Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6608, for Daniel Sutherland, North Carolina
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

[3-1776]

SERVICE
N. C.

Sutherland, Daniel 
or Southerland
Isabella

NUMBER
W.6608
B.L.Wt.27685-160-55

Born in Va.
CONTENTS
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

Georgia 31,103
Daniel Southerland
of Franklin Co. in the State of Georgia
who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Nelson of the Regt. Commanded by Col. Martin in the N. Carolina line for 12 months

Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia
at the rate of 40 Dollars - Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of May 1837 and sent to Thos. King, Esq. Carnesville, Geo.

Arrears to the 4th of March ‘37  240.00
Semi=anl. [annual] allowance ending 4 Sept. “ 20.00
$260.00

{Revolutionary Claim}
{Act June 7, 1832}

Recorded by D. Brown, Clerk,
Book E Vol. 6 Page 101
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

3714 Restoration
Georgia
Isabella Sutherland
widow of David
NC Sutherland
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 - cents per annum, to commence on 
the [crossed out - 3d February, 1853] 4th Sept. 1861 ending Jany. [January] 1st 1866

Certificate of Pension issued 4th day of August 1868 and sent to D. J. James & Co Washington, D. C. Pension payable to John A. Wimpy Administrator Certificate suit to Mr. Jr. K

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 3, 1853, Page 163 Vol. A. No 1.
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[left side] 36.686 Act Mar 3/55 Rev Apl 3/55 
Isabella Southerland 
Isabella Sutherland wid [widow] of Daniel Sutherland Private
Capt. Col S C mil 
[written through] 27685 is. May 6/56
War of the Revolution 
U S Pensioner act of Feb 3d 1833 No 3714 

Ad: 160 May 16/56 
Boyton 
M
J M Varnum Dahlonega Geo.

[right side] Cir. W. M. Varnum Aug 23/55
“ Same Sept 12/- 
Rev
Feby 53-No 3714 

Vol S 2 page 145,
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36.686


W. M. Varnum
Dahlonega
Georgia
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State of Georgia}
Lumpkin County} On this 24th day of March 1853. before me a Justice of the Peace in and foresaid County personally appeared Isabella Southerland aged 42 years, a resident of Lumpkin County State of Georgia who after being sworn in due form of the law declares that she is the widow of Daniel Sutherland, who was a Revolutionary private soldier of the State of N. Carolina and a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of forty dollars per annum that he lived in Franklin County and drew said pension until his death, that he died in said County and State 
That she is now a pensioner of the United States as his widow under the act of 3d February 1853, at the rate of forty dollars per annum. That she is unable to state the officers names under whom her said husband served in said war or to describe his services.
That she was married to the said Daniel Sutherland in Franklin County State of Georgia 
by one [blank]
That her name before said marriage was Isabelle Haygood that she has no family record of her marriage and has no knowledge of any record public or private of said act 
That for proof of her husbands services, and of her marriage as above state she would refer to the evidence upon which she obtained her pension. That she is now a widow. She makes this declaration in order to obtain the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act passed March 3d, 1853, never having received Bounty land, nor made any previous application 
M. C. Heaton 
Isabella [her X mark] Sutherland
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Personally appeared Henry Shelton & William [Drummond?] residents of Lumpkin County State of Georgia who upon their oaths declare that they are personally acquainted with Isabella Southerland and saw her make her mark to and acknowledge the foregoing declaration that they know her to be the reputed widow of Daniel Southerland a Revolutionary Pensioner - that she is now a pensioner as his widow, that she is the identicle [identical] person represented in the foregoing declaration, and is now a widow. 
Henry Shelton 
William [Drummond?]

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me this 24 day of March 1853. And I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons and that the claimant is the identical person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim. 
James Rutherford, J. Peace 

State of Georgia} 
Lumpkin County} I James Rutherford Clerk of the Inferior Court in and for said County do hereby certify that James Rutherford whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly commissioned and qualified as such Given under my hand & Seal of Office this the 24th day of March 1855 
James Rutherford C.I.C.
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State of Georgia} 
County of Lumpkin} ss 

On this 3rd day of March 1868 personally appeared before me, a clerk of the Superior Court in and for the County and State aforesaid John A. Wimpy of Dahlonega P. O. in the County of Lumpkin and State of Georgia, aged twenty nine years who being duly sworn, declares, that he is the Administrator of the estate of Isabella Southerland, deceased, late of Dahlonega in the County of Lumpkin and State of Georgia who was a pensioner of the United States on the rolls of the Savannah Georgia Pension Agency, and who died in Bradley County in the State of Tennessee on the 1st day of January 1866. 
He makes this declaration in order to obtain the arrears of Pension due the said Isabella Southerland deceased at the time of her death.
He further declares that neither he nor the said Isabella Southerland, in any manner aided or abetted the rebellion against the United States Government. 
D. E. James & Co of Washington D. C. are hereby this appointed his attorny [Attorney] to prosecute claim and to receive the
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certificate therefore 
Witnesses to signature John A Wimpy Admr [Administrator] of the estate of Isabella Southerland

 Also personally appeared W H. McCrosky and Lewis Rolston, residents of Dahlonega. in the County of Lumpkin and State Georgia of persons whom I certify to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn say they were present and saw John A. Wimpy sign his name to the foregoing declaration and know him to be the person he represents himself to be.
They further certify that they have been acquainted with the said declarant for [ten?] years, and were also acquainted Isabella Sutherland deceased for ten years, and they know from personal knowledge that neither of them ever aided or abetted the rebellion against the United States government, but were always true and loyal thereto. 
And they certify that they have no interest in this claim. 
W. H. McCrosky
Witnesses to Signatures Lewis Rolston
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Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of March 1868 and I certify that the contents were made known to all the affiants before subscribing there names or being sworn. And that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. 
W H McCrosky clk [Clerk]

[seal] FRANKLIN COUNTY GA
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th June 1832 =

State of Georgia} 
Franklin County} SS 
On this second day of May 1836, Personally appeared before the Court of Ordinary for said County, Daniel Southerland, a resident of Captain Ferraby's District in the County of Habersham and State aforesaid, aged about 70 years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832 - That he volunteered & entered the service of the United States in 1777 at Guilford Court house in the State of North Carolina where he then resided, under Capt. John Nelson, Colonels Paisley & Martin, Major Owen & Genl Rutherford [General Griffith Rutherford] were all commanding officers - was marched from Guilford Court house to the head of the Catawba River to a place called the Pleasant Gardens in the Indian nation where we were stationed for some time. From there he was marched to what was called the big Town house on the Tennessee River, which place we burnt together with several other towns & killed some of the Indians. He was then marched to the Valley Towns on Valley River, which towns we also burnt & cut down & destroyed the corn & everything else we could find belonging to the Indians. He was then marched back to the Pleasant Gardens where he was discharged. Served this tour three months - 
In April 1778, he again volunteered in Guilford County, N. Carolina under Capt. John Dooly and was
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marched to Fort Dooly in Wilkes County in the State of Georgia, where he remained for some time. He was then marched to Fort Heard, he thinks in the same County. He was then marched to the head of Long Creek, where he was stationed some time, during which time they had a skirmish with the Indians, when his Captain Thomas Dooly [Dooley] was killed [January 19, 1778] (Captain John Dooly being promoted to Col. - Thomas Dooly was put in his place) - he was then marched back by Fort Dooly to Guilford County, N Carolina where he was discharged. Served this tour, three months.
He again entered the service at Guilford Court house in May or June 1779 [1780] under Captain Oniel [probably Capt. Peter O'Neal] or Brashear [Capt. Asa Brashears], & was marched into South Carolina to join Genl Gates [General Horatio Gates], which we did about a day’s march from Camden, was in the Battle of Camden, or Gates' Defeat [August 15-16, 1780], before he joined Gates' army, he was marched to Salisbury and to the mouth of the Rocky River, at which place we had a skirmish with the Tories - from Gates Defeat he was marched back to Guilford County, N. Carolina, where he was discharged, having served this time three months. - 
He again entered the service at Guilford Court house, N. Carolina - in the fall or winter of 1780 -under Capt. May or Moore, but from some circumstance, Capt. May or Moore did not march with us, when he, declarant was appointed by Col. Martin to take the command of the company, which he did during this tour. We marched from Guilford down into Randolph & Chatham Counties after the Tories, Col. Fannin [David Fanning] being at their head, had several skirmishes with the Tories, after which he returned back to Guilford & was discharged by Col. Martin, having served this time three months - Served in all twelve months, nine months as a private, and three months as a Captain ---
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He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of any Agency in any State. The reason this declarant has made his Declaration in Franklin County, instead of Habersham where he resides, is because he lives nearly on the line, and being more Convenient for him than the County in which he resides.
Interrogatories of the Court --
[1st: When and in what year were you born?] 
[Answer] Was born in Prince William County in the State of Virginia in the year (he thinks) 1764. 
[2nd Have you any record of you age and if so, where is it?] 
[Answer] has no record of his age. 
[3rd Where were you living when called into service? Where have you lived since the Revolutionary War and where do you now live?] 
[Answer] Was living in Guilford County in the State of North Carolina has lived in Montgomery County in Virginia, in Surry County N. Carolina, in Pendleton District South Carolina, & in Habersham County in the State of Georgia where he now resides --
[4th How were you called into service; were you drafted; did you volunteer, or were you a substitute and if so for whom did you substitute?] 
[Answer] He always volunteered, never served as a Substitute. 
[5th State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops where you served, such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service.] 
[Answer] Col. Armstrong, Genl [General] Gates & Genl Green [General Nathanael Greene], were sometimes with the troops where he served, served under Col. Isaacs, Genl [General] Rutherford, & Col. Dooly, Col. Martin & Col. Paisley & Col. Davidson – has stated the General Circumstances of his services in the body of his Declaration. 
[6th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so by whom was it given; and what has become of it?]
[Answer] Did receive one discharge from Capt. Nelson but it is now lost or destroyed. He never received any Commission, but served as Captain under the order of Col. Martin. 
[7th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify to your character for veracity and good behavior and your services as a Soldier of the Revolution.]
[Answer] I [am] known to Rev. Littleton Meeks & Russell Davis who can testify to my character for veracity and their belief of my services as a Soldier of the Revolution.
Does not know of any person by whom he can prove his services more fully than he has done except by Isaac Horton who is infirm and lives in Hall County Ga., & by James Southerland Esq. of Pickens County S. Carolina, he does not know that they are now in life but will endeavor to obtain their Testimony, he also knows Mrs. Quilliam who now resides in Habersham & Michael Hutchins of Gwinnett County Georgia. 
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid. 
Daniel [his X mark] Southerland, 
Attested: Thos. King, Clk [Clerk]
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We Littleton Meeks a clergyman residing in the neighbourhood [neighborhood] & Rupel Davis residing in the same, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Daniel Southerland who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him about seventy years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood [neighborhood] where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. The said Meeks further states that he has been acquainted with Mr. Southerland ever since about the close of the Revolutionary war, and understood about that time and ever since that he had been a soldier of the Revolution – 
Littleton [his X mark] Meeks
Rupel Davis 

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Littleton Meeks who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the County of Franklin, and that Rupel Davis who has also signed the same are residents in the neighborhood of Declarant and are creditable persons, and that their statement to are entitled to credit.
Robert Williams J. I. C. 
G. B. Holbrook I. I. C. 
Noah Looney J. I. C.
Thomas Farmer J. I. C. 

I Thomas King Clerk of the Inferior Court of Franklin County State of Georgia do hereby that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Daniel Southerland for a Pension 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 11th day of January 1837 
Thos. King J. I. C.
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[duplicate] 

We Littleton Meeks a clergyman residing in the neighbourhood [neighborhood] & Rupel Davis residing in the same, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Daniel Southerland who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him about seventy years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood [neighborhood] where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. The said Meeks further states that he has been acquainted with Mr. Southerland ever since about the close of the Revolutionary war, and understood about that time and ever since that he had been a soldier of the Revolution – 
Littleton [his X mark] Meeks
Rupel Davis 

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Littleton Meeks who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the County of Franklin, and that Rupel Davis who has also signed the same are residents in the neighborhood of Declarant and are creditable persons, and that their statement to are entitled to credit.
Robert Williams J. I. C. 
G. B. Holbrook I. I. C. 
Noah Looney J. I. C.
Thomas Farmer J. I. C. 

I Thomas King Clerk of the Inferior Court of Franklin County State of Georgia do hereby that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Daniel Southerland for a Pension 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 11th day of January 1837 
Thos. King J. I. C.
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State of Georgia} 
County of Dawson} SS 
On this 20 day of April one thousand eight hundred Sixty Seven personally appeared before me John D Palmer Justice of the Inferior Court in said State and County the same being a Court of record, John F Lilly Admr [Administrator] Isabella Southerland, aged fifty three (53 years a resident of Dawson County, State of Georgia, who being duly sworn according to law, declare that Isabella Southerland is the identical person who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Savanah Georgia and whose pension certificate is herewith returned. That she resided from the first day of Jany [January[ 1861 up to the time of her death, on the 2nd Jany [January] AD 1865. in Lumpkin County Georgia and Bradley County East Tennessee which latter place she was forced to refuge on account of her loyalty to the Government of the United States. That during this period her means of subsistance [subsistence] has been laboring with her daughter and receiving some assistance from the Government of the United States in the way of subsistance [subsistence] Supplies And that she has not born arms against the Government of the United States or in any manner encouraged the rebels or manifested a sympathy with their cause And that she was last paid her pension, on the fourth day of September AD 1860 
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the pension rolls and of obtaining a new pension certificate such as she maybe be entitled to under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the pension Office to substantiate her Original Claim 
John F. Lilly 
Admr [Administrator] Isabella Southerland
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Also personally appeared Silas Palmour and Reuben H Moss residents of the County of Dawson State of Georgia persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit - and who being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and said John P Lilly Admr [Administrator] of Isabella Southerland, sign his name to the foregoing declaration and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with him that he is the identical person he represents himself to be and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim 
Silas Palmour 
Reuben H. Moss 
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of April A D 1867 and I hereby certify that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim 
John D Palmer J. I. C.
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W. M. Varnum
Dahlonega
Georgia
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State of Georgia}
Lumpkin County} On this the 7th day of May 1853 in open Court personally appeared Isabella Southerland aged 56 years a resident of Lumpkin County State of Georgia and after being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Daniel Sutherland who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States in the Georgia Roll at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum that she was married to the said Daniel Sutherland in Franklin County State of Georgia in or about the year 1829 in April about the 6th day of said month that her name before her marriage to the said Sutherland was Isabella Haygood that her husband the said Daniel Sutherland died in the month of September 1837 and that she has remained his widow up to the present time 
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining a Pension under the act of Congress passed on the s.d. [said] day of February 1853 
Test W. M. Varnum 
Jas R Lawkin ordinary
Isabella [her X mark] Sutherland 

Given under my hand and seal of Office at Dahlonega this the 7th day of May 1853 
Jas R Lawkin ordinary
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State of Georgia}
Lumpkin County} On this the 28th day of September 1853 before the subscriber personally appeared Isabella Sutherland and after being duly sworn according to law states that she has record of her marriage to Daniel Sutherland and she further states that she has through an agent written to find out of there was a public record of her marriage in Franklin County but is informed that there is no record of said marriage to be found 
Test W. M. Varnum Isabela [her X mark] Sutherland

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day & year above written 
James Rutherford J. Peace 

State of Georgia}
Lumpkin County} I James Rutherford Clerke of the Inferior Court of said County do hereby certify that James Rutherford whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit is an acting Justice of the Peace duly commissioned as such 
Given under my hand and Seal of Office Oct. 3d. 1853 
James Rutherford C. I. C
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Georgia}
Lumpkin Co.} By the Court of Ordinary Whereas Isabella Southerland late of said County, deceased, died intestate, having while she lived and at the time of her death, divers goods, chattels, rights and credits, within the County aforesaid, by means whereof the full disposition and power of granting the administration of all and singular, the goods, chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased, and also a final dismission from the same, to the Court aforesaid, does of right belong; and said court desiring that the goods, chattels, rights and credits of said deceased, may be well and truly administered, and legally disposed of, do hereby grant unto John A. Wimpy full power by the virtue of these presents, to administer the goods, chattels, rights and credits of said deceased, which to her in her life time and at the time of her death, did belong; and ask, demand, sue for, receive the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound, so far forth as his assets will extend, according to law, and there the ballance [balance] justly to pay over to the legal heirs and distributers of the said deceased, And the said John A. Wimpy having given bond and security, and taken the oath and performed all other requisites required by law, necessary to his just qualification as Ad
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[Ad]ministrator is by order of said Court, and by virtue of these presents ordained constituted and appointed Administrator of all and singular the goods, chattels, rights and credits of said deceased. 
Given under my hand and official Signature, this 2d day of March, 1868.
W. A. Burnside {L.S.} 

Georgia} 
Lumpkin Co.} I, William A Burnside, Ordinary in and for said County and State do hereby certify, that the above and foregoing is a true copy of the Letters of Administration granted to John A. Wimpy, on the estate of Isabella Southerland, as appears of record in my office \
Given under my hand and seal of office, this 5th day of March, 1868. 
W. A. Burnside, Ordinary, L. C.

[Illegible seal]
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36.686 Isabella Southerland Refd [referred] to Boynton Aug 18/55
36679 Matilda Perdew ad. 80 Apl. 5/56 Wt sent to W. W. Varmine Dahlonega Geo.
55372 Eliz. Howell 
55371 Philip Vanhorn ad Apl [April] 29.-80 sent to R. B. Lewis Dahlonega Geo.
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27685

[Illegible]
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United States of America 

Georgia} 
Dawson County}

I do solemnly swear or affirm in the presence of Almighty God that I will henceforth faithfully support protect and defend the constitution of the United States and the union of the states thereunder and that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all Laws and proclamations which have been made during the [Illegible 2 words] with referance [reference] to the emancipation of slaves so help me God 
John F Lilly 

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of April 1867 
John D. Palmer J. I. C.
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[circular stamp] DAHLONEGA SEP 6
 [stamped] FREE
Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington D. C.

[written sideways] Isabella Sutherland Reg. 3 m 55 – No 36686
Ad 3 p – 53 3714
Boynton
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Pension Office 
Oct 20. 185[cut off]
Sir,
Please report time of last payment to, or death of within named pensioner 

Respectfully 
F. Burt Esqr [Esquire]
3 Aud [3rd Auditor] for Commr [Commissioner]
Present.

Daniel Southerland Act 1832 $40.00 p. an [per annum] Died 20th Feby 1838, Paid to his death. 
F. Burt Auditor
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W. M. Varnum
Dahlonega
Georgia
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State of Georgia} 
Lumpkin County} On this the 28th day of September 1853 before the subscribed a Justice of the Peace personally appeared Henry Shelton aged years a resident of said County whose statements are entitled to full credit and after being duly sworn according to law declares that he has been acquainted with Isabela Sutherland for about 22 years that he became acquainted with her and her husband Daniel Sutherland in Habersham County in said State who were living together as husband and I wife that he understood that they were married a few years before he first saw them that he never heard their marriage questioned by any one that the said Daniel & Isabela Sutherland lived together as husband & wife until the death of the said Daniel Sutherland which occurred in the spring of 1838, according to his recollection that the said Isabela still remains his widow & that he has no interest in the claim for a Pension under prosecution by her 
[signed] Henry Shelton 

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day & year above written 
James Rutherford, J. Peace

State of Georgia} 
Lumpkin County} I James Rutherford Clerk of the Inferior Court of said County do hereby certify that James Rutherford whose genuine signature appears to the forgoing affidavit is an acting Justice of the Peace 
Given under my hand & seal of Office 30 Oct 1853 
James Rutherford C, I, C
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State of Georgia} 
Habersham County} 
On this 22nd day of December 1853 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Russell Davis aged forty five years a resident of the County & State aforesaid and well known to me as entitled to full credit, who being sworn in due form of law makes the following Statements that about the year 1824 he became well acquainted with Daniel Sutherland and his reputed wife Isabella Sutherland then residents of Franklin County Georgia, that they were at that time living together as husband and wife and were so considered by all who knew them that the said Daniel Sutherland was a reputed Revolutionary soldier and commenced drawing a pension as such about the year 1835, 1836, that this deponant [deponent] assisted said Sutherland in getting proof of his services and establishing his claim, and attended to the collection of his semiannual allowance for him until the time of his death, that he drew at the rate of [blank] dollars per annum, that he died in Habersham County, and according to papers and accounts in deponants [deponents] possession his death
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occured [occurred] on the twentieth (twenty eighth) day of February eighteen hundred and thirty eight (1838) And deponant [deponent] further states that until his death, said Daniel & Isabella Southerland lived together as husband & wife, and that their lawful marriage was never disputed or doubted by any one, that the said Isabella Southerland has never married but is still a widow and now lives in [blank] County Georgia, and as deponant understands has applied for a pension - He further swears that he is not interested in said pension 
Russel Davis 

Sworn to & subscribed before me} 
the day and year above written} 
Bird Cash JP

Personally appeared before me the subscribed Mrs. Nancy Davis aged 46 years a resident of Habersham County Georgia, and known to me as worthy of full credit who being sworn in due form of the law states that she is well acquainted with the facts as stated by Russel Davis in the foregoing affidavit, that she is a daughter of the said Daniel Sutherland therein described by a former wife, that about the year she thinks 1819, her said father married
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Isabella Hegwood [Haywood] in Franklin County Georgia that she did not witness said marriage, but was living near and heaved all about it, and understood they were married by Esqr.[Esquire]  Quilliam that they lived together as husband & wife until the death of her father that she cannot recollect to speak positively of the date but to the best of her recollection it occurred at the time stated in the foregoing affidavit to wit on the 20th day of February 1838, that his widow the said Isabella Southerland has never since married, that she is now a widow and living in [blank] County Georgia. 
And she further swears that she is in no her way interested in her claim to a pension 
Attest A. Randolph Nancy [her X mark] Davis

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. And I certify that “twenty eighth” on second page and first line was erased and “twentieth” interlined before signing. I further certify that I am in no way interested in the claim to which the foregoing testimony relates. 
Bird Cash J.P.
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State of Georgia} 
Habersham County} 
I, James E. Griggs Clerk of the Inferior Court of said County do hereby certify that Bird Cash Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the two foregoing affidavits, is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified. 
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court at Clarksville Geo. this 27th day of December 1853. 
James E. Griggs, C. I. C. 

[written sideways] Boynton Recd [Received] Feby [February] 17th 1834
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[circular stamp] DAHLONEGA MAR 27
Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington D. C.

[written sideways] 36686  9
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
[fancy border on top of page]
GEORGIA, Dawson County.
BY THE COURT OF ORDINARY OF SAID COUNTY. 
WHEREAS Isabella Southerland late of said county, deceased, died intestate, having, while lived, and at the time of his death, divers goods, chattels, rights and credits within the county aforesaid, by means whereof the full disposition and power of granting the administration of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased, and also a final dismission from the same, to the Court aforesaid, does of right belong; and said court desiring that the goods, chattles [chattels], rights and credits of the said deceased, may be well and truly administered, and legally disposed of do hereby grant unto John F. Lily -- full power, by the tenure of these presents, to administer the goods, chattels, rights and credits of said deceased, which to us in her lifetime, and at the time of her death, did belong; and to ask, demand, sue for, receive the same, and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound, so far forth as his assets will extend, according to law, and then the ballance [balance] justly to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceased. And the said John H. Lily, having given bond and security and taken the oath, and performed all other requisites required by law, necessary to his just qualification, as Admis [Administrator] is, by order of said court, and by virtue of these presents ordained, constituted and appointed Administrator all and singular, the goods, chattels, rights and credits of said deceased. 
Given under my hand and official signature, this 1st day of April 1867. 
Daniel Fowler L. S (adms [Administrator])
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Auraria Ga.
April 26th 1867 
Hon Joseph H Barrett 
Dear Sir 
Enclosed I send you Mr. Sutherland pension papers. The Certificates of Mr. Johnson & Clements - are rather informal, though all the facts - are given I think Mr. Shelton, the heir at law is an unrated. I hope that you will give this - Matter your earlies consideration I could prove Mr. S ---death and continual legacy by many witnesses 
Yours Respectfully &c 
John F. Lilly
Post Office Auraria Lumpkin Co. Geo.
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Georgia} 
Lumpkin County} I Bery J Davis Clerk of the Superior County in & for said County do hereby certify that McDuffie R Moore is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County duly Commissioned & Sworn as such and that full faith and credit ought to be had and given to all his official acts as such Given under my hand and seal at office in Dahlonega Ga. this 8th day of April 1847 
Bird Davis CR Sup Court Lumpkin Co. Ga.
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[note very faint illegible writing]

R. Moore McDuffie

Bradley 2nd January 55

April McDuffie R Moore J.P Matilda [her x mark] [Illegible] 

Henry Shelton
April 8 McDuffie R Moore JP
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

Revy WIDOW, &c. Own
File No. 6608
Isabella Sutherland Wid. David Sutherland
Pvt. Rev War 

Act: Feby 3rd/53 
Index: -- Vol. M, Page 254

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

3.714 
Georgia 
Isabella Sutherland 
widow of Daniel who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private 

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. 

Certificate of Pension issued 20th day of Febry [February] / 54 and sent to H. M. Varnum Dahlonega Ga. [Illegible] 

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 154 Vol. A

32 

[written sideways] Reg 3 M 55 – No 36686
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Decl [Declaration]

Proof [of marriage?] Name & Proof of loyally of heirs
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

Application [No. crossed out] Restoration to Pen Rolls 
Certificate No. …..
Name of Soldier ……
Co ….. Regiment ….. 
Residence …..
P. O. Address Dahlonega Ga.
Name of Heir Isabella Southerland 
Guardian's Name ….
Ex'r. John A. Wimpey 
Agent or other person D. E. Semes J. P.
Information Desired Conclusion of case which was filed June 11. 1868 
D. E. Semes A. C. 
No proof of loyalty or pension or claimant 
Two certificates of Adm have been filed.

[Illegible]
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

Restoration 3714
Brief in the case of Isabella Sutherland Widow of David Sutherland - Dahlonega County Lampkin County and State of Georgia 20 See Act Feb 3. 1853

CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE, 
PROOF EXHIBITED, 

Suspended Pension at $40.00 pr annum & paid up to Sept 4, 1866 certificate returned. 
Pensioner died Jany [January] 1. 1866. It is proved that the was legal & remained a widow to date of death. 
(Roll of Col.) 
Restored July 30. 1868 to a pension at $40.00 per annum Commencing Sep. 1860 & commencing July 1 1866 pable [payable] to John A. Wimpy Administrator for loyal legal heirs – 
Name and residence of Agent. 
D. E. Semes &c Present
W E Frask
Examining Clerk.
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE. 

This oath is required from pensioners once, (on the first payment to new ones,) who are native born, or have been naturalized. If a ward, from the guardian, and whenever there is a change of guardian, if dead, from the person or persons executing the vouchers. When those of foreign birth have not resided in the United States, the magistrate may certify to the same; but if they have, and do not owe allegiance, it should be properly explained. When a pension has been increased, and the oath has been previously furnished, it will not be required again of the pensioner. 
I, John A. Wimpey [crossed out - a pensioner of the United States], do solemnly Swear that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States against all enemies, whether domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true [ink blot] allegiance, and loyalty to the same, any ordinance, resolution, or law of any State Convention or Legislature to the contrary notwithstanding; and further, that I do this with a full determination, pledge, and purpose, without any mental reservation or evasion whatsoever; and, further, that I will well and faithfully perform all the duties which may be required of me by law: So help me God. 
(Two witnesses when mark is made.)
John A Wimpey 

State of George} 
County of Lumpkin} SS. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 28th day of March, 1868. 
W H McCloskey Clerk
Supr [Superior] Court of Lumpkin
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The State of South Carolina} 
Pickens District} Before me William L. Keith Clerk of the Court and by Virtue of Office Justice of the Quorum -- Personally appeared James Southerland [Pension # S.21991] Esquire a Citizen of said District and made oath and upon oath saith that he was well acquainted with one Mr. Daniel Southerland who lived in North Carolina Gilford [Guilford] County in the time of the Revolutionary War who served a Tour of duty of three months against the Indians I think the Over Hill Indians some time before Gates' Defeat -- And further says upon oath that the said Daniel Southerland served another three months Tour as light Infantry with this deponent under the Command of Col. Davidson and Maj. John Armstrong and Capt. Essey Basaur against the British at Gates defeat in South Carolina near Camden. Also saith on oath that the said Daniel Southerland served another Tour (but not recollected the Term of time) against the Tories near the Shallow Ford on the Yadkin River in North Carolina nor don't recollect the commander but recollect of his starting and returning home. 
Also the said Daniel Southerland served another Tour with this deponent – he thinks about three months against the Tories under the command of Col. Paisley and I think Capt. Moore in Randolph County & Chatham N. C. as they was drafted for three months but he thinks
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they did not serve their time quite out this deponent being aged and infirm don't recollect the dates of his services. Sworn to the 23rd day of August A.D. 1836}
Before William L. Keith}
CC & Exoff Qu.}
[Signed] James Southerland 

I Miles M. Norton a Notary Public & Ex. Officio Justice of Quorum hereby certify that I am well acquainted with James Southerland who has made the above affidavit, and that he is a man in every way worthy of credit 
Miles M. Norton 
Notary Public & Ex off J.2. 

I William L. Keith Clerk of the Court for Pickens District in the State of South Carolina do hereby certify that James Southerland whose signature appears to the above affidavit is a Citizen of this District and a man who has serviced as a Justice of the peace and Quorum for about twenty years past - and is a man who is entitled to confidence 
And I further certify that he had come before me and made the above affidavit in due form
Given under my hand and seal of Office the 23rd day of August 1836 – 
William L. Keith 
Clerk of the Court 
for Pickens District
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State of Georgia} 
Lumpkin County} On this the 14th day of July 1853 before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared James Bryan aged 61 years a resident of said County & a person whose statements are entitled to credit and after being duly sworn says that he was well acquainted with Daniel Sutherland deceased who was revolutionary Pensioner on the Georgia Roll and that Isabela Sutherland who is applying for a Pension as his widow is the widow of said Daniel Sutherland he further states that he was well acquainted with the said Daniel & Isabela in his life time that they lived together as husband & wife but he states that he did not see them married but has no doubt that they were legally married & that she still remains his widow & he further swears that he has no interest in said claim 
[signed] James Bryan 
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day & year above written 
James T. Barrett J P
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State of Georgia} 
Lumpkin County} I James Rutherford Clerk of the Inferior Court in & for said County do hereby certify that James T Barrett whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing deposition is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified as such
Given under my hand & Seal of Office this the 14th day of July 1853 
James Rutherford C. I. C
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

Treasury Department 
Third Auditor's Office, 
August 4, 1868

Sir,
In this reply to your letter of this date I have to inform you that the pension of Isabella Southerland appears to have been last paid under 2nd section of Act 3rd February, 1853, Georgia roll, to 4 September 1860. 
Very Respectfully 
[AM Gangower ?]
Acting Auditor 

Hon. C. C. Cox 
Commissioner of Pensions
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

Brief in the case of Isabella Sutherland widow of Daniel Habersham County and State of Georgia act of February 3, 1853 

Claim, (original " or " for increase.) 

Proof exhibited, (if original.) 

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. 
Husband a pensioner under act of 1832 at $40 per annum is paid to his death Feb. 20th 1838)

Allowed $40 per annum to commence Feb 2/53
(If for increase.) 
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? 
Marriage proved by credible witnesses Death of husband proved by Auditor report Identity & Widowhood proved by credible witnesses 

Name and residence of Agent 
W. M. Varnum 
Dahlonega Ga. 
Examining Clerk. 
J H Gray
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

OFFICE OF 
D. E. SOMES & CO. 
SOLICITORS OF PATENTS AND CLAIMS, 
476 Seventh Street, opposite Post-Office, 
Washington, D.C. June 11" 1868 

Hon Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington D.C. 

Sir 
We enclose herewith the claim of John A. Wimpy, Administrator for Arrears of Pension due Mrs. Isabella Sutherland deceased, a widow of a soldier of 1812 
Very truly yours 
D. E. Somes &Co.
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June 12. 1868. 
in the case of So.

Sir, 
There seems to have been two ad. app.c [applications] neither of them can as such Expectable the agt. of the local legal heirs of Isabella Sutherland deceased pensioner.

[stamp] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE JUN 12 1868
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Carnesville January 1837 

J L Edwards Esqr 
Commissioner of Pensions 

Dear Sir 

Inclosed [Enclosed] I send you Mr. Daniel Southerlands Declaration in order to obtain a pension under the act of Congress of 1832. His declaration was made in May last but he has not from some cause been able until now to procure his testimony, particularly that of Mr. Hutchens, he has not been able to obtain the testimony of Mr. Horton & Mrs. Quillian, but he suppose the testimony now sent to wit, that of James Southerland & Mr. Hutches will be fully sufficient as they both prove actual service, 
I have the honor to be very 
Reputfully your obt servt [Respectfully your obedient servant]
Tho. King
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Georgia}
Gwinnett County} Personally appeared before me Isaac Gilbert a Justice of the peace in and for said County Michael Hutchings who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with Daniel Southerland of Habersham County who he is informed is now applying for a pension in the time of the Revolutionary War --
Here the deponent Michael Hutchings states that Daniel Southerland lived in Guilford County North Carolina at the time he done Service in the time of the Revolutionary war in behalf of the United States he Entered into Service in the above said County and was under the Command of Capt. Asa Barshears [Asa Brashears] and Served that tower three months Entered into the service again in Guilford County North Carolina under the command of Capt. Dooly and was marched into Georgia & Served that tower three months. 
Sworn to and subscribed} 
before me this 2nd day} 
of January 1837} 
Isaac Gilbert J. P. 
Michael [his X mark] Hutchings

Georgia} 
Gwinnett County} I William Maltbie Clerk of the Inferior Court of said County hereby certify that Isaac Gilbert whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit as a subscribing witness is an acting Justice of the Peace for said County & that full faith & credit ought to be had & given to his attestation as such 
Given under my hand this 2nd day of January 1837. Wm. Maltbie C.I.C
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Claim of Isabella Sutherland 
Bounty Land 
Act March 3, 1853, 
No 36,686

WM. Varnum Dahlonega Geo.
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Dahlonega Geo.
Sept. 6, 1855

Commissioner of Pensions} 
Washington, D.C.}
Sir: In relation to the claim of Isabella Sutherland No, 36, 686 - act 1855 and upon which a report was made on the 23. Ult. Stating that the Revolutionary services of Daniel Southerland husband of applicant does not appear of record in this office" - I would beg leave to enquire if the evidence upon which she was allowed a pension under the act of 3 February 1853, is not of record in the Pension Office. And if it may not be considered the kind of "Record evidence,” contemplated in the act of 3 March 1855? – 
The certificate of Pension may be found “Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 154, Vol. A.” 
H. R. Weightman Clk [Clerk]
If it is held that the evidence referred to is not that kind of evidence required by the law will the office be kind enough to refer me - from the original papers of Daniel Sutherland husband of the applicant - to when the “Record Evidence" May be found. It cannot be presumed that the widow
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(who married Daniel Sutherland at comparatively a recent date) can nor have any knowledge of her deceased husbands services, not in the State in which he served. 
Very Respty [Respectfully]
W. M. Varnum
by A. Rudolph
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R. B. Lewis 
Dahlonega Geo. 

see within 
Ref. to Mr. Boynton 
55372 E. Howell 
36679 M. Perdue 27685
36686 I. Southerland 
55371 P Vanhorn 
27685 
160
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Dahlonega Ga. 
March 26th/56
Comiss [Commissioner] of Pensions, 
Sir,
Yours of the 20th Just came to hand yesterday – 
In reply to it, I give you the names and the number of his or her application. 
Mrs. Isabella Sutherland No 36686 – Just her declaration about 1st May 1855
Mrs. Matilda Perdew No. 36679 sent her declaration about the 1st May 1855 
Mrs. Elizabeth Howell No. 55372, sent her declaration about the 1st Apl [April] 1855 
Philip Panton No 55371 sent his declaration about 12th March 1855

Yours respectfully 
R. B. Lewis
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

Mrs. Sutherland 

Payment to be made at Savannah by James S. Morel Esq. Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Georgia 

Payable on the 4th September and 4th March 
[Illegible words too light to decipher] 

Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 154, Vol. A.

H. R. Weightman Clerk.
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WIDOW’S PENSION.

I certify that in conformity with the 2d [2nd] section of the act of February 3, 1853, Isabella Sutherland widow of Daniel Sutherland who was a private in the revolutionary war,
is inscribed on the Pension list at the rate of Forty -- dollars [crossed out - and cents] per annum, commencing on the 3d [3rd] of February 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this twentieth day of February one thousand eight hundred and fifty four

R W Clelland
Secretary of the Interior.

Examined and Countersigned

L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions.
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Carnesville 8 May 1837 

J L Edwards Esqr [Esquire]
Commr [Commissioner] of Pension 

Sir 

Your favor of the 26 int is received and in reply I have to inform you that as Mr. Southerland cannot be allowed any pay for his services as Captain you will hereto send a [Illegible] for his services as a private soldier – 
I have the honor to be very 
respectfully your obt Servt [Obedient Servant]
Tho. King