Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8447, for James Mc Daniel, North Carolina
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(3—1776)
SERVICE
N. C.
McDaniel, James
NUMBER 
W.8447
Amv BL.Wt1585_160_55
CONTENTS
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May 23/81 J. B. McDaniel my [illegible] as to the allowance of pension from 1861 to 1865 to wit
June 6/81 J. B. McDaniel informed that allowance was made in Powell.
To wit
Information	No 6.16
6162
South Carolina
Ann McDaniel (deceased) widow of James McDaniel who served in the Revolutionary War as a Private (44) N. C. Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars ~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March [crossed out, 1848] 1861 ending May 18th 1865 Payable to Robt. J. Powell
Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of Sept 1869 and sent to Robert J. Powell
Washington
D. C.
Recorded on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848 Page	Vol. 
D. N. Smith Clerk
Book P.332 Sent
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12.396 Mar. 3, 1853
“ 26 “
Ann McDaniel, widow of James McDaniel, private
Capt. below sev. as a Priv: to the 
Col. State Legion of S. C.
[illegible]
Dis.
Revolutionary War.
Admit. 160 [illegible] from 18”1855
[illegible]
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State of North Carolina (10)
Know all men by the present that we James McDaniel and Mark White are held a family bound unto, Alexander Martin, Governor of the State of North Carolina or to his successors in the full sum of five hundred pounds to which payment truly to be made for bind ourselves our heirs and jointly and severally family by these presents sealed this the 24th day of May A. D. 1790
The condition of the above obligation as such that whereas the above [illegible] James McDaniel hath this day obtained a License from the Clerks of the County Court of Granville to marry Nancy Rogers. [illegible] therefore no lawful impediment shall occur whereby the aforesaid intended marriage may be dissolved or obstructed then the above obligation to be void else to remain in full force.
Test.
N. Potter
James McDaniel Seal
Mark White Seal
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State of North Carolina
Granville County
I Augustine Landis Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter sessions for the aforesaid County of Granville do hereby certify that the within is a full true and perfect copy of the marriage bond of James McDaniel to Nancy Rogers according to the records in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office in Oxford this 11th day of May A. D. 1832
A. Landis Clk.
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Testimony
Phillip Thomas
Original Family Record
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State of South Carolina
Marlborough District
On this 16th day of April A. D. 1852, before the undersigned a magistrate in and for the said district duly [illegible] by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Philip S. Thomas, a Resident of said district aged forty seven years (47) who being first duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith; That he was well acquainted with James McDaniel Deceasd. for several years previous to his death. That the annexed records of the ages of the children of James and Ann McDaniel this deponent believes to be in the own hand lending of James McDaniel. Deponent further says that this record of the ages of the children of James and Ann McDaniel has long been in his possession and he also says that he obtained the benefit of said James McDaniel and has the time of his death recorded in his own family Bible, and from both said record and deponents own recollection the time of the death of said James McDaniel was the 27th September 1830.
He who deposeth and saith that he is well acquainted with Mrs. Ann McDaniel Widow of James McDaniel, and that she is a respectable and credible person, and her character is now and always has been good. He has always understood that her said husband was a soldier in the War of the Revolution and further this deponent saith not.
(over)
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Sworn to and subscribed before me this the day and year before written
A. C. McGinnis
Magistrate
Philip S. Thomas
I Archd. C. McGinnis, Magistrate of Marlborough District S. C. do hereby certify that Philip S. Thomas who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing deposition before me is a respectable resident of this district, and his character for truth and veracity is good and unimpeached.
A. C. McGinnis
Magt.
State of South Carolina
Marlborough District
I P. M. Coll Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions in and for the said District of Marlborough do hereby certify that A. C. McGinnis, before whom the preceding affidavit was made, (as appears by his name in his own hand writing attesting the same), was at the date thereof a Magistrate for the District aforesaid, who had been duly appointed and qualified, and had signed the Roll kept, according to law in this office, that according to the laws of this State a Magistrate is authorized to administer an oath, and the Roll of Magistrates for this district is by the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the 16th day of April Anno Domini 1852. P. M. Coll Clerk
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AN
Easy Grammar
Of
GEOGRAPHY,
For the 
USE OF SCHOOLS:
With maps
BY THE REV. J. GOLDSMITH.
PHILIDELPHIA:
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James McDaniel was born June 27th Day 1762
Anne McDaniel was born March 4th Day 1774
Sarah McDaniel daughter of James and Ann his wife born March 4th Day 1781
Ann McDaniel daughter of ditto was born January 3rd Day 1793.
Mary McDaniel Daughter of ditto was born March 26th Day 1796
Joseph McDaniel son of ditto was born September 6th Day 1798
James McDaniel son of ditto was born January 18th Day 1802
Rachel McDaniel daughter of ditto was born May 17th Day 1807
John McDaniel son of ditto was born May 5th Day 1811
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Ann McDaniel
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State of South Carolina
Marlborough County
Before the subscriber a Magistrate within and for Marlborough County State aforesaid personally came Philip S. Thomas and Rachel Thomas daughter of Ann McDaniel and wife of Philip S. Thomas who on oath say that Mrs. Ann McDaniel died at their home on the 18th day of May 1865 in the 92 year of her age. Her age [illegible] from the record.
P. S. Thomas {Seal}
Rachel Thomas {Seal}
Sworn to before me on this the day and year above written and I certify that the above affidavit accords with the record in the family Bible of Philip S. Thomas and Rachel his wife which record I have myself examined.
Wm. Hanner
Magistrate
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The State of South Carolina
I P. W. Coll Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that William Hanner Esquire before whom the two affidavits hereunto attached were made appears by his name in his own hand writing attesting the same, is, and was at the time of signing, a magistrate in and for the County aforesaid who has been duly appointed and qualified and has signed the Roll kept according to law in this office. That according to the laws of this state a magistrate is authorized to administer an oath; and the Roll of Magistrate is kept by the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Marlborough Court House the first day of October Anno Domini 1868.
P. W. Coll
Clerk
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South Carolina
Sumter County
On this 5th Day of June A. D. 1868 before the subscriber a Notary Public and magistrate Ex-Officio, personally came William Rogers to be well known, who being duly sworn saith on oath that he was well acquainted with Mrs. Ann McDaniel from the year 1831, to the time of her death. That the said Ann McDaniel was a widow pensioner of the United States on acct. of the service of James McDaniel, her husband, in the Revolutionary War. And he further testifies that he assisted the said Ann McDaniel in procuring a pension and in drawing the same from the agent in Charleston until (as he thinks, the 4th March 1861, after which time, on account of the late war she never received it any more. He further testifies that he had the pension certificate of the said Ann McDaniel in his possession for safe keeping until the last of February 1865, when said certificate with many other papers was lost, the house in which it was kept rifled[?] by General Sherman’s Soldiers and he has not seen it since.
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And said deponent further says that he saw said Ann McDaniel during the war, and she spoke of her pension and said that it was hard that she was cut off from receiving it on account of the War, for the War was from no fault of hers, that she experience no sympathy with the rebellion, and he has been told that she used to weep and say “why was I spared to see such a time as this”, and would speak of the ‘Old War’ the latter part of which she could remember, this was told deponent by her daughter, at whose house she died. And deponent [illegible] that he believes she was altogether opposed to the War. And he [illegible] that according to the record in the family bible she died on the 18th May 1685, but he was not present. He also swears that her only [illegible] is this state, Mrs. Rachel Thomas, who can [illegible] oath, has requested deponent to assist in procuring the arrears of pension due her Mother at time of her death and the matter is [illegible] to Dr. R. J. Powell of Washington D. C. to present in the [illegible] to collect such arrears.
William Rogers
Sworn to and subscribed before me on this the day and year above written and I certify that the above deponent is a credible witness.
J. H. Dixon N. P.
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[typed form, with hand written responses]
District of Columbia,
Washington County, to wit.
ORPHAN’S COURT.
The United States of America.
To all whom these presents shall come, greeting:
Know He, That whereas Ann McDaniel late of Sumter District South Carolina deceased, hath died intestate, as it is said, leaving certain goods, chattels, and personal estate to be administered:
Know, now ye, That administration of all and singular the goods, chattels, rights, and credits of the said Ann McDaniel deceased, is hereby granted and committed unto Robert J. Powell of Washington County aforesaid,
Witness Wm. H. Percell
Judge of the Orphans’ Court of Washington County aforesaid, this 15th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight, and of the Independence of the United States the ninety third
Test: Ja. W. Davis
Register of Wills.
I do solemnly swear that I will well and truly administer the goods, chattels, and personal estate of Ann McDaniel late of Sumter District South Carolina, deceased, to the best of my knowledge, according to law, and give a just account of my administration when thereto I shall be lawfully called. So help me God.
R. J. Powell
Sworn and subscribed before me this 15th day of Sept. A. D. 1868
Test: Ja. W. Davis
Register of Wills.
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Declaration of Ann M Daniel applicant for Revolutionary Pension 
Act July 1838
Widow of James M Daniel
Attorney
William Hunt 
Washington City D. C.
Power of attorney embodied in this declaration
Filed May 10 1852
V
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State of South Carolina
Marlborough District
On this the 16th day of April A. D. 1852 before me Joshua David Judge of the Court of Ordinary and Probate for said District personally appeared (in open court) Mrs. Ann McDonald a Resident of the District of Marlborough and State of South Carolina aged 78 years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the Act of Congress passed July 7th 1838, entitled “An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows”, that she is the widow of James McDaniel, who served as a private soldier in the War of the Revolution, that to the best of her knowledge and belief the said James McDaniel first entered the service in the tenth regiment of the North Carolina Continental Line in the company commanded by Captain Blorent[?] and that she believes he was a private soldier; that he entered the service for nine months and served the same.
She further declares that she often heard her husband the said James McDaniel say that some months after his term in the continental line had expired, and very soon after he became eighteen years of age, he was drafted in Granville County North Carolina, in the North Carolina Militia. She distinctly remembers having heard her husband say that he was repeatedly drafted and served three
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different terms of service as before stated Vig. First in the North Carolina Continental line, and afterwards in the Militia.
She often heard her husband say that he was in the Battle of Guilford Court House, and various other engagements. She recollects his saying that at one time he was stationed near Hillsboro N. C. and at another time at Franklin C. H. Also that at one time he was marched down to what is now Robeson County N. C. sometime during his service in the militia he was attacked with camp fever, and was sent home sick, where he remained on furlough about three months. She recollects his saying that at that time he was stationed at Raliegh, or that he passed by Raliegh on his way home. She cannot call to mind the names of but few of the officers under whom he served. She often heard her husband speak of Colonel Taylor and Capt. Long and thinks that he served under them. She distinctly remembers that her husband said that of the Battle of Guilford Court House that he had charge of some of the Baggage Waggons from Guilford C. H. to Ramsey’s Mills where he remained for some length of time. She cannot say what was the entire length of time her husband served, but often heard the old people of Granville N. C. speak of the long service of her deceasd. Husband during the War, and she has heard his mother speak of his long absence; and of her fear at the time that he would never return. 
She further declares that she was married to the said James McDaniel on or about the 4th day of June in the year seventeen hundred and ninety (1790)
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in Granville County North Carolina by one John Dickenson Justice of the Peace; that her husband the aforesaid James McDaniel died in Marlborough District South Carolina on the 27th day of September 1830, that she and her deceased husband removed to Marlborough District S. C. in the year 1800 where they resided ever since. She declares that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794. Vig. At the time above stated. She also declares that she has appointed William Hunt of Washington City D. C. as her attorney to take charge of her pension certificate.
She has neglected to declare that at the time of her marriage to the said James McDaniel, he was in possession of an [illegible] certificate or ticket , in some amount of money due him on account of his services in the Revolutionary War, and she distinctly remembers that her said husband went some time after their marriage to Hillsboro N. C. to solicit payment to the same, when he returned home he told this declarant that it still remained unpaid.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written and I do hereby declare it as my opinion that the applicant Mrs. Ann McDaniel is the widow of James McDaniel deceased, and that the facts, as set forth by her are true. I do also certify that she is still a widow. I do further certify that the court of which I am Judge is a Court of Record. Ann McDaniel
Josa. David Ordinary
Of Marlboro District
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The State of South Carolina
District of Marlborough
I P. W. Coll Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions for the district aforesaid, do hereby certify that Joshua David, whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Declaration, attesting the same, is Judge of the Court of Ordinary for the District of Marlborough, and that the said Court of Ordinary is a Court of Record.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Bennettsville in the District and State aforesaid this sixteenth day of April Anno Domini One thousand eight hundred fifty two.
P. W. Coll
Clerk
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State of South Carolina
Marlborough County
On this fifteenth day of March A. D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a magistrate within and for the District and State aforesaid, Ann McDaniel aged eighty one years a resident of Marlborough District in the State of South Carolina who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of James McDaniel who was a private in the Revolutionary War and she declares that as widow of the said James McDaniel, in law formily [formally] with the act of February 2nd 1848, her name is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of eighty dollars per annum commencing on the 4th March 1841 and continuing for life or during her widowhood and that her certificate was given at the Department of the Interior the 4th of March 1853 and signed R. McClelland Secretary of the Interior, and countersigned L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions and she declares that she still remains the widow of the above mentioned James McDaniel.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of attaining the bounty land granted by the Act passed 1855, and she hereby declares that she has not applied for [illegible] and she believes she is not entitled to bounty land except as above stated and she declares that this is her first application under the act of 1855. And she requests that her land be [illegible] to her [illegible] be enclosed to William Rogers Esq. Bishopville Sumter District S. C. where she hereby appoints her agent to receive and take charge of the same. 
Next to signature
S. G. [illegible]
Witness 
J. L. M. Coll
Rachel Thomas
Ann McDaniel
Sworn to before me the day and year above written. And I certify that I have no interest in the above claim and are not concerned in the prosecution. 
J. A. M. Rai
Magistrate
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State of South Carolina
District of Marlborough
Personally came J. L. M. Coll and Rachel Thomas residents of Marlborough District South Carolina persons who I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Ann McDaniel sign her name to the foregoing certificate, and they further state that they have every reason to believe and to their keen knowledge [illegible] that the said Ann McDaniel is the widow of James McDaniel who is as said to have been a soldier in the war of the revolution, and who is now as widow of James McDaniel, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and they deponents [illegible] reside in Marlborough District State of South Carolina. They also state that they are disinterested witnesses.
J. L. M. Coll
L. Witness Rachel Thomas
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five
J. A. M. Rai
Magistrate
State of South Carolina
District of Marlborough
I P. M. Coll Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and for the District of Marlborough and State of above mentioned do certify that J. A. M. Rai Esq. whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate in and for the District and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and [illegible]; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full credit; and that the aforesaid District Court is a Court of Record having general jurisdiction. I also certify that I have no interest in the result of this case, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Marlborough Courthouse this 16th day March A. D. 1855
P. M. Coll
Clerk
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(49)
May 4, 1935
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
BA-J/EEL
James McDaniel-W.8447
Mr. James A. Pattilo
Fordyce
Arkansas
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War Record under Widow’s File, 8447.
This is a claim for a pension based upon service of a James McDaniel, whose record, it is presumed, you desire. You did not give the name of the soldier.
The papers in that claim have been examined and the following data found.
James McDaniel was born January 27, 1762. The place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown. His father was living during the Revolution.
While residing in Granville County, North Carolina, James McDaniel enlisted, date not given, for nine months in Captain Blount’s Company, North Carolina Troops. Several months after the termination of this service, and very soon after he was eighteen years of age, he was called into service and was in a number of tours: dates are not given and the only names of officers that are shown are Captain Long and Colonel Taylor: he was in a number of engagements, the only name of a battle that is given being Guilford Court House, after which battle he guarded baggage wagons to Ramsey’s Mill. It was stated that after the Revolution, he was appointed captain of a militia company in North Carolina in recognition of his services in the Revolution.
In 1800, he moved to Marlborough District, South Carolina, where he died September 27, 1839.
The soldier married June 4, 1790, in Granville County, North Carolina, Ann or Nancy Rogers, who was born March 4, 1774. The place of her birth and the names of her parents are not shown. The marriage license was obtained from the clerk of the court of said Granville County, on May 24, 1790.
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Ann, widow of James McDaniel, was allowed pension on her application executed April 16, 1852, while residing in Marlborough District, South Carolina. She signed by mark, Ann, and was so pensioned. 
She died May 18, 1865, at the home of her daughter, Rachel Thomas and her husband, Philip S. Thomas, in Sumter District, South Carolina, where she had resided since January 1, 1865.
The names of the following children are shown.
Sarah McDaniel…… born March 4, 1791.
Ann McDaniel…… “ January 3, 1793.
Mary McDaniel…… “ March 26, 1796.
Joseph McDaniel…… “ September 6, 1798.
James McDaniel…… “ January 18, 1802.
Rachel McDaniel…… “ May 19, 1807, married Philip S. Thomas, date not given.
John McDaniel…… “ “ 5, 1811.
In 1853, John B. McDaniel, stated that he was the son of James and Ann McDaniel, that he was born in Marlborough District, South Carolina, where he lived until 1845, then moved to Arkansas. In 1853, he was visiting in Marion District, South Carolina. In 1881, he resided in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. In 1868, daughter, Rachel Thomas and her husband, Philip S. Thomas, were living in Sumter District, South Carolina, and it was stated that she was the only daughter of the soldier and his wife Ann, who was then living in South Carolina.
In 1868 one William Rogers lived in Bishopville, Sumter District, South Carolina: no relationship to the widow, Ann Rogers McDaniel, was shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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Revy WIDOW, &c. 
File No. 8447
Ann McDaniel
Wid
James McDaniel
Privt. Rev. War
Act: Feby 2nd 1848.
Index:--Vol. M, Page 21.
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Mch. 7/93
Mainville 
[illegible]
[illegible] 4 J. R. McLaury
Tenn.
always
1911 Augt. History and [illegible] in regard to [illegible] for M. Barnes
1911 [illegible] Hon. S. W. Rogers info that he should apply to Aud. relative to payment.
1935 May 4. Hist to Jas. A. Butler et.
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No 12.596
Act of March 3, 1855.
Received Mar 26, 55.
Ann McDaniel
Wid. of James McDaniel
Revolutionary War
Warrant No. 1585-160-55
William Rogers
Bishopville
S. C.
(48)
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
11.562
(38)
So. Carolina
Ann McDaniel widow of James who died on the 27 Sept. 1830 of ---- in the State of S. C. who was a private in the ---- commanded by Captain 	of the	commanded by 	in the Revy. line for 
Inscribed on the Roll of S. C. at the rate of 30 Dollars	Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Sept. 1853 and sent to Wm. Hunt
Arrears to the 4th of Present
Semi-annual allowance ending 
{Revolutionary Claim,
Act July 7, 1838.}
Recorded by H. E. Robinson Clerk,
Book D Vol, 1 Page 349
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
6162
So. Carolina
Ann McDaniel widow of James, who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Sept. 1853, and sent to Wm. Hunt Present
Recorded on the Roll of Pensioners under act Feby 2, 1848, Page 319 Vol. E
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
9.438
South Carolina
Ann McDaniel widow of James who was a private in the Revolution
[illegible] from $30
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of Nov/53 and sent to Wm. Hunt Esq.
Present 
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 2 Page 184
167
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
9.438
South Carolina
Ann McDaniel widow of James who was a private in the Revolution
[illegible] from $30
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of Sept/53 and sent to Wm. Hunt Esq.
Present 
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. E Page 167
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
11.562
South Carolina (39)
Ann McDaniel widow of James who died on the – of – in the State of So. Carolina who was a private in the – commanded by Captain – of the – commanded by – in the revolution line for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1836.
[illegible] from $30
Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of November 1853 and sent to Wm. Hunt Esq.
Arrears to the 4th of Present
Semi-annual allowance ending 
{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by S. R. Weightman Clerk. 
Book D. Vol A. Page 309
309
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(33)
Bryton
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(47)
1585
Nov Revst
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If not delivered in 10 days, to be returned to 
Hon. J. A. Bentley
Commissioner 
Pensions
Washington D. C.
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No. 14.693
Ann McDaniel
wid. of James [crossed out] N. C.
S. C.
Wm. Hunt Aug 2 1852
Same Jny 25 1853
Act July 7 1838
(32)
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Additional Evidence
Ann Mc Daniel
Widow of 
James Mc Daniel a 
Revolutionary Soldier
Widow claims under Act July 1838
Original Claim filed May 10, 1852. 
(charge of Mr. Triplett)
Attorney 
William Hunt
Washington City
D. C.
Wm. Cole
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July 27, 1853
Aud. to in case of Ann McDaniel, widow of James McDaniel
S. C.
Act July, 1838
Wm. Hunt
Present
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
PENSION OFFICE, OFFICIAL BUSINESS
(22)
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May 10/52
Ann McDaniel’s application for a Revolutionary Pension Act July 1838, On act of the services of James McDaniel
Attorney, William Hunt
Washington City D. C.
Filed May 10, 1852
Hon. James C. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D. C.
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Sept. 16 1852
Additional Evidence in the case of Ann McDaniel widow of James McDaniel decd. application for Revolutionary Pension Act July 1838
Attorney
William Hunt 
Washington City D. C.
(case under charges of Major Kirby)
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Ann McDaniel widow of James Mc Pension $34 for amm. 9 months N. C. Continental Line
He also served 3 times in N. C. Militia
[illegible] of W H M Sec 9 2 State in 9 month [illegible] line Do 2 J. Class [illegible], 9 month Cap. Line
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
6.162
South Carolina
Ann McDaniel widow of James who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private 
Increased from [$30]
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of Nov/53 and sent to Wm. Hunt Esq.
Present
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Widow ex. 
Restoration
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
Restoration
Brief in the Case of Ann McDaniel deceased, Widow of James Private Rev. War
Marlboro County and State of South Carolina 
(30)
Act 2nd Dec Feb 2 1838
Claim for new pension certificate,
Proof exhibited,
Pension at $80 per annum. Certificate last paid on March 4, 1861, died May 18 1865, aged 92 years.
Identity continued [illegible], by atty. and date of death [illegible]: Claim made for arrears by her administrator for the benefit of Mrs. Thomas only daughter and legal heir.
Certificate of Amt. [illegible] Mrs. Thomas also declares she has been loyal and desired the suppression of the rebellion [illegible].
Admitted Aug 10 1869 a pension of [illegible] for arrears commence March 4 1861 [illegible] May 18 1865 to Hon. Robert Pruitt Administrator
Name and residence of Agent. 
Robert Pruitt 
[illegible] Present
W. E. Trask
Examining Clerk.
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F
Affidavit of 
J. B. McDaniel
Son of the Soldier
Set forth what he heard his father say relative to his Revolutionary Services, for years.
Swears that he is not interested
The Magistrate certifies to the character of the affiant.
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State of South Carolina
Marion County
On this 13th day of July A. D. 1853 before me Jno. McMillan a magistrate within and for the district aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared John B. McDaniel aged 42 years who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he was born and raised in South Carolina and resided in Marlboro District until 1845 when he removed to Marion District So. Ca. where he lived until 1851 when he removed to Arkansas from whence he has latter returned on a visit to the District and State aforesaid. Deponent is the son of James McDaniel who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution from Granville County No. Ca. Deponent has a very distinct recollection of having heard his said father often say that he first entered the service in the continental line of North Carolina.
That soon after his service was ended in the Continental line as aforesaid he was drafted into the militia and that he served several tours in the Militia. He well remembers to have heard his said father say that he was in the Battle of Gilford C. H. that he had charge of the baggage wagons in the retreat from that place. He also heard his
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said father say that at one time during the war he was stationed at Hillsborough No. Ca. and at another time at Franklin Court House. He often heard his said father say that in all he served ---- years in the war of the revolution. He distinctly remembers to have heard his said father say that after the close of the war he received an army certificate or ticket for services performed but does not know whether or not the said certificate was ever paid. Deponent further saith that his said father died in the District of Marlborough So. Ca. the 27th day of Sept. 1830 and that his mother Ann McDaniel still remains the widow of his said father James McDaniel. Deponent as verily believes that his said father did much actual service in the War of the Revolution in the Continental line of North Carolina and in the militia as he believes in his own existence. This deponent further declares that for himself he has no interest in the application of his said mother for a pension nor concern in the result thereof and will never claim any part of said pension should it be allowed his mother either before or after the decease of his said mother and further this deponent saith not. 
J. B. McDaniel
Jno. McMillan
Magist.
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Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written and I Jno. McMillan magistrate within and for the district and state aforesaid do hereby certify that John B. McDaniel who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing deposition is well known to me and resided in this district until 1851. His character is of the highest order and for truth and veracity is unimpeachable. I certify that I have no interest in the result of this matter nor concern therein any way.
Jno. McMillan
Magist.
South Carolina
Marion District
I E. B. Wheeler Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions certify that John McMillan, before whom the foregoing declaration was made; was then, and is now, a lawful magistrate for said District, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. I also certify that I have no interest in the result of the case. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court 14th July 1853
E. B. Wheeler
C. C. S. Ho. G. S.
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
Brief in the case of Ann McDaniel widow of James decd.
Marlborough District and State of South Carolina
Act 7th July 1838
Claim, (“original,” or “for increase.”)
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record proof that James McDaniel served two years as a private in the revolutionary war.
Record proof that James and Ann married 4th June 1790.
[illegible] proof that James died 27th Sept. 1830
[illegible] proof that Ann McDaniel his widow now survives.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
This claim was admitted originally for nine months, it should have been admitted for two years service.
Name and residence of Agent.
William Hunt Esq.
Washington
D. C.
Charles H. Rhett.
Examining Clerk.
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Ann McDaniel widow of James
South Carolina
Admitted
Act 7th June 1838
9 months private at the rate of $30 per annum from the 4th March 1836, two years expected.
Pay to
Ann McDaniel
Certificate
William Hunt Esq.
Washington D. C.
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Ann McDaniel widow of James
South Carolina
Admitted
Act 7th June 1838
2 years private at the rate of $80 per annum from 4th March 1836 expecting two years and deducting from payments at the rate of $30 per annum.
Pay to
Ann McDaniel
Certificate
William Hunt Esq.
Washington D. C.
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
Payment to be made at Charleston by J. C. Cochran Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of S.C.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d. 1848, Page 319 Vol. 2
H. E. Robinson Clerk
Sent to 
William Hunt
Washington D. C.
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW’S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848,
Ann McDaniel,
widow of James McDaniel,
who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of thirty dollars and ~~~~~~ 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 Department of the Interior, this 20 day of September one thousand eight hundred and 53.
R. McClelland
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions.
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Affidavit of Rhoda Morris aged 78
Was acquainted with James McDaniel from 1786 to 1800 when he and his wife removed from Granville Co. to South Carolina.
Has heard her brother in law Kennan Parham say that he served with McDaniel
She never heard of any other man by the name of James McDaniel in the [illegible] of the county.
Knows that it was always believed that he served in the Revolution.
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State of North Carolina
Granville County
On this 24 day of June A. D. 1853 personally appeared before me William R. Hicks a Justice of the Peace for the county and state above written Mrs. Rhoda Morris aged 78 years a resident of the county and state aforesaid who being sworn says that she was well acquainted with James McDaniel ever since the year 1786 untill about the year 1800 when the said James McDaniel and his wife Ann McDaniel removed to South Carolina. Deponent well remembers that she always heard that the said James McDaniel served in the war of the revolution which was well known to all the people of her younger days. Deponent had a brother in law who was a soldier in the war of the revolution named Kennan Parham and she often heard the said Parham say that James McDaniel and himself served in the militia together and thinks that she heard the said Parham say that they were in the battle of Guilford Court House and she also well remembers hearing said Parham say that James McDaniel first entered the service before he was fully grown. Deponent thinks that James McDaniel first served in the continental line but she is certain that her brother in law Kennan Parham said that their service together was in the militia.
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Deponent has never heard of any other man by the name of James McDaniel. He and his wife Ann McDaniel were highly respectable people, from what deponent has often heard as before stated she verily believes that James McDaniel did much actual service in the war of the revolution and further this deponent sayeth not.
Rhoda Morris
Sworn to and subscribed before me day and date above written.
Wm. R. Hicks
I Wm. R. Hicks an acting Justice of the Peace for the County of Granville and State of N. Carolina hereby certify that Mrs. Rhoda Morris who has subscribed and sworn to the above [illegible] before me is a respectable and credible person and her character for truth unimpeachable I also certify that I have no interest whatsoever in the result of Mrs. Ann McDaniel’s application for a pension June 24 1853
Wm. R. Hicks J. P.
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State of North Carolina
Granville County
I Augustine Landis clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the aforesaid county of Granville do hereby certify that William R. Hicks whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate is now and was at the time of signing thereof an acting justice of the peace in and for said County, duly appointed commissioned and Qualified (and the said signature is genuine) and that to all his official acts as such full faith and credit should be given. And I also certify that I have no interest in the result of the application of Ann McDaniel for a pension either directly or indirectly.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at office in Oxford this the 24 day of June AD 1853 A. Landis Clk.
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Washington City D. C. Sep 17 1852
Sir (14)
I answer to your letter of August 2, 1852, enquiring evidence to connect James McDaniel deceased with the certificates [illegible]. I respectfully subtract the accompanying affidavit of George Pettiford a Revolutionary Pensioner on the North Carolina Roll, who knew McDaniel when in the service; and who served with him.
I also enclose a certificate copy of the marriage bond.
Respectfully
Your Obt. Sv.
William Hunt
Attorney
Hon J. E. Heath
Comr.
Cox of Ann McDaniel, applicant for pension under Act of July 7, 1838
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Certificate of Comptroller of State of North Carolina that the James McDaniel is the same James McDaniel whose certificate of service has been heretofore filed and who was a resident of Granville Co. N. Carolina, in 1783.
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(15)
State of North Carolina
Comptroller’s Office
I William J. Clarke, Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office that James McDaniel was living in Granville County in said State, August 30th 1783 as appears file no. 2 Memucan Hunt, Treasurer of Hillsboro District.” I further certify that Granville County adjoins Orange County, in which Hillsboro was situated, and that I am of opinion that the payments by me heretofore certified, as being made to James McDaniel, were made to the same man who was a private soldier.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 17th day of June 1853
Wm. J. Clarke, Comptr.
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Affidavit of George Pettiford Revolutionary Pensioner 
Pvt. served with deceased
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This man is on the Pension Roll
State of North Carolina (12)
Granville County
Before me Lunsford A. Paschall an acting Justice of the for the County of Granville aforesaid, appeared personally George Pettiford a soldier of the Revolutionary War aged one hundred years a citizen of said County and State who after being duly sworn, saith that he was well acquainted with James McDaniel a soldier in Capt. Blunt’s Company in the Continental Line of North Carolina in the war of the revolution, he further saith that the said James McDaniel and himself served in the same army for a long time this is the only James McDaniel that soldier knew, he further well remembers that the said James McDaniel was very young only about sixteen or seventeen years old when I first met with him in the army.
George Pettiford
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of Sept. A. D. 1852
L. A. Paschall J. P.
George Pettiford ([illegible] man)-Affidavit does not open with his declaration
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North Carolina 
Granville County
I Lunsford A. Paschall Presiding Justice of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the county aforesaid, hereby certify that George Pettiford the maker of the within affidavit is a man in whose veracity I have great confidence, and in making the within affidavit I was struck with the vividness of his recollection, the said James McDaniel, when he first knew him was a lad boy. I have known the said George Pettiford about thirty years, during which time his standing has been good.
Given under my hand and private seal (there being no seal of office) at Oxford this 1st day of September AD 1852
L. A. Paschall Pres. Justice Seal
North Carolina
Granville County
I Augustine Landis Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the aforesaid County of Granville do hereby certify that Lunsford A Paschall whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavit and certificate is now and was at the time of signing thereof an acting Justice of the Peace and that he is also (Chairman or) presiding Justice of the said Court of Pleas and
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Quarter Sessions duly appointed, commissioned, and qualified, and that to all his official acts as such full faith and credit should be given. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office at office in Oxford this 1st day of September A. D. 1852
A. Landis Clk.
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Of the Aug 2/52
[illegible] connect him with the Capts
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(11)
Pension Office
August 2nd 1852
Sir,
The application of Ann McDaniel of N. C. for the benefit of the Act of July 7, 1838 has been received and filed. No witness testifies to the service of her husband who was of an age or in a position to know anything of it. It is admitted that a Jas. McDaniel performed some service in the Revolutionary war, but the husband of the applicant is not sufficiently connected with that service.
This must be done before the claim can be allowed.
I am respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
J. J. G. Tripton 
Acting Commissioner
Wm. Hunt Esq.
Present
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(28)
State of South Carolina
Marlboro County
I Rachel Thomas do solemnly swear that I am the daughter of Mrs. Ann McDaniel who was during her life a pensioner of the roll of the agency at Charleston and that I have 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; and on the contrary did, during the said rebellion constantly desire its suppression, if it was God’s will, by force of arms
Sworn to before me on this 26th day of July 1869
D. D. McColl
Magistrate Marlboro County
Rachel Thomas
On this 26th day of July 1869 personally came before me Lewis Spears and William Spears well known to me and who I certify to be candid persons and made oath that Mrs. Rachel Thomas whose name appears above is well known to them, and that her character for truth and veracity is unimpeachable and that they witnessed her signature to the above affidavit
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th July A. D. 1869
D. D. McColl
Magistrate Marlboro County
Lewis Spears
William Spears
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State of South Carolina
Marlboro County
I Peter M. Coll Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that D. D. McColl Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the two foregoing affidavits is a magistrate duly authorized to administer oaths, and that the same is entitled to full credit.
Given under my hand and seal, this 26 day of July 1869.
P. M. Coll
Clerk
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State of South Carolina
Marlborough District
On this 15 day of April A. D. 1852 before the subscriber a magistrate within and for the District of Marlborough and State aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Mrs. Anna Stubbs aged 73 years who being duly sworn saith on oath that she was born and raised in Granville County State of North Carolina, and lived in said county until December 1797, when she removed to Marlborough District So. Ca. She swears that she was well acquainted with James McDaniel from her childhood, and also with his wife Mrs. Ann McDaniel both before and after their marriage, and she also swears that she was present at the time of their marriage, and that they were married as she thinks in the year 1790. The said James and Ann McDaniel came from Granville County N. C. to Marlborough District S. C. about the year 1800, and that the said James McDaniel died in September 1830. She recollects distinctly the time of his death from the fact that she (deponent) married her said husband the same fall, and she also certifies that Ann McDaniel has remained the widow of said James McDaniel ever since.
Deponent further declares that she often heard her father and mother speak of the long service of James McDaniel in the War of the Revolution, and heard them say that he served first in the Continental Line of North Carolina, and
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Afterwards in the militia of North Carolina. She often heard them say that the said James McDaniel served nearly all the time from the time he entered the service until the War was over, often heard said James McDaniel speak of the battle he was in, and also heard her parents speak of the same. Also the old people of Granville North Carolina often spoke of his long service, and it was the history of the neighborhood that the said James McDaniel served several years in the War of the Revolution.
This deponent in speaking of being present at the marriage of James McDaniel and Ann McDaniel neglected to state by whom they were married, but the deponent saith that they were married by one John Davidson a Justice of the Peace for Granville County North Carolina.
She also declares that James McDaniel and Ann his wife were highly respectable credible persons, and Deponent verily believes that the said James McDaniel did much actual service in the in the Revolutionary War in the years 1779, 80, and 81, and that he was in the service till about the time that the War was ended in North Carolina and further this deponent saith not
Anna Stubbs
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the day and year before written
A. C. McInnis 
Magistrate
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I Arch. C. McInnis a Magistrate of Marlborough District and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Mrs. Anna Stubbs who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing deposition before me, is a respectable resident of this district, and her character for truth and veracity is good, and unimpeachable.
A. C. McInnis
Magistrate
The State of South Carolina
Marlborough District
I P. W. Coll, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions for said District, do hereby certify, that A. C. McInnis before whom the preceding affidavit was made, was at the date thereof a Magistrate who had been duly appointed and qualified and had signed the Roll kept, according to law in this office.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Bennettsville the seventeenth day of April A. D. 1852
P. W. Coll
Clerk
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District of Columbia
County of Washington
On this 8th day of October A. D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight, personally appeared before me Clerk of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia the same being a court of accord, R. J. Parcell of the City of Washington, Administrator of Mrs. Ann McDaniel, deceased, late of the Sumter District South Carolina who being duly sworn according to law, declares from information which he believes to be true, that the said Ann McDaniel who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency in South Carolina, that her pension certificate was destroyed by the army of Genl. Sherman in the Spring of 1865, and therefore cannot be returned herewith, nor more particularly described, that the said Ann McDaniel resided with her daughter and son in law, Rachel and Philip S. Thomas, in Sumter District S. C. from the first day of January 1861, to the day of her death, the 18th day of May 1865. That she was supported by her daughter and son in law during that period. She from her extreme age, being in her ninety
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second year at the time of her death, being too feeble to support herself, that she did not bear arms against the United States, nor did she in any way, did encourage, or approve of said rebellion, but remained loyal to the United States during its continuance.
This application is made to secure the arrears of pension due said deceased, from the date at which she was last paid, the fourth day of March 1861, to the date of her death the 18th day of May 1865, reference being made to the evidence here before filed and that herewith filed.
P. J. Parcell
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of October A. D. 1868; and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
R. J. [illegible] Clerk
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I R. J. Parcell, do solemnly swear that I will henceforth faithfully support prosecute 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 lord. 
R. J. Parcell
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8th day of October 1868
R. J. [illegible] Clerk
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State of South Carolina
County of Marlborough
On this 1st day of October 1868 before the subscriber a magistrate within and for the County of Marlborough and State aforesaid personally came Mrs. Martha E. Covington will enough to wit for thirty five year [illegible], and whom I certify to be a credible disinterested witness, who being duly sworn saith on oath that she was well acquainted with Mrs. Ann McDaniel from the year 1837 to time of her death. That for 14 years past she has lived within three fourths of a mile of the place where the said Ann McDaniel resided, that said Mrs. Ann McDaniel of time visited her and always talked very freely with this deponent, that she often heard said Ann McDaniel express great regret that such a course had been pursued as to being on the war with the United States and war in great trouble about [illegible], said that she (Ann McDaniel) had nothing to do with it, would say “why have I been spared to see this war”; never heard her say anything showing want of loyalty to the United States Government or in favor of secession or that she sympathized in secession movement. Mrs. Ann McDaniel’s last visit to her was about three weeks before her death, and that she died on the 18th day of May 1865.
That she remembers the date of her death particularly because she assisted in dressing her for the grave, and her recollection
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of her death corresponds with the records as head in the family Bible of the son in law and daughter of Mrs. McDaniel at whose house she died and she further swears that she has no interest either directly or indirectly in the prosecution of any claim for pension money from said Ann McDaniel at time of her death.
Martha E. Covington {Seal}
Sworn to before me on this the day and year first within written, and I certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit correspond with my knowledge of the facts, and that I have no interest either directly or indirectly in the prosecution of any claim to pension money on account of Ann McDaniel before mentioned.
Wm. Tanner
Magistrate
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State of South Carolina
County of Marlborough
On this 1st day of October 1868 before the subscriber a magistrate in and for the county of Marlborough and state aforesaid personally came Mrs. Mary W. Covington well known to me for forty years past and whom I certify to be a respectable lady, and a credible disinterested witness, who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that she was well acquainted with Mrs. Ann McDaniel a revolutionary pensioner from the year 1840 to the time of her death. That for 14 years past she has lived about half a mile from said Anne McDaniel who often visited this deponent and had a great deal of communication with her. That from from the time that the late war with the United States commenced she talked a great deal about it, expressed much regret, though it might have been avoided, said nothing against the United States Government or anything indicating disloyalty to said government, not a word that [illegible] the separatist movements, and would say to her “why have I been spared to see the troubles of this war” or words to that effect. She would say she had nothing to do with hinging on the war and it seemed had that she had to suffer from it. She, deponent, also swears that she has no interest
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either directly or indirectly in the prosecution of the claim for pension money for said Anne McDaniel at time of her death. Deponent remembers that Mrs. Anne McDaniel died in the month of May 1865, and further this deponent saith not.
Mary W. Covington {Seal}
Sworn to and subscribed in my presence on this the 1st day of October 1868, and I do certify that I have no interest either directly or indirectly in the result of the prosecution of Pension Claim for arrears of pension due on account of Anne McDaniel of [illegible] deceased
Wm. Tanner 
Magistrate
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State of South Carolina
Marlborough County
On this 1st day of October before the subscriber a magistrate within and for said county and state, personally appeared William Rogers of Bishopville Sumter County South Carolina who makes oath, that at the commencement of the late war the Pension Certificate of the late Ann McDaniel was in his possession for safe keeping, and that about the last of February 1865, while General Sherman’s Army was passing through South Carolina a raid was made [illegible] Bishopville, his store house was brokine [broken] open, and papers destroyed, among them he believes was the pension certificate of Mrs. Anne McDaniel as he had never seen said certificate since.
William Rogers {Seal}
Sworn to before me this 1st day of October 1868
Wm. Tanner
Magistrate
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Synopses of Additional Evidence
Filed July 26 1853
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Ann McDaniel, widow of James McDaniel. Revolutionary Soldier, Act July 1838
Washington City D. C. July 26 1853
Sir,
The above claim for Revolutionary Pension was filed May 10, 1852. (21)
On the 2nd of August, 1852 I was notified “I must connect James McDaniel with the certificate of service furnished from the Comptroller of North Carolina.”
On the 17th of September I filed the affidavit of George Pettiford of N. C., a Revolutionary Pensioner aged 100 years, who swore that he served in the same army with McDaniel, Sc.
On the 25th of January 1853, I was notified that the evidence was inadvisable 1st because Pettiford is a colored man. 2nd because “his affidavit did not agree with his original declaration”
The first objection was overruled by your predecessor as untenable. With regard to the second objection, I shall state that Pettiford was placed on the Pension Roll 24 years ago. He is now one hundred years old, at which age it is universally conceded that the memory, as regards minor events of life, is [illegible]ly impaired	I however do not claim any advantage from his testimony, but present the following additional evidence.
A Samuel Hays aged 85 years of Granville Co. N. Carolina, swears that he was well acquainted with James McDaniel and his wife over 65 years; that McDaniel was always believed to have served in the Revolutionary War; that knew McDaniel and his wife long before they removed from Granville Co. N. C. to Marlboro District S. C., and that he saw the deceased soldier repeatedly after his said removal. That there was no other person of that name.
B Levi Higgs aged 72 years a resident of Granville Co. N. C. lived within half a mile of James McDaniel in Granville Co. N. C. visited him after his removal to South Carolina never heard of any other man of that name, he always reputed to have served in the Revolution
C Certificate of the clerk of the Court of Granville Co N. C. that the tax books [illegible] there was no other person of that name in the County up to 1800, when McDaniel removed, so that James McDaniel is undoubtedly the identical man referred to by Hays and Higgs.
D Certificate of Comptroller of N. C. that James McDaniel was living in Granville Co. N. C. In 1783, and his opinion that the payments heretofore certified were made to the same man.
E Rhoda Morris aged 78 years of Granville Co. N. C. was well acquainted with James McDaniel from 1786 to 1800, when he and his wife removed to S. Carolina, Ha heard her father in law Kennan Parham say that he served with James McDaniel with Revy. War S. S.
F Affidavit of John B. McDaniel, as to what he hard his deceased father say,
From a certified copy of the marriage bond among the papers already filed it will be seen that James McDaniel was married to Ann June 4, 1790, at Granville County North Carolina, from whence in 1800, they removed to the present residence of the widow in Marlboro District South Carolina, the proof of marriage I believe not questioned. 
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This “additional evidence” taken in connexion with the proof originally filed will, I trust form a chain sufficient to connect the deceased soldier with the certificates issued; and that, as no person can now be found living who served with him, the evidence on file is the very strongest that, from the nature of this case, can possibly be procured.
I am advised that Gen. McQueen a member of congress from S. C. is acquainted with the affiants, so that in my humble opinion, there can be no fear of imposition.
Very respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
William Hunt
Attorney
Hon. L. P. Waldo
Comr.
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Affidavit of B
Levi Higgs aged 72 years
Was acquainted with James McDaniel and his wife before they left Granville Co. North Carolina and visited them afterwards at their new residence in Marlborough District, South Carolina
Knows that when James McDaniel lived in N. C. he was always reputed to have served in the War of the Revolution.
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State of North Carolina
Granville County
SS.
On this 18th day of June A. D. 1853 before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Levi Higgs to me well known aged 72 years a resident of said County who being duly sworn deposeth and saith:
That James McDaniel known as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War and so recognized by the old people of the neighborhood, was the identical James McDaniel who with his wife Ann McDaniel removed from Granville County to Marlborough District South Carolina a little more than fifty years ago. Deponent further states that he was at the house of James and Ann McDaniel in Marlborough District about thirty years ago, and that he heard of the death of the said James McDaniel about 20 years ago. Deponent was raised in the County aforesaid within half a mile of where James McDaniel’s family lived, and deponent further states that he is well acquainted in the County of Granville and does not know nor has ever heard of any other James McDaniel or any family of that name McDaniel except that which the said James McDaniel aforesaid was connected. Deponent further testifies that he knew James McDaniel and his wife Ann McDaniel as highly respectable and credible persons and deponent verily believes that the said James McDaniel did much actual service in the War of the Revolution in the Continental Line and in the militia. Deponent further swears that he has no interest whatsoever in the result of the application of
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Ann McDaniel widow of James McDaniel for a pension. And further this deponent saith not. 
Levi Higgs
Sworn and subscribed before me
D. P. Paschall J. P.
I D. P. Paschall Magistrate of Granville do hereby certify that Levi Higgs who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing deposition before me is a respectable resident of this county and his character for truth and veracity is good and unimpeached
D. P. Paschall J. P.
I do further certify that I have no interest in the result of the application of Ann McDaniel widow of Jas. McDaniel for a pension either directly or indirectly
D. P. Paschall
State of North Carolina
Granville County
I Augustine Landis Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the aforesaid County of Granville do hereby certify that Donaldson P. Paschall whose signature appears to the above affidavit and certificates is now and was at the time of signing an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly appointed commissioned and qualified (and that said signatures are in his own hand writing)
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and that to all his official acts as such full faith and credit should be given
And I do further certify that I have no interest in the result of application of Ann McDaniel widow of James McDaniel for a pension either directly or indirectly 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office at office in Oxford this the 18th day of June AD 1853
A. Landis Clk.
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C Certificate of the Clerk of Pleas of the County of Granville N. C. that there was but one James McDaniel in that County from 1790 to 1800 when he removed to South Carolina.
Also that the McDaniel is undoubtedly the identical man referred to in the deposition of Higgs and Hayes
See A and B
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State of North Carolina
Granville County
I Augustine Landis Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the aforesaid County of Granville do hereby certify that I have made diligent search in the tax books of this county, for the name of McDaniel as far back as the year 1790, beyond which time the records in this office do not extend. I find that there was but one James McDaniel in the County from 1790 to 1800, inclusive and after the year 1800 no person of the name of McDaniel resided in the County. The said James McDaniel was most undoubtedly the identical man referred to in the depositions of Levi Higgs and Samuel Hayes which have this day been before me
Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Oxford this the 18th day of June AD 1853
A. Landis Clk
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Affidavit of A
Samuel Hays aged 85
Has known the deceased soldier McDaniel and his wife over 65 years
The only person of the name of McDaniel in that part of the county was always believed to have been a soldier of the Revolution
Knew them before they left Granville Co. N. C. in 1800 for Marlboro Dist. South Carolina
Saw the deceased soldier repeatedly after his removal to South Carolina.
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State of N. C.
Co. Granville
On this 18th day of June 1853 before me William Ro. Hicks an acting Justice of the Peace for the county of Granville and state aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Samuel Hays aged well known to me aged (85) eighty five years residing in the county aforesaid who being duly sworn saith on oath that James McDaniel a soldier in the revolutionary war removed to Marlborough District South Carolina from this county about the year 1800, with his wife Ann McDaniel and that he was the only man of the name of James McDaniel that deponent has ever known or heard of. Deponent was well acquainted with James McDaniel and his wife Ann McDaniel of sixty five years ago which acquaintance continued until the time of their removing from this county and that he saw the said McDaniel repeatedly after his removal to South Carolina and the deponent knew the said McDaniel and his wife Ann as respectable and worthy citizens and Deponent has no doubt but that the said James McDaniel did much actual service in the war of the revolution. Deponent was raised in this county and believes that the family with which James McDaniel was connected was the only family of that name that has ever lived in this county since his recollection, and Deponent also swears that he has no interest in the result of the application of Ann McDaniel the widow of James McDaniel for a pension.
Sam Hayes
Sworn and subscribed to before me
Wm. R. Hicks J. P.
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State of N. C.
Granville Co.
I William R. Hicks a magistrate of Granville Co. NC do hereby certify that Samuel Hays who was sworn and subscribed to the within deposition before me is a respectable citizen of this county and his character for truth and veracity is unimpeached and unimpeachable
June 18 1853		Wm. R. Hicks J. P.
And I also certify that I have no interest whatsoever in the result of the application of Ann McDaniel widow of James McDaniel for a pension
Wm. R. Hicks J. P.
State of North Carolina
Granville County
I Augustine Landis Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the aforesaid County of Granville do certify that William R. Hicks, whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavit and certificates, is now and was at the time of signing thereof, an acting justice of the peace for said County, (and that said signatures are in his own proper hand writing) and that to all his official acts as such full faith and credit should be given.
And I do further certify that I have no interest in the result of the application of Ann McDaniel, widow of James McDaniel, for a pension either directly or indirectly
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office in Oxford the 18 June AD 1853
A. Landis Clk
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Evidence of 
Thomas Bristow aged 68
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State of South Carolina
Marlborough District 
On this 16th day of April A. D. 1852 before the undersigned a Magistrate in and for said District duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Thomas Bristow aged 68 years who being duly sworn saith on oath, that he was born in Granville County North Carolina where he lived until he was fifteen years of age and removed to Marlborough District S. C. in the year 1799. He swears that he was well acquainted with James McDaniel and his wife, Ann McDaniel from his first recollection. He always understood from his (deponents) father and from all the old people of the neighborhood where he lived, that James McDaniel the husband of Mrs. Ann McDaniel was long a soldier in the War of the Revolution, first in the Continental Line of North Carolina and afterwards in the Militia of North Carolina. He often heard the said James McDaniel speak of his services in the said war, and the history of the neighborhood was that the said James McDaniel was a long time a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
Deponent recollects distinctly that when he was a boy James McDaniel was elected Captain of a Militia Company, and that it was said he was made a Captain on account of his services in the War
Deponent can recollect the time that James McDaniel and Ann McDaniel were married. They were always recognize and known as man and wife, and
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were known as highly respectable credible people. He also recollects that James McDaniel and his wife came from Granville County some where about fifty years since and he knew them intimotly [intimately?] always afterwards. Deponent recollects when the said James McDaniel died and believes that it was about the year 1830 and Ann McDaniel has remained his widow ever since.
Thos. Bristow
Sworn to and subscribed before me on this the day and year before written A. C. McInnis 
Magistrate
I Achd. C. McInnis a Magistrate of Marlboro District S. C. do hereby certify that Thomas Bristow who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing deposition is a respectable resident of this district and his character for truth and veracity is good and unimpeached
A. C. McGinnis
Magt.
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The State of South Carolina
Marlborough District
I P. W. Coll Clerk of the Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas in and for the district aforesaid do hereby certify that A. C. McGinnis before whom the preceding affidavit was made (as appears by his name in his own handwriting attesting the same) was at the date thereof a Magistrate for the district aforesaid, who had been duly appointed and qualified and had signed the Roll kept according to law in this office. That according to the laws of this state a Magistrate is authorized to administer an oath, and the Roll of Magistrates for his district is kept by the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Bennettsville in the District and State aforesaid, this 16th day of April Anno Domini 1852.
P. W. Coll
Clerk
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Letter of William Hunt
Attorney
Accompanying the Application
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(8)
Washington City D. C. May 10 1852
Sir,
I herewith as the attorney of Ann McDaniel present her declaration and accompanying documents, in her application for a pension in account of the service of her deceased husband James McDaniel, who was a Revolutionary Soldier.
She declares under the act of July 1838.
The following is a list of papers filed.
1.	Her application
2.	Certificate of the Comptroller & Secretary of State of N. Carolina
3.	Affidavit of Anna Stubbs who was present at the marriage
4.	Affidavit of Philip Thomas with original family record.
5.	Affidavit of Thomas Bristow
6.	Affidavit of John Bristow, who has known the widow from childhood
Very Respectfully
Yr Obt St
William Hunt
Hon. J. E. Heath
Comr. of Pensions
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6
Evidence of 
John Bristow aged 75
Has known the claimant since her childhood
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State of South Carolina
Marlborough District
On this 16 day of April 1852, before the undersigned a magistrate within and for the district aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared John Bristow aged 75 years who being duly sworn saith on oath that he was born and raised in Granville County North Carolina and lived in said County until 1799 when he removed to Marlborough District South Carolina. He swears that he was acquainted with James McDaniel from the first of deponent’s recollection.
He always heard it said by the old people of Granville that James McDaniel served a long time in the War of the Revolution, first in the Continental Line of North Carolina and afterwards in the Militia. Deponent lived but about two miles (in his [illegible]) from said James McDaniel, and often heard him speak of his services, and also of several engagements in which he had part. He heard the father of the said James McDaniel say, that when his son James had returned from the service in the Continental Line, that he (the said James) was drafted into the militia allmost as soon as he was eighteen years of age, and he also said that he felt very unwilling for his son to leave home at that time, and endeavored to obtain a substitute to go in place of his son James, but he failed to get a substitute and James served out the time himself. Deponent also heard the said James McDaniel speak of the same circumstance, of his
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father having tried to get a substitute to go in his place the year that he was 18 years of age. Heard the said James McDaniel say that he served out his time of the draft before mentioned, and was subsequently drafted again, and deponent believes that the said James McDaniel served by far the greater part of the time from 1778 to 1782 from what he heard said James McDaniel and also the father of said James, and the old people of the neighborhood was that James McDaniel served several years in the War of the Revolution.
Deponent also declares that he has been acquainted with Mrs. Ann McDaniel the widow of James McDaniel from his childhood, and he also recollects distinctly the time when the said James McDaniel was married to the said Ann. He was then living one and a half miles from the place where the wedding took place. He was informed that they were married by John Dickenson a Justice of the Peace of Granville County, N. C. and deponent thinks his own father and mother were at the wedding. The said James McDaniel and his wife Ann McDaniel were highly respectable credible persons. They removed to this district a year or two after deponent came [illegible], about the year 1800. He also recollects that about the time of the
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death of the said James McDaniel and believes it to have been around the year 1830.
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the 16th day of April A. D. 1832
A. C. McInnis
Magistrate
John Bristow
I Archd. C. McInnis Magistrate of Marlborough District S. C. do hereby certify that John Bristow who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing deposition before me is a respectable resident of this district and his character for truth and veracity is good and unimpeached.
A. C. McInnis
Magt.
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The State of South Carolina
Marlborough District
I P. W. Coll Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions for the said District do hereby certify that [blacked out text] whom the preceding affidavit was made (as appears by his name in his own handwriting, attesting the same) was at the date thereof a Magistrate for the District aforesaid, who had been duly appointed and qualified, and had signed the Roll kept according to law in this office. That according to the laws of this state a Magistrate is authorized to administer an oath, and the Roll of Magistrates for the District is kept by the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, at Bennettsville the 16th day of April A. D. 1852.
P. W. Coll
Clerk
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Certificate of W. J. Clark
Comptroller of North Carolina
also
Certificate of William Hill
Secretary of State of North Carolina
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State of North Carolina
Comptroller’s Office
I William J. Clarke, Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows to wit:
James McDaniel
Book No. 8 Page 24 £9 S16~specie
“            “ 10     “      9 £12 S7 D6 ~ “
“       A “ 11       “    22 £9 S2 ~    “
Indent or Army Certificate No. 28, issued by auditor of Hillsborough District October 11, 1784
“James McDaniel exhibited his account as private in the State Legion and was allowed thirty five pounds, thirteen shillings and nine pence specie”
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my seal of office this 5th day of March A. D. 1852
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I, WILLIAM HILL, Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify, that it appears from the muster-rolls of the Continental line of this State, in the Revolutionary War, that James McDaniel a private soldier in Capt. Blount’s Company of the tenth Regiment, entered the service on the 20th day of July 1778, for the term of nine months.
Given under my hand this 3rd day of February 1852 1852.
W. Hill Secretary
Of State
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State of North Carolina
Comptroller’s Office
I, William J. Clarke, Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows to wit:
James McDaniel
Book No. 8 Page 24 £9 S16~specie
“            “ 10     “      9 £12 S7 D6 ~ “
“       A “ 11       “    22 £9 S2 ~    “
Indent or Army Certificate No. 28, issued by auditor of Hillsborough District October 11, 1784
“James McDaniel exhibited his account as private in the State Legion and was allowed thirty five pounds, thirteen shillings and nine pence specie”
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my seal of office this 5th day of March A. D. 1852
Wm. J. Clarke Comtr.
of State.
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SIXTY-SECOND CONGRESS
JOHN J. FITZGERALD, CHAIRMAN
ALBERT S. BURLESON, TEX. JOSEPH J. CANNON, ILL.
SWAGAR SHERLY, KY. HENRY H. BINGHAM, PA.
CHARLES L. BARTLETT, GA. FREDERICK H. GILLETT, MASS.
JOSEPH T. JOHNSON, S. C. EDWARD L. TAYLOR Jr. OHIO
ROBERT N. PAGE, N. C. GEORGE R. MALBY, N. Y.
E. W. SAUNDERS, VA JOHN W. DWIGHT, N. Y.
JOHN G. McHENRY, PA JAMES W. GOOD, IOWA
GEORGE W. RAUCH, IND.
JOSEPH W. BYRNS, TENN.
THOMAS UPTON SISSON, MISS.
EUGENE P. KINKEAD, N. J.
JAMES M. COX, OHIO.
WILLIAM P. BORLAND, MO.
JAMES C. COURTS, Clerk
MARCELLUS C. SHEILD, Assistant Clerk.
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
Dec. 11, 1911.
Honorable J. L. Davenport,
Pension Commissioner.
My dear sir:
Some months ago I wrote you with reference to alleged arrears in the revolutionary pension of Mrs. Anne McDaniel, widows file #8447. I was advised that the records show that the arrears had been paid to Mr. Robt. J. Powell (never said paid, see Bureau letter of Aug 16, 1911) the Administrator. I am in receipt of a letter requesting me to ascertain, if possible, who Mr. Powell was, and also the amount paid to him. Will you please do me the favor to write me what the record shows with reference to the place Mr. Powell qualified as administrator, and his address at the time of payment, together with the amount paid to him, and oblige, 
Yours very truly, 
Joseph W. Byrns
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SIXTY-SECOND CONGRESS
JOHN J. FITZGERALD, CHAIRMAN
ALBERT S. BURLESON, TEX. JOSEPH J. CANNON, ILL.
SWAGAR SHERLY, KY. HENRY H. BINGHAM, PA.
CHARLES L. BARTLETT, GA. FREDERICK H. GILLETT, MASS.
JOSEPH T. JOHNSON, S. C. EDWARD L. TAYLOR Jr. OHIO
ROBERT N. PAGE, N. C. GEORGE R. MALBY, N. Y.
E. W. SAUNDERS, VA JOHN W. DWIGHT, N. Y.
JOHN G. McHENRY, PA JAMES W. GOOD, IOWA
GEORGE W. RAUCH, IND.
JOSEPH W. BYRNS, TENN.
THOMAS UPTON SISSON, MISS.
EUGENE P. KINKEAD, N. J.
JAMES M. COX, OHIO.
WILLIAM P. BORLAND, MO.
JAMES C. COURTS, Clerk
MARCELLUS C. SHEILD, Assistant Clerk.
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
Aug. 14, 1911.
Honorable J. L. Davenport,
Pension Commissioner.
My dear sir:
I have a letter of inquiry concerning the alleged arrears due Mrs. Nancy McDaniel. It seems that Mrs. McDaniel was the widow of James McDaniel who served in the Revolutionary War as a member of Capt. Blount’s, 10th North Carolina. She was drawing a pension as the widow of said soldier at the time of the breaking out of the Civil War. She drew no pension after 1861. She died in 1865 and her heirs are desirous of knowing whether or not they are entitled to draw the pension which was accrued between the years 1861 and 1865.
I will also thank you to give me the military record of the said James McDaniel. His heirs are under the impression that he served two enlistments before enlisting in the 10th North Carolina.
Thank you for full information on the subject, I am, 
Yours very truly,
Joseph W. Byrns.
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LOYALTY GROUP
Firemen’s Insurance Company
of Newark, New Jersey
ORGANIZED 1855
NEAL BASSETT, PRESIDENT
JOHN R. COONEY, Vice-President
H. A. CLARK, Vice-President
H. R. M. Smith, Vice-President
WM. E. WOLLAEGER, Vice-President
HERMAN AMBROSE, Vice-President
W. W. POTTER, 2nd Vice-President
E. G. POTTER, 2nd Vice-President
J. K. MELDRUM, 2nd Vice-President
W. J. SCHMIDT, 2nd Vice-President
T. LEE TRIMBLE, 2nd Vice-President
OLIN L. BROOKS, 2nd Vice-President
Newark, New Jersey
JAMES A. PATTILLO, Agent
FORDYCE, ARK.
March 6, 1935.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Widow’s File #8-447
Revolutionary War
I am fixing up some papers for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. Therefore, if you can send me one copy of this file it will be very much appreciated.
Yours very truly,
James A. Pattillo
James A. Pattillo
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8447 J. B. McDaniel (37)
House & Rel Estate Agent,
SPECIALTY OF BUYING, SELLING, AND RENTING REAL ESTATE.
Particular attention given to the keeping of Property in repairs, and the Paying of Taxes.
Office, Opposite City Hotel,
Arkadelphia, Ark. May 30th 1881
J. A. Bentley 
Washington D. C.
In yours of the 25th you say the allowance of A. McDaniel widow of James McDaniel Revolutionary pensioner was made from March 4th 1861 to May 18th 1865 but you can not say it has been said her heirs never received anything of the [illegible]. William Rogers of Bishopville S. C. was her attorney and her [illegible] after the claim of the [illegible] not the steps as necessary for her [illegible] make it [illegible] The allowance per March 61 to May 65
Respectfully 
J. B. McDaniel
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8447 J. B. McDaniel (37)
House & Rel Estate Agent,
SPECIALTY OF BUYING, SELLING, AND RENTING REAL ESTATE.
Particular attention given to the keeping of Property in repairs, and the Paying of Taxes.
Office, Opposite City Hotel,
Arkadelphia, Ark. May 30th 1881
J. A. Bentley 
Washington D. C.
Dear Sir
It has recently been indicated to me that my mother Mrs. Nancy McDaniel of Marlboro District near Bishopville South Carolina who died in October 1865 who up to the commencement of the war say 1861 or 62 was drawing a pension from the government for the service of my father James McDaniel in the Revolutionary War of 1876
My Father was a soldier in North Carolina his services
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8447 J. B. McDaniel (37)
House & Rel Estate Agent,
SPECIALTY OF BUYING, SELLING, AND RENTING REAL ESTATE.
Particular attention given to the keeping of Property in repairs, and the Paying of Taxes.
Office, Opposite City Hotel,
Arkadelphia, Ark. 188
[illegible] up say about 1832 William Rogers in Bishopville was her attorney who died son [soon] after she. The [illegible] within has been some since [illegible] supposed. The amt. due [illegible] say 1861or 62 some [illegible] up to the time of her death October 1865.
Will you please inform me if anything is due and what. The preceding will be to get it. 
I have four sisters living on in S. C. one near this place
Please advise me and oblige
Yours
J. B. McDaniel
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December 12, 1911.
Hon. Joseph W. Byrns,
House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Byrns:
In response to your letter dated the 11th and received the 12th instant, relative to the Revolutionary pensioner, Ann widow of James McDaniel, Wid. file No. 8,447, I have the honor to advise you that for information in regard to the payment of pension, upon the Certificate which issued September 4, 1869, to her administrator Robert J. Powell of Washington, D. C., you should address the Auditor for the Interior Department, citing the following data: Ann, widow of James McDaniel, Certificate No. 6,162, issued September 4, 1869, under Act of February 2, 1848, at the South Carolina Agency.
There is no data on file as to “who Mr. Powell was” and his post address was Washington, D. C., no street or number given.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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August 16, 1911.
Hon. Joseph W. Byrns,
House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Byrns:
In response to your letter dated the 14th and received the 15th instant, I have the honor to advise you that the papers in pension claim, Wid. File No. 8,447, it is stated that James McDaniel was born June 27, 1762, was drafted in Granville County, North Carolina, and served as a Private in Captain Blount’s company of the 10th North Carolina Regiment, for four months. 		Shortly after said service (very soon after he became eighteen years of age) he was repeatedly drafted in the militia; he was in several engagements, and at the battle of Guilford Court House, after which he took charge of some baggage wagons in the retreat to Ramsay’s Mill.
The length of his service is not stated, Captain Long and Colonel Talyor are the only officers recollected.
Soldier married in Granville County, North Carolina, June 4, 1790, Ann or Nancy Rogers who was born March 4, 1774; he died September 27, 1830, in Marlborough District, South Carolina, and she was allowed pension on her application executed April 16, 1852, while a resident of said Marlborough District.
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Wid. File No. 6,447,--2
Their children were:
Sarah born March 4, 1791.
Ann born January 3, 1793.
Mary born March 26, 1796.
Joseph born September 6, 1798.
James born January 18, 1802.
Rachel born May 19, 1807.
John born May 5, 1811.
Ann McDaniel died May 18, 1865, in Sumter District, South Carolina, where she resided with her daughter Rachel Thomas, the wife of Philip S. Thomas.
On June 6, 1881, her son J. B. McDaniel of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, was advised that the amount of pension due Ann McDaniel at her death, was allowed September 4, 1869, and the Certificate issued to her administrator Robert J. Powell of Washington, D. C.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.