Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 6969, Micajah Davis, N.C.
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

[3-1776]

SERVICE
NC

Davis, Micajah
           Martha

NUMBER
W6969

CONTENTS
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[typed form, with handwritten responses] 

[left side] Reported 
1891 Dec 26 Hist. to A H Davis Pen. Office A.S.

Let to Hon. M. T. Hawkins Dec. 23, 1839 

[right side] 1170
North Carolina 
Martha Davis

widow of Micajah Davis 
who was a Private 
in the Revolution N C 

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars [crossed out Cents] per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of July 1843 and sent to W. J. Montgomery Warrenton, N. C. 

{Act of March 3, 1843.} 

Recorded in Book A. 
Vol. 1. Page 200
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6494
Declaration of N. C. Martha Davis widow of Micajah Davis
Act 7 July 1838

Hon. Micajah T. Hawkins
H. R.
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State of North Carolina 
Franklin County. 
On this the 10th day of September AD 1839 personally appeared before the County Court of the aforesaid County Martha Davis, resident of the aforesaid County & State, aged about sixty seven years, who being first duly sworn in open Court 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 7 1838, entitled “An act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows” that she is the widow of Micajah Davis who was to the best of her knowledge and belief a drummer & fifer in the service of the Revolutionary War that he was engaged in the battles of Monmouth [28 Jun 1778], Eutaw Springs [8 Sep 1781], Brandywine [11 Sep 1777], & Guilford Court House [15 Mar 1781] & several others, – that he lived in the aforesaid County of Franklin then known as the County of Bute [until 1779], that she believes he was a volunteer. 
She further declares that she was married to the said Micajah on the 1st day of February one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven, that her husband
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the said Micajah Davis died on the fourth day of March AD 1802, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred & ninety four viz. at the time above stated. 
Sworn to & subscribed} 
on the day & year} 
above written} Martha [her X mark] Davis
Witness 
J Denson JP Chairman of the County Court 

State of North Carolina} 
Franklin County} I, Smith Patterson Clerk of Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the aforesaid County do hereby certify that Jordan Denson is a Justice of the Peace for the aforesaid County and Chairman for time thereof and that the signature annexed the above declaration is his genuine signature. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand &affixed my seal of Office this 10th September 1839.
S. Patterson Clerk of Franklin County Court
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State of North Carolina} 
County of Franklin} 
I Smith Patterson Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions for the aforesaid County of Franklin Certify that Edward S Fowlkes Esquire is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine. 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office at Louisburg the 6 December 1839 
S. Patterson Clerk of this County Court of Franklin County 

Depositions of James Davis & John Bartholomew
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State of North Carolina} 
Franklin County} 
Be it known that I James Davis a younger Brother of Micajah Davis, dec’d [deceased] having been called upon to testify what I know of the Revolutionary service of my deceased brother do depose & say. That as well as I can recollect my Brother entered the service about the year 1776 or 77 & that he never returned until peace was made but owing to the great length of time since my brothers death which happened in March 1802) I am not enabled to state many of the particulars in relation to his service that were once familiar to me. I recollect his starting & also his arrival at home again & that about the year 1787 he married Martha Richards the same that Claims the benefit of the several acts passed by Congress for the benefit of the widows & orphans of deceased Revolutionary soldiers & that they lived together until they had eight children & further this deponent saith not. Given under my hand this 1st Aust [August]1839. 
[signed] James Davis

Sworn to & subscribed before me this 1st Augt [August] 1839 
Edwd T. Fowlkes J.P. {Seal}

State of No. Carolina} 
Franklin Cty [County] } 
I do certify that James Davis whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit is a man to be relied on for truth & veracity. Given under my hand to This 1st Augt [August] 1839. 
Edwd T. Fowlkes J.P.
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State of North Carolina} 
County of Franklin} 
I Smith Patterson Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter sessions for the aforesaid County of Franklin Certify that Edward T. Foulkes is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court at office at Louisburg this 6th day of December 1839. 
S. Patterson Clerk of the County Court of Franklin County
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State of N. Carolina } 
Franklin Co. } [16 July 1839] 
I John Bartholomew [pension application W4880] being called on to state what I know in relation to the Revolutionary Services of Micajah Davis (dec’d) [deceased] late of Franklin Cty [County] do depose & say That I was well acquainted with the said Davis & that I also well recollect his having been a Continental Soldier in the war of the Revolution: That we were in winter quarters together at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777 & 78 when from divers disasters & causes which happened to the different Regiments stationed there: the number of Soldiers was so far reduced that it was deemed proper to form the remainder into two Regiments in one of which the said Davis was enrolled. I belonged to the 2nd Regiment under Col. Patton [sic: John Patten] but I now have no recollection who was the Commander of the first & in the month of June 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia we left Valley Forge & pursued them on their was to New York & overtook them at Monmouth Court House where we had an engagement: We were then taken into Connecticut where I remained until the month of Oct when my time of service expired & when I obtained my discharge I left the said Davis still in the service & did not see him any more until peace was declared & he had returned home
Sworn to & subscribed this 16th July 1839 
[signed] John Bartholomew
Edwd T. Fowlkes J. P. {Seal}

State of No Carolina} 
Franklin Cty [County]}
I do certify that Jn. Bartholomew whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit sustains so far as I know the character of a man for truth & veracity & I therefore should believe him on oath. Given under my hand &c this 16th July 1839
Edwd T. Fowlkes J. P.
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March 5, 1940 
BA-J/AWF 
James Davis-S.2498 
James Davis-R.2745 
Micajah Davis - W.6969

The Quartermaster General 
War Department 
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Sir: 

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 2498, based upon the military service of James Davis, in the War of the Revolution. 

James Davis was born in the month of August 1753, in Augusta County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given. 

While a resident of Surry County, North Carolina, James Davis enlisted and served as private with the North Carolina troops as follows –
Three months in Captain Colbert's company under Major Joseph Winston, date of this service not given; in 1779 and 1780, three months in Captain John Henderson's Company, Colonel Richard Henderson's regiment; three weeks in Captain Robert Hill's company, Colonel Joseph Williams' Regiment, no dates given; in 1780, ten days in Captain Robert Hills' company under Major Joseph Winston in the fall of 1781, two weeks. names of officers not given; one month, date of service and names of officers not given. 

James Davis was allowed pension on his application executed March 12, 1832, at which time he was living in Stokes County, North Carolina, and was referred to as
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James Davis, Senior. 

The papers on file in this claim contain no discernible data in regard to wife or children of the soldier, James Davis. 

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data: 

James Davis 
Certificate #12543 
Issued May 7, 1833 
Rate $28.33 per annum 
Commenced March 4, 1831 
Act of June 7, 1832 
North Carolina Agency. 

James Davis-R.2745 

The data furnished herein in regard to this James Davis were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, R. 2745, based upon his military service in the Revolutionary War. 
James Davis was born in Fauquier County, Virginia, no date given, nor were the names of his parents stated. 

James Davis volunteered in Wilkes County, North Carolina, and served as private with the North Carolina troops as follows; dates of service not given –
Three months in Captain John Keys' company; five
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months in Captain Smith's company of Rangers; six weeks in pursuit of Tories under Colonel Cleveland; three months in Captain Gordon's Company, Colonel Malbury's regiment, and was in the battle of Eutaw Springs; six weeks in Captain Pendleton Isbel's Company during the service was in several skirmishes. 

After the Revolution, James Davis moved to Greene County, Tennessee, to Knox County, Tennessee, to Campbell County, Tennessee, to White County, Tennessee, to Jackson County, Alabama, to Marion County, Tennessee, to Hamilton County, Tennessee. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1832, then living in Hamilton County, Tennessee, aged seventy-one years. He died in said Hamilton County, December 9, 1843. 

James Davis married about the year 1782, Mary, her maiden name was not given, nor the place and date of her birth. 

The widow, Mary Davis, was living in 1844, in Hamilton County, Tennessee; she was referred to as deceased on April 19, 1845, and reference was made then to several children living in Hamilton County, Ohio. Names of children were not stated. 

The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data. 

Micajah Davis - W.6969 

The data which follow relative to Micajah Davis were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 6969, based upon his military
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service in the War of the Revolution. 

The date and place of birth of Micajah Davis were not given, nor are the names of his parents shown.

While residing in Franklin County, “then known as Bute County”, North Carolina, Micajah Davis enlisted in 1776 or 1777, served as drummer and fifer, a part of the time in Captain Raiford's campaign, and in Colonel John Patton's North Carolina regiment; during the service he was in the battles of Brandywine, wintered at Valley Forge, in the battles of Monmouth, Guilford Court House, and Eutaw Springs, and continued in the service “until peace was made.” 

Micajah Davis died March 4, 1802. 

Micajah Davis married February 1, 1787, in Franklin County, North Carolina, Martha Richards. The date and place of her birth and names of parents were not given. 

The widow, Martha Davis, was allowed pension on her application executed September 10, 1839, at which time she was sixty-seven years of age, and a resident of Franklin County, North Carolina. 

Reference was made to eight children of Micajah Davis, and wife, Martha, names of children not designated. 

James Davis, for brother of the soldier, Micajah Davis, was living in 1839 in Franklin County, North Carolina. 

On a copy of the marriage bond of Micajah Davis and Martha Richards, as shown in the claim, the name of George Richards appears, and in 1839 the
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Reverend Joshua Richards of Spartanburg District, South Carolina stated that he was present at the Marriage of Micajah Davis and Martha Richards. It was not stated that these persons were related to the family. 

The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data. 

If you desire the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the widow, Martha Davis, it is suggested that you use the same address as given herein, as furnish the following data: 

Martha Davis widow of Micajah Davis 
Certificate #1170 
Issued July 28, 1843 
Rate $80.00 per annum 
Commenced March 4, 1843 
Act of March 3, 1843 
North Carolina Agency. 

Very truly yours 

A. D. HILLER ‘
Executive Assistant 
to the Administrator
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

[left side] Mch. [March] 29, 1901 B. F. Bennett Atlanta Ga.
1907 Apl. [April] 25, Hist. to A. H. Davis 
1940 – Mch. [March] 5 – hist. to Q. M. [Quarter Master] all letters returned Eny

[right side] Revy WIDOW, &c.

File No. 6969

Martha Davis
Wid: [Widow]
Micajah Davis
Pvt. N. C. line

Act: Mch. [March] 3rd/43
Index: - Vol. A, Page 167

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

North Carolina 4919

Martha Davis 
[widow] of Micajah Davis

[Crossed out was a pensioner under the Act of]
and who died in the year 1802 of Franklin Co. in the State of N. Carolina who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Raiford of the regt. commanded by [blank] in the N. Carolina line or 2 years 

Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina of the rate of 80 Dollars --- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836 

Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of January 1840 and sent to Hon. M. T. Hawkins H. R.

Arrears to the 4th of Sep. '39. 280.00 
Semi=annual allowance ending 4 Mar. 40.00
$320.00

{Act July 7, 1838.}

Recorded by D. Brown Clerk,
BOOK A. Vol. 2. Page 186
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494 – let 1838 - NC
let to Hon. M. T. Hawkins 23 Dec ‘30

[Illegible very dark]
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[circular stamp] WARRENTON MAY 5

947 
8, May, 1843. 
Act 8 March 1840
N. C. 
Martha Davis 
$80 per an [annum] 

W. J. Montgomery
Warrenton N. C.

[written sideways] free
J. L. Edwards Esq.
{Com. Pensions
{Washington D. C.
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Warrenton No Ca May 5. 1843 

Dear Sir: Enclosed you will find the declaration of Mrs. Martha Davis widow of Micajah Davis of Franklin County for a pension. Enclose the certificate to me at this place as soon as convenient.

Most Respect 
your obt. Svt. [your obedient servant]
Wm J Montgomery Clk [Clerk]

J. L. Edwards 
Comr [Commissioner] Pensioners
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Martha Davis 
Wid [widow] of Micajah 
N C
Act July 7 1838 
Married 1787 &
died 1802 

Allowed 2 yrs. $80 per 
an. [annum] N C line 
Cap. Rafael 

Hon M T Hawkins H R
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State of North Carolina 
Secretary of State's Office 
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify, that it appears from the musterrolls [muster rolls] of the Continental line of this State in the Revolutionary war, that Micajah Davis a private Soldier in Capt. Raiford's Company of the 10th Regiment enlisted the 5th day of May 1781 for the term of twelve months was promoted 8th Janry [January] 1782, left the service 23rd day of April 1782. 
Given under my hand this 28th day of December 1839 

Wm. Hill
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[circular stamp] RALEIGH DEC 9 N.C.

[stamped] FREE

George W. Crump Esqr 
Acting Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington

[written sideways] Jan. 1, 1840 [Illegible]
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Raleigh, State of N. Carolina 
Secretary of States Office 
28th Decr [December] 1839 

Sir
Enclosed I send you a certificate showing when Micajah Davis enlisted and the length of time he continued in service. The Rolls do not show to what he was promoted, it may have been to drummer. 
Very respectfully 
your Obt Serv [your obedient servant]
W. Hill

George W. Crump Esqr. [Esquire]
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State of N. Carolina } 
Franklin County } [19 Dec 1839] 
I John King [R5962] being called on to state what I know in relation to the Revolutionary Services of Micajah Davis (Dec’d) [deceased] late of Franklin County doth depose & say that I was well acquainted with the said Davis and that he enlisted in the continental line in the year 1776 or 77 to the best of my knowledge and he marched to the north & was there two or three years and I saw no more of him until the year 1780 I then saw him in South Carolina at a noted place called the Pine Tree near Chalestown [sic: Charleston] he was then acting as drummer he then said he had deserted from the British & had enlisted under General Hogan [sic: James Hogun] dureing [during] the war I saw nomore [no more] of him until after peace was made & he had returned home 
John [his X mark] King

Sworn to and subscribed the 17th day of December 1839 
Jos Lancaster JP ℗ 

State of North Carolina} 
Franklin County} I do certify that John King whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit sustains so far as I know the character of a man for truth & veracity therefore should believe him on oath given under my hand &c this 17th of- December 1839 
Jos Lancaster J.P.
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State of North Carolina}
County of Franklin}
I Smith Patterson clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions for the County of Franklin aforesaid, Certify that Joseph Lancaster Esq. who [whose] official Signature appears to the within Certificate is a Magistrate in the aforesaid County of Franklin, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office this 18th day of December 1839 
S. Patterson Clk [Clerk]
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Declaration 
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3rd March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7th 1838. --

State of North Carolina}
Franklin County} 
On this 15th day of April 1843 personally appeared before me Edward T Fowlkes a Justice of the Peace for said County of Franklin Martha Davison a resident of said County aged seventy years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made to the act of Congress passed on the 3rd of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Micajah Davis who was a private in the continental Service of the North Carolina line in the war of the Revolution. That her pension was for eighty Dollars per annum, under the act of July 7th 1838. She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written 
Martha [her X Mark] Davis
Witness
Edw.d [Edward] T Fowlkes J P
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State of North Carolina} 
Franklin County} 
I certify that the within named Martha Davis is personally known to me to that she has long resided in the County of Franklin. That she is respectable and entitled to entire Credit. That she [is] known & reputed to be the widow of Micajah Davis who was understood to have been a revolutionary soldier and that said widow is the person who is said heretofore to have received a pension which the undersigned believes to be True. Given under my hand this 15th day of April 1843. 
Edw.d [Edward] T Fowlkes J. P. 

State of North Carolina} 
County of Franklin} 
I, Smith Patterson Clerk of the Court of pleas & quarter sessions for the aforesaid County of Franklin certify that Edward J. Fowlkes Esq. whose official signature appears to the foregoing certificate is a magistrate in the said County & that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
Given under my hand & seal of [of] Office at Louisburg the 22nd day of April A.D. 1843 
S. Patterson Clk [Clerk]
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Martha Davis
Wid [widow] of Micajah
NC

Hon M T Hawkins
H. R.

[written sideways] Hon. M. T. Hawkins
H. R.
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State of North Carolina 
Know all men by these presents, that we Macajah Davis and George Richards Senr. [Senior] are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Richard Caswell Esq Governor, Captain General, and commander in chief, and his successor in office, in the sum of Five hundred pounds for the payment whereof, we bind ourselves and each of our heirs, Executors & administrators, jointly and severally firmly by these presents, Sealed with our seals and dated this first day of February Amo Dom. 1787. 

The Condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bound in Micajah Davis who hath the day and date of these [Illegible] prayed and obtained a License to solemnize the rites of matrimony between him and Martha Richards 
Now if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause to obstruct the marriage then this obligation to be void or else to remain in full force & virtue.  Signed
Micajah & Davis {Seal}
George Richards {Seal}

Signed, Sealed & delivered in presence of 
G. Hill Clk [Clerk]

State of North Carling} 
County of Franklin} 
I Smith Patterson Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for the aforesaid County of Franklin. Certify the foregoing to be truly copied from the original which is on file in my office.
In Testimony whereof I the said Smith Patterson Clerk as aforesaid have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Louisburg the 6 day of January AD 1840
S. Patterson Clk [Clerk]
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Spartanburgh

J Richard’s
Affidavit
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South Carolina }
Spartanburgh [sic: Spartanburg] Dist. } [16 Sep 1839] 
Before me James Edward Henry a Notary Public and Justice of the Quorum Ex officio for the district and State aforesaid personally appeared the Rev’d [Reverend] Joshua Richards [SNC15] a revolutionary Pensioner residing in this district and made oath that he knew Micajah Davis and Martha his wife. That he was present at their marriage which was solemnised [solemnized] by the Rev’d [Reverend] Jacob Crocker of Franklin County No Ca which was in the year 1786 or 1787 as he believes He is sure however it was before the year 1790. Said Micajah Davis was enlisted in the army by Lam Ely [Capt. Lemuel Ely] about 1777 or 8 and was sent off to the North. Does not know what Regiment he belonged to but believes from the signature to the discharge of a Brother of this deponent who served with Davis that he was under Col. John Patton Deponent saw no more of Davis untill [until] the early part of the year 1780 when he met him in Charleston serving under Gen’l [General] Hogan. Deponent was discharged the 22d March 1780 and left Davis still in the Army. Early in June he saw Davis who represented himself a deserter from the British. Soon afterwards he enlisted in the No Ca line and served under Gen’l [General [John] Butler
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Deponent saw no more of Davis untill [until] after peace was made when he returned to his place of nativity and married about the time stated Martha Richards his now widow. Deponent from his knowledge of Micajah Davis is fully satisfied and believes that Davis served five or six years in the Continental Army and the North Carolina line  [signed] Joshua Richards

Sworn to and Subscribed before me the 16th Sept 1839

Jas. Ed. Henry 
No Pub. & J Q Ex off. [Notary Public and Justice of the Quorum Ex officio]
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State of South Carolina} 
Spartanburgh [Spartanburg] District} 
I Joshua Tapp Clerk of the Court of General Session and Common Pleas for said district, certify that James E. Henry is Notary Public and J. Q. Ecoff, for said District, and the signature to the within Affidavit purporting to be his is genuine. 
Given under my hand and Seal of the said Court, this 16th day of September 1839. 
J. Tapp 
Clerk of the said Court
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Micajah Davis d [died] 1802 
Martha M. [married] ‘87 
1777 NC. line 

Revd [Reverend] J Richard says that he enlisted in 1777 or 8 Mch [marched?] him in 80 & was desch [deserted] 22 March 1780 saw Davis in June having dest [deserted] from the British.
All the acct. say that Davis served nearly thro [through] the war from 77.
The Davis found on the [Illegible] enl. [enlisted] May 5 1781 Dsch [discharged] 13th day Apl [April] [82 or 83?] Cap. Raiford Co.
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BENNETT PRINTING HOUSE. EVERYTHING IN PRINTING, OFFICE SUPPLIES AND RUBBER STAMPS. SPECIALTIES: OFFICE STATIONERY, LEGAL BLANKS, SEALS, STENCILS, 21 SOUTH BROAD STREET. 

[black seal] OFFICE SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS.

[rectangular stamp] O. W. N DIVISION MAR 16 1901 RECEIVED.

ATLANTA, GA. 3 / 8 / 1901. 

Hon. H. Clay Evans,
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir: -- I wish to obtain Certificate from Washington, D. C. Pension Dept. of the fact that Martha (or Patty) Davis, widow of Micajah Davis, a Revolutionary War Soldier, received a pension from the Government. 
She died in Oct. 1844. I know of my own knowledge that she did receive a pension. 
So much importance is paid nowadays concerning pedigrees of horses, cows and dogs, I think it of equal importance that people should show a good record. 
Davis served in one of the North Caro. Regt, enlisted at Warrenton, lived in what is now Franklin Co. about 30 miles from Raleigh. I have a certificate from the Auditor of Accounts of N. C. certifying to service of Davis in Rev. War. Thanking you in advance for the favor, I remain, 
Very truly,
B. F. Bennett 
Grandson of Micajah Davis. 
The Pension money was collected by Thos. Judkins

[circular stamp] PENSION K MAR 11 1901 OFFICE U S
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19/143

[rectangular stamp] TO CHF [[Illegible] Action reply please APR 24 1907 through desk COMMISSIONER

[circular stamp] O. W. & N. DIV. APR 24 1907 FILES
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M

Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS, 
Washington, D. C. ---------, 190---
Hon Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington, D.C. 

Sir: 
I respectfully the request any data which the records of the Pension Bureau May Contain relative to the service of Micajah Davis in the Revolutionary War. He lived in North Carolina and went into the American Army from that State. He served in the Continental line and probably in a North Carolina Regiment but I do not know the name or number of any organization in which he served. His widow was pensioned about 1832 on account of his service. Micajah Davis was my great-grandfather, and this information is desired for the purpose of Application for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. 
Very respectfully, A. H. Davis
SED

[rectangular stamp] [Illegible] APR 24 1907. COMMISSIONER

[circular stamp] O. W. & N. DIV. APR 24 1907 FILES
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April 25, 1907.

Mr. A. H. Davis, 
Special Examination Division, 
Bureau of Pensions. 

Sir:

In reply to your letter received on the 24th instant, requesting a statement of the military services of Micajah Davis, you are advised that his widow. Martha Davis, (Widow's File 6969) was allowed pension on an application executed September 10, 1839, at which time she was sixty-seven years of age and a resident of Franklin county, North Carolina. 
She stated that she was married under the name of Martha Richards, February 1, 1787; that her husband was a resident of Franklin county (then called Bute county), North Carolina, and volunteered as a Drummer and Fifer in the Revolutionary War, during which he was in the battles of Brandywine, Monmouth, Guilford Court House and Eutaw Springs, and several others (not specified); he died March 4, 1802. 
It is further alleged that Micajah Davis enlisted in the Continental line about 1776 or 1777 marched to the North under Colonel John Patton, wintered at
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Mr. A. H. Davis. 

- 2 – 

Valley Forge and in 1780 he acted as a Drummer under General Hogan at The Pine Tree near Charleston, South Carolina * also enlisted in the North Carolina Line under General Butler and returned home after peace was made.
In 1838 his younger brother, James Davis, testified that soldier had eight children, but did not mention their names. 
No further data as to family. 

Very respectfully, 

Commissioner.

[written on the side] *Expression “deserted from the British" is not used for the reason that soldier may have been captured in the fall of Charleston, and “escaped” to re-enlist – in the N. C. troops.
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March 5, 1940 

BA-J/AWF Own
James Davis-S.2498 
James Davis-R2745 
Micajah Davis W.6969 [arrow pointing to name]

The Quartermaster General 
War Department 
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Sir: 
Reference is made to your letter of February 26, in which you request the Revolutionary War records of James Davis, Micajah (or Mijah) Davis, George Richards and James Richards, all of North Carolina, and in regard to whom you enclosed copies of records from North Carolina, also, a report from the office of the Adjutant General, War Department, this city, eight pages in all, returned herewith. 
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension found based upon service of either George Richards of James Richards, who served from North Carolina or applied for pension while a resident of that state. 
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War records of two soldiers, James Davis, of North Carolina, and Micajah Davis. 
These are the records of the only James Davises found on the Revolutionary War pension records of this office, who served with the North Carolina troops.

Very truly yours 

A. D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant 
to the Administrator 

all letters returned