Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4,072, for Patrick Smith, North Carolina
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(3 - 1776 )
SERVICE       NUMBER
N.C. Smith, Patrick (or Peter)  W,4.072
Ann
CONTENTS
b. June 17, 1750
res. of Robeson Co. N. C. & died there July 4, 1876,
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9.353
North – Carolina [illegible F]
Ann Smith deceased widow of Patrick Smith N C who was a Private in the Revolution

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars   ---  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. ending 20 October 1847

Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of March 1853 and sent to G.C. Ames
Present

Acts of March 3, 1843 & June 17, 1844.
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2 Page 160.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Acts of Congress passed the 7th July 1838 – 3rd March 1843, & 17th June 1844.
State of North Carolina }
Robeson County             }
On this the 21st day of January 1852, personally appeared before the Subscriber, an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County, Archibald Smith, resident of said County, who having been duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision of the act of Congress of 7th July 1838 & of the subsequent acts above mentioned; -
That he is the son of Patrick Smith, (sometimes called Peter Smith), who was a Soldier of the Revolutionary War; That he has reason to believe that his Father, the said Patrick Smith, served in a Light Horse Company, perhaps called, or attached to the State Legion,-- as a private or under Officer, & also as Captain of a Light Horse Company; - Under what officers & how long, he is unable to state; but he has reason to believe, that he served some time under Captain Nathan King;-- also for some time under Captain Hadley; - Also that for some
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time, he Commanded a Light Horse Company; that these services were at different times; - the whole period of his public services being three or more years, as he has reason to believe:- 
That his Father, the said Patrick Smith was married on the 24th Nov. 1785, to Ann Clark the Mother of this declaimant in the County of Cumberland & that he died on the 4th day of July 1876;- that Mrs. Ann Smith, his widow, the Mother of this Declaimant, died on the 20th Oct. 1847, aged 89 years, 3 months & 27th days:
He therefore makes this application in behalf of himself, & of his Brother Daniel Smith, & of his Sisters Margaret Smith, & Ann Smith, who are the only surviving children, for the amount of Pension due her, the said Mrs. Ann Smith, up to the day of her death, on account of the Revolutionary Services of her Hus band, the said Patrick Smith.
Archd. Smith

Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written before me.
Malcom C. McNeill J. P.

State of North Carolina }
Robeson County    }
We the undersigned, acting Justices of the peace in and for said County, do hereby certify that we have examined the foregoing declaration of Rev. D. Archibald
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Ann Smith
W of

GC Ames
Present
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State of North Carolina }
Robeson County        }

I, Shadrach Howel, Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in & for said County, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has this day been exhibited at the Office of said Court, that Ann Smith widow of Patrick Smith who was reputed to have served in the war of the Revolution as an officer or Soldier, died on the 20th day of October 1847, & left surviving her at that time, the following named children, to wit, Margaret Smith, Archibald Smith, Ann Smith, & Daniel Smith, & that they are now living, except Daniel Smith who died on the 25th of October 1852.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the Seal of said Court at office at Lumberton on this 23rd of Feby. 1853
Seth Howell Clk C. C.
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State of North Carolina }
Robeson County             }
I Malcom C. McNeill an acting justice of the peace in and for said County do hereby Certify that these three annexed leaves were cut by me out of an old pocket Bible at presented to me by the children of Capt. Patrick Smith (deceased) as his pocket Bible and I believe the record on said leaves presents a true  statement of the marriage and death of said Patrick Smith and wife Ann and also of the births of their children.
January 23rd A.D.1852 - Malcom C. McNeill. [illegible J.Pseac]
Patrick Smith and Ann Clark his Wife was married on Thursday November 21--- 1785

Malcom was Born on Friday October 22 ----178[illegible7]

[illegible ] was born on [illegible xxxday] the [illegible 10th] ebruary - -1788

Margaret was born March the 2nd 1790

Archibald was born May 13th 1791

David was born or Monday 11th of March 1793

[very light and illegible Ann Smith xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Daniel Smith was Born on Saturday Evn August 19th 1797

Flora Smith was born Sunday Dec. 27th 1801

Patrick Smith was born Sunday the 17th day of June 1750 and died on Thursday the 4th day of July 1816 & his widow Ann Smith, died 20th of Octr 1847.
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[illegible Aevy] WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4072
Ann Smith
Wid.
Pat-k Smith
Pvt. Rev: War
Act: March. 3/43, June 17/44
Index: -- Vol. [illegible M,] Page 218
Arrangement of 1870.
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11. 469
North Carolina F
Ann Smith deceased widow of Patrick who died on the          of           in the State of        who was a private in the              commanded by Captain     of the          commanded by        in the line for Revolution

Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville at the rate of 100 Dollars        Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of March 1853 and sent to G.C. Ames
Prest.

Arrears to the 4th of          
Semi-annual allowance ending

{Revolutionary Claim, }
{Act July 7, 1838          }
R. McRae Clerk,
Book D Vol. 1- Page 299.
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No 14.662
Ann Smith, decd,
Wid of Patrick
N. C
Let 22 July 1852 to G.C. Ames –
Act. 7. July ‘38
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Ann Smith Dec?
widow of Patrick
aom? NC
July 7 1838 &
2 yrs frn [illegible Orerzn] $100 per annum from 4 March 1836 to 20 October 1847 when she died –
Except 2 years
Pay to Archibald Smith ex.r for the benefit of himself and Margaret Smith, Ann Smith, & Daniel Smith Surviving children
[illegible Certo] G.C. Ames Esq
Present
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appointed By order of a Gen’l Court Martial Neill Smith let Duncan Smith Ens? for Patrick Smith Company
Augt 20th 1783
The Armstrong [illegible/torn]
[illegible VA on Cannel]
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No 14, 662
Ann Smith, dec’d
wid of Patrick
N.C.
Act 7 July 1838
Let 22 July 1852.
Ann Smith died Octo 20 1847 [67]
Margaret Smith 
Archibald Smith 
Ann Smith & 
Daniel Smith 

Archibald Smith Exr 
G. C. Ames.
Present,
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State of North Carolina ⎬ 
Robeson County ⎬ 
On this the 27th day of January 1852 personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County Mr. William McNeill aged 67 years who being by me duly sworn deposeth and saith That he was personally acquainted with Patrick Smith and he often heard him speak of serving in the Revolutionary war and further that Mrs Ann Smith the mother of Rev. Dr. Archibald Smith was always acknowledged as the widow of said Patrick Smith.

Sworn to and subscribed                 }  W. McNeill
before me the date above written }
Malcom C. McNeill [illegible H]

State of North Carolina, Robeson County. January 27, 1852, a Malcom C. Mc.Neill an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Mr. William McNeill who made the above affidavit is a highly respected Gentleman and full faith and credit are due to his statements whether on oath or otherwise.
Malcom C. McNeill J. Peace
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State of North Carolina }
Robeson County      }
I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do hereby certify that Malcom C. McNeill Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate and that the said Malcom C. McNeill was at the time of signing the same and now is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Robeson duly Commissioned and sworn and that his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony of which I hereunto Subscribe my name and affixed the seal of my office the 28th day of January 1852
Sdh Howell Clk C.C.
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State of North Carolina }
Robeson County }
On this, the 26th day of January 1852, personally appeared before me an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County, Mr Hugh Brown, who being duly sworn by me deposeth & saith, That Mrs. Ann Smith, the Mother of Rev. Dr. Achibald Smith, of this County, was the acknowledged Widow of Patrick Smith, called Captain, & who, I have heard, served in the Revolutionary War.
Hugh Brown 
Sworn to and subscribed before me the date above written Malcom C. McNeill, J.P. }

State of North Carolina, Robeson County Jany 26. 1852 
I Malcon C. McNeill an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Mr. Hugh Brown who made the above affidavit is a gentleman of high respectability and of strict truth and full faith and credit are due to his statements whether on oath or otherwise.
Malcom C. McNeill J. P. seal
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State of North Carolina }
Robeson County    }
I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do hereby certify that Malcom C. McNeill Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificates and that the said Malcom C. McNeill was at the time of signing the same and now is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Robeson duly commissioned and sworn and that his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed the Seal of my Office the 28th day of January, 1852
Sdh Howell Clk C.C.
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State of North Carolina }
Robeson County }
On this the 26th day of January 1852 personally appeared before me the undersigned, an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, Miss Mary Brown, aged 74, who being by me duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that she was well acquainted with Patrick Smith and that she frequently heard him called Captain Smith, and also heard of his serving as a Captain of a horse company in the Revolutionary War, and that she often saw the sword she said Patrick Smith used while captain of the above Company, and that he was always recognized as a soldier of the Revolutionary War. She further states that Mrs. Ann Smith, the mother of Rev. Dr. Archibald Smith of this County was the Widow of the aforesaid Capt, Patrick Smith
Mary Brown
Sworn to and subscribed before me the date above written }
Malcom C. McNeill J.P.
State of North Carolina, Robeson County January 26, 1852.
I Malcom C. McNeill an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Miss Mary Brown who made the above affidavit is a lady of respectability and [illegible Stnet] truth and that full faith and credit are due to her statements whether on oath or otherwise.
Malcom C. McNeill J. Peace
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State of North Carolina }
Robeson County     }
I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do hereby certify that Malcom C. McNeill Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificates and that the said Malcom C. McNeill was at the time of signing the same and now is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Robeson duly commissioned and sworn and that his official acts as such an entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed the seal of my office the 28th day of January 1852
Sdh Howell Clk C.C.
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State of North Carolina }
Robeson County  }
On this the 15th day of January A.D. 1852, personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County Mr. Augus Love who being by me duly sworn deposeth and saith “That he was well acquainted with Patrick Smith and that he was a Captain of a Light Horse Company and that Malcom McNeill of Cumberland County who died many years ago and that Lauchlin McNeill of Richmond County who died thirteen or fourteen years ago were under the command of the said Captain Smith in the said Revolutionary war and that they were in the Battle of Guilford, Battle of Hillsboro and Battle of Cain Creek and that the said Captain Patrick Smith was in the service about three years and that he was reputed and recognized as a soldier of the Revolutionary war, and this deponent is 74 years old”.
Sworn to & subscribed before } 
me the date above written   }
Malcom C. McNeill J.P.
State of North Carolina, Robeson County, Jany 15th 1852. 
I Malcom C McNeill a Justice of the peace in & for said County do hereby certify that Mr. Angus Love who made the above affidavit is a gentleman of Respectability and strict truth and full full faith and credit are due his statements whether on oath or otherwise.
Malcom C. McNeill J. Peace
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State of North Carolina }
Robison County    }
I Shadrack Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter sessions Held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do certify that Malcom C. McNeill Esqr. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificates that the said Malcom C. McNeill was at the time of signing the same and now is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Robeson duly commissioned & sworn and that his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed the Seal of my Office the 28th day of January 1852
Sdh Howell Clk C.C.
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State of North Carolina |
Robeson County             }
On this the 22nd day of January 1852 personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County Mr. Duncan McPhatter who being by me duly sworn deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with Patrick Smith and that he was a soldier and a Captain of the Revolutionary war and further that he was known and recognized as a soldier and Captain of said War.
Duncan McPhatter
Sworn to and subscribed before me the date above written 
Malcom C. McNeill J.P.

State of North Carolina Robeson County, Jany 22, 1852.
I Malcom C. McNeill an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Mr. Duncan McPhatter who made the above affidavit is an esteemed and highly respected Gentleman and full faith may be given to his statements whether on oath or otherwise.
Malcom C. McNeill J.P.
I further certify that Mr. Duncan McPhatter who made the above affidavit is about 72 years of age. agreeably to his own statement, Malcom C. McNeill J.P.
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State of North Carolina }
Robeson County   }
On this the 26th day of January 1852 personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County Mr. William H. Brown who being by me duly sworn deposeth and saith “That he was well acquainted with Patrick Smith and frequently heard the said Patrick Smith speak of serving in the Revolutionary war as Captain of a Light Horse Company and also speak of chasing Col. Fanning and relate several incidents connected with his services in said war. He further states that the said Patrick Smith was always recognized as a soldier of the Revolutionary war and that he often saw the sword he used while Captain of the above mentioned Company. He further states that Mrs. Ann Smith was the widow of the above mentioned Patrick Smith and the mother of Rev. Dr. Archibald Smith and the other claimants for the pension due their mother the aforesaid Mrs. Ann Smith widow of the above Patrick Smith. He further states that the above mentioned Patrick Smith died in July 1816 and his widow Mrs. Ann Smith in October 1847.
William H. Brown
Sworn to and subscribed before me the date above written }
Malcom C. McNeill J.P.
State of North Carolina, Robeson County. January 26. 1852. I Malcom C. McNeill an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Mr. William H.
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Brown who made the foregoing affidavit is a gentleman highest respectability and full faith and credit are due to his statements whether on oath or otherwise.
Malcom C. McNeill J. Peace
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State of North Carolina }
Robeson County      }
On this, the 26th day of January 1852, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County, Neill Buie, who being by me duly sworn, deposeth & saith, That Mrs. Ann Smith, who died, (according to the Family Record), on the 20th Octr 1847, was the acknowledged Widow of Patrick Smith, called Captain & who, I have heard, served in the Revolutionary War & died, (according to the Family Record) on 4th July 1816.
Neill Buie
Sworn to and subscribed before me the date above written  }
Malcom C. Neill J.P.
State of North Carolina, Robeson County January 26th 1852.
I Malcom C. McNeill an acting Justice of peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Mr. Neill Buie who made the above affidavit is an esteemed and highly respected citizen and full faith and credit are due to his statements whether on oath or otherwise.
Malcom C. McNeill J.Peace
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State of North Carolina }
Robeson County             }
On this the 14th day of January A.D. 1852 personally appeared before me, the undersigned an acting Justice the peace in and for said County Mr. Duncan McNeill who being by me duly sworn, deposeth and saith That he was personally acquainted with Patrick Smith and heard him speak of the hardships endured during the Revolutionary War and that the said Patrick Smith the was known and recognized as a soldier of the Revolutionary war
Duncan McNeill
Sworn to and subscribed before me the date above written, }
Malcom C. McNeill J.P. Seal 
State of North Carolina, Robeson County. January 14th 1852
I Malcom C McNeill an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Mr Duncan McNeill who made the above affidavit is a gentleman of high respectability and of strict truth and full faith and credit are due his statements whether on oath or otherwise.
Malcom C. McNeill J.P. seal
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Archibald Smith
[illegible Carl]
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State of North Carolina }
Cumberland County       }
On this the 8th day of March 1852, personally appeared before me the undersigned, an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County, Miss Catharine Buie, a resident of said County, who is more than Eighty years of age, & who has always resided in said County, who being by me duly sworn, deposeth & saith: That she was personally acquainted with Patrick Smith, who was recognized as the Commander of a Light Horse Company in the Revolutionary War ,-- that during said war she saw him at her Father's house with a Light Horse Company, that he had the command of the Company; & that he slept in her Father's house during the night: That soon after the war he married Ann Clark of this neighborhood, & settled, lived & died in the adjacent County of Robeson: That she was personally acquainted with Mrs Ann Smith wife & widow of the said Patrick Smith, that she was at their house more than once while Patrick Smith was living, & also at the house of the widow, Mrs Ann Smith after the death of her husband the said Patrick Smith: That she knew several of their children, & among them the Rev. Dr Archibald Smith, who has ever & universally been acknowledged as the Son of the
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said Patrick & Ann Smith: And further, That she heard of the death of the said Patrick Smith many years ago - she thinks, some thirty or Forty years ago, & that she heard of the death of Mrs Ann Smith, widow of the said Patrick Smith, only a few years ago.
Sworn to & subscribed before me on the day & date above written. } Catharine Buie
James S. Harrington J.P. Seal

State of North Carolina }
Cumberland County    }
I James Harrington, one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County do hereby certify, that I have been personally acquainted with Miss Catharine Buie, the above Deponent, for some twenty years, that she is a Lady whose character is above suspicion, & that full faith & credit are due to her statements , whether on oath or otherwise. 
Given under my hand & seal this the 8th day of March 1852
James S. Harrington J.P. Seal

State of North Carolina }
Cumberland County.    }
I, John McLaurin Clerk of the Court of
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Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Cumberland County North Carolina hereby certify that  James S Harrington Esq whose name in his proper hand writing appears to the pregoing affidavit of Catharine Ball and Certificate, was at that date a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of our said Court at office in Fayetteville this 10th day of March A D. 1852
J McLaurin 
Clerk
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State of North Carolina }
Cumberland County     }
Augt 25th 1852
This day personally appeared before me, James S. Harrington, one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of said County. Mr. Neill McLean of said County; & after being duly sworn, deposeth & saith, That he was personally acquainted with Patrick Smith of the County of Robeson & State aforesaid - that from his earliest recollection, he supported a fair character for veracity & integrity. During the years 1812 and 1813 while a student at school in the neighborhood of Patrick Smith, he became personally & intimately acquainted with him & his wife, Ann, who was a Daughter of Gilbert Clark Esqr of Cumberland County. While he, the said Neill McLean, lived in Robeson County he learned that the said Patrick Smith was a zealous Whig and resisted the encroachments of England with such determination during the Revolutionary war as to volunteer his services as a Soldier or Officer to obtain the liberties of his Country.
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He further states that he was well acquainted with all Patrick & Ann Smith family. Their Son Archibald Smith, there went to school with him, who afterwards studied & practiced Medicine, but who is now a Minister of the Gospel, & he is now present. And he further states that he never saw, or heard of any other Patrick Smith in this section of the State who was recognized & reputed to be a soldier or officer in the Revolutionary war, except this man - the husband of Mrs. Ann Smith, & , the Father of the Rev. Dr. Archibald Smith. And he further states, that he heard of the death of this Patrick Smith many years ago, & of the death of his widow Mrs. Ann Smith only a few years ago.
Neill McLean
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and date above written 
James S. Harrington J.P. Seal
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State of North Carolina 
Cumberland County.
I James S. Harrington, one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County, do hereby certify, that I have been personally acquainted with Mr. Neill McLean, the above deponent, for some twenty years, & full faith & credit are due to his statements whether upon oath or otherwise.
Given on this the 25th day of August 1852.
James S. Harrington J.P. Seal
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State of North Carolina }
Cumberland County    }
I John Mc Laurin Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of Cumberland County, North Carolina do hereby certify that James S. Harrington whose signature in his own proper hand writing appears to the foregoing affidavit of Neill McLean was at the date of said affidavit an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and Sworn according to Law and full faith and credit are due to his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Fayetteville this 31st day of August A.D. 1852
John McLaurin Clerk
By J. T. Warden
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Neill Munrois
Testimony
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State of North Carolina }
Cumberland County     }
August 26th 1852
This day personally came before me, Duncan Shaw, one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County, Mr. Neill Munroe, a citizen of said County, who is now in his Ninety Third year who being duly sworn by me, deposeth & saith, That during the Revolutionary war, & soon after the troubles in this part of the State commenced, he saw Captain Nathan King with a company of Light Horse-men, who stopped & took Breakfast at his Father's, Daniel Munroe who lived on Lower Little River in this county - That there were several persons of the name of Smith with whom he was acquainted, in King's Company.- That he had been acquainted with Patrick Smith from his earliest recollection, & he thinks, although he is not cer tain, that Patrick Smith was one of the Company .- That a man of the name of Dunfield was one of the Company, who afterwards fell into Captain Neill Mc Cranie's Company, That he believes, but he does not know, that Patrick Smith was in the service during all their troubles.
That after the war was over, Patrick Smith Married Ann Clark of this County, & settled, lived & died in Robeson County many years ago, (+”Ninety" interlined before Signature)
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& that his widow, Mrs. Ann Smith, outlived him a good many years. That Rev D. Archibald Smith is universally acknowledged to be their Son & that he knows of no other Patrick Smith, who was known, recognized or reputed to be Soldier or Officer of the Revolutionary war.
Neill Munroe

Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year first above written 
State of North Carolina }
Cumberland County    } Duncan Shaw J.P. Seal
I certify that Neill Munroe the person who has made the above affidavit is a man of good moral character:-- and is one of our oldest and most respected citizen's and full faith and credit are due to his statements whether made on Oath or otherwise 
Duncan Shaw J.P. Seal
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State of North Carolina }
Cumberland County      }
I John Mc Laurin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Cumberland County, North Carolina do certify that Duncan Shaw whose Signature in his own proper hand writing appears to the foregoing affidavit of Neill Munroe was at the date of said affidavit an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and Sworn according to Law and full faith and credit are due to his Official acts
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 31st day of August A D 1852
John McLaurin 
Clerk 
By J.T Warden
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State of North Carolina }
Cumberland County      }
August 26th 1852
Personally came before me, Duncan Shaw an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Mr Neil Ray of said County, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that he heard persons say that Patrick Smith, late of Robeson County in this State, was a whig, and in the service during the Revolutionary war, he was the husband of the late Mrs Ann Smith of Robeson County, and the father of the Rev. Dr Archd Smith now of said County, and this deponent knows of no other Patrick Smith who was reputed be in the Revolutionary Army,
Nell Ray
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and date first above written 
State of North Carolina }    Duncan Shaw JP Seal
Cumberland County 
I certify that Neill Ray the deponent is a man of good character whose statements are entitled to full faith and credit, whether made on oath or otherwise 
Duncan Shaw JP Seal
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State of North Carolina }
Cumberland County    }
I John McLaurin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Cumberland County, North Carolina, do by these presents certify, that Duncan Shaw whose signature in his own proper hand writing appears to the foregoing affidavit of Neill Ray was at the date of said affidavit an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and Sworn according to law and full faith and credit are due to his official Acts 
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 31st day of August AD 1852. at Fayetteville N-Ca
John McLaurin Clerk
By JT Warden
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George McDuffie
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State of North Carolina } August 26th 1852
Cumberland County       }
Personally came before me, the undersigned, an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County, Mr. George McDuffee a citizen of said County, who being duly sworn deposeth & saith, That he was acquainted with Patrick Smith as long ago as he can remember & he is this day Eighty three years of age. That during the Revolutionary war, his Brother Duncan McDuffee served for a time in the American army under Captain Neill M. Cranie & that he frequently visited home;-- That Patrick Smith came home with him twice, & on one occasion they had a prisoner, that from all the circumstances, he believes that Patrick Smith must have been in the service also. Patrick Smith wore a sword & carried Holster Pistols, such as were carried by Light Horsemen, & Neill McCranies was a Light Horse Company. That after the war was over, he heard that Patrick Smith married a daughter of Gilbert Clark of this County: And that he knows of no other Patrick Smith who was recognized & reputed as a Soldier or Officer of the Revolutionary war & Rev D Arch. Smith is reputed to be a son of the said Patrick Smith & his wife.
George McDuffie 
Over
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Sworn and subscribed to before me, the day and year first above written
State of North Carolina } Duncan Shaw J.P. Seal
Cumberland County       }
I certify that George McDuffie the person who has made the above affidavit is a man of good moral character and one of [illegible} best Citizens and full faith and credit are due his statements whether made on oath or otherwise.
Duncan Shaw J.P. Seal

State of North Carolina }
Cumberland County      }
I, John McLaurin Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of Cumberland County, North Carolina, do certify that Duncan Shaw whose signature in his own proper hand writing appears to the foregoing affidavit of George McDuffie was at the date of said affidavit an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned & sworn according to law & full faith & credit are due to his official acts 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Office in Fayetteville this 31st day of August A D 1852
John McLaurin Clerk 
By J T Warden
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Mary Munroe
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State of North Carolina  }
Cumberland County     } August 26th 1852
Personally came before me the undersigned are acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County Miss Mary Munroe, who being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that she heard her mother say that during the time of the Revolutionary war that Capt. Patrick Smith came to her mother's house with his company who stopped near to eat, and Capt Smith stood in the door, during their stay to prevent the soldiers (his men) from entering to commit any depredations; and that she heard her mother say she was well acquainted with Capt. Patrick Smith.
And this deponent further saith, she was acquainted with Mrs. Ann Smith, the widow of Capt Patrick Smith, and her family, one of whom in the Revd Dr. Archibald Smith, all of whom lived in Robeson County.
Mary Munroe 
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year first above written.
Duncan Shaw J.P. Seal
I certify that Mary Munroe, who has made the above affidavit, is a lady of good character, and full faith and credit are due her statements whether on oath or otherwise
Duncan Shaw J.P. seal
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State of North Carolina }
Cumberland County   } 
I  John McLaurin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Cumberland County, North Carolina, do certify that Duncan Shaw whose signature in his own proper hand writing appears to the foregoing affidavit of Mary Munroe was at the date of said affidavit an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn according to Law and full faith and credit are due to his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Office in Fayetteville this 31st day of August AD 1852
John McLaurin Clerk
By J T Warden

[Seal to left side of last paragraph]
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Mrs. Effie Clark
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State of North Carolina }
Cumberland County   }  August 30th 1852
This day personally came before me, the undersigned, an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County, Mrs. Effy Clark, aged near Seventy one years, who being duly sworn, deposeth & saith. That she was well acquainted with Patrick Smith decd. of Robeson County, who was recognized & reputed as a Soldier & Officer in the Revolutionary war: That many years ago she recollects to have heard her Husband, John Clark decd. & her Brother-in-law, Neill Clark decd. frequently talking about said Patrick Smith serviving in said war, in which he held some high office, at least as high as Captain, & there is an impression upon her mind that he might been promoted to Colonel. She cannot name any other persons whom she heard talking about it, but it was common fame, & her husband & Brother-in-law spoke of Patrick Smith's services in said war as a matter generally & publicly known. And she further states, that it is a matter of public notoriety, that after the war was over, said Patrick Smith married Ann Clark of this County & neighborhood, & settled, lived, & died in Robeson County many years ago: That she was also acquainted with
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Mrs. Ann Smith, widow of said Patrick Smith, who died in Robeson not many years ago: That she had seen & known all their children, but more intimately & acquainted with their son, the Rev. Dr. Archd. Smith, whose residence is in Robeson, but who is now Ministering to us in holy things: And further she knows of no other Patrick Smith who was known, recognized & reputed as a soldier & Officer of the Revolutionary war except this said Patrick Smith.
+ “generally” & “acquainted" interlined before signature.
Effie Clark
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and date above written.
State of North Carolina  }
Cumberland County    }   James S. Harrington J.P. Seal
This is to certify, that I have been acquainted with the above Deponent for a number of years; & she is a Lady of good & unblemished character & her statements are entitled to full faith & credit whether given on oath or otherwise.
Augt. 30th 1852 
James S. Harrington J.P. Seal
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State of North Carolina  }
Cumberland County   }
I, John McLaurin Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of Cumberland County, North Carolina do hereby certify that James S Harrington whose Signature in his own proper hand writing appears to the foregoing Affidavit of Effy Clark was at the date of said Affidavit an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn according to Law and full faith and credit are due to his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 31st day of August A D 1852
John McLaurin Clerk
By J T Warden
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State of North Carolina }
Robeson County    }  
I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do hereby certify that Malcom C McNeill, Angus S. Baker and Neill McNeill Esquires whos Genuine Signatures each appears to the foregoing certificate, that the said Malcom C McNeill, Angus S. Baker and Neill McNeill was each of them acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County of Robeson on the 21st day of January 1852. [illegible Instant] duly commissioned and sworn and that each of their official acts as such is entitled to full faith and credit and I further certify that three Justices of the Peace is sufficient to hold the Court County of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in said County to transact Common business that is necessary to be transacted in said Court in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed the seal of my office the 28th day of January 1852.
Sdh Howell Clk CC
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Smith, and believe the statement he has made is correct and true: That he is a gentleman of strict truth, and full faith and credit are due to his statements whether on oath or otherwise. We further certify that we were acquainted with the Mother of said Rev. Dr Archibald Smith, widow of Patrick Smith, and that she was at her death one of the oldest Citizens in this part of the country: That it was Known and believed that Patrick Smith was a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, and that Mrs. Ann Smith, the mother of the above mentioned Rev Dr Archibald Smith, was his widow. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals, this the 21st day of January 1852.
Malcom C. McNeill J. P. seal
A.S. Baker J P seal
Neill McNeill J.P. Seal
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State of North Carolina 
Comptroller's Office 
I, William J. Clarke, Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War, that Indent or army certificate No. 5618 issued by the auditors of Wilmington District was paid by the Sheriff of Robeson County and to him allowed in settlement at the Public Treasury, and I am of opinion that Patrick Smith to whom said Indent was issued was an inhabitant of said County; I further certify that Robison County was in Wilmington District and that the accounts of soldiers of that County should have been allowed by the Auditors of Wilmington District, and that the payments enumerated and set forth in my former certificate as follows 
Book W. No. 1 (or Wilmington large Book) page 64 £20. So. D6 specie
   “           No. 11 page 5£2S10 specie
    “            “            “    15£10S11 D6 "     were certainly made by the order of Wilmington auditors, and that as to the rest it is not specified.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 12tgh day of August A.D. 1852
Wm J. Clarke Compt’r.
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Ames’ Letter
with additional
evidence
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Washington Sept. 11th 1852
James E Heath Esq
Dear Sir
I enclose herewith a number of affidavits from persons of the highest respectability and also an additional [illegible Certificate] from the Comptroller of North Carolina in support the claim of Ann Smith widow of Patrick, under the act of 7 July 1838
The Comptrollers Certificate shows that all or most of the Indents issued to Patrick Smith were from Wilmington District, and that a portion of them were paid in to the Public Treasury by the Sheriff of Robeson County. The affidavits of the several witnesses all go to establish the military reputation of Mrs Smith husband [illegible with] as an officer and private and that he resided in Robeson County during the Revolutionary War. This together with the evidence now on file makes this Clear Case.
What amount of service he performed as an officer cannot well be ascertained but it is suppose that the two Indents of $20- each were paid for his service as a lieutenant which [illegible cove something] over
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three months as a Lieutenant of Infantry.
The objections raised in your Letter of the 22nd July last are fully obviated by the proof now famished Very Respectfully
Your Obtsent
Geo C. Ames
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Ames’ Letter
presentation of
the case
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Washington March 10 ‘52
James E Heath Esq 
Sir 
I submit herewith the application and the evidence in support of the same in the case of Ann Smith Widow of Patrick, for a pension under the act of 7 July 1838.
The evidence establishes clearly the date of their marriage and also the Rank of Mr Smith husband. It is proven also by the testimony of several Witnesses, whose character for with and Varacity is sustained by the Certificate of the Hon Mr. Dockery that Patrick Smith was an officer, and that they have always understood that he commanded a [illegible work] of Cavalry.
The only question that can arise is as to the duration of the service. You have some Rolls of North Carolina service in your office to which reference is respectfully made for evidence [illegible upon the point], I will make application to the Comptroller of North Carolina also for [illegible hur] of service.
Very Respectfully
Hon [illegible obt sent]
Geo C. Ames
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Letter of Hon A Dockery certifying to the respectability of the parties.
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Washington City 
March 8 1852 
Dear Sir 
Having carefully examined the declaration of the Rev Archibald Smith of Robeson County North Carolina in behalf of his brothers and sisters as well as himself for a pension due them on account of service rendered by their father Patrick Smith in the Revolutionary war and the several certificates and signatures [illegible as marked and nexed] to sustain the claim.
I take pleasure in stating that having represented the County of Robeson for ten years in the legislature of North Carolina I am personally acquainted with the Rev Archibald Smith with William C McNeill and the other [illegible Marshal] whose names appears with his with the Clerk Mr Howel and with each and all the Witnesses and unhesitatingly state a more respectable association of names I have never known upon any document in my life and that the most implicit confidence is due to their statements.
J E Heath [illegible by]
Commissioner of pensions
Alfred Dockery
M.C.
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Brief in the case of Ann Smith Widow of Patrick 
County and state of North Carolina 
Act is July 7 1838 J.C
Claim, (“original,” or for increase.”)
Proof exhibited, (if original.) 
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. 
Record & Panel proof of service 
Documentary proof my
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? 

Thornton Triplett Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent
G.C. Ames Esq
Present
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Payment to be made at Fayettvile, NC by James Huske Agent for paying pensioners, in the Agency of Fayetteville

Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book [illegible et]
Volume 2, Page 160 by R. McRae Clerk.

[below hand written at an angle]
Cancelled and new one issued at J 100 per annum
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service. 

I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 July 1838, Ann Smith deceased, who was widow of Patrick Smith a Private in the Revolutionary War, was entitled to a pension of Eighty Dollars, per annum commencing [illegible 1st] March 1836 and ending [illegible 1st] March 1841. Also to the same rate of pension under Act of 3, March 1843 & 17 June 1844 commencing [illegible 1] March 1843 & ending 20 October 1847, when she died

And that the amount due is payable to Archibald Smith, her Executor for the benefit of himself, Margaret Smith, Ann Smith, & Daniel Smith, only surviving children of said Ann Smith deceased.

Given at the Department of the Interior, this 21 day of March one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
R McClelland 
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and   }
Countersigned. } 
S P Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions.
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State of North Carolina }
Robeson County          }  I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for the County of Robeson aforesaid the same being a court of Record do hereby certify that at November of said Court - One thousand Eight Hundred and forty seven it being the 24th day of said Month (1847) Then was the last Will and Testament of Ann Smith deceased, offered for Probate and the Execution thereof duly proven in Open Court, whereupon Archibald Smith the Executor therein named did in open Court, qualified as Executor aforesaid and I further certify that it appears to me by satisfactory Evidence that the said Ann Smith was the widow of the late Patrick Smith (deceased) of said County who it appears was a soldier in the Revolution war- In testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed the County Seal of said court at office in Lumberton this the 23rd day of February AD 1853
Sdh Howell Clk CC.
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State of North Carolina 
Comptroller's Office 
I, William J. Clarke, Comptroller of Public accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows, to wit: 
Patrick Smith 
Book 11 page 15$ 10S14. D6 spacie
 " " "    5$ 2S10 “
 “ “ WA02 64$ 20S0D6 “
Indent or army certificate No. 5618 issued by Auditors of Wilmington District $20 for Militia services.
The following payments to P. Smith 
Book G No. 16 page 60$2S10. Specie
 “     “     “     26 page 25$1S2D6  “
 “     “     “     26   “      44$5S10 ~~  "
 “     “     “     24    "     43$qS4 ~~
 “     “     “      “      “     48$6S15~~
  “     “     “     “      “     77$7S.D10 "
I further certify that the following entry appears in book “J” which is a Register of Officers, to wit:
P. Smith Lt. 3. P. R & [illegible 2.M.ptem]" which I suppose means third lieutenant in Pickens's (horse) Regiment and Quarter Master pro tempore.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 7th July 1852 
Wm. J.Clarke Compt’r