Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23858, Robert Coleman, S.C.
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(3--1776)

SERVICE
S.C.

Coleman, Robert
Prudence

NUMBER
W.23858


CONTENTS
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5.140
District of Columbia
Prudence Coleman dec'd
widow of Robert
who died on the
of S.C. in the State of
who was a Corpl & Sgt commanded
by Captain (blank) of the (blank) commanded
by (blank) in the (blank) 
line for Revolution

Inscribed on the roll of D of C
at the rate of 108 Dollars 00 Cents 
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of 
March, 1831  Ending 18 Sept. 1841
Increased from $48.33

Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of 
Dec 1852 and sent to
Hon. J. McQueen
H of R

Arrears to the 4th of 
Semi-annual allowance ending

{Revolutionary Claim, }
{Act July 4, 1836 }
Section the    }

Recorded by R. McRae  Clerk,
Book  D  Vol. D  Page 441
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State of South Carolina }
District of Marion } ss.    
On this Twenty Eighth day November in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & forty, Personally appeared before the subscriber a  Justice of the Peace, Mrs. Prudence Coleman, a resident near Lynches Creek, in the District of Marion, and State of South Carolina, aged Eighty four years since the 28th day of August last fall, who being 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 Robert Coleman, who was a sergeant, during a part of the Revolutionary war, afterwards a first Lieutenant under Capt. Nains Simonds and Witherspoon, that her husband entered the service of the United States by enlistment, at the commencement of the Revolutionary struggle; and continued in the service until the close of the war, that her husband was a resident of this State and District when he entered the service.  That
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he was draughted under Genl Marion's command, and was often sent in pursuit of the Tories, in several skirmishes with the, particularly in one at Bass Mills on the great Pee dee River where he lost a valuable horse, the wigs were commanded there by Maurice Murphy, that her husband was also in the memorable Battle of Fort Moultree near Charleston and was a sergeant in that Battle.  That he was one of the Marion's Rifle men, often sent into the little Pee dee Country after the Tories, that he acted often as a scout in the pursuit of the British and tories, through the country of Monk's Corner and the Biggen church; chasing them into Charleston, that he served too in the army of Genl Marion, under the immediate command of Capt Snipes, that her husband had a discharge for his faithful services but that it is lost or mislaid.
She further declares that she was married to the said Robert Coleman on the 34th day of June in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Seven, that her husband the aforesaid Robert Coleman died on the Twenty Second day of February Eighteen hundred and Twenty five, and that she has remained
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a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by a Reference to the proof hereto annexed.

Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written.
(Signed) Prudence (her x mark) Coleman
(Signed) Robt J. Gregg (hand drawn seal )

State of South Carolina }
Marion District }  Personally appeared before Robert T. Askins a Justice of the Peace for said district Mrs. Jane Pilkington of the State and District above mentioned and being duly sworn makes the following affidavit that she Mrs. Jane Pilkington was acquainted with Mrs. Robert Coleman during the Revolutionary war that she saw the said Robert Coleman in company with several other soldiers in search of the Tories.  Mrs. Jane Pilkington further declares that she has been acquainted with Mrs. Prudence Coleman the wife of the said Robert Coleman from her girlhood up to the present day and that she know her to be the wife of the said  Robert Coleman and that she knows her to be a woman of good veracity. 
Sworn to before me the twenty eighth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty.
(Signed) Jane (her X mark) Plinkington 
(Signed) Robert T. Askins
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5443
Prudence Coleman

South Carolina }
Marion District }    We do hereby Certify that we are well acquainted with the character of Mrs. Jane Pilkington, that she is an old lady of the highest respectability, and strict integrity.
(Signed) Cam(illegible) Hunter
(Signed) Robert J. Gregg  Tax Collector

South Carolina }
Marion District }  I Ed. B. Wheeler Clerk of the Court do Certify that Robert J. Gregg before whom the within Declaration was made is a lawful magistrate for said District; and that the applicant from Bodily infirmity, is unable to travel to the Court house of this District.
Given under my hand & Seal 
official 6th September 1841
(Signed) Ed. B. Wheeler C.C.P.

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South Carolina }
Marion District }   Henry Culpepper personally appeared before me Saml J Steele a magistrate within the District and State aforesaid who being duly Sworn according to law says that he was the administrator of Prudence Coleman, dec'd who was the widow of Robert Coleman dec'd a Soldier of the Revolution, that after the death of Prudence Coleman I was put in possession of the affidavit of Grant Kowlton John Keels and Isaac Keels made on the 24th, 25th and 26th days of February in the year 1820 for the express purpose of applying for a pension by the son of Robert Coleman dec'd I being the administrator of the Estate of Prudence Coleman, the widow of Robert Coleman.  He further States that the affidavit has been out of his possession some time but believes the names alluded to are correct.
(Signed) H. Culpepper 
admor to the Estate of Prudence Coleman

Sworn to before me }
the 11th day of Dec. 1852}
(Signed ) Saml J Steele Magistrate
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South Carolina }
Marion District }   I, E.B. Wheeler, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions for the District aforesaid, Certify that Samuel J. Steele before whom the within affidavit was made, is a lawful magistrate within and for said District; and that the within signature purporting to be his, is genuine.  I further Certify that I am intimately acquainted with Henry Culpepper who made the same, and that he sustains a good character, and is a man of strict veracity.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court this 13th Dec. 1852
(Signed) E. B> Wheeler
C.C.P.& G.S.
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South Carolina }
Marion District }  I, Edward B Wheeler, Judge of the Court of Ordinary for Marion District, now sitting, Certify that I have satisfactory evidence, that Prudence Coleman, widow of Robert Coleman, died on the 18th day of September 1841. leaving the following named children surviving, to wit, Mary Culpepper, Prudence Poston, Elizabeth Poston, Celia Turner, John S. Coleman, Jane Finklea, and Margaret O. Hearnden.
I further Certify that Henry Culpepper is the legal administrator, having applied and obtained letter of Administration of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the said Deceased Prudence Coleman.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office of the said Court this 4 day of February 1852.
(Signed) Edward B Wheeler
Judge of the Court of Ordinary.
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Prudence Coleman, dec.

ad.  15 mos  Sgt      $75.00
"       9    "     Corpl     33.00
                   D.C        $108.00

Act 4 July 1836


Iss'd to $108 per annum deductions former pay at $48.33 per annum. Com'g 4 March 1831 & ending 18 Sept 1841 when she died. 
Payable to Henry Culpepper, admr. for the benefit of 
Mary Culpepper
Prudence Poston
Elizabeth Poston
Celia Turner
Jane Finklea
Margaret O'Hearnden &
John S. Coleman
only surviving children

Hon. J. McQueen,
H of R
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5.140
D. of Columbia

Prudence Coleman Dec'd
widow of Robert 
who died on the 
of    in the State of 
who was a Sgt & Private commanded by Captain      of the          commanded by               in the           
line for Revolution

Inscribed on the Roll of D. of Co at the rate of 18 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 day of March, 1831 & ending 18 Sept. 1841

Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of June 1852 and sent to Hon. J. McQueen  are of Geo H. Jones

Arrears to the 4th of 
Semiannual allowance ending

{ Revoluionary Claim, }
{ Act July 4, 1836, }
{ Section the     }

Recorded by R McRae  Clerk,
Book D  Vol. 2   Page 441
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5.140
South Carolina

Prudence Coleman decd,
widow of Robert Coleman
who died on the
of         in the State of
who was a Sgt, & Private in the         commanded by Captain         of the                       commanded
by                  in the 
Revolution

Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston
at the rate of $48 Dollars 33 Cents 
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of 
March, 1831 & ending 18 Sept. 1841

Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of
May 1852 and Sent to
Hon. J. McQueen
H. of R.

Arrears to the 4th 
Semi-annual allowance ending

{ Revolutionary Claim, }
{ Act uly 4, 1836, }
{ Section the   }

Recorded by R. McRae,  Clerk,
Book  D  Vol. 2  Page 383

(written verticslly over the whole above text)
Made  pbb in 
D of Co
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Robert Coleman
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Comptroller Genl's Office
Columbia S.C.
May 6th 1852

No. 2780 }
Book X. }  Issued 15 May 1786 to Mr. Robert Coleman for L 5:17: 1/2 Sterling duty don in Brandon's Regiment No. 112  Annual Interest 
L 0:8:2.


2780  No 112
X  12 May 86  Robert Coleman for militia duty in Brandon's Regiment since the fall of Chston p. Andersons return accounting to currency L 41.0.0 (illegible) L 5.17.1/2

State So Carlina to Robert Coleman 
for militia duty in Brandon's Regt. since the fall of Chalestown  p  Anderson Return accounting to Curr.  L 41. 0 . 0.
(illegible) L 5: 17 : 1/2

Received 26 march 1787 from the Commissioner of the Treasury full satisfaction for the above by (illegible)  on Indent no 2780 X dated the 12 May 1786.
(signed) Zacka Bullock

No 1546}
Lib & }
1546 Y 77}   Issued 31st Octo. 87 to Robt. Coleman L 6:8. 6. SCa Militia duty pay passed by the Commrs.  Interest 8/11.  the time of service to be specified.  Robert Coleman for 80 days Militia Duty as Sergeant in 1787 amount  L 6. 8 . 6 3/4

State of So. Carolina to Robert Coleman D.
1782 to 40 days duty done at Orange burgh under comd.
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of Cols Taylor and Lert at 12/6 pr day  L 25: 0: 0
Ditto to 40 days duty more done in the fork of Edistoe under comd of Cols Hopkins at 10s per day 20 . 0. 0. 
      L 45. 0 . 0
______________
      L 6 : 8 : 6 3/4
I do herby certify the above act is just and true. 

May the 18 Day 1784 Amandus Liles Capt.
So Carolina }
Camden Dist. }  Appeared Robert Coalman & made oath that the above acct of forty five pounds former curry is just and true * that he has received no part therefore.  Sworn to Before me this 6th day of Sept. 1784
(Signed) D. J. Hopkins J. P. 

Recd 12 Jany 1790 full satisfaction for the acct in an Indent N 1546 Book Y for L 6. 8. 6 3/4
(signed) Robert Coleman

I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy as taken from the records of the Office.
For Comptroller Genl.
(signed) James A Black  Dep.

(no seal of office)
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State of South Carolina }
Marion District }  ss.  Be it known that on this 3d day of February 18552 before me a magistrate, in and for the District aforesaid personally appeared William Shaw a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States aged 92 years, who made Oath in due form of law, that he has resided in the District of Marion for upwards of 79 years past, and was personally well acquainted with Robert Coleman, husband of Prudence Coleman, that he remembers distinctly Robert Coleman as a private and sergeant in Brandons Regiment in Marions Brigade, and knows of his own knowledge that he served with the affiant one tour of six months as sergeant in said Regiment, when he was attached to it under Capt. Moffett that he also remembers his having served in the year 1782 under Col. Taylor and Hopkins, but does not now recollect the exact period of service, although he thinks it must have been fully six months.  He further states that he served before and since the fall of Charleston, at two years and upwards.  He further states that he has known Robert Coleman and Prudence Coleman
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as man and wife since the year 1780 and that they continued to live together as such until the day of his death.
(Signed) W. Shaw

Sowrn to and Subscdribed }
before me, the day and year }
first above wirtten }
(Signed) Jno Mc Millan  Magist

South Carolina }
Marion District } I, Edward B. Wheeler Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions, Certify that John McMillan before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, is a lawful magistrate for said District, and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine.  I further certify, that there are no Registry of Marriages kept or required to be by the laws of this State.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court, this 4th day of February 1852
(seal)
(Signed) Edward B Wheeler C.C.P & C.G.S.
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State of South Carolina }
Marion District }  I, Edward B. Wheeler, Judge of the Court of Ordinary for Marion District, now sitting, do hereby Certify, that satisfactory evidence was exhibited before me, that William Coleman, oldest child of Robert and Prudence Coleman, would if now living, be 73 or 74 years of age, and that there is no record evidence of the  marriage of the aforesaid Robert and Prudence Coleman.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 17th day of May A.D. 1852.
(Signed) Edward B. Wheeler
Judge of the Court of
Ordinary for Marion District.

(seal)
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Home Re(illegible) 20th July 1852

Sir,

Please find enclosed the required proof in the suspended of Prudence Coleman widow of Robert Coleman of Marion District, So. Ca.

Your earl attention will oblige

Your obt Servt
Jno McQueen


Jas E Heath }
Commr of Pensions }
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Brief in the case of Prudence Coleman, wid Robert, County and State of South Carolina act 4 July 1836.

Claim, ("original," or "for increase." [for increase is crossed out] )

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?  If either, state the substance.
Evidence of service; Record  marriage  Parole and ages of children


(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim?  If so, what?


Name and residence of Agent
Hon. Jno. McQueen
H. of Rep.

(signed) Kirby
Examining Clerk.
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Prudence Coleman decd
Wid of Robert,
S. C.

Act 4 July 1836
admd

7 mo Sergt   $35.
4 mo  pri        13.33
                   ----------
                     $48.33
per ann. to 18 Sept 1841 
when she died

Payable to
Henry Culpepper admd
for the benefit of Mary Culpepper
Prudence Poston, Elizabeth Poston, 
Celia Turner, John S. Coleman, Jane
Finklea & Margaret O. Hearnden 
only surviving children.

Hon. Jno McQeen,
H of Rep
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12 Sep 1841
Mr. Sylvester

4 July 5.443

Marion M
Sept 7

1.00

Mail}  Hon. L. L. Edwards
           Commissioner of
           Pensions
           Washington City
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Marion (illegible) S.C.
6Sept 1841

Hon J. L. Edwards,

Dear Sir/

Enclosed you will receive an application of a Mrs Prudence Coleman widow of Robert Coleman, for a Pensionfofr services rendered by her husband during the Revolutionary War.  No doubt exists in the minds of any of her just claims to the benefit of the aid of Congress.
I sincerely trust, that her claims may be favorably considered and that the evening of her days may be rendered more comfortable by the gratitude of our Country.

I am with high respect
your obedient Servt
E. B. Wheeler
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Prudence Coleman
S.C.


Ex. (illegible) Jones - W.6
Dec 2d - 81
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Marion (illegible) SC
28 Novr 1851

Dear Sir/

I will thank you to give your attention to the Examination of the claim of Prudence Coleman.  Some time ago presented which I think ought o be allowed.  I send now the original discharge of Elly Gasque for Bounty land please send the warrant when it claimed.

I will endeavour (sic) to prepare the case of Frances Porter widow of Edward Rowe of George town as soon a s possible.  I live some 60 miles from thence.

Sincerely for friend
Edward B Wheeler
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[left side]
Dear Sir

[right side]

Inclosed please
find additional
evidence in the
within case
[illegible]
May 26/52
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Pension Office
March 8 / 52

Sir:

I have examined the claim of Prudence Coleman widow of Robert of S.C. in connection with the additional evidence filed by you which I find sufficient to prove service and identity, but before the clami can be allowed we must have better evidence of the date of marraige (sic) Record, or if more documentary should be produced.

I have the honor to be 
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt
(Signed) J. E. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
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Rev
WIDOW, &c.

File No. 23858
Prudence Coleman
Wid of
Robert Coleman
Corpl Rev War

Act: July 4th 1836

Index:--Vol.       ,  Page

[ Arrangement of 1870. ]
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Get me the papers of Prudence 
Coleman widow of Robt So Ca 
act 4th July 1836.  District roll

CC Com  room  James
Nov 24 - 52
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Jno McQueen
M C

Jas E Heath
Commr of Pensions
Pension Office
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5443
S. Carolina
Prudence Coleman
let. to E. B. Wheeler 14 Sep 1841
Hon: J. McQueen, March of 52.



Act 1836
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Robt. Coleman d    22 May 1825.
Prudence M. June 1777

1st Lieut Capt. Witherspoon
Gen Marion.
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Brief in the case of Prudence Coleman Washington County and Dist of  Columbia act 4 July 1836.

Claim, ("original," or "for increase,")

Proof exhibited, (if original. )

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?  If either, state the substance.



( If for increase, )  
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim?  If so, what?
Rolls of this office

Name and residence of Agent
Hon. J. McQueen
H. of R

(signed) S. Cole
Examining Clerk.
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South Carolina }
Sumter District }   Personally appeared Grant Knowlton who being duly sworn sayeth that he was acquainted with Robert Coleman in revolutonary Warr (sic) that he served as sergeant in the regular army in the Second Redgment (sic) commanded by Col. Meetre and Col Mott for the term of three years and that he the said Robert Coleman was Legally discharged after serving out the time for which he enlisted.
(Signed) Grant Knowlton

Sworn before me this }
24th February 1820 }
(Signed) Wm McIntosh, T. Q

South Carolina }
 Williamsburgh District }   Personally appeared John Keepls who being duly sworn Sayeth that the above testimony of Grant Knowlton is just and true.
(Signed) John Keels

Sworn before me this
25th Febry 1820
(Signed) Peter R. Keels J. Q.


South Carolina }
Williamsburgh District }   Personally appearedd Isaac Keels who being duly sworn Sayeth tht the above testimonies of John Keels and Grant Knowlton is just and true.
(Signed) Isaac Keels

Sworn before me this
26th day of Febr. 1820
(Signed ) Peter R. Keels J. Q.

Nov. 7 Nov 77  - July 8. 78
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South Carolina }
Sumter District }

I W. Singleton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions for the district aforesaid and keeper of the records of Said Court certify that Wm. McIntosh before whom the within affidavit has made was at the time so made a lawful magistrate with said district and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.

(Seal)

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the said Court this thirtieth of November Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and fifty two.
(Singed) W. J. Singleton C. C. G. S.