Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21,237, Aaron Guyton, S.C.
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S.C. Guyton, Aaron W.21.237
Margaret B.L.Wt.36605-160-55


(3 - 1776)
R
SERVICE
D.
CONTENTS
S.C. Guyton, Aaron

Margaret

NUMBER
71727
V.S.
St. Lot 1
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2.412.
South Carolina
Margaret Guyton,
widow of Aaron.
S.C.
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as private of cavalry.
Increased from $31. 66/100
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 54 dollars 16
Cents per annum, to commence on 
the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 
1st day of Nov. 1860
and sent to 
James A. Black 
Columbia S.C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 330 Vol. ?
Date ? death
not on aB.
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232.429
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Jany [January] 21 1836
Margaret Guyton
widow of Aaron Guyton
de. 
Priv 
Margaret Guyton wid of Aaron Guyton 
Priv
Revolutionary W [war]

Rev a Pension $31 66/100 per au
Act of Feby [February] 2 1848.
dated 4th March 1848
No. 2412
SC Feby 48 2412
W: 16 0ac, Aug. 4/56

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Hon J. L Orr
Ho of Reps [House of Representatives]
Volume G 173
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S.C. Guyton, Aaron W.21.237
Margaret B.L.Wt,36605-160-55
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The State of South Carolina
Anderson District on the first
day of October 1833.  Personally appoints
Aaron Guyton a resident of Anderson District
and being duly sworn makes the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the
act of  Congress ratified June 7 1832,.  This deformant was born 27 October 1761.  That he was engaged in the war of the revolution was ub the various grades under the following named officers vigal in the year 1779.  He tuned out volunteer under Capt. Jeffrey of Union District South Carolina he served not less than once week as a private against The Jouis  In march or April 1779 he was drafted as called out under Capt. James Sleen under Col., Wofford March to August Gurufore to Ogechy then returned into S.C. to your General Lincoln. met Lincoln at Parkers Ferry on Edisto, continued with him till after the Battle of Stono 20 June at this time Lac Bullock was Major of Battalion a few days after the Battler was discharged having served out the four of three month.  In 1780 I was drafted again for three months under Capt. Moses Guyton Maj. Lac Bullock and marched to a place called chalk hills near Savannah River how long we were there I do not recall if we then crossed Savannah River at Augusta or then joined General Williams and his army in a few days or marched 3 or 4 miles further into Georgia we camped near Cupboard Creek we were then under command of General Williams now we lay at this peace talk we were discharged and returned home sometime in May - I was out this tour not left the area Three monthly about this time Charleston fell into the hands of the British and they attacked Forts throughout the State I was under a great number of officers as many of the officers and citizens took relocation about this time.  I was under Col Brandon Who had a few brave men who stood thru for the carriage of liberty use the back part of the states who comprised our little army I was out the most this time sometimes we had 75 sometimes 150 men and sometimes we had 4 or 5 Cols with some 50 to 150 men. Each of them had command of a reg at home and sometimes not more than 5 of his men with him. The cols were Brandon, Hayes, Robuck, White in December 1780
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Gen. Morgan & Col. Washington of the Cavalry came out and took up camp near Pacolet River  [and] was soon joined with what few milited was in one part I think the 1st or
2d day he came I joined him. and hearing of 2 or 3 days
in a body on Brish River Morgan deteribed Washington
Horse & the Militia to do lodge then the distance was about
40 miles. We came on this camp & killed & woundednumber

of them took many prisoners, and returned to Morgan
camp. In a few days Morgan hearing of a detachment
under Col. Tarleton coming on him and dreading to engage
him so near Lord Cornwallis army,
retreated two days
up the County to a place called the Cowpens at this
time we had no officer in one company & only two or three
or four men, and the morning before the Battle 12 Jany. 1781.
joined Capt. John Thompson Compy. we defented, killed
& took all except Tarleton & his light Horse prisoner
Tarleton let Comwalle know have times was who instantly
pursued Morgan. A part of us and some Georgia refuge
followed in the year of Walter Army almost to the Cataw
River, and we picked up a good many of the straglers
in the rear of Cornwall - about the last of January
1781 I was out at this time not less than one month
Morgan & his army having retreated from one State it was
now almost Fire & faggot, Between Whig & tory, who
were contending for the ascendancy it continued so till
the 15th or 20th May, I was almost constantly out was
many small engagements, some time we beat the Louis
some time they beat us. I was out this time at least three months
In May 1781, General Green with his army came unto
one Country we joined him, I was under Capt Montgomery at
this time of Col. Brandons Regt Green having in view at this time
The Reduction of the British garrison at 96 He laid deign to it
on the 22d May 1781, a large reinforcement was marched
from Charleston under Lord Rawdon, who obliged Gend
Green to rain the seige on 19th June, when we were all
most in the arms of victory. We were one month at
least in this service. About the 1st August 1781 we
were called out under Col. Pickery who was now promote
to Brig. Genl under Major Jolly under Capt Robt Mont
gomery was marched down on Congaree rivers joined some
other troops there we afterwards marched to McCordy
Ferry we were there a day or two when joined by Gent
Greens army we marched the next morning and took camp that
night about 3 miles of the British & the next day which was the 8th ┃
of September 1781 we fought the British at Eutaw Springs
and in a day or this I was discharged this tour I served
not less than one month & a half. I returned from the
Battle at Entain I was in no general battle but was from that
time till the British left Charleston out after form to ┃
days at a time from 2 to 52 mile from home about to
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about ten month, till peace was made. In all, I am certain I serve over TWO YEARS, I am unable to give a more particular description from the lapse of memory and age. All these tours I was a volunteer or drafted and I did my service as a private. That I have no documentary evidence and that I know of no human whose testimony I can procure, who can attest to my services, (Except William Grant) and some who were in the revolutionary war, who...from the facts...or Major ...to certify to the same character. 

1st was born 27 Oct. 1761 in Baltimore County, Maryland.
2nd Has a record in his family bible taken from his father
3rd Has lived in 96th District in South Carolina when he was called into the service
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(8-1776)
SERVICE NUMBER
S. I. Guyton, Aaron W.21.237
Margaret B. L. Wt. 36605-160-55
Contents
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838, entitles an "Act granting half pay and pension to certain widows", and the several act, continued using said pension.

State of South Carolina
District of Anderson
On this tenth day of February 1865 
personally appeared before William MacGee Judge of the Court of Ordinary for said District, W. Margaret Guytown (widow of Aaron Guyton, died a resident of the District and State aforesaid, aged seventy on years this 2nd December last, 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 acts of Congress of 7th July 1838. 3rd March 1843 and 17th June 1844. the first entitles "an act granting half pay and pension to certain widows" and the others a contr... thereof. That she is the widow of Aaron Guyton who was a private in the South Carolina line, in the War of the Revolution, that she was not married to him until after the war, and cannot therefore tell much of his services. She recollects, however to have heard him speak of it after, but never took much interest in it, and therefore did not charge her memory with it. She lives at the time of his entering the service, in Union District in this State, and she thinks, states that he was in the Battle of Eutaw Springs, she does not know how long he served, or whether he ever got a dischargal. he however made proof before his death, and obtained a small pension by reference to the said proof much more can be seen, that she can possibly state.
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she has in her possession the certificate of Pension issued to her said husband under the act of Congress 0f 1832 and henceforth submits it as evidence of his having drawn a Pension, and of his identity. 
She further declares that she is married to the said Aaron Guyton on the Sixth day of October seventeen hundred and eighty nine, a will made...
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S.C. Guyton, Aaron W.31.237
Margaret B.L. Wt. 36605-160-58
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State of South Carolina S.S.
Anderson District
Be it known that on this 29th day of December A.D. 1855 Before one Herbert Hammond Judge of the Court of Ordinary for the District of Anderson in the State aforesaid (which is a Court of Record) and Keeper of the Seal, and by Virtue of office Clerk of the said Court. Personally appeared Mrs. Margaret Guyton to me well known aged about 82 years in open court, and made oath that she is the widow of Aaron Guyton dec. who was a private in the Revolutionary war, that she was married to the said Aaron Guyton on the 6th day of October A.D. 1789 by Abraham Smith a magistrate in York district South Carolina and that they (this [illegible]) and the aforesaid Aaron Guyton lived together till the day of his death, as husband and wife and raised a family of children, that he died in Anderson District South Carolina, on the 30th day of Jude A.D. 1841 and that she had never again married but is still the widow of the said Aaron Guyton and that she is a Revolutionary widow pensioner inscribed on the pension List in the war office of the United States, or Office of the Interior, and that she makes this Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress lapsed March 3rd A.D. 1855, making provision, for granting bounty land to certain claimant therein specified, to which she is informed she is entitled and and that she has never made any application heretofore nor received any bounty land warrant under the above act nor any other act of Congress - [illegible] to and [illegible] before me on the day and year above written
G. Guyton     Margaret [illegible] Guyton
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to the truth of which statements I am fully satisfied.
Herbert Hammond
Judge of C.O. A.D.

South Carolina S.S.
Anderson District
Personally appeared James Dalrymple and Alexander Moorhead
Before me Herbert Hammond Judge of the Court of Ordinary in and for the District and State aforesaid. to me well known aged about seventy eight years and made oath that they were both personally and well acquainted with Aaron Guyton and Margaret Guyton that they lived together as husband and wife, that they raised a family of children of high respectability and that no one ever doubted, the legality of their marriage, and that the said Aaron Guyton was always reputed to have been a Revolutionary Soldier, and they the beforenamed Margaret Guyton, is the widow of said Aaron Guyton, and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. They further swear that they are not directly or indirectly interested in the claim she makes for bounty land.
Sword to and subscribed before me this 31st day of December A.D. 1855
James Dalrymple
Alexander Moorhead
and I certify that the above declarants are both credible witnesses and all their altercations are entitled to full faith and credit.
Herbert Hammond
Judge C.O. A.D.
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State of South Carolina S.S.
Anderson District I Herbert Hammond Judge of the Court of Ordinary for Anderson District in the State aforesaid (which is a Court of Record) and Keeper of the Seal, and by virtue of office Clerk of the Said Court. do here by Certify that the before mentioned Margaret Guyton the written declarant. is the Identical person who has in her possession, and exhibited to me a Pension Certificate, of which the following is a copy. "War Department" Widows Pension" I certify that in Conformity with the act of February 2d 1848. Margaret Guyton widow of Aaron Guyton who was a private in the Revolutionary War is inscribed on the Pension list, at the rate of Thirty one Dollars Sixty Six Cents 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.
Given at the War office of the United States this 15th day of December One thousand and Eight hundred and forty Eight" "Examined and Countersigned" (Signed) "W. L. Marcy" "J. L. Edward" "Secratary of War" Commissioner of Pensions" {illegible) 2412 and I further Certify that she is the widow of the aforesaid Aaron Guyton Deceased, that she now resides in Anderson District S.C. and has resided there for the last forty or fifty years or more and that I have no Interest in the claim. Given under my hand and Seal at Anderson Court House this day of A.D. 185. Herbert Hammond Judge of Court of Ordinary Anderson District
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Aaron Guyton was born 27th Octr 1841
Margaret M. Curdy was born 2nd Decbr 1773
Aaron Guyton & Margaret M. Curdy was married
October 6th1789
Children
Mary Guyton was born 15th Decbr 1791
Hannah Guyton was born 18th Decbr 1793
Elizabeth Guyton was born 7 Novbr 1795
Katharine Guyton was born 22nd Augst 1798
Jane Guyton was born 31st Decbr 1800
Robert Guyton was born 21st Novbr 1802
Joseph Guyton was born 14th April 1805
Margaret W. Guyton was born 7th Janry 1807
Aaron W. Guyton was born 22 Novbr 1808
Sarah M. Guyton was born 9th Febry 1812
John Washington Guyton was born 1st June 1814
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Katharine Smith   Dec,
28th Sept 1796
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Jane Guyton Daughter of Aaron & Margh
Gayton died
30th August 1802-
Katharine Guyton Daughter of Aaron &
Margh Guyton Died 6th Sept 1802-
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Aaron Guyton his Book
Bought
of James Dickson, Price $6.00
.
9th March, 1805
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Aaron Guyton
of
South Carolina
[Illegible]
[Illegible] & Will
4.5.11.12
Gus 4.7
St. John A. Griffin
H.R
Febry 13 1833
Page 243
.
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Brief in the case of Aaron Guyton of Anderson District in the State of South Carolina (Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? 71.

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

[Table follows]
Period |     
In 1779, 1780, 1781

Duration of Service |
Years Months Days 
                 3x      7 |
                 3x |
                 1   | 
                 0  |
                 1   |
                 1        15      |      
"Was under Arms actually exceeding 2 Years"|

Rank |
As a  |
Pri   |
"       |
"    |
         
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. |
Gen.   |
Capt Jeffers, Capt Steen, Col Wofford, Genl Williamson, [Lt?] Lincoln, Colo Pickens & Brenan, Gens [Morfan?], Col Washington, Cat Thompson, Genl Green    |
 
5. In what battles was he engaged? Stono, Bush River, Cowpens, Siege of 96, Eutaw

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Marion District. South Carolina

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  Living 

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  correct.

I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
[Tenth May 1780]

3.7, 3, 1, 3, 1, 1

Jas Wilson  Examining Clerk
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July 1, 1938
Mrs. J. E. Weeks
Route # 2
Clarksdale, Mississippi

Aaron Guyton
W. 21237
BA-J/MLB

Dear Madam:
The data which follow in regard to Aaron Guyton were obtained
from the papers in the claims for pension and bounty land under File
No. W. 21237, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Aaron Guyton was born October 27, 1761, in Baltimore County,
Maryland; the names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Ninety Six District, which was later known as
Union District, South Carolina, Aaron Guyton volunteered in 1779,
served one week as private in Captain Jeffres' company. He enlisted
in March or April, 1779, served three months as private in Captain
James Steen's company, Colonel Wafford's South Carolina regiment and
was in the battle of Stono. He enlisted in 1780, served three months
as private in Captain Moses Guyton's company (relationship to Aaron
not shown), under Major Zac Bullock, and was discharged sometime in May,
1780. After the City of Charleston was taken by the British, he served
under different officers including Colonels Brandon, Farr, Roebuck, Hease
and White, until sometime in December, 1780, when he went under Colonel Washington
"of the cavalry" on an expedition against the Tories on Bush River in
which engagement prisoners were taken, and many others killed or wounded.
He was in the battle of Cowpens in Captain John Thompson's company; in
the Siege of Ninety Six in Captain Montgomery's company, Colonel Pickens'
regiment, in the battle of Eutaw Springs and continued to serve until
"peace was made", amounting in all to moe than two years. All of his
service was in the South Carolina troops and his name was borne on the
military rolls as Aaron Guiton.
The soldier moved from Ninety Six District to York District, South Carolina
where he lived four or five years, and in 1796 moved to
Pendleton later known as Anderson District, South Carolina.
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Aaron Guyton was allowed pension on his application executed
October 1, 1833, while a resident of Anderson District, South Carolina.
He died there June 30, 1841.

The soldier married October 6, 1789, in York District, South Carolina, Margaret McCurdy who was born December 2, 1773; the place
of birth and names of her parents were not given. At the time of their
marriage they were both residing in York District, South Carolina, and
were married by soldier's brother-in-law, Abraham Smith, a magistrate.
Margaret Guyton, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application
executed February 10, 1845, while residing in Anderson District,
South Carolina,
Soldier's widow, Margaret, was granted one hundred sixty acres of
bounty land, also, on account of his service, on Warrant No. 36605,
under the Act of March 3, 1855. At that time she was still living in
Anderson District, South Carolina.
The following names of children of Aaron Guyton and his wife, Margaret,
are shown in the claims:
Mary Guyton, born December 15, 1791
Hannah Guyton, born December 18,1793
Elizabeth Guyton, born Movember 7, 1795
Katharine Guyton, born August 22, 1798; died Sept. 6, 1802
Jane Guyton, born December 31, 1800; died Aug. 30, 1802
Robert Guyton, born November 21, 1802
Joseph Guyton, born April 14, 1805
Margaret W. Guyton, born January 7, 1807
Aaron W. Guyton, born November 22, 1808
Sarah M. Guyton, born February 9, 1812
John Washington Guyton, born June 1, 1814; in 1845, referred to as Gen. John W. Guyton (no explanation of rank) then of Anderson Dist., S.C.

The following data, also appear in the claim with no explanation of
the relationship to soldier's family:  "Katherine Smith died September 28, 1796".

Soldier's brother, Joseph Guyton, born in 1776, was living in Union
District, South Carolina, in 1845, where he was a member of the Baptist Church. 
In 1833, reference was made to soldier's nephew, William W. Guyton,
whose post-office address in 1845 was Aiken, South Carolina; the names of William's parent were not designated.

2
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In 1855, one G. Guyton witnessed the signature by mark of soldier's
widow, Margaret Guyton, in Anderson District, South Carolina, his
relationship to the family not shown.
If you desire information in regard to location of the land granted Margaret Guyton, widow of Aaron, you should apply to the Commissioner of 
the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and furnish that official the number of the warrant, the acreage and date of the act
under which issued.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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July 1, 1938
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Mrs. J. E. Weeks
Route # 2
Clarksdale, Mississippi

AARON GUYTON
W. 21237
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Dear Madam:

In compliance with your request, you are furnished herewith
photostatic copies, in duplicate, of four pages of the originals
thereof, in the claims for pension on file under No. W. 21237,
based upon service of Aaron Guyton in the Revolutionary War, the
cost of which is $2.00 and covered by your remittance in that
amount. Enclosed, also, as requested by you, are two abstracts
containing information as shown in the papers in that file, for
which no charge is made.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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NO. 421
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JUNE 22,            8

REV. & 1812 WARS SECTION
XXXXXXXXX
WAR & NAVY, Branch 970

XXXXXXXXX
Rev. War claim for pension of Aaron Guyton,
File No. W. 21237
Actual
2 of each page



$2. 00     4 pages
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Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2
inches at top of each page and
return papers in folder with
corresponding name and number.
Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
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Received
Jun 15 1938
Accounting Div.
[2]0M. Accts.Subdiv.
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[illegible]

[Veterans Administration seal]
Veterans Administration 
Washington Jun 1, 1938

[Stamp "Received Jun 11, 1938 
IN REPLY REFER TO:
AARON GUYTON 
W. 21237
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Mrs. J.I. Weeks 
Route #2
Clarksdale, Mississippi 

Dear Madam: 

     Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Aaron Guyton, W. 21237, as suggested in last paragraph of letter to you April 25, 1938, also, to know the cost of photostatic copes, in duplicate, of the pages from the family Bibles.

The number of pages on file from a book which contains the family record of Aaron Guyton, cited above, is four. The cost of photostatic copies per page is twenty-five cents, making that cost of copies in duplicate, $2.00.

Remittance should be made by order drawn to the order of The Treasurer of the United States and mailed to the Veterans Administration, Arlington Building, this city.

Upon receipt of your remittance, the copies will be made and mailed to you, with the report you request, also.

Very truly yours 
A.D. Hiller 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator

[illegible text written down the side]

Enclosed [find?] M.O. for $2.00 for which send me the 4 pages referred to above, photographed, and the important facts from the other 40 pages recorded. Please send all this in duplicate as I am getting the information for two members of family.
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June 1, 1938
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mrs. J. E. Weeks
Route # 2
Clarksdale, Mississippi

AARON GUYTON
W. 21237
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Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the
Revolutionary War record of Aaron Guyton, W. 21237, as suggested
in last paragraph of letter to you April 25, 1938, also, to know
the cost of photostatic copies, in duplicate, of the pages from
the family Bibles.
The number of pages on file from a book which contains the
family record of Aaron Guyton, cited above, is four. The cost of
photostatic copies per page is twenty-five cents, making the cost
of copies in duplicate, $2.00.
Remittance should be made by money order drawn to the order of
The Treasurer of the United States and mailed to the Veterans
Administration, Arlington Building, this city.
Upon receipt of your remittance, the copies will be made and
mailed to you, with the report you request, also.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
April 25, 1938

IN REPLY REFER TO:
AARON GUYTON
W. 21237
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Mrs. J. E. Weeks
Route # 2
Clarksdale, Mississippi

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request photostatic
copies, in duplicate, of papers on file in the applications for pension
of Aaron Guyton and his widow, Margaret Guyton, W. 21237 -- B. L. Wt. 36605-160-55.
Photostatic copies of the papers designated by you will be
furnished at the rate of twenty-five cents a page. The number of pages
to be copied is forty-four, in duplicate 88.
Please make remittance of $22. 00 by money order drawn to the order
of The Treasurer of the United States, and mail to the Veterans
Administration, Arlington Building, Washington, D. C., when the copies
will be made in duplicate and mailed to you.
It may be stated that, instead of the photostatic copies, all
papers in the claims cited above will be examined very carefully and
the data found in regard to the soldier's family, his service,
residences, etc., will be incorporated in an official report for you,
in duplicate, without cost to you. These official reports have been
accepted as authentic by various historical, patriotic and genealogical
societies, and might be sufficient in your research.
Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator

Received
May 27 1938
Mail SUR-DIV
VET ADM 24
(Illegible)

I cannot afford to have photostatic copies
of all the papers. Would it
be possible for you to furnish me all the important facts and photostatic copies w duplicate of the pages from the
family bibles? Let me know and at what cost to me.
Mrs Weeks
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April 25, 1938

XXXXXXXXXXXX

AARON GUYTON
W. 21237
BA - J / MMHF:MLB

Mrs. J. E. Weeks
Route # 2
Clarksdale, Mississippi

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request photostatic
copies, in duplicate, of papers on file in the applications for pension
of Aaron Guyton and his widow, Margaret Guyton, W. 21237 -- B. L. Wt. 36605-160-55.
Photostatic copies of the papers designated by you will be
furnished at the rate of twenty-five cents a page. The number of pages
to be copied is forty-four, in duplicate 88.
Please make remittance of $22. 00 by money order drawn to the order
of The Treasurer of the United States, and mail to the Veterans
Administration, Arlington Building, Washington, D. C., when the copies
will be made in duplicate and mailed to you.
It may be stated that, instead of the photostatic copies, all
papers in the claims cited above will be examined very carefully and
the data found in regard to the soldier's family, his service,
residences, etc., will be incorporated in an official report for you,
in duplicate, without cost to you. These official reports have been
accepted as authentic by various historical, patriotic and genealogical
societies, and might be sufficient in your research.
Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Rev. 1812
Feb. 19, 1938
J. E. WEEKS
PLANTER AND GENERAL MERCHANT
ROUNDAWAY, MISSISSIPPI
CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI, RT. 2
Veterans Bureau
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen,
I am anxious to procure [underlined: photostable] copies of the applications for pensions in the Revolutionary War of Aaron [underlined: Guyton] and his wife Margaret McCurdy Guyton. The members are Aaron Guyton -W21237 Margaret -BLWT.36605.
I want [double-underlined: two] copies of each. Will you please write me what the charge is and I will send the money immediately?
Very truly yours,
Mrs. J. E. Weeks
R, Clarksdale Miss.
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February 24, 1934.
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Aaron Guyton
W.21237
Miss Alice Dent
Salem
Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one Aaron Guyton, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim, W.21237, based upon his military service in that war.
Aaron Guyton was born October 27, 1761 in Baltimore County, Maryland. The names of his parents are not given.
While a resident of Ninety Six District, later Union District, South Carolina, he volunteered in 1779, served one week in Captain Jeffries' Company and enlisted in March or April 1779, served three months in Captain James Steen's Company, Colonel Wafford's South Carolina Regiment and was in the battle of Stono. He served three months in 1780 in Captain Moses Guyton's Company under Major Zao Bullock and was discharged in May 1780. He continued to serve under Colonels Brandon, Roebuck, Hease, and White until in December 1780 when he went under Colonel Washington "of the cavalry" in an expedition against Tories on Bush Ricer, took many prisoners and killed and wounded many others. He was in the battle of Cowpens in Captain John Thompson's Company; was in the siege of Ninety-Six in Captain Montgomery's Company, Colonel Brandon's Regiment and in Captain Robert Montgomery's Company, Colonel Pickens' Regiment in the battle of Eutaw Springs and continued to serve until "peace was made". All of his service was as a private in the South Carolina troops. His name was borne on the military rolls as Aaron Guiton.
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In 1796 he moved from York District, South Carolina, to Pendleton District, later called Anderson District, South Carolina. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1833 while a resident of Anerson District, South Carolina. 

He died June 30, 1841 in Anderson District, South Carolina

Soldier married October 6, 1789 in York District, South Carolina, Margaret McCurdy, a resident of York District, South Carolina, She was born December 3, 1773, place not stated and the names of her parents are not shown. They were married by soldier's brother-in-law, Abraham Smith. 

Soldier's widow, Margaret Guyton, was allowed pension on her application executed February 10, 1845 while a resident of Anderson District, South Carolina.
 
Date of widow's death not on [illegible]

The names of the following children of Aaron Guyton and his wife, Margaret, are shown:
[table follows]

Mary Guyton |  born December 15, 1791. |
 
Hannah Guyton | "  December 18, 1793.   | 

Elizabeth Guyton |  "  November 7, 1795   |

Katharine Guyton  |  "  August 22, 1798, died September 6, 1802.  |

Jane  Guyton  |    "   December 31, 1800,  died August 30, 1802.  | 

Robert Guyton  |   "  November 21, 1802   |

Joseph Guyton  |   "  April 14, 1805.   |

Margaret W. Guyton   |   "  January 7, 1807.   |

Aaron W. Guyton     |    "  November 22, 1808.  |

Sarah M. Guyton   |   "     February 9, 1812.   |

John Washington Guyton    |   "   June 1, 1814, a resident of Anderson District, South Carolina, in 1845.

The following is also shown: Katharine Smith, died September 28, 1796, relationship to the family not stated.   |

Soldier's brother, Joseph Guyton, born in 1776 was living in Union District, South Carolina, in 1845. William W. Guyton's  post office address in 1845, was Aiken. He was this soldier's nephew.
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The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to show that pension or bounty land was ever claimed on account of the services of Robert McCurdy as described by you or of Joseph Guyton, all spellings of the surnames searched.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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[Upper left margin] F.W. Rev. War Section.
December 13, 1912.
Mrs. James M. Dunlap,
P. O. Box 277,
Ansonville, N. C.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 7th and received the 9th instant, you are herewith furnished the history of Aaron Guyton, W. File No. 21,237. Rev. War, and advised that a careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fails to afford any information in regard to Captain George Dunlap and Aaron Steele, described by you.
You are further advised that in order to identify a claim that may have been filed on account of the Revolutionary War services of William Steele of North Carolina, some of the following data is essential: names of some officers under whom he served, places of residence at enlistment and after discharge, approximate dates of birth and death, given name of his widow.
Very respectfully,
J. L. Davenport.
Commissioner.
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In reply to your request of [Blank], received [Blank] for a statement of the military history of Aaron Guyton a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ([handwritten: and][strikethrough: or] his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. [handwritten: Wid. F. 21237]
[Column Headings: DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. | STATE.
1779. 1wk. Pri. Jeffers. - S.C.
Mch or Apr 1779. 3 mos. James Steen. Wafford.
1780. 3 ". - Maj. Zao Bullock.
1780 and 1781. 1 ". - Col. Carl Brandon.
1781. over 3 ". Robt. Montgomery. Col. Carl Brandon.
The above noted is the only Aaron Guyton found in the Rev. War records of this Bureau.
Battles engaged in, Cowpens, Eutaw Springs.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Ninety-Six District, S.C.
Date of application for pension, Oct 1, 1833. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Anderson District, S.C.
Age at date of application, B. Oct 27, 1761, Baltimore Co, Md.
Remarks: He married Oct 6, 1789, Margaret McCurdy who was born Dec 2, 1773. He died June 30, 1841, in Anderson Dist. S.C., where she resided when allowed pension on her application exp. Feb. 10, 1845. Children: Mary, b. Dec 15, 1791; Hannah, b. Dec 18, 1793; Elizabeth, b. Nov 7, 1795; Katharine, b. Aug 22, 1798, died Sept 6, 1802; Jane, b. Dec. 31, 1800, d. Aug 30, 1802; Robert, b. Nov 21, 1802; Joseph, b. Apr. 14, 1805; Margaret W., b. Jan. 7, 1807; Aaron W., b. Nov. 22, 1808; Sarah W. b. Feb. 9, 1812; John Washington, b. June 1, 1814.
Very respectfully, 
Commissioner.
6-2856
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Salem, Missouri,
February 5, 1934.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I am seeking information to use in filling out D.A.R. papers and should appreciate very much any assist-
ance you could give me.
Does your office have any record of Revolution-
ary War service for either of the following men?
(1) Joseph Guyton of Union County, S.C., who died in 1816.
(2) Aaron Guyton, born Oct. 27, 1761 and died June 30, 1841, of Anderson County, S.C. Married Margaret (Peggy) McCurdy, who died in 1861.
(3) Robert McCurdy of York County, S.C., who died in 1803, his wife, Mary Watson McCurdy surviving him.
Thank you very much for any information as to their possible military records.
Very truly yours,
Alice Dent
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[Stamp of U.S .Pension Office Dec 9 1912]
PENSION
D
US
DEC
9
1912
OFFICE
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Ansonville, N.C.
7 December 1912

Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
My dear sirs:
Will you please give me information of the services of the following in the Revolutionary War?

Capt. George Dunlap native of Lancaster County S,C.
Capt. [(?)] Aaron Guyton native of Anderson County, South Carolina

Aaron and William Steele of Mecklenburg County South Carolina
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I will appreciate this kindness deeply.

Yours very sincerely,
Lily Doyle Dunlap
Mrs. James M. Dunlap
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Mrs James M. Dunlap
P.O. Box 277
Ansonville
N.C.
wants copies of two papers in Rev. War pension claims of Aaron Guyton, S.C. W.21237
2200 words
personal inquiry Apr. 28. 1914
she was taken to the Law DW in person but did not pay, said she had
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not enough money was [just] leaving town and would write.  Apr. 28.

Nothing more heard in Rev. War [section?] up to June 26. 1914 in regard to this matter
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[Stamp of U.S.Pension Office Mar 15 1902]
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DR. MILLER.
6TH AND WARREN

Helena, Montana, Mar. 10th. 190[illegible] 190

To the Commissioner of Pensions:-
Can you inform me if Joseph Guyton, who died about 1840, was a Revolutionary pensioner. He lived in the Anderson District, South Carolina. I am requested to ask this in the interest of a grand-son who desires to affiliate with the sons of revolutionary heros.
Very Respectfully Your odbt. Servt.,
Wymond Miller
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Rev 
Widow, &c.

File No. 21.237
Margaret Guyton 
Wid of
Aaron Guyton 
Priv. Rev. War
Act: Feb 2d. 1848.
Index: - Vol. A, Page 298
[arrangement of 1870]

Apl - 14 - 1902
Dr. Wymond Miller
Helena Mont
1912, Dec. 13. [Hist.?] [to?]
Mrs. Jas. M. Dunlap. [illegible]
[1934?] Feb. 24. Hist to Alice Dent. [A.D.Y.?]
1938 April 25 - Mrs. J.E. Weeks ady [cost of?] [illegible] in duplicate
1938 [June 1?] Mrs J.E. Weeks [illegible] [illegible] cost of [illegible] of family record. [illegible]
1938 July 1 Photos mailed to Mrs J.E. Weeks with two copies of history & [illegible] Dev. notified same date [illegible]
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Brief in the case of Margaret Guyton, widow of Aaron Guyton [died?]
Anderson District State of South Carolina
Allowed act March 3d 1843

Claim, ("for increase.")

Proof exhibited, (if original)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner Act June 7th 1837, at the rate of $31.66 p annum upon 9 1/2 month service (Infantry) admitting upon [illegible] testimony. He died June 17, 1841. The widow's claim was allowed upon same proof at the same rate Dec. 24. 1845 under acts of ['43-'44?] [illegible].  She has  now furnished record proof from Comptroller General office, S.Ca, that her husband was paid for 393 days at 20 [shillings?] a day in Colo. Brandon; Regt S.C., which is known to have been a company of Cavalry.
(If for increase.) 
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Proof of husband's death, marriage widowhood & identity of claimant, furnished in previous applications. Allowed at the rate of $54.16, commencing March 4th. 1843. to be continued under Acts of Jan 17. [44?] & [illegible] 2d. 1848,  deducting the amount she has heretofore [receiving?].

James A black, Esq.
Columbia, S.C.
Name and residence of Agent
W.H. Woodley
Examining Clerk.
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Columbia S.C. 20 Oct 1860
Hwo G.B. Whiting
Comm. Pensions
Dear Sir,
Enclosed I send you a Power of attorney to myself from Mrs. Margaret Guyton a Revolutionary widow pensioner under Act 29 July 1848, authorizing me to prosecute her claim to an increase of pension, and the certificate of the Com-ptroller Genl. showing the amt. paid to her husband in May 1786 for his services. The [pound] 56.4. 3/14 "Sterling" or [pound] 393.10 "Old Currency" ought to allow her a greater rate of pension per year than she receives,  [illegible], $31.66, for [strikethrough: as] the enclosed Comptroller's certificate shows that the [begin underline] pay of a private of Infantry was 10 Shillings "Old Currency" [end underline] per day + " " " " Cavalry " 20 " " " " " and hence whether Aaron Guyton claimed + proved [begin underline] the one or the other character [end underline] of service, the amt. stipend he need + [begin underline] now his widow [end underline] received, is [begin underline] not enough, because there are in [pound] 393.10 old Currency 7870 Shillings, [end underline] which divided by [begin underline] 20 Shillings old Currency the pay of a horseman per day would give 393 days [end underline] or [begin underline] 13 mos 1 day [end underline] entitled to a pension of $34:16 per annum - and the 7870
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Shillings divided by [begin underline] 10 Shillings "old Currency" the pay of a private of Infantry per day would give 787 days [end underline] " " " entitled to an annual pension of $80 per year. And then again if you find from his Declaration + proofs that his service was [begin underline] partly [end underline] in the [begin underline] Infantry [end underline] + [begin underline] partly [end underline] in the [begin underline] Cavalry still [end underline] should the amt. allowance be [begin underline] greater [end underline] than he or his widow ever need - and consequently as there is an error she should be allowed the difference not only on her own acct. but by way of increase from 4 March 1831 ^ for during her widowhood, she being still alive + drawing only the $31.66.
I think I have by [begin underline] facts figures + fair logical statements, conclusively shown Mrs. Guyton's right to an increase, and I well know that your Department [begin underline] only desires [end underline] to ascertain what [begin underline] your duty [end underline] is + [begin underline] there it will be done [end underline].
I am
Very respectfully
[illegible]
James A Black
[begin underline] for Mrs. Margt. Guyton. [end underline]
Pension Office
Oct 23
1860
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Charleston 13 Oct 1840
Sir
I forward herewith for authority to pay, voucher of Aaron Guyton
I am very respectfully
Yours old [?]
[illegible]
pen agent
S. L. Edwards, Esq
Commissioner of pensions
Washington
DC
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Pickens S.C.
14th Feby. 1845.
Hon. S. L. Edwards
Comm of Pensions
Dear Sir,
I send you herewith the Declaration + proof of old Mrs. Margaret Guyton of Anderson Dist.
When her claim is examined, please inform me of the result + if admitted forward me her certificates: soblige
very respectfully, Miles M Norton
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Aiken August 6th 1845.
Mr. Miles. M. Norton
Dear Sir
On yesterday I received yours of the 21st [illegible] and contents notice I and in reply have to say to you that I believe the hand writing to be mine and it has something like a dream to me of doing it but when and what was said I could not testify with any certainty If I could I would truly do so, it must have been done between the years of 1819 + 1824- It had so entirely sliped my memory had I been called on to know if ever ^I wrote such things in his Bible I should have testifyd I never did before I say your letter - If you wish to prove there marriage I presume there is still living witnesses where it took place in Union District. I expect Aaron Guytons Brother Joseph Guyton is a living there and if he is he must have some knowledge of there marriage
I am yours Respectfully
W. W. Guyton
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
February 28th, 1845.

Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pen-sion agents, The widow of Aaron Guyton, a Pensioner on the Roll of the South Carolina Agency, at the rate of thirty one Dollars and 66 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1841, to the 30th June 1841.

Respectfully yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.
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Pickens. C.H.S.
2nd December 
                                               over [illegible] 20

J. L. Edwards
Comr. of Pensions
Washington City  D.C.


[down the side]
Dec 9. 1845
[illegible] 
Margaret Guyton
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Pickens, C. H. S.C.
2nd December 1845
Hon. J. L. Edward, 
Dear Sir,
I have been writing some time to get the certificate of the clerk of the court of York concerning the record of the marriage of Mrs. Guyton, have written him twice, but it seems that he will not answer me; but as you are mistaken as to the Laws of S.C. even requiring a marriage License; I have determined to return the Family record, with the Letter of Mr. M. Guyton + the affidavit of Jos. Guyton, hoping it may be sufficient upon which to admit her claim.
Very respectfully
your old servt
Miles M. Norton
Page 55

Comptroller's
Certificate
of
Aaron Guyton's
[strikethrough: Certificate]
[underlined: Services.]
Pension Office
Oct 23
18[illegible]
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Comptroller General's Office
COlumbia So. Ca.
[begin underline] 18 Oct. 1860 [end underline]
"No 2829
Book X
Issued 25th May 86 to Mr. Aaron Guyton for [pound] 56.4 33/4 Sterling duty done in Brandon's P.ap
audited
No 112. [pound] 56.4 3/34 annual [illegible] [pound]3:18.8
No 112
2829X 25 May 86- Aaron Guiton for militia duty in Brandon's Regt before and since the fall of Charleston + Anderson's veteran amounting to Currency [pound] [begin underline] 393.10- [end underline]
Sterling [pound] 56:4 31/4
State of S. Carolina to Aaron Guiton for militia duty in Brandon's Regt before + since the fall of Charleston + Anderson's veteran amounts to Currency [pound] 393.10
[pound] 56.4.3 1/4
To Mitchall and Boquet [illegible] please to deliver to Mrs. Ayers Gosby
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Received 25th My 1786 full satisfaction further within [lie?] an [illegible] 2829 Book X
                               (signed/ Ayers Gosby)

I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy taken from the Records of this Office, and I further certify that the Records of this Office show that the rates of pay of a private of Infantry in the Revolutionary War was 10 shillings "old currency" of private in Cavalry 20 shillings "old currency" per day - and that "old currency is changed into "Sterling" by dividing the numbered of pounds Shillings expense by seven. 

(No Seal of Office)         [For?] Comptroller Genl.  
                                          Wm. R. Huntt
                                          for Compr. General
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Anderson C.M. S.C. 8th January 1856
Hon. J.L.Orr.
Dear Sir
Enclosed herewith you will find Mrs. Guyton's Declaration made before me for the purpose of obtaining Bounty Land. Please hand it in to the Depart-ment, if admissable, if anything is wanting inform me what it is. I expect it would be difficult now to prove the marriage by any living witness, but the proofs are all in the Department, if reference is had thereto, on which her pension certificate was granted, if as I suppose the old lady is entitled under the act. to a land warrant, please to urge prompt attention to her claim and have it sent to my address.
Respectfully, 
your obt. servt.
Herbert Hammond
Hon. J. L. Orr.
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Brief in the case of Margaret Guyton, widow of Aaron Guyton died
Anderson [strikethrough: County] District and State of South Carolina.
Allow act Jan 17th 1844
Claim, ([strikethrough: "original" or "for] increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
For brief of statement on file, see that of Act of March 3rd 1843.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
W.H. Woodley
Examining Clerk.
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Brief in the case of Margaret Guyton widow of Aaron Guyton, died 
Anderson district and State of South Carolina 
[Allod?] act Feby 2nd 1848
Claim ("for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. 
For brief in full, State of Maine 3d. 1843.


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

Name and residence of Agent      W. H. Woodley
                                                    Examining Clerk.
Page 61

Aaron Guyton
Private
Return answer to Col. Joseph Grisham
Fall, Post Office
Pickens District
S. Carolina
Page 62

The State of South Carolina  Anderson District}

I Van A Lawhon, Clerk of the Court of [Sessions?] & Common Pleas for Anderson District do hereby certify that James C Griffin Esquire whose [illegible] [illegible] to the foregoing is an  acting Justice of the [Quorum?] and that full faith and credit is due [& ought?] of right to be given to all his official acts [as?] [judge?]. 

In testimony of which I have [[illegible] [to?] act my [illegible] & Seal of Office at Office this 1st day of Oct. 1833 & in the fifty eight year of the independence  of the United States of America.

Van A Lawhon
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The State of South Carolina
Anderson District to wit:
Personally appeared William Grant and being duly sworn on oath declare, that he was intimately acquainted with Aaron Guyton now a citizen of Anderson District during the Years 1778, ^1779, 1780, 1781 and until the close of the War of the Revolution. That this Depment and the said Guyton belonged to the same Reg-iment although attached to different companies. That he was seldom separated from him during the year, specified above for more than a very few weeks at a time. This Depment knows that the said Guyton was a Whig during that time and actively employed in the cause of American Independence and has no doubt that he belonged to that side throughout this struggle. Has known him ever since and that he always enjoyed the reputation of having been a good Whig. Sworn to + such, cribed
September 19th 1832 Before me James C Griffin
William Grant
mark
I certify that William Grant above named is a respectable man well known to me + credible.
James C Griffin
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11.713
Margaret Guyton 
S.C.

Act 7 July 1838
Page 65

Mrs Margaret Guyton declares she is the widow of Aaron Guyton died. that she is 71 years of age. her hus-band was a pensioner under Act. of 7 June /32. was married to him in the 6th Oct. 1789. died on 3 Oct [illegible] 1841.
Genl Jno W Guyton son of declarant swears that accompanying record is current and acknowledges to the so by his father before his death.
Hugh Whittaker has known declarant for 30 years as the wife of Aaron Guyton died.
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South Carolina Anderson County}
Personally appeared Major William Milwee and being sworn declares that he has known Aaron Guyton personally about thirty six years having lived for that time in the neighborhood of each other. The said Guyton has always enjoyed the reputation of having been a Whig throughout the Revolution and this Deponent although he did not then know him has no shadow of doubt that he was at the battle of Stono and on the town to [illegible] & [illegible] Creek from incidents he has related to him. The said Guyton is a man of good character and an exceptional veracity.

Sworn to & Subscribed in Open Court.
                                   Wm Millwee
Van A Lawhon  [CCP?]
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State of S. Carolina Anderson District.

I Van A. Lawhon Clerk of the Court of Sessions & Common pleas for Anderson District do hereby certify that Wm. Milwee whose [illegible] [appears?] to [the?] foregoing affidavit is a creditable Magistrate of [this?] district.

In the [testimony?] of which I have [illegible] to [let my?] [illegible] & [Seal?] of office this [eighth] [Act of?] 1833 [& in the?] fifty years of American Independence.
                                       V A Lawhon [c.c.?]

[down the side]
application of Aaron Guyton
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2412
South Carolina
Margaret Guyton
widow of Aaron Guyton
who served in the Revolutionary
was, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
31 Dollars 66.
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of Dec. 1848
and sent to 
Miles M. Norton
Pickens C.H.
S.C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 312 Vol. 2
Reputed Dec. 15 / 48
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No 11713
Margaret Guyton
Widow of Aaron
SC
Act of July 1838
[Respected?] husband died 17 June 1841
[illegible] Acts 3 March 1843 
and 17 June 1844
9 1/2 mo [per]
[$31.66?] [pr anum?]

Miles M Norton 
Pickens [CH?]
SC
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No.

Margaret Guytor
Widow of Aaron Guyton 
Anderson District, S.C.
Increase from $31.66 to $54.16, commencing March [4th?] 1843 [be?] deducting [there] from the amount heretofore paid under said Acts.
[illegible] 1 yr 1 month 
Certificate to be sent 
James A. Black 
Columbia, S.C.
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7487
South Carolina 
Margaret Guyton,
widow of Aaron,
who was a private of cavalry
in the Revolution
1. increased from $31.66/100
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate
of 54 Dollars 16
Cents per annum, to commence
on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of Nov. 1860
and sent to 
James A. Black
Columbia S.C.
[Acts of March 3, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book H
Vol. 1 Page 314.
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36.605
[illegible]
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11.713
Margaret Guyton 
Act 7. June/[1832]
M.M. Norton April 30th ['45?]
Page 74

State of South Carolina Anderson District} [illegible] Know all men by these presents that Margaret Guyton of said District and State widow of Aaron Guyton deceased a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States under Act of Congress 7th June 1832 at the rate of thirty one dollars and sixty six cents per annum & who died in this District & State on the 30th day of June AD 1841, myself also being a pensioner of the United States as the widow of my said deceased husband at the same rate per year under the Act of Congress of 29th July 1848, do hereby constitute and appoint James A Black esquire of Columbia South Carolina, my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name [illegible] stead, to prosecute my claim & any increase or arrears of pension, by reason of my said husband's not having recieved the rate of pension to which he was entitled which may be due to me as his widow on his account or my own, or which may be found due on account of his Revolutionary service, and I hereby authorize my said attorney to examine all papers and documents relating to my claim on file in the Department at Washington or elsewhere and to file all additional evidence or arguments he may think proper to ensure the recovery of the same hereby confirming all that my said attorney may lawfully do herein by virtue hereof. In witness whereof I have hereunto  set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of September A.D. one thousand Eight hundred and sixty.
               Margaret Guyton [the word "Seal" is circled] mark

signed sealed & delivered in presence of Wm L Hammond , Hardy Briant}
State of South Carolina  District of Anderson} 
On this 25th day of September A.D. 1860 before the subscriber a Magistrate in and for said District personally appeared Margaret Guyton and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
                  J.C. Whitfield 
                        Magistrate
Page 75

State of South Carolina District of Anderson} [SS?]Be it known that on the 25th day of September AD 1860 before the subscriber a Magistrate in and for said District personally appeared Wm L Hammond and Hardy Briant two disinterested & respectable witnesses and made oath according to to law that they were well acquainted with Aaron Guyton deceased late of this District, a Revolutionary pensioner and are now acquainted with Margaret Guyton above named his widow who is still such and as such recieves a pension from the United States and that the said Aaron Guyton departed this life (as the deponents have reason to believe know & believe) about the 30th day of June AD 1841. Sworn and subscribed the day & year above mentioned before J.C. Whitfield Magistrate}
Wm L Hammond 
Hardy Briant

State of South Carolina District of Anderson} I Elijah Webb clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions in and for said District and which is a Court of Record do hereby certify that John C Whitfield Esquire before whom the foregoing papers were executed is & was at the time of so doing a Magistrate in and for said District duly commissioned & sworn & authorized by law to take depositions & acknowledgements and that his signature above are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 26th day of September AD one thousand eight hundred and sixty.
                                  Elijah Webb 
                                  [CC?] A.D.


[Seal of the Pension Office  Oct 23 1860]

[following written down the side] Margaret Guyton [to?] James A Black} power of attorney
Page 76

W. Margaret Guyton

answer to
Miles M. Norton
Pickens C. H.
S.C.
Page 77

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of V. February 1848 entitled, "An act making further provisions for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution."
State of South Carolina
District of Anderson SS
On this twenty first day of September 1848, personally appeared before me Herbert Hammond ordinary & Ex. off. M.A.D. W. Margaret Guyton, a resident of the District and State aforesaid, aged seventy four years, who being first duly sworn, according to law doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress paper on the V. February 1848, granting pensions to widows or persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Aaron Guyton who was a private in the South Carolina line in the War of the Revolution and draw a pension. That she also draw a pension under the act of 17th June 1844 of thirty one dollars and sixty six cents per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow [illegible].
W.M. Guyton Margaret Guyton
her X mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
Herbert Hammond S.S.
Ordinary & Ex. off. M.A.D.
I certify that W. Margaret Guyton is personally known to me, and is the same who drew a pension under the act of Congress of 17th June 1844.
Given under my hand and seal this 21st September 1848
Herbert Hammond
Ordinary & Ex. off. M.A.D.
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South Carolina
Anderson District
I, Elijah Webb Clerk of the Court of the District aforesaid, certify that Herbert Hammond is a magistrate on aforesaid, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his one genuine.
In testimony whereof I have here unto affixed my seal of Office & subscribed my name, this 2nd day of October 1848
Elijah Webb
C.C. A.D.
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7487
South Carolina
Margaret Guyton,
widow of Aaron Guyton,
who was a private,
in the South Carolina line.

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 31 Dollas 66 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Dec 1845 and sent to M. M. Norton,
Pickens C. H. 
S. I
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State of South Carolina
Union District
Joseph Guyton an old and respectable citizen, and a member of the Baptist church in good standing, and then in every way worthy of credit - appeared personally before me and made oath in due form of law that his elder brother Aaron Guyton married Margaret McCurdy. The marriage took place to the best of his recollection in October seventeen hundred and eigthy nine (1789).
He was not at the wedding but his brother left home to get married and returned the next day with his wife. His father gave them an infare dinner, and a great number of people were invited. He now lives in the same house where the [illegible] was. He makes the [illegible] as to dates by his own age. He was born in the year seventeen hundred & seventy six (1776). He is positively certain the marriage took place previous to the year seventeen hundred and ninety four (1794) His brother & his wife lived in this immediate neighborhood as man & wife four or five years in this state (now Anderson Dist). He has been at their house repeatedly since they moved to Pendleton, and they were always living as husband & wife, and he has been there once since his brother died and the widow was living on the same place they first moved to from here.
Joseph Guyton
Sown to 24th November 1845
Before me & subscribed
J Carothers [illegible] W D S. S.
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The State of South Carolina 
Union District William J Keenan

Clerk of the County General Sessions and
Common Pleas for the District State
do hereby certify that John Carothers whole name appears to the following affidavit is a magistrate for the district apresside that the foregoing signature pertaining to be his is genuine and that his official acts are Exhibited to full faith and credits

Given under my basis and the 
seal of the said Consulate Union Court House 
the 25th Day of November 
In the year our lord 1823 and
in the year of American Independence
Wm J Keenan
Clerk
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South Carolina Anderson District} Before me personally appeared Genl. John W. Guyton a highly respectable and truthful citizen of the District and State above named and made Oath in one form of law, that the family record alluded to by his mother in the annexed Declaration from which the following is an extract, viz. "Aaron Guyton & Margaret McCurdy was married October 6th. 1789." (October the Sixth One thousand seven hundred and eighty nine) is the family record which was kept by his father and mother, and acknowledged to be correct by his Father Aaron Guyton before his death and said by him to have been made by the  cousin of this deponent, William Guyton, all of which facts he has just reason to believe & does verily believe & state that the said A. Guyton died the 30th day of June 1841. as stated by his mother.
Sworn to 10th Feby 1845 before 
J.P. Bird Not. Pub. & [illegible]  Ma. A.D.} J.W. Guyton 

South Carolina Anderson District} Before me personally appeared Hugh Whittaker an old and respectable citizen of the District and State aforesaid , and made Oath that he has been acquainted with Aaron Guyton decd. & his widow Mrs Margaret Guyton for upwards of thirty years, and that they always lived together, until the death of the said Aaron, as  husband and wife, and he never heard it doubted but that they were lawfully married and believes it to be so, and that they were married at the time Wm. Guyton states. He recollects very well to have heard of the death of the said Aaron Guyton several years ago, and believes
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it took place at the time she states, on the 30th, June 1841. and that the said widow Margaret Guyton is the widow of the same Aaron Guyton above alludes to who drew a Pension from the United States; and that she has remained a widow ever since his death; and further, that both Aaron Guyton & his widow are truthful and highly respectable, and he has every reason to believe the statement made by her in her declaration.
Sworn to 10th, January 1845 before J.P. Reed 
H.H. Whitcaker

I, Elijah Webb Cleark of the court of Anderson Distract S.C. certify that J.P. Reed is a magistrate on above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and applied my seal of Office, this 10th day of February 1845.
Elijah Webb
Clerk of the Court of Anderson District S.C.
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after Charles town was taken by the British which was in May 1780, I was Called out against the Torys. Corl Brandon of our Regiment was our Commander, Moses Guyton lieutenant of our company. We was about 80 or 100 men of us we was between Fair Forest and Tyger Rivers a large body of torys come on us commanded by Wilm. Cunningham and defeated us with the Cofs[?] of some killed and some taken prisoners at this time the torys over run our country a few of us and some times pursued our enemy and sometimes they prove us in this time I was out not less than six weeks before I returned home was often out in scouts after the torys and in February 1781 we was called out on Command and while out heard a body of torys commanded by major lantrip comst[?] at a Widow Duggens near Bush River in ninety six district we come on them in the night killed and took some of them and defeated them at this time I was under the command of Col hease and lieutenant Guyton of our Company I was out not less than 2 weeks at the time I was at home but a few days and called out on a scout after the torys at this time I was under adjutant John Montgomery we had not more than ten or 12 men with us and near to Fair Forest we came on a few torys not far from their camp we killed one or 2 of them and the rest made their escape and for the want of more men we could not pursue them and returned home I think I was not out more than one week this time I think the last of February or first of March we was called on pursuit of the torys and when about 40 miles from home in moblys settlement between Broad River and Saluda we heard of Cunningham at the head of a body of torys.
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on Bull Swamp not far from the Congaree River I think we had about 80 or 100 men at this time I thin Major Ben Jolly of our Regiment and Major Auterson was our Commander lieutenant Major Guyton of our company we March down to Bull Swamp in pursuit of the Torys but did not come up with them and Returned home I think I was out not less than fifteen days this time sometime the last of March 1781 was called out in the Service of my Country. Corl Brannon was our Commander of our Regiment and Capt. Robert Montgomery of our Company, and after we was out sometime on the Tyger and Enoree Rivers after the Torys, Brannon Reed an Exprefs [?]
from general Sumpter to join him. Sumpter lay at that time on the north side of the Congaree River opposite to the Congaree fort which the British held at that time we march down to join Sumpter and crossed Saluda River at widow Weavers in hopes to join Sumpter and were within a few miles of the fort when we found we could not cross the Congaree to join Sumpter's army we turned back and reerojsd [?] Saluda and scouted through parts of the Tory settlements and returned home I was not out less than 2 or 3 weeks this time shortly after I got on to serve one month tower about 25 miles from where I lived our men made what we called a block house on fair forest as a sort of garrison to keep down the Torys and had men Stationed to serve one month at a time this month I was under Commander
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of Corl Brannon and lieutenant Majes Guyton
of fur Company in this months Service we was often out 15 or 20 miles after the Torys as need required

The State of South Carolina
Piekriy District
Aaron Guyton of Anderior District Appearst

Personally in open court at Pickens & made Oatts that after making out by application all Anderer last week he in convening with some of his companies on the war of the Revolution he has been snake to specify some more particularly than was merited in his said applications & desires the freegoing memorandum to be sent with his said application or explanatory, being [unclear]... he has written out in his own hand. And he believes that of [unclear]... see some of his other confessions of the trace of the Revolution he might be able to state farther parkcutay.
William L Kieth C.C. Aaron Guyton
I Certify that the above way sworn to and [uncelar] in open court. Given under my hand & seal of the court this 8th day of October 1833.
William L. Kieth
Clerk of the Court of Peckery District