Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 9249, for Joseph Reid, South Carolina
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SERVICE
S. 6

Reid or Reed Joseph
W9249
Isabella

CONTENTS
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4315
South Carolina
Isabella Rid
widow of Joseph Reid
8C
who died on the 10th October 1828
of Rikens in the State of South Carolina
who was a private and lieutenant in the company commanded by Captain Bowie of the regiment commanded by Colonel Anderson in the South Carolina line for 16 months. 

Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of 166 Dollars 66 per annum, to commence on the 4th of March, 1831

Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of December 1845 and sent to Honorable J.C.  Calhoun Senate of theUnited States

Arrears to the 4th of 
Semi-annual allowance under
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third  section of the act of congress of the 4th July 1836
State of South Carolina
District of Pickens
On this ninth day of January 1844 personally appeared before James H. Derry Esquire Judge of the Court of Ordinary at her own residence being unable to attend Court for the District and State above names, M Isabella Reid, a resident of the District and State aforesaid, aged 80 years the 15 of October last 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 act of congress passed July 4th 1836
That her maiden name was Isabella Baskin, that during the Revolutionary War she resided with her mother who was a widow, on Rocky River in Ableville District South Carolina and during the war, married Joseph Reid, who resided about 20 miles distant from her at Reid Mills on Long Lane Creek in the same District, and who was a Private and Lieutenant in the War of the Revolution, that during the year 1782, the same year of their marriage her husband the said Joseph Reid was out in the service of his country, that she cannot recollect the names of any of the officers under whom he served, except Captain John Bowie and Colonel. Robert Anderson. she does not now know whether he was a volunteer, or whether he was drafted or enlisted, that after marriage they still resided at her husband's place on Long Lane and remained there until fifty two years ago the second day of July last, when they removed to the place where she now resides, on Keowee River in Pickens (then Pendle
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low) District. She is unable to state at the late day much of the service of her late husband, or the country through which he marched, or the length of time he was in service; he was in the service both before and after marriage, and she thinks was a Lieutenant most of the time. That he was also called Captain about the close of the War, but she paid so little attention to such things and thought so little of promotions of that kind that she does not know how he obtained it. 
She understood her husband to have marched through parts of North and South Carolina and Georgia, and that he was at the Battle of Ninety Six; recollects well to have heard him speaking of being in company when a tory by the name of John Shear was killed and that the army or company in which he was were on their march into Georgia at the time. 
She suffered much individually during the war, both before and after marriage, by the depredation of the Tories, recollect well their taking her mothers stock of horses which were in the range, and all other depredation, which were usual in those days. she was once at her uncle William Baskins and in company with two other female friend stripped by the Tory of all their clothing except their under garment. She declares also that she had not in possession any documentary evidence in support of her claims, but understand that a copy of her late husbands incident has been attained from the  Comptrollers Office, Columbia South Carolina.
She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Reid on the twenty-eighth day of February in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five, that her husband, the aforesaid Joseph Reid died on the tenth day of October 1828 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period. as will more fully appear by reference
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to the proof hereto annexed.
Isabella Reid [signature]
Sworn to, and subscribes on the day and year above written, before me
James H. Dendy
Judge of the Court of Ordinary for Peckens District Common seal having no seal of office

I do herby certify that Mrs. Isabelle Reid, upon whom I have this day waited at her residence, is old and infirm and believed to be unable to turn out to attend Court; that she bears the reputation of being truthful, and respectable, and is well known in this community as the widow of Joseph Reid who was reputed to have been a soldier of the Revolution, all of which I fully believe. 
Given under my hand, and common seal, having no seal of office this ninth day of January 
Anno Domini 1844
James Dendy
Ordinary as aforesaid for Picken district 
common seal having no deal of office.
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South Carolina Pickens District -Before me personally appeared Alexander Ramsey Esquire a man of respectability and truthfulness, and made oath in due form of law that he is well acquainted with Mrs. Isabella Reid whose Declaration is  annexed , and that the was also well acquainted with her late husband Joseph Reid Esquire who was reputed and believed to have been a soldier in the War of the Revolution and knows her to be the widow of the said Joseph Reid, and that she has not been married since his death ; he further states that he has been intimate in the family of Mrs. Reid, and often seen the family  Bible kept in it, and that the family record therein kept is the handwriting of the said Joseph Reid, or at least so much of it as relates to his own marriage, as he believes ; being , or having been in his life time , well acquainted with his (the said Joseph Reid's) hand writing. which  said record is in a large old Bible at the end of the new Testament and in the following words viz . [namely] " Joseph  and Isabella Reid Married February 28, 1782 ." with record of Birth , below on the same page of Margret Reid, Thomas Baskin Reid,  Joseph Reid Jr, etc.  Sworn to 9th January 1844 before Miles M. Norton ( signed ) Notary Public and En. Off. M.P.C.  Alexander Ramsey ( signed )           I William L. Keith Clerk of the Court of Pickens District  South Carolina do certify that James H. Dendy  is Judge of the Court of Ordinary for this District, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his is genuine, and further that he has no seal of office. Also, that Miles M. Norton is a Magistrate as above and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine, and that Alexander Ramsey  Esquire is a highly respectable and truthful citizen. Given under my  hand and seal of office, this 9th day of January 1844.  William L. Keith ( signed ) Clerk of the Court of Pickens District South Carolina
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Pickens C Hs 5 August   Hon. J.L. Edwards Com. of Pensions Washington  City D.C.  ( vertical notes ) ( Aug 18 1845 Addl to case Isabella Reid )
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State of South Carolina
District of Pickens
Before me personally appears George W Liddell who is a highly respectable and truthful citizen of the District and State aforesaid, and made oath in due form of law, that he was in his youth well acquainted with Joseph Reid Esq deceased, formerly of this District, and that he knew him from that time until his death; that he also knew his wife Isabella Reid who now lives near him, and as he understand is making application for a Pension. 
This deponent recollects that he wash near the age of Thomas B. Reid the son of the said Joseph and Issabella Reid, and he was himself born the 6th November 1787 and that their Daughter Margaret was he thinks about five years older than himself, as she was a grown young lady when he was a small Boy.
This deponent has been shown a family record of the family,  said Joseph Reid in the first volume of Witherspoon's Works as a blank leaf at the [illegible] in the following words:

"Joseph Reid born the 5th day of June 1756
Issabella Reid born the 15 October 1760
Margaret Reid born the 26th December 1782
Thos B Reid born the 12th January 1787
Joseph born the 15th March 1789
Mary Reid born 16th May 1791
Elizabeth Reid born 15th November 1793
Issabella Reid born 22 May 1796
Rose Reid born 3rd May 1799
Samuel Reid born 25th February 1802"

That he was well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Joseph Reid in his life time, and believes the record above alluded to, to be in his hand writing, and has no doubt but it is, the true record of his family, and has no doubt but that the said
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Joseph and Issabella Reid were married at the same state by the old Lady, as both herself and husband always bore the character of truthful and highly respectable citizens, and the Gentleman has generally very particular, very correct in such matters, and the legality of their marriage has never to his knowledge been doubted.

Sworn to 18th July 1845 bofore
Miles M Norton
Notary Public and
Et Of M.P.D. 

George W. Liddell

I William L. Keith Clerk of the Court of Pickens District S.C. certify that Niles N. Norton is a magistrate an above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine and also that the affiant Geo W Liddell is a highly respectable and intelligent citizen of the District. 

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal of Office, the fourth day of August 1845

W. L. Keith
Clerk of the Court of Pickens Districe
South Carolina
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Pickens South Carolina 4th August 1845.  Honorable J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions 
Dear Sir,, Enclosed I now froward you the Additional proof of the  marriage of  Mrs. Isabella Reid, which I hope will be fully satisfactory in establishing her claim. The two additional family records , and the affidavits proving their identity  will certainly be sufficient on that point , and the general circumstances of the case , with the proof already on file and that now forwarded , will certainly suffice to identify  her as the widow of the same  to whom the Indent refers. I hope all will now be satisfactory . Very respectfully your obedient servant Miles M. Norton
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Joseph Reid Senr born 5 day of June 1756 Isabella Reid born the 15 Octr. 1760 --------------Margaret Reid born  the 26th Decr 1782,  Thos B. Reid born the 12th January 1787, Joseph born the 15th March 1789, Mary Reid born 16th May 1791, Elizabeth Reid born 13th Nov. 1793, Isabella Reid born 22nd May 1796 , Hope Reid born 3rd May 1799, Samuel Reid born 25 Feb. 1802
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Family Record.
[Two columns.Left column:]
Marriages. Joseph Reid and Isabella his wife was maried the 28th Day of February 1782. M. William Baskin and Margaret his wife was Married the 14 Day of December 1874 (?) Margaret Reid Baskin ( vertical notation ) [ I have seen Joseph Reid Esquire write [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] intimate  acquaintance with him and his writing. I have no hesitation in [illegible] I have seen this Bible often and am confident  the record above and the [illegible] of ages in the other columns  are the proper hand writing of Captain Joseph Reid who lived and died living about two miles and  a half of Pickens etc.
Joseph Graham ]
[Right column:]
Births. 
Margaret Reid born 26 Dec 1782, Thomas . B. Reid born 12th January 1787, Joseph Reid born 15th March 1789, Mary Reid born 16th May 1791, Elizabeth Reid born [illegible]  Nov. 1793 , Isabella Reid born [illegible] May 1796 , Hope Reid born 3 [illegible]  1799, Samuel Reid born February 7 1802, Sarah Reid born 25th September 1804. Joseph Reid senior was born  the 6  day of June 1756  Isabella Reid was born the 15th October 1760
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New Testament Bible page
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( faint page ) Joseph  .. Isabella  was married Feb 38 1789  Thomas Baskin A note of births Margaret Reid born 26 Dec 175 _ ( illegible ) , Thomas Baskin Reid  born 12 January 1757 , Joseph Reid born 25 March 1789, Mary Reid born  16th  May 1791 , Elizabeth Reid born  13th  Nov. 1795 (?) , Isabella Reid born 22 May 1796 , Hope Reid born  3d May 1799, Samuel Reid born 25th February 1802, Sarah Hartgrove Reid born 25th Sept 1804  ( upside down at bottom of page ) ( Rose Reid )
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A TABLE of KINDRED and AFFINITY, wherein whosever are related, are forbidden in Scripture, and our Laws, to marry together.

A Man may not marry hi

1 Grandmother,
2 Grandfathers Wife.
3 Wives Grandmother.
4 Fathers Sister.
5 Mothers Sister.
6 Fathers Brothers Wife.
7 Mothers Brothers Wife.
8 Wifes Fathers Sister.
9 Wifes Mothers Sister.
10 Mother.
11 Step-mother.
12 Wifes Mother.
13 Daughter.
14 Wifes Daughter.
15 Sones Wife.
16 [illegible]
17 Wifes Siter.
18 Brothers Wife
19 Sons Daughter
20 Daughters Daughter.
21 Sons Sons Wife.
22 Daughters Sons Wife
23 Wifes Sons Daughter
24 Wifes Daughters Daughter
25 Brothers Daughter.
26 Sisters Daughter.
27 Brothers Sons Wife
28 Sisters Sons Wife
29 Wifes Brothers Daughter
30 Wifes Sisters Daughter.

A Woman may not marry her
1 GRadfather.
2 Grandmothers Husband.
3 Husands Grandfather.
4 Fathers Brother.
6 Fathers Sisters Husbad.
7 Mothers sisters Husbad.
8 Husbands Fathers Brother
9 Husbands Mothers Brother.
10 FAther.
11 Step-father.
12 Husbands Father.
13 Son.
14 Husbands Son.
15 Daughters Husband.
16 Brother.
17 Husbands Brother.
18 Sisters Husband.
19 Sons Son
20 Daughters Son.
21 Sons Daughters Husband.
22 Daughters Daughters Husband.
23 Husbands Sons Son.
24 Husbands Daughters Son.
25 Brothers Son.
26 Sisters Son.
27 Brothers Daughters Husband.
28 Sisters Daughters Husband.
29 Husbands Brothers Son.
30 Husbands Sisters Son.

A TABLE of TIME

1 A Bib, or Nisan, 1.  {March, April
2 Zif, or Jair, 2 {April, May
3 Sivan, 3. {May, June.
4 Thamuz, 4. {June, July
5 Ab, 5. {July August.
6Eiul, 6. {August, September.
7 Ethanim, or Tizri, 7. {September, October
8 Bul, or Marcheidan, 8. {October, November
9 Chifleu, 9.  {November, December
10 Thebeth, 10. {December, January
11 Shebeth, 11. {January, February
12 Adar, or Veadar, 12. {February, march

Days of the Week.
1 Day of the Week,   Sunday
2 Day,   Monday.
3 Day, Tuesday,
4 Day, Wednesday,
5 Day, Thursday
6 Day, Friday.
7 Day, or Sabbath,  Saturday.

Hours of Day.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Morning,
From 6 to 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Afternoon 
From 12 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Watches.
The First Watch, from Evening to Nine at Night.
The Second, or middle Watch, from Nine to Mid-night.
The third Watch, or Cock-crowing, from Mid-night till Three in the Morning.
The Fourth, or Morning Wath, from Three till Morning
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July 25, 1938

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BA-J/MCS
Joseph Reid, W.9249

Mrs. Henry Washburn
Roshelle
Georgia

Dear Madam:

In compliance with the request of Mrs. Kathrine Greer Tunnell of Milledeville, Georgia, you are furnished herein, the record of the Revolutionary War solar, Joseph Reid, as found in papers on file in pension claim, W.9249, based on the military service of this soldier. 

Joseph Reid was born June 5, 1756. The place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given. 

While living at Heid's Mills on Lone Cane Creek, Abbeville District, South Carolina, Jospeh Reid served as private and lieutenant with the South Carolina troops, a part of the time under Captain's Samuel Moore, Robert Maxwell and John Bowie and Colonel Robert Anderson and was in the battle of Ninety-Six. The date of his entering the service was not given but he was in service as late as 1783.

About 1792 he moved from Abbeville District, South Caroline, to the Keowee River in Pendleton District (the part which was later Pickens District) South Carolina, and he died there October 10, 1828. 

Joseph Reid married February 28, 1782, Isabella Baskin of Abbeville District, South Carolina, who was then living on Rocky River with her mother who was a widow, her name not given. Said Isabella was born October 15, 1760.

As the widow of Joseph Reid, Isabella Reid was allowed pension on her application executed January 9, 1884 at which time she was living in Pickens District, South Carolina.
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Joseph and Isabella Reid had the following children:

Margaret born December 26, 1783
Thomas Baskin " January 12, 1787
Joseph, Junior " March 15, 1789
Mary " May 16, 1791
Elisabeth " November 13, 179[unknown]
Isabella " May 22, 1796
Rose " May 3, 1799
Samuel " February 25, 1802
Sarah Hargrove " September 25, 1804

George, date of birth not given but he was born prior to 1789 as it was stated that Joseph was the fourth child.

The following family data also appear: William Baskin and Margaret his wife was married the 14 day of December, 18-4.

In 1844 the widow stated that she had an uncle, William Baskin, who was living during the Revolutionary War.

In 1844 Elizabeth Thomas stated that she was present at the marriage of her half sister, Isabella Baskin, and Joseph Reid.

In 1845 Major George Bowie of Dallas County, Alabama, aged nearly seventy-four years, state that he sold was his maternal uncle. 

There are no further date relative to soldier's family.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant 
to the Administrator
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Isabella Reid
widow of Joseph Reid
South Carolina Militia
16 months. Private $50
8 months. Lieutenant $106.66
$166.66

$166.66 per annum to commence 4 March 1831
Act 4 July 1836
3d section
South Carolina Roll
married 28 February 1782
husband died 10 October. 1828

Sent to Honorable J.C. Calhoun
Senate U.S.
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W. 9249

In reply to your request of [left blank]. received [left blank] for a statement of the military history of Joseph Reid a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his widow's application for pension on file in this Bureau.

Dates of Enlistment or Appointment / Length of Service: 
Before, during & after 1782 he was

Rank: Pvt. & Lt.

Officers under whom service was rendered:
Captain John Bowie
Colonel Robert Anderson

State: S.C.

Battles engaged in: Ninety Six
Residence of soldier at enlistment: Abbeville Dist SC

Date of application for pension: Jan 9, 1844, her claim was allowed

Residence at date of application: Pickens District SC.

Age at date of application: b. Oct. 15, 1760

Remarks: _________ Isabella Baskins Feb. 28, 1782. He was born June 5, 1756 and died Oct. 10, 1828. Children, Margaret b. Dec. 26, 1782, Thomas Baskins b. Jan 12, 1787; Joseph b. Mar 15, 1789; Mary b. May 16, 1791; Elizabeth b. Nov. 13, 1793; Isabella b. May 22, 1796; Rose b. May 3, 1779; Samuel b. Feb. 25, 1802; Sarah Hortgrove or Hardgrove [sic] b. Sept 25, 1804

Very respectfully,
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Rev war ( 2 post marks ) [ U.S. PENSION OFFICE A NOV 21 1907 ] [ RECORD DIVISON NOV 22 1907 ]
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Washington D.C.
Nov. 20 1907
Commissioner of Pensions

Dear Sir,
Please send me record of my great grand Father [start underline] Joseph Reid [end underline] of S. C. who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. born in 1756l
This information is needed in order to establish my
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eligibility for joining The Daughters of the American Revolution.
Kindly thanking you in advance for the information.
Very respectfully yours
(Ms.) Lizzie Reid Nebb.
1117 S St. N.W.

[stamp on left]
U.S PENSION OFFICE
A NOV 21 1907
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[Stamp]
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
 FEB 24 1917
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per see
Newberry S.C. 
Feb 23 1917

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Please send me a copy of the record of Liut Joseph Reid of the Revolutionary War who went from Abbeville District S.W. and whose widow was a pensioner. I am a great great grand daughter.  Thanking you
Very respectfully 
Miss May Reid
Newberry, S.C.
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Feb 20th 1904

Record & Pension Office
Washington D.C>

Dear Sir -
Have you any record of a Pension having been drawn by Isabella Reid (Reed or Read) for services received by her Husband Joseph Reid in the Revolutionary War.  We know that she receive a Pension, but the Papers have been lose and would be
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glad of the Official proof - Older members of the family say that the old Reid Bible was sent to Washington D.C. as proof of [unknown] kind at that time - and was not returned - would there be any possibility of finding it - as we are very anxious to obtain it. 
I would also add be glad to have the record of Pension drawn by Rachel Lawrence (nee Wiurbs) for services provided by he Husband Beufaunine Frankline Lawrence, in the
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Revolutionary War. We have heard from older members of the family that Mrs. Laurence received the Pension - but proper official proof - Any information you can give will be greatly appreciated.
Sesp't
Mrs. L. R. Van Wivure
206 Charlton St. West
Savannah, Ga.

[Stamp] PENSION OFFICE Feb 26 1904
[Stamp] FEB 27 1904 FILES
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[Stamp] U.S> PENSION OFFICE Apr 15 1910
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[Stamp] RECORD DIVISON Apr 16 1910

W9249
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Newbury S.C
April 11th, 1910

Mrs Davenport
I am a Great-granddaughter of Joseph Reid and I write to ask you to give me the record of Joseph Reid in the Revolutionary War
Record Division
File "A. W. And File 9249 - Rev. War

Respectfully
Carrie Lu McSwasine

[Stamp]
U.S. PENSION OFFICE Apr 15 1910
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[Stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE Jan 31 1912

[Stamp] Feb 2 1912
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No 2521
THE STATE NATIONAL BANK
EL PASO, TEXAS
C. R. MOREHEAD, PRES
JOSEPH MAGOFFIN, V. PRES
C.N> BASSETT, V.PRES
GEO D. FLORY, CASHIER
L. J. GILCHRIST, ASST CASH

27 Jan 1912

To the Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Please be kind enough to send me a certificate of the service in the Revolutionary War of Joseph Reid W. 9249 who served in Colonel Bourd's Regiment South Carolina Militia 
and oblige
Yours very truly
C.R. Morehead
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[Stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE OCT 29 1927
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West Union S.C. Oct 27th /27 Dept. of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Old War & Navy Div. Rev. War. Dear Sir- Some years ago I wrote for the military record of ( Joseph Reid ) ( underscored ) of S.C. which  you kindly sent me, you also sent me a copy of the family record from the Reid Bible which contained the names & date of births of the children of Joseph Reid & his wife Isabella . Now I am writing to ask if you have any other records or information from the Reid Bible , that
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you could send me a copy of  I would appreciate it . Births, deaths, or marriages of Bro's , sisters or Father & Mother of Joseph Reid - I understand George was his father's name and I am anxious  to learn the name of his Mother, hence my interest in any record you may have on file from the Reid Bible . The record sent me of Joseph Reid 's children will be found in Old War & Navy Div. Wid.  File 9.249. sent me March 21st 1904. I would also  be glad to know if you  have any record of a Pension having been granted to a ( George Reid ) ( underscored ) ( Private or officer ) of South Carolina or Virginia in rev. war. or  in his widow. Thanking you your respt  Mrs. L. R. VanDeviere  ( signed ) Oconee Co. West Union S.C.
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( post mark ) [ U.S. PENSION OFFICE O MAR 19 1918 ]
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( note )( Rev Sec. Nr 1 ) Washington D.C. March 18 - 1918 To the Commissioner of Pensions ,  Will you kindly send me a copy of the record of Lieut. Joseph Reid of South Carolina, who was in the Revolutionary war, some service in the battle of "96" , his widow Isabella
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was a U.S. pensioner. I am his grand daughter. Kindly thanking you, I am Sincerely  (Mrs.) Lizzie Reid Webb 1818 Monroe st. Washington , D.C.
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848 North St Jackson , Miss. Jan 4, 1927 U.S. Bureau of Pensions Washington  D.C.  Dear Sir - Was there a soldier of the Revolution  by the name Joseph Reid  of South Carolina. I have not yet the date of his birth or death, that he must have been a very young ....  ( note - letter overlays  document signed by Winfield Scott WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.)
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I find records in our State department of Archives showing this Joseph Reid was  born in Virginia but died in  S.C.  has nothing to indicate where he spent most of his life or where he lived at time of enlistment.   ( vertical on page ) [ Rev & 1812 Wars Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON D.C. Feb 23,1927  The attached letter is respectfully returned with the  information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable the Bureau to make intelligent  answer to the queries therein  contained. Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit , and return to this Bureau. 1st- name of widow Isabella Baskin  married 1782 Jos. Reid Born in Augusta Co. Va. ,address of soldier at enlistment and after service Died in Pickens Dist. S. C. widow rec'd  pension till 1844. Date of birth 1756.  Date of death 1828. Return attached letter with reply Winfield Scott ( signed ) WINFIELD SCOTT  Commissioner.
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man if he served in  Rev. army at all . If you have no record of Joseph Reid will you please give me the name of any Reid from S. C. whom you have ? Thanking you for this courtesy Yours sincerely  Marie Reid Ricks ( Mrs. J. P. Ricks ) ( signed )  ( over )
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( left page ) Feby -17-1902 Mrs. Belle G. Eckford Atlanta , Ga., Mch 21,1904 Hist. to Mrs. L. R. Vandiviere ,Savannah Ga.  ,1906 July 19 History to Mrs. P. H. Mall ,1907 Nov 27 Hist. to Lizzie Reid Webb ans,1910 Apl 21 to Carrie has  Mc Servain  etc., 1912 Feb. 9. To C.R. Moreheadly  etc ,1917 Mar 7 . Hist to Miss May Reid ans, 1918 Mch 21. Lizzie Reid Webb was furnished history on  Nov 27. 1907 etc.etc Fw  . 1920 June 30 Hist to Capt J.T. Reid En , 1927- May 31- Hist  to Mrs. Ricks  mmm & f  1928 - Aug 31 Mrs. L R. Van Diviere advised no data as to parents or brothers & sister MEE  ( middle page ) Recy WIDOW, &c. File No. 9249 Isabella Reid wid of Joseph Reid Lieut. S.C. line Act : July 4th '18 Index : - Vol. M Page 154  [ Arrangement of 1870. ]  ( right page ) 1933 Sept 29 Photostat mailed to Mrs. J. R. Alfonte -accts was notified  10/4/33  , 1935 Mar. 19. Major R. Alfonte furn. partial abstract M.C.S., 1937 May 19, hist. to Mrs. Adam Fisher M.C.S., 1938 July 25 hist. to Mrs. Henry Mashburn M.C.S.
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Part of Mrs Reid's Family Bible
It being too heavy to be admitted into the mail in one packet
Aug 1844
M. Norton
Pickens C.H. S. C.
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July 23'38 Veteran Administration Washington D.C. Please furnish - Rev War record  Joseph Reid W. 9249 Mrs. Henry Mashburn ( signed ) Rochelle  Ga  requested by Katherine Greer Tunnell Milledgeville , Ga. Joseph Reid W.9249
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May 19, 1937
BA-J/MCS
Joseph Reid, W. 9249

Mrs. Ada Fisher
218 East Vance Street
Charlotte
North Carolina

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your request for information relative to Joseph Reid, a Revolutionary War soldier who was born June 5, 1756, and died October 10, 1828.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S9249, based upon the military service of Joseph Reid.
He was born June 5, 1756. The place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
While living at Reid's Mills on Lone Cane Creek, Abbeville District, South Carolina, Joseph Reid served as private and lieutenant with the South Carolina troops, a part of the time under Captains Samuel Moore, Robert Maxwell and John Bowie and Colonel Robert Anderson and was in the battle of Ninety-Six.  The date of his entering the service was not given but he was in service as late as 1782. 
About 1792 he moved from Abbeville District, South Carolina, to the Kowee River in Pendleton District (the part which was later Pickens District) South Carolina and he died there October 10, 1828.
Joseph Reid married February 28, 1782, Isabella Baskin of Abbeville District, South Carolina, who was then living on Rocky River with her mother who was a widow, her name not given.  Said Isabella was born October 15, 1760.
As the widow of Joseph Reid, Isabella Reid was allowed pension on her application executed January 9, 1844, at which time she was living in Pickens District, South Carolina.
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Joseph and Isabella Reid have the following children:
Margaret               born December 26, 1782
Thomas Baskia               January 12, 1787
Joseph Junior                 March 15, 1789
Mary                               May 16, 1791
Elizabeth                        November 13, 1793
Isabelle                           May 22, 1796
Rose                               May 3, 1799
Samuel                           February 25, 1802
Sarah Hartgrove             September 25, 1804
George, date of birth not given but he was bor  prior to1789 as it was stated that Joseph was the fourth child.  
The following family data also appear: William Baskin and Margaret his wife was married the 14 day of December 18-4.
In 1844 the widow stated that she had an uncle, William Baskin, who was living during the Revolutionary War.
In 1844 Elizabeth Thomas stated that she was present at the marriage of her half sister, Isabella Baskin, and Joseph Reid.
In 1845 Major George Bowie of Dallas County, Alabama, aged nearly seventy four years, stated that the soldier was his maternal uncle.

Very truly yours,
A D Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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[handwritten]
covered. See Major Alforte's [cut off] N.C.S.

March 19, 1935
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Joseph Reid, W. 9249
BA-J/MOS

Major James R. Alfonte
Room 2216 Munitions Building
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your request for information relative to Lieutenant Joseph Reid of South Carolina who served in the Revolutionary War.

The following data were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W.9249 based upon the military service of Josph Reid.

While living at Reid's Mills on Lone Can Creek, Abbeville District, South Carolina, Joseph Reid served as private and lieutenant with the South Carolina troops, a part of the time under Captains Samuel Moore, Robert maxwell and John Bowie, Colonel Robert Anderson, and was in the battle of Ninety-Six. The date of his entering the service was not given but he was in service as late as 1782.

He married February 28, 1782, Isabella Baskin of Abbeville District, South Carolina.

Joseph and Isabella Reid had the following children:

Margaret born December 26, 1782.
Thomas Baskin born January 12, 1787.
Joseph, Junior born March 15, 1789.
Mary born May 16, 1791.
Elizabeth born November 13, 1793.
Isabella born May 22, 1796.
Rose born May 3, 1799.
Samuel born February 25, 1802.
SArah Hartgrove born September 25, 1804.
George, date of birth not given but he was born prior to 1789 as it was stated that Joseph was the fourth child.
Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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August 31, 1926

Mrs. L R Van Deviere
West Union
South Carolina

Madam;

I advise you that the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim of Joseph Reid, W.9249 do not show the names of his parents or brothers and sister, and no data are given concerning them.
In order to identify the record of a particular Revolutionary War soldier named George Reid, who might be the subject of your inquiry, as much as possible of the following data is essential: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, and given name of widow.
Respectfully,
E. W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner
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Rev & 1812 Wars Section

May 31. 1927Mrs. J P Ricks
848 North St
Jackson, Miss

Madam:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W.9249 it appears that Joseph Reid was born June 5, 1756.
While a resident of Abbeville District, South Carolina he served before, during and after 1782 as private and Lieutenant, a part of the time in Captain John Bowie's Company, Colonel Robert Anderson's South Carolina Regiment and was in the Battle of Ninety Six.
About 1792 he moved from Abbeville District, South Carolina to Pendleton District (the part which was later Pickens District), South Carolina.  He died October 10, 1828 in Pickens District, South Carolina.
Soldier married February 28, 1782, Isabella Baskin of Abbeville District, South Carolina.  She was born October 15, 1760.  She was allowed pension on her application executed January 9, 1844 while a resident of Pickens District, South
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Carolina.  Their children were:

Margaret                         born December 26, 1782
Thomas Baskin                         January 12, 1787
Joseph Jr.                                  March 15, 1789
Mary                                         May 10, 1791
Elizabeth                                   November 12, 1793
Isabella                                      May 22, 1796
Rose                                          May 3, 1799
Samuel                                      February 25, 1802
Sarah Hortgrove or
Sarah Hartgrave                         September 25, 1804
Also, a son George born prior to 1792, date of birth not given.

Respectfully,
Winfield Scott
Commissioner

Widow had Uncle Wm. Baskin and a half sister, Elizabeth Thomson and had nephew Maj. Geo. Bowie
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Date stamped received May 8, 1937 

Dr. Adam Fisher
Veterinarian
Hospital and Office
218 East Vance Street
Phone 4756
Charlotte, NC

May 6, 1937

Mr. A D Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
Washington, DC

Dear Sir:

Please refer to your BA-J/MCS April 9, 1937, in reference to Joseph Reid.
Mr. Reid was born June 5,1756 and died Oct. 0, 1828.  He married Isabella Baskin Feb. 28, 1782.
He was in the following engagements:

Seige and battle 96, S.C.
Guilford Court House, NC March 15, 1781
this under command of Gen. Nathaniel Greene.
Battle of Cowpens
Kettle Creek, Ga. Feb. 14, 1779
He was a Lt. in Company of Capt. John Bowie, Regimental Commander Col. Robert Anderson.
Battle of Kings Mt, NC, where he was wounded. Oct. 7, 1780. Served under Col. Ben Cleveland.
Original certificate of enlistment on file in office of the S.C. Historical Commission.

Mr. Reid resided before and after his Army experience in Oconee County, South Carolina.
I trust you will be able to locate Mr. Reid's Army record from the above data and give me the information desired.

Thanking you, I am
Yours Very Truly,
Mrs. Adam Fisher (signature)
Mrs. Adam Fisher
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April 9, 1937
BA-J/WCS

Mrs. Adam Fisher
218 East Vance Street
Carlotte
North Caroline

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Reid whose widow received a pension.

As means of identification of the record of the particular Joseph Reid in whom you are interested, it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data:  approximate date of birth and death, place of residence at enlistment and after service and first name of the widow.

Very truly yours,

A D HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Rev. War Section

March 21, 1918

Mrs. Lizzie Reid Webb
1818 Monroe Street
Washington, D.C.

Madam:
In response to your letter of the eighteenth instant, you are advised that a history of the claim of Joseph Reid. W. File No. 9,249, Rev. War, was furnished you on November 27, 1907, and it is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish the same statement more than once to any one person.
Very respectfully,   
E.C. Tieman
Acting Commissioner.
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BA-J/IEL
Re
v. A 1818
No. 185
September 25,    ---3
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
Dist. 2900-Br. 97

Rev War Pension claim of Joseph Reid,

W. 9249                     Actual                   1 of each page

50 cents  2 pages


Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 inch at top of each page and return papers in folder with corresponding name and number.
The word "Omit" written in pencil on these page not to be copied. 

Chief Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
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September 29, 1933

BA-J/ILL

Mrs. James R. Alfonte
3231 Garfield Street
Washington DC

Dear Madam:

You will find enclosed photostatic copies of two pages of original papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of Joseph Reid, W. 9249

Very truly yours,

A D HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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BA-J/ILL
September 25, 1933

Administrator of Veterans Affairs

Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir; 

Please furnish photostatic copies of two pages from Revolutionary War pension claim, Joseph Reid, W. 9249, [begin underline] uncertified. [end underline]

Very truly yours, 

Remitter

Mrs. James R. Alfonte
3231 Garfield St
Washington 

Received payment: 50 cents
Irene L.  Lerch

Rev. & 1813 Wars Section.
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Pension Record No W. 9249 of Lieut Joseph Reid request two extract copies showing that he served in Battle of 96 and that he had among other children Rose Reid ( Reed ) Maj. J R Alfonte Room 2216 M .. ( illegible ) Bldg
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BA-J/ILL
September 25, 1933

Administrator of Veterans Affairs
Washington DC

Dear Sir:
Please furnished photostatic copies of two pages from Revolutionary War pension claim, Joseph Reid, W. 9249, uncertified.
Very truly yours,

Remitter
Mrs. James R. Alfonte
3231 Garfield St.
Washington
Received payment:   50 cents, Irene L. Lerch

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
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Page 1 - Family Record begins - marriages - Joseph Reid and Isabella his wife  Births Margaret Reid born 2 ( Dec ) 1782  Page 2- Jos Joseph  + Isabella A note of births   bottom ( upside down ) ( Rose Reid )
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Gibson Agricultural College
(State Agricultural and Mechanical College)
Presidents Office
Clemson College, S C
Jul 20, 190_
Commissioner of Pension
Washington DC

Dear Sir"
Will you kindly send me the Revolutionary services of the following soldiers? They lived in Washington or Pendleton or Pickens District: these districts were all the same but changed the name three times before 1825.
Joseph Reid.  Washington, Pendleton or Pickens District, South Carolina
Nathan Yarvis
___________ Jenkins

The first name of Jenkins has been forgotten, but he was a soldier from this district.
yf you can give this information you will greatly oblige
Yours respectfully
Mrs. P H Mell
Regent Gen. Andrew Pickens Chapter D.A.R.
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Naval Ammunition Depot
Navy Yard Station
Portsmouth, Va
June 6, 1920

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington  D C
Dear Sir:
I have been unable to locate the military record of Lieutenant Joseph Reid of Seneca, South Carolina and it has been suggested that I take the matter up with your office.  He served in the Colonial Army during the Revolutionary War.  If you can locate any papers bearing on his record a copy furnished to the undersigned will be greatly appreciated.
Thanking you for your trouble, I am,
Yours Truly,
J.  R Reid
Captain, U S Marine Corps.
Pension Office
June 8, 1920
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Isabella Reid S.C. file
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House of Representatives Feby 17,1846  Sir If it is not necessary to detain the Bible mentioned in the within letter - do the old lady the favor to send it to me  & I will convey it to her. Very respectfully you  obt servt R. F. Simpson ( signed )    Col J. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions                                                                                          Envelope the Bible & have it at the P.O.  & it will be sent to me.
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Washington Feby 19,1846.  I hereby acknowledge  & have received from Col. J. L. Edwards the family Bible belonging to Isabella Reid of S. Carolina sent to the Commissioner of Pensions because it contained a record of her marriage, and  proof of that fact on an application for a pension - which at her request , because it was the Bible of her Father, I have applied for, to take home to her. R. F. Simpson ( signed )  M.C. from S. Carolina
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family record ,within, Isabella Reid  S.C. roll No 4315- SC 36
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I certify that the enclosed family record was cut from the family Bible of Mrs. Isabella Reid of S.C. this day & that the bible was delivered to the Hon. R. F. Simpson , member of Congress from  S. Carolina  for which he gave a receipt. Jno D. Wilson ( signed )  Pension office Feb 19, 1846
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Pickens C.H.S.C. 18th Oct. 1844 Hon J .L. Edwards Com. of Pensions Dear Sir, I have been hunting up the necessary additional evidence in the case of Mrs. Isabella Reid, and have I think succeeded in every thing  except that of establishing the period of service of Joseph Reid in each as Private & Lieutenant, which I am unable to do, I hope  therefore you will  pass the claim & allow what you can or think right, and if you cannot  do more, allow her the pay as private, and if the time  can hereafter be satisfied, allow the additional pay. Your early attention will very much oblige the old Lady as well as your obt servt. Miles M. Norton ( signed )
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( post mark ) [ COLUMBIA S.C. OCT 9] Miles M. Norton Esq. Pickens C.H. South Carolina  mail
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Comptroller Genl Office Columbia 9th Oct 1846  Dear Sir, Yours of the 25th inst. is now before me in reply . I have to state that I have again examined the Indent Books, and all the papers that are to be found in this office relating to the Military services of Mr. Joseph Reid, during the War of the Revolution, and do not find any, that state the precise time, that he served in either capacity. The following is a copy of the account for which the Indents to him was issued. " The State of So. Carolina Dr to Joseph Reid  For duty as a private and Lieut. of Capt Anderson return  currency Lb 499.15.0 Sterling Lb 71.7. 10 1/2 Rec'd 1785 full  satisfaction for the above Indent  No 9 - Book S. George Bowie "
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the within contains all the evidence this office in the premises - Col. Anderson  returns is either  lost or mislaid , and cannot be referred to. Your very humble srvt William Laval ( signed ) Comp General  PB Hart
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House of Representatives Feby 19,1846. Sir , I rec'd yours saying " that if you ( I ) would call at the office and give a receipt for the family Bible of Mrs. Isabella Reid it will be delivered: " Now Sir if you can't trust me I can trust you, and therefore enclose the receipt - you can send  & deposit the book at the city post office from hence it will  be sent to my room.  Very respectfully your obt servt R.F. Simpson ( signed )  Col. J. L. Edwards
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[ State of Alabama Dallas County ] Before me personally appeared Maj. George Bowie a citizen of the said County and State aforesaid and made oath in due form of law that he formerly resided in Abbeville District  about twenty four years ago - That form his earliest recollection  he knew Joseph Reid  Esq. who was his maternal Uncle , who then resided in the District of Abbeville ; that the said Joseph Reid  married Isabella Baskin about the close of the revolutionary war - And that the said Joseph Reid some fifty odd  years ago removed to Pendleton now Pickens District in the same State and settled on Keowee river , where he died some seventeen years ago, and where the deponent understands and believes  the said Isabella Reid widow of the said Joseph Reid now resides - Deponent further saith that he well recollects and believes that the said Joseph Reid performed active service during the revolutionary war, first he believes under Captain Samuel Moore who commanded what was then called a ranging company of militia - And after the fall of Capt. Moore the said company was commanded he believes by Capt. Robert Maxwell - Deponent further said he does not positively know what rank the  said
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Joseph Reid held in the said company , but he has no doubt from the best of his recollection that the held a command in the said company not lower than a lieutenant - Deponent further saith according to the best of his recollection , the said Joseph Reid had the command of the said company at the close of the war- Deponent further said that for many years he was in the habit of doing business for the said Joseph Reid, and he had no doubt that a receipt signed by him in the Treasurer's office in South Carolina for the indent of the said Joseph Reid or the amount for it  was signed by this deponent - And that the said Joseph Reid in whose favor the said indent was issued  for which this deponent receipted as above was the husband of Isabella Reid now of Pickens District South Carolina. Geo Bowie ( signed ) Sworn to & subscribed before me this 29th day of November A.D. 1845. Sanford Blaum ( signed ) Clk [ The State of Alabama Dallas County ] I Sanford Blaum  Clerk of the County  Court of said County do hereby certify that George Bowie whose name appears to the foregoing  affidavit this day personally  appeared before me  and made oath to the same in due form of law further that I am personally acquainted with the said George Bowie and that he
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is a man of good character and one that is entitled to  believed and  esteemed for his  for character in his community.  Given under my hand  in Cahaba this 29th day of November AD 1845.  Sanford Blaum ( signed / sealed ) Clk  [ The State of Alabama Dallas County ] I Addison J. Saffold Judge  & sole Judge of the County Court of said County of Dallas, do  hereby certify  that Sanford Blaum whose name appears to the foregoing certificate is and was at the date thereof Clerk of said Court duly commissioned & sworn  - & that all his official acts as such  clerk are entitled to full faith & credit & that his said certificate is in due form. Given under my hand  & seal this twenty ninth day of November  A.D. 1845. Addison J. Saffold ( signed / sealed ) Judge Co. Co. D.C.
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I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with George Bowie  Esq whose name is subscribed to the within affidavit & that I know him to be a man of  intelligence and strict veracity . I know of no one more so.  J. C. Calhoun ( signed ) Washington  25th Decr. 1845.
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Pickens C.H. S. C. 8th December 1845  Hon John C. Calhoun  Dear Sir, Permit me to congratulate yourself  and and on counting on you to return  to the U.S. Senate although you have nothing to gain by it, yet I am  sure you will be gratified to be able to do all in your power  for us as a  Nation and as a people. I write you however  to ask your assistance in behalf of an old friend Mrs. Isabella Reid, widow of Joseph Reid Esq. ( formerly of Abbeville District , but  now of this District , the mother of Saml Reid ) whom you probably knew in Abbeville , you at least  know the family from character, and know that they are highly respectable, about two years ago  I commenced trying to get a pension for the old lady, and have had a great deal of trouble about it, got the Comptroller Genl certificate & copy of an Indent issued to Joseph Reid  as a Lieut. and the amt. receipted for by George Bowie ( now Maj. George Bowie of Alabama who I presume you knew very well ) then proved the marriage , and now the only difficulty is to identify Mrs. Reid as the widow of the same Jos. Reid to whom the said Indent was issued. this I have attempted to prove by the old neighbors of
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Reid but the office being one which gave him no title, they are none of them that I can find , able to recollect that he was recognized in his neighborhood as a revolutionary officer., but I have sent to Alabama and procured the affidavit of Maj. Geo. Bowie on the subject, and I think it is  full enough to satisfy  the Department on that subject, if they can be informed of the character of Maj. Bowie for intelligence and veracity. I therefore enclose herewith the affidavit , which I hope  you will be so kind as to hand over to Col. Edwards Com. of Pensions, with the aforesaid information. I am Dear Sir , with the highest respect your friend & obt servt Miles M. Norton ( signed )
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Hon. J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D C

written notations:
Jan 18 1844
7 July 1838
Isabella Reid

6209
Isabella Reid
Widow of Joseph
Act 7 July 1836
Married 1782
Husband died 1828
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Pickens C.H.S.C. 9th January 1844 Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City Dist. of Columbia  Dear Sir, I have been for some months endeavoring to obtain proof etc : to obtain a Pension for my very old friend Mrs. Reid , and I now send you herein & herewith ,her Declaration, a copy of Jos. Reid's  Indent, her old family Bible with record of her marriage, together with affidavit of Alex. Ramsey Esq. as to it being the proper record & in the hand writing of her husband Jos. Reid Esq. dec'd and also as to her identity - which I hope  will be found sufficient to grant her a Pension, the greatest difficulty  I apprehend will be that of defining the time which he served as each Private & Lieutenant, and altho' there is no doubt but he served during the most of the war, yet I fear we will be unable to make proof of any more that that specified in the Indent. Please to examine unto the matter as early as convenient & write me the result and again oblige your obt. srvt. Miles M. Norton ( signed )  P.S. Joseph Reid never applied for a Pension.
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Copy of Indent Joseph Reid
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Comptroller's Office Columbia So. Ca. Nov 29th /43 [ Indent Book S. No 9 ] Issued the 2d June  1785 to Mr. Joseph Reid , for Seventy one  pounds seven shillings & ten pence Sterl for Militia duty as Private & Lieutant, pr  acct audited, No 42 Principal Lbs 71 : 17: 10 1/4 Annl. Int. Lb 04 : 19 : 11 Acct No 42  Joseph Reid for Duty as Private and Lieut. pr Col. Andersons return Lb 499 115/ curry Sterl.g Lb 71 : 17 : 10 1/4 I Certify the above to be a true copy from the Records in this office . For Comptroller Genl Laval  $ 306. / $ 153-
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[ South Carolina Pickens District ] This is to certify that about the  year 1803 I became acquainted with  Joseph Reid  Esquire  & Isabella his wife and their family , some years after I boarded for short periods in the Family until 1806 when I lived several months with them  and went to School with their children during the first period of my living with them I went to school with their children, Thomas B., Joseph, Mary, Elizabeth  & Isabella and during the last term I boarded  with them Thomas B. did not go much ; I was well acquainted  with the hand writing of Joseph Reid Esquire , have seem him write often  have now before me his old Family Bible and the date of his Marriage and ages of himself  & wife & children are written on the leaf on  which the old Testament is finished and which I have certified - His  son Joseph and myself were born in the same year. My father was an  intimate friend of Capt. Reid and his wife Isabella Reid. I heard him Capt. Reid  often talk of the war of the Revolution and his service as well with Major John Bowie as on other occasions I have no doubt from the Ages as Recorded of the children and my intimacy with them but what it is strictly correct. I have no doubt of Capt. Joseph Reid and his wife Isabella having been married  28th February 1782 - And feel confident that Capt. Joseph Reid the husband of Isabella was an officer in the Revolutionary War. Mrs. Isabella Reid now lives on the same plantation  in Keowee River where she lived when I became  acquainted with her. She has been  a most  exemplary  wife, Mother and neighbor - I have never had any reason to doubt her word, my confidence in her veracity is unbounded - Joseph Grisham . ( signed ) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th July 1845. Miles M. Norton ( signed ) Notary Public & Ex. off M.P.D.
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I William L. Keith Clerk of the Court of Pickens District  S.C. certify that  Miles M. Norton  is a Magistrate as appears written and that the  foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine and also that the affiant Rev'd Joseph Grisham  is a clergyman, and a highly respectable and intelligent citizen of this District. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this fourth day of August  Anno Domini 1845 . W. L. Keith ( signed ) Clerk of the County of Pickens District So. Ca.
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Anderson C.H. S.C. 30th Dec 1844 Hon J. L. Edwards Com. of Pension Dear Sir, In the case of Mrs. Isabella Reid, I have re examined her family record , find the the other Bible yet in her possession  which might be forwarded to your office, but it  is considered necessary . I came down here to get her half sister Mrs. Thompson 's evidence in the matter of the marriage, which I send you herein. I have also made affidavit as to the records corresponding  etc. I hope these will prove the marriage sufficiently  & that I shall soon hear from  with her certificate enclosed to Pickens C.H.S.C. . I write from here to give expedition. respectfully , etc. etc. Miles M. Norton ( signed )
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[State of South Carolina Abbeville District ] Before me personally appeared Mrs. Sarah Liddell  who is a highly respectable and worthy old lady, as much so as any in the District, and made oath in due  form of Law, that she has been acquainted with  Mrs. Isabella Reid  of Pickens, ( the widow of Joseph Reid Esq. deceased ) whose maiden name was Baskins for a great number of years, ever since she can recollect, and she is now seventy nine years of age, that she was not at their marriage, but recollects to have seen her mother & sister  dressed to go to it, and that she was a small girl five or six years old, which would make the marriage to have taken place about the time she states viz. in February 1782. and she has no doubt but it did take place at that time, as her and her husband the said Joseph Reid lived together always afterwards as husband & wife until his death, and she also knew their children, they had five children when they left Abbeville District, viz . Peggy, Thomas, George, Joseph & Polly, and recollects that they always told her she was about six years older than Peggy which she believes was the case, or at least not over seven. She has no doubt but Joseph  Reid served in the Revolutionary  War, and that he is the same  referred to in the certificate of the Comptroller General, as she has heard that he served under apt. Bowie, and that he was called Capt. Sworn to before me this 29th of May 1845.  Sarah Liddell ( signed ) Samuel Reid ( signed ) Magistrate
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[ South Carolina Abbeville District ] I John F. Livingston Clerk of Court of Abbeville  District S.C. certify that  Samuel Reid is a Magistrate , and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine, and also that Mrs. Sarah Liddell , the affiant , is highly respectable and truthful. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand  and affixed my seal of office this 30th May 1845. Jno F Livingston ( signed ) C.C.P.
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[ South Carolina Pickens District ] Before me personally  came David Verner an old and respectable citizen of Anderson District, reputed to have been a soldier in the War of the Revolution, and who now receives a pension from the Government, and made oath that he very well knew  during the war of the Revolution , and previous to that time, and since for many years Joseph Reid, that he married  to Isabella Baskins,  during the war of the Revolution, but he cannot tell the precise date, that the said Joseph Reid lived at that time on Long Cane in Abbeville  District but a number of years ago  moved up to Pickens on Keowee River, where he several years ago died, and left his  widow Isabella Reid whom he is informed  is yet living - This deponent  does not recollect to have been in the service with the said Joseph Reid, as they lived some 20 miles apart , but he knows that  Reid & his family were good whigs and that he was said by report at that time to have been out in the service of his country as a soldier and officer, and he never heard it doubted by any one but believes it to be true. his age and infirmity  has destroyed his memory so that he cannot now tell much, but hopes to be able to aid them who suffered in some small remuneration. David Verner ( signed ) Sworn to  21st Sept 1844 before Miles M. Norton  ( signed ) Notary Public & Ex. off. M.P.D.
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[South Carolina Pickens District ] I Miles M. Norton a Notary Public  & Ex- officio  Magistrate in and for the District aforesaid do certify that David Verner who has made the foregoing affidavit before me is a man of veracity, and highly respectable as a citizen, and also believes in his neighborhood to have been a soldier of in the  War of the Revolution - that he is now very old and infirm & very deaf & can only be conversed with by writing , otherwise I have no doubt he could have proven much  more than he has of the service & marriage of Joseph Reid. Given under my had and seal at  Pickens S.H.  this 23rd September1844. Miles M. Norton ( signed ) Not. Pub. & Ex. off  M.P.D.  [ South Carolina Pickens District ]  Before me personally appeared Samuel Reid Esq. a citizen of highly respectable character, and son of Joseph and Isabella Reid, and made oath in due form of law, that the old Family Bible in which was the Family record of his father & mother which was sent on to the Pension office in company with the Declaration made by his mother, has been in the family ever since he can recollect, and that the record therein of the marriage of his father  & mother , Joseph Reid & Isabella Baskins , was in his Fathers , the said Joseph Reid's hand writing. This deponent further states that he has heard his Father speak of his services in the Revolutionary War, this seldom ; but that he once traveled to Abbeville amongst his Father's old friends in company with him, and was surprised to hear him called Captain ; and least among them that he was an officer in the Revolutionary War was amongst the  Bowie's and understood during the conversation that his Father served in old Capt. Jno. Bowie's company , and he has every reason to believe he is the same  Joseph Reid spoken of in the Indent from the Comptrollers  office, a copy of which he has seen.  Saml. Reid ( signed ) Sworn to before me 17 Oct 1844 Miles M. Norton ( signed ) Not. Pub. & Ex. off  M.P.D.
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[ State of South Carolina Pickens District ] Before me personally appeared Isabella Reid , widow of Joseph Reid dec'd an old lady of high respectability , and made oath in due for of law that  the old Family Bible  containing the family record of herself and husband Joseph Reid , which was forwarded with her Declaration  to the Pension Office, has been in the family for a great number of years, that the record therein  contained, of the marriage of herself and husband is correctly stated, and that it  is in the genuine hand writing of her late husband Joseph Reid , that it has been carefully kept by herself  since the death of her husband. She has no knowledge of the period of the service of her late husband  in each of the grades of Private and Lieutenant , nor does she know certainly of any one who is alive that has knowledge of the fact. Isabella Reid ( signed ) Sworn to 17th Oct 1844 before me Miles M. Norton  ( signed ) Not. Pub. & Ex. off M.P.D.    I William L. Keith Clerk of the Court  for Pickens  District S.C. do hereby certify that Miles M Norton is a Magistrate as aforesaid , and that the forgoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, tis 17th day of October 1844  W. L. Keith ( signed / sealed ) Clerk of Court of Pickens District S.C.
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[ South Carolina Anderson District ] Before me personally appeared Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson , an old and highly respectable  citizen of said District , and made oath in due form of law, that she was at the marriage of her half sister Isabella Baskins  to Joseph Reid, many years ago , that she cannot  at this very late day  , recollect the precise date of the said marriage, but recollects distinctly that she was herself married on the 26th day of .. ( blurred )1789 and that Mrs. Reid had only about  .. ( blurred ) been delivered of her son Joseph .. ( blurred ) her fourth child, and she recollects  .. ( blurred ) noticed the record in the family Bible of the said Joseph Reid , and has every reason to believe from her recollection , and from  circumstances, that the record of the marriage of the said Joseph Reid & Isabella Baskins  was put down to have taken place on the 28th day of February  .. ( blurred )  is correct , and that the said marriage . ( blurred )  taken place at that time her half sister Isabella Reid above alluded to. is yet living  in Pickens District  in this State and  as she understands is making application for a Pension. Elizabeth Thomson ( signed ) Sworn to 30th December 1844. James Emerson ( signed ) M.A.D.
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[ South Carolina Anderson District  ] Before me personally appeared  Col. Miles M. Norton a respectable  & truthful citizen of Pickens District in this State and made oath that he is very well acquainted with Mrs. Isabella Reid  ( widow of Joseph Reid dec'd ) of Pickens District  that he knew her husband  before his death, that he has examined the family Bible of recent date and appearance in her possession containing the record of the family of the said ..( blurred ) & Isabella Reid ; that one of the ..( blurred ) forwarded to the Pension Office .. ( blurred ) ago with the application  .. ( blurred ) for a Pension and that the .. ( blurred ) remains in her possession at home and corresponds with the one sent to the Pension Office in the record of the marriage of the said Joseph Reid to Isabella Baskin who is his present widow, which marriage is said by the said record to have taken  place on the 28th day of February 1782  .. ( blurred ) he has often  seen the  hand writing of the said Joseph Reid  dec'd  & believes the said record alluded to in the said Bible to be in his hand writing. Miles M. Norton ( signed) Sworn to 10th Dec 1844 before me . P. S. Vandiver ( signed ) Notary Public
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I Elijah Webb Clerk of the Court of Anderson  District  S.C. certify that  James Emerson is a Magistrate in the  District aforesaid and the the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine , And also that Porter S. Vandiver is a Notary Public in the said District  & that  the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office  & subscribed my name this  ..( blurred ) th day of December 1844. Elijah Webb ( signed / sealed )CCCP A.D.