Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3729, for William Smith, South Carolina
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SERVICE S.C.
Smith, William
Frances
NUMBER W.3729
BLWt26259-160-55

CONTENTS
S died in Edgefield District SC Mar 17 1848
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92,599 act Mar 3/55 
Apl 23/55
Francis Smith widow
William Smith Private
May 22/56
Capt [Henry] Foster
Col [Leroy] Hammond
SC Militia
Rev. War
No.26,259
SC July 48 - 1084
W: 160 Apl May 20/56
Boynton
Thomas P. Morgan Present

Cir: TP Morgan Nov 27/55
Vol.S1 Page 155
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33,188
South Carolina
William Smith decd
of _
in the State of S.C.
who was a private, Cavalry in the _
commanded by Captain_ of the _
commanded by _ in the S.C. line for
the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston
at the rate of 25 Dollars _ Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Ending 17 March 1848
Increased from $20
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Oct 1854 and sent to _
Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-an allowance ending
Recorded by R McRae Clerk
Book E Vol. 6 Page 84
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.

. C. Pay 84
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1,084
South Carolina
Frances Smith
Widow of William Smith
who served in the Revolutionary SC
War, as a private of Cavalry
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
25 Dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 17th day of March, 1848 Increase from $20.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of October 1854 and sent to AH Markland Present
Recorded on the Roll of Pensioners  under act July 29, 1848, Page 146 Vol. A
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No. 92,599
claim of Mrs Frances Smith a Pensioner act of 2rd March 1855
War of the Revolution
Filed by Thomas P Morgan
Washington DC
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Mrs Frances Smith is now a Revolutionary Pensioner
DECLARATION FOR WIDOW
who has heretofore received Bounty Land less than 160 acres.
STATE of South Carolina
County of Edgefield
On this the second day of April
1855, personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid,
Frances Smith age 93 years, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of William Smith who served in the company commanded by Captain Henry Foster in the Regiment South Carolina Militia, commanded by Colonel Leroy Hammond in the war of the Revolution
and continued in actual service in said war for at least 14 days, and was honorably discharged at the close of the [illegible]
She further states that she was married to the said William Smith in Edgefield on the 2 day of September 1784 and that her name before her
said marriage was Smith that her said husband died at Edgefield on the 17 day of March 1848 and that she is now a widow.
For proof of marriage she would refer to her papers now on file at the Pension Office.
She makes this declaration for the purposes of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled, under the Act passed the 3d day of March, 1855. She also declares that she has never received nor applied for Bounty Land under this or any other act of Congress, except as above stated.
Thomas P. Morgan of Washington D.C. is duly authorized to prosecute this my claim, and to receive any warrant which may be issued hereon.
Frances Smith her X mark
AFFIDAVIT OF TWO WITNESSES.
Personally came. Daniel Butler and William Mays residents of the County of Edgefield, in the State aforesaid, who upon oath declare, that they are personally well acquainted with Mrs.
Frances Smith and saw her make her mark to the foregoing declaration, that they know her to be the identical person therein represented, and that she is now a widow, and that we have no interest in this claim.
s/ Daniel Butter William Mays 
MAGISTRATE' S CERTIFICATE.
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, this second day of April 1855; and I certify that I believe the claimant to be the identical person she represents herself to be, that I know the witnesses are credible persons, and that I have no interest in this claim.
s/ Lewis Culbreath JP

STATE of South Carolina
 Edgefield District
I hereby certify that Lewis Culbreath
Esq., before whom the foregoing
declaration and affidavit were made, is and was, at the time of taking the same, an acting justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal
of my office, this Sixth day of April 1855 s/ Tho G. Bacon
Clerk.
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Declaration of Mrs Frances Smith and testimony of Mrs. Butler
Hon AP Butler
Wm Culbreath & Edwd Culbreath

Thos G Bacon Clk Co
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State of South Carolina
Edgefield District
On this fifteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three personally appeared before me Lewis Culbreath, a magistrate, and Justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer
oaths within and for the District and State aforesaid, Frances Smith, a resident of the State of South Carolina in the District of Edgefield, aged ninety one years, who being duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration
in order to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress granting _ and pensions to certain widows. That she is the widow of William Smith, and who, as appears by the certified copy of a Petition to the Legislature of South Carolina and the accompanying certificate exhibited to that body in the year 1837, (which are hereunto annexed, entered the service as private in the war of the Revolution, in the year 1779 or
1780, and continued in service until
the close of the said war, all of which will more fully and at large appear by reference to the said Petition and accompanying certificate.
She further declares that she was married to the said William Smith on the second day of September in the year seventeen hundred and eighty four, that her husband the aforesaid William Smith died on the Seventeenth day of March 1848-
that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety
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four, viz. at the time above stated
She further swears that she is now a
widow, and that she has never before
made any application for a pension,
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day
and year above written, before.
Frances Smith her X mark
Lewis Culbreath MED

South Carolina
Edgefield District
Personally appears before me, Mrs
Behethland Butler and deposes and
says that she was acquainted with Frances Smith and William Smith in the time of the Revolutionary war
and that they were said to have been married some time about the year 1784 to the truth of which marriage she has no doubt. that they lived together as man and wife for many years, that she has no doubt but that they lived together as man and
wife untill the death of William Smith; that they had children while living together, sworn to this 18th of October 1853. Before me
Daniel Holland magistrate ED
s/ Behethland Butler
 
The above affidavit is made by my mother who was a contemporary of Mrs Frances Smith before her marriage to William Smith and from the presentations of my mother
Mrs Frances Smith herself rendered some service in the revolution. And independently of her husbands services she is entitled to the
favorable consideration of the Government. Upon the approach of [Francis,] Lord Rawdon to [Siege of] Ninety six she with the above Behethland Butler [illegible] a message in a [illegible] up Saluda River informing Capt [John] Wallace of that fact. I am well satisfied that all [illegible] in her declaration and papers accompanying it entirely worthy of credit. AP Butler
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State of South Carolina Personally
Edgefield District
appeared before
I Lewis Culbreth a magistrate and Justice of the peace duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the District and State aforesaid William Culbreath a resident of the aforesaid District and State and after being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he has known and been personally
acquainted with William Smith and Frances Smith since the year of our Lord eighteen hundred that they have lived together as husband and
wife from that time till the death of the said Wm Smith which took place about five years since and that the said Frances Smith is now living as the widow of the said William Smith
s/ Wm Culbreath
Sworn to before me this
Seventeenth day of October eighteen hundred & fifty three
s/ Lewis Culbreath MED

State of South Caroline 
Edgefield District
Personally appeared before  me Lewis Culbreath Magistrate and Justice of the Peace duly authorized
to administer oaths within and for the District and State aforesaid Edward Culbreth a resident of the aforesaid District and State and after being duly
sworn deposeth and saith that he has known and been personally acquainted with William Smith and Frances Smith since the year of our Lord eighteen hundred that they lived together as husband wife from that time till the death of the said Wm Smith which took place about five years since and that the said
Frances Smith is now living as the widow of the said Wm Smith
s/  Edward Culbreath
Sworn to before me this 
Seventeenth day of October A.D.
Eight hundred & fifty three
s/ Lewis Culbreath MED
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The State of Saith Carolina
Edgefield District
I, Thos G. Bacon Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions for Edgefield District in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Lewis Culbreath Esq. before whom the preceding affidavit was made (as appears by his name in his own hand writing attesting the same) was at the
date thereof a magistrate for the District aforesaid who has been duly appointed and qualified and had signed the roll Kept according to law in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my seal of
office at Edgefield Court House in the
eighteenth day of October in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three and in the Seventy eighth year of the Sovereignty and Independence
of the United States of America
Tho G. Bacon
Clk. C.
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Copy of the Petition and accompanying papers presented to the Legislature of South Carolina on which a Pension was granted to the applicant Wm Smith
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To the Honourable the Senate and
House of Representatives of the
State of South Carolina met in
General Assembly 
The memorial of your petitioner humbly sheweth: That he was actively engaged for a length of time in the service of the State, both as a volunteer and as an enlisted Soldier
in the revolutionary war. That he first entered the service as a volunteer in the year 1779 or 80 in a company
commanded by Capt Henry Foster & in Col Leroy Hammond Regiment, and Joined the Brigade commanded by
Genl [Andrew] Williamson at Liberty Hill opposite Augusta Ga. & after remaining some weeks in the neighbourhood of Augusta, was marched down to form a junction with the army under the command of
Gen Benjamin] Lincoln, and continued
with the army under the command of that officer, in active service until
sometime after the battle of Stono [Ferry] in all about four months.
Your petitioner further showeth, that he again entered the service as a -
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Volunteer, under the command of Capt Joseph Towles, and joined the army of Genl [Nathanael Greene] Green at the siege of Ninety Six -
Capt Towles Company were
mounted and as they were well acquainted with the country, were principally employed during the Siege in procuring provisions and forage for the use of the american army but when not so employed did regular camp and other duty. The principal part of Capt Towles Company were
absent from the army at the time the Siege was raised by Lord Randon, having been detached as a guard to rangers which were sent to Andersons Mill on Saluda River to procure meal for the use of the Army. Your petitioner was thus separated from Greenes army, and lost a valuable horse, which was carried off by the army in its retreat from ninety Six, for which he has never received any compensation. Your petitioner remained in the State under the-
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Command of Capt [Joseph Towles] Towls after Genl [Nathanael Greene]
Greens retreat into North Carolina
and was engaged in various Scouts against the tories under Col. [Gen. Andrew] Pickens and others; your Petitioner continued in the company
of Capt. Towles during eight months, and enlisted out of that company into one commanded by Capt. [Samuel Sinquefield] Sinkfield which was raised for the purpose of building and garrisoning a block house at Andersons Mill on Saluda River, with a view to overcome the tories and to afford a refuge to the whigs in that
region of country; your petitioner 
remained in this Station (frequently engaged in scouts for the suppression of the tories) for six months, and was then engaged in scouts against the tories until the restoration of peace and order; your
petitioner is unable to bring testimony to prove the fact of the services rendered in the two first mentioned
tours of duty, as all those immediately associated with Your petitioner in those campaigns are dead or have
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left the County. But your Honourable body will see, by the accompanying certificates that your petitioner did render the last mentioned services, and that he is a man whose character for veracity entitles his statements made on oath to full credence;
Your petitioner further sheweth that he is, "well stricken in years" and in impoverished circumstances, and by reason of age and infirmity unable to procure for himself even the common necessaries of life. Your petitioner therefore appeals to the Justice and magnanimity of your Honorable
body and humbly prays that
you will grant him such relief as has been extended to others in like circumstances, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c &c

South Carolina
Edgefield District Personally
appeared Wm Smith before me and after being duly sworn on the holy Evangelist
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of Almighty God says on oath the within declaration mentioned are just and true & he has not received anything for the within Services.
s/ Wm Smith
Sworn to before me November 15th
1887 s/ James Maynard JP

South Carolina Edgefield District 
I, Samuel Deen do hereby certify that I was acquainted with a man by the name of William Smith in the time of the Revolutionary War who served in Captain [Joseph] Towles or Sinkfield [Captain Samuel Sinquefield] Company at the Block House at Andersons Mill on Saluda River
in Edgefield District. Given under my hand this 21st of November 1837
s/ Samuel Deen 

This is to certify that I was  acquainted with William Smith the declarant in the above matter that I knew him well in the revolutionary war, and that I was a personal witness of his services, for six months as a member of a company
commanded by Capt Towles
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or Capt Sinkfield [Captain Samuel Sinquefield] that  the said William Smith is a man of good character, and in my opinion entitled to full credit
for any declaration which he may make upon oath, that I have no doubt of his poor and needy situation, and that he is a fit and proper subject for the beneficence of the Legislature. 
s/ Luk F. Brooks
Sworn to before me 23 Novem 1837
s/ Geo. Pope C. C. P.

We are acquainted with Wm
Smith, the Petitioner, he is a man of good character & is now old poor, & infirm, so much so as to be incapable
of supporting himself by his own labor. s/ Whit Brooks, Oliver Towles, AP Butler

The Committee on Pension
which was referred the petition
of Wm Smith from the house
praying to be placed on the pension rolls, beg leave to
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Report, That they have countered
the same and recommend a
concurrence therein
Decr 13 - 1837 Thos Evans Chairman
The Committee on pensions to
which was referred the petition
of Wm Smith praying to be placed
on the pension list have had
the same under consideration
and beg leave to recommend that the
prayer thereof be granted
Decr 1837 s/ P. C. Caldwell Chairman
In the House of Representatives
December 1837 Resolved, that the
House do agree to the report Ordered, that it be sent to the Senate for concurrence
By Order. T.W. Glover CHR concurred
In the Senate 14 December 1837
Resolved, that Senate do concur
Ordered, it be returned to the House
of Representatives. By order
Jacob Warley CS
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office of Clerk of house  Representatives of the State of South Carolina
6th day of October 1853
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the petition of William
Smith, praying to be placed on the pension roll, with a copy
of the accompanying certificates
& Reports of the Committees of
both Houses, showing the action
taken thereon
Given under my hand
No seal of office
W.F. Arthur
L. Librarian
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The State of South Carolina
BY HIS EXCELLENCY.
John L. Manning
GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF, IN AND OVER THE STATE AFORESAID.
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:
Know ye that WF Arthur whose signature appears to his certificate on the copy petition hereunto annexed.
Is and was at the time of signing, Legislative Librarian of South Carolina, & that his signature is genuine
THEREFORE, all due faith credit and authority is and ought to be had and given to his proceedings and certificates as such.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused to be affixed the seal of the State, in the [illegible] the twelfth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
and in the Seventy eighth year of the Independence of the
United States of America.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
Jno L. Manning
W. F. Arthur
Deputy SECRETARY Of STATE
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June 9, 1903 His to PT Chapman Vienna Illinois
Apr 7, 1905 letter to above (Mrs)

Revy WIDOW &c
File No. 3729
Frances Smith Widow William Smith Pvt Rev War
Act July 29, 1848
Index Vol. A Page 218
Arrangement of 1870
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P. T. Chapman.
Attorney.
Vienna, Illinois. 
[stamp] OW&N DIVISION JUNE 6 1903 RECEIVED

Vienna, Ill. June 1, 1903
Com. of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Is there any record of a South Carolina Wm. Smith of the 
Revolutionary war, drawing a pension from said war? if so, is there any record of his family or residence in that state.
An early reply, will greatly oblige.
Yours truly,
Mrs. P. T. Chapman,
Dict.
Per.
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Vienna Ill. June 27 05
Dear Sir Is there and record of children or former marriage of William Smith of South Carolina Rev. Soldier Claim no 3729
Very respect
Mrs PT Chapman
[stamps] US PENSION OFFICE MAR 29 1905
USPH OLD WAR & NAVY MAR 30 1905 FILES
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ISC
W. 3729: Rev. War. April 7, 1903.
Madam: In reply to your recent inquiry, you are advised that the papers on file in the above-noted claim fail to show any record of children or former marriage of the soldier, William
Smith, of South Carolina.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Mrs. P. S. Chapman,
Vienna, Ill.
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26,259
Rev War
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Fees $2 Paid
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Comptroller Generals Office
Columbia So Ca October 12th 1854
No 62 Book U.
Issued the 5 of July 1785 to Mr
[Captain] Joseph Towles for Four Pounds
Sterling for duty done in the Militia as pri  account audited.
Principal L 4.0.0
Annual Interest L 0.5.7.
No 64 "
64. July 5th 1785
62 Lib U Joseph Towles's Account
of Militia duty as private
before the reduction of Charlestown Amtg to Curncy L 28. Stg L4.
State So Carolina
L to Joseph Towles
for duty pr Col Anderson return L 28.
Stg L 4.
8th July 1786.
Gentlemen. Please deliver to Mr William Anderson my Indent and Interest due me for services done the State as a Captain & Private and for supplies, as also John Towles Junior deceased's Indent and Inter-
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est for duty done for whom I am Administrator and you oblige
Gentlemen Your huml servt
s/ Joseph Towles

To the Treasurer of the State.
State So Carolina Newberry County,
I do hereby certify that I did see Capt Joseph Towles sign the above
order to Mr William Anderson before me the 8th July 1786.
s/ Robert Gillam J.P.

To the Treasurer of the State.
Recd 5th July 1785 full satisfaction for the within in an Indent No 62 U. pr Order Wm Anderson

I do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true Copy as taken from the records of this Office.
For Comptroller General
P. S. Jacobs
Deputy
No Seal of Office
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I do hereby certify that the name of
William Smith was placed in the Pension Roll of this State in December 1837 and that he was
paid his last annuity of Sixty Dollars by the hands of J. Quattlebum Tax Collector of Edgefield in 1848 as appears by a Receipt of which the following is a Copy.
Treasury Office
Columbia 5th June 1848
Received of Francis Burt Treasurer of the Upper Division One Hundred and Eighty Dollars in account of Annuities paid - See on the back of this Rect.J. Quattlebum
Indorsements - Edy Rod $30
Milky Deen 30
Wm Smith 60
Joe Head 60 = 180 In Witness
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 12th day of October 1853  s/ E. P. Jones
Treas Upp. Division South Carolina
Thomas Frean Atty
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Washington DC Sept 27th 1852
Hon L P Waldo
I enclose herewith the pension
certificate of Mrs Francis [Frances] Smith widow of Wm of SC. I claim an increase of the pension
upon the ground that Wm Smith was a private of Cavalry instead of infantry. Yr Obt Svt
A H Markland
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Washington 23 Jany 54
Hon L P Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
You will please furnish me
with a copy of the papers on file in
Office, on which Mrs Francis Smith
of South Carolina, recently obtained a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per annum
very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt
A.P. Butler
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Payment to be made at
Charleston, by John C, Cochran
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of South Carolina
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the
Roll of Pensioners under act July 29
1848, Page 146, Vol. A
Clerk
H R. Weightman
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 29, 1848,
Frances Smith widow of William Smith who was a private
in the revolutionary war
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty dollars per annum, commencing on the 17th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage
Given at Department of the Interior
this Eighth day of December
one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three. R McClelland Secretary of the Interior. Examined and Countersigned
LP Waldo Commissioner of Pensions
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William Smith decd
of S. Carolina
act of June 7, 1832
Admitted 6 mos Private of Cavalry
at $25 per annum from
4th May 1831 to 17th May 1848
when he died, deducting former
payments, at $20. per annum
Frances Smith widow of William S. C.
act of July 29. 1848.
admitted at $25. per annum
from Mar 17th 1848, when he
died, deducting former payments
at $20 per annum
Both Certificate payable to Mrs Frances Smith the widow of Wm
Atty
A. H. Markland
Present
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Brief in the case of William Smith, deceased, of Edgefield Dist and State of So. Carolina act June 7. 1832.
and Frances Smith, his widow under act of July 29. 1848
Claim, (for increase.)
Proof exhibited, (if original)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
This claim was admitted for 6 mo's service, as private of Infantry under Capt Joseph Towles of the So Carolina Militia in Col [Leroy] Hammond's Regt
Smith originally declared that the company in which he served were mounted, and that he lost a
valuable horse in the service.
(If for increase.) Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
no additional proofs have been filed proving the fact, but Mr Chas H. Rhett of this office informs me that he has it from Senator Butler, who is
remarkably well informed  on Revolutionary facts,
that it was matter of notoriety that Capt Jos Towles Company, and Hammond's Battalion were all
mounted men. as Wm Smith declared he was - advised with the commissioner-
Name and residence of Agent
A. H. Markland
Present
S G. Dodge
Examining Clerk.
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No 38.661
William Smith decd of SC
act of 1832
Admitted Private 6 months
under Capt [Joseph] Towles S. C. Militia
at $20 per annum from 4th Mar 1831 until Mar 17.48 when he died
No 1310
Frances Smith widow of Wm S. C
admitted under act of July 29. 1848. at $20. per annum, from
Mar 17. 1848 when he died.

Certificate payable
to Claimant
Agent
Thomas P. Morgan
Present.
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Brief in the case of William Smith deceased of Edgefield Dist and State of So Carolina act June 7, 1832.
and Frances Smith his widow. Act of July 29, 1848
Claim  original Proof exhibited, (if original.) is documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state substance
Service Parol. The Indents do not distinguish between the numerous Wm Smiths who served in S.C.
Identity do
Marriage & widowhood, Death of Wm
by Affts of Mrs Butler and Wm & Edward  Culbreath of Edgefield

The honesty of the claim vouched by
Senator Butler of S.C. and formerly by
Mr Calhoun
consulted with Mr Cole
Name and residence of Agent
Thos P. Morgan Present
S. G. Dodge Examining Clerk.
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Washington 27th Nov 1853
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
I send inclosed the application
of Mrs Francis Smith for Pension under the Act of 1832 & 36. Her late husband it Appears never received a pension for Revolutionary services from the U.S. being ignorant of his title to one
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sert
Thos P. Morgan
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application for pension
Francis [Frances] Smith widow
of William Smith
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1084
South Carolina
Frances Smith
widow of William
who served in the Revolutionary
as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 17th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th
day of Decr/53
and sent to Thomas P. Morgan
Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 20,1848, Page 146, Vol A
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let to Hon AP Butler 28 Jany 1854
AH Markland Sept 29/54
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33. 188
South Carolina
William Smith Decd
of _ in the State of S. Carolina
who was a private in the _ commanded by Captain _
of the _ commanded by _in 
the Revolution for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston
at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per
annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. & Endg March 19th 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Oct 1853 and sent to
Thomas P Morgan
 Present

Revolutionary Claim, act June 7 1832 Recorded by HR Weightman Clerk
Book C. Vol 6 Page 84
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Claim of Frances Smith for a Pension 
War of the Revolution
Thomas P Morgan Attorney
Washington City DC
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NEW PENSION LAWS.
FORM OF WIDOW'S DECLARATION.
State of South Carolina
District of Edgefield
Frances Smith of Edgefield District in the State aforesaid makes oath and says that she is the widow of William Smith deceased, who was a Revolutionary soldier and served as such for a length of time as will more fully appear by reference to accompanying papers. that the said William Smith died at Edgefield Court House on or about the seventeenth day of March A.D. 1848
She further states that she was married to the said William Smith
in Edgefield District on the Second day of September in the year eighteen hundred and Eighty four by one John Webb a minister of the Gospel and that her name before her said marriage was Frances Smith and
that she makes this declaration
for the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the several acts of Congress. granting pensions
to Revolutionary soldiers, and their widows by act of the 7th June 1832 & the act of the 7th July 1838, and she further declares that she has not received a pension for the services of her said husband.
She furthermore by these presents constitutes and appoints irrevocably Thomas P. Morgan of Washington, D.C., with power of substitution, her true and lawful attorney to prosecute and demand from the U.S.
Government any pension or money or land that she may have right to hereby confirming her said attorney's lawful acts in the premises.
Frances Smith her X mark
Subscribed, acknowledged, and sworn to and before me, this fifteenth day of November and I further certify I am not interested in this claim.
Henry T. Wright O.E. D
It is hereby certified, that satisfactory proof has been exhibited before me the undersigned, one of the
Judges of the Court of Ordinary in and for the District and State aforesaid, by the affidavits of Edward Culbreath of the above named district
and State, being personally known to me and who are entitled to credit, that Mrs. Frances Smith is the Widow of the late William Smith who was a
Soldier in the United States service, in the war of the Revolution and that the said Mrs. Frances Smith is now, and was on the 3d February, 1853, the widow of William Smith to the best of their knowledge and belief. 
s/ Edward Culbreath
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth
day of November in the year 1853
Henry T. Wright O. E.D
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STATE OF South Carolina
District of Edgefield
I hereby certify, that the Hon. Henry T. Wright before whom the annexed affidavits were made, and who has
thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing, a Judge of the Court of Ordinary in Edgefield District Court of the State of South Carolina in and for the said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that the signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office at Edgefield Court House
this 22nd day of November in the year 1853. s/ Tho G  Bacon, Clerk.

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NOTES.
1. Which must be made before a judge of a court of record in open court, unless applicant is from bodily health unable to appear:
it then can be made before the judge, who will certify to the fact of the disability to appear.
2. Must here state, whether a revolutionary soldier, or officer, or pensioner, naming the State where the pension was paid:
or if the husband served and died in the service during any war since 1780 -- naming them thus:
Wayne's, or Indian wars prior to 1800; War with Great Britain, 1812; Seminole War, 1817 and 1818; Black Hawk War, 1832;
Florida War, 1835 to 1842; Cherokee and Creek Disturbances, 1836, &c.; Mexican War, 1846 to 1848; and giving the name of the
Captain, Company, Regiment, and Colonel: and whether militia, volunteers, or regular army and place of muster, discharge, or death.
3. Deceased person's name and residence. -- 4. The place. -- 5. The date of death. -- 6. Husband's name, or father's name.
7. Name of the minister, or justice of the peace; and if married in any State or county where any public records of marriages are
kept, the marriage should be proved by a duly certified copy of the record, or by the testimony of credible witnesses who were present
at the marriage; and where such testimony exists, and is not produced satisfactory reasons must be stated, under oath, why it is not
produced; and, in all cases where record evidence of the testimony of witnesses who were present at the marriage could be procured and
is not, the claim will be rejected, unless other testimony of a very full and satisfactory character is produced. If it is shown by affidavit
that no record evidence or testimony of witnesses can be procured, the claimant may then produce the best other evidence in her power.
such as the testimony of witnesses, who were acquainted with her and her husband during his lifetime, knew them to live together as
man and wife, and that they were reputed to be, and that the fact of their having been married was never called in question by their
acquaintances.
In no case, however, will the mere statement of the witnesses, that the claimant is the widow of the deceased, be taken as
evidence of the marriage; but the witnesses must state the facts and circumstances from which they derive their knowledge or opinion
that she is the widow of the deceased.
A certificate from the clergyman or magistrate who solemnized the marriage is not competent evidence, unless the genuineness of the
certificate be proved, and the person who gave it be shown to have been authorized to solemnize marriages.
9. This blank is left, for the purpose of the applicant's stating whether any bounty land or pension has at any time been received
by any one; if so, by whom, and when.
10. Naming the war.
All records or copy of records must be attached to the original declaration by a tape, the ends of which must pass under the
seal of the court, in order to prevent the improper addition of any evidence after the papers have been duly executed and certified to
by the judge and clerk.
If the widow was re-married, all the facts of marriage and death of second husband must be proven.
A probate court is the most convenient court in which to make these proofs.
The law (3d February, 1855, grant pensions to the widows of revolutionary soldiers, without reference to date of marriage,