Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9700, Denney Anderson, S.C.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
S.C.
Anderson, Denney
Elizabeth
NUMBER
W. 9700
CONTENTS
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33.228
South Carolina 
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Denney Anderson decd. of - in the State of S.C. who was a private in the - commanded by Captain - of the - commanded by - in the Revolution for two years
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Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston at the Rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. & endg 27th November 1832
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Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of April 1854 and sent to Hon J. L. Orr House of Reps.
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Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-annual allowance ending
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{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by H.R. Weightman Clerk,
Book. E. Vol. 6, Page 62
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South Carolina
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Elizabeth Anderson decd. widow of Denney Anderson who was a Private in the Revolution
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Inscribed on the Roll at the Rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843 & End on 14th July 1845
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Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of April 1854 and sent to
Hon J. L. Orr H of R
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[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book. A Vol. 2 Page 164
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State South Carolina
Spartanburgh dist
Personally appeared John Anderson before me the subscribing Mag. and made Oath in forces of law and testifyith on Oath that the papers herein surrendered marked A & C and carrying my own signature and in the hand writing of my father Denny Anderson which papers are herewith surrendered swore to and subscribed to before me 4th July 1853
Isham Wood Magt SD
John Anderson

Hiram Bennet a credible citizen of said District aged 63 past who being first duly sworn on oath says that he was well acquainted with the hand writing of Deny Anderson a revolutionary soldier late of said district deceased and has often saw him write and is fully satisfied that the papers herewith surrendered are in the handwriting of the said Deny Anderson mark A. V. B.
Deponent further says that the Denny Anderson had the reputation of having good service in the Revolution, that he deponent always understood from the said Denny Anderson as well as others
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that the said Denny Anderson entered the service in the early part of the war he thinks in the Cherokee campain [campaign] shortly after the commencement of the war and that he was given ally in service untill the close of the war in Col's Robuck [Roebuck] and [illegible] regiment and Col Clarks at Augusta Georgia but cannot say what Captains as he understood he was under different officers he believes Capts Berry Hanna and perhaps his own brother Capt David Anderson as David Anderson lived and died in the same District not many miles distant from the said Denny Anderson and always understood that the said Denny Anderson was part of the time he was in service an officer but cannot say what [illegible] he held but that there is now a horn in the family taken by the said Denny Anderson on one occasion when he had command of the company as he has often told deponent the circumstance of its capture and shewd the horn.
Swore to and subscribed to before me this 4th July 1853
Isham Wood Mag. SD
Hiram Bennett
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Philip Johnson an inteligent and credible citizen of Spartanburg District aged eighty two years who being first duly sworn according on oath says that he was personally and intimately acquainted with Denny Anderson from the time he was fourteen year of and always understood and believes that the said Denny Anderson was a soldier in the army of the Revolution and was engaged in the service of his during said war and no man had a better reputation as this soldier of the revolution and a such he was distinguished among the many worthy patriots of his neighborhood, which opinion was several.
Deponents father moved from Virginia and settled on the plantation of David Anderson the brother of Denny Anderson and often heard the said David & Denny Anderson as well as others that had been in service with them in the revolution (and both were first rate shots) talk of their services and hardship in the revolution and no two men of their day stood higher in estimation of the citizens of Spartanburg than the above named Denny & David Anderson for patriotism and truth
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Deponent recollects the said Denny & wife before they had any children and thinks they were married shortly before deponents acquaintance as they had no children and recollects his wifes maiden was Massey
Sworn to and subscribed this 4th day of July 1853
Isham Wood Mag. SD
Philip Johnson his mark X

South Carolina
Spartanburgh dis
Personally appeared Thomas Garrett a highly creditable citizen of the dist. aged citizen seventy seven years past who being first duly sworn according to law says that he was personally and intimately acquainted with Denny Anderson dcd. whose heirs is now Applicants for a pension since he was 14 years old and lived within four miles of the said Denny Anderson from that time untill the day of his death and resisted a long time under the command of the said Denny Anderson and. And always understood and believes that the said Denny Anderson was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and was generally in service during said war And that the said Denny Anderson
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was a man of truth and as well as a true patriot and as such was distinguished by the community who were ardent Whigs of the Revolution but to give particulars of servises he cannot. Denny Anderson was brother Major David Anderson and lived within five or six miles of each other in Spartanburgh Dist. South Carolina where they were living when deponent first knew him and up to the time of his death sworn to and subscribed to before me 4th July 1853.
Isham Wood Mag SD
Thomas Garrett his mark X

Personally appeared Andrew Paden before me the subscribing Mag and made Oath that he was personally acquainted Cat. Denny Anderson above named since the year 1795 and always understood that the said Denny Anderson was a soldier in the Army in this Revolution and was generally in service and that no other [illegible] has ever been entertained that the belief was general but to give particulars of service Deponent cannot
Capt. Denny Anderson was the brother of Major David Anderson who was a distinguised officer of the Revolution and both were patriots and were of truth
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Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 4th July 1853
A. W. Paden
and that the said Andrew Paden 73 years of age past
Isham Wood Mag SD

I the said Mag do hereby certify that the above Andrew Paden is a highly credable citizen of Spartanburgh Dist as well as the foregoing witness by me qualifyd. this day and are all worth of full credit on oath and that I am not interested
Isham Wood Mag SD

Personally appeared James Anderson before me the subscribing mag and made oath. That he was personally acquainted with Capt. Denney Anderson since his first recollection as he was the brother of his father Mr David Anderson and was often in his fathers family and that he Deponent was borned 29th day of January 1784 and that the above named Denny Anderson was a whig soldier in the army of the Revolution and was generally in service during the war but to give the particulars of his services Deponent cannot
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which occasion was general and never to Deponents knowledge disputed Deponent has seen the family register herein surrendered and believes to be in the hand writing of Capt. Denny Anderson and believes the same to be correct sworn to and subscribed to before me this 2nd July 1853 such has has always been deponents understanding from this Farther Major David Anderson Capt. Denny Anderson himself and other soldiers of the Revolution who lived in his vicinity many of whom were officers
James M. Anderson
Isham Wood Mag SD

Personally appeared James Chamblin before me the subscribing mag and made oath in form of law and testifyeth on Oath that he was personally acquainted with Capt. Denny Anderson of Spartanburgh Dist. South Carolina decd. for some 29 or 30 years before his death and alway understood and believes that the said Denny Anderson was a soldier of the Revolution to give the particulars of said service deponent cannot but knows that he was the brother of Maj. David Anderson who was a distinguished officer of the Revolution and that the said Denny Anderson lived and died within five or six miles of him and that he was a man of strict integrity
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sworn to and subscribed to before me this 5th July 1853.
Jas. Chamblin
Isham Wood Mag SD

I the subscribing mag do hereby certify that James Chamblin of Spartanburgh Dist. is a highly cridable citizen is entitled to full credit on oath in the the above Affidavit aged 78 years
Isham Wood Mag SD.

I the subscribing mag hereby certify that James Anderson of Spartanburgh Dist. is a highly creditable citizen of sd dist and is in full credit on oath aged 68 years
Isham Wood Mag SD
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South Carolina
Spartanburg District
On this 7th day of July 1853 Before me Reuben Bowden Judge of the Court of Ordinary for the District and State aforesaid personally appeared James Anderson a resident of said District aged 53 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed 7th July 1838, entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows also the benefit of the Act of 8th March 1843 & 17th June 1844,
That this declarant the aforesaid James Anderson in behalf of himself and the surviving children of Deny and Elizabeth Anderson decd declares that the said Denny Anderson husband of the said Elizabeth Anderson above named was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution and part of the time an officer as the heirs have always understood and still believes and as such he served the United States against the Common enemy, and that the said Denny Anderson made application for a pension under act of 7th June 1832 and shortly after-
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[after]wards died not having recovered said pension which his widow the said Elizabeth never afterwards recovered.
Declarint further state that his Father Denny Anderson was married to his Mother Elizabeth Massey in Spartanburg District S.C. on the fourth (4th) of August one thousand seven Hundred and eighty four (1784) and as husband and wife they lived together untill the death of the said Denny Anderson who died in said District on the 19th day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty two (1832) and that his widow the aforesaid Elizabeth Anderson departed this life on the fourteen day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty five (1845) leaving the following children her surviving to wit Rebecca Bennet, John Anderson, Denny Anderson, Mary Leonard, James Anderson Elizabeth Leonard, all of whom are still living and all of lawful age. Declarant now offers in support of the marriage of the aforesaid parties their family register shewing the date of their marriage together with the births of their children which record is in the handwriting of the said Denny Anderson
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and believed strictly correct and has always been in the possession of of the family which record is hereunto attached. declarint further states that he was ignorant of the requirements of the laws granting pension although his father had made application for his claim that, together with a want of concert in the family prevented them from prosecuting his said Fathers claim nor did he know that their was record evidence to sustain the claim at the department or elsewhere
I do hereby constitute and appoint A. S. Wallace of York District S.C. my true and lawful attorney and agent to prosecute to prosecute our said claim of Pension for the services of our Father Denny Anderson in the revolution for any amount of pension that may be due our said parents, and I hereby authorize my said agents to examine all papers and documents on file in relation said claim at or in the departments at Washington City or elsewhere to file additional evidence and arguments and to receive the certificate which may be issued for said claim which certificate I wish made payable to the surviving children to appoint one or more substitute under him for the purposes herein expressed and to do all things
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that I might or could do were I personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney and agent shall lawfully do in the premises, Witness my hand and seal this 7th day of July 1853 signed sealed in presence of
Sworn to and Subscribed before me the day and date above written in open court
James Anderson {Seal}
R Bowden Judge of the Court of Ordinary
Isham Wood

South Carolina
Spartanburgh Dis
I Reuben Bowden ordinary for the State and district aforesaid do hereby certify that is has been shown in evidence to the satisfaction of the Court that Denny Anderson whose heirs are now Applicants for a pension died in said dist on the 19th day of December (1832) one thousand eight hundred and thirty two leaving his wife Elizabeth a widdow who departed this life in Spartanburg Dist. S.C. leaving the following children her surviving to wit Rebecca Bennett John Anderson Denny Anderson Mary Leonard James Anderson Elizabeth Leonard who are her only surviving children all of whom are
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still living and all over twenty one years of age I further certify that his declarant James Anderson who sworn to and subscribed the foregoing Declaration before me is a gentleman whose statements is entitled to full credence
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name at Spartanburgh Court House the 7th day of July 1853
R Bowden Judge
of the court of ordinary
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FAMILY RECORD.

BIRTHS.
Denney Anderson
Was born the 23rd Day of
December the year - 1763
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Elisabeth Anderson
Was born the 19th Day of
June the year - 1769
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Rebecah Anderson
Was born the 27th Day of
May the year - 1788
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William Anderson
Was born the 17th Day of
April the year - 1790
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David Anderson
Was born the 7th Day of
January the year - 1792
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John Anderson
Was born the 27th Day of
February the year - 1794
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Denney Anderson
Was born the 20th Day of
May the year - 1796
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[2nd Column]
BIRTHS.
Mary Anderson
Was born the 4th Day of
June the year - 1798
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James Anderson
Was born the 5th Day of
June the year - 1800
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Samuel Anderson
Was born the 29th Day of
March the year - 1802
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Henery (Henry)Anderson
Was born the 12th Day of
October the year -  1805
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Elisabeth Anderson
Was born the 22nd Day of
October the year - 1807
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Martha Anderson
Was born the 16th (6th)Day of
September the year -  1810
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Sarah Anderson
Was born the 25th Day of
October the year -  1811
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FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.

Denney Anderson
&
Elisabeth Anderson
was married the 4th Day
of August the year 1784
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Hiram Bennett
&
Rebecah Bennett
was married the

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Denney Anderson Jur.
&
Elisabeth Anderson
was married the 13th
Day of February 1821
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South Carolina Greenville District
I, Tho P. Brockman of Greenville Dist S.C. certify that I was intimately and personally acquainted with Denny Anderson and wife Elizabeth late of Spartanburg Dist So. Ca. decd. since my first recollection, I lived about two miles from the aforesaid parties, and was well acquainted with them and their family, to the time of their death, the aforesaid Denny Anderson died on the twenty seventh day of November eighteen hundred and thirty two, his funeral clothes were sold at my store and are now a matter of record, which is now before me. His wife and widow, Elizabeth died in July one thousand eight hundred and forty five; her funeral clothes were also bought at my store but paid for at the time purchased, and in consequently not a matter of record on my books, but I was at her funeral and believe she died at the time stated by her family; I further certify that Denny Anderson always had the reputation of being a revolutionary soldier, and was distinguished by the community, and that the opinion was general, Mrs. Anderson left living at the time of her death, the following children, viz, Rebecca Bennett, John Anderson, Polly Leonard, Denny Anderson, James Anderson, and Elizabeth Leonard, who were her only surviving children
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All of whom are the living, in the same neighborhood, and all over Twenty one years of age, & further certify that I was examined by the Court of Ordinary at Spartanburg C.H. when James Anderson was making application for the pension due his mother Elizabeth, 6th July last, and that I am now in my fifty seventh year.
Given under my hand this January 25th 1854
Tho. P. Brockman
State Senator for Greenville Dist
South Carolina
Witness
B. W. Brockman

R Bowden Judge of Ordinary

Hon T P. Brockman is a state senator in So. Ca. and a gentleman of high character
James L Orr
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[first column]
May 1 -1901
A. M. Hartsfield  C5
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June 7 - 1901
Hon. Stanyarne Wilson H.R.

[second column]
Revolution, South Carolina 
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9700
Elizabeth Anderson
Wid
Denney Anderson
Privt Rev War 
Act: March 3rd '/43 June 17 1844.
Index: - Vol. A, Page 14
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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11.656
South Carolina
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Elizabeth Anderson, decd. widow of Denney who died on the - of - in the State of S.C. who was a Private in the - commanded by Captain - of the - commanded by - in the Revolution line for two years
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Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston at the Rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of April 1854 and sent to Hon J. L. Orr
H of R
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Arrears to the 4th of 
Semi-annual allowance ending 

{Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838.}

Recorded by H. R. Weightman Clerk.
Book D. Vol. 1. Page 311
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Denney Anderson decd. S. Ca admd. June 7 1832, 2 yrs pri
$80 per annum from 4 March 1831 to 27 Nov 1832 when he died. Pay to
Rebecca Bennett 1 - John Anderson 2 - Polly Leonard 3
Denney Anderson 4 - James Anderson 5 & Elizabeth Leonard 6 - 
only children.
Elizabeth Anderson decd. widow of Denny So Ca.
Adm. July 7 1838 &c
2 yr Pri $80 per annum
from 4th Mch 1836 to 14 July 1845 - when she died
                _________
[Symbol =note] Except two years,
Pay as above, and send cert to 
Hon J. L. Orr
H of R
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Aug. 15, 1853
Appl. of the heirs of Elizabeth and Denny Anderson,
S.C.
Must be Original
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Acts 7th July, 1838, 4th Mar. 1843, & 17th June, 1844.
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Not on S.C. rolls
No papers filed in files
A. S. Wallace,
Yorkville, S,C.

[Above written on old envelope with following address]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
PENSION OFFICE, OFFICIAL BUSINE[SS]
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[illegible right corner]

[Horizontal]
Hon Loren P Waldo
Com. Pensions
Washington 
D C.


[Vertical]
Elizabeth Anders(son)
wid
Denn


Cole
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[vertical]
Elizabeth Anderson
S.C. - decd 38

Cole

[Horizonal]

Hon Loren P. Waldo
Comis. Pensions
Washington 
DC

[side of envelope torn off]
[illegible]
January  L. Or [illegible]
[illegible]
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No 38.723
Denney Anderson
____   _____    ______
S.C.



Hon J L. Orr
House of Rep
A. S. Wallace  Eq
Yorkville
S. C.
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Comptroller General's Office
Columbia So. Ca.
6th April 1853.

" No 3340
Book X
Issued 29 Decr. say June 1786 to Mr. Denney Anderson 
for L 17.17.1 ½ sterling
say L 70.17.1 ½
duty in Roebucks Regiment p ap audited
Annl. Interest L 4.9.2

No 114.
No 114
& 3340 Lib X
29 June 1786 Denny Anderson For militia Duty in Roebuck's & Casey's Regts. before and since the fall of Charleston P. Anderson return [illegible] to currency L 496.0.0
Sterling L 70.17.1 ½

State So Carolina To Denny Anderson
For militia duty before & since the fall of Charlestown in Casey's & Roebucks Regiments P. Anderson's Return in Curry to L 496.
or Stg L 70.17.1 ½

Gent. Please to let the bearer hereof Mr David Anderson have my Indent with the interest thereon and this shall be your recept for the same given under my hand
Denney Anderson
Certified by me this 30th January 1789
Zadock Ford J.P."

I do hereby certify the foregoing
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to be a true copy as taken from
the Records of this Office.
For Comptroller Genl.
W. F. Arthur.
Deputy

(No Seal of Office)
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Compt. Genl's Office
Columbia So. Ca.
10 August. 1853. 
I hereby certify that I have carefully compared the family register of Denny Aderson also exhibit A. & B. (signed by Islam Wood) with his signature and account on file in this office, and believe them to have been written by the same man
W. F. Arthur
Deputy
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John Pennington
to
Denny Anderson
Fees 5/2
Paid 4/8
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1st Aug 1808
paid 4/8
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The State of South Carolina
Know all men by these presents that I John Penington of Spartanburgh District in the state aforesaid, for and in the consideration of twenty dollars to me paid by Denney Anderson of the county and In the State aforesaid, have granted bargoned, sold and released, and, by these presents Do grant bargon, sell and release unto the said Denney Anderson a peace of land containing seven acres more or less, Begining at an Allum 3x. on the bank of Ennoree River. and Runs - N:30.E:1 Chain 50 links to a Red oak, 3x. then N:19.W:2: 25 links to a red Oak Bush 3x. then N:12.E:12 50 links to a stone x on the old line, then on the said line N:55.W:6 Chains to a stake 3x thence S:16.W:15 chains to the River and down said River to the begining Corner, the above described land being a part of a tract of land granted to Saml. Gilkey containing 600 acres granted to the said Saml. Gilkey the grant bearing date the 29th of June - 1752 Together with all and singular the primisses Before mentioned, and described part or peace of land, containing seven Acres more or less, unto the sd. Denney Anderson his heirs and assigs Forever. And I do hereby bind myself my heirs Executors & Administrators to warrant & for ever Defend, all and singular the sd. primisses unto the sd. Denney Anderson his heirs assigns.
Against my self & my heirs or assigns, ever to claim the same or any part of the above described part of land, Witness my hand and seal this seventh day of September and in the year of our Lord 1801
Jno. Penington
Witness's Present
William Massey
Thomas Keril
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State of So Carolina
Spartanburgh District
Personaly came before me David Morton one of the Justices for sd. District Wm. Massey & being Duly sworn on the holy evangelist sayeth that he was present & saw John Penington sign, seal & as his act & deed deliver the within Deed for the uses therein mentioned & that he himself & Thos. Kivil subscribed thire names as witness to the same sworn to & subscribed Before me this 12th day of October 1807
David Morton J.P.
William Massey

State of South Carolina Spartanburgh District
The within deed of Conveyance is recorded in the District and State aforesaid in Book L page 298 Numbered 272
Abner Benson


[middle section]
Aud 1st Augt. 1808
paid 4./8

John Pennington to Denny Anderson
Fees 5/2
Paid 4/8
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[upside down printing]
A.
John Penington's Deed to Denney Anderson
Isham Wood Mag SD
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State of South Carolina Spartanburgh District
Know all men by these presents That I Joel Dean of Spartanburgh District
In the state aforesaid for & in the consideration of Twenty Dollars to me in hand paid by Denney Anderson of the state & District aforesaid, have granted bargoned sold, & realeased & by these Presents do grant, bargain sell & realease unto the said Denney Anderson a peace or part of land containing Two hundred Acres, more or less, from a tract containing one thousand Acres of land surveyed the Twenty third day of February, 1793, By Jas. Wafford D.S. and granted the sixth of January, 1794, & recorded in grant Book, K. No. 5. page - 330, sd. Andersons part begining At a post Oak corner near Andersons muster Ground; it beining a corner tree belonging to The sd. tract of land of 1000, Acres; thence runing N. 45. West to a stake, then by a dividing line runing, S. 70. W. to a post oak corner belonging to the aforementioned tract of 1000, Acres of land; then on, S. 10. E. 14.50. to a pine 3x. Thence S. 45. E. 25. to a stone 3x, thence S. 80 - E. 28 -50 chains to a post Oak 3x. then No. 35 E. 25- chains to the begining corner sd. Andersons part To bound on land laid out to Denney Anderson And land laid out to John Penington & John Patton's land, including all the various [illegible] of that part of sd. tract of land above describd. Acording to the plat to the above mentioned Grant anexed Together with all singular the Premises above mentioned, & Discribed part or Peace of land, containing Two hundred Acres, more or less, unto the sd. Denney Anderson his heirs or Assigns for ever, and I do hireby bind my self my heirs Executors & Administrators to warrant & Defend, all & singular the sd. premises unto the sd. Denney Anderson his heirs & Assigns
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Against my self & my heirs or assigns ever to have any claim to the same or any part of the above described part or peace of land, in witness Whereof I have set my hand & seal this 23rd Day of & in the year of our Lord 1807.
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B -
Isham Wood Mag SD
I do hereby certify that the above named papers marked A and B are in the handwriting of the within named Denny Anderon
Isham Wood Mag SD
A.W. Padon
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To
Mr Denney Anderson
Enoree
for favor of his
Brother Davis
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Salluday 3d May 1785-
Mr Denny Anderson

As Mr Simmons will doubtless call on you for title to the land I had of your father in his life time for which I have his Bond of performance and shall make you titles to the place on Enoree formerly Mr. Barns to this I Bind each and ever of my Heirs should any sudden accident happen to me Before I see you to the strict performance of making you undoubted titles to 200 acres on which your father formerly lived.
I wish you Every success arrising from a married State and am Dr sir your most obt
James Mayson
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Treasury Department
Third Auditor's office
Jany. 2. 1855

Sir,
Enclosed Please find two pension certificates, one issued in the name of Denney Anderson decd. late a Revolutionary Soldier &C., under act 7 June 1832. The proceeds payable to six heirs therein named; the other issued in the name of Elizabeth Anderson decd. widow of said Denney Anderson decd. the proceeds of which payable to five heirs only therein named. Both of the cerificates it will be observed bear the same date.
Please inform this office if the sixth heir was omitted in the latter certificate by mistake or why he is not entitled to receive the same as the former certificate entitles him to.
Very Respectfully
Rob J Atkinson
Auditor


L. P. Waldo Esq
Comm of Pensions
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4 January 1855
3rd Audr. informed that James Anderson's name should have been inserted in certificate under the Act of 7 July 1838 &c
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State of South Carolina
Spartanburg District
I R Bowden Judge of the Court of Ordinary for the District and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the evidence on which the certificate was based in the application of James Anderson for Arrears of Pension due his Father & Mother Denney & Elizabeth Anderson Late of Spartanburg District Decd. was made in open Court by Thomas P Brockman senator of Greenville District & Isham Wood Esqr. of Spartanburg District and the declarant James Anderson together with the evidence and family register accompanying the application with the above named Gentlemen I am well acquainted all of whom are very respectable and Wood & Brockman disinterested Witnesses all of which was highly sattisfactory to the Court a Transcrit of Col Brockman is herewith submitted baring his own Signature & the opinion of the court is still the same
Given Under my hand and seal of Office this 1st day of February AD 1854
R Bowen Judge
of the Court of Ordinary
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The State of South Carolina
Spartanburgh District
I, J B Tolleson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas & General Sessions for the district & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Isham Wood Esqr. before whom the within affidavits was made was at the date thereof an acting Magistrate for the district and State above mentioned and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that all due faith & credit should be given to all his official acts as such I further certify that I am acquainted with the persons who made the within affidavits & that they are persons of good character.
Given under my hand & seal of office at Spartanburgh Court House this 7 day of of July 1853.
J B Tolleson
Clerk
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Brief in the case of Denney & Elizabeth Anderson decd.
County and State of South Carolina
acts June 7 1832 July 7 1838 &c
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Claim, ("Original,")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record of service, Documentary (Family Record) evidence of marriage,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Thos P Brockman & Isham Wood for identity &c
Hon Mr Orr knows the parties and vouches for their good character, integrity &c 

Name and residence of Agent
Hon J L Orr 
H of R

Thornton Triplett
Examining Clerk.
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A. S. Wallace Esqr.
Yorkville
S. C.
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Yorkville S.C.
12th July 1853,

Hon L. P. Waldo
Dr Sr,
I herewith inclose the claim of Denny Anderson, of Spartanburg District S.C., deceased, as well as the claim of his widow Elizabeth, both deceased, the claim is made out for the widow by her children, the witnesses are persons of high respectability and from their age and acquaintance had a
write to know. The claim you will see is well sustained by the records in the office of the Comptroller General of S.C. a coppy of which is herewith inclosed any amount of traditionary testimony can be offered to sustain this claim.
The original papers is presumed to be on file in this claim which I understand are well authenticated.
You will pleas answer this claim at your earliest convenience
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Very Respectfully your friend
A S Wallace
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Hon James L Orr,
House of Representatives
Washington City 
D C
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Read within the brackets

Yorkville S.C
11th Jany 1853.

Hon Jas L. Orr,
Mr Dr Sr
I herewith inclose declaration of Margaret Caldwell of Spartanburg District S.C. under the joint resolution of the 23rd Jan 1845 which entitles her to five years pay at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum
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I have sent on the claim of Elizabeth Anderson widow of Denny Anderson under act of 7th July 1838 which has been reported and only objection or requirement was that the evidence on which the certificate of the Court was made should be forwarded to the Pension Office, the report has been lost or mislaid will you be kind enough to go in person to the com of Pension, and request him to take up that claim and reexamine it, as it is clearly made out, the Court Certified to the date of the deaths of Denny Anderson & wife Elizabeth
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and whom they left surviving of their children and gave as the opinion of the Court they were entitled.
There is a record of the Marriage the births of the children and death, of Denny Anderson, and his wife Elizabeth, all of which is shown to be correct, the records from the Comptrollers Office sustains the claim, there is really no reason the claim should not be admitted, and I ought to know, if I know anything, and have no doubt of the commissioner would examine the Claim himself the claim would be admitted, for I have even identified his signature to the account, in the Comptroller office
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Accept my thanks dear sir for the publick Documents you have sent me but most especially for your efficient service as a representative of our beloved State, and although there are some disappointed secessionists, and one or two editors in this state that
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that would make hellish meals at the expense of your well earned fame, the time is not far distant if you are spared when your highest wishes will be gratified, and when the state will rejoice over the honor of one of her noblest sons.
Pleas write to me as soon as convenient and give me all the particulars
with the highest esteem I remain dear sir your sincere and devoted friend
A.S. Wallace


Washington City
D Columbia
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Washington 28th Jany 1854
Sir I enclose you herewith a letter from A S Wallace Esq making in giving about the case of the widow of Denny Anderson.
Will you do me the favor to take up the case and make a personal examination of the same in connection with Mr. Wallaces letter. He is well informed in the Pension law and is a member of our legislature. He brought a letter to you last summer from me. I hope you may be able to allow the claim on examination,
Yours &c
James L Orr