Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8855, Richard Goode, N.C.
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SERVICE NUMBER
N.C. Goode, Richard W. 8855 
Rebecca
CONTENTS
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1887 Aug 17 G B Goode – history – Prior

1807
Kentucky
Rebecca Goode widow of Richard Goode who died on the 1807 of Henry Co in the State of Kentucky who was a Capt in the Regt commanded [lined through] by Captain of the [lined through] commanded by Col Rutherford in the N C Mil line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at rate of 480 Dollars [line] Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 End 15th Sept 18 [illegible] [illegible] from $260 [illegible]
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of NOV 1887 and sent to John M [illegible] Frankfort Ky
Arrears to the 4th of 
Semiannual allowance ending
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the
Recorded by A H Markland Clerk,
Book A Vol. 2 Page 408
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Henry County
State of Kentucky

Be it known that on this 11th day of January 1837 personally appeared before William McCrakin one of the Commonwealth Justices of the peace in and for the county of Henry and one of the justices of the County Court of Henry County Rebecca Goode aged about 85 years who being duly sworn according to law upon her oath made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed July 1836
She states that she is now about 85 years of age as nearly as she can determine having heretofore lost the family record containing the registry of her birth, marriage
She states that she is now a resident of Henry county Kentucky and has been for the last 34 or 35 years She further states that her maiden name was Rebecca Young & that she was born in Stokes County in the State of North Carolina and that about the time of the commencement of the Revolutionary War she was married at the house of her father in the said county of Stokes to Richard Goode that she and her said husband continued to reside in the said county of Stokes during the Revolutionary War and that her said husband was
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engaged the principal part of that struggle in fighting the battles of his country – she states & declares that from the great lapse of time and her advanced age she is unable to state how many different tours of duty he performed or the length of the tours or how often he volunteered but she knows that for about 7 years embracing nearly or quite the whole period of said war he was so frequently called from home and so much engaged in the service of his country that his farming & other home business was entirely neglected by him and the duty of attending to such matters devolved exclusively upon this declarant she states and declares that the aggregate amount of his service during said war could not at the least have been less than four years & of this she is certain she states that the first service he performed was on a tour against the tories on the Santee & Yadkin rivers that this tour was for three months as well as she remembers & he was not at home till it fully expired In this war he was the Captain of a company and his company was a volunteer one she believes
She further states that he afterward served as a major and that he was on a tour of duty as such and engaged in the battle at Ramsours Mill that he acted as a major on most if not all the occasions that he was called out on afterward for she does not recollect distinctly of his having been promoted and she is satisfied that he did not act in a lower grade afterward
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She further states and declares that he was in the army in the capacity of major at the time of the Battle at Guilford and she has every reason to believe that he fought in that action from what she heard from him and others. She also states and declares that from her present recollection he was in the army as a major at the time of the Battle of the Eutaw Springs and that he was also engage in it. She further states that he was called out into the army sometime she thinks before the battle of Guilford and during said war and that he left home as a major in the service [^] destined for Georgia and did not return for nine months having served during that period. She further states that she has been sometimes impressed with a belief that he served a part of the time of the war as a regular officer but of this she is not certain She knows that he often served as a militia officer and sometimes as a volunteer officer. She further states that she recollects of his having been called into the service by Genl Rutherford in the fall of the year 1778 and that he was absent from home under that call for nearly nine months and was taken sick and came home. She again repeats that she cannot recollect the various times he was out in the service nor the time of continuance but she is confident that her said husband did not serve less than 4 years in said war and all that time as a major except about 3 months
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that he served as captain.
She states that her said husband Richard Goode died about the [blank] day of 1800 as they were moving to the state of Kentucky the time precisely [^] she do not now remember and that she has continued a widow and unmarried up to the present day and still remains unmarried and that she is very infirm from age and has had general bad health for the last 3 years and that she is not able in consequence thereof to attend court to make her declaration
Sworn to and subscribed this 11th January 1839 [lined through]
She states that she has no documentary evidence of the service of her said husband except two letters from Genl Rutherford which are hereto annexed and which by accident alone has been she believes preserved she states that she does not know whether or not she can prove any of his service by living witnesses but that she has been informed that two individuals by name William Lorance and Leonard K. Bradley are still alive and she believes if they are that they know something in relation thereto & she will try to procure the statement of one or both of them
sworn & subscribed this 11th January 1837
Rebecca Goode
her X mark
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I an acting justice of the [illegible] and for the county, do certify that John Weems is a person of truth and [illegible] whose statements the fullest faith and credit should be placed and that [illegible] acknowledge the signing [illegible] delivering the forgoing power of attorney to be his own [illegible] act and [illegible] given under my hand this the 18th day of November 1851. Geo. W. Gwin, J.D.
State of Kentucky
Franklin County
Alexander H Hennick Clerk of the County Court of the County and State also Do Certify that George W. Gwin is an acting [illegible] of the [illegible] and for the County duly [illegible] and [illegible] and that this signature agave written is Gwin.
Given under my hand and seal of office on this the 19th day of November1851.
A H Hennick Clerk
Franklin County Clerk
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DISBURSING DIVISION
IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE REFER TO
DATE, INITIAL, AND NUMBER
3-1860
[crossed out]
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
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July 18, 1931
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section, MLB
Mrs. R. H. Humphrey, Swainsboro, Georgia

Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8855, that Richard Goode, while residing on Townfork, a little river in Surry County (that part which became Stokes County), North Carolina, entered the service early in 1776, served as captain of North Carolina militia, and sometime prior to November 20, 1776, was promoted to major in said militia and continued in service with that rank to the close of the war; he served a part of the time in Colonel Joseph Williams’ North Carolina regiment, was in the battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge, in the expedition against the Cherokee Indians, and in the battles of Ramsour’s Mill, Guilford Court House, and Eutaw Springs; the entire length of actual military service during the period of the war was about four years.
He served several years as a private in “Braddocks War” when a youth.
He died about 1800, while moving his family to Henry County, Kentucky.
Soldier married early in 1776 in Surry County, North Carolina, Rebecca, daughter of Benjamin Young. She was born in Surry County, North Carolina, exact date not shown. They were married at the home of her father.
They continued to live on Townfork River, where he was sheriff of Surry County, North Carolina, for some time after the Revolutionary War.
On account of the Revolutionary War service of Richard Goode, his widow, Rebecca, was allowed pension on her application executed January 11, 1837, at which time she was eighty-five years of age and a resident of Henry County, Kentucky, where
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(dates in orig. letter & expressed so, because [illegible] sol. d. about 1800 while moving to this County of Henry)
she had resided ^for more than thirty years [crossed out] for thirty-four or thirty-five years.
The widow, Rebecca, died September 15, 1848.
She was survived by three children: Richard Goode, Lamuel Goode, who was a resident of Henry County, Kentucky, in 1837, and Margaret Bartlett, all living in 1851. There were other children, names not given.
In 1837, one son, name not designated, was a member of the Kentucky State Legislature.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
Soldier’s sister Martha Blackburn, 82 yrs old in 1837 & living in Stokes County, N.C.
Soldier’s brother, Thomas Goode, married same day as soldier, to Nancy Beazley.
Soldier’s widow had brother, William Young, 83 yrs. old in 1838, living in Stokes County, N.C.
one Wm. Lorance stated he was widow’s relative & was a pensioner
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Swainsboro, Ga.
June 20, 1931
Department Interior
Washington, D.C.
I want to know if you have proof of Revolutionary service for a John Christopher from North Carolina. He married Sarah Sinyard and I find in Clark’s State Records of N.C. where he received monthly but am unable to find a date of marriage.
I also want any information about a Richard Goode (only one in files) from North Carolina. He was sheriff of Surry County N.C. 1775. I do not know whom he married or when. Do you have any records that will be of any assistance to me either man.
Sincerely
(Mrs R. H.) Josibel Christopher Humphrey
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1931 July 18 Hist. to Mrs R.H. Humphrey MLB

Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8855
Rebecca Goode
Wid. of
Richard Goode
Capt. N.C. line
Act: July 4/36
Index:-Vol. A, Page 279
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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State of North Carolina
Comptroller’s Office
October 17th, 1851
I, William J. Clarke Comptroller of public accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War as follows, to wit:
Richard Goode
Book F. No. 2 page 19 Captain Richard Goode L1. S2. specie
“ “ “ December 1777
“ “ “ 46 L 119 S 19 specie 1776
“ “ “ 51 L 75 S 3 “ “
“ “ “ 76 L 81 specie January 1777
John Ashe Southern Treasurer page 3 paid Captain Richard Goode pay of 2 militia soldiers
April 20th, 1778
“ to 175 page 20 L 3 S 5 specie
“ “ 178 “ 8 L 86 S 8 “
“ “ L 31 S 12:
“ “ 24 “ 114 L 2 S 13 D 4 “
Also Vol 1 old series Book No 2 Colonel Joseph Williams of Surry County Regiment (page 18) payments for services rendered in expedition against Scotch Forces or Insurgents January & February 1776 at Moore’s Creek Richard Goode Captain 30 days 7/6 L 11 S 5.”
I also certify that Griffith Rutherford was a Colonel at the commencement of the Revolutionary war but was (probably in 1777) appointed a General. I also certify that the troops of this state
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were marched against the Cherokee Indians in the year 1778
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed my seal of office
Wm. J. Clark Comptr
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Richard Goode W 8855 NC
For Maj. Goode
at the White House
[illegible]
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Febry 15th '77y

Six/6 by General Lincolns orders, sends to the ade of the two sisters, on {illegible} with the officers Neffery & 50 privits.
You will be Vigilent in lasting Ball.  You and to make no more Cattriges, but, what {illegible}for the troops under your Command.
I ame to Define that you be carefull, in Derecting the officers under you. You are to send a gard to that post above the two sisters.
I am stationed at Gubleys Fery  GeneralLIncoln has given me orders to move the illegible of the sisters to a safe place, sume distance from the place you are to move it about or 6 miles off one Waggon you are to send
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State of Kentucky
At a county court held for the County of Franklinton Courthouse in the City of Frankfort on Monday the 17th day of November 1851.
On the motion of John Weems administrator of all and surgeon the goods chattel, rights and credit of Rebecca Goode deceased is granted unto him.
Wherefore he took the oath and together with Isaac H, Frabie and Stephen J. Frabie his secondary entered into, and acknowledged bond to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the final sum of five hundred dollars, conditioned according to law.
I Alexander H. [illegible] clerk of the Franklin County Court in the State of Kentucky do from the recorder of my office.
In Testimony whereof [illegible] hereto [illegible]] my name as clerk as [illegible] and affixed the seal of said court this 20th November AD 1851
AH [illegible] clerk Franklin County Courth
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Rebecca Goode
Kentucky
Suspended
See letters 13 March ‘37
S. Johnson Hon R. M. Johnson
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Increase
Rebecca Goode des Wid of Richard
Ky
Act 4 July 1836
2 yrs Capt $480 per an: from 4 March 1831 to 15 Sept 1842 when she died. Former paymts at the rate of $260 per an to be deducted
Payable to John Weems adm for the benefit of Richd Good, Samuel Goode, & Margaret Bartlett only children
Jno Weems
Frankfort Ky
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State of North Carolina
County of Stokes } SS
Be it known that on the 20th day of December 1837 before one Charles Banner a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared before me. Joseph Banner Senr aged eighty seven years a pensioner on the Pension Roll of the United States. And he being duly sworn according to law, to declare what he knows of the services rendered by a certain Capt Richard Goode in the Army of the United States during the Revolutionary War, and of his being Married to a certain Rebecca Young a daughter of Benjamin Young this Deponant deposeth & saith, that he was well acquainted with the aforesaid Capt Richard Goode & his wife Rebecca, both before and after the Revolutionary War they being his neighbors on Townfork a little River in the County of Surry N Carolina which from the division of said County now ^in Stokes County, that he was not present at their Marriage. But that it was publicly known that they were Lawfully married as man & Wife by a certain Gray Bynum Esquire who was then an acting Justice of the peace in the County of Surry aforesaid he believes they were married some time in the year 1776. Shortly before the expedition of the Army against the Cherokee Indians; In which expedition this Deponant served as one of the private soldiers under the command of the aforesaid Richard Goode as Captain untill they marchd to the long Islands of Holston River, when said Captain was appointed adjutant of Col J. Williams Regiment & one Thos Evans took his place as Captain & proceeded westwardly to the Indian Towns distroyed them & capitulated with the chiefs of the Tribe and then returnd home, in this service said Goode served at least four months, and previous to this service the said Goode commanded a Company as Captain against the Scotch Insurgents at & near Fayetteville N Carolina the length of time he does not recollect, but believes it was at least two months, and after the Cheroke expedition said Goode commanded a company that was raised for a five months Tour & Marchd twards the South & was gone on this Tour upwards of six months in company with several of this Deponents neighbors & near relatives, and many other services & Tours of duty which this Deponent cannot enumerate with precision
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But on all occasions as an useful officer in the cause of the U. States he was very much esteemed by all who served under & with him and towards the end of the war he ^was commissioned Mager while in the Army, he was a Militia officer the whole war - this Deponant further saith not. and subscribed this his Deposition the date first above mentioned before me J Banner Joseph Banner
On the same day say the 20 December 1837. Ephraim Banner aged Eighty four years, a resident also of Stokes County N Carolina & Pensioner on the Pension Roll being first sworn according to law on his Oath declares that the foregoing Deposition of his Brother Joseph Banner as it was read to him is just and true, only has to add that he entered as security to the Clerk of Surry County Court in a Bond for the Marriage licence for the above named Richard Goode to be Married to Rebecca Young daughter of Benjamin Young he believes in the year 1776 & did not see them married but that they lived together as man & wife many years & had Sons & daughters before they started to remove to Kentucky & he understood that said Capt Goode who was then calld Mager died on the road before he reach the intended place of destination. Sworn to & subscribed the date first above mentioned before me
J Banner J.P.
Ephraim Banner
his mark

N Carolina
Stokes County ⎬ SS
the Widdow Martha Blackburn aged about Eighty years appeared before me the Subscribing Justice of the peace for said County and being sworn according to Law declares on her oath she well remembers that Gray Bynum a Justice of the peace Married her cousin Richd Goode and her Brother Thomas Goode on the same day, that is to say Richard to Rebecca Young daughter of Benjamin Young & her Brother to Nancy Beasley she does not exactly recollect the date, but thinks it was in the year 1776 or 1777 and further states that her Cousin Richd acted as Captain and was
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gone many Tours of Service in the Army during the Revolutionary War & said he had been in several battles. She believes he went the Cheroke Expedition, & a long Tour toward South Carolina upwards of six months & was a mager in part of his Service. Sworn to and Subscribed this 27th day of December 1837 before me.
[illegible] Banner J.P.

Martha Blackburn X her mark

North Carolina
Stokes County
Personally appeared William Young aged 
eighty three years a Pensioner of the U. States before me a Justice of the peace for said County & he being sworn according to law declares that the late Rich. Goode intermarried with his Sister Rebecca Young some time in the Beginning of the year 1776 to the best of his recollection & that the following fall of the year said Rich. goode hired him to take care of his crop. When he said Goode wnet in the army to fight the Cheroke Indians, that said Goode was a Captain commanding a company raised in Surry County N.C. and was gone upwards of four months, and before that he had marched a company in the army agaisnt the [illegible] to Fayetteville, and afterwards this deponant went as a jprivate & serve three months & was discharged in S. Carolina & left his Captain still commanding in the army who did not return home till upwards of six or eight months, he started in 1778 in [illegible] he believes and never returned untill after the Battle of Briar Creek he said he was near being in said Battle. This deponant served another three months. [illegible] under said Goode & his time ended a short time before the Battle of Guilford, he has [illegible] reason to believe said Goode served as Captain the most part of the war [illegile] part as Magere, and heard him say that he was a private soldier in Brddocks War when he was a youth & served Several years [illegible]. Sworn and Subscribed this his affadavit this first day of January 1838.
Willliam Young X his mark
[illegible] Banner,J.P.
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State of North Carolina
County of _
I Charles Banner of the acting justice of the peace is and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that I attended at the different places of residences of the foregoing named Joseph Banner _ _ Bannerm, Martha Blackburn (formerly Martha Goode) and William Young all of the county aforesaid and took their respective depositions as aforesaid that they are all persons of good veracity for truth and that their statement is entitled to credit, given under my hand this 6th day of January 1838. 
J Banner J.P. 

State of North Carolina
Stokes County 
I Reuben D Golding clerk of the county court of pleas and quarter sessions for the county aforesaid certify that Charles Banner whose signature is to the foregoing certificate and depositions is a magistrate in and for said county and that his _ or such is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of my office and subscribed my name the 8th day of January AD 1838. 
Ruben D. Golding Clerk
Of Stokes County Court
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State of Kentucky
Henry County
The affidavit of John P. Force who states that he lives in Henry County KY and has been a resident thereof for many years that he is well acquainted with Mrs. Rebecca Goode widow of Richard Goode _ and has known her for more than 30 years past and that she has not married since the death of her said husband which event took place when the family was moving to KY. He further states that she is a woman of respectability and her statements are entitled to full credit. He states that she lives in Henry County KY near to his residence. Sworn and subscribed this _ January 1837. 
John P Force 

State of Kentucky
Henry County 
I William Mc Crakin
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Hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit of John P. Force was this day taken subscribed and sworn to before and that said Force is a man of truth and of the _ respectability. Given under my hand in a justice of the peace for said county this month of January 1837. 
William Mc Crakin J.P.

State of Kentucky 
Henry County 
I Edmund P Thomas clerk of the court for Henry _ in the State of Kentucky, certify that William Mc Crackin whose name appears to the foregoing certificates is a justice of the peace in and for the county of Henry and a member of the court of which I am clerk, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. 
In testimony whereof I have here to set my hand and affixed the seal of said court in the town of [Aircastle] this 24th day of January 1837 and in the 45th year of the commonwealth. 
Edmd Thomas Clerk
By Ben Thomas DC
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And I the said William Mc Crackin justice of the peace for Henry county and member of the Henry county court as aforesaid do hereby declare my opinion to be that the said Rebecca Goode who has this day made the foregoing declaration before me and in my presence is now at the least 85 years of age and that she is so infirm in body from age and seeking that she cannot attend court to make her declaration and I further declare my opinion to be that her said husband Richard Goode did serve as a captain and major in the army of the revolution as declared by her and I also further certify that I have personally known her and her family for more than 30 years past and that she is the widow of Richard Goode _ and has not married since his death that Richard Goode died more than 30 years ago and that she the said Rebecca Goode is a woman of respectability and that her statements are entitled to full credit. Given under my hand this 11th day of January 1837.
William Mc Crackin
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Frankfort Kentucky
October 30th 1851 

Dear Sir, 
I have given in _ to free the application of the heirs of Mrs. Rebecca Goode, praying for an increase of Pension, _ will please allow the claim to be _ and in close the certificate to _ at Frankfort KY.
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Owenton  Owen County Ky
Feby 8th 1837
Drsir [Dear Sir] you will find herewith the papers & documents in the case of Mrs Rebecca Goode--I take the liberty of inclosing them to you because I am sure from the course you have heretofore taken on subjects of the (kind?) so they will meet with your attention.
Mr. Graves the member of Congress from the Shelby District knows personally the family of Mrs. Goode & if any difficulty arises which can be remedied by his personal attention & statements he will doubtfly[?] give them without hesitancy.  Will you do me the favor to attend to this case for me and write to me directed to Owenton
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Owen County Ky? By so doing you will confer a lasting obligation on me. Wm Goode has much anxiety on the subject of the claim and it is as much in consequence of his individual wishes as my own desire that the papers are enclosed to you. I hope you will not find it inconvenient to attend to the matter or look upon me as having a desire to burden [?} you with business in which you have no individual concern
Yours with respt
Sanford Johnson
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State of Kentucky
Franklin County
Sct:
It has on this day satisfactorily appeared to me, Notary Public, in and for the County and State aforesaid, that Rebecca Goode, the widow of Major Richard Goode and a pensioner of the United States, under the Act of Congress passed 4th of July 1836, at the rate of Two Hundred and Sixty Dollars per annum, died on the 15th day of September 1842, and left Richard Goode, Samuel Goode and Margaret Bartlett, who are her only living children, all the rest being dead - 

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my official seal, this 30th day of October 1851.
Jas. W. Batchelor
No: Public Franklin Co. Ky
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The affidavit of Peter Force. Who states that he is a resident of Henry County Ky and is on the Pension Roll of the United States for services rendered during the Revolutionary War. He states that he knew Major Richard Goode in the State of North Carolina. That he and said Good lived in the same county though at some miles distant from each other: the County of Stokes  - this said Goode was a highly respectable man and a great friend to the cause of American Independance [sic] [Independence]. The said Good was a Major during said war and I am satisfied he was in the service though I was not with him at any time he was out and consequently don't know that he served. Major Good was a married man at that time having married about the time of the commencement of the war. This affiant states that Major Good died many years ago and left his wife Rebecca Goode his widow who has so remained ever since and is now a resident of Henry County and lives 4 or 5 miles distant from him. He further states that Mrs. Rebecca Goode is a woman of
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high respectability and that her statements are entitled to credit. He states that she has not married since the death of her husband Richard Good and that she is the same person who was the wife of said Good during the said war.
Sworn and subscribed this 11th January 1837
Peter Force
Henry County
State of Kentucky
I William McCrakin a Justice of the Peace for said county certify that the foregoing affidavit of Peter Force was this day taken subscribed and sworn to before me. And I further certify that the said Force is a man of great respectability and that his statements are entitled to full credit. Given under my hand this 11th January 1837
William McCrakin JP
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The deposition of William Lorance taken at the house of Mrs. Hambrick in Owen County, Ky on the 18th January 1837 who being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a resident of Owen County Ky. And is on the pension roll of the United States for services performed in the Army of the revolution. He states that he is well acquainted with Rebecca Goode of Henry County Ky that she is the widow of Major Richard Goode died that her maiden name was Rebecca Young and she was & is a relation of this deponent and he knew her before her marriage to Major Good and was intimately acquainted with the family. The marriage took place at her fathers house in Stokes County North Carolina about or just before the commencement of the revolution was. Major Good lived in Stokes County North Carolina and continued to live there for sometime after the war and acted as Sheriff in that County after the war. He knew him well and in the course of the war saw him often in the service. He recollects that Major Goode served as Capt and also as Major but how long he served in each or both capacities he cannot say but is satisfied more that two years. Major Good died as he understood many years ago as he was moving his family to Kentucky and his widow still lives and is in Henry County
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as abovenamed and has never married since his death that deponent knows or hears of. Her family is highly respectable and one of her sons is now a member of the Legislature of Kentucky.
Sworn & subscribed the day & year afsd.
William Lorance
X
his mark

State of Kentucky
Owen County
I William H. Smither a justice of the peace in and for said county hereby certify that the foregoing deposition of William Lorance was this day taken subscribed and sworn to before me at the house of Mrs Hambrick in said county. And that said Lorance is a credible person & his statements are entitled to credit. Given under my hand this 18th January 1837
William H. Smither J.P.O.C.
Kentucky Owen County 
I N M Bacon clerk of the court for the county aforesaid do certify that William H. Smither whose name appears to the foregoing certificate was at the date thereof and still is a Justice of the peace for the said County of Owen and the foregoing {illegible, covered by paper] purporting to be his genuine [illegible] testimony where of I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of my said office this 7th day of February 1837.
N. M. Bacon Clk
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Brief in the case of Rebecca Good, wid of Richard.
County and State of Kentucky
Act 4 July 1836

______
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")

Proof exhibited,

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
This case was first allowed for 13 mo as Capt. Since when additional and record evidence has been failed showing that he served as Capt more than 3 years. I accordingly increase the pay to a full pension as Captain.

(If for increase,)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim?  Is so, what?

Name and residence of Agent
Jno Weems,
Frankfort, Ky

F.F. Kirby
Examining Clerk.
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Kentucky 1807
Rebecca Goode 
Widow of Richard Goode 
Who died on the _ 1807
Of Henry Co in the State of Kentucky
Who was a captain in the _ commanded 
By Captain_ of the _ commanded by Col Rutherford in the N.C. _ for 13 months. 

Inscribed on the roll of Kentucky 
At the rate of 260 Dollars _ Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4th of March, 1834.

Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of February 1838 and sent to
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V1463
Rebecca Goode
Kentucky
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[illegible, black stain on paper]
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To Major
[illegible, black stain on paper]
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Novem [illegible, black stain on paper]

Major Good,
Sir,
Agreeable [illegible, black stain on paper]
Officer in the [illegible, black stain on paper]
[illegible, black stain on paper]
Number of Volunteers [illegible, black stain on paper]
day Evening and [illegible, black stain on paper]
I illegible] that you will [illegible, black stain on paper]
the Corps. Be very [illegible, black stain on paper]
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You are to [illegible, black stain on paper]
Major Good
Command of Major [illegible, black stain on paper]
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admitted
13 month Captain
$260

Hon A. H. Shepperd HR
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State of Kentucky
Henry County
The affidavit of Rebecca Goode widow of Richard Goode taken at the house of her son Samuel Goode in Henry County Ky on the 12th day of Sept 1837. This affiant states that she has heretofore made her declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of 11th July 1836 and in addition thereto and by way of Amendment thereof she now states that her memory does not sufficiently serve her to enable her to state with precision the tours of duty performed by her husband in the Revolution. She says that she has stated his services as fully in her former declaration as was then or is now in her power. She knows that the statements therein contained are true and she is confident that she is entitled under the Act of Congress however the matter may finally term out for want of proofs or from any other cause. She states that since the making her original declaration she has learned that Leonard K. Bradley mentioned therein as a person by whom she might be able to make some proof departed this life in the State of Missouri about three years ago and she does not now know of any other person by whom she can make any additional proofs. She states that she has caused several letters to be written to Stokes County North Carolina for the purpose of obtaining a copy of the record if one exists of her marriage but that no answer has as yet been received. She states that she may have been mistaken about the name of the county in which she lived at the time of her marriage. She remembers that Stokes County was taken partly if not entirely from Surry [?] perhaps Sussen and she is not certain whether the division was [illegible] before or after her marriage. She continued to reside in the same neighbourhood from the time of her marriage till he re
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to Kentucky and when she moved the county may called stokes.
[illegible] this 12th day of September 1837
Here Rebecca Goode mark

State of Kentucky
Henry County
I john Chitton a justice of the peace in and for said county certify that Rebecca Goode above named personally appeared before me this day and in my presence [illegible] the [illegible]
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I William McPike of Sherry county Kentucky [illegible] that I have known Mrs. Rebecca Goode and Richard Good by reputation for a number of years and that I am personally acquainted with his family of children and that they are people of the first respectability in this country. [illegible]
12th September 1837.
William mcpike

[illegible]
I John Chittons a Justice of the peace for said county hereby certify that William McPike above named this day personally appeared before me and [illegible] and I further certify that he is a credible person. under my hand this 12th September 1837
John Chitton j peace

State of Kentucky
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