Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 6290, for Lazarus Tilley, North Carolina
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[3-1776]

SERVICE
N. C.

Tilley, Lazarus or Tilly
Elizabeth

NUMBER
W.6290
B.L.Wt.9524.160.55

CONTENTS
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[left side] Dead Paid at the Treasury under the Act 6th April 1838 from 4 Sep 1840 to 4 Jany [January] 1841. Agt [Agent] notified 3d Decr [December] 1844

[right side] 12,887
North Carolina
Lazarus Tilley of Orange Co. in the State of N. C.
who was a Pri [private] in the Com [company] commanded by Captain -- of the Reg. commanded by Col. Farmer in the N Cor [North Carolina] [crossed out - line for] Militia 9 mo [months]

Inscribed on the Roll of N. C. -
at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of June 1838 and sent P. H. Margum Hillsborough

Arrears to the 4th of March 33 [1833] $60--
Semi=anl. [annual] allowance ending Sep 4 33 [1833] 45
$75--

{Revolutionary Claim}
{Act June 7, 1832}

Recorded by E D Bullah, Clerk
Book - Vol. 3 Page 57-
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[left side] Cir. T. Webb Sept. 14 / 55
Vol. T page 91

[right side] 48,468. Act March - 3/58 April – 7/58

Elizabeth Tilley, widow of Lazarus Tilley de.d [deceased] Pensioner Revolutionary War.

Capt. - - -
Col. - - -
N. C. Mil.
Enl. ---- day of -----
Dis. ---- day of -----
War Revolution,
Now a Pensioner of U. States
[written through] War No 9024 [Illegible] 

N. C. Feby [February] 53 No. 4523 
Boynton 
N. Carolina Troops

Ad. 16 [Oac’s?] Oct 30/55 
Dodge 
Roll - NC
T. Webb, atty [Attorney] Hillsboro – 
North Carolina
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4,523
North Carolina Fayette
Elizabeth Tilley
widow of Lazarus Tilley NC
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853

Certificate of Pension issued 21st day of September and sent to Thomas Webb Hillsborough N. C.

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 139 Vol. A
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Lazarus Tilley
NC
7922

Admit as a private
9 mo. $30
Rev
11. 12. 14
P. 330
11 April
P. H. Maugum
Hillsboro
N. C
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BRIEF in the case of Lazarus Tilly, of the County Orange in the State of N. Carolina
(Act 7th JUNE, 1832.)

1.  Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court

2.  If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3.  How old is he? 72 years

4.  State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

[column headings: Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.]
Winter In 1780 & 81 [Months] 3 [Rank] As a Private [Officers] Capt. Ray Col. Farmer Mj [Major] Murphy
[Months] 3 “ [Private] Capt. Havin
[Months] 3 “ [Private] Capt. Elliot Co. Farmer
“Latter part of the year 1780 this was the first service as private & time this the declarant performed”

5.  In what battles was he engaged? None

6.  Where did he reside when he entered the service? Orange Co. N. Carolina

7.  Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By a living witness

8.  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

Richard Cutts
Examining Clerk.
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Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832.
State of North Carolina} 
Orange County} 
On this 31st day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court, it being a Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County & State afores.d [aforesaid] now sitting, Lazarus Tilley, of the County & State afores.d [aforesaid], aged seventy-two or three years, as he supposes, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832. – 
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. --
He was drafted for three months in the militia of North Carolina, in Orange County, in the winter of 1780 – 81: and was attached to the company commanded by Captain William Ray, which was organized in Eastern part of Orange County, & marched to the southern part of said County & to bordering Counties, in pursuit of the Tories. He served out his term for which he was drafted & was discharged. Field officers were Col. Thomas Farmer - & Major Murphy, Capt. Ray did not command his company the whole of this Tour, but was succeeded by Capt. Elliot [John Elliott]. -
A few months after the expiration of his first tour of service; the declarant was again drafted in Orange County, for another three months tour, and was attached
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to a company of militia commanded by Capt. Haven [James Haven] – William Horton was Lieutenant. This Company was organized in the Eastern part of Orange County, & was marched through the Counties of Wake & Cumberland in No. Ca. in pursuit of the Tories, & was engaged during the said three months in ranging the Country where danger was apprehended from the Tories. He was in no battle. -
He was drafted for three months in the latter end of the year 1780 - in the County of Orange – his company was organized in the Town of Hillsboro; commanded by Capt. Elliot – Thomas Farmer, Col. – he was marched to Salisbury, thence to the Island Ford on the Catawba: he remained but a few days, before the British forces, under Cornwallis, crossed the Catawba, below the Americans, when his company commenced a retreat by way of Salisbury on to North Hyco [River], near the Virginia line, when he reached North Hyco, his term of service of three months expired, and he was discharged. This was the first service, in point of time, that the declarant performed in the revolutionary war. When declarant's company was marched to the Catawba – he was placed under Genl. Davidson's [William Lee Davidson’s] command, which was a few days before Genl. Davidson was killed [at the Battle of Cowan's Ford on February 1, 1781]. - He hath no discharges. He hath no documentary evidence of his service – nor doth he know any person or persons, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service, except Capt. William Ray {pension #S.7347], of Orange
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County, whose affidavit accompanies this declaration. He was born, as he thinks he hath understood, in King William County, in the State of Virginia – and was removed to Orange County, in North Carolina, when a small boy – where he hath resided ever since. He does not know when he was born – nor hath he any record of his age. He is known to Major John Taylor & Thomas Horner in his County & neighborhood. -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & doth not know that his name is on the pension roll of the agency of any State. 
Sworn to the 31st of August 1832 Lazarus [his X mark] Tilly
J. Taylor, CC 

The Court having considered the matters contained in the said declaration & the proofs in support thereof ordered to be certified as their opinion that the said declaration & the proofs in support thereof are entitled to full credit.
I John Taylor Clerk of Orange County Court of pleas & quarter Sessions do Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Lazarus Tilley for a pension
In Testimony whereof I do hereto at my hand & Seal of Office 31st August AD 1832 
J. Taylor CC
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[written sideways] 7922

North Carolina}
Orange County} SS. Court of Pleas & Quarter sessions May 1833 

Personally appeared in open Court now sitting, William Harris, a clergyman and John Taylor residents in the County & State aforesd [aforesaid]  and after having first been duly sworn according to Law, doth on their oath, State, that they are well acquainted with Lazarus Tilley, who signed & sworn to the within declaration, they believe him to be 72 or 73 years old: that he is reputed [Illegible] in the neighbourhood [neighborhood] where he resides, to have been a soldier in the revolution, & that they concur it in that opinion; that he is a credible person that his statement is entitled to credit. Sworn to and Subscribed, this the 28th day of May AD 1833. –
[signed] William Harris 
J. Taylor Cor Cel J. Taylor

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after investigating the matter of the within declaration & the above statement of the Rev.d [Reverend] William Harris & John Taylor that the declarant Lazarus Tilley, was a soldier of the revolution & served as he states. 
And the Court further certifies that William Harris, who hath signed & sworn to the above statement, is a Clergyman and a credible person, & that his statement is entitled to credit; and that John Taylor, who hath likewise, subscribed & sworn to the above affidavit, is a credible person & that his statement is entitled to credit 
I, John Taylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas and
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State of North Carolina} 
Orange County} On this 29th day of August A.D. 1854 personally appeared before the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County & State aforesaid, Elizabeth Tilly, aged fifty four 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 law of the United States issued the 3rd February, 1853. That she is the widow of Lazarus Tilly, who was a private soldier in the war of the Revolution, but she does not remember the name of the Captain or any of his officers. That her husband was a pensioner of the United States and paid at the Fayetteville Agency, North Carolina: but, she does not know how much he received; that she was married to the said Lazarus Tilly on the 18th day of April about 1830; that her husband the aforesaid Lazarus Tilly, died on or about the 3rd day of January 1841 in Orange County North Carolina: that she was not married to him prior to the second day of January 1800, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow. 
Elizabeth [her X mark] Lilly
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Sworn to and subscribed in open on the day & year above written. 
H. Parker of Presiding Justice 

State of North Carolina} 
Orange County}
On this 20th day of August 1854, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for Orange County David Hailey & Moses Leathers and who being duly sworn declare that they will know Elizabeth Tilly: that she is the widow of Lazarus Tilly, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner who that they were man & wife: that they have always understood that they were married by William Horner a Justice of the Peace; they also lived together as man and wife up to the time of the death of Lazarus Tilly about fourteen years ago. And that she is still a widow. 
And I certify that David Hailey Moses Leather and [blank] are credible witnesses; and that I am in no way interested in this claim and am not related to the applicant. 
Sworn & subscribed before me 
D. C. Parish J P 
[signed] M. Leathers 
David [his X mark] Hailey
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State of North Carolina}
Orange County) 
I George Laws Clerk of the County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County & State aforesaid, being a court of Record do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration of Elizabeth Tilly was made in open court and that Harrison Parker Esq. whose genuine signature appears thereto is the presiding Justice. I also certify that D. C. Parrish whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace for this county duly commissioned and sworn. 

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 29th day of Aug 1854
Geo Laws Clerk
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48.468. 
Claim of 
Mrs. Elizabeth Tilley widow of Lazarus Tilley to Bounty Land Act of 3 Mar 1855 

Revolutionary War 

T. Webb Attorney Hillsboro North Carolina
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State of North Carolina}
County of Orange}
On this 31st day of March A.D. eighteen hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Elizabeth Tilley aged about Fifty Four years a resident of the County of Orange and State of North Carolina who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Lazarus Tilley who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary War but she cannot give the names of any of his officers, the length of his service, nor when nor where he entered the service, but he was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Thirty dollars per annum. She further swears that she is now a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Thirty dollars per annum, that her certificate of Pension bears date at the Department of the Interior on the 21st day of September 1854 and is numbered 4523, said certificate was issued under act of Feb 3rd 1853.
She further swears that she was married to the said Lazarus Tilley in Orange County North Carolina, on or about the 18th day of April AD. 1829 by one William Horner a Justice of the peace and that her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth Edwards. That her said husband died in Orange County North Carolina on or about the 3rd day of
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January A.D. 1840 and that she is now a widow. She has no record of her marriage. 
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act approved March 3rd 1855.” 
Elizabeth [her X mark] Tilley 

We William Leathers and Green Blalock residents of Orange County North Carolina upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Tilley in our presence. That we know her well; that she is the widow of Lazarus Tilley; who died on or about the 3rd day of January 1840. 
That they cohabited together as husband and wife, and were so reputed and acknowledged by all their acquaintance. And that she is now a widow, and that we are disinterested witnesses. 
[signed] Green Blalock 
[signed] William Leathers 

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written. And I certify that I know the affiants to be credible witnesses: that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim 
Jno. C. Douglas J. P.
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State of North Carolina}
County of Orange}
I, George Laws Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County do hereby certify that John C. Douglas Esq. whose genuine signature appears. to the foregoing certificate is now and was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace for this County duly commissioned and sworn. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 30 day of April 1853 
Geo Laws CCC
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July 20, 1932 

BA-J/MCS 

Honorable A. L. Bulwinkle 
House of Representatives 
Washington D. C. 

My dear Mr. Bulwinkle: 

Reference is made to your request of July 12 for the record of Lazerous [Lazarus] Tilley who was a soldier of the Revolution. 
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 6290, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Lazarus Tilley or Tilly. 
He was born in King William County, Virginia, date not given. When a small boy he moved to Orange County, North Carolina, and always lived there. 
He served as private with the North Carolina troops as follows: from late in 1780, three months in Captain Elliott's Company in Colonel Thomas Farmer's Regiment; in 1781, three months in Captains William Ray's and Elliott's Companies in Colonel Thomas Farmer's Regiment; a few months after the expiration of last mentioned enlistment he served three months in Captain Haven's Company. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 31, 1832, at which time he was seventy-two or seventy-three years of age. 
He died January 3 or 4, 1841, in Orange County, North Carolina. 
The soldier married Elizabeth Edwards in Orange County and it was stated that the marriage took place April 18, 1829, or April 18, about 1830.
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As the widow of Lazarus Tilley or Tilly said Elizabeth was allowed pension on her application executed August 29, 1854, at which time she was fifty-four years of age and was living in Orange County, North Carolina. 
Reference was made to the soldier's sons, John and Thomas.
Made no reference to the will as there is discrepancy in the dates, was made in 1826 and signed in 1836 

Very truly yours,

A. D. HILLER 
Assistant to Administrator
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Breif [Brief] in the case of Elizabeth Tilley Widow of Lazarus Orange County and state of N. C. act Feby. 3d 1853 

Claim, (“original,” [crossed out – or for increase”]) 
Proof exhibited, (if original.) 
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, states the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of 7 June 1832, at the rate of $30.00 per An [Annum]: One witness testifies she was present at the marriage & two credible witnesses testify that the parties lived & cohabitated together & were repute as husband & wife. 
Pensioner died January 4" 1841, as per the Affidavits of two Credible witnesses & report of the Third Auditor. 
Widowhood & identity of applicant is established by the affidavits of two credible affiants.

[crossed out - Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?]
The Pensioner made his Will in 1836 naming applicant as his executrix, this will was entered of Probate at the May Term of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Orange Co. N. C. in 1841 the said Executrix duly qualified, in proof of which see copy of Will & the certificate of Court filed in this Case. 
Tho: Webb Esqr [Esquire] Hillsboro, N. C.
Name and residence of Agent 

J. C. Boynton
Examining Clerk.
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No. 48468 
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855. 
Received Apr. 7th 1858. 
Lazarus Tilley - Dec. Priv. N. C. Mil Rev. War 

9524-160-55

T, Webb. Hillsboro N. C.
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9524


Nor Car
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[emblem] Official Business
[stamped] FREE
[circular stamp] OCT 21 N. C.

Comr [Commissioner] of Pensions
Washington City D. C.

[written sideways] 48468 Elizabeth Tilley wid [widow] Lazarus Boynton ad 53 - 4523
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State of North Carolina} 
Orange County} 
On this 16th day of Sept 1854 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for this County, Elizabeth Tilly who being first duly sworn on her oath declares that she is the widow of Lazarus Tilly decd [deceased] who was a pensioner of the United States, that she was married to said Lazarus Tilly in Orange County N. C. by William Horner Esq. that she has no record proof of her marriage, and that diligent search has been made in the office of the County Court Clerk for the marriage bond which always accompanies the license for marriage but it cannot be found. She further swears that a license was procured for their marriage from one John S. Carrington, who was entrusted by the clerk of the Court with blank licenses for the convenience of the citizens of that portion of the County it being about eighteen miles from the Court House. He being a merchant and a business man in that portion of the County; and she supposes that he never returned the bond to the principal clerk. She further swears that she is the identical person named as executrix in the will of Lazarus Tilly, a copy of which accompanies this affidavit and which copy she received from a former clerk of Orange County Court, while he was
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in the official discharge of his duty. the original being retained and kept in the office. But that she has no record evidence, and can find but one person who was present at the marriage in this portion of the State. 
Sworn to & subscribed before me the 16th day of Sept. 1854}
Jno A McMannen J.P.} 
Elizabeth [her X mark] Tilly 

State of North Carolina} 
Orange County} 
I George Laws Clerk of the County Court of Orange County do hereby certify that J. A. McMannen Esq. whose genuine signature appear to the foregoing certificate is now and was or the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace for this County duly commissioned & sworn. And that John C. Doughs Esq whose genuine signature appears to the annexed affidavit of Sally Haly is also and was at the time of signing a Justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned & sworn. I also certify that I. Allison was the clerk of the County Court of Orange, that he preceded me, and that E. C. Gray was his lawful deputy and that the Copy of Lazarus Tilly’s will hereto annexed is in the handwriting of said E.G. Gray, and that his
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signature thereto is genuine. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 16th day of Sept. 1854 
Geo. Laws CCC
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State of North Carolina}
Orange County} Sally Haley came before me Jno. Douglas an acting Justice of the peace of said County & maketh [makes] oath that the said Elizabeth Tilly and Lazarus Tilly lawfully married in said County by William Horner Esq. 
Sworn to & subscribed before me 15th Sept 1854 
Jno. Douglas JP
Sally [her X mark] Haley
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State of N. Carolina 
Comptrollers Department 
I Geo. W. Brooks Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record among the payments made to sundry persons for military services of the Revolution as follows to wit 
Lazarus Tilley 
Book Am 11 Page 27 £5 - Hillsboro District 
“ No. 6 “ 3 £1 - Salisbury " 
(There may be other payments, but these are thought to be sufficient as they show more than 14 days service) 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Office at the City of Raleigh on this the 23d day of October 1855 
Geo. W. Brooks 
Comptr [Comptroller]
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Hillsboro N.C. Oct. 24th/55 

Sir
The claim of Elizabeth Tilly for Bounty Land under act of March 3d 1855 No 48468 was suspended because the revolutionary service of Lazarus Tilly, the husband did not appear of record in your office. 
I supposed that the evidence upon with his claim for pension was allowed was filed & of record in your department and as he was compelled to serve six months before he could obtain any pension, that fourteen days of service was established by "Record Evidence.” And his widow, the present applicant, also draws a pension for his service; as was stated in her declaration. 
I have been fortunate however, in obtaining from the records of our State in the Comptroller’s Office at Raleigh the accompanying certificate, which I hope will prove satisfactory, & that the old lady will soon receive her warrant. 
Respectfully yours 
T. Webb 

Comr [Commissioner] of Pensions
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Hillsboro N.C. Sept 16th 1854 

Sir
Herewith please find the affidavit of Mrs. Elizabeth Tilly widow of Lazarus Tilly decd [deceased]; also the affidavit of Sally Haly who saw them married, and also a copy of Lazarus Tilly's will shewing that he recognized the applicant as his wife. 
These I hope will be sufficient to prove satisfactorily that they were married, although no record can at present be found. 
Respectfully Yours
T. Webb
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2 to [Illegible] & Co. 1 pres. – 2 to death 3d Jany [January] 41, 2 to wit: & [Illegible]  
Pen: Made a Will entered of Pro. May Term, 41. & Applicant was named & qualified as his widow & Executrix.

Boynton
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Sept 1st 1852 
Elizabeth Tilley wid [widow]: of 
Lazarus Orange Co. N.C. 

Act 153 [1853] 
$30.00 per an [annum]: 
Com: [commenced] Feby [February] 3d 1853 

Revy
T. Webb. Hillsboro, 

[typed sideways] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Pension Office, Official Business Commissioner.
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[circular stamp] HILLSBORO N. C. APR 1

Official Business

[stamped] FREE

Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington City
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Hillsboro N.C. Aug 30th/54 

Sir
Herewith please find the application of Elizabeth Tilly for Pension under 3rd Section of act of Congress of Feb 3d 1853 
Respectfully Yours 
T. Webb 

You will see from the declaration that she is very ignorant, and I had to guess at the time of her marriage: she remembered the day of the month, but has no idea of the year, or how long ago it had been; but she reckoned twenty five years. Besides the two witnesses who made affidavit of the reputation of marriage, I can find a number who will testify to the same.
The magistrate before whom the affidavit was made, lives in the neighborhood, and he says there is no doubt of the fact.
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Lazarus Tilly
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of              Lazarus Tilly which require further proof or explanation.

1.  Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes

II.  Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes

III.  If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?

IV.  Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes

V.  *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes

VI.  Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes

VII.  Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes

VIII.  Has the Court given their opinion? yes

IX.  Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes

X.  Is the Clerk’s seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes
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XI.  Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No Clergyman

XII.  If the clergyman’s affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No

XIII.  If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?

XIV.  +If the applicant’s name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?   yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? no
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes

XV.  Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant’s service? yes 

XVI.  Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes

XVII.  Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not answered?

EXPLANATORY NOTES.
*QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For --- year -- months, and -- days, I served as a -- For -- months and -- days, I served as a -- ; and for such service I claim a pension."
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service.  The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectional.  Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service.  This form of a declaration is highly objectionable.  It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
{+QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line in which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.}
+QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the Clerk of the Court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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GIDEON, PRINTER

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Second Comptroller’s Office,
March 12th, 1846

Sir:

Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled “An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States,” and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of Lazarus Tilley decd [deceased] a Pensioner on the Roll of the North Carolina Agency, at the rate of Thirty -- Dollars [crossed out – and Cents] per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept. 1840, to the 4th Jany [January] 1841. 

Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.

To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

[left side] 1932 July 20 hist. to Hon. A. L. Bulwick

[right side] Revy WIDOW, &c.

File No. 6290
Elizabeth Tilley
Wid" [Widow]
Lazarus Tilley
Prit. [Private] Rev War

Act: Feby 3d 1853
Index: - Vol. , M Page 275

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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[Letterhead] [left side] A. L. BULWINKLE 9TH DISTRICT NORTH CAROLINA JOHN K. SLEAR SECRETARY 
[center] Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 

July 12, 1932.

Hon. E. W. Morgan, 
Director of Pensions, 
Veterans Administration, 
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Mr. Morgan: 

Please advise me if you have on your pension list of Revolutionary War soldiers and pensioners from North Carolina the following: 
Lazerous [Lazarus] Tilley; Henry Tilley, 
John Wilkerson, John Wilkerson, Jr. 

Thanking you in advance for this 
information, I am 

Very truly yours, 
A. L. Bulwinkle

B - S

[circular stamp with Numbers 1 -12 around the outside] RECEIVED JUL 14 1932 RECEIPT SECTION PENSION FILES SUB-DIVISION]
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No 1996 
Elizabeth Tilley, 
Wid: [Widow] of 
Let: to T. Webb Sept 2d 1854. 

Act/53
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State of North Carolina} 
Orange County} This day came William Ray Senior before me William H. Hall one of the Justices of the peace in & for said County & Maketh Oath that in the year 1781 he was Captain of a company in which he drafted William Hopkins Sr. & Lazarus Tilly in the Revolutionary war. Sworn & subscribed to 
Before me} this 31st August 1832.
William [his X mark] Ray, Senr. [Sr.] 

Test: 
Wm H. Hall, JP 
State of North Carolina, 

I John Taylor Clerk of Orange County Court of Pleas & quarter sessions do certify that William H. Hall who certified this affidavit was who while this affiant was a duly qualified Justice of peace.
Witness whereof I do hereto set my hand and seal of office 31st August 1832 
J. Taylor Clk [Clerk]
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North Carolina} 
Orange County}
I, William H. Hall, one of the Justices of the peace for Orange aforesd [aforesaid] hereby certify that William Ray Senr [Sr.] who subscribed & sworn to the within affidavit before me, as will appear by reference thereto, is a credible person & that his statement is entitled to credit. Witness my hand, this the 28th day of May 1833.

Wm. H. Hall JP
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Quarter Sessions for the County of Orange aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Lazarus Tilly, for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this 28th day of May 1833
J. Taylor Clk [Clerk]
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Lazarus Tilley’s Will
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In the name of God Amen I Lazarus Tilley of the County of Orange & State of North Carolina being of sound and perfect mind and memory (Blessed be God) do this twenty ninth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty six make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner following, that is to say; 
First, I give and bequeath to my two son, John Tilley and Thomas Tilley one dollar each and Lastly I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Tilly all the residue of my estate both real & personal during her natural life or widowhood to make use of in the way that may please her, toward her support and at her death or marriage should she leave any personal estate of mine I wish it to be sold & equally divided between my two sons John Tilly & Thomas Tilley the understanding in my land & premises is to belong to her to live upon or rent out in any way for her support though not to be subject to be sold by her & at her death or marriage the land I wish equally to be divided between my two sons John Tilley and Thomas Tilley and all my personal estate is to be subject to be sold in any way she may think best towards her support 
And I hereby make and ordain my wife Elizabeth Tilley Executrix of this my last will & Testament, In witness whereof I the said Lazarus Tilley have to this my last will and testament set my hand &
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Seal the day & year on the other side written 
Lazarus [his X mark]
Signed sealed published and declared} 
by the said Lazarus Tilley the testator} 
as his last will & testament in}
the presence of us who were} 
present at the time of signing} 
& sealing thereof}
Wm Horner}
Robert Edwards}
Willie P. Mangum} 
my signature set the 11th August} 
1836 in presence of Testator} 

Orange County May Term 1841 
The executrix of the foregoing last will and Testament of Lazarus Tilley decd [deceased] was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Willie P. Mangum one of the subscribing witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded at the same time Elizabeth Tilley one of the Executrix therein named appeared in Open Court and qualified accordingly 
Test 
A True Copy from the Original 
J. Allison, C. C. C. 
By
E. G Gray, D. C.