Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 981, for Charles Priestly, South Carolina
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(8-1776)

SERVICE  S C 
 Priestly, Charles 
    Polly                                       NUMBER  W. 981
                                   


CONTENT
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Dead 
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 , from 4 Sept 1834 to 19 Jany 1835  the day of his death. Agt. notified 12 Nov 1839. 

22270 East Tennessee 
Charles Priestly  of Morgan Co. in the State of Tennessee who was a  pr. Infantry  & Cavalry in the compy.  commanded by Captain [John] Foster of the Regt commanded by Col. [Thomas] Polk in the S. Carolina line for 11 mo Pri Inf, 10d  Cal. 
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 88 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1831. 
Certificate of Pension issued  the 18 day of Oct.  1833  and sent to Levi  Trewhitt Morgan C.H. Ten. 
Arrears to the 4th of Sept '33 $220.82 Semi-anl. allowance ending Mar '34  44.16 = $ 264.98 
Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832.  Recorded by Danl Boyd Clerk, Book E. Vol. 7 Page 56
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State of Tennessee Morgan County
On this 25th day of May 1833 personally appeared before me Thomas Jack a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid & one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas & quarter sessions for said County Charles Priestly the applicant named in the foregoing amended declaration for a pension, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following amendment to the foregoing annexed declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th 1833, that from old age and consequent loss of
memory, he cannot now recollect the dates of the year when he entered the service of the United States but he was drafted for 3 months was when drafted living in the State of South Carolina Cashaw [Kershaw] County, he entered the service under Lieutenant William Cook, his Captain's name he cannot now recollect as he was a stranger to him before he was drafted & put under his command, he believes that the Colonel who commanded at Charleston in the Regiment which he was in, was by the name of Little [Colonel Archibald Lytle], his Major's name who commanded at the Battle he does not now recollect but he well recollects Lieutenant Cook's name because he was an acquaintance to him and a neighbor to him before they went into the service, he recollects his
Captain to have
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a man of fair complexion & of common size the two tours that he substituted for to wit 3 months for John Priestly & 3 months for Andrew Priestly he was at Charleston both
times when he substituted and one was a continued service after the other, applicant was not out of the militia service from the time he was drafted when living in Kershaw County South Carolina until he enlisted for 5 months under Captain [John] Hampton & Colonel [Andrew] Williamson and the whole of which service was rendered in the Barracks at Charleston and was that of a private and did not follow any civil pursuit bore arms the whole time and was both times of his substitution under the officers that he was under  he does not know the Chartered limits of the State of South Carolina but supposes that most of his marches when he was out the 5 months of his enlisted service to have been in the State of South Carolina
he well recollects the several places to which he was marched, as set out in his original declaration to wit, from Charleston to Keewee, from Keewee across the mountain to Middletown, from Middletown to Savannah town, & from Savannah Town back to Keewee His 2nd Enlistment was a regular also for 9 months, as set out in his original declaration that from old age & consequent loss of memory he cannot now recollect the precise length of time from the time he enlisted near Charlotte North Carolina, until he was furloughed home as a minute man
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from Moon's Creek on Dan River, but according to the best of his recollection it was not less than 3 months and that from the time he entered the service (after being furloughed home as aforesaid) and rendezvoused at the ten mile house, until he was discharged at Bacon's
Bridge was not less than 6 months, that on his march from ten mile house & between that & Purrysburg, he was transferred from under the command of Major [Wm] Armstrong to Colonel [Thomas] Polk & placed under the command of Captain Goodin, Lieutenant Hilton, Adjutant Allcorn, Colonel Little [Archibald Lytle], who he continued under the command of Purrysburg & from there to the mouth of Brier Creek or near there, when they went to aid General Ash [John Ashe], but did not reach him in
time, & then to Stono was commanded by his last aforesaid officers in the Battle at Stono [Ferry], and was then marched under them to Bacon's Bridge, that during all of the last aforesaid service he was a private & followed no civil pursuit.
That at the time of making the original declaration until now there was no clergyman residing in his neighborhood with whom he was acquainted with it was then out of his power & still is out of his power to obtain the testimony of a clergyman to his character for veracity and
soldier of the revolution.
quest 1st Where and in what year were you born.
Answer. I do not know the year but from
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information I was born in Richmond County  State of North Carolina. Quest. 2nd . Have you any record of your age and if so where is it. Answer. I never had any record of my age. Quest. 3. Where were you living when called into service and where have you lived since the revolutionary war and where do you now live. Answer. I lived in the State of South Carolina  Cashaw  County  when  I was drafted and was at Charleston when I  substituted  and was at Charleston when I enlisted for five months and went after the Indians. I lived in North Carolina and in about sixteen miles  of Charlotte when I enlisted for nine months , and I lived at the last aforesaid place  when listed for the ten months. I have since the revolutionary war lived in the State of South Carolina , in North Carolina  Tennessee & now lives Morgan County Tennessee. 
Question 4. How were you called into service , were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute  and if a substitute for whom . Answer. I was drafted for three months , substituted  three months for John Priestly  & substituted three months  again for Andrew Priestly  then enlisted for five months  & then
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enlisted for nine months & then enlisted for ten months-
Quest 5 State the names of those of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served, such continental and malitia Regiments as you can recollect and the General Circumstances of your services
Answer I was acquainted with Captain John Hampton, Captain Edward Hampton, Captain Davis, Col Williamson, Major Armstrong, Col Polk, Genl [Benjamin] Lincoln,
Captain Goodin, Lieutenant Hilton,
adjudant Allcom. Col. Little [Archibald Lytle] & Genl [Thomas Sumter]
Sumpter.
I was first drafted taken to Charleston had no Battle, substituted two three  months Tours, was stationed at
Charleston in the Barracks the whole of the time, enlisted at Charleston & was marched against the Indians to Keewee Indian Town, we left our horses there and marched over the mountain to Middletown had
an engagement with the Indians before we reached Middletown & defeated the Indians then marched to Savannah town & then marched back to Keewee. When I enlisted in the State of North Carolina I also marched through Salisbury & then through Guilford, & then on to Moons
Creek on Dan River & was stationed there
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while there furloughed home as a minute man, was then called on a little before Christmas and rendezvoused at the 10 mile house, then marched to Purrysburg, then marched to aid General Ashe at the mouth of Briar Creek but did not reach him in time & then marched to & was in the Battle at Stono then was marched to Bacon's Bridge & was there taken sick with the fever. I enlisted for 10 months as a light horseman, was marched under General Sumter to Columbia on the Congaree River opposite to where the British Army lay, when the British Army moved down the Country General Sumter pursued them, & continued to annoy them but never had any Battle with them, & when the British Army took shipping General Sumter returned up the country.
quest 6 did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it signed and
what has become of it
Answer I received but one & that was signed by General Sumter and that I sold to Daniel Winchester
quest 7 State the names of the persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and
who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of
the revolution
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answer I am known to Hyram Cromwell, John Duncan, Jacob Ragon, Allen Bargan, Point Bargan,
Henry Bargan, & Thomas Scott
Charles Priestly, X his mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid
S/ Thomas Jack, Justice of the peace

I Thomas Jack do hereby declare my opinion  that the above Named applicant was a revolutionary soldier
 & served as he states and certify
that there is no clergyman residing in the Neighbourhood of the applicant and that he is very old man and believes that in consequences of old age & infirmity he has sustained great loss of memory and that the foregoing  [Illegible] Given under my hand this 25th day of May 1833-
s/ Thomas Jack
Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee Morgan County
I Elijah Lavender Clerk of the
Court of pleas and Quarter sessions
for the County of Morgan aforesaid do hereby certify Thomas Jack
before whom the foregoing amended
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declaration was made is a justice of the peace and one of the Justices of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn and that full faith & Credit is entitled to be given to his official acts as such, and his signature to said amended declaration is in his own proper hand writing. And further certify that this day the publick seal of office for said court was attached to the Clerks certificate that is to the original
annexed declaration that said seal has been procured for said Court since the making of said certificate
Given under my hand & publick
seal of office this 25th day of
May 1833 Elijah Lavender Clerk
by his deputy Thomas S Lea
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5564
Knoxville Tennessee
Polly Priestly
widow of Charles Priestly
who was a Pri of Cavalry
in the S. Carolina Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
41 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the
24 day of May 1844 and sent to
R. A. Dabney
Lick Creek Clinton Co. Kentucky
Act of March 3, 1843
Recorded in Book A Vol 1 Page 221

Rep 24 May 44
Paid at Treasury, under act 6 April, 1838 from 4 March 1844 to 28th
Dec. 1844
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20064
Chas Priestly
7 Morgan Co.
private of Cavalry & infantry
2 yrs
Pr Infy 14 mo 46.66
pr Cav 10 m 41.67
= $88.33

East

Levi Frewhill
Morgan CH
T
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Pension Office
May 7th 1833
Sir
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. the notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: }). You will, when
you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the service of Charles Priestly Morgan Co T.
Period when the service was rendered.
Drafted year after Snowy Campaign
Duration of the claimant's service. 3 months
Rank of the claimant. Pri.
Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Lt. [William] Cook
Country through which he marched. S. C.
Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Kershaw Dist. SC, 85 or 90
Evidence by which the declaration is supported. Traditionary
substituted 3 m.
do 3 m.
enlisted 5 m. Capt. [John] Hampton
Names and Rank of the General and Field officers.
Col. [Andrew] Williamson
Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Skirmishes
enlisted {not specified} Major [William] Armstrong Col. Polk NC
again {not specified} Genl [Benjamin] Lincoln
Battle of Stono Ferry NC
again 10 mo. Pr. Cav. Capt Foster Genl Sumpter [Thomas Sumter] SC

I am respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS
Commissioner of Pensions
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                                                    REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been constructed to extent, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State Troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, etc., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefit of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual
military service.  Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops.
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.
3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.
4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in the Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicants reside. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.

                                                                   DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
                                            State Territory, or District of
                                             County of
On this             day of                                personally appeared (a) before  
          A B. a resident (b) of                              in the county of                        and State, Territory, or District of           aged (c)            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 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d)           , with.        and served in the                (e) regiment of the line,                under the following named offices:

(Here set forth the names and ranks of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service ; (and if he server under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particlar period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.)

He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.                                           A. B.
        (And then will follow the certificate of the Court.)

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I                                                                                     of the Court of
do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of                                                                       for a pension.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and seal of office (i) this 
                         day of                                          &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the name of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.

Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers, or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and the State Troops of Virginia, will make and
subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz: 

(k) We, A.B., a Clergyman, residing in the                             and C.D. residing in (the same) hereby certify that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.

Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
(And then will follow the certificate of the Court)
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and 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 A.B. and that C.D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.

I Clerk of Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the orginal proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for pension.

 In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal
 of office, this day of &c.

Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the orginal discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath and will then procure, if possible , the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail hid personal knowledge of the service oh the applicant, and such circumstance connected therewith as may have a tendency to throw lightupon the transaction.

If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all material facts, which can be used in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his
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 will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, it one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. 

All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case. 

The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute?  And if a substitute, for whom? 
5. 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 services.
6.
(To a Soldier.)  Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
(To an Officer. ) Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.  

The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.  

The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons-one of whom should be nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, fromtheir acquaintance with him; that they believe he is of the age he represents,and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certity to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.

The traditionary evidence of service is deened very important, in the absence of any direct proof except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general or whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject. 

Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.  

Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of ofice, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genine signature.

No payments can be made upon account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto,and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and theopinion of the Court upon the whole matter.

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(a) The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
(b) The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides.  If he should fail to do so , he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
(c) The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
(d) The declarant must mention the period of the war when he served.
(e) Every continental officer or soldiers must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had.  Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled.  

In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A.B. who, being duly sworn depots and saith, that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positive as to the precise length of his service; but according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the period mentioned below, and in the following grades: ---For____year_____month____days, I served as a ______ for _______ months and ______ days, I served as a ________; and for such service I claim a Pension "It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant. served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of service.  The use of the phrase about three or four months, is too indefinite and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.  ome persons who apply for pensions mere state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of officers, and other particulars respecting their service.  This form of a declaration is highly objectionable.  

It must begin every case, be clearly shown under what officer the applicant severed; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corp called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed n any civil pursuit.
(f) The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
(g) The opinion of the Court is always required.
(h) The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
(i) The Clerk must fix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certified officer, should accompany the papers.                                                   
                                                                  
                                                                    Mode of authenticating papers.

In every instance where the certifing officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certiicate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.                                                  
                                                                     Proof of Service
(j) In case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged.  The magistrate who may administer the oaths must verify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
The note
 from (a) to (i) are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule is 
The note (j) applies to continental troops only.
(k)This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases. 
(l) If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.(m) The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
January 7th 1846
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States, and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The Admr of Polly Priestly, decd
a Pensioner on the Roll of the Knoxville, Ten. Agency, at the rate of
forty one Dollars and 66 Cents per annum, under the law of the 17th June 1844 has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1844 to the 28th Dec. 1844
Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parris Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.
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7044
Polly Priestly Wid of Charles
July 7 1838
Tenn
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State of Tennessee Bledsoe County
on this the 1st day of April 1840
personally appeared before me
James Orme a Justice of the peace in and for said County Polly Priestly aged Eighty years from best information having no record of her age she being a resident citizen of the
County of Bledsoe State of Tennessee and after being duly sworn for that purpose on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838, she was acquainted Charles Priestly in South Carolina, being raised in said State and in the part included in Kershaw District
and had a knowledge of his being in the army of the Revolution, She states that in a year or two after he quit serving in the Revolutionary War, that she was married to said Charles Priestly, in the month of March
she thinks the second day of March the year not precisely known but she believes in the year 1783, She was married by a Preacher of the Presbyterian order whose name
she cannot recollect, she being no scholar she has no record of the marriage or her age. she continued the wife of the said Charles Priestly from the time of their said Marriage
untill his death, and she states, that
husband was the identical Charles Priestly who applied for and obtained a Pension at the rate of Eighty Eight dollars and thirty three
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cents per annum who applied in Morgan County Tennessee
for his Pension, She states that
her said husband, died in Bledsoe County Tennessee on the 19th day of January 1835. she states that she can prove _ Narrimore E quire a Revolutionary Pensioner a man with
whom she was well acquainted in south Carolina. that she was cohabiting with and was reputed the wife of the said Charles Priestly her deceased husband, some years
before the first day of January 1794.
she states that she was not married to her said husband prior to his quitting service in the Revolutionary war, but the Marriage took place before the first day of January 1794
to wit in manner and time as herein specified she states that their was eight children born of the bodies of her husband and self to wit
John, Nancy, Betsey, Patsey Will
am, Charles Kesiah and David .She
has no record of their ages, she states to her best calculation that John Priestly, the oldest child is fifty five years old. She States that William Priestly the fifth child of their bodies has a child that is grown. She positively believes, that the said fifth
child of their said bodies is forty four years old the 11th day of December last. Polly Priestly X her mark
Sworn and subscribed this 1st day of April 1840 before me
s/ James Orme
Justice of the Peace for said County
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State of Tennessee Bledsoe County
On this the first day of April 1840
personally appeared before me
James Orme a Justice of the peace in and said County William Priestly whose statements are entitled to full credit and on his oath states that agreeable to his undoubted calculation and from all accounts that he ever had from his deceased father, Charles Priestly and from his Mother Polly priestly, that he was forty four years old last December, he states their was four children, of his brothers and sisters older than affiant. affiant has often heard his parents speak, of knowing John Narrimore, in South Carolina the same who is now living Bledson County Tennessee, and always understood, that they ever married shortly after the close of the
Revolutionary war, the truth of which he never heared doubted
William Priestly P his mark
Sworn and subscribed before me
s/ James Orme
Justice of Peace for sd county
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State of Tennessee Bledsoe County 
I James Orme a Justice of the peace in and for said County certify that I have this day attended at the house of Polly Priestly, the widow of Charles Priestly to arrange her papers to get a Pension she being unable to attend court, or to go to a Justice of the peace to get the same arranged. she is certainly verry old from her appearance I have no hesitation is saying she looks like the is Eighty years old or about that, I know William Priestly their son, and from my knowledge of him and family. I think he could not be much less than forty four years old. From investigation of her claim, believe her Declaration to be substantially true, I have a knowledge from information which I have no doubt is true, that there is four children of said widows, and said Pensions older than said William Priestly, two of them I know
two of them to wit Patsey and Betsey
I was acquainted with said Pensioner
in his lifetime, and know that his said
widow was reputed and Esteemed his wife. Given under my hand this first
day of April AD 1840
S/ James Orme
Justice of Peace
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State of Tennessee Bledsoe County ⎬
I James A. Tulloss Clerk
of the County Court of Bledsoe aforesaid certify that James Orme Esqr and Peter D Wilcox Esqr whose
Signatures are to the foregoing are Justice of the peace as by them set forth. I further certify that their said
signatures, purporting to be theirs
are genuine
In Testimony whereof I
have set my hand and
Seal of office at office
in Pikeville the 1st day
of April 1840
James A Tulloss clk
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April 8, 1932.
BA J/ILL
Charles Priestly W.981
Willian Pressly
Central Union Bank of South Carolina
Due West, South Carolina.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information relative to Charles Prestly, a Revolutionary War pensioner.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 981, based upon his military service in that war.
Charles Priestly (the name appears also Prestley, Prestly, Pressly, Presly), was born in Richmond County, North Carolina; the date of his birth and name of his parents are not given.
While residing with his parents in Kershaw County, South Carolina, he enlisted the year after the "Snow Campaign" and served three months under Lieutenant William Cook, stationed at Charleston, South Carolina: while still there, he reenlisted and served three months as substitute for John Prestly and three months as substitute for Andrew Priestly (no relationship to him shown); he next enlisted and served five months as private in Captain John Hampton's Company, Colonel Williamson's South Carolina Regiment against the Indians, was in engagements with them on the Keowee River, in a battle near Middletown, then marched on that town and burned it. While living near Charlotte, North Carolina, he enlisted, served in Colonel Polk's North Carolina Regiment in Captain Goodin's Company, Colonel Lytle's North Carolina Regiment and at the termination of three months, he was furloughed as a minute man; he was later called out and joined the main army under General Lincoln, was in the battle of Stono, served over three months, was taken sick and sent home where he remained about two years. While a resident of Kershaw County, South Carolina, he enlisted and served ten months in Captain John Foster's South Carolina Company of light horse.
A copy from the Indent Book, No. 301 Lib. M., Columbia, South Carolina, in regard to a Charles Prestly, quoted by you, was submitted
1.
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by soldier's widow in her claim to the United States for pension, but the payment referred to therein was not a United States pension, but a final payment for service in Barnett's Troop H: the above named Charles Priestly did not allege that service in his claim for pension.
After the war, the soldier lived in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1832, while a resident of Morgan County, Tennessee. He gave his age then as eighty-five or ninety years.
He died January 19, 1835 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.
The soldier married March2, 1783, Polly, sometimes called May: her maiden name was Polly Kisiah. She was reared in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
Polly Priestly, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed April 1, 1840 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. At that time she gave her age as eighty years, and in 1844, stated that she was ninety-years of age.
She died December 28, 1844.
Charles Priestly and his wife, Polly, had eight children: John, their eldest, was aged fifty-five years in 1840; Nancy; Betsey; Patsey; William, their fifth child, was born December 11, 1795, was of Bledsoe County, Tennessee, in 1840 and then had a grown child (name not given); Charles; Kesiah; David.
Very truly yours,
A.D. Hiller,
Assistant to Administrator.

2.
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Revy
WIDOW, &c.
----------------
File No. 981
Polly Priestly
Widow
Charls Prestly

Priv Cav  S.C.L. Rev. War.
Act: Mar 3, 1843, & June 17
Index: -- Vol. M. Page 139
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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1932 - April 8 - Hist to Wm Pressly -
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7044
Polly Priestly
wid of Charles
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See let to R. A. Dabney
July 30. 1840

do, 4 Sept. 1840

let: to do. 1 April 1841

Act of July 1838.
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Repd. 14 oct 7
Let to  J. Newman Apl 3, 1844

No 6414
East Tennessee
Polly Priestly widow of Charles Priestly, deceased who was a pensioner under the Act of 7th June, 1832 and who died on the 19th January 1835
of Bledsoe Co in the State of Tennessee who was a priv: Cavy. in the company commanded by Captain [Jacob] Barnett of the Regt. commanded by Col. Thompson [William Thomson] in the South Carolina line for 10 months-
Inscibed on the Roll of Knoxville
at the rate of 41 - Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of October 1841-- and sent to William Dabney, Jamestown, 
Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by W M Stewart - Clerk,
Book A  Vol. 2  Page 209
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the affidavit
of John
Narimore
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State of Tennessee Bledsoe County       
This day personally appeared John
Narramore aged seventy seven before me Peter D. Wilcox acting Justice of the peace for sd County
upon being sworn saith on oath that in 1786, 1787, 1788 I lived a near neighbor to a certain Charles Presley
In South Carolina in now Karshaw district near Camden in the above years  and this same Widow Presley now in Bledsoe County is the Same Woman that then lived with said Charles Presley then said to his wife 
s/ John Narramore
Sworn to Before me this 22 day of March 1839 s/ Peter D Wilcox
acting Justice of the peace for said
County -
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The Central Union Bank of South Carolina
Due West, S.C.
Feb. 11 1932

Dept of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:

I would appreciate it very much if you will give me the history and facts of one Charles Prestly as recorded in his application for pension. I give what facts I have below:

Name: Charles Prestly
Pension issued: Oct. 1st 1784
Rank: Late private in Barnetts Troop, H. Hampton Reg.
Sumpters Brigade - - State Troops for 94 lbs. served April 1782 to date thereof. " No. 301 Lib. M.

Any other facts you may be able to give me from the official records will be appreciated.

Very sincerely yours,
William Pressly
Asst. Cashier.

Wm. Pressly,
Central Union Bank of S.C.
Due West S.C.
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Treasury Department,
Second Comproller's Office,
October 29th, 1839,

Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of Charles Priestly, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Knoxville, Tennessee, Agency, at the rate of eighty eight dollars and thirty three cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept, 1834, to the 19th January 1835, the day of his death,

Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.

To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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7044
Polly Priestly
of Charles
Tennessee
__________
Admitted
________
Pr. Cavy 10 41.66/100
Cap. Barnett Col Hampton
S. C

died 19 Jany 1835

Act 7 July 1838

William Dabney
Jamestown
Ten
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Chs Prestly
Tenn
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Morgan Courthouse Ten
May 7th 1840

Sir

Enclosed is the Pension Declaration
of Mrs Polly Priestly widow of
Charles Priestly claiming a Pen
sion under the act of July 7
1838, plese to give me the result
of your investigation of her claim

Respectfully your
humble Servent
R A Dabney


James Edwards Esqr
Washington City D C
War Department,
Pension Office
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Free
Morgan C. H. Ten          
May 11 1840

James L Edwards Esqr
Washington City D C
War Department
Pension
Office

Mail


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7044 
May 21 1840
Tenn
July 7 1838
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Raleigh
FEB
20
NC

Robert Dabney Esqr
Morgan C.H.
Tennessee
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Raleigh 19th Febry 1841

Sir

your favor of the 27th Ultimo was received
this morning, since which I have carefully searched
the musterrolls and Warrant book in my office
for the name of Charles Priestly or Pressly, but do not find
any such name there. He may have been a Militia
man, the rolls of which are not in my office

Yours respectfully
W Hill


Robert A Dabney Esqr
---------
This letter came to my hand the
15 March 1841

R A Dabney
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Charles Priestly d Jan. 19. '35
Polly.       M. 1783

Pen June 7. $88.1/3

Proof of marriage not sat
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COL [illegible] IA
FEB
19
S.C.

25
Robert A. Dabney Esqr
Morgan C.H.
Tennessee
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Columbia Feby 18th 1841.

Dear Sir

Yours of the 27th Jany is at hand
wherein you wish to know if the name 
of Priestly. Priest, or Pressly can be found
upon Record in the Comptroller Genl office:
I. have made diligent search and the result
is as follows, I find the name of Charles Prestly
on record where it appears he served in the
Revolution. If you wish certified copies of the
papers above referred to write me to that effect.
and enclose the fees which are three Dollars
& your business shall receive immediate attention

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sr
Wm E.Hayne
Compt Genl
Pr Wm F. Arthur
N.B. I also find John & Mary Priestly, John Priest.
& Wm Prestly
if these last mentioned
are wanting in form me to that effect
and comply with the above request and
oblige
Wm F. Arthur


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This letter same to my hands
the 15 march 1841 
R A Dabney
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[stamp]
KNOXVILLE
DEC
5
TEN.

[Illegible]
Mary Presley
Tenn [illegible] 30
No. 6414 - 138


Edwards Esq
Com of Pensions
Washington DC
of pension
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Knoxville East Tennessee Dec 5th 1843

Dr Sir

I wish some information in relation to
the Claim of Mrs Mary Presley widow of Charles
Presley who was drawing a pension of $88.33
application was made some three years ago by
Mr Dabney who draw $208 under the act of 1838 at Knoxville in what way is the widow to get the balance due her then is a balance due
her of $321.98 I do not exactly know how
to get at it      I wish to get the information
asked  for as soon as it will suit  your  convenance 
as the old lady is in much of need

Yours with
Respect
Jacob Newman
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5720
P. Priestly
act '43

$41:66 per an

Send cert:  to
R. A. Dabney
Lick Creek P.O.
Ten

Lick Creek P.O.
Clinton Co Ky
April 4th

payable at
Knoxville,
Ten


Free
James L Edwards Esqr
Washington City
D C
War Dept
Pension office

[verticial]
5720 April 16 1841
[illegible]
Polly Prestly
3 March 1843
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Lick Creek Po
Clinton Co. Kentucky
April 4th 1844
Enclosed is the Pension Declaration
of Mrs Polly Priestly widow of Charles
Priestly decd. claiming a Pension 
under the act of 3d March 1843, for one
year.   you will please Examine the papers
and forward the answer to me at
this place

In her behalf I have the honor
to be your humble servant
Robert A Dabney
---------
J L Edwards Esq
Washington City DC
War Department
Pension office
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678
FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
John Narramore Sener Was Born January the 22 in the year of our Lord 1762
1828 -1784 =0044
These ar the Sons & Danghters of John & Mrey & Nancy Narramore his- Wives
Sarah Narramore was Born in the year of our Lord August the 22 1781
Fredrach Narramore was
Born in the year of our Lord
February  23  1784
John Narramore Juner was Born in the year of our Lord July the 20 1787
BIRTHS.
Mary Narramore Senor his wife Was Born in the year of our Lord May the 14 1761
Nancy Narramore sener his wife was born in the year of our Lord August
the 18 1775
Martha Narramore was Born in the year of our Lord October the 4 1789
Mary Narramore was Born in the year of our Lord June the 2d 1792
Nancy Narramore was Born In the year of our Lord Jny  the 31 day 1796
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677 
FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
John Narramore Senr Married to his wife Mrey July the 25 Day In the year of our Lord 1780
[Illegible entry]
Calvin W. Narramore was married to his wife Nancy April the 2 day in the year of our Lord 1826
MARRIAGES.
John Narramore Senr was Married to his wife Nancy in the year of our Lord
October the 16 day 1803
Calvin W. Narramore started to Mesua the 15 day of January 1830
Lucia K Narramore was Married to hir husband George P Smith May the 1 day 1831
[Illegible entry]
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JL Edwards
Commissioner of Pension
Claims
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Morgan Court House Tennessee
May the 25th 1833.
Dear Sir
I here enclose to you again the Decleration of Charles Priestley together with his amendment I hope he has so amended to give sufficient satisfaction to the department, he is very old man & by old age & infirmity his memory is much impaired there can no doubt as to his having been a soldier & rendered service to the United States.
if he has not sufficiently accounted
for the officers under whom he
served, It is hoped that part of his
services will be expressed by the
depart & a certificate issued to him
for the ballance but it also hoped
that an individual in his situation
will not be treated with the utmost rigor & that nice & formal objections will be overlooked, as his papers will plainly Shew that he was a soldier of the revolution
I am respectfully yours &c
Levi Trewhitt
to the Hon J.L Edwards
Washington City
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Morgan C House Ten   
Augt 17     Free
James L Edwards Esq
Washington City DC
War Department
Pension Office

Aug 27 '40
Tenn
addl proof
Polly Priestly
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Morgan Courthouse Ten
August 15th 1840
Sir
Having forwarded to you the
Pension Declaration &c together with
the affidavit of John Narrimore all
in support of the Claim of Polly Priestly deceased, Pensioner the
first affidavit of John Narrimore
and sent with her other papers
was taken before the declaration
was prepared, and after preparing
her Declaration. I saw the witness
myself and took his affidavit
and on reflection he was able to
refer precisely to the time of his acquaintance with the soldier and the
now applicant from his family
record which is here enclosed, I hope
you will Examine all the papers
and report the result to me at this
place
I have the honor to be your humble
Servt s/ Robert A Dabney
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Morgan C House Ten
Aug 24   Free
James L Edwards Esq
Washington City DC
War Department
Pension Office

Sept 3 '40
Tenn
Polly Priestly
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Morgan Courthouse Ten
August 18. 1840
Sir
your letter to me of the 30th July
1840 came duly to hand yesterday
containing your report, in the matter
of the application of Mrs Polly
Priestly to a Pension. She is the
widow of Charles Priestley, deceased
Pensioner who was pensioned under the law of 7th June 1832 and died in Bledsoe County Tennessee
I have taken the affidavit of John
Narrimore of Bledsoe County Tennessee and he annexed his family
Record to his affidavit which is now in the mail, and you will receive it shortly I presume that he was able to make a more specified affidavit on reference to his Record than the one he first gave not then calling everything to mind; your Early attention to the matter is sought in behalf of an old widow who is unable to walk
your humble sernt
Robert A Dabney
J L Edwards Esqr
Washington City
War Dept Pension office
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Morgan C House Ten
March 22  Free
James L Edwards Esq
Washington City DC
War Department
Pension Office

Apl 1 1841
Tenn
appl of
Polly Priestly
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Morgan Courthouse Tennessee March 20th 1841
Sir
Enclosed is my affidavit respecting
the claim Mrs Priestly or Prissly
widow of Charles Priestly deceased
Pensioner of Bledsoe County, Tennessee in Relation to her claim to a Pension whose case is now suspended and the papers on file in
your office as forwarded to you by me
I am Respectfully
your most obt Servt
R A Dabney
JL Edwards Esq
Washington City D
War Dept
Pension office
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State of Tennessee Morgan County
Personally appeared Robert A Dabney before me Thomas S. Lea a Justice of the peace in & for said County and upon his oath states that he was personally acquainted with the family of Charles Priestly, or Bressly, late a Revolutionary Pensioner of
the United States, who died in Bledsoe County, and that the said Charles decd & the family were uniformly called Pressly by persons of the same vicinity; and that he recollects distinctly, of having a conversation with Levi Truhitt, who prepared the declaration of the said Charles decd on the proper manner of spelling the name Pressly, or Priestly
s/ Robert A Dabney
Sworn & subscribed before me 19th March 1841 s/ Thomas S. Lea
Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee Morgan County
I Thomas S. Lea a Justice of the peace in said County Certify that I had some acquaintance with the family referd to in the foregoing
affidavit, and that they were called
Presly. Given under my hand and
seal this 19th day of March 1841
Thomas S. Lea Justice of the peace
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State of Tennessee
Morgan County
I Samuel P Vaughn
Clerk of the County Court of Morgan
aforesaid certify that Thomas S Lea
Esqr whose name appears to the fore
going affidavit and certificate is
a Justice of the peace as therein set
forth and that said signatures are genfine. In testimony whereof I have
hereunto affixed my seal
of office and subscribed
my name this 19th day
of March A D 1841
Samuel P. Vaughn Clk
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No answer required per letter Apl 41
RA Dabney

May 3 1841
Morgan CH Tenn
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Morgan C House Ten
Apl 12 1841   Free
James L Edwards Esq
Washington City DC
War Department
Pension Office

May 3 1841
Int at
Tenn
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Morgan Courthouse
Tennessee March 30th 1841
Sir 
some time past I forwarded to you from this place a letter from the Comptroller of South Carolina stating that the name of Charles Prestly was
found to have served in the Revolutionary war and that if I wanted a certified statement, official, to send him three dollars and that the same
would be attended to, I have sent said letter to you, as EvIdence in support of the Claim of Mrs Polly Priestly of Bledsoe County widow of said
Charles Prestly, or Priestly claiming a Pension. I supposed that you was
probably fully satisfied with the Comptrollers letter and that an official certificate
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would not be required, if how
ever it is required, I hope you
will so signify to me as soon
as practicable
your obt svt
R A Dabney
JL Edwards Esqr
Comr of Pensions
Washington City DC
War Dept
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James L Edwards
Washington City DC
War Depart
Pension Office
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Morgan Courthouse Ten
March 19, 1841
Sir
Having duly received your 
communication to me in
Relation to the Claim of Mrs
Priestly widow of Charles
Priestly deceased Pensioner,
He alledged, to have served
in the State of N. C. & S C
wherein you suggested to me
that said Charles was Pensioned
on traditionary Evidence only and you suggested the probability that the name of said soldier might
appear of Record in the State of N.C. & S.C.
I will suggest to you that I have a Recollection that when a Mr. Truhitt was arranging the papers to obtain Mr Charles Priestlys otherwise Charles Pressly that he Truhitt
conferred with me on the matter
of the name, that he was generally called Pressly and not Priestly.
Mr Truhitt however suggested that he thought Priestly was the most proper
Orthography they were I think rather an
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Iliterate family. I will say that
they are general called pressly
or Presly or Prestly a grandson
said old man lived one croping season in half a mile of me in this County and was I think uniformly called pressly. so strongly was I impressed  with these facts that
in writing to States of N C & SC
that I wrote informing them to search for Charles Priestly or Charles Pressly
I have Enclosed my last letter from
you to me & sent it to Mrs Press in Bledsoe County to the end that she might know that I had been vigilant, I hope you will give me an answer
Relative to the matter I am disposed to do all I can for Mrs Priestly & Prestly as I think her claim is just.
Your most humble sert
in great hurry and bad health
R A Dalbny
J L Edwards
Pension office
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Jamestown Ten
Sept 28
James L Edwards Esq
Washington City DC
War Department
Pension Office

Apl 1 1841
Tenn
appl of
Polly Priestly
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Jamestown Tennessee
September 15th 1841
Sir at the request of Mrs Polly
prestly and Robert A Dabney who formerly prepared papers in her claim I have procured and I now forward to you a certified Copy of the service of her Deceased husband Charles Prestly in order to obtain her claim. the period of service will be likely assertained from the amount of
pay as the old lady has no further to send. I hope you will send me an answer to this place
Yours Respectfully
William Dabney
JL Edwards
CoMr of pensions
Washington City
D. C
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State of Tennessee Bledsoe County 
on this the 11th day of April AD 1840 personally appeared John Narrimore whose statements are entitled to full credit he being the identical John Narrimore, that is a Revolutionary
Pensioner living in said County of Bledsoe and after being duly sworn for that purpose on his oath states that he was well acquainted with Charles Priestly in South Carolina
and actually lived neighbor to him and his wife Polly about three years. affiant was not knowing to their marriage, but was reputed and
called husband and wife. affiant has no doubt of the fact of their marriage, affiant lived near them three years including the year 1784 affiant distinctly recollects it from the fact of the mother of said Mrs Priestly being
with this affiants wife at the time affiants son Frederic Narrimore was born, which birth is made a Record of in affiants own old family Bible which affiant has had at least twenty five years which he transcribed from a
Bible that he had before Frederic Narrimore was born. affiant states that he actually served in the same Regiment with said Charles Priestly
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under General Sumpter. affiant states that said Polly Priestly whose maiden name was Keziah her full name was Polly Kiziah sometime called Mary, affiant knows that is the identical same woman, that was living with said Priestly and was understood to be his wife in 1784, at the time said Frederic Narrimore was born affiant then living by them near Camden, since included in Kershaw District and knows Mrs Priestly called the widow and the wife of said Charles Priestly to be the same woman that
was called and reputed his wife in 1784. s/ John Narramore
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above mentioned 
s/ Peter D. Wilcox
acting Justice of the peace in and for said County
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State of Tennessee Bledsoe County
Wilson
On this the 9th day of June 1840
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for said County
John Narrimore whose statements are entitled to full credit and on his oath states that the annexed leaf taken out of his Bible contains the true record of his age and is his family record or part of it, it being correct as far as contained on said leaf and that he has owned the Bible upwards of thirty years. that the Record is in his own hand writing that he further state that Mrs Polly Priestly the applicant for a Pension was living with her said deceased husband Charles Priestly at the time. The [Illegible] affiants son was born on
the 23d February 1784 affiant has
wrote his one name in the Margin of said leaf taken out of his Bible and
placed a stear against his said sons name. affiant states that said Polly
was their and Ever since [Illegible]
the wife of said Charles Priestly and
affiant states that said Record or part of it he took out of his Bible it being worn nearly out and he then transcribed into his present Bible upwards of 30 years
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past. affiant is the same John Narrimore that is now in the Receipt of a Pension and Polly Priestly the applicant is the widow of the same Charles Priestly that was in the
Receipt of a Pension when he died.
s/ John Narramore
sworn and subscribed  this 9th June 1840 before me s/ Peter D Wilcox
Justice of the peace

I certify that I have this day attended at the house of John Narrimore and sworn him to this affidavit and wrote  my name on the Bible leaf taken out of his Bible and I certify that Polly Priestly is still the widow of her deceased husband and was the reputed wife of the Pentioner and
that the same is not doubted by any one. Given under my hand this 9th June 1840 s/ Peter D. Wilcox J. D

State of Tennessee Bledsoe County
I James A. Tulloss clerk of the County Court of Bledsoe State of Tennessee
certify that Peter D. Wilcox Esq is a Justice of the peace as set forth in the foregoing, and I further certify that the foregoing signatures
reporting to be his are Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 10th day of August s/ James A. Tullis Clk
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William Dabney Esq
Albany Clinton County
Kentucky
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Indent Book M. No 301
issued the first of October 1784 to
Mr Charles Prestley late private
in Barnetts Troop, H Hamptons Regiment, Sumpters Brigade State troops for ninety four pounds Sterling
being ballance pay and Bounty due him for services in that troop together with interest thereon from the 1st of April 1782 to date hereof Agreeable to resolution of Genl Assembly of the Eleventh March last
principal L94.0.0
Interest L6.11.7
Compt. Genl Office

Columbia So Ca Augt 28th 1841
I do hereby certify the above to be a true copy taken from the margin of
Indent Book M No 301. Deposited in this Office. s/ Wm F Arthur
Dp Compt Genl

I also certify that I have made diligent search & have not been able to find the acct for which the above Indent was issued
s/ Wm F. Arthur
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Columbia 28th Augt 1841
Mr Wm Dabney
Dear Sir
according to your request I send you enclosed A certified copy of the Indent of Mr Charles Prestly I should have sent you a copy of the acct also. but it cannot be found. The certificate
of John & Mary Prestley is not for service it is for Beef furnished by them for continental uses if you wish copies of them also write me to that effect & it shall be attended to
very respectfully
Your &c
Wm F Arthur
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Charles Priestly 20062
Pension Declaration
Morgan County Tennessee
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State of Tennessee Morgan County
On this 30th day of October 1832 personally appeared before me Thomas Jack a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and one of the Justices of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for the County aforesaid, it being a court of record and having the power of fine &
imprisonment, Charles Priestly (a resident in the County aforesaid) and at the house of his the said Charles Priestly and in the State & County of aforesaid, the said Charles being a very aged man, blind and infirm and not able to get to a court of record, he the said Charles supposes himself to be 85 or 90 years of age who being first duly sworn according to law doth upon his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the act of
Congress passed June 7th, 1832, that he was born in Richmond County State of North Carolina but does not know what date but remembers when Braddock's defeat was as he was a boy between 7 and 10 years of age at that time & remembers well hearing his parents and others talk of the defeat when it took place, he lived in Cashaw [Kershaw] County South Carolina the year after the snowy campaign and was drafted
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and entered the United States service in said year, the date of which he does not now recollect, but remembers that it was the year after the winter
that was called the snowy campaign, he entered the service under Lieutenant [William] Cook, his Captain's name he cannot now recollect, he was drafted & entered the service as a militia soldier as aforesaid for the term of 3 months and was marched to Charleston and was there stationed until his 3 months Expired. he then substituted for 3 months longer in the room
and stead of John Priestly he was still stationed there until his 3 months expired again when he substituted for 3 months longer in the room & stead of Andrew Priestly and at the Expiration of which time he enlisted (for 5 months) & entered the service of the United States under Captain
John Hampton, Colonel [Andrew] Williamson, his other officers he does not now recollect their names, he was marched under his aforesaid officers to Keewee was stationed at Keewee about 6 weeks, they then marched across the mountains against the Indians they marched to [Illegible] a Indian town called Middle Town and about 20 miles before they reached
said Town they were met by the Indian forces about Ten Oclock
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in the morning when the battle
commenced and lasted until one hour by Sun in the morning they defeated the Indians with the loss of about 20 men killed and a number wounded but the Indians sustained much greater a loss. they then marched to Middle Town burnt and destroyed the same they then marched to Savannah
Town which had been destroyed by the North Army then marched back to Keewee, where they was honorably but verbally discharged having served his 5 months for which he enlisted, he
again enlisted (for 9 months) and entered the service of the United States the date of which year
he cannot now recollect but he enlisted in about sixteen miles off Charlotte North Carolina but it
was in the summer time, he entered the service under Colonel Polk & Major Armstrong his Captain & Lieutenant's name he cannot now are recollect, they marched through Salisbury on then to Moons Creek on Dan River, was stationed there 3 months, was then furloughed home, as minute man & was called into service again a little before Christmas in the same year, then marched to ten mile house, within ten miles of Charlestown, rendezvoused and joined the Main Army under General [Benjamin] Lincoln marched under General Lincoln to Purrysburg
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on the Savannah River was stationed there 2 or 3 months, was there when General Ash [John Ashe] was defeated, at the mouth of Brier Creek, this applicant together with about 300 other soldiers was detached to go to reinforce and aid General Ashe but could not reach General Ashe to be of any benefit returned back to Purrysburg and then marched under General Lincoln to Stono, was in the Battle at Stono, General Lincoln retreated with his troops, from the Battle  ground, then marched to Bacon's Bridge, was stationed there a short time took the fever, was then sent to Charleston by water, lying 3 months in the hospital also then hauled home by his friends while sick, he remained at home about 2 years, he then again enlisted for 10 months and entered the service of the United States a light horseman, under the command of Captain John
Foster his other officers' names not now recollected he was marched to a point on the Congaree River opposite to where the British Army was stationed he was under the command of General Sumpter [Thomas Sumter], that he was stationed at the point aforesaid until the British having
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moved down the River, General Sumter pursued the British Army down the River and still continued to annoy the British Army until they took shipping at some port on the Savannah River, but never had any Battle, & having served out the 10 months his time of enlistment he was
honorably discharged by General Sumter which discharge being evidence of a reward & bounty coming to him, he sold the same to Daniel Winchester, this applicant has no Documentary evidence whereby he can prove his services aforesaid nor is there any person living whose
testimony he can procure by whom he can prove the same, he has lived ever since the revolutionary War, in the State of South Carolina, North Carolina & Tennessee he hereby
relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that
his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State, and further declares that he has
never had any record of his age.
Charles Priestly, X his mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day & year aforesaid.
S/ Thomas Jack, JP
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We Point Bargar and Allen Bargar
residing the County of Morgan hereby
certify that we are well acquainted with Charles Priestly who has
Subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that all believe him to be Eighty five years of age that he is reputed and believed in the Neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Allen Barger X his mark
Pint Barger X his mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid s/ Thomas Jack
Justice of the peace

I Thomas Jack Justice of the peace for the County of Morgan aforesaid and one of the Justices of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for the County of Morgan aforesaid which said court is a court of record & have
Power to fine & Imprison do hereby declare my opinion after the Investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories as prescribed by the war department
that the above Named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and do further certify that it appears to him that Point Barger and Allen Barger who has signed the preceding certificate are residents in the County of Morgan and are credible persons, and that their
Statement is entitled to credit, and do
further certify that said applicant is blind infirm and
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unable to get to a court of record; 
Given under my hand and private seal having no publick seal of office this 30th day of October AD 1832
s/ Thomas Jack
Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee Morgan County
I Elijah Lavender Clerk of the Court of
Pleas and quarter sessions for the County of Morgan do by my deputy hereby certify Thomas Jack before whom the foregoing declaration was made and whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate was & is now an acting Justice of the peace for the County of Morgan and one of the Justices of the court of of pleas and quarter session for said County and that his signature thereto signed
is in said Justices own proper hand writing, that said Justice is duly commissioned and sworn, and that full faith and and credit is entitled to be given to his official acts as such
Given under my hand & private
seal of office there being no publick
seal provided for said Court at office
this 6th day of November A D 1832
Elijah Lavender Clerk
By his Deputy John Brown
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State of Tennessee Morgan County
I John M Davis Chairman and chief
presiding Justice of the Court of pleas and Quarter session for the County of Morgan, do hereby certify that Elijah Lavender by his deputy John Brown, is the proper Clerk of said Court, and that the forgoing
certificate is in due form of law and that his signature thereto is in his own proper hand writing
Given under my hand and private
Seal there being no public seal provided for said Court at Office this 13 day of November A D 1832
s/ John M. Davis
Pension Declaration
Charles Priestly
Morgan County
Tennessee
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5720
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State of Tennessee Bledsoe County
on this the 22d day of March 1844, personally appeared before me James Orme a Justice of the
peace in and for said County, Polly
Priestly, a Resident citizen of the
County of Bledsoe, in the State of
Tennessee aged ninety years who
being first duly sworn according to law on oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of of the act of Congress passed on the 3d day of March 1833
granting Pensions to  widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. that she is the widow of Charles Priestly, who
was a soldier in said war as set forth
in his Declaration under which he was
Pensioned and filed in the war office
and served in the North Carolina
Line and South Carolina Line, as a continental soldier and State troop,
and some portion of time in the cavalry. she is the widow said
soldier he received a Pension at the Rate of Eighty Eight dollars and Eighty three cents under the act of June 7 1832. she is the Identical Polly priestly who received under the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838. she does not now recollect at what rate per annum, she is now of opinion it was at the Rate of about forty
one Dollars or thereabout, but she
Relies on the Records for that fact which the war office will afford.
She further declares that she is still
the widow of the said Charles Priestly
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who was a soldier and Pensioner
in the foregoing
Polly Priestly X her mark
sworn to and subscribed this 22 day
of March 1844 Before me
s/ James Orme
Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee Bledsoe County 
I James Orme a Justice of the peace as above set forth Certify that I know Polly Priestly, to be the person
she declare herself to be the widow of said Charles Priestly who was a Pensioner. I further certify that she is unable to attend court from bodily infirmity. In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand this 22 day of March 1844 s/ James Orme
Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee Bledsoe County
I John Thomas Clerk of the
County Court of Bledsoe aforesaid certify that James Orme Esq whose signatures appears to the foregoing Declaration and certificate is a Justice of the peace
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as set forth in
the foregoing and that said
signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof
hereunto affixed my seal
office and subscribed
my name at office in
this 26th day of March 1844
s/ John Thomas Clerk