carolina o solicit his aid in getting a Pension, but she does not know whether or not there were any proceedings ever had thereon - she does not recollect the name of any who served with her husband except one Samuel Ballinger - a messmate - that she has heard her husband speak of being with Major Caruth but is not certain that he ever did service under Caruth, that her husband in his last years often spoke of trying to get a Pension and said he would apply, but as he was then so far from any witness & destitute of the means to defray expenses he put it off and never applied -
She further declares that she was married to the said John Edwards on the sixth day of October in the year seventeen hundred & ninty one in Princewilliam County Virginia - in about then years Thereafter they moved to Spartanburgh District South Carolina - tence after some years to Rutherford County North Carolina, and thence in the year 1835 to Jackson County Georgia - that she was not married to him before his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred & ninety four viz. at the time above stated - and that her husband the said John Edwards died on the third day of August eighteen hundred and thirty eight - Swoan to and subscribed on this day and year above written before
Charles Will, J.I.C [signature]
[signature on right side of page] Frances X [her mark] Edwards
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Georgia}
Jackson County} Personally appeared Frances Edwards, before me a Justice of the Inferior Court for said County and after being duly sworn saith that the Family record hereto attached, is the original and true record of the Marriage of herself and John Edwards her deceased husband, as also the ages of their several Children, and that the same is in the handwriting of her said husband - 
She further says it has been in her possession ever since it was made and also that the record purporting to be the date of her husband's death, is True.
Sworn to and subscribed this thirteenth day of April 1846.
Frances Edwards
x his mark

Charles Witt J.I.C.

I do hereby Certify that on account of the distance, old age and bodily infirmity, Frances Edwards the above affiant Cannot without great inconvenience attend our Court in session this thirteenth day of April 1846
Carles Witt, J.I.C.
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Georgia}
Jackson County} I John J McCullock Clerk of the Inferior Court in and for the County aforesaid do Certify that Charles Witt, whose name appears to the foregoing declaration, affidavit and Certificate is a Justice of the Inferior Court in and for the County of Jackson State of Georgia, and that the several signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto annexed my private seal having no seal of Office and subscribed my name This 13th day of April 1846
John J McCullock Clk {LS}
Infr. Court
Jackson Co. Ga
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I certify that John J McCullock is a clerk of the Inferior Court of Jackson Ga & that I am acquainted with his handwriting & believe the above to be his signature
Washington City Howell Cobb
17th July 1846 MC Ga

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Frances Edwards
Ga
Act 7 July 38
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I certify that John J McCullock is a clerk of the Inferior Court of Jackson Ga & that I am acquainted with his handwriting & believe the above to be his signature
Washington City Howell Cobb
17th July 1846 MC Ga

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Frances Edwards
Ga
Act 7 July 38
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[illegible] December 4 1801

John and Frances Edwards was married [illegible] the Sixth 1791 {John Edwards wz born Sept 3rd 1759
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Eleanor Edwards there Daughter was Born June 19. 1782
and departed this life June 21st 1802
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Lucinda Edwards was born July 26, 1794
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Zachariah Edwards was Born February 21 - 1796
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Maria Thereasey Edwards was Born December 3, 1797
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William Edwards was Born August 28 1799 - 
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Jane Edwards was Born March 15, 1802
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Frances Edwards was Born August 10, 1803
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John Wesley Edwards was Born December 19 - 1805
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George Rumsiey Edwards was Born November 22. 1807
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Elizabeth Wheelar Edwards was Born March 29. 1810
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Richard Tompson Edwards was Born June 30. 1813
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Frances Edwards was born the 14 of February 1770 -
John Edwards Sr. Decd August 3rd 1838
Aged 78 years 10 Months & 7 days
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The [illegible] of the month [illegible] II. MACCABEES. ordained to be celebrated by the Jews.
gious Lord, faving, Blessed be he that hat kept his own place undefiled.
35 He hanged also Nicanor's head upon the tower, [illegible] evident and manifest sign unto all of the help of the Lord.
36 And they ordained with a common decree, in no case to let that day pass without solemnity, but to celebrate the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which, in the Syrian tongue, is called Adar, the day before Mardocheus day.
37 Thus went it with Nicanor: and from that time for the Hebrews had the city in their power. And here will I make an end.
38 And if I have done well, and as is fitting the story, it is that which I desired; but if slenderly and meanily, it is that which I should attain unto.
39 For as it is hurtful to drink wine or water alone; and as wine mingled with water is pleasant, and delighteth the taste; even so speech finely framed delighteth the ears of them that read the story. And here shall be an end*.
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*CHAP. XV.] NICANOR became solate with his imagined success, and the victory which he did not doubt but he should easily obtain, that he determined, in the pride of his soul, to perpetuate so glorious an action by erecting a public monument in memory of it. The conduct of Judas in this juncture was very different: he placed his confidence not in an arm of flesh, in the strength and bravery of his troops, but in the living God, who had often delivered him in the like emergencies. He reads his foldiers a lecture out of the law and the prophets; recounts the noble exploits of their fathers, and the eminent deliverances they had received from God; tells them of the perfidy of the heathen; and from such kind of topics, he encourages them to fight the enemy who had no such helps. And as a further argument for inducing them to behave themselves valiantly, he tells them a dream, in which it was plainly intimated to him, that both they and he were under the Divine protection. 
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Judas' men were so surprisingly encouraged by this harangue, that they eagerly longed for the engagement. In the mean time Nicanor's army approached, ranged in order of battle: which Judas feeling, after a short ejaculation to God for success, he joined battle, slew thirty-five thousand of the enemy, and obtained a complete victory. Among the slain they found the body of Nicanor, which occasioned universal joy among the people; and Judas to slew his resentment at the blasphemies uttered by this impious man, ordered his head and right hand to be struck off, and fixed on the tower in Jerusalem, as a monument of the justice of God on so audacious an offender, and his tongue to be cut out and given piece-meal to the fowls. And that the memory of so signal a victory might not be forgotten, an annual festival is instituted to be kept on the thirteenth day of the month Adar, which answers to our February. After this the Jews enjoyed the quiet possession of their city, religion, and liberties.

THE END OF THE APOCRYPHA.
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REV.&1812 WARS SECTION
ANN
MARCH 20,1928
HENRY HARRISON USRY,
ROUTE 2
MURRYCROSS, ALABAMA
SIR:
I ADVISE YOU FROM PAPERS IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION CLAIM, R 3257, IT APPEARS THAT FRANCIS EDWARDS WAS BORN FEBUARARY 14, 1770 AND APPLIED FOR PENSION ON APRIL 19, 1846, WHILE A RESIDENT OF JACKSON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND ALLEGED THAT HER HUSBAND, JOHN EDWARDS, WHILE RESIDENT OF SATFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA, ENLISTEDIN SPRING OF 1777 AND SERVED AS A PRIVATE A TOUR OF "SOME LENGTH" UNDER CAPTAIN POWELL, AND AFTERWARDS SERVED AS SERGEANT, MAKING IN ALL EIGHTEEN MONTHS.
HER CLAIM WAS NOT ALLOWED AS SHE FAILED TO FURNISH SPECIFIC PROOF OF HER HUSBANDS SERVICE, AS REQUIRED BY PENSION LAWS.
IT ALSO APPEARS IN SAID CLAIM, THAT EDWARDS WAS BORN SEPTEMBER 27, 1759 AND MARRIED IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA, OCTOBER 6, 1791, FRANCES, HER MAIDENNAME IS NOT STATED, ABOUT TEN YEARS AFTER THEY MOVED TO SPARTANBURGH DISTRICT, SOUTH CAROLINA , THE TO RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NORTHERN CAROLIA AND IN 1835 MOVED TO JACK-
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son County, Georgia, where he died August 3, 1838. She was dead in 1855.
Their children were--
Eleanor born June 19, 1792, died June 21, 1802.
Lucinda " July 26, 1794.
Zachariah " February 21, 1796.
Maria Thereasay (?) " December 3, 1797.
William " August 28, 1799.
Jane " March 15, 1802, married -- Jones.
Frances " August 20, 1803.
John Wesley " December 19, 1805.
George Rumsiey (?) " November 22, 1807.
Elizabeth Wheelar " March 29, 1810.
Richard Tompson " June 30, 1813.
The above named records fail to afford any information in regard to a John Edwards of Culpeper County, Virginia [handwritten note: John Edwards, N.C. service S. 10610 is of Culpeper Co] or a John Edwards who had a wife Barbary (Barbara). 
The history herewith furnished is that of the only John Edwards who laft a widow Frances.
Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commissioner.
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Rev. and 1812
War Section.

December 15, 1924

Mrs. V. L. Brigman,
219 S. Ashby St.,
Atlanta, Ga.

Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the
Revolutionary War pension claim, R 3257, it appears
that Frances Edwards was born February 14, 1770 and
applied for pension February 19, 1846, while a resident
of Jackson County, Georgia, and alleged that her husband,
John Edwards, while a resident of Stafford County, 
Virginia, enlisted in the spring of 1777 and served as
a private a tour of "some length" under Captain Powell,
and afterwards served as Sergeant, making in all sixteen
months.
Her claim was nogt allowed as she failed to furnish
specific proof of her husband's service, as required
by the pension laws.
It also appears in said claim, that John Edwards/[illegible][illegible][illegible]
was born September 27, 1759 and he married in Prince
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William County, Virginia, October 6, 1791, Frances, her
maiden name is not stated, about ten years after marriage
they moved to Spartanburgh District, South Carolina,
then to Rurtherford County, North Carolina
and 
in 1835 moved to Jackson County, Georgia, where he
died August 3, 1838. She was dead in 1855.

Their children were-

Eleanor born June 19, 1792, died June 21, [illegible]
Lucinda " July 26, 1794.
Zachariah " February 21, 1796.
Maria Thereasay(?) " December, 3, 1797.
William " August 28, 1799.
Jane " March 15, 1802,married -- Jones.
Francis " August 20,1803.
John Wesley " December 19, 1805
George Rumseiy(?) " November 22, 1807
Elizabeth Wheelar " March 29, 1810.
Richard Tompson " June 30, 1813

Respectively,


 Acting Commissioner.
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Murrycross Ala B2
March 5th 1928

Hon Winfield Scott
Washington
DC
My Dear Sir would
like to know if One 
John Edwards who's
will is Recorded at the
Culpepper Court House
in [illegible] and [illegible] wife
name is Barbery
If this said John Edwards was a Revolutionary 
Soldier and did he have
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A son named John Edwards who was born September  27, 1759, who’s wife’s name was Francis
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-1-
John Edwards had a pension pending when he died
He was a revolutionary soldier from South Carolina, joining the army very young
Nancy Edwards from whom this applicant is a descendant was a daughter by his second wife. He was very much older than his second wife.
John Edwards lived in S.C. on or under Savannah river, from there he came to a small place near Augusta Ga. from there to
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-2-
Monroe Ga. where he died and is burried.
His second wife was named Sarah, but the grandson living here who is in his seventies cant tell us any thing but her given name
Any Thing about the said John Edwards will be appreciated by the family.
Thanking you in advance for any thing you may do in this matter.
I am very Respt.
Mrs. T. J. Patterson.
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-1- Nena Turner} Paul C. Turner born 1869. living
the daughter of} his wife Josephine Lye born 1871. living

-2- Paul C. Turner} Allen W. Turner born 1815
the son of} died 1882 his wife Mariah Elizabeth Speer born 1839 died 1993 married about 1868.

-3- Mariah Elizabeth Speer} Thomas M. Speer
daughter of} born 1804 died 1874 his wife Nancy Edwards born 1811 died 1892 married 1826 just 15 yrs old when married

Nancy Edwards} John Edwards born ___ died __
daughter of} his wife Sarah _____ born ____ died _____ maiden name unknown
married ___________

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PENSION
OCT
U. 29 S.
1928
OFFICE
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1927.
Murry Cross Ala. Jan 4th
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC
My Dear I would be glad you would Please give me the names of Parents of a Revolutionary Soldier whos name was Edwards, his Wife Name was Fannie
It has been said that he mooved From Spartans S.C. to Jackson Co Ga in 1832 and Died in said Co 1836 or 8
Perhaps he Enlisted in said army in Virginia He was the Father of  6 or seven Children
One Son Col Zachary} or Geo
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and Francis who was borned Aug 20 1803. And Married O. B. Langley. This said Francis Edwards Langley and O B Langley had 8 Children onley 3 left Issue One of O B Langley Daughters Mariah Ann was borned in 1827 and Married James Ursy in 1841
I am a son of James and Miriam Ursy and was bornd Mch 10 1869.
have 4 Bro and sisters, I also have a wife and 10 children 7 boys and 3 Girls. Please let me here from Soon
Resply
Henry. Harrison. Ursy

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PENSION
C
JAN
U. 8 S.
1927
OFFICE.
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Murry Cross, Ala, R2.2.15.1927.
To the Judge of Probate
Culpepper Co V.a.

My Dear Sir. I would appreciate to know if the Names of Enfamy and John Edwards are Recorded in a Will of One John Edwards at your Court House I understand that he was a Revolutionary Soldier I have the name of John Edwards Born Sept 27 the 1759. and Married
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in Prince Wills Co Va Oct 1791
Enfamy his Sister Married John Langley, This John Edwards served in the Revolutionary war under Capt Robt Powell, and became Sargant He was my Grand Father and I want to know the Name of This John Edwards Parents Little duds done in a quiet way Reaches Broad and high and always Brings Their pay.
Resptly
Henry Harrison Ursy
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OVER
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I am unable to find the information asked for = John Edwards Whose will is here and whose wife was named Barbary, mentions in this will his friend Joseph Ball - & Captain Benjamin Harrison - nephew George Edwards. & Mary Edwards son & Daughter of Robert Edwards - & Elizabeth Wm Bull & Ambrose Barbour were named as extensions - will was witnessed by Benjamin Crump & Frances Ball - & no other names mentioned in the will and no other Edwards will here except that of Barbary - who mentions a daughter Nancy Rice - & Grand son James B Zigler - There were other Children & fraud children but names are not given - The date of this will of John Edwards is 1783 + Barbary 1786 -
From C. E. Guinn Clerk
3/11/1926
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3-049.
________
Ex AWF. Div. Rev. War
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, D.C. June 2, 1923.

The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
1st name of widow Sarah
Name of soldier, John Edwards
address of soldier at enlistment & after service
State where enlisted
Date of birth
Date of death
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.

Return attached letter with reply,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

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PENSION
OCT
29 S.
1928
OFFICE.
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Held for Mrs. T. J. Patterson until she furnishes proper address.
No address with letter -
Dec. 10 - '23

AWF.
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219 South Ashby St., Atlanta, Ga.
November 28th, 1924.

COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:-

Will you please give me the Revolutionary service record of John Edwards, who was a son of Solomon Edwards, born about 1760 or 1764, served as a revolutionary soldier, came to Wilkes and Lincoln Counties, Georgia after the War, from Newbern, N.C. and it is presumed that he was living at Newbern, .C. at the time he entered the service. John Edwards was given a grant of land in Monroe County, Georgia, in 1825 and moved to that County where he died between 1838 and 1840. He was married the first time to a Bussey and the last time to Sarah Stuart.

Your prompt advice will be very greatly appreciated.
Yours very truly,
[Signed] Mrs. V. L. Brigman
Address:
Mrs. V. L. Brigman,
219 South Ashby St.,
Atlanta, Georgia.

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DEC
U. 1 S.
1924
OFFICE.
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Murry Cross Ala R2 11,1,1926

Commissioner of Pentions
Washington DC
My Dear Sir I would be glad if you can give me Some information in regard to John Edwards a Revolutionary Soldier who came from Spartinsburg SC to Jackson Co Ga in 1832 and Died in 1837 or 38.
His wife name Fannie what was Fannie Maiden who was the Parents of John John was my
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Great Grand Father
Rispty
H H Ursy
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3257
P.O.
Francis Edwards
Service:
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _______, 18
The printed list of 1852 shows cause of suspension - "For details of service, period, length & grade, & names of officers & whether militia or continental"
Application filed: _________, 18

Alleges:
Re-enlisted:

Attorney:
P.O.

_____ Recognized. ________ Contract.

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1924 - Dec. 15 - Hist. to Mrs. V. L. Brigman AWF.
1927 Jany 31 - " " H. H. Ursy
1928 - Mch. 20 " " H. H. Ursy informed why we with under Frances AWF
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Washington April 24th 1855.

Hon L. P. Waldo
Comr of Pensions

Sir.
I submit a power of Atty from Joab Jones. Legal heir of John Edwards deceased, and Mrs. Francis Edwards also deceased, who was an applicant for a widows pension under act of 1838 and which is Suspended.
The application is from Jackson Coty, Georgia.
Very respectfully
your obt. servt.
H. C. Spalding
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L Godwin
Dec 9/52.
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56
Pension Office
Dec 9 1832

Sir
More than five years having elapsed since the claim of Frances Edwards of Ga was adjudicated and no additional evidence filed in the meantime, the case cannot now be re-opened without the production of material evidence which could not have been procured at an earlier date. But if this rule did not exist, the claim is not made out. As she has never furnished any proof of service, The Certificate of the Auditor of Virginia shows that a John Edwards received 100 [pound sign] for services in the War of the Revolution, but the husband of the applicant is in no way identified with that service. There were also two men of that name in the Virginia State Line.

L Godwin Esq
Present
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Thos. H. Lumpkin
Sept. 2. 1853
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Pension Office
September 2, 1853

Sir,
The additional evidence in the case of Francis Edwards, widow of John, has been received and filed with the original papers -

Thos. H. Lumpkin
Present
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Thomas Lumpkin
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Washington, D.C.
June 29th, 1853

Sir,
I herewith enclose the certificate of the Auditor of Va showing a payment of [pound sign]55.10.6. to John Edwards, for Revolutionary services, which I [illegible] may be filed with the papers of his and Frances Edwards, Ga roll, Act 7th July, 1838.
I have the honor to be
Yr. very respy,
Your Obt Svt
Th. Lumpkin

Hn - L P. Waldo
Commr. of Pensions
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Aug 8, 1846.
Hon Howell Cobb
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112
Pension Office,
Aug 8, 1845.

Sir,
In reply to your enquiry, I have to inform you that the application of Frances Edwards was not accompanied by a letter; and that there is no endorsement upon the papers which indicates for when you received it. It was made in Jackson County, Georgia, before Charles Witt, a Justice of the Inferior Court, whose official character is certified by J. J. McCulloch, Clk. said court. You have also certified that McCulloch is clerk as aforesaid.

Ha Howell Cobb.
H of Reps.
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V 6177
Ruth Edwards,
N. C.
let to Hon. T L Clingman
June 15, 1844
" " S Bettis Oct 22d 1844.

Act 4 July 1836.
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia State - Line as settled their accounts and received certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (see Hening's Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 15th day of August 1783 - in the name of John Edwards - as solr of Infy and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for [pound sign]55.10.6 - delivered to himself - but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 13th - day of April 1853.
[Signed] Ro Johnston
A P Sect
(No Seal of Office.)
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To the Commissioner of Pensions.
I hereby appoint S. GODWIN, of Washington City, D. C., my true and lawful attorney, with power of substitution, to prosecute before you the claim of Frances Edwards widw of John (Ga under act 17th July 1838 - and I hereby revoke all powers of attorney by me heretofore made.
You will be pleased to allow him, or his substitute, to examine the papers on file in your office relating to this claim.
Witness my hand and seal this Twenty third day of November 1852
Jane R Edwards {SS}

Signed, Sealed, and}
acknowledged before me.}
N,, H,, Peendergrass J. P.
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State of Georgia} I. P. F. Hinton Clerk of the
County of Jackson} Superior Court for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Nathaniel H. Pendergrass Esq before whom the foregoing power of attorney was made was at the time of witnessing the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that his Official signature thereto is genuine - Given under my hand and the seal of said Superior Court This _____ day of _____ one thousand eight hundred and fifty=two
P. F. Hinton Clerk
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Pen Off
Aug 6, 46

Sir
I have the honor to inform you that the indefinite, inconsistent & unsupported declaration of Frances Edwards has been examined & filed ~
She sets forth a claim for the service of her husband in the Va troops under two engagements which she says he estimated at 18 mo & declared he was entitled to Bounty Land therefore The first tour she represents as having been drafted in spring of 77 ~ This of course was in the militia & did not exceed if it reached 3 mo - but where - & under whom rendered does not appear -
This other term is make up 18 mo must necessarily be in the regular army where there were no 15 mo enlistments nor bounty Land given by that state for less than 3 years service ~
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It is wholly impracticable to adjudicate a pro rate pension under land ingh
unless the essential facts which characterized each term of service is distinctly set forth - There are rolls of the Va regular troops which can not be examined without the date which a compliance 
the rules respecting the narratives of the service, will afford
The Clerks Office of Prince William will furnish the best evidence of the date of the marriage 

Hon Howell Cobb
H.R.
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Know all men by these presents that
I Jane Edwards of [illegible insertion above] Jackson County State of Georgia do hereby constitute and appoint Thomas Lumpkin of Washington City my true and Lawful Attorney for me and in my name and stead to examine my Mothers papers on file Frances Edwards in the Pension Office for a Pension as the widow of John Edwards deceased who was reputed & believed to have been a soldier in the War of the Revolution hereby revoking all and any other power of Attorney that may have been filed in the Pension Office from me.
Given under my hand & seal this Second day of March 1853
Jane Jones X her mark 
formerly Jane Edwards 
seal [hand drawn seal]
 
Witness
R. J. Millican
N.H. Pendergrass J.P.
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Know all men by these presents, that I John Jones
the sole heir of John Edwards deceased of Jackson County Georgia hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint H. C. Spalding of Washington City D.C. my true and lawful agent and attorney to prosecute the the claim Mrs Frances Edwards the widow of John Edwards deceased for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or Increase of Pension that may be due and I hereby authorize my said agent to examine all papers and documents in relation to said claim on filed in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere to file additional evidence or arguments to receive the certificate which may be issued for said claim and appoint one or more substitutes under him for the proposes herein expressed and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present, Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises and revoking all former powers.
Witness my hand and seal this 19th April 1853

Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of
Francis McElhannon
N.H. Pendergrass J.P.
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State of Georgia ⎬ SS 
Jackson County ⎬
I P. F. Hinton Clerk of the superior Court for the County and State aforesaid hereby certify that N.H. Pendergrass Esqr whose name appears the within and was at the time of signing the same a justice of the Peace in and for said County and State duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signature
purporting to be his is genuine given under
my hand and seal of office
at office this 19th April 1853-
P. Hinton Clk
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[note on back of paper]
I put this in Friday Dec 8th 1832
S. Godrove
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This is to certify, That it appears from a List in this office of such Officers
and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War,
as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay,
according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, that a Certificate
issued on the
11th day of July 1783
in the name of John Edwards
as a Soldier of Infantry
for £100.00, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to himself
and was given for services prior to the 1st January 1782.
p. 138
{No Seal of office}

Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 8th day of April 1846,
Jas E Heath AUDITOR

[handwritten note] There is also two of name in the State Line