Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 27592, Gabriel Clements, S.C.
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SC                     Clements, Gabriel           W.27592
                                          Mary           BL.Wt.67.699-160-55
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SERVICE 
SC 
Clements, Gabriel  
                 Mary 
NUMBER 
W. 27592
BL. Wt. 67.699 - 160 - 55
CONTENTS
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SERVICE
SC
Clements, Gabriel
                  Mary
NUMBER
W. 27592
BL. Wt. 67.699 - 160 - 55
CONTENTS
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State of Georgia     ss
County of Telfair     

On this Twenty ninth day of January in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and fifty three (1853) personally appeared in open Court now sitting before the undersigned Judge of the Inferior Court for said County and which is a Court of Record, Mrs Mary Clements a resident of Telfair County in the State of Georgia aged Eighty two years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 1838, March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844, and of all other acts and resolutions of Congress that may apply to and embrace her Case: That she is the widow of Captain Gabriel Clements who entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated as this deponent has been informed and believes.  That her said husband entered the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War in South Carolina as a private in the Company Commanded by Captain Andrew DuBose and in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Benton under General Francis Marion and after serving in that capacity one year he was promoted to ensign & was Lieutenant (the first) in said Company: That having served for a considerable as Lieutenant in said Company he was elected a Captain in the militia in which Capacity he served during the years of Seventeen hundred and Eighty, Seventeen hundred and Eighty one & Seventeen hundred and Eighty two: That all of his service was under General Francis Marion who pervaded the swamps of the lower part of South Carolina.  That not having received
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his pay for said services from the State of South Carolina for from the United States he petitioned the Legislature of South Carolina in the year Eighteen hundred and twenty three for the same and submitted proofs of his said services and was placed on the Pension Roll of said State in said year: that the facts of his service and proofs thereof detailed in his petition to the Legislature aforesaid at the time aforesaid with more fully appear by reference to the said petition & proofs in the possession of the State of South Carolina to which this declarant respectfully refers:  That the reason why this deponent has not applied at an earlier day for her pension as the widow of said Captain Gabriel Clements deceased was because she was not until recently aware of her right to the same she being aged, poor, destitute & unlearned, living in an humble circle of life and in a remote part of Georgia:  that at the time her said husband was pensioned as aforesaid he lived in Lexington District South Caroline and having removed from the same to Crawford County in the State of Georgia he died in the latter on 10th October 1825:  That since his death as aforesaid She has remained a widow & now is:  That she has been living in Telfair County Georgia for Twenty four years past:  That before her marriage to said Captain Gabriel Clements her name was Mary Watts & that their marriage took place in Lexington District South Carolina on the nineteenth day of February Seventeen hundred and Nintythree (19th February 1793):  That she was married as aforesaid by John Fairchilds a Justice of the Peace & that the persons present at the ceremony were Cornelius Clements,  Verdiman Clements, John Eli, Martha C Clements and Delilah Bell:  That she had a family Record
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showing the date of her said marriage & birth of her children which she was so unfortunate as to loose by its getting burned up years ago which fact she can substantiate by several persons:  that after so loosing her family Record she had the date of her said marriage & birth of her child set down on a piece of paper which she herewith submits:  That her oldest child William Clements was born two years after her marriage to wit on the twenty first day of February 1795:  She further declares that she was married to the said Captain Gabriel Clements on the nineteenth day of February Seventeen hundred and ninetythree and that her husband the aforesaid Gabriel Clements died on the twentieth day of October 1825:  that she was not married to him previous or prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninetyfour, viz. at the time above stated:  Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written
Before me                 ) Mary [X] Clements
James A Rogers [?]    )     (her mark)
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Georgia            )
Telfair County   )  ss.   I John F. McFae Clerk of the Superior Court for Said County & State. hereby certify that James A Rogers whose genuine signature appears to the foreging declaration. is & was at the date thereof a Judge of the Inferior Court for said County & State. duly commissioned & sworn & that all his official Acts are entitled to full faith herein & that said Inferior Court is a Court of Record having general jurisdiction. & That said Superior Court is also a Court of Record & that I am Clerk of both said Courts. & also that his Declaration is signed & witnessed as purporting to be with the proper handwriting of each.  In testimony whereof
                             I have hereunto set my hand
[seal]                     & Seal of Office at Jacksonville
                             January 29th AD 1853.
                            Jno F. McRae Clk
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Gabriel Clements & Mary Watts was married 1793 the 19 of February by John Fairchiles Esq- of Lexington District S C - the persons persent was John Eli - Vardiman Clements, Cornelius Clements - Nancy Fairchiles Martha Clements & Delila Bell -,
William Clements oldest child of Gabriel & Mary Clements was born 1795 February the 21st Gabriel Clements died the 20th of October 1825 in Crofford Georgia -,
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State of Georgia   )
Telfair County       )  On this Second day of October in the year Eighteen hundred and fiftytwo personally appeaered before me an acting Justice of the Peace Mrs Mary Clements who being duly sworn according to Law declaes that she is the the widow of Gabrield Clements formerly of Lexington District in the State of South Carolina who was a Revolutionary soldier, and that she was married to him in said District & State on the nineteenth day of February Seventeen hundred & ninety three.  She further swears that the copy Family Record as attached to this Sheet of Paper (the original having been burned) is hers and correct in the date of her & said Gabriels' marriage & the dates of the births of her children. Deponent is now in her Eighty third year of age.  The parties present at her marriage celebrated by John Fairchilds Esq. were Vardiman Clements, Cornelius Clements, John Eli, Nancy Fairchilds, Martha Clements & Delila Bell.  Sworn to and subscribed before me the day & year aforesaod.

Before me                        )   Mary [X] Clements
  Joseph C. Clements, JP  )      (her mark)

State of Georgia    )
Telfair County        )  I John F. McRae Clerk of the Superior Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Joseph C. Clements before whom the above affirmation was taken was as of the date thereof an acting Justice of
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the Peace in aforesaid County duly commissioned & sworn & that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my Office at Jacksonville in Said County this 2nd day of October Eighteen hundred and fifty Two.

                                  Jno F. McRae Clk
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State of Georgia    )
County of Telfair    )  S.S.
                    On the 17th day of June A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid. 
Mary Clements aged 86 years, a resident of Telfair County in the State of Georgia who being duly sworn according to law, Declares that she is the identical person who is in receipt of a Pension as the widow of Gabriel Clements who was a private of Cavalry and an Ensign in the revolutionary war, (Proof of which has been laid before the Department,) and whose name is inscribed on the roll of Pensioners under act of February 2nd, 1848 Page 209 Vol 3., and that she has never been married since the death of Gabriel Clements. And that she has never heretofore made any application for bounty land under any act of Congress.

She makes this declartion for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3d, 1855, Test

       Alexander L. Stone        Marry Clements
        W.L. Rogers J.P

We, Alex L. Slone and John C. Daniel residents of Telfair County in the State of Georgia upon our oaths declare, that the aboe Declaratio was signed and acknowledged by Mary Clements in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.  And we further declare that we have known the applicant for many years and that she has never contracted a second marriage, and that she is now a widow.
                     John C. Daniel
                     Alexander L. Slone
STATE OF Georgia    )
Telfair County           )
      Know all Men by these Presents that I Mary Clements of the County appoint Jacob A Clements my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to received from the Commissioners of Pensions the Bounty land warrant to which I am entitled under the Act approved March 3d, 1855; as set forth in the above declaration, hereby confirming what-
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tever my said Attorney may do by virtue of these presents.  Declaring this my Power of Attorney to be irrevocable, and hereby revoking all former power or powers of Attorney.  In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and set my seal this 17th day of June A.D. 1857.
Test
     John C. Daniel          Mary Clements [stamp]
     Alexander L. Stone

   THE foregoing Declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first written ; and I certify that I know the affiants to be creditable persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in the claim; I further certify that on the day and year last above within, personally appeared before me Mary Clements subscriber to the above power of Attorney, and acknowledged, the signing, sealing and delivery of the same to be her own voluntary act and deed for the uses therein set forth.
         In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed
          my name June 17th 1857.
              W.L. Rogers J.P.

STTAE OF Georgia   )
Telfair County          ) S.S.
      I John F McRae Clerk of the Superior Court in and for said County do hereby certify that Wm L. Rogers whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate is and was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for County and commissioned and quallified. & that his Signature thereto is genuine.
      In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the [blocked out] Court this 17th day of June 1857.

[seal]     John F. McRae Clerk.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
PENSION OFFICE
AUG 11 1871
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   OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.

    This oath is required from pensioners once, (on the first payment to new ones,) who are native-born, or have been naturalized.  If a ward, for the guardian, and whenever there is a change of guardian; if dead, from the person or persons executing the vouchers.  When those of foreign birth have not resided in the United States, the magistrate may certify to the same; but if they have, and do not owe allegiance, it should be properly explained.  When a pension has been increased, and the oath has been previously furnished, it will not be required again of the pensioner.

    I, Jacob A. clemens administrator of Mary Clemens deceased, a pensioner of the United States, do solemnly swear that I will suppport, protest, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States against all enemies, whether domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, allegiance, and loyalty to the same, any ordinance, resolution, or law of any Stte Convention or Legislature to the contrary notwithstanding; and further that I do this will a full determination, pledge, and purpose, without any mental reservation or evasion whatsoever; and, further, that I will well and faithfully perform all the duties which may be required of me by law:  So help me God.
  (Two witnesses when mark is made.)
                   J A Clemens Admin
John McDearmid
John McCrimmon

State of Georgia    )       Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 
County of Telfair    ) ss    4th day of August, 1871

                                           GW Campbell, J.P.
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September 19, 1938

Miss Mamie Clements
McRae
Georgia

BA-J/AWF
Gabriel Clements
W. 27592

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Gabriel Clements of South Carolina, also information in regard to his wife Mary Watts Clements.

The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 27592, based upon the military service of Gabriel Clements in the Revolutionary War.

The date and place of birth of Gabriel Clements were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.

Gabriel Clements enlisted in the State of South Carolina, date not given, served as private, ensign, and first lieutenant in Captain Andrew DuBose's company, Colonel Samuel Benton's South Carolina regiment, length of service not shown; and in 1780, 1781, and 1782, he was captain of South Carolina Militia. His entire service was under General Francis Marion.

He was pensioned by the State of South Carolina about the year 1823, and was then living in Lexington District, South Carolina; he moved from there to Crawford County, Georgia. He died in said Crawford County, October 20, 1825. 

Gabriel Clements married February 19, [crossed out "1773,"] [added by hand "1793"] in
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in Lexington District, South Carolina, Mary Watts. The date and place of her birth and names of parents were not given.

The widow, Mary Clements, was allowed pension by the United States Government, on her application [added by hand "exe."] January 29, 1853, at which time she was eighty-two years of age, and living in Telfair County, Georgia.

The widow at her death left heirs- James and Clement Clements; their relationship to the family was not stated.

William Clements, the eldest son of Gabriel Clements and his wife, Mary, was born February 21, 1795.

Cornelius Clements, Vardimar Clements, and Martha C. Clements, all of Lexington District, South Carolina, were present at the marriage of Gabriel Clements and Mary Watts; it was not stated that they were related to the said Gabriel Clements.

Joseph C. Clements was Justice of the Peace in 1852 and 1854 for Telfair County, Georgia; Jacob A. Clemens (as he signed) was administrator of the estate of the widow, Mary Clements, his postoffice address in 1871, Jacksonville, Telfair County, Georgia. Their relationship to the family was not shown.

Clement Clements, brother of Gabriel Clements, was a soldier in the Revolution; and Mrs. Jane Seay, sister of the widow, was about sixty-two years old in 1853, and then of Lexington District, South Carolina. Reference was made in 1866 to grandchildren of Gabriel Clements and his wife, Mary; their names were not designated.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Apr. 3/94 Mt. Hist [?] [?]
rof. A.L. McRae. Rolla. Ms.
1923- July 31- Hist to Walter M. Clements [?]
_________
1930 - Mar 20- Hist. to
Mrs Gertrude Gilbert
E[?]
__________
1930 June 10. Photos mailed
Jencks & Fin. Div nt[smudged]
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1930 Sept. 10. Photos mailed
L. Houston & Fin. Div. ntfd[smudged]
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1931- October 1- Hist. to M[smudged]
M. Dixon accg.
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1932- July 8 - hist to Mrs. [smudged]
Braswell accg
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1932- Dec 22- hist to Mrs. Wm. [smudged]
1934- Oct 1 - "   "    Miss Mami[smudged]

WIDOW, &c.
File No. 27592
Mary Clements
Widow
Gabriel Clements
Priv Rev War
Act: Feby 2 1848
[?]ex: ---Vo. A., Page 140
[smudged] any
{Arrangement of 1870}
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April 1, 1937

Mrs. B. K. Scott
534 W. Park Avenue
Tallahassee, Florida

Gabriel Clements
W. 27592
BA-J/AWF

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Robert Buchanan, who served in the Revolutionary War from either Pennsylvania or North Carolina, and died in 1807 in Georgia, and the Revolutionary War record of Captain Gabriel Clements of South Carolina.

The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension found, based upon the service of a Robert Buchanan as described by you, under any spelling of that surname.

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 27592, based upon the service of Gabriel Clements in the Revolutionary War.

The date and place of birth of Gabriel Clements were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.

Gabriel Clements enlisted in the State of South Carolina, date not given, served as private, ensign, first lieutenant in Captain Andrew DuBose's Company, Colonel Samuel Benton's South Carolina regiment, length of service not shown; and in 1780, 1781 and 1782, he was captain of South Carolina Militia. His entire service was under General Francis Marion.

He was pensioned by the State of South Carolina about the year 1823, and was then living in Lexington
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District, South Carolina; he moved from there to Crawford County, Georgia. He died in Crawford County, October 20, 1825. 

Gabriel Clements married February 19, [crossed out "1773"] [added by hand "1793] in Lexington District, South Carolina, Mary Watts. The names of her parents were not given, nor date and place of her birth. 

The widow, Mary Clements, was allowed pension by the United States, on her application executed January 29, 1853, at which time she was eighty-two years of age and living in Telfair County, Georgia, where she had lived about twenty-four years. She died November 14, 1869 in Telfair County. 

The widow at her death left heirs- James and Clement Clements; their relationship to the family was not stated.

William Clements, the oldest son of Gabriel Clements and his wife, Mary, was born February 21, 1795. 

Cornelius Clements, Vardimar Clements, and Martha C. Clements, all of Lexington District, South Carolina, were present at the marriage of Gabriel Clements and Mary Watts; it was not stated that they were related to the family.

Joseph C. Clements was Justice of the Peace in 1852 and 1854 for Telfair County, Georgia. Jacob A. Clemens (as he signed) was administrator of the estate of the widow, Mary Clements; his postoffice address was in 1871- Jacksonville, Telfair County, Georgia. Their relationship to the family was not shown.

Clement Clements, brother of Gabriel Clements, was a soldier in the Revolution; and Mrs. Jane Seay, sister of the widow, was about sixty-two years old in 1853 and then of Lexington District, South Carolina.

Reference was made in 1866 to grandchildren of Gabriel Clements and his wife, Mary; no names were designated.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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October 1, 1934
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Gabriel Clements-W.27592
BA-J/AWF

Mrs. M. A. Brantley, Jr.
Quitman
Georgia

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Gabriel Clements, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.

The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 27592, based upon the military service of Gabriel Clements during the Revolutionary War.

The date and place of birth of this soldier are not shown, nor are the names of his parents given. 

He enlisted in the state of South Carolina, date not given, served as private, ensign and first lieutenant in Captain Andrew DuBose's company, Colonel Samuel Benton's South Carolina regiment, length of service not shown; and in 1780, 1781 and 1782 he was captain of South Carolina Militia.

[handwritten and circled in margin "120"]

He was pensioned by the state of South Carolina about the year 1823, and was then living in Lexington District, South Carolina. He moved from Lexington District to Crawford County, Georgia, where he died October 20, 1825.

Gabriel Clements married February 19, 1793 in Lexington District, South Carolina, Mary Watts.

His widow, Mary Clements, was allowed pension
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by the United States, on her application executed
January 29, 1853, at which time she was aged eighty-
two years and living in Telfair County, Georgia,
where she had lived about twenty-four years.

The widow, Mary Clements, died November 14,
1869 in Telfair County, Georgia.
  
Their oldest child, William, was born February
21, 1795.

Cornelius Clements, Vardimar Clements and Martha
C. Clements, all of Lexington District, South Carolina,
were present at the marriage of Gabriel Clements
and Mary Watts; it is not shown that they were related
to the soldier. The widow at her death left heirs-
James and Clement Clements, relationship not stated.
(Brothers)

One Joseph C. Clements was Justice of the Peace in 
1852 and 1854 for Telfair County, Georgia; and one 
Jacob A. Clemens (his he signed) was administrator of
the estate of the widow, Mary Clements; his postoffice
address in 1871 was Jacksonville, Telfair County,
Georgia. It is not stated that they were related to the family.

The soldier's brother, Clement Clements, was a 
soldier in the Revolution, and Mrs. Jane Seay, sister 
of the widow, was about sixty-two years of age in 1853
and then testified in Lexington District, South Carolina.

Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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December 22, 1932 
BA J/AWF
Gabriel Clements W. 37592
XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Mrs. William H. Pitt
McRae
Georgia

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which your request the Revolutionary War record of Captain Gabriel Clements.

The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.27592, based upon the military service of Gabriel Clements during the Revolutionary War.

Gabriel Clements enlisted, date not given, and served as private, ensign and first lieutenant under Captain Andrew DuBose and Colonel Samuel Benton with the South Carolina troops, length of service not stated; and in 1780, 1781 and 1782 he was captain of South Carolina Militia.

He was pensioned by the state of South Carolina about the year 1823, and was then living in Lexington District, South Carolina.

He moved from said Lexington District to Crawford County, Georgia, where he died October 20, 1825. The date and place of his birth are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.

The soldier, Gabriel Clements, married February 19, 1793 in Lexington District, South Carolina, Mary Watts.

The widow, Mary, was allowed pension on her application executed January 29, 1853, and then eighty two
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years of age, and a resident of Telfair County, Georgia, where she had lived since about 1829.

Their oldest child, William, was born February 21, 1795. 

The widow, Mary, dies November 14, 1869 in Telfair County, Georgia, leaving heirs James Clements and Clement Clements.

Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER
Assistant to administrator
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July 8, 1932

BA J/AWF
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Gabriel Clements
W.27592

Mrs. A. S. Branswell
368 Copenhill Avenue, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which your request information relative to a Mrs. Mary Clements, Revolutionary War pensioner from Jacksonville, Georgia. 

The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 27592, based upon the military service of Gabriel Clements during the Revolutionary War. 

Gabriel Clements enlisted, date not give, and served as private, ensign and first lieutenant under Captain Andrew DuBose and Colonel Samuel Benton with the South Carolina troops, length of service was not stated; and in 1780, 1781, 1782 and he was captain of South Carolina Militia.

He was pensioned by the State of South Carolina about the year 1823, at which time he was living in Lexington District, South Carolina.

He moved from aid Lexington District to Crawford County, Georgia, where he died October 20, 1835. The date of his birth is not given nor are the names of his parents shown.

The soldier, Gabriel Clements, married February 19, 1793 in Lexington District, South Carolina, Mary Watts. 

The widow, Mary, was allowed pension on her application executed January 29, 1853, at which time she was
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eighty two years of age, a resident of Telfair County, Georgia, where she had lived since about 1829. 

Their oldest child, William, was born February 21, 1795.

The widow dies November 14, 1869 in Telfair County, Georgia, leaving heirs James Clements and Clement Clements 

Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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BA J/AWF
Mrs. A. M. Dixon
Richland
Georgia

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 27592, that Gabriel Clements enlisted and serves as private, ensign and first lieutenant under Captain Andrew DuBose and Colonel Samuel Benton in the South Carolina troops. 

He was afterwards Capitan of the South Carolina Militia in 1780, 1781, and 1782.

He was pensioned by the state of South Carolina about 1823, at which time he was living in Lexington District, South Carolina. He moved there to Crawford County, Georgia, where he died, October 20, 1825. 

The soldier married, February 19, 1793 in Lexington District, South Carolina, Mary Watts. 

She was allowed pension on her application executed, January 29, 1853, at which time she was eighty two years of age, and a resident of Telfair County, Georgia, where she had lived since about 1829.

Their oldest child, William, was born February 21, 1795.

The widow dies November 14, 1869 in Telfair County, Georgia, leaving heirs James Clements and Clement Clements. 

Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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COPIED FROM LETTER OF M.M.H.F.
Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
 EEL

March 20, 1930

Miss Gertrude Gilbert
910 Peden Avenue
Houston, Texas

Dear Madam:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.27592, it appears that Gabriel Clements enlisted and served as private, Ensign and First Lieutenant under Captain Andrew DuBose and Colonel Samuel Benton in the South Carolina Troops. 

He was afterwards Captain of South Carolina Militia in 1780, 1781 and 1762.

He was pensioned by the state of South Carolina about 1823 in which time he was a resident of Lexington District, said State. He moved there to Crawford County, Georgia, where he died October 20, 1825.

The soldier married February 19, 1793, in Lexington District, South Carolina, Marry Watts.

She was allowed pension on her application executed January 29, 1853, at which time she was aged eighty two years and a resident of Telfair County, Georgia, where she had lived since about 1829.

Their oldest child, William, was born February 21, 1795.

The widow does November 14, 1869, in Telfair County, Georgia, leaving heirs, James and Clement Clements

Very truly yours

EARL D. CHURCH
Commissioners.
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Walter M. Clements, Atty.,
Eastman, Georgia

Sir:

     I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W.17592 it appears that Gabriel Clements enlisted and served as Private, Ensign and first Lieutenant under Captain Andrew DuBose and Colonel Samuel Benton, South Carolina Troops.  He was afterwards Captain of South Carolina Militia in 1780, 1781 and 1782.  He was pensioned by the State of South Carolina about 1823 at which time he was a resident of Lexington District, said State.  He moved from there to Crawford County, Georgia where he died October 30, 1825.
     Soldier married February 19, 1793 in Lexington District, South Carolina, Mary Watts who was allowed pension by the United States on her application executed January 29, 1852 while a resident of Telfair County, Geogia, aged eighty-two years, where she had lived since about 1829.
     Their oldest child William was born February 21, 1795.
     Widow dies November 14, 1869 in Telfair County, Ga., leaving heirs James and Clement Clements.
                Respectfully,

                     Acting Commissioner.
Handwritten notes:
1)  Miss Wilson arranged the last paragraph about heirs - thought it best not to use word "brothers"
2)  The date used for her Declaration Jan. 29, 1853 instead of Oct. 2, 1852 Miss Wilson advised.
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Rev. &1812 Wars Section.       September 3, 1930
Bureau of Pensions.                            541

Rev. War claim of Gabriel Clements, File No. 
W. 27592.                          Actual   2 of each page
                                                        positives only.


Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number. 
The word "emit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.

Chief, Rev. &1812 Wars Section.
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September 2, 1930

Commissioner of Pensions

Dear Sir:

Please furnish me photographic copies of nine pages, two positive copies of each, from Revolutionary War pension claim of Gabriel Clements, W.27592, and photographic copies of nine pages, two positive copies of each, from Revolutionary War pension claim of Charles Jordan, R. 5761. 

Miss Martha Love Houston
1816 H St. NW
City

Received payment
$5.40

Rev. &1812 Ware Section.
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Submit in Duplicate   1-681    PHONE Branch 476
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 43813.
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Washington
Chief, Division of Publications,           June 2, 1930
Room G 139.
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pensions
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(All copy for duplicating work should be plain and written in elite type, exactly line for line as it is to appear on finished job.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of nine pages from Revolutionary War pension claim, Gabriel Clements, widow Mary W. 27592.
No. of copies 1 of each page Shall form be kept standing? ...... days
For further information see Mrs. M.M.H. Finch 
Room No.: 5033 
Phone No.: 541
Approved by A. D. Wilkinson [Chief Clerk of Bureau] and Margaret M H Finch [Chief of Division]
Note: No order made "Special" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief of Clerk of Bureau ordering.....


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Cash - 1.35
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C. 

{Stamp} Finance Division 
Bookkeepers 
Jun 3 1930
Bureau of ,

Dear Sirs,
Please send me uncertified copies of nine pages from Revolutionary War pension claim.  Gabriel Clements, widow Mary, W. 27592.

H., Jencks
28-18th St S.E
Wash D.C.

Received payment
$1.35
June 2, 1930
M. C. Stokes
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
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List of pages to Mr. H W. Jenks

  Widow's declaration Jan ( one November) 29, 1853 - 4 pages including the one reverse side of the page with her signature. 4 pages
  Record which contains war. & names of those present & birth of Wm. (1st child) & soldier's death  - 1 page
  Affids of Gabriel Clements, Phillip Roberts, Clemens Clements, Chas. Spiers, Peter DuBose, etc. & page ending with John T. Goodwin's sign. & statement that those affids. were true copies etc - dated at Columbia S.C. Feb. 1852 but not the same one dated Feb. 14, 1853 - 3 pages
  Appl. for arrears of pen. due deceased pensioners, made by Jacob A. Clements Admr. - Aug. 4-1871. 1page
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1853  82 / 1971
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          McRae, Georgia
           Aug. 16, 1938

Veterans Administration
Pension Dept.
Washington, D.C
                             [stamp: Received
                                          Aug 18 1938
                                          Mail Sub-Div.
                                           Vets. Adm.
                                           reader       17]

   Will you please send me the record and all the information you have on Gabriel Clements who drew a pension from the state of S.C.?  He served under Gen. Francis Marion during the Revolutionary War.
  Also the record of Mary Watts Clements who was granted a pension by the U.S. government.
                    Yours truly,
              (Miss) Mamie Clements
              McRae
              Georgia
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                                         Tallahassee, Fla.
                                         March 10th, 1937

Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.
                                [stamp: Received
                                             March 13, 1937
                                              Mail Sub-Div.
                                              Vets Adm
                                             Reader No. 31]

    Will you please send me all the data contained in your files regarding Capt. Gabriel Clements who served in the Rev. war in S.C.  I desire all dates, names of members of family, places of births death marriage, residence etc. also record of service.
I also desire the same information of Robert Buchanan, who died in Ga. (1807). I think he served in Rev. in Pa. or N.C.
                           Yours sincerely,
                           Marie G. scott.
                            (Mrs. B.K.)

534 W. Park Ave.
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                                 Quitman, Georgia
                                 Sept 12, 1934
Pension Bureau
Revolutionary Dept.
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:
        Will you please send me the date of Captain Gabriel Clements' marriage to Mary Watts and his death and also the date of his son, Jacob Clements' birth & death.  If you have Mary Watts Clements' birth and death dates, please send those.
       I thank you for your trouble and kindness.

                 Sincerely
                  Mary Clement Brantley
                  (Mrs. M.A. Brantley, Jr)
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                                     McRae, Ga.
                                     Nov. 17, 1932
Dear Com. of Pensions,
  Will you please send me copies of all you have in regard to Gabriel Clements and pension to his wife Mary will greatly appeciate a quick reply.

                 Very respectfully,
                  Mrs. Wm. H. Pitt
                              no claim 11-2 2-32
                                      HCB

[Stamp: Received
             Nov 21 1932 
             Pension Files Sub-Division
             Record Seciton]

(other side)
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   I was not wanting a pension only wanted a copy of all you have on Capt. Gabriel Clements who served 4 yrs under Gen. Francis Marion during Rev. war and I have proof of his services but the Reg. Gen. of D.A.R in Washington wanted more data in regard to his children so will you please send to me.
  I am opposed to pensions unless the soldier gave actual service and incapacitated for business. 
 That is one thing ruining our Fed. Gov. is soldiers who only went to training camps able bodied men making good livings yet drawing pensions and they are plentiful in every County and State in the Union.
  Hope to get record real soon.
                     Very Respectfully,
                      Mrs. Wm. H. Pitt
                      McRae,
                      Ga.
[Stamp:  Recieved
               Dec 8 1932
               Recept Section
               Pension Files (?)]
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[Veterans Admn letterhead]
                            Veterans Administration
                               Washington
                                    November 19, 1932.
                                         In reply refer to:
                                   Your File Reference: MBAB
Mrs. William H. Pitt,
Mcrae,
Georgia.

Dear Madam:

        This is in reply to your letter dated November 17th, herewith returned.

          No claim for pension can be identified in the case of Gabriel Clements and this office is unable to state at the present time whether his widow may or may not have title to pension.

           The enclosed circular outlines the conditions of title to pension to the widow of a veteran of the United States.  Any blank mentioned therein will be furnished upon request.

                        Respectfully,
                          E.W. Morgan (signature)
                           E.W. MORGAN
                           Director of Pensions.

Have written letter in other side of my first letter please read and reply

[Stamp:  Received
              Dec 3 1932
              Recpt Section
              Pension Files (?)}
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                            Atlanta, Ga.
                            May 19, 1932

War Department,               
Washington, D.C.                   
                                            
Gentlemen,
  Won't you please refer to your records or roster of pensioners of the Revolutinary War and see if you have the name Mrs. Mary Clements, Jacksonville Georgia.  Kindly tell me did her husband serve and was he killed in this war?  Also please give me his full name and his fathers full name if you have it.
  I am obtaining this information in an effort to become a member of The Daughters of the American Resolution.  Any additional information you may send me will be greatly appreciated.
     Sincerely,
           Mrs. A.S. Braswell
           368 Copenhill Ave. N.E.
            Atlanta, Ga.
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(COPY)
WAR DEPARTMENT
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE
WASHINGTON
                                                       May 25, 1932.
Mrs. A. S. Braswell, 
358 Copenhill Ave. N.E.,
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Madam:
I have your letter of May 19, 1932, in which you inquire if the name Mrs. Mary Clements, Jacksonville, Georgia, appears on the records or roster of pensioners of the Revolutionary War.
As the matter pertains to the office of the Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, this city, I am referring your letter to that office for consideration and reply.

Very truly yours, 
C.H. Bridges
Major General,
The Adjutent General
By
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Revolutionary & 1812 Wars Section 
Sep 18 1931
Bureau of Pensions
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AMERICAN LEGION [seal]

AMERICAN LEGION
MORTON-RICHARDSON POST, NO. 128
RICHLAND, GEORGIA

Dept. of Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Sep 13, 1931
Dear Sirs:
Please send me the information contained in
the pension awarded Mrs Mary Watts Clements of Ga. as 
a widow of a Revolutionary soldier. I'd like all names, dates
& places that appear on the records--
Many thanks--
(Mrs H. M) Sara R. Dixon
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Houston, Texas,
Jan. 18, 1930.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Intreier [sic] Department,
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Sir;
Thanking you very much for past favors, in prompt
response, I want to ask you to favor me with statement
from your pension records of the family of
Absalom Moreland, a private in first 
regiment of North Carolina militia 
engaged in the Revolutionary army.
Gabriel Clements, enlisting in the So.
Car. malitia [sic], from close to the Ga.-
So. Car. line. He was born in So. Car.,
and died in Georgia.
William Gilbert, listed among Georgia
Rev. soldiers; may have been from S.C.
The names of family from your pension records,
would probably disclose (as in instance of another) the son who was our ancestor.
Thanking you in advance, I beg to remain
Yours respectfully, 
Gertrude Gilbert [handwritten signature]
Miss Gertrude Gilbert.
910 Peden Avenue.

U.S. PENSION OFFICE JAN 22 1980 [stamped]
This Gabriel Clements was under 
Marion (1780-1781). His widow received a 
pension. He was born in S.C. and 
died in Crawford Co. Ga. I am not
in the business of hunting up genealogies,
but am just trying to get my own 
"family tree" and certainly appreciate your help.
G. Gilbert
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Walter M. Clements
Attorney at Law
Eastman, Georgia
                                                        June 20, 1923.
Pension Department, 
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:-
I will appreciate any information the Department may disclose as to Gabriel Clements, who enlisted from South Carolina, in the war of the American Revolution, and who subsequently died at some point in the State of Georgia. If the records show the date and place of his birth, and the date and place of his death, I would also appreciate this information. I have understood that his widow drew a pension from the government. I will thank you for any information concerning this deceased soldier that may be secured from the records of the Pension Department.
                                          Very truly yours, 
                                       Walter M. Clements
[Stamp]
U.S. Pension Office Jun 23 1923
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School of Mines
--OF THE--
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI.
AUSTIN. L. McRAE, Sc. D.,
PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS.

U.S. PENSION OFFICE. MAR 22 1894 [stamped]

ROLLA, MO. March 19. 1894

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C. 
Sir:
I wish to enquire whether there is 
any record in your office of the service
of Gabriel Clemens of Burke County Ga
in the Revolutionary War.
I have been told that he was a Captain
during that war and wish to find out
whether there is any record of it.
Very truly yours
A. L. McRae.

MAR 24 1894 [stamped upside-down]
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Georgi[torn]
Mary Clements
widow of Gabriel
who died on the ___
of ___ in the State of Georgia
who was a private in the ______ commanded
by Captain____ of the ____ commanded
by ____in the Revolution
for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Savanna
at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of
March 1854 and sent to 
Hon D.R. Atchison
Arrears to the 4th of 
Semi-annual allowance ending Senate U.S.
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Georgia 9491
___________
Mary Clements-
widow of Gabriel
who was a priv. of Cav. & Ensign
in the Revolution 
Incd from [?] 80-
____________
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate 
of 170- Dollars 00-
Cents per annum, to commence 
on the 4th day of March, 1843.
_____________
Certificate of Pension issued
the 26th day of May 1855-
and sent to 
James A Black
Present.
______________
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and 
June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2. Page 172.
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Georgia 11..621
Mary Clements_
widow of Gabriel Clements_
who died on the [blank]
of [blank] in the State of [blank]
who was a priv. of Covy in the [blank] commanded
by Captain Ensign of the [blank] commanded
by [blank] in the Revolution 
line for the Increased from 80--

Inscribed on the Rolt of Savannah
at the rate of 70 Dollars 00 Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 26th day of 
May 1855 and Sent to [blank].
Arrears to the 4th of Jance A Black
Semi-annual allowance ending Present.

Recorded by: G. J. Gelly {Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838}
Book S Vol 1 Page 327
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6.219 --
Georgia
Mary Clements_
widow of Gabriel
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Priv. of Cavy & Ensign
Increased from 80_00
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 170 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the 26th day of May 1853 and sent to James A Black 
Present.

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 209 Vol. 3
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Restoration 6219
Georgia 
Mary Clements
widow of Gabriel
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Priv of Cav & Ensign
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 170 Dollars __ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of September 0860
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of August 1866 and sent to Hughes Denver & Pick Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 228, Vol. 76
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6219
Georgia
Mary Clements
widow of Gabriel
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of March [illegible] and sent to D.R. Atchison
M.S. Seuate

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 209 Vol. 3
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           (copy)
South Carolina  
    to the Honorable President and other members of the Senate of said State The humble petition of Clement Clements herewith that he served in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War as follows, viz, That he joined the 18th Regiment as a volunteer (in the year 1780) under the command of Colonel Samuel Benton in the company commanded by Captain Andrew DuBose and served as a volunteer for the space of three years. That he was wounded in the head & hand very severly in a skirmish with a party of the enemy in Darlington District in the year 1781 That he was also wounded in the same year in the leg at the battle of the Hanging Rock above Camden.  Your petitioner therefore humbly submits that he is entitled to a pension in consideration of his said services and the wounds he received.  Your petitioner therefore prays your Honorable Body to take the same into consideration and grant such relief as may seem most meet and your petitioner as in duty bound and ever pray.

     (signed)   Clement [X] Clements
                          (his mark)
South Carolina       )
Darlington District  )  Peter DuBose personally appeared before me James Heaven Justice of the Peace in the foresaid District and being duly sworn says that he did know and was well aquainted with Clement Clements in the said Revolution War and he was a brave solger he served in Genl Marion troops and under the command of Samuel Benton Conl. Captain Andrew DuBose and myself Peter DuBose being a volunteer [illegible] and the said Clements was thout to be onest and a fine solger in that time and he did get wounded by the enemy in two places one on his head and on his hand.  Sworn to before me this 24 day of November 1820             Peter DuBose
  (signed) James Heaven J.P.
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South Carolina    )
Richland District  )   Personally appears Phillip Roberts and makes oath that Clement Clements did of his own Knowledge, serve in the armies of the State of South Carolina in the Revolutionary war for the space of three years in Capt DuBose's Company in the Regiment commanded by Col Benton under the command of Genl Marion and that the said Clement Clements always behaved gallantly and received a wound whilst in said service
Sworn before me 14th Decr. 1820
       (signed)  Philip Roberts
Wm. A. Brickell
      J.P.

South Carolina   )
Richland Dist.     )  Personally appears Gabriel Clements and makes oath that he was a Capt. of Militia during the Revolutionary War in the years 1790, 1781, & 1782, and that Clement Clements did serve as a private (during the said war) alternately under the command of this deponent and in Capt. DuBose' company and that the said Clement Clements was always esteemed a brave soldier. Sworn before me 15th Decr 1820
    (signed) Gabriel [X]  Clements
                          (his mark)
Wm. A. Brickell
          J.P.
South Carolina    )
Richland Dist.      )  Personally appeared Gabriel Clements and makes oath that Clement Clements did serve in the army of the State of South Carolina during the Revolutionary war for the space of three years in Capt. DuBoses' Company in the Regiment commanded by Col. Benton under the
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command of Genl Marion and that his Deponent further swears that he knows that the said Clement Clements was wounded in the said service- that the said Clement Clements was at the battle of Wadboo and several other battles, and invariably behaved like a gallant soldier.  Sworn before me 13th Decr. 1820.
   (signed)
Wm. A. Brickell          Gabriel [X] Clements
      J.P.                            (his mark)

South Carolina   )
Richland Dist.     )  Personally appears Clement Clements and makes oath that he never did receive either directly or indirectly any payment for his services during the Revolutionary war nor has he ever received any pension from the State of South Carolina in consideration of his said services.  Sworn before me 13th Decr 1820
       (signed)             Clement [X] Clements
Wm. A. Brickell J.P.      (his mark)

The Committee on Pensions to whom was referred the petition of Clement Clements praying to be placed on the Pension list Report that they have had the same under consideration and from the vouchers accompanying the petition Your Committee hav found the most ample evidence that the petitioner has been an able active and faithful soldier of the Revolution having been twice severly wounded and that he is a proper subject of the Legislative provision.  They therefore recommend that Clement Clemens be placed on the pension list with thte arrearage of one years pay   (Signed)  John W. Davis
                         Chairman
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     In the Senate 15 Decr 1821
Resolved that this House do agree to the Report ordered that it be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.
        By order of Senate
  (Signed)    Wm. D. Martin

In the House of Representatives Decr 17th 1821.
Resolved that the House do concur with the Senate in the preceding report ordered that it be returned to the Senate
     By order of the House
     (Signed) R. anderson C.H.R
     Office of Clerk of Senate
     Columbia S.C. 16th February 1853.
I do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy as taken from the Records of this office in the matter of the application of Clement Clements for a pension.
            For Clerk of Senate
              John T. Goodwyn
              Reading Ck. Senate
(no seal of Office)
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Application for Restoration
to the
PENSION ROLLS,
Under Act of February 4, 1865.

APPLICANT'S ADDRESS:
Mary Clements Applicant.
Near Jaekaan Nille
Telfair Leu Georgia
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OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
This oath is required from pensioners once, (on the first payment to new ones,) who are native-born, or have been naturalized. If a ward, from the guardian, and whenever there is a change of guardian; if dead, from the person or persons executing the vouchers. When those of foreign birth have not resided in the United States, the magistrate may certify to the same; but if they have, and do not owe allegiance, it should be properly explained. When a pension has been increased, and the oath has been previously furnished, it will not be required against of the pensioner. 
I, Mary Clements, a pensioner of the United States, do solemnly swear that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States against all enemies, whether domestic and foreign, and that I will bear true faith, allegiance, and loyalty to the same, any ordinance, resolution, or law or any State Convention or Legislative to the contrary notwithstanding; and. further, that I do this with a full determination, pledge, and purpose, without any mental reservation or evasion whatsoever; and, further, that I will well and faithfully perform all the duties which may be required of me by law: So help me God.

Mary Clements

[Two witnesses when mark is made.]
John McDermid
Alfred P Smith
State: Georgia
County: Telfair
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
Fourth day of June, 1866
John Smith
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Application for Restoration to the Pension Rolls
Whose
Names have been Dropped under the Act of February 4, 1862.

State of Georgia
County of Telfair
On this fourth day of June, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six, personally appeared before me, (I) John Smith Justice, of the Inperion Court in said State and County, the same being a Court of Record, (2) Mary Clements aged ninety five years, a resident of Telfair County in the State of Georgia, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that (2) she is the identical (2) Mary Clements who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Savannah Georgia, and whose pension certificate is herewith returned; that (2) she has resided since the first day of January, A.D. 1861, as follows: In the County of Telfair State of Georgia that during this period (2) her means of subsistence have been (4 1/2) of the most limited kind, she having to depend on her children and grandchildren for subsistence and support and that (2) she has not borne arms against the Government of the United States, or (2) she has not in any manner encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with their cause; and that (2) she was last paid (2) her pension on the fourth day of September, A.D 1860.
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of (2) her name to the pension rolls, and of obtaining a new pension certificate, such as (2) she may be entitled to under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate (2) her original claim. And I hereby appoint Hughes Denver & Peer of [illegible], my Attorney to present this application, and perform all that is necessary therein, without reservation, as well as to receive my Certificate when issued. 
x John McDermid
x Alfred P. Smith
(5) Mary Clements
Also personally appeared (6) John McDermid, a resident of (7) Telfair County, GA and (6) Alfred P Smith a resident of (7) Telfair County, GA, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw (5) Mary Clements, make her X to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with (2) her that (2) she is the iden-
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tical person  ( 2) she represents (2) herself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.; that the applicant is still a widow and has not born arms against the Government of the United States and that she has not in any manner encouraged the rebels or manifested sympathy with their cause.  X John McDermid (8) Alfred P. Smith ( signed )  Sworn to and subscribed before me, this fourth day of June A.D. 1866 ; and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct, or indirect , in the prosecution of this claim and further that the contents of the deposition of the applicant were made known to her before signing by reading the same to her John Smith ( signed ) J.I.C.                                                  0ath of Allegiance.  I Mary Clements, do solemnly swear, ( or affirm ), in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder ; that I will in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the late rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slaves: So help me God.  (2) ( her mark X ) Mary Clements  Sworn to and subscribed before me, this fourth day of June  A.D. 1866. (1) John Smith ( signed ) J.I. C.        [The State of Georgia County of Telfair ] ss. I, Alford P. Smith Clerk of the Superior Court within and for the said County, do certify that John Smith  Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration , affidavits and acknowledgement were made, was at the time of taking the same, and still is an acting Justice of the Inferior Court within and for said County , duly commissioned and sworn , and that the several signatures, purporting to be his , which are appended to said declaration, affidavits and acknowledgement , are his genuine signatures.  IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF , I hereto set my hand and affix the Seal of our said Court at Jacksonville, Ga , this fourth day of June A.D. 1866.  Alfred P. Smith ( signed / sealed ) Clerk Superior Court T.C.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Figure (1) -- Judge, Justice of the Peace, or Clerk having seal. [None -- If a Judge or Justice of the Peace, authenticate the papers, the signature must be verified in usual form by the Clerk of the Court.]
(2) He or She ; Name of Applicant ; His or Her ; Him or Her ; Himself or Herself, as the fact may be.
(3) Name the place or places at which claimant has resided since last paid, and during the time for which original Pension has not been drawn.
(4) Here name the employment or other means by which a livelihood has been gained. (4 1/2) Means of subsistence
(5) Signature of Applicant. If X is made, two witnesses must sign their names opposite the same, and who can write. 
(6) Name of Witnesses in full.
(7) State name of residences, City, Village, County, and State. 
(8) Signatures of Witnesses.

NOTES TO BE PARTICULARLY OBSERVED.
If the declarant, or any witness, signs by mark, the officer must certify, that the contents of the paper were made known to the affiant and witnesses before signing. 
In every case, the declaration or affidavit must be either signed by the affiant's own hand or else by mark, [X.] Signing by another hand, when the party is able to write, or without a mark when the party is unable to write, is wholly inadmissible.
The allegations made in the applicant's declaration, must be sustained by the testimony of two credible and disinterested witnesses, to be certified as such by the officer before whom the testimony is taken. If the applicant be an Invalid Pensioner, he must be examined by an Army Surgeon, or by a Surgeon duly appointed by the Pensions Office, as to the continuance of the disability. 
If a widow, she must prove, by two credible witnesses, (certified to in the usual manner, and under seal.) her continued widowhood.
If remarried, the minor children, (under 16,) through their guardian can apply for the Suspended Pension, and if the guardian of a minor child be newly appointed, her or she must file the proper evidence of his or her appointment as such.
In all cases, the original Pension Certificate must be surrendered.
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Comptroller Genl's
Certificate
as to Officers of
Mariaon's Brigade.
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          Comptroller General's Office
            Columbia So. Cal.
                    April 4th, 1855

This is to certify that I have personally examined the Records of this Office for evidence of the services of Samuel Benton and Gabriel Clements and do not find any in their names; that I have also examined for the services of George Hicks or Hix, Abel Kolb, & Robert Lide or Lyde and do not find any in their names, but that in the names of Different persons who furnished supplies or rendered military services in the war of the Revolution I find ample evidence by the Receipts for supplies & signed by the officers themselves that Samuel Benton as Lieutenand Colonel Commanded a Regiment from 1781 to 1783 in Marion's Brigade; that George Hicks also Commanded as Colonel a Regiment in said Brigade in 1780 and that Abel Kolb also commanded as Colonel in 1781 a Regiment in same Brigade: that Robert Lide or Lyde is designated as "Major Robert Lide or Lyde" (the name being spelled differently by different persons) and that payment was made to him for Supplies furnished only, and not for militia or other Duty.  I further certify that there are no Pay Rolls of Marion's Brigade, in this office as is the case with Sumter's Brigade, the services in the former being shown by detached, separate, & scattered individual accounts &
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indents and not in regular order as companies or Regiments.
            J.D. Ashmore
            Comptroller General

(no Seal of office
      J.D.H.
       C.G.)
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Comptroller's
Certificate as to Amos Windham
      &
Peter DuBose
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       Comptroller General's Office
        Columbia So:Ca:
                May 15th 1855.

This is to certify that I have examined the Records of this office for evidence of the services of Amos Windham and do not find any in his name, but that in Josiah Clements' account No 717 Book Y on file in this office his order is given in favor of "Majr Amos Windham" & certified before Elias DuBose J.P., date of said account being 31 Decr. 1785 & it being in paid for service as Sergeant & part as Lieutenant in Marion's Brigade in 1780 & 1781 & I further certify that I can find but three Indents in the name of Peter DuBose or  DuBusque all being for supplies or property & not for Duty, in one of which accounts he is designated "Capt Peter DuBose."
           For Comtroller Genl.
           Thos. P. Walker
No Seal of Office, Deputy Comp Genl
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                 Washington City
                17th July 1854
Hon. L.P. Waldo
                Dear Sir,
                     As I lever tonight, I have requested Mr. Hassler to call and ask you to let him examine the papers in Mary Clements' case, with a view to explaining evidence in the same.
Your consent to allow Mr. Hassler to do so, will greatly oblige,
            Very respectfully
               Your Obt. Sevt.
                James A. Black
                for Mary Clements
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Mary Clements
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                      Pension Office                      
                       July 18th 1854,
Sir,
         On examining the claim of Mary Clements, widow of Gabriel, of Georgia, I do not find a power of attorney authorizing your agency.  No evidence has been advanced to fix the length of service performed by Gabriel, in his different capacities of Ensign, Lieutenant and Captain.  For his services as a private, a full pension has been allowed to his widow.

                     I am Respectfully
                        Your Obt. Svt.
                          SP Waldo
                          Commissioner

James A. Black, Esq.
          Diamond Hill
                   S.C.
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The State of South Caronina   )
Lexington District                    )   I. James. E. Lee Clerek of the Court of Common Pleas and General sessions for Said District in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that J. Keisler Jr. before whom, the Preceeding affidavits were made as appears by his name, in his own hand writing, attesting the same, is now and was at the date thereof, a Magistrate for Said District, duly commissioned, and Sworn, and Signed the kept in my office, And I do further certify that his signatures to the several affidavits and certificates hereunto attached are genuine, and that all due faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts as such Magistrate.  And I do further certify that there is not, nor never has been, kept in any of the offices of Said District, any Public Record of Marriages.  In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Said Court, at Lexington Court House, this Twenty Second day of April Anno Domini, Eighteen hundred and Fifty three.

         James. E. Lee
        C.C.P&G.S.               (SEAL)
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Mary Clements, widow of Gabriel - Georgia '38ye
              for increase,

Gabriel Clements died in 1825.
    The widow applied and was pensioned at $80
     per annum, for 2 yrs service of her husband 
     as a private of infantry.
  It appears that in 1823, Gabriel petitioned to the
     Legislature of S.C. for pay for his revolutionary 
     services.  and declared then that he "served faithfully
    during the Revolutionary war in the company com-
   manded by Capt Debose one year as a private
   & the rest of the time as first Lieut: in said 
   DeBose's 
   company".  And has never received pay therefor.

Philip Roberts. pensioned after, in 1833, from Ky at $80
    then testified that Gabriel served as private in the
    company of Capt DuBose, in Benton's regt under Genl 
    Marion - was afterwards elected Capt of Militia &
    behaved and fought gallantly.

Clements Clements - pensioned from Ga, in 1852 at $80
    testified to his service generally.

Charles Spiers - testified that his father served under Gabriel,
    who was an Ensign.
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Peter DuBose - Pensioned in 1833 from S.C. for 15 mos
                Capt. 6  mos St & 3 mos Ensign- there 
    testified that during the war he knew Gabriel who
    served under Capt Andrew DuBose and affiant-and
    afterwards elected Ensign & served under Col
    Benton & Genl. Marion
The Legislative committee reported that Gabriel did
    serve "throughout the Revolutionary war either as a private
    soldier or as an office"- and had not received pay -
    and recommended that he be pensioned, with 1 yrs arrears
    in lieu of all claims against the state for Revy services,
    concurred in by both houses.
The duration of the service was admitted, both in this and the
    other cases quoted, for the same service. but it seems
    that the evidence was not considered sufficient
    to prove Gabriel's rank as an officer.
     Peter DuBose had not then been pensioned- altho he
    was pensioned before the admission of this claim- but 
    having been put on the roll of a different state it is not
    probable that his case was referred to.
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The additional evidence on which the claim for increase is based, consists, first, of a transcript of Clement Clement's application to the S.C. Legislature, and accompanying proofs, in 1820.

Clement Clements claimed to have served in Capt Andrew DuBose compy, Bentons 18th. regt. from 1780

Peter DuBose testified that he served under Andw D.B. as Capt & himself as Lieut

Gabriel then testified that Clement served in '80,' 81 & 82 in DuBose's company alternately under him (Gabriel).  was at battle of Watboo & several other battles
Second -
    In 1844, Clement applied in Lexington Co Ky- for pension under act of '82.- admd in 1852 at $80- and declared that he served under Capt Dubose 1 year in 1780, continuously in Marion's Brigade,  In his after service was much of his time in scouting after tories, under his brother Gabriel, who was Captain of the Scouts and in nearly constant duty service & fatigue to the final close of the war.

Peter DuBose, in his application made in 1832-declared he served 15 months as Captain and was allowed for the same Doubtless the promotion of Gabriel Clements corresonded with his, from Lieut or
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Ensign, as both were in the same company.

  I have examined carefully the "life of Marion" and find that the service in which these persons were engaged, was very harrassing and almost continuous.
  It appears probable that Gabriel Clements under his appointment as Ensign, had alternate command in the company.  That he was called Captain is very natural- and that he may have been, as he alleged, 1st Lieut is not improbable; but while Peter Dubose, the Lieut of his company was in it as Lieut, he was Ensign - when Peter was made Capt, it is very likely he was made Lieut.
   I think that now that Peter DuBose is proved to have been Lieut & Capt his sworn statement should be held to be good evidence that Gabriel was Ensign for the 6 months & afterwards that he was Lieut of the company.  It seems from Peter's statement that his brother Andrew, as Capt, and himself as Lieut, commanded the company alternately - and this agrees with Gabriel's statements that himself was 1st Lieut. & that Clement, his brother, served alternately under himself & Capt Dubose.
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Jacksonville GA     Treas
June 21

To George C. Whiting Comm of Pensions

   Washington City & County

Official business
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( illegible ) 160 acres
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April 30/53 W Cole add Revo :  Hon . D. R. Atchinson  ( vertical on page ) ( DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE, OFFICIAL BUSINESS Commissioner )
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Special Power of Attorney -- Carolinian Print.

The State of Georgia   )
Telfair County              )
   Know all Men by these Preseents, that I Mary Clements widow of Captain Gabriel Clements deceased, resident of the State of Georgia & County of Telfair, a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum
do make, consitute, and appoint, James S. Black Esquire of South Carolina my
True and Lawful Attorney for me and in my name & place to prosecute to final adjustment my claim to an increase of said pension under act 7th July 1838 upon the proofs already on file in the Pension office and such as he may submit in support of said claim whether of record evidence or otherwise: to examine all papers & Documents & to introduce any legal testimony from any Record, which may show my right (which I firmly believe to be a legal one) to such increase.
with power also, an Attorney or Attorneys under him for that purpose, to make and substitute, and to do all lawful acts for effecting the Premises, hereby irrevocably ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his Substitute or Substitutes, shall do therein, by virtue thereof.  The word "office" above interlined before signing, so also the word "irrevocably" above.
  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this 16th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four
The word "irrevocable" above interlined before signing.
             Mary [X] Clements     (Seal)
               (her mark)
Sealed and Delivered in the )
        presence of                  )
Mark Willcox
Alex T. Dobson
  Be it known, That on the 16th day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty four and in the Seventy ninth year of the Independence of the United States of America, before me Joseph C. Clements a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and sworn, came Mary Clements, Revolutionary widow pensioner above named, and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act and deed.
  IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed my Seal of Office, at my office in Telfair County Georgia the day and year last mentioned.
             Joseph C. Clements
             Justice of the Peace
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Georgia          ) S.S.
Telfair County )  I John F McRae Clerk of the Superior & Inferior Court in aforesaid County & State hereby certify that Joseph C. Clements whose name affiant to the within acknowledgment & Power of Attorney  is & was at the time of Signing the same an Acting Justice of the Peace within & for the County & State aforesaid. duly commissioned & sworn, & that all his official act, and entitled to full faith & consideration and that his signature hereto is [illegible] - Known to me to be So.
& that Said Courts are Courts of Record having general jurisdiction.
                   Given under my hand
(seal)             & Seal of Office at
                      Jacksonville Georgia
                      August 16th AD 1854
                       John F. McRae, Clk
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Hon. L. P. Waldo Comm. of Pensions Present.
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        Washington D.C.
         May 23rd 1855
Hon: L. P Waldo
Comm. of Pensions
    Dear Sir,
            In the claim of Mrs. Mary Clements she alleges Service of her deceased husband Gabriel, first as private, Lieutenant & as Captain for three years in 1780, 1781 & 1782 in Genl. Marion's Brigade.  This service is based upon his statements on oath in 1821 in his brother Clement's application for a pension to the Legislature of South Carolina.  In 1823 he petitions the State of Carolina for payment for his services never having recd. his pay from the State at the close of the war, as was the case with may of the officers of that Brigade, of which fact ample evidence from the Comptroller is filed in this case.  He died
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in 1824, the Legislature having allowed him a pension as "private & Officer throughout the war."  In 1839 Clement Clements made application to your office for a pension under Act of June 1832 & states part of his service under his brother Gabriel who was Captain of the "Scouts" as he termed the service.  Three years service of Clement Clements were established & he received his pension. Part of Gabriel's service as "private & Ensign" was proven by Capt. Peter DuBose (pensioned by the State as such though no payment was made to him for service by So. Carolina as by reference to the papers in his case will appear.) A great deal of evidence has been filed in Mr. Clements' case and the service having been in Marion's Brigade of which record evidence is shown to be so defective, I have to request that you will state what further evidence will be required to
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substantiate this claim. When in 1821 Gabriel swore to his service as Captain "in the militia" for three years in another's application, he must have told the truth without any prospect of it's being used thereafter to his benefit.  I will be pleased to have a statement from your office as above requested.
   I am, 
     Very respectfully,
     Yr. Obt. Sevt.
     James A. Black
      for Mrs. Clements
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( post mark ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE AUG 18 1866 ]  ( upside down at bottom pf page ) ( Boynton )
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              Treasury Department,
               Third Auditor's Office,
                 Aug 9 1866.

Sir.
   In reply to your inquiry of the 7th inst. I have to inform you that the pension of Mrs. Mary Clements (on the Georgia roll under Act 2 Feby 1848) appears by the books of this Office to have been last paid to 4 Sept 1860.

      Very Respectfully.
        AM Gangewer
        Acting Auditor
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Payment to be made at Washington City by Robert Clarke Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Washington City DC . Payable on the 4th March. Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2nd, 1848 . Page 228 Vol. H.  E D Collier Clerk. ( post mark )   [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE JUN 16 1860 ]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR            
WIDOW'S PENSION                         6219 Restoration   I certify , that, in conformity with the act of February 2, 1848,  Mary Clements widow of Gabriel Clements who was a Private of Cavalry & Ensign in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of one hundred and seventy dollars and -- cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of September 1860 and continuing for life, unless she should again marry ; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.  Given at the Department of the Interior this seventeenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and sixty six. W. T. Otto ( signed )   acting Secretary of the Interior .  Examined and Countersigned . Joseph H. Barrett ( signed ) Commissioner of Pensions.
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Payment to be made at Savannah by James S. Morel  Esq. Agent for paying Pensioners, in the  Agency of Georgia. Payable on the 4th September and 4th March . Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act  February 2nd 1848, Page 209 Vol. 3  G. T. Getty Clerk.               6219
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION/  I certify that n conformity  with the act of February 2nd, 1848, Mary Clements widow of Gabriel Clements who was a private of Cavalry and an Ensign in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of One hundred and seventy dollars per annum, commencing on the 4th of March 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry  ; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. deducting former payments at the rate of eighty dollars per annum. Given at the Department of the Interior, this twenty sixth day of May one thousand eight hundred and fifty five. Geo C Whiting ( signed ) acting Secretary of the Interior.  Examined and Countersigned . L. P. Waldo  ( signed ) Commissioner of Pensions.
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Brief in the case of Mary Clements , widow of Gabriel  Telfair County and State of Georgia act 7 July 1838 subsequent  Claim , ("original ") Proof exhibited, ( if original .) Is it documentary, tradionary , or supported by rolls ? If either, state the substance.  Copy of declaration made by Gabriel Clements , the husband , in 1823, to obtain a pension from the  State of South Carolina, supported by affidavits of Phillip Roberts, Clement Clements, Charles Spears. Peter Dubose & John Stewart - also copy of the report of the Committee to whom his  petition was referred stating that " he did serve his country  ( throughout ) ( underscored ) the  Revolutionary War." Marriage proved by sworn copy of family record. Name and residence of Agent Hon . D.R. Atchinson ( signed ) U S Senate  S. Cole ( signed ) Examining Clerk.
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Brief case Mary Clements and Gabriel Ga. Act 1838
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           Brief case Mary Clements wid Gabriel

Gabriel Clements (28th Novm. 1823), sayd he served in Revy. war in Co: under Capt. Debose 1 yr as private & rest of time as 1st Lt. in P. Debose's Co: never recd. pay for services S.C.

Philip Roberts (14th Decr. 1820) says Gabriel served in S.C. in the war as private in Capt. Duboses Co: Col Benton's Regt. under Genl Marion - afterwards elected Capt. of Militia -

Clement Clements (13th Cecr. 1820) says he knows Gabriel served in So. Ca. under Genl. Marion during the war.

Chas. Spiers. (20th Decr. 1822), was well acquainted with Gabriel during the war & knew he served in S.C. for a length of time, but does not know how long.  Dept. served under him G. then being an Ensign


Peter Dubose  
Capt &           
John Steward  )
  (2nd Novm. 1822), was personally acquainted with Gabriel during the war. Gabriel was under Capt. Andw. Dubose & dept & was afterward elected Ensign in Same Co: & served under Col. Benton & Genl Marion - above affidavits are certified by Clk: Senate & H. Representatives of S. Carolina
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Mary Clements (29th Jany: 1853.)  aged 82 yrs; declares she is the widow of Capt. Gabriel Clements who served under following officers as follows.  Gabriel entered Service in the was in So. Ca. as a private under Capt: Answ. Dubose, Col. Benton's Regt. under Genl. Marion & after serving 1 yr. was promoted to Ensign & was 1st Lt. in So. Co.- having served a considerable time as Lt. he was elected Capt. in Militia, in which capacity he served during 1780-'81 & '82 - married Gabriel 19th Feby: 1793. by John Fairchild, J. Peace.  Had a family record which was burned - eldest child Wm. was born 2 years after the marriage viz: 21st Feby; 1795.  Gabriel died 20th Oct: 1825
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Vice Presidents Chamber Jany 5th 1854.  Sir, You will oblige me by calling the attention of the Comm. of Pensions, to my letter of the ( 15th also, ) ( underscored ) in relation to Mrs. Clements claim  Very respectfully, your obt servant. D, R, Atchison ( signed )
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Mrs. Mary Clements widow of Gabriel Clements. Ga. Act 7 July 1838  Married 1793 Hus died 20 Oct 1825 Ad 2 yrs Private  $ 80 per annum from 4 Mch 1836 also acts 43 & 44 & 45   Omit     
 Hon. D. R. Atchison U S Senate
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              (copy)
South Carolina   )
Richland Dist.     )  Personally appeared Gabriel Clements before me who being duly sworn says on his oath that he serv'd faithfully during the Revolutionary war in the Company commanded by Capt Debose one year as a private & the rest of the time as first Lieut. in said DuBose's company & that he has never recd any pay for service from the State or from the United States either directly or indirectly or has he sold any right or title of his said services. Sworn to before me this 28th Novr. 1823
  West Caughman J.M.  (signed/ Gabriel [X] Clements  (his mark)

South Carolina   )
Richland Dist.     )  Personally appears Phillip Roberts and makes oath that Gabriel Clements did serve in the armies of the State of South Carolina during the Revolutionary war as a private in Capt DuBose's Company in the Regiment Commanded by Col Benton under the Command of Genl. Marion.  That the said Gabriel Clements was afterwards elected Captain of Militia and always behaved and fought gallantly.  Sworn before me 14th Decr. 1820
  Wm. Brickell J.P.   (Signed/   Phillips Roberts

South Carolina   )
Richland Dist.     ) Personally appears Clement Clements and makes oath that he knows that Gabriel Clements did serve in the armies of the State of South Carolina under Genl. Marion during the Revolutionary war - that he fought gallantly and invariably behaved well - that he is now old and infirm and unable to work for his support as set forth in his petition to the Legislature.  Sworn before me 13th Decr. 1820
 (signed/ Wm. A Brickell J.P.  
     Clement [X] Clements
     (his mark)
South Carolina   )
Richland Dist.     )  Charles Spiers being duly sworn makes oath that he was acquainted with Gabriel Clements during the Revolutionary war; and that he knows that he did serve in the armies
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of the State of South Carolina for a length of time but does not know positively how long That the Deponent's father servd under his command (the said Gabriel Clements then being an ensign in the said line) That he believes that the said Gabriel Clements served with zeal and courage. Sworn before me 20 Decr. 1822
Wm. A. Brickell J.P.
  (signed/  Charles [X] Spiers
                    (his mark)
South Carolina   )
Sumter District   )  Personally came Peter DuBose before me Felix Ellis one of the Justices appointed to keep the peace in and for the District aforesaid and Duly made oath that he was personally acquainted the Gabriel Clemons during the Revolutionary war he the sd. Clemons conducted himself a faithful soldier under the Command of Capt. Andrew DuBose and myself and afterwards was elected Ensign in the same Company and done duty under the command of Colonel Benton and General Marion During which time to my knowledge his house and fernature ware burned by the Enemy.  Sworn to before me the 2nd day November 1822.
  Felix Ellis J.P.   (signed/ Peter DuBose)
I the said Capt. John Stewart do Ascert the above mentioned to be just and true
      (signed/ Capt John Stewart
The Committee on Claims to whom may referred the petition of Gabriel Clements praying payment for Revolutionary Services beg leave to Report that they have duly considered the same together with the accompanying Documents from which it appears that the petitioner did serve his Country throughout the Revolutionary was either as a private soldier or as an Officer for which it appears that he has NOT been compensated, but as his documents are not full & satisfactory as to the Amount that should be paid him and as he has now become very old and infirm your Committee has thought proper Respectfully to recommend Pension which is in lieu of all claims against the State for Revolutionary Services    Decr. 3rd. 1823/ signed/ John K. Griffin Chairman.
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In the Senate 4th Decr. 1823.  Revolved that Senate do agree to the Report. Ordered that it be sent to the House of Representatives for Concurrence.  By order of the Senate
    (Signed) Wm. D. Martin, C.S.

In the House of Representatives Decr. 20th 1823 Resolved that the House do concur in the Report Ordered that the same be returned to the Senate.  By order of the House
   (Signed / R.Anderson C.H.R.

   Office of Clerk of Senate
   Columbia S.C.
       February 1853.
I do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy as taken from the original papers on file in this office in the matter of the application of Gabriel Clements for a pension.
            For Clerk of Senate
              John T. Goodwyn
               Reading Ck. Senate
(no seal of office)
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State of Georgia   ) SS
County of Telfair   )    It is hereby certified by the undersigned Judge of the Inferior Court in and for said County & State that satisfactory evidence has been submitted to the Court that the Original Family Record of the late Captain Gabriel Clements and of his widow the present Mrs. Mary Clements showing the date of their marriage & also the dates of the births of their children, was burnt up, together with the house in which it was, several years ago, & that the Copy that was then taken & which since has been considered their Family Record was sworn to as such a few months since by said Mrs. Mary Clements for the pupose of showing the date of said marriage & births.
   Given under my hand this Eighth day of April in the year of Our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and fifty three
       James A. Rogers J.I.C.

State of Georgia   ) ss
Telfair County       )  I, John F. McRae Clerk of the Superior Court in aforesaid County & State hereby testify that James A. Rogers whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate is & was at the time of Signing the same a Judge of the Inferior Court for said County.  Duly qualified. & that his signature is genuine & that said Superior Court is a Court of Record having [partially covered by seal]
    Given under my hand    
& Seal of Office at Jacksonville
Telfair County Ga April 8th A.D. 1853
     John V. McRae Clk.
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Mary Clements
widow of Gabriel Clements
Georgia

Act of July 7, 1838 + subs
for increase
Admitted
12 mos Ensign $120.00
12 mos Priv of Cavalry  50.00
                                   ------------
at $ 170.00

per annum, from March
4th, 1836, excepting 2 years
deducting former payments
at the rate of $80. per annum

Atty
James A. Black
Present
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Mary Clements of Georgia widow Gabriel Clements
admitted as private, cleared as an Officer
act of 1838
James A. Black

Diamond Hill
South Carolina
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          Vice Presidents Chamber
             Decb. 12th 1853.
Sir;
      In the claim of Mary Clements widow of Gabriel for a pension under the act of the 7th July 1838, I beg leave toc all your attention to your letters of March & September last and respectfully request a re-examination of the case.

                  Very respectfully
                     Your Obt Servant

                     D.R. Atchison




To the Comm. of Pensions
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For Increase of Pension of  $100 per annum under Joint Res. Feb. 17th 1867  of Mary , widow of Gabriel Clements , Private of  Cavl. & Ensign in Revolutionary War ( post mark ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE JUN 16 1869 ]  Filed by  S. W. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND  SOLICITOR OF CLAIMS AND PATENTS, Washington  City , D.C.
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     Married prior to January 1st 1800.
Widows (Revolutionary) claim for Increase of Pension of $100.00 per annum, under Joint Reolution approved. Feby 18th 1867.

State of Georgia   )
County of Telfair   )
  On this 2 day of June A.D. 1869, before me Wm. P Campbell Clerk Supr Courts in and for the County and State above named, personally appeared Mary Clements aged 97 years a resident of the County of Telfair and State of Georgia who, being duly sworn according to law, delcares that she is the identical Mary Clements whose name appeared as a Pensioner on the Roll of the Agency at Washington in the State of D.C. and whose Pension Certificate dated the 17th day of August A.D. 1866 and signed by W.T. Otto, acting Secretary of the Interior.
   This application is made for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the provision made by the Joint Resolution of Congress, approved February  1867, and all other Joint Resolutions and Acts relating thereto: that she is the widow of Gabriel Clements who was a private of cavalry and ensign in the Revolutionary war in the Revolutionary war: that she was married to said Gabriel Clements on or about the 19th day of February 1973 at Lexington District, State
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of South Carolina by John Fairchild J.P. who is now dead as she has been informed and believes that, all the record evidence of her marriage to Gabriel Clements, which she has ever had, has been filed in Pension Office; and that she still continues a widow.
  And she hereby appoints S.W. Williams of Washington City D.C. her Attorney to act for her in this matter hereby authorising him to receive a new Pension Certificate or other paper or papers in satisfaction of this application: also to file other evidence if necessary with full Power of substitution or re-vocation.
   My Post-Office address is Jacksonville Telfair County, Georgia.
            Mary [X] Clements
                   (her mark)
     Also personally appeared before me John McCrimmon and Huldy Wooten residents Telfair County, Georgia, to me well known as credible persons, who being duly sworn, Declare, that they were present and saw said Mary Clements make her mark to the foregoing delcaration, and that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said applicant, and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that she is recognized as the lawful wife of said
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deceased Gabriel Clements and that they have no interest, direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim
                      /John McCrimmon
                      /Huldy Wooten

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 2nd day of June 1869; and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim, and that the contents of the above were made known and explained to applicant and witnesses before signing.
   Wm. P. Campbell Clerk of Supr Court
     of Telfair County State of Georgia

(seal and stamps)
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(post mark ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE AUG 11 1871 ]
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                Jacksonville GA
                   August 4th 1871

To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions

           Dear Sir
                                   I  herewith inclose pension Certificate of Mary Clements deseased  I left some of the Blanks not filled & authorize you to fill them and oblige
     Your Respectfully
                   J.A. Clements
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Brief in the Case of Mary Clements widow of Gabriel, For restoration
Telfair County and State of Georgia.
   Act 2nd Feby: 1848.

Claim for New Pension Certificate,
                Proof Exhibited

Claimant was pensioner on the Georgia roll, at the rate of $170. per an:
            Her widowhood, identity and loyalty is established by two Credible Affiants & Original Cert: of pension is surrendered.
     The Third Auditor reports that her pension was paid to the 4th of September 1860.
            Claim is allowed at the rate of $170. per ann: to Commence Sept: 4 1860. & to Continue during widowhood.

              [signature illegible]
               Examining Clerk

Name and residence of Agent.
Messrs. Hughes, Denver & Peck
                      Attorneys,
                        Present.
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( left page ) Payment to be made at Washington City by Wm. T. Collins Esq. Agent for paying Pensioners , in the  Agency of Dist. of Columbia Payable on the 4th September and  4th March . Recorded in the Pension Office on the  Roll of Pensioners under act February 2nd, 1848, Page 228  Vol. H. S.N. Smith Clerk.( right page ) ( post mark ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE AUG  11 1871 ]
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No. 6219                                                Increase
            DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
                  WIDOW'S PENSION.

  I certify, that, in conformity with the act of February 2, 1848, & Joint Res. Feby 18. 1867
              Mary Clements
widow of Gabriel Clements who was a Private of Cav.y & Ensign in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Two Hundred & Seventy dollars and ---- cents per anum, commencing on the 30th of September 1865, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.  Deduct payment made since.
            Given at the Department of the Interior
                the Twenty-eighth day of June
                One thousand eight hundred and Sixty-nine

                W.T. Otto

                        Acting Secretary of the Interior.

Examined and Countersigned.
  H. Van Aernam
                      Commissioner of Pensions
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      Senate Chamber
       28th March 52
Sir
       As I expect to head for home in a few days you will oblige me by acting on the claim of Mary Clements widow of Gabriel Clements
            Yours Respectfully
             DR Atchinson
to the Comm of Pensions

Examine the pension papers of Clement Clements.
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   Increase     6.219
   Brief in the Case of Mary Clements, Widow of Gabriel Clements who was a private of Cavy & Ensign in War Revolution Jacksonville, Telfair County and State of Georgia.
             Act Feb 2. 1848.

   Claim for New Pension Certificate, Joint Res. Feb 18. 1867

                    Proof Exhibited,

Pensions at $170.00 per ann. Cert surrendered.

The claim increased pensions under Joint Resolution of Feb 18.1867

Identity and Widowhood shown

Admitted June 22 1869 to pensions at $270.00 per annum to commence Sep 30. 1865 deducting paym. since.

                              W.E. Trask
                               Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent.
S.W. Williams
    Present

[initials]
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( check mark ) No. 15.121 Mrs. Mary Clements wid : of Gabriel Geo  Let : to D. R. Atchison Mar: 29/53  Hon D. R. Atchison 21st July 1853.  7 July 1838
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Mary Clements Georgia  Brief
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Bried in the case of Mary Clements, widow of Gabriel
      County and State of Georgia
       act July 7, 1838 & subsequent

Claim "for increase."

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?  If either, state the substance,
The claimant was pensioned for her husband's service for 2 years, as a private, at $80.  It does not appear that at the time her claim was admitted, any proof had been presented in the case that Lieut & Capt Peter DuBose held those ranks.  Her husband had, in a peition to the S.C. Legislature, in 1823, stated that he served first as a private and afterwards as 1st Lieut.  Peter Dubose then testified that Gabriel Clements served under him as Lieut and his brother Andrew Dubose Capt. in the rank of Ensign.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim?  If so, what?
Since then Peter Dubose has been pensioned, from S.C. as Capt. Lieut. & Ensign.  The affidavit of Gabriel Clements in support of the claim of Clement Clements, his brother, in 1820, for a pension from S.C. has been filed, in which he stated that Clement served under his command in Capt DuBose's company.
   It being now shown that Peter Dubose was Gabriel Clements' superior Officer - his sworn certificate is held sufficient to prove his rank as Ensign - but not as 1st Lieut.  The admitted cases of Clement Clements of Ga. and Phil. Roberts of Ky. strongly confirm the conclusion that claimant's husband is proved to have served 12 mos as Ensign, & 12 mos as private of horse
   Name and residence of Agent          S.G. Dodge
                                                             Examining Clerk
James A. Black
now Present
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  The more I examine these proofs the more thoroughly clear it appears that -- Gabriel Clements served 12 months in 1780. continuously as Pr
                 served 6 mos in 1781. continually as Ensign

And the remainder of the time as 1st Lieut  I think the time allowed to Peter Dubois as Capt is too long but I do think that for whatever time he served as Capt it is equally clear that Gabriel Clements served as Lieut if the proof can be sufficient to entitle him to Lieuts. rank.
It is doubtely true that the service against the Tories continued after 1782 -
  I should add, certainly another 6 months as Ensign - and I believe Mr. Cole, who originally admitted the claim would on this proof put the Ensign service as high as 15 months.

Genl. Marion commanded his brigade up to the evacuation of Charleston, Decr 1782 - having held command of it 2-1/2 years  James Hist of Marion SC - P 176 -

12 mos priv of horse  -  $50
12 mos Ensign              $120
                                      _______

                                       $170
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FOR ARREARS DUE DECEASED PENSIONERS.  i , Jacob A. Clements administrator of Mary Clemens dec'd  widow of Gabriel Clemens do solemnly swear that the said Mary Clemens was the identical pensioner to who certificate No. 6219  was issued ( which is herewith surrendered ) payable at the Pension Agency at Washington , at $ 22.50 per month ; and that she died in Telfair County Ga. on the fourteenth day of November 1869, that my post office address is Jacksonville, County  Telfair Georgia. J A Clemens ( signed ) Adm  of Mary Clemens  John McDearmid ( signed John M Crimnon  ( signed )  [STATE OF Georgia  County of Telfair ] ss.  Subscribed and sworn to before me , this 4th day of August , 1871.  G.W. Campbell ( signed ) Justice of Peace    CERTIFICATE OF COURT AS TO DEATH   [ STATE OF Georgia COUNTY OF Telfair ] ss.  I, Wm P Campbell, Clerk of the  Superior Court  in and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Mary Clemens was a pensioner of the United States, residing at  ___ in Telfair  Georgia and died on the __ day of __ eighteen hundred and sixty nine and that she left  James Clemens and Clement Clemens brothers. Given under my hand and seal of said Court this 4th day of August 1871. W.P.Campbell ( signed ) Clerk.  ( bottom of page 2 duplicate blank vouchers witnessed by G W Campbell and signed by J A Clemens  Administrator )
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[ STATE OF Georgia COUNTY OF Telfair ] ss.  I Wm P Campbell , Clerk of the Superior Court of the County and State aforesaid , do hereby certify that George W Campbell is a Justice of the peace , duly commissioned and qualified ; that his commission was dated on the 28th day of April , 1871, and will expire on the 1st day of January , 1873 ; and that his signature within written is genuine.  GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said Court this 4th day of August 1871  W. P. Campbell ( signed / sealed  ) Clerk.  ( notes ) ( Omit )  ( post mark ) [ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE AUG  11 1871]  ( vertical note  ) ( File No. 27592)
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9491 Georgia  Mary Clements widow of Gabriel who was a private in the Revolution . Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1843. Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of  Mch. /56 and sent to Hon D.R. Atchinson US Senate  .. ( missing ) of March 3, 1843 & June 17, 1844 . ]  ...orded ( missing ) in Book A .. ( missing ) 2 Page 172
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State of South Carolina   )
District of Lexington.       )  Personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Magistrate in & for said District, John Gortman who being duly sworn according to law says that in the month of May next he will be serventy six years of age and that he was born, not far from his present neighborhood and has brom early boyhood lived in the community in which he now resides: That as far back as this Deponent can recollect he remembers Gabriel Clements who was ever since deponents recollection reputed & believed to have served in the old Revolutionary War:  That said Gabriel Clements and and Mary Watts lived near neighbors of this Deponents' father and that the deponent recollects with certainty the fact of their having made a runaway match of it when they got married as her father was opposed to her marrying said Clements.  Deponent recollects that it was when he was yet a school boy & that the event occasioned general talk in the neighborhood it being told & believed that the said Gabriel Clements & Mary Watts went to the house of John Fairchilds a Justice of the Peace who lived a little way out of their immediate neighborhood. That deponent was then about fifteen or sixteen years of age as he recollects:  That Deponent is certain in his own mind & from his recollection that said marriage must have taken place fully sixty years ago. That he Knew them well afterwards being in same neighborhood as husband & wife until they moved off to Georgia nearly thirty years ago & deponent saw said Gabriel Clements in that State after his removal there.  That this deponent was acquainted before & after the marriage above stated with John Fairchilds
the word "her" above interlined before signing.
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Justice of the Peace, Vardiman Clements, Martha Clements and Delila Bell & that they all at that time belonged to this District but all have since died or moved away to parts unknown to Deponent:  That Deponent Knew the eldest son of said Gabriel Clements & Mary his wife viz William Clements who would now in deponents opinion be between fifty Eight and fifty nine years of age.  That this Deponent is in no way interested in giving this testimony 
Sworn to & subscribed this twenty second day of April AD 1853
                            John Gortman
Before me         )
    J. Keisler Jr    )
             Magt    )  SS

And I the said Magistrate to hereby certify that I havae known Mr. John Gortman deponent above all my life & that he is I believe of the age he represents himself above & a gentleman to whose statements are due full faith & credit.  Given under my hand day & year aforesaid.
         J. Keisler Jr
              Magt
                 L.D
State of South Carolina   )
Lexington District            )  Personally appeared before me an aacting Magistrate for said District Mrs. Mary Kyzer who being duly sworn according to law says that she is now in her eighty-third year of age:  That she was living in her present neighborhood when she married at the age of Seventeen years & a few months & has ever lived here since:  That she knew very well before & after her marriage Mary Watts who was a near neighbor and also Gabriel Clements  That deponent remembers perfectly of hearing of the running away match between said Gabriel Clements & Mary Watts which was much talked of by the neighbors  Deponent associated with said Mary Clements before & since
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said marriage & that the said Gabriel & Mary were after said running away regarded & lived together as man & wife  That Deponent knows that she had herself been married some years before said parties were and that according to her best recollection her third child John Kyzer was an infant a few months old when said parties made said runaway match that her family Record shows date of her son John Kyzers birth to have taken place on the 25th day of November Seventeen hundred and ninety two.  That deponent is pretty certain that said match between said parties must have taken place sixty years ago. That Deponent is no way interested in giving this testimony.  Sworn to & subscribed this twenty second of April 1853  Before me  The words "way" & "birth" in foregoing interlined before signing.
           Mary [X] Kyzer
                (her mark)
J Keisler Jr      )
      Magt, L.D )

And I the said Magistrate do hereby certify that I have as long as can recollect, Known said Deponent Mrs. Mary Kyzer & that she is of the age by her stated in my opinion is of sound mind & memory & that I have examined her family Record which is genuine & that date of birth of her son John Kyzer is as stated in her affidavit and I further certify that she is a lady to whose statements are due full faith & credit and that I am wholly disinterested in taking these affidavits of John Gortman & Mary Kyzer. Given under my hand day & year aforesaid.
                 J. Keisler Jr
                     Magt
                     L.D.
State of South Carolina  )
District of Lexington       )  Personally appeared before me an acting Magistrate in & for said District, Mrs. James Seay who being duly sworn according to law saith that she is sister of
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Mary Clements who removed to Georgia several years ago and who before her marriage was Mary Watts: That Deponent has often heard her mother say that her said sister Mary & Gabriel Clements ran away & got married by Esquire Fairchild when deponent was a small child and deponent is now nearly sixty two years of age as she has regularly kept an account of her age. Deponent further swears that she has heard her mother say that Gabriel Clements complained that his said wife did not have children soon after marriage and gave her medicine to procure offspring. Deponent was about four years older than their eldest child William Clements.
That deponent knew Vardinan Cornelius & Martha Clements and Delila Bell all of whom are moved off or dead as far as she now knows. She further swears that she is not interested in giving this testimony. Sworn to & subscribed this twenty second day of April 1853 Before me.
                   Jane [X] Seay
                       (her mark)
J. Keisler Jr     )
     Magt.        )
       L.D.         )
    
And I the said Magistrate do hereby certify  that I have long known said Deponent Jane Seay & that in my opinion she is as old as she represents herself and that she is a lady to whose statements above are due
full faith & credit. She is of sound mind & memory as also is John Gortman first deponent of these testifying. And I further certify that I am wholly disintered in any manner in taking these proofs, Given under my hand & seal day & year aforesaid.
J. Keisler Jr, Mag't 
L D