Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 1161, John Field, N.C.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE 
N.C.

FIELD OR FIELDS, JOHN
Rahab

NUMBER 
W1161
B.L.WT. 34274-160-55

CONTENTS
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33.154
SO. CAROLINA
John Field decd
of .... in the State of .... who was a priV of Cavr. commanded
by Captain .... of the .... commanded by .... in the NC line for Revolution

Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston
at the rate of 25 Dollars - cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March 1831
ending 9 Augt 1842

Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of July 1853 and sent to Miss Thompson Atwood 

Arrears to the 4th of ....prest. 
Semi-annual allowance ending ....

{Revolutionary Claim, 
Act June 7, 1832}

Recorded by R. McRae Clerk,
Book E Vol 6 Page 67
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No. 97
South Carolina
Rahab Field
widow of John Field
who served in the Revolutionary war,
as a Private NC

Washington City agency.

Rate $25_ Dollars ________
cents per annum.
Commencing 4 Sept 1860 end 26 July 1868
Recommencing 27 July 1868 at $96 pr an"

Certificate dated 23 Oct 1869
and sent to Claimant
Pickersville
“Pickers Co” So. C
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under actt 
(Janua)ry 3, 1853, Page 342 Vol.
…27/68
                             Sent
Anderman
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2 fold
Left side:
Vol F=53

Right side:

200.808 - Oct 3d Mar 58
11 Aug 55

Rahab Fields widow of 
John Fields

Priv

Rev War

Pensioner
Feby 53-972

(written vertically)
34274 iss. July 7/56

AD: 160 AOr July, 12/56
Boynton

Townes & Campbell
Greenville S.C.
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(678)
FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
John Field seignr. was Born July the 10th A.D. 1758 
Annah Field his wife was Born July 26th A.D. 1754
John Field Junior was Born May the 30th A. D. 1780
Abner Field was Born November the 11th A.D. 1782
Susannah Field was Born June the 27th A.D. 1785
Jesse Field was Born January the 3rd A.D. 1788

BIRTHS.
Elizabeth Field was Born April the 13th A.D. 1790
Jenny Field was Born December the 9th A D. 1795
Mary Ann Nix was born Nov 3rd 1826
Lany Ann Nix was born August 7th 1828
John L Nix was born January [illegible] 1830
Elisha H. Nix was born Nov 11th 1831
Franklin G Nix was born 24th August 1843
B. F. P. Nix was born Oct 8th  1835
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(677)
FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
John Field was married to Anna Maconnel June 30 1778
John field was married to Rahab Cooper August 27 1822
1778
44
MARRIAGES.


bottom upside down is illegible
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left side:
Mrs. Rahab Field
Declaration for Pension


right side:
No 38344
John Field dec.
So. Carolina
Act 7 June 1832
Let 24 May 1852
6 months Cavalry $25


G.F. Townes
Greenville S.C.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7th June 1832.
State of South Carolina
District of Pickens } ss.
On this tenth day of October 1851, personally appeared in open court, before the Court of Ordinary, now sitting, Mrs Rahab Field, a resident of the District and State aforesaid, aged about fifty one years, the widow of John Field Senr. in whose behalf she makes this application - the said John Field senr. having died on the 9th August 1842, at the age of
Eighty four years, in the District and State aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832.
That her husband the said John Field senr. did enter the service of the United States in 1782 in Randolph County N.C. and served a Tour of Two months in the Light Horse or Cavalry under Capt. Thos. Dougan as appears by his discharge dated 7th May 1782, and that he also in the same year served three months in the same kind of service under Capt. Wm Gray as appears by his discharge of 7th Aug. 1782, both as private. that but for these papers she would be unable to remember these things, altho' she has so often heard him speak of it. That she has reason to believe also, and does believe both from the papers before her & which her said Husband left, that he done much more service besides this, and although she cannot state how much, on the particular,
yet the certificate of Col Dougan, Mayjr. Dougan & Lt. Col. Sharp which is herewith sent is satisfactory evidence of his having served at least six months. 
She was married to him on the 27th August 1822, as
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will appear by the family record made by her said husband therewith sent. that her said husband was well off in the world & did not desire to trouble himself or friends about the matter while alive and therefore did not make application for a Pension, but since by death she has been reduced to needy circumstances. and therefore makes this application, believing from the information given her that she is entitled to something as applied for, and that thereby she may be assisted to live; and that she not married since his death, but yet remains his widow.
She hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity in this behalf, except the present; and declares that she believes his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state-
Rahab her X mark Field   
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me in open court
W. D. Steele
Judge of the Court of Ordinary Pickens District SC

We ......... a Clergyman and Miles M. Norton residents of Pickens District S.C. hereby certify that we were well acquainted with John Field whose widow has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that he was reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resided, to have been a soldier of the Revolution; and that we concur in that opinion; and also in the opinion that Rahab Field was his lawful wife, married to him at the time she states, and is of the age she states.
Miles M. Norton
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
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And the said Court do herby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, that the above applicant name John Field was a Revolutionary Soldier as served as is stated by said Rahab. Field who is believed to be his widow as stated. and the courthouse further certifies that it appears to them that ....... who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, and that Miles M. Norton is a creditable person both resident in the District of Pickens, and that their statements are entitled 
to credit.

I, William L. Keith Clerk of the South of Pickens Disrict S.C. do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said courthouse in the matter of the application of Rahab Field in behalf of the services of her husband John Field for a pension
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set
my hand and seal of office this Tenth day 
of November A D 1857
[signature] W L Keetle Clerk
of the Court of 
Pickens District
So.Co.
[signature] Gideon Ellis Clergyman
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Mrs. Rahab Fields
Bounty Land Claim
200.808
Act of 3rd March 1855
Townes & Campbell
Attorneys for Claimant
Greenville, S.C.
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State of South Carolina}
Greenville District}  On this 20th day of July, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public and ex off. one of the Magistrates within and for the district and state above named, Mrs. Rahab Fields, aged about fifty-seven years, a resident of Pickens District in the state above named, who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of John Fields, deceased, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain ....  in the ... in the war of the Revolution, that her said husband volunteered and served in the state of Virginia and also in North Carolina and that she is now in receipt of a pension for the Revolutionary services of her said husband, and that the evidences of his services are on file in the Office at Washington.

She further states that she was married to the said John Fields in Pickens District aforesaid, on the 27th day of August A.D. 1822, but me Charles Durham, a Methodist minister, and that her name before her said marriage was Rahab Hooper; that her said husband died in Pickens District aforesaid, on the 9th day of August 1842 and that she is now a widow.  She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "Act approved 3rd March 1855.
Rahab her X mark Fields

(over)
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We, C.B. Roberts & Elihu Rea, residents of Greenville in the state of 
South Carolina, upon our oath declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledged in our presence; & that we believe from the appearance & statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be 
[signature] C B Roberts
[signature] Elihu Rea

The foregoing declaration & affidavit were sworn to & subscribed before me on the day & year above written; & I certify that I know the applicants to be credible persons; that I believe the claimant to be the person she
represents herself to be & that I have no interest in this claim
[signature] W.H.Campbell
Not. Pub.
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State of South Carolina}
Greenville District} On this day of July A.D. 1855

State of South Carolina}
Greenville District } I, D Hoke Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas & 
General Sessions in & for the district & Stat above named, do hereby certify that W.H. Campbell, before whom the foregoing affidavit were made & who has thereunto signed his name was at the time of so doing a Notary Public & ex. office a magistrate in & for the district & state above named, duly commissioned & sworn that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit & that his signature thereunto is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name & affixed my 
official Seal this Twenty first day of July A.D. 1855
[signature] D Hoke
clerk
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State South Carolina }
Greenville District }
Personally appeared Col. G.F. Townes before me, who being duly sworn say that he is acquainted with with Mrs. Rahab Fields who has signed the written declaration, that she is the person she represents herself to be & 
is the identical person who is in receipt of a pension for the Revolutionary 
services of her deceased husband John Fields  
W.H. Campbell }  G.F. Townes
Not. Pub.
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WIDOW, &c.
Revy
File No 1161
Rahab Field,
Widow
John Field
Priv. Rev. War
Act Feb 3, 1853.
Index:-Vol. A, Page 236
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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No. 38,344
John Fields decd-
S. Carolina -
Let G.H. Townes 
Greenville S.C
May 24th 1852 -
same July 4 1853
same 9th June 1853.

Act 7th June 1832
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Department of the Interior
Washington D.C.
200808
August 11/33
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32.274

Rev Army
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Department of the Interior
JP Waldo Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.
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you are hereby athorised to Collect any quantity of oats for the use of the Randolph Lieut has given under my hand this 26 July [illegible]
William Calhoun
CM

Field, John
(N.C) W1161
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Field, John
(N.C.) W-1161
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Left side:

972
South Carolina
Rahab Field 
widow of John Field 
who served in the Revolutionary 
war, as a private of Cavalry 

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
25 Dollars  ... 
Cents per annum, to commence on 
the [line marked through date of 4th day of March 1848]
3 February 1853

Certificate of Pension issued the 
20th] day of July 1853
and sent to Thompson & Wood
Prest

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act 
[illegible] [scratched through 29,1848] Page 142 Vol. A
Feb 1853

[signature down the left side of page] 
Hon J. B. Ashmore
Feb 24/60

Right side:

[signature] G. F. Townes 
Sep 6/53
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Left side:

972
South Carolina 
Rahab Field, 
widow of Josh Field,
who served in the Revolutionary 
war, as a Private, 

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate 
of 25 dollars 00
cents per annum, to commence 
on the 3d February, 1853.

Certificate of Pension issued 
20th day of July 53
and sent to
Thompson & Wood 
Present 

4 Sep 60
recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act 
[Febr]uary 3, 1853, Page 142 Vol. A


Right side:

1867 March 22 letter to Atty
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[NOTE] Two documents both damaged with the first document having a name number, and state in bottom left corner states:

John Field
W. 1161
N.C.

[NOTE] Second damaged paper states on the bottom left corner

John Field
W 1161
N.C.
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[NOTE] there are two documents 
Document 1

State of N. Carolina } this is to certify 
Randolph County }  that John Field [illegible] has 
served a tour of Duty of 
two months in the Light Horse service
and is discharged by Thos Dougan Capt
May 6th 1782

Document 2:

With three others
[illegible] [illegible] Being ordered out on [illegible] to the Lower end of Randolph they are Authorized to draw provision for themselves and horses and give [illegible] for the Same Given under my hand 28th July 1782

James Dougan Coll.
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[NOTE] there are 3 documents on one slide. Each document has name, number, and state on the bottom left corner 

[Document 1]
John Field
W. 1161
N.C.

[Document 2]
John Field
W. 1161
N.C.

[Document 3]
John Field
W. 1161
N.C.
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[Document 1]
Randolph County Agust 7th 1782
this is to Certify that John Field hath served three month in the 
Light Horse Company for said County and is this day discharged
by me William Gray Capt

[Document 2]

Recd of John Field four pounds & a Quarter 
of iron for the us of the Light Horse under
my Command, Recd from 
17th July 1782 William Gray Capt

[Document 3]

I do certify that John Field took up
Rob. Hooker a Continental Soldier & disserter
Since the year 1777 & has this day delivered
him to me  
Anthony Shart Capt.
4th N.C. Regt
17th Sept 1782 N.C.
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John Field
W-1161
N.C.
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Randolph County}
State N Carolina} 

The bearer hereof John Field having occasion - to travel to Richmond County Pa 

These are therefore to 
Before all persons to let him pass and [illegible]
[illegible] listed about his lawfull business he
behaving himself as Law Directs given under my hand 
James Dougan leut
23 June 1723
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John Field
W.1161
N.C.
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The State of South Carolina } 
Pickens District } Before me L Hendricks an acting Magistrate in and for said District Benjamin Neighbors a Clergyman Appears Personally and 
after being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almight God Deposeth & sayeth that he was well acquainted with John Field's son whose name seems to be subscribed to a discharge, given by Capt. John Dongan, & further says he was well acquainted with the said Fields while in service under Capt. Dongan who settled in Pickens District near Pickensville
South Carolina & that remained till he the Said John Fields son died 
Sworn to & subscribed before me the 
10th day of December in A.D. 1851
Larkin Hendricks } Benjaman his X mark Neighbors 'Clerg'

I Larkin Hendrick Do Certify that they above Named Benjaman Neighors a Clergyman his word or oath is to be relied on as fully as any other person 
given under my hand & seal the day 
& state above written 
L Hendricks {seal} MPD
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State of South Carolina} I W L Keith Clerk
Pickens District} of the Court of 
General Sessions and Common Pleas
for Pickens District do hereby certify that 
L Hendricks whose name appears to the 
within affidavit & Certificate is and was at 
the time thereof a regularly appointed and 
qualified magistrate for Pickens District
that the Signature purporting to be his is 
genuine that due faith and credit are 
due to his official acts
Given under my hand & seal 
of Office this the 15th day of 
December A D [illegible year]
[signature] W. L Keith 
[signature] [illegible]
[signature] [illegible E M Keith [illegible]
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Application for Restoration 
TO THE 
PENSION ROLLS. 
Under Act of February 4, 1865. 
APPLICANT' S ADDRESS: 
Rahah Fields Applicant. 
Pickens Ville SoCa
FILED BY
O.S. Baker 
Cor. 7th & F Sts.
Wash. D.C. 

Printed and sold by W.H. Moore, 484 11th Street, Washington, D. C. 

Stamp:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
DEC 18 1866
PENSION OFFICE

Upside down at bottom:
[illegible]
Letter to Attorney
March 2d 1867 nothing said in amount to it

Left side:
Bynton
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Application for Restoration to the Pension Roll- 
WHOSE 
Names have been Dropped under The Act of February 4, 1862. 
State of South Carolina 
County of Greenville }SS.
On this Twelfth day of December, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Six, personally appeared before me, W A McDaniel of the Clerk the Court in said State and County, the same being a Court of Record, (2) Rahab Field aged Sixty Eight years, a resident of Pickens District in the State of South Carolina, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical (2) Rahab Fields who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Charleston S.C. 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 District of Pickens South Carolina that during this period (2) her means of subsistence have been quite Limited 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 sometime in the year of  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 O.S. Baker of Washington, my Attorn to present this my application, and perform all that is necessary therein, without revocation, as well as to receive my Certificate when issued. (5) Rahab her X mark Fields 
Also personally appeared (6) Henry Lark, a resident of Pickens District SoCa and O C Folger a resident of Pickens District South Carolina 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) Rahab Fields make her Mark 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 they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. 
(8) Henry Lark 
(8) O. C. Folger 
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 12th day of December A.D. 1866; and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of 
Wm. E. Earle Magistrate P.D. 

Oath of Allegiance. 
I, Rahab Fields, 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) Rahab her X mark Fields Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 12th day of December A.D. 1866. 
W A McDaniel C.C.P. & Magst Ex Officio

The State of So Carolina County of Greenville, ss. 
I, W A McDaniel Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas Court within and for said County, do certify that W E Earle Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration, affidavits and acknowledgement were made, was, at the time of taking the same, and still is an acting Magistrate 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 Greenville C H this 12th day of December A. D. 1866. W A McDaniel C.C.P. & G.S.
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INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE (1)-Judge, Justice of the Peace, or Clerk having seal. [NOTE-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. (41/2) 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) Names 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 inadmissable.
The allegations made in the applicant's declaration, must be sustained by the testimony of two credit 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, he 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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State of South Carolina}
Pickens District}   Personally appears before me the subscribing magistrate Mrs. Martha Gilstrap and being duly sworn declares on oath that she is the daughter of Charles Durham late of the district above named. She further states that she was acquainted with John Field senior in his life time, that since her first recollection the said John Field lived in the same district he always had the reputation of having been a soldier in the Revolution. This Deponent further states that she is well acquainted with my Rahab Field the widow of said John Field and that she is still living on a portion of the land which formerly belonged to him. 

This Deponent further states that he has a clear recollection of circumstances attending the marriage of Mrs Robert Field with the said John Field, the father of this Deponent performed the marriage ceremony, but this before was not personally present and has always understood that only one other white person by her father witnessed the marriage, and that other person has removed from this state, and the father of this Deponent who was a regular minister of the Methodist Church has been dead more those Eighteen years. This Deponent states that he was herself married in 1827 and about five years before
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in the summer of 1822 She was living with her father the said Charles Durham decd, and a messenger came for him to go to the house of the said John Field, her father did go and stay all night, returning home next morning he related the fact to his family that we Field had sent for him to perform the marriage Ceremory between him (said John Field) and Miss Rahab Cooper, which he said he had done at the house of Mr Field, and the said Charles Durham, showed the sum of five dollars which Mr Field had given him for marrying him (as held & said Miss Rahab Cooper. This deponent further states that the said John held and said Mrs Rahab Field his present widow were universally known and regarded ever afterwards of man and wife to the death of said John Field, no doubt has ever existed as to the marriage

This deponent further states that she remembers the death of said John Field which occurred in August 1842, from the fact that she attended his funeral. Mrs Rahab Field the widow still remains unmarried since his death 
Sworn to and subscribed before me July 29th 1852  Martha her X mark Gilstrap
B. A. Barton N.P.
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State of South Carolina}
Pickens District}   Personally appears before me the subscribing magistrate John Gilstrap who being duly sworn says that he is the husband of the Deponent Martha Gilstrap, and he will remembers hearing his father in law the late Rev Charles Durham deceased late the circumstances of his performing the marriage ceremony between John Field Senior and Miss Rahab Cooper, now the widow of said John Field, the facts were always stated as set forth by the Depositions foregoing Mrs Martha Gilstrap. This deponent further states that always after the time the marriage ceremony was performed by said Charles Durham, the said John Field and Rahab Field (who was previously Rahab Cooper) were regarded and known by all the neighborhood as man & wife till the time of his (John Field) death, which occurred in August 1842.  
This deponent has lived (and did at the time of the death of said John Field) within two miles of his residence his said widow Mrs Rahab Field now resides on a part of the land which belonged to her husband. She still remains unmarried 
Sworn to and subscribed before me July 29th 1852 
John Gilstrap 
B.H. Barton N.P.
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State of South Carolina}
Pickens District}  I Baily Barton notary public and Ex officio Magistrate in and for the district aforesaid do certify that I am well acquainted with with Mr John Gilstrap and Mrs Martha Gilstrap, and they are both persons of good reputation and worthy of full credit and belief in any statements made by them given under my 17 hand this July 29. 1852
R.A. Barton N.P. 

I W. L. Keith Clerk of the Court of Pickens District in the State of South Carolina, do hereby certify that B.A. Barton is a Magistrate as above and the foregoing Signatures purporting to be his are genuine, he is a Magistrate as within mentioned duly appointed Commissioned and qualified and all due faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such Given under my hand and seal of the Court at Pickens Court House this 25th day of Augt A.D. 1852

W. L. Keith Clerk of the Court of Pickens District SoCa
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Sept 22d 1852
Rahab Field
wid. of John
Addl evidence
Geo. F. Townes
Greenville
S.C.

Vertical:

To the Department of the Interior
(Pension Department)
Washington City D.C.
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Greenville S Carolina Sept 16th 1852

Dear Sir 
I forward the enclosed evidence supplying every deficiency in the case of Mrs Rahab Field, as to her marriage, and the death of John Field her marriage. The actual family record was sent in the first instance. The Department will bear in mind that there is no public record of marriage in South Carolina. 
May I beg the Department as this case has been delayed by accidental circumstances at home to give it prompt attention, while I believe is the habit of the department. Especially where the claim is for a Revolutionary pension. 
Believing the case presented is in perfectly clear, as by the letter recieved from the department I have a right to conclude I will enter into an argument in the matter, 
Respectfully
Geo F Townes
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John Fergerson
Affidavit
as to the time of
John Fields death
also his reputation &c
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South Carolina}
Pickens District}  Personly appeared John Furgerson before me O.E. Barton acting Magistrate to keep the peace in and for the said district and on oath sayeth that he was well acquainted with John Field Decd before his death and that the old man departed this life in Pickens District So Carolina on the 9th day of Augst 1842 and that he was present at his death also that it was generly beleaved that John Field was a Revolutionary Soldier Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 26th day of Sept 1851 } John Ferguson ℗
O. E. Barton M P D 

So Carolina}
Pickens District} I do hereby certify that John Furgerson is a man of good character and of this State and district 
Given under my hand and seal this 26th day of Sept. 1857 
O. E. Barton ℗ 
M.P.D.
I, William L Keith Clerk of the Court in and for the District of Pickens and State of South Carolina, certify that O. E. Barton whose genuine signature, appear to the above certificates, is a magistrate as is thereby indicated. In testimony whereof I have here unto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office this Tenth day of November A.D. 1857 
W. L. Keith
Clerk of the Court of Picking District SoCa
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Rachel Fields
[illegible]
John Fields
[illegible] of So. Car.
claim for increase of
the pension
B.W.
M. Thompson
Filed Mar 29, 1853
Papers ca? for
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 PAGE 1.
POWER OF ATTORNEY - Revolutionary Pension Claims.
______________________________
Know all Men by these Presents, That I,* 
Rahab Field widow of John Field
increased no
hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint M. Thompson, esq., of Washington City, D.C., my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of
[handwritten " Myself in right of {illegible} John Field"]
for any amount of Revolutionary Penson, or Increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, and to appoint one or more sub-
stitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming that all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises, and revoking all former powers.
WITNESS my hand and Seal this [handwritten "7"] day [handwritten "March"] A.D. 185[handwritten "3"]
[dark "X" drawn below main body of  text with "hen" written above and "mark" written below; "Rahab" written to the left of the X and "Fields" written to the right] 
Signed and Sealed in the presence of 
[handwritten "Thomas H Bowen
M.P.D."]
STATE OF [handwritten "South Carolina"]
COUNTY OF [handwritten "Pickens District"]
On this [handwritten "7"] day of [handwritten "March"] A.D. 185[handwritten "3"]
before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appearad [handwritten "Rahab Field"] and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be [handwritten "her"] act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, 
the day and year aforesaid.
[handwritten "Thomas H Bowen"] J. Peace.

*In this blank, if the Claimant be alive, he will insert his name, and execute the power. If he be dead, the widow, if alive, will insert her name, (stating the fact that she is his widow,) and execute the power. If both be dead, then any one of the children may insert his, or her, name, (stating the fact that he or she is the son or daughter) and execute the power.
If there be neither father, mother, child, or children, then there is no person entitled under the existing rules of the Department, and the power of Attorney need not be executed.
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Claim of
Act of
_____________________

STATE OF South Carolina
COUNTY Pickens District
Be it Known, That on this 7 day of March A. D., eighteen hundred and fifty three, before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Rahab Field a resident of Pickens District in said County, and made oath according to law that she is the identical Rahab Field who executed the foregoing power of attorney, and that she is directly interested in said claim, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as said Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and}   Rahab her X mark Field
year aforesaid, before}
Thomas Howard J. Peace.

I, Thomas H Bowen Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that Rahah Field who executed the foregoing paper, is a respectable resident of this County, and is, I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth.
Thomas H Bowen J. Peace.

I, W L Keith Clerk of the Superior Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Thomas H. Bowen before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscriber, is his signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and
affixed my official Seal, this 15th day of March A. D., 1853.
W. L. Keith Clerk
of the Court of
Pickens District
SoCa
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PAGE 3
STATE OF  }
COUNTY OF }

It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me

that           
was a Revolutionary
of the
United States at the rate of $
per annum, and that
died on the
day of
eighteen hundred and
leaving surviving
and that
the only surviving child
of the aforesaid.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
my seal of office this
day of
one thousand eight hundred and fifty

NOTE. -- If the original Claimant or person in whose right the claim was made, be alive, then there is no use for the above certificate, but simply the power of attorney. But if he or she (as the case may be) be dead, then the exact period of his or her death must appear. If the widow execute the power of attorney it must also appear when the marriage took place, and that she is still a widow. If there be neither father nor mother, the period of the marriage, and of the death of each, must appear;
and also the name, or names, of the surviving child, or children. If, he, or she, (as the case may be) was a pensioner, state that fact, and also the amount received per annum; but if a claimant merely, state that fact.
The above certificate must be executed by the Clerk of the Court under his seal of office.
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State of South Carolina }
Pickens District }
I, Joshua Jameson one of the Magistrates in and for said District and State aforesaid do here by certify that Mrs. Martha Norton of age not accurate by known but supposed to be eighty years of age. Personally appeared before me and being
Sworn on oath sayeth that she was personally aquainted with John Fields Snr deceased at the time he lived as a siteason [citizen] of State of New Ferginia [Virginia] living on the main rode from Flowergate to harberts [Harpers] Ferry in year. 1784. five or six who removed from the State of North Carolina previous to the date and remained a siteason [citizen] there for some years number not known. thence said Fields [Field] removed to the State of South Carolina Pickens District formally called Pendleton District and settled near Pickensville in said District. And after the death of his first wife he was married to Miss Rahabe Cooper, And further sayeth that she considers him to be the same John
Fields she was acquainted with in New Ferginia [Virginia] who remained a siteasan [citizen] of this District untill the time of his death.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the
twenty third day of October A.D. 1834
Joshua Jameson }
M. P. D }
Martha her X mark Norton
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I Joshua Jameson do hereby sertify that I have bin acquainted with the above named Marth [Martha] Norton from heresay for fifteen or  twenty years past and thinks her word is to be relide on as fully as any other person whomsoever 
Givene under my hand and seal this the
23rd day of October A.D. 1854
Joshua Jameson LS [encircled] M.P.D J. P.

I W. L. Keith Clerk of the Court of Pickens District in the State of South Carolina, do hereby certify that Joshua Jameson is a Magistrate as above and the Signature 
purporting to be his is genuine he was at the date hereof a Magistrate for Pickens District duly appointed Commissioned and qualified and all due faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his official acts or such offices
Given under my hand & seal of the
Court at Pickens Court House
this the 30th day of Nov A.D. 1855
W. L. Keith Clerk
of the Court for
Pickens District
So. Ca.
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Case of John Field
[illegible]
Rahab Field

The Testimony of
Elizabeth Decoire

June 1853
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State of South Carolina }
Greenville District } Personally appeared before me the subscribing magistrate
Elizabeth Decoice who being duly sworn says that she was well acquainted with
John Field in his life time, and knows his widow Mrs Rahab Field now living in Pickens District. that she the said Deponent lived in two miles of the residence of the said John Field, at the time of his death. This deponent further states that according to her recollection and the circumstances connected with the settlement she made in Pickens District aforesaid She is unabled fix the date of the death of the said John Field in August 1842. She had been living in the district six years and some thing more previous to the death of said John Field. of one thing this deponent is certain said John Field died the day before his funeral, and his funeral was preached on the same say that he was buried. this Deponent says that she was at the burial of said John Field and that she did not hear the funeral sermon he waited with some neighbors at the grave yard till the Funeral procession came from his Field House, and she was informed and
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believes and did at the time that Daniel Durham a minister of the Methodist Church preached the funeral services of said John Fields on the day that he was buried, and before he was buried. There has been no funeral sermon of John Field or of or concerning him preached by any body at his house or at any place or church in the district or neighborhood since the day of his burial if so it would have been known to the neighbors as well as to myself who are still residing in two miles of said John Field and house where the widow Rahab field now lives This deponent does not pretend to know the precise day of the month, that John Fields died, she is informed that other witnesses since passed particularly the day of his funeral and burial, and she knows that his death took place the day before.
The minister Daniel Durham above mentioned who preached the funeral of the said John Field died several years ago in the same neighborhood not exceeding five miles from the former evidence of John Field and this deponent further states that she did visit the said John Field during his last sickness preceding his death and burial above stated and cannot be mistaken in the fact that he did die the day before his funeral
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and burial of which she has already spoken
Sworn and subscribed before
me June 22 1853
Elisabeth her X mark Decoice
L. B. Cline
Magistrate
Ex. officio

South Carolina }
Greeneville District }
I D Hoke Clerk of the Court of common Pleas and General Session for said District do hereby certify that L B Cline before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is an Magistrate Ex Offer for said District and the signature purporting to be his genuine 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal of Office
at Greenville Court House this
23rd day of June 1833
D Hoke
Clerk
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FREE

The Department of the Interior
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
Page 57

June 29. 1853

[round stamp] ? Greenville SC JUN 24

T

Pension Offic
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Greenville C. H. S Carolina
June 23rd 1853
To the Commissioner of Pensions

The enclosed affidavit of Mrs Elizabeth Decoice a neighbor of Mrs Rahab Fields is forwarded in further proof as to the death of John Field. My recollection is distinct that the testimony of other witness affixed the day of his funeral on the 10th of August (1842 if I mistake [illegible]) this witness proves positively the fact that his funeral & burial was the day after his death, though she does not fix any day or any year, and further that the Clergyman who preached it is dead, this testimony therefore it seems indubitably fixes the day on the 9th August. Hoping that no further delays can be the result of the Examination of the Evidence (and it is a short case) I earnestly entreat that immediate attention to the case 
very Respectfully
G. F. Townes
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State of South Carolina}
County of Pickens} SS
On this 4th day of October A.D. One thousand eight hundred and sixty nine personally appeared before me Robert A. Bowen Clerk of the Court in said State and County the same being a Court of record Rahab Field aged Seventy Two years a resident of Pickens County in the State of South Carolina, who being duly sworn according to law; declares that she is the identical Rahab Field who was a  pensioner on the roll of the agency at Charleston S.C. and whose pension certifcate is herewith returned that she has resided since the first day of January A.D. 1861 as follows in Pickens County South Carolina near Pickensville That during this period her means of subsistence have been the proceeds of a small farm and a portion of her previous pension, and that she has not borne arms against the Government of the United States, or in any manner aided or abetted the rebellion, or those prosecuting the said rebellion, or manifested a sympathy with their cause; but on the contrary did during the said re-
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bellion, earnestly desire its suppression by force of arms; and that she was last paid her pension on the ... day of September A.D. 1860 (so far as I now recollect)
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the pension rolls, and of obtaining a new pension certificate such as she may be entitled to under existing laws - reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate her original claim
Rahab her X mark Field

Also personally appeared John C. Duncan and Thomas Watson residents of
Pickens County South Carolina 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 Rahab Field make her mark to the foregoing declaration, that they have heard Mrs. Field speak of the act of Secession and the rebellion throughout, in such manner that they are confident that no citizen
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persons whom I certify as respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Rahab Field make her mark to the foregoing declaration, that they have heard Mrs. Field speak of the act of secession and the rebellion Throughout, in such manner that they are confident that no citizen of any section of the united States was more violently opposed to
the rebellion than she was from first to last. and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
John C. Duncan his X mark
Thomas Watson

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of October A.D. 1869 and I hereby certify that I have no interest direct or in direct, in the prosecution of this claim and I hereby certify that the declaration above set forth and signed by the said Rahab Field were carefully read and explained and the contents thereof made known to her before she signed the same.
R A Bowen
C. C. P. & G.S.
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[Two columns. Left column:]
Filed 5th May [18]52
this paper filed
25 May 1852
F.F.K.

[Right column:]

Brief of Attorney
in case of
Rachel Field
Widow of John Field deceased
of South Carolina
no John Fields of S.C.
Filed and papers
Called for
May 18 1852
M. Thompson
Attorney
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R. A. WATERS, Print., D street, between 9th and 10th.
POWER OF ATTORNEY - Revolutionary Pension Claims.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I Martin A. Gurley
Agent and Attorney for Rahab Field Widow of John Field deceased a Revolutionist hereby constitute and appoint Michael Thompson my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the claim of John Fields for Rahab his widow for any amount of Revolutionary Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize the said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the certificate which may be issued for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable to Michael Thompson my agent and Attorney under me as aforesaid for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all thing that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
WITNESS my hand and Seal this 11 day May A. D. 1852.
M. A. Gurley [seal]
Signed and Sealed in the presence of
A A Powell

STATE of South Carolina
Greenville district ⎬Ss:
On this 11th day of May A. D. 1852 before me the subscriber, a justice of the peace ex officio in and for the district aforesaid personally appeared true of the penalty appeared M. A Gurley and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand in any the day and year aforesaid.
Joseph Powell Notary Public and ex officio Justice of the peace in
and the district and State aforesaid
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Claim of
Act of

STATE OF
COUNTY
ss.

Be it known, that on this ... day of A.D., eighteen hundred fifty ... , before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared ... a resident of ... in said County, and made oath according to law that he is the ... who was a Revolutionary Pensioner ... at the rate of ... Dollars per annum; that ... has been informed that the said Pension ought to be increased; that he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me. 
... J. Peace.

I, ... Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that ... who executed the foregoing paper, is a respectable resident of this County, and is, I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth. 
... J. Peace.

I, ... Clerk of the ... Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that ... before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscribed, is ... signature.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal, this day ... of A.D. 185...
... Clerk.
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STATE OF }
COUNTY OF }    ss.

It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me ... that ... was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $ ... per annum and that ... died on the ... day of ... eighteen hundred and ... leaving surviving ... and that ... the only surviving child... of the aforesaid.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
my seal of office this ... day of one thousand eight hundred and fifty-...
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Greenvill [Greenville] S C. June 16th 1853

To the Commissioner of Pension
Sir,
A Communication from your office of June 9th is just received relative to the claim of Mrs Asposia Field widow of John Field. in which is acknowledged a communication from me of the 11th Febry. It is with sore regret I find the position  aforesaid that the date of the death of John Field is not proven, where the evidence I had supposed was ample for for the purpose in the explicit proof of witnesses of the funeral and burial of the said John Field the day after his death, It is not impossible that a mistake can occur as to the date from the proof exceeding one day, and the pensioner accepts the construction most unfavorable as to the time.
It is said by Mr Cole who writes "for the Commissioner" that the fact of the death the date should be proven by the Clergyman who officiated at the funeral, or by the undertaker or by some persons who was present and can show the correctness of their recollection by reference to some circumstances occurring at the the time" Allow me to suggest respectfully
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that the proof of the death and burial of John Field is possibly made and the date fixed by testimony already furnished of unimpeached and unimpeachable
character, and I have no knowledge or conception that there is any general or established rule of evidence either in the Pension Department or in the courts or laws of the country requiring any thing peculiar such as the evidence of a clergyman or special reference to circumstances to prove the date of the death of any party Such has not been my experience in the courts of law. If therefore the examining officers could dispense with the proof asked, which can be only cumulative and grant the pension it will save the very disrupting additional delay, which is the only through great difficulty in procuring proof from an adjoining
district. The party Mrs Fields entitled to the pension is sorely grieved and suffering already at "the laws delay." May I be excused for urging a favorable inspection of the evidence in the case immediately on the reception of this letter.
With great respect &c &c
G. F. Townes
J P Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions }
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Greenville [illegible] Feby 11th 1853

Dr Sir
I have just received your form of the 4th Instant informing me that in the case of John Fields deceased the affidavits do not show the day of his death. and you desire a certificate of court to prove the time. If my recollection serves me the time of his death is shown in same of the affidavits within a day from the circumstance of his funeral & burial and if I mistake not the very day is mentioned in some of them. and I think that the parties will be satisfied if the pension is allowed up to a day or two prior to the death I may be mistaken but I beg you will refer again to the papers for the time of the death, and be good enough to inform me if you still think it necessary what "certificate of court" is necessary. I presume the court of Ordinary is meant? I urge a reference to the papers on file to avoid the delay incident to procuring further evidence. I think on close examination you will find
the time sufficiently explicit
Yours very Respectfully
G. F. Townes

J E Heath
Com of Pens
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Additional evidence case
of John Fields'
widow South Carolina
Revolutionary Pension

M. Thompson
Present.
Page 70

South Carolina }
Pickens District }
Personly apperd Nathaniel Dunkin before me T. H. Bowen Esq Magistrate in & for Sd District & made oath that he was applide to to make the coffin for John Fields senior & I did so & Jowsier Trotter the administrator of Sd J. Fields de pade me the money for making the same & I believe it was in the year of 1842 to the best of my nolage
Sworn to & subscribed this the 7 day of March A.D 1853} Nath. Duncan
Before me } 
Thomas H Bowen}
M.P.D. }

South Carolina }
Pickens District } Personly apperd Joiel Bradley before me T H Bowen Esq magistrate in & for the sd District & made oath that he saw John Fileds senior Baried a bout the tenth day of August 1842 Sworn to & subscribed Before me this 7 day of March AD 1853
Before me } Joel Bradley
Thomas H Bowen}
M.P.P.}
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South Carolina }
Pickens District }
Personly appered Elias Hollingsworth before me T.H. Bowen Esq Magistrate & made oath & on oath declares that he was at the buring & saw John Feilds
senior Berie on the tenth day of August 1842 Sworn to & subscribed this 7 day of March A.D. 1853
Before me }  Elias his E. mark Hollingsworth
Thomas H. Bowen}
M.P.D. }

South Carolina }
Pickens District }
This is to certify that I am well acquainted with Nathaniel Duncen & Joel Bradley & Elias Hollingsworth & I have knone [known] them for yers past & they are creditable & respectable men this 7 day of Marh 
A D 1853
Thomas H Bowen
M.P.D


I W. L. Keith clerk of the court of general Sessions and common Pleas for the District of Pickens and State of South Carolina do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern that Thos H. Bowen is a regular qualified magistrate for the District aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine and that all due faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such officer.
Sworn under my hand and Seal
of the Court this 18th day of March
A.D. 1853
W. L. Keith
Clerk of the Court of 
Pickens District
S. C.
Page 72

Mrs Rahab Field
Pension Claim
The within contains the original
Certificate of Services of her
husband John Field. The
discharges and other papers
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Greenville Ct. S Carolina
To the Secretary of the Interior of
the United States

Sir
I enclose the claim of Rahab Field for the arrears of Pension which were due her husband at the time of his death. may I be allowed to say the proof shows clear and simple in this case. the original papers containing the certificate of services in
the Revolution, and also of good character and the discharges granted to John Field the husband are enclosed. also the family Record of marriage, in addition to other testimony. It will be seen that there is direct evidence of 6 months services
in the discharges timelines. from his Col and Lieut Col & major one for 6 months also two certificates from his Captain which may relate to the same time all in 1782, and there are papers also one particularly dated Sept 1783 showing service of that year, but the Department will doubtless as justice as to the time and amount of services for which the pension is claimable 
With Great Respect
G. F Townes
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200,808
Page 75


Greenville S.C. Aug. 6th
1855

Dear Sir:-
Enclosed we forward claims, the evidence of which, we hope is sufficient & satisfactory.
If there be any important deficiency, please let us know & we will endeavor to supply it.
Very Respectfully &c
Townes & Campbell

To
L. P. Waldo, Esq.
Page 76

Rentualine & Moresse 
Brief in the Case of Rahab Field Widow of John Field
Who was John Private Rev War. Pickensville
Pickens County and State of So Carolina
Act 2d Sec Feb. 3. 1853
the 13th He act July 27 1868

CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
Inc 13 of the Act July 27 1868.

PROOF EXHIBITED,
Suspd pension roll of So Carolina on $25.00 pr annum & paid to Sept 4, 1860. She returned her certificate & applied to be restored to the roll. Furnish proof of Identity. legally continued widowhood by witnesses who are certified a credible

Admitted Oct 18. 1869 to pension on $25.00 pr annum to commence Sept 4. 1860. terminate July 26. 1868
Also at $96.00 pr annum to commence July 27, 1868
deducting payments since. [these last 3 words lined out]
W .E. Trask
Examining Clerk.

Name and residence of Agent.
Claimant
Pickensville
Pickens Co
So Carolina

[illegible initials]
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United States Internal Revenue,
Assistant Assessor's Office, 6th Division, 3rd District, S.C.
Pickens C.H
October 5th 1869

I hereby certify that I have been intimately acquainted with Mrs Rahab Field twenty years, that she was many years a pensioner of the Government of the United States, that she was opposed to the late horrid attempt to subvert our Government, and that she is perfectly reliable in every respect.

I furthermore declare that I am well acquainted with John C. Duncan and Thomas Watson of our County, who have certified to Mrs Field's statement, that they are both strictly loyal and were so during the late rebellion, and are honorable, reliable Citizens
Orlando C. Folger
Asst Assessor
6th Div. 3rd Dist South Carolina
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Brief in the case of John Field dec'd
County and State of South Carolina
act June 7 1832 & 3 Feby 1853

Claim, ("original," or [2 words lined out]
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
The evidence of service furnished 
Original discharges & have
Documentary & have proof of marriage.

(If for increase.)
Has additonal evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name a residence of Agent
Messr Thompson & Wood
Present

Thornton Triplett
Examining Clerk.
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Washington City
May 31, 1853.

To the Comr [Commissioner] of Pensions
Sir:-
In the case of Rachel [Rahab] Fields wid: of John, S.C., the evidence of the death
of the husband is fully proven by the affidavits of the coffin-maker, & two other persons who were present at his funeral, which evidence was filed on the 19th of April last. The marriage is conclusive, as the original family record is on file. As the requisitions of your letter of May 24, 1852, are now met, we trust a certificate will issue in his name up to 10th of Aug. 1842, & to her for the same pension under
subsequent Acts granting pensions to Widows &c.
Yours Respectfully
Thompson & Wood
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O. S. Baker
Atty of Rahab Field
Cor 7. & L. Street


[stamp] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
OCT 15 18[?3]9
PENSION OFFICE
Page 81

I Rahab Field resident of Pickens County South Carolina do solemnly swear 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 existing Rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves: So help me God
Sworn and subscribed before me} Rahab her X mark Field 
4th October 1869}
R A Bowen
C. C. P & e
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John Field dec? S.C.
Adm. June 7 1832
6 months pri cav $25
per annum from
4 March 1831 to
9 Aug 1842
When he died
Pay to his widow Rahab
Rahab Field widow of John S.C.
adm. 3 Feby 1853
6 mos pri cav $25
$25
per annum from
3 Feby 1853
Register No. } No. 1.433
Act 1853. }

Cert to
Messrs Thompson & Wood
Present
Page 83

Payment to be made at
Charleston So. Ca. by
J. C. Cochran
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of
Charleston
Payable on the 4th September and 4th
March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the
Roll of Pensioners under act February
3d, 1853, Page 142 Vol.
R. McRae Clerk.
by proof

40. or 41 years in 1858 an widow Pickens
A. M. Falger Esq
[illegible] P. [illegible]
Page 84

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of Febuary 3, 1853,
Rahab Field widow of John Field who was a Private of Cavalry in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty five dollars and -- cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 20th day of July
one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
[illegible] N. Campbell
Acting Secretary of the Interior.

Examined and Countersigned.
L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions.
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Runville June 4th 1853
To the Pension Department at
Washington City
The Pension of Mrs Asposia Fields as I understand has been made and is proof for I have forwarded all that the department required. The delay of the pension is operating very distressingly on Mrs Field, and I hope therefore that I may be excuse in earnestly soliciting the immediate attention of the department to the case. The clearness and certainly of which I humbly suppose admits of no doubt.
With the greatest respect
G. F. Townes