Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7,889, Charles Whit, S.C.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE NUMBER
S.C.
Whit, Charles
S.7889
carded.
CONTENTS
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3983
North Carolina
Charles Whit
of Lincoln in the State of N.C
who was a Private in the Company commanded
by Captain Moore of the Reg commanded
by Boon in the S. Car:
line for 2 years from 1777

Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina
at the rate of 80 Dollars [blank] Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831

Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of Jany: 33
and sent Hon: H.W.
Conner. House of Reps
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 
Semi=ant. allowance ending 4 Mar: 33 

120-
40-
$160-

Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.

Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk,
Book D Vol. 8 Page 47-
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Petition of Charles Witt
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Charles Witt

The Affidavit of Charles Witt made in Loncoln Co. Superior Court of law Oct term 1824. for the purpose of obtaining a pension from the United States
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State of North Carolina
Lincoln County
Superior Court of Law
October Term 1824
On this 29th day of October 1824 personally appeared in open court being about of word for the said count of Lincoln Charles Witt aged seventy four years resident in the said count fo Lincoln in the State aforesaid; who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on his corporal oath, declares that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, to wit, That he enlisted in the Continental [illegible] in the month of February or March in the year 1777 or 1778 as well as now recollected, in the company commanded by Captain John Moore in the Third Regiment commanded by Col Boughey that he remained in the said service until regularly discharged a stono, in the State of South Carolina [illegible] two years and 4 or 5 months after said enlistment. That he was in no general Battle that he was in several skirmishes with the Indians and Tories in the State of Georgia and was one of the guard left to guard the Baggage at the Battle of Stono.
I Charles Witt do solemnly sware that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift said or in my manner [illegible] of my property or any pas thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it or to bring myself within the provision of the Act of Congress.
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entitled "an Act to provide for certain person engaged in the land and navel service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" [illegible] on the 18th day of March 1818 [illegible] 1820 and that I hear not nor has any person for me, any property, or [illegible], contracts or debts, due to me, nor have I any income [crossed out text] other than what is contained in the Schedule hereunto annexed and by me subscribed
Schedule
150 Acres of land valued at $75
One Cow " 7_00
2 Hogs " 3_00
2 Beds and furniture " 22_00 6..50
1 Dressor & furniture " 2_00 1_00
1 Table 2.00
5 Common Chairs 3_50 37 1/2
1 Loom and yarn 1_00
2 Ovens 2 Pots & 1 Pan 87 1/2
1 Frying Pan & [illegible] Ploughs25  771/2
1 Shovel & pair of Pot Hook 50 62 1/2
1 Pair of [illegible] & 1 Bridle 1-25
1 Shovel and fire rons 1_00
1 Sets knives & forks1_25
1 Par hand Bellows 1 Pot Rack 1_25 50
1 Big Wheel 1 Mattock & 2 hoes 25 56 1/2
2 Axes 1 Chest & 2 Baskets 12 1/2 12 1/2
2 Small Pack 1 Tin Trumpet 3_00
1 Oil Keg & 1 Curry Comb 18 3/4 12 1/2
4 head of Sheep 12 1/2 12 1/2
1 Candle Mold 1 Candle Thick 37 1/2
1 Wedge 1 [illegible] 2 smoothing Irons 1_0
About 25 Bushels of Corn 12 _ 50
$164. 52 1/2
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The Family of Charles Witt consists of himself his wife about 47 years of age afflicted with Rhuematick pain so as to render her almost incapable of work and a step son about 18 years of age. Charles Witt was a Shoe maker by trade but has had the misfortune to lose the thumb from his right hand which renders him entirely incapable of pursuing his trade.
Charles X his mark Witt
Sworn to and Subscribed in open court Oct 29 AD 1824
Henderson Clk
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Charles Whit
Declaration
18545
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State of North Carolina
Lincoln County
On this 31st day of October 1832. personally appeared before the Justices of the Court Charles Whit, a resident of the County of Lincoln N.C. aged 80 years who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the pension of the act of Congress [illegible] June 7th 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the month of February 1777 for three years with Capt John Moore, first Lieutenant John Montgomery in Regiment commanded by Major Boor Col [blank] and Genl Williamson: that he was in the battle of Brier Creek and many skirmishes was at Seneca fort &  was afterwards marched to Brown Fort : at the time of his entering the service he was a citizen of South Carolina and district now York and for the last forty years a citizen of Lincoln County North Carolina that he has lost his discharge and is now unable to prove his service, but any individual living that he is aware of: some four or five years since, he obtained the deposition of Barney Wick of his service. (who is now dead) or making application for a pension under the act fo Congress of 1818. & 1820 and thinks it may be on file in the pension office at Washington. He hereby relinquishes every claim what ever to a pension or an annuity except the present & he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any [illegible] in any state
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Charles X his mark Whit
[illegible] Vardey Mc Bee
Clerk of said court
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and the said court do hereby declare declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier & served as he states.

I Vardey Mc Bee Clerk of the county court of Lincoln do hereby certify that the ? contains the original ? of the said court in the matter of the application of Charles Whit for a pension
In testimony whereof I have [illegible] unto set my hand and seal of office  This [illegible] day of [illegible] 1832
Vardey Mc Bee
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Charles Shit
North Carolina
No 18545
for 1777 private
2 years $80

[very light text]
look for paper in file
under lot 18 March 1818. See
register

Connor
Hos of Reps
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BRIEF in the case of Charles Whit
of Lincoln County in the State of North Carolina
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court of a Judge? Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? [blank]
3. How old is he? 80 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period | Duration of Service Years, Months, Days,  | Rank | Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.



In 1777 Enlisted for three years | 3 Years | As a Private | Gen. Williamson Major Book, Capt John Moore Lt Montgomery US Army

5. In what battles was he engaged? Briar Creek
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? York South Carolina
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditionary
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? [blank]
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Examining Clerk.
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Rejected See letter to Wm Henderson Lincolnton N.C. Jany 7th 1825
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McCluer S. 18,112
Whit S. 7889

(circle postal stamp)
PENSION OFFICE
U. S.
D
Aug 21 1912
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[rectangle stamp upper right]
to Chf Mrs [illegible]
Action Wilm
Aug 21 1912
Commissioned

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir; Will you please send me the record of service of the Revolutionary Pensioners "Charles Witt of Lincoln Co, N. C. in 1833" and "John McClure of Spartanburg Co. S.C. in 1840".
Please be sure to send any family records that may be contained in the papers and oblige
Yours Very Truly
Mrs. L. M. Goody
Thomaston, GA
Aug, 16th 1912
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1912 Aug. 28. Hist. to Mrs. L.M. Goodye
7889
Rev War
(check mark) INVALID.
File No. 7889
Charles Wit
Priv. Rev. War
Act June 7th 1832
Index:-Vol. 13, Page 403
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Charles Whit which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant  resides? yes
II. did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? [blank]
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. Has he mentioned 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 amout of pension he is entitled? yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes
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Xi. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? - [blank]
XII. If the clergy man's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? [blank]
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes
XIV. (cross symbol) If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? - [blank]
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? [blank]
XVI. (double cross symbol) Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? - [blank]

EXPLANATORY NOTES
* QUERE V. 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, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For - months year - months and - days, I served as a - . For - months and - days, I served as a -; and for such service I claim a pension."
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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 his service. The used of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
(cross symbol)QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a 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 claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which be belonged. the magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify 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.
(double cross symbol)QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.
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In reply to your request of _, received _, for a statement of the military history of Charles Whit or Witt, a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) [crossed out] application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. 7,889

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENTH OF SERVICE. | RANK | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN | COLONEL. | STATE

Feby - 1777 to June 1780 | Blank | John Moore's Indp. Co. | Booie | 3 S.C.

Battles engaged in, Brier Creek (2), Kettle Creek (1) + skirmishes with Indians.

Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enl in S.C. now called York Dist.

Date of application for pension, Apl. 26, 1822.

Residence at date of application, Lincoln Co N.C.

Age at date of application, 69 yrs and claimed to be 74 yrs. in 1824. 80 yrs. in 1832.

Remarks: In 1824 he referred to his wife as about 47 years & his step son at about 18 yrs. but did not state their names.
His claim was allowed Jany. 7, 1833 and he died Dec. 28, 1833. (Agency book)

Very respectfully,

(Office note: Col. Dula not identified Dooley was of Georgia)
6-2856 Commissioner.
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Declaration of Charles Whitt to obtain a pension
State [underlined] service.
and not on the Continental establishment.
Rejected
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State of North Carolina
Lincoln County
On this day April 26th 1822 personally appeared in open Court being a Superior Court of record for the County of Lincoln in the state of North Carolina. Charles Whit aged about Sixty nine years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th of March 1818 & the 1st May 1820, he said Charles Whit enlisted for the term of two years on the [blank] day of [blank] in or about the year 1777 in the State of South Carolina in the Company commanded by Captain John Moore, it being an Independent Company raised for the purpose of guarding the frontier at fort Seneca & under the command of Major Sutt during this term he was placed under the command of Col Dula in the State of Georgia, and towards the latter part of the term joined head quarters in the 3rd Regiment commanded by Col [blank] the whole under the immediate command of Genl Green, near Augusta in the State of South Carolina in the line of the State of South Carolina (as he thinks continental establishment; that he continued to serve in said Corps until some time in the month of June 1780 when he was discharged from said Service in the STate of North Carolina; that he was in the Battle of Kettle Creek in Georgia where he fought the Indians, that he was in other small chermishes, but was in no general engagemetn during the Service, and that he has now no other [illegible] now in his power of his [illegible] service, except by his own oth and as herein after set forth
North Carolina
Lincoln County
In pursuance of the act of the 1st May 1820 I the said Charles Whitt do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the act of Congress Entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Navel service of the United States in the Revolutionary War,, [illegible] on the 18th day of March 1878; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than whats contained in the Schedule here unto annexted & by me subscribed
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That is to say 150 acres of poor land - one cow & calf a small horse 9 small hogs - 4 head of sheep - two ploughs big a shovel & small [illegible] 3 hoes - 2 Axes - 1 large Pot & small ditto - 2 dutch ovens 1 large [illegible] other a small one - one skillet - 1 frying pan - 6 sitting chairs. 3 beds & furniture, two of them [illegible] - a set of knives & forks cost 4/6 1/2 Doz pewter plates two small pewter dishes & a [illegible] - a set of teacups & saucers price  4 (cent symbol) - a few mugs & pitchers - a few peewter spoons 5 or 6 - that this despondent has a wife aged as he believes somewhere between forty and fifty years, much afflicted disabled by Rheumatic pains - her one child to maintain the so of his wife who will be fifteen years old in May next that the trade or occupation of the deponent is that of a shoemaker by which he had fondly hoped to maintain himself & small family the balance of his days until a few days ago, that hope was [illegible] blasted by the loss of the thumb of his right so partial to him in following his trade - he now feels himself unable of supporting himself and family without the aid of his Country.
Charles X his mark Whitt
Sworn to in open Court April Term AD 1822 
[illegible] Lwn Henderson
Schedule of Charles Whitt's property as above given with the value of each article or established by proof in open Court
[illegible]
1 Tract of Land of 150 acres abt 50 pr acres - $75.00
1 horse price - 20:00
1 Cow & calf - 6:00
2 Ploughs - 2:00
3 hoes - 1.00
2 Axes - 1:50
1 large Pot - 2:00
1 small ditto - 2:75
1 large Dutch oven - 1:50
1 small ditto - 0:75
1 Skillet - 0:75
1 Frying Pan - 0:50
6 chairs - 2:00
1 Bed - 10:00
9 Head of hogs - 9:00
4 Sheep $4 - 1 set of knives & forks 56 1/4 - 6 4:56 1/4
1/2 Doz: Pewter plates $1 - 2 small pewter dishes 75- - 1:75
1 Bason 37 1/2 - 1 Set of Teacups & saucers 50/100 - 0.87 1/2
a few mugs and pitchers 50/100 5 or 6 pewter spoons 25/100 - 0:75
$140:68 3/4
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North Carolina
Lincoln County
Superior Court of law
April Term 1822

Personally came into open Court Barnabas West who being first duly sworn as the law the required maketh doth that he was a fellow soldier with the within mentioned Charles Whitt in the Revolutionary War that he served with him most of the time mentioned in said Whitts declaration as when stated was with him in the battle with the Indians called the battle of Kettle Creek and in some  one or more skirmishes, that the facts of said declaration either the knowledge of the deponent are true, those not of his knowledge he believes to be true, and that the above Schedule of property with the prices annexed to each articles is correct and just 
Barney West
Sworn to in open court
April Term AD 1822
LH Henderson Clk
I Lawson Henderson Clerk of Lincoln County Superior Court of Law in the State of North Carolina do hereby certify that the forgoing depositions and Schedule thereunto annexed are truly copied from the records of said Court and I do further certify that this the opinion of said Court that the Total amount in value is $140:68 3/4 of the property exhibited in the foregoing Schedule
In testimony where of I have hereunto [illegible] my hand and affixed the sear of said Court this 4th day of May AD 1822 and in the 46th year of the Independence of the United States
LW Henderson