Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10,739, John Tucker, Md. Or Va.
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( 3 - 1776)
SERVICE
NUMBER
Md. or Va.
Tucker, John
Nancy
R. 10.739
d. 1807
CONTENTS
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State of South Carolina}
Spartanburg District}
On this the sixteenth day of December in the year of our lord One thousand Eight hundred and forty-seven personally appeared before [illegible] Renton Bowden, Judge of the Court of Ordinary in and for the District of Spartanburg in the State aforesaid, Mrs Nancy Tucker, a resident of said district in the State aforesaid, aged seventy one years and [illegible] months, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 1838 entitled an "Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." --
That she is the widow of John Tucker deceased, who was a private in the service
of the United States, as colonies, in the war of the Revolution, as she was informed and believes, and who served the space of three years in said war, as
she was informed and believes and was
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during a part or the whole of that time in the regular service, she does not know in what Regiment, but believes it was in the Maryland or Virginia line; and that she was informed and believes, that her husband, said John Tucker, was [illeg.] the [illeg.] of said war, under the command of General Green, and fought at the battle of Ewtaw Springs in the South. She further declares that she was married to said John Tucker in the Fall of Seventeen hundred and ninety-one and that her husband, the said John Tucker, died in the month of November, Eighteen hundred and seven in Franklin County, Georgia, where he had removed but a short time before from Spartanburg district in the state of South Carolina, in which the said declarant is now a resident. that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety-four: Vez: at the time above stated.This declarant further saith that she has [illeg.] before made application for a pension; that she is old and afflicted, and needs that which may of right
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and due to her and that she does fully and only believe this claim to be a just and righteous claim and therefore prefers the same to the constituted authorities hoping it may be discharged for her personally benefit.

[signed] Nancy Tucker X her mark

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me}
[signed] R. Bowden
Judge of the Court of Ordinary

I, Reuben Bowden, Judge of the Court of Ordinary, as aforesaid, do certify that the above-named Nancy Tucker, from great bodily debility and [and] infirmity is unable to appear in open court, but that the above declaration was made before me at the place of deponents residence.
Decm [December] 16. 1847. And I do further certify that there is no publick record of marriages kept as required to be kept by the laws of South Carolina, either Eclesiastical or Municipal, and that proof of actual lawful marriage by any credible witness is all the proof required ["by" crossed out]
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for legal purposes, by any court of law an equity in said state given under my hand and seal of office this day and year aforewritten
[signed] R Bowden 
Judge Court Ordinary

State of South Carolina}
Spartanburg District }

I, J.B. Tolleson Clerk of the Court of Ordinary Pleas, and served [illeg.] in and for the district aforesaid in the State aforesaid, to certify that Reuben Bowden whose [illeg.] aforesaid offered to the foregoing declaration is the Judge of this Court of Ordinary in and for the district aforesaid in this State aforesaid and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine, and that full faith and credit are of right due to all his official acts of such. 
Given under my hand and this seal of said Court December 26. 1847 done at Spartanburg Court House the day and year [covered up by seal] written.
[singed] J.B. Tolleson
Clerk
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The State of South Carolina}
Spartanburg District}
I Reuben Bowden Judge of the Court of Ordinary for the District and State aforesaid do certify that it has been shown in evidence to the satisfaction of the Court by Harry Wofford Esq. and C.C. Layton respectable citizens of Spartanburg District that Ann Tucker otherwise known as Nancy Tucker widow of John Tucker Late applicant for a pension died in Spartanburg District South Carolina on or about the 17th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred and fifty five (1855). Leaving the following surviving children towit-- Samuel W. Tucker, Rebecca Gillian, Martha Powel, and Nancy Allen, all of whom are over twenty one years of age. And that Samuel W. Tucker is the Executor of his said mother Ann or Nancy Tucker duly qualified according to Law.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my seal of office and subcribed my name at Spartanburg Court House the 7th day of April 1856 in oppen [open] court

[signed] Reuben Bowden Judge of the Court of Ordinary
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South Carolina}
Spartanburg District}

Before me personally appeared Samuel W. Tucker and made oath in due form of law that the Record herewith sent to the Pension Office to sustain the application of Nancy Tucker for a pension is the oldest register of his own age now existence of his knowledge to his knowledge that he is unable to find his Father John Tuckers Family Register and that the above was transcribed some twenty five years ago from this on original Record of his Father by his brother Joseph W. Tucker to the best of his belief but cannot be positive as to the handwriting but recollect it was in strict [illeg.] formerly with the original Record referred to with the exception that the W is omitted. And that said Record has been in his possession ever since made. Sworn to and subscribed this 14th day of July 1854
[signed] A. S. Wallace, Magistrate York District, S.C.
[signed] J. W. Tucker
Both returned ["April"? smeared] July 25, 1854.
The above is a highly credible writings
[signed] A.S. Wallace
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South Carolina}
Spartanburg District}
Before me personally appeared Samuel W. Tucker a highly credible citizen of said District aged 61 years on oath says that he is the Eldest [insert *son of*] John and Nancy Tucker who is now an applicant for a pension under act of 7th July 1838 that he has a record of his own coppied [copied] from the original record of his Father John Tucker which he believes to be correct and true to the original record which Original record deponent not been able to find for many years and that the record of his own age is a follows
Samuel W. Tucker was born the 2nd of August in the year of our Lord 1792 and that the said record has allways [always] been in his possession since coppyed [copied]
Deponent further says that his father John Tucker was a native of the state of Maryland Enlisted for three years in the [*Virginia* crossed out] Maryland or Virginia Line and and marched to the south under General Green and served out the three years and then volunteered and served until the close of the war and has often heard him speak of being in the Battle of Eutaw Springs which was never doubted in the community in which he lived which has always been his own understanding and belief.

Jan. 30th 1854
[signed] S. W. Tucker
[signed] John H. Walker, Magistrate
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James Cathcart a highly credible citizen of said district - aged sixty three years past - on oath says that he was born and raised within two and one half miles of John Tucker dec'd. Whose widow Nancy Tucker is now an applicant for a pension and was intimately acquainted with him from his earliest recollection till the time of his death, and has often heard him speak of his Revolutionary service and understood from him and others, that he was a soldier of the Maryland or Virginia line and marched to the south under Gen. Green and continued in the service untill the close of the war in thirteen engagements during his service and deponent has often heard said John Tucker and his (deponent) father speak of their Revolutionary service, particularly  the battle of Eutaw Springs in which they were both engaged and many other incidents of said war. Deponent further says that said John Tucker always acted as [illeg.] for the company in his neighborhood, and was the best deponent ever saw, and was so regarded by the community. Deponent can recollect no other man so distinguished for his military bearing, of which he was very proud, and made him a particular favorite with the young men and boys of the neighborhood, and never heard any doubt entertained of his service as a regular soldier of the Revolution, and understood from his widow said Nancy Tucker, that he had a regular discharge from the regular army, he further says, that he is well acquainted with
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Samuel W. Tucker, eldest son of said John and Nancy Tucker and has known him from his earliest recollection, and that they were raised boys together, and is fully satisfied that he is of the age he represents himself to be in the foregoing affidavit, and has a record of his own age, and is satisfied that he is correct in his statements with regard thereto.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of January A.D. 1854.
[signed] James Cathcart
[signed] John H. Walker, Magistrate

William Littlefield also a credible citizen of Spartanburg District aged sixty eight years, past, on oath says that he was intimately acquainted with John Tucker dec'd, whose widow Nancy Tucker is now an applicant for a pension since the day said John Tucker and his wife Nancy were married, that he was present and witnessed their marriage and the said parting settled within about a mile of his father Solomon Littlefield who had migrated from the state of Maryland and always understood that he and John Tucker came from the same neighborhood, although his father came here before the Revolutionary War and John Tucker came out in the Maryland line, under Gen. Gates, and continued in the War of the Revolution till the close of the same and then returned to the state of Maryland and then as he understood returned to South Carolina
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and he well recollects that on the day said John Tucker was married, he brought two men with him.  Osborn West + [and] David Trest [illegible] with whom deponants father had been well acquainted in Maryland, and ever after intimate friends, Deponant cannot recollect the date of the marriage as he was then a small boy, but had been acquainted with Same A W. Tucker, eldest son of John + [and] Nancy Tucker + [and] issue of their said marriage ever since his birth. and knows from personal knowledge that he is of the age he represents himself to be in the foregoing 
affidavit, and in addition to what the witness James Cathcart says in relation to his the said John Tucker's services as [illegible] man, and gneral favorite of the neighborhood, which deponant has often witnessed _ that the said John Tucker could sing more war songs than any man he ever saw before or since, and that his reputation as a revolutionary soldier was good which opinion was general, and never doubted and he further says he has heard the said John Tucker say that he served in the said war four or five years_
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of January A.D. 1854_
John H. Walker.
Magistrate 
Wm Littlefield [illegible]

Joseph Wofford Esq. also a credible citizen of said District an oath says that he was personally and intimately acquainted with John Tucker Dec'd and his wife Nancy Tucker, who is now an applicant for a pension, since the time of their marriage, and supposed he was present at their marriage, but being then a small boy does not recollect that event, but from his being a brother of Nancy Tucker, supposed he must have been present.  Deponant distinctly recollects the birth [illegible, possible brother] of Samuel W. Tucker.
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the eldest son of the said John and Nancy Tucker, and issue of their said marriage, and is fully satisfied that said Samuel W. Tucker is of the age he represents himself to be in the foregoing affidavit and that he, deponant, has a record of his own age, which is now before him.  Date _ Nov. 13, 1785. which he beleives [believes] to be strictly correct.  Deponant further says that the said John Tucker had the reputation of being from the State of Maryland, and was a revolutionary Soldier and served under Gen. Green, and was in the battle of Eutaw Springs, and others which he does not recollect, and that his reputation as a revolutionary soldier was good, which opinion was general and never doubted, and that he does not know of any of his companions in arms now living, by whom his said services can be proved, and that he, deponant has not any interest in the above claim.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of January 1854.
Joseph Wofford
John H. Walker,
Magistrate.

I, John H. Walker, one of the Magistrates in and for the District of Spartanburg in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that I am well and personally acquainted with the persons who have sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavits before me, and that they are witnesses every way worthy of credit, and that I am fully satisfied that they are of the ages they represent themselves to be - and that they, as well as myself have no interest in the result of the present application.
Given under my
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hand the day and year above written.
[signed] John H. Walker
Magistrate, Spartanburg Dist.

State of South Carolina}
Town of Spartanburg}
District of Spartanburg}

personally came Mrs. Rebecca Mullinax, of said state & District, who being duly sworn, deposes & says, that she is the sister of Nancy Tucker the applicant in this case for a pension: that she (deponent) is seventy-five years of age, August last: that she has a record of her own age; she recollects distinctly the fact & time, though not the precise day & date of the marriage of Nancy Tucker to John Tucker a soldier of the war of the Revolution; which took place in the year seventeen hundred & ninety-one; that their eldest child-- Saml W. Tucker, issue of the said parties -- was born in August seventeen hundred & ninety-two; that she distinctly remembers that said Samuel wanted two days of being fourteen years younger that herself; that she (deponent) was born on the 4th day of August 1778; she further deposes that said John Tucker was by reputation a native of Maryland; that he was a soldier of the Maryland line under command of Gen. Green; she has often heard the said youth Tucker & others speak of his service in the war; she never doubted the fact of said service; nor heard it doubted by any person at any time, and any circumstances; that said Nancy Tucker is still living & has never married since the death of John Tucker. Deponent has intimately known the family of said Nancy from her childhood [illeg.] & that she has no interest under this application. 
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 1st July 1854. 
[signed] J.W. Tucker [JS - his seal]
Nat. Rub. 
[signed] Rebecca Mullinax [X - her mark]
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South Carolina
Spartanburg District}

Personally appeared before me Harvy Wofford a magistrate, Sarah Beardon a credible citizen saith on oath that her Father David Trail immigrated from Montgomery County State of Maryland when she was a small girl in the year 1789 in company with Osborn West & Richard Davis and that John Tucker afterwards the husband of Nancy Tucker also came out with them & all settled in Spartanburg District S. Ca. deponent did not know John Tucker but understood that he lived or neighbour to his Unckle [uncle] Osborn West who lived some five or six miles from his father in the state of Maryland and was present at the marriage of said John Tucker to Nancy Wofford of Spartanburg District So. Ca. deponent cannot recollect the date but does recollect that she was about eighteen years of age and is now about seventy eight years of age
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st January 1854
[signed] Harvy Wofford Mag.
Atest [signed] Win Beardon
[signed] Sarah Beardon [X her mark]
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I Harvy Wofford the said magistrate do hereby certify that Sarah Beardon who hath sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit before me is a credible old lady of my neighbourhood & I am fully satisfyed [satisfied] that she is of the age she represents herself to be 
[signed] Harvy Wofford
Magistrate
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Rev. and 1812 War Section. 
July 2, 1935

Mrs. A. J. Lamb Enores, S. C. 
Madam: 
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 10739, it appears that John Tucker was a native of Maryland or Virginia and enlisted in the Maryland or Virginia Troops, marched to the south under General Green, was in the battle of Eutaw Springs, and served until the close of the war. 
After the war he moved to the Spartanburg District, South Carolina. He died in November 1807 in Franklin County, Georgia. 
Soldier married in the fall of 1791, Nancy Wofford. She applied for pension December 16, 1847, while a resident of Spartanburg District, South Carolina , aged seventy-one years and eleven months.
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The claim was not allowed, as further proof of service was required.
She died in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, leaving the following children -- Samuel W., born August 2, 1792, Rebecca Gillian, Martha (last name illegible) and Nancy Allen.
Respectfully,
 
Commissioner.
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Pension Officer
May 23 1856
Sir
Although you have filed no additional evidence in the case of Nancy Tucker widow of John Tucker of So Carolina touching its merits, it has been re-examined and I have to inform you that I can see no reason for changing the decision heretofore made. It is impossible for me -- and I think for any one else -- to determine whether she intended to claim for service rendered in the [1838 on left side of letter] Maryland or Virginia Line and her witness, James Seay, though he swears, in general terms, that her husband served two years only has the impression that he was a "native of Maryland or Virginia." (the following is crossed out): [If he had been a little more explicit we could have formed  a tolerably correct idea as to whether he was a "native" of the U. States or not.] He does no pretend to give any description of his service nor mention andy circumstance connected with them except at that he was at the battle of Eutaw Springs, which [may strongly militia aforesaid,] crossed out], fact gives no clue to
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the Line in which he served except that being at that battle makes it tolerably certain that he was of the North or South Carolina militia or of the Maryland or Virginia regulars of of the Delaware Troops, as portions of all these were there. But really no one would suppose, after reading Seay's declaration for pension for his own service that he was at the battle of Eutaw Springs himself, for he expressly declares that he was discharged in Pennsylvania after the battle of Brandywine, and does not intimate that he rendered any subsequent service which would have put him in a position to know anything about such service as he swears Tucker rendered. There were, at least, two men of his name in the Maryland service, (following is crossed out): [but there is nothing in the papers before me to show that her husband was either of them] and there was one, at least, in the Virginia Line, now his widow did not know in which state her served and the (crossed out): [evidence] testimony of her witness does not give me the information which she, evidently, had not, and if Seay had been more explicit in his affidavit in her case, his omission to show, in his own case, that he occupied the posi-
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Yorkville S.C.
5th Sept. 1855

Hon. J. Minot,
My Dr. sir,

I sent the Evidence of Landon Miles Esqr of Spartanburg District S.C. some time since to sustain the claim of Nancy Tucker widow of John Tucker of the same District which has not yet been reported and as I have had Revolutionary claims reported send to your office of a more recent date, I have called your attention to this claim, and respectfully request that you report thereon as soon as convenient.
Very Respectfully yours,
A. S. Wallace
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A. S. Wallace
June 26/55
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Pension Office
June 26, 1855

Sir

The affidavit of Landon Miles, filed as additional evidence in support of the claim of Nancy Tucker widow of John, of Ga, under the act of July 7, 1838, only tends to move that John Tucker was a Revolutionary Soldier; a fact not disputed; but fails entirely to aid the conclusion that he was either one of the two persons certified to have served in the Maryland Line.

[signed] A. S. Wallace, Esq.
Yorkville
So Carolina
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Yorkville S. C.
16th June 1855

Hon. L. P. Waldo
My Dr Sr,

in answer to yours of the 27th February last in claim of Nancy Tucker widow of John Tucker of Spartanburg District S. C. I now offer the evidence of Landon Miles (traditionary) to sustain his service which with the testimony now on file I hope will be satisfactory

There is but one John Tucker in the Maryland Line and not two as has been afores-ted at your deportment or if two the commissioner does not so express, the claim that our man John Tucker, enlisted for the war and served to the close
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thereof and prove the fact by Mr James Seay that saw him in service and knew him ever after to his death, The certificate proves the Commissioner agrees with those afections, no one has ever presented in the name of John Tucker, but his widow Nancy of S. C. neither does his name appear on the Rolls of the Virginia Line, no injustice could be done by allowing this claim great injustice is done an aged and infirm old lady, yet alive, which I hope will now be [illeg.] Your particular attentin is requested
With Great Regard I Remain
dear sir, Your sincere and devoted friend,
A. S. Wallace
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State of South Carolina}
Spartanburg District}

Personally appeared Landon Miles, before me, and made oath that he was well acquainted with John Tucker, whose widow is now an applicant for a Pension, that when he knew him, he reside in Spartanburg District, S. C. and had the reputation of being a soldier of the Revolution, and was remarkably expert in the manual of arms, and was frequently called on to act as rifleman, at the musters which he attended, and made frequently seen him act in that capacity. That he died several years ago and his widow is still living and has never received any pension that he knows of, but is satisfied that she is legally entitled to one according to the Pension laws.

Sworn to and subscribed, before me this 16th April 1855.
[signed] John H. Walker, Magistrate
[signed] L. Miles

I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Landon Miles, and know him to be a man whose statements are worthy of full credit. Given under my hand, the day & year above written. 
[signed] John H. Walker, Maj--
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State of South Carolina}
Spartanburg District }

I J B Tolleson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Session for the district and State aforesaid do hereby certify that, John H. Walker Esqr before whom the foregoing declaration was signed & who gave the written certificate was at the date thereof an acting Magistrate for the district and State above mentioned who had been duly appointed and qualified and the Signature purporting to be his is genuine and that all due forth and credit should be given to all his official acts as Such --

Sworn under my hand & seal of office at Spartanburg Court House the 20 day of April 1855
[signed] J B Tolleson
Clerk

[paper or cloth covers over a seal on left side of document]
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J. B. Tolleson Esq --
I wish you to certify the within affidavit and send it to A. S. Wallace, Yorkville S. C. as soon as you can.
Respectfully yours --
[signed] John H. Walker
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Nancy Tucker
S. C.
Act 7. July 38
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State of South Carolina}
Spartanburg District}

Personally appeared before me, J. W. Tucker, a Magistrate in and for the district aforesaid in the State aforesaid, Rev. Benjamin Wofford, a resident of Spartanburg District, and made oath in due form of law, that he was personally and intimately acquainted with John Tucker of said State and district, whose widow, Nancy Tucker is now making application to the Department for a pension. That said John Tucker, as this deponent was informed and believes, was a native of the State of Maryland, and migrated to South Carolina after the war of the Revolution; and was universally understood and believed to have been a soldier of the war of the Revolution in the service of the United States; that said last mentioned fact was never doubted by any and that comes within the knowledge of this deponent. That said John Tucker was married in the year of Our Lord One thousand seven hundred and ninety-one, by the Rev. James Crowder, to Nancy Wofford, (now Nancy Tucker)
this deponents sister, who is the said Nancy Tucker, widow of said John Tucker, now applying for a pension in right of her deceased husband for services in the war of the Revolution as aforesaid. That said John Tucker has been for many years deceased, and the said Nancy Tucker, widow as aforesaid, never has before
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applied, or sought for a pension, to the knowledge of the deponent. That he the said deponent knows the time and fact of the marriage of the said Nancy Tucker widow of said John Tucker to and with the said deceased, and was personally present at the time and place aforementioned. That said John Tucker has described to this deponent the particular location, site and natural appearances of certain battle-grounds, when said John Tucker was reported as having fought, and particularly that of Eutaw Springs; and this deponent having subsequently visited the place described found the description true and accurate, which the said John Tucker had formerly given; so that if this deponent had entertained any doubts of the truth of said John Tucker's statements, which he never had, the foregoing fact would have forced the conviction upon this deponent irresistibly that said statement was true, and that said John Tucker had been personally present in those battles.
That said John Tucker was a man of truth, honesty and uprightness, and of good moral character.

Sworn to and subscribed}
Before me Oct 9th 1847}
[signed] J. W. Tucker [J in his seal] Magst.}

[signed] Benj. Wofford
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State of South Carolina}
Spartanburg District}
I, J. B. Tolleson, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions in and for the district aforesaid in the state aforesaid do certify that J. W. Tucker, whose name appears annexed to the within certificate, is an acting, lawful Magistrate in and for the district of Spartanburg in the state aforesaid, and that all his official acts as such and are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the signature annexed to the within certificate purporting to be his is genuine; and I do further certify that Rev. Benjamin Wofford whose name appears appended to the within affadavit [affidavit] is an aged man, a resident of Spartanburg district and that he is a man of such moral character and Clerical standing as entitles his statements to the greatest possible credence.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court same at Spartanburg Court House S. C.
October 11th 18__[covered by the seal]
[signed J. B. Tolleson
Clerk
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Yorkville S. C.
14th July 1854

Hon. L. P. Waldo,
I herewith inclose [enclose] the bible containing the age of Sam W. Tucker in conformity with your letter of the [blank] April last which I hope will be satisfactory. There can be no possible doubt about the marriage. You will please examine and report this claim as service as convenient to me at Yorkville and send the bible back to Mr. Tucker at Crowsville S. C. where mailed
Very Truly yours
A. S. Wallace

Famy [family] Bible returned Jul [July] 25, 1854.
W. M.
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A. S. Wallace,
April 6, 1854.
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[84] written in pencil in top right corner

Pension Office
April 6 1854

Sir
I have examined the case of Nancy Tucker of S. C. -- act July 7 1838 --
A copy of a Record of births of children can not be received. The Record, therefore, in the possession of Samuel Tucker must be furnished this office. It will be returned after inspection if desired, The service of her husband must be proven by witnesses who serves with him or who were in a position to know that he deserve and how long he served, -- I enclose a copy of a letter written to Hon. James A. Black May 18 1848, Since which time the state of the case heas been but little changed,

[signed] A. S. Wallace Esq

[illeg.]
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Washington City D. C.
22nd May 1856.

Hon. J. Minot,
Com of Pensions

My Dr sir

Inclosed [enclosed] pleas [please] find evidence to sustain the claim of Nancy Tucker widow John Tucker late of So Ca decd [deceased]
Mrs Tucker is now dead the application is now made by her son and executor in your letter of the 26 June last you admit the fact that Jon Tucker was a Revolutionary Soldier, but seem to be at a loss to know which of the two John Tuckers shown by the records of the Maryland land office was the man for whom we claim I would respectfully refer you to this
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evidence of James Sea[y] the companion in arms of John Tucker under General Green, as well as all the testimony furnished by me showing conclusively that John Tucker served under General Green until the close of the war no other claim has been set up and that is sustained by the records of Maryland. the evidence of James Seay that knew well until his death as well as a large amount of Traditionary Testimony
You will confirm a favor on me, to explain to the Examiner when this case is under consideration.
Very Respectfully, -- A. S. Wallace

P.S. Should this claim not be examined in the  next five days pleas  report to me at Yorkville So. Ca.

Yours
A. S. W.
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Yorkville S. C.
14 Feb 1855.

Hon L. P. Waldo,
My Dr Sr,
I herewith inclose all to the name of John Tucker a soldier of the Maryland Line in the War of the Revolution.
In your letter of April or May last, in claim of Nancy Tucker widow of John Tucker of Spartanburg District S. C. you admit the marriage, and call for record evidence, to sustain the claim your objections, to the admission of this claim I hope are now met.
The old lady is still living the service is proved by Mr. Seay, who served with Mr. Tucker two years and lived to the death of John Tucker in same District, not many miles distant. The reputation of Mr. Seay is vouched for by several of the Most Respectable citizens of Spartanburg District.

You will pleas [please] report this claim to me or Hon. J. L. Orr.
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who is the Representative of this good old Lady.

Your special attention to this claim is requested.

With the highest esteem I remain dear sir. I remain as ever your sincere and devoted friend,
A. S. Wallace
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Washington 22nd Feb 1855

Sir
I enclose you herewith supplemental evidence in the case of Nancy Tucker, for revolutionary pension, which I hope will make out the case to your satisfaction,
I am very truly [illeg.]
[signed] James L. Orr
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House Reps  U S
Washington 24th March 1852

Sir

I inclose [enclose] a power of attorney in the Revolutionary pension claim of Nancy Tucker of Spartanburg District South Carolina, & have to request, that the condition of this claim be reported to me, and that a copy of the Record in the case, be made out & forwarded to me

I have the honor to be your Obt Servt
[signed] D Wallace

Hon J E Heath.
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pd 10
PAID

[stamp/seal illegible]

Doctor George William Crumpp
Washington, D. C.
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Spartanburg S. C. Decr. 22. 1847

Doctor Crumpp: -

Dear Sir: I have been refered to you by H. J. Dean Esqr. of this place, as being virtually at the head of the Pension Department. -

I beg you therefore to call your favorable attention to a claim for half-pay for the widow of a Revolutionary soldier, long since deceased, the evidences of which I have, by this mail, transmitted to the Hon. James A. Black, member of the House of Representatives from the Pinkney Congressional District, S. C. I had previously spoken to him on the subject, and therefore transmitted the documentary testimony to him. With those who knew the decd. and who know the widow, there never was, and never could be any rational doubt as to the justice of the widows claim, as to the faithful and patriotic services of her decd. husband, in the war of the Revolution. But the husband -- John Tucker, having died in the
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year 1807, the widow, ignorant of the provision made in such cases by the Act of Congress, has never made any effort to obtain the benefits of the provision; and has thus lost the benefit of abundant proof that was attainable years ago in evidence of the justice of her claims. It is hoped this circumstance may be duly considered by the Department; and that the evidence now procured and transmitted, at this late date, proves that the claim is founded in justice. I am a young man, of the same name, and connected with the family, and perhaps, the only member of the same, who has had an opportunity of availing himself of the sources of information necessary to understand the widow's rights in the premises, and the mode of procuring them. The widow, Nancy Tucker, is an aged, and afflicted lady, who now needs the benefits of any provision so made for the widows of Revolutionary soldiers. I beg dear, sir, to present this claim to your notier, hoping that so far as you may deem it intrinsically just, and so far as you may deem it propper [proper]
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and consistent with the due discharge of your official duties and responsibilities, you will give the claim a favorable consideration; and should this documentary evidence be considered satisfactory in establishing the claim, and the widow became the beneficiary of the provisions made for the benefit of such; a just and righteous claim will have been considered and discharged, and the widow's blessings will be pronounced, before forever, upon the government and its Rules. It is on her account that this effort has been made by,
Sir, your most Obedient servant.
[signed] J. W. Tucker

Dr. George William Crumpp}
Washington.
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State of South Carolina}
Spartanburg District}

Personally came before me, J. W. Tucker a Magistrate in and for the district and state aforesaid Mr. Clayborn Holt, a pensioner of the United States for services performed in the war of the Revolution; who being first duly sworn deposes and saith that he well knew John Tucker of Virginia, in the war of the Revolution, previous to the battle of Yorktown, that said John Tucker was then in the army under the command of General Washington; and that said John Tucker told this deponent that he was enlisted as the regular service, this deponent does not now remember having seen said John Tucker after close of said War, this deponent did not remove to Spartanburg district S. C. till many years after the war.
Sworn to and subscribed before me Decr. 20. 1847.
[signed] J. W. Tucker Magst.-

[signed] Clayborn Holt
his mark
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State of South Carolina}
Spartanburg District}
I, J. B. Tolleson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and general Sessions in and for the District aforesaid in the State aforesaid do certify that J. W. Tucker, whose name appears appended to the foregoing affadavit is, and was at the time of the execution of within affuclosity a lawful notary Magistrate in and for the district of Spartanburg in the said State, that the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that all his official acts as such are entitled the full portion and credit. And I do further certify that Mr. Claborn Holt is an aged man -- a resident of Spartanburg District -- a pensioner of the United States -- and of such moral character truth and honesty as to preclude the least suspicion as to the correctness any testimony [illeg.] the [illeg.] of his oath. In witness whereof I now hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court. Done at Spartanburg, C. H.  S. C. Decr. 11, 1847 --
[signed] J. B. Tolleson Clerk
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Land office of Maryland
I certify that it appears by the muster Roles remaining in this office, that John Tucker a private in the 1st Maryland Regiment enlisted 9th February 1780 and was left out October 1780. Muster Role No. 1 --
In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of the Land Office of Maryland  this 3rd day of February 1855.

[signed] J. Murray
Comm. of the L Of H
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Land office of Maryland 
I certify that John Tucker, private, appears by a Pay roll remaining in this office, to hand received of John Hamilton agent of the Maryland Line, $80. arrears of pay from 1st August 1780 to 1 Jany 1782. also $80 pay from 1st January 1782 to 1 Jany 1783. total $160. -- and that he was discharged 21st February 1783.

In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of the Land Office of Maryland this 3rd day of February 1855.
[signed] J. Murray
Comm of the L of M
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Land office of Maryland
I certify that is appears by a Depreciation pay role, remaining in the office, that John Tucker, private in the 1st Regt. Maryland Line, received F 13. 6. 0. (on the 5th day 1782) joined to the Maryland Quarter of Troops in Continental [illeg.] General

In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name & affix the seal of the Land Office of Maryland this 3rd day of February 1855.

[signed] J. Murray
Comm. of the L of H
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Law office of Maryland.

I certify that it appears by on return [illeg.] by the Commissioner agreeably to an act of the General Assembly of Maryland passed at November session 1788. That John Tucker, a private in the 1st. Regt. Maryland Line is entitled to LR No. 2530, lying to the Westward of Fort Cumberland in Aleegany County, containing fifty acres.
In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name & affix the seal of the Land Office of Maryland this 3rd day of February 1855.
[signed] J. Murray
[page torn off] of the L of H
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(8-1776)    SERVICE   NUMBER 

MD.           Tucker, John      R.10.739
or                             Nancy
Va. 

d.1807
_____________________________________
         CONTENTS
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414
Pension Office,
June 28, 1852.

Sir:
I accordance with the request contained in your letter of the 24 March last in doing power of attorney in the case of Nancy Tucker of S. C. under Act of 7 July 1838. I have the honor to enclose you copies of two letters from this office in the case. One to James A. Black Esq. under date of 18 Jany 1848 and the other to yourself dated 24 June 1848 since when no additional evidence has been recd.

Hon D. Wallace,
H of Rep.
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[top line illeg.]
A. S. Wallace
Present
138
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tion which he now asserts that did, [illeg.] have me in great doubt as to how far I could safely rely upon his memory. to my mind the case is of very doubtful validity and should be established by clear and indisputable evidence before any allowance can be made.

[signed] A. S. Wallace Esq
Present
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Hon. J. L. Edwards
Comm of Pensions
Washington City --
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House of Rep
Washington 17 June [illeg.]

Sir
I have the honor to enclose for your inspection a Letter which I have received from one of my constituents Mr. J. W. Tucker, Attorney at Law Residing at Spartanburgh Court House S. C.

After you have examined the letter of Mr. Tucker -- will you Sir, have the kindness to return it to me -- and at the same time inform me how matters stand in regard to the claim referred to -- and what remains to be done in order to complete the prosecution of the said claim --
Your Early Attention
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I reply to this communication will much oblige me
I have the honor to be
Sir with very 
Great Respect
Your Obt sert
D. Wallace
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Spartanburg S. C. March 13th 1848

J. L. Edward Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Dear Sir:  I have received a letter from the Hon. Jas. A. Black informing me that he had submitted the documentary evidence of a claim in favor of Nancy Tucker, widow of John Tucker decd. that the validity of the claim had not been decided by the department, but that the decision was at the time suspended. Will you have the kindness to inform me what has been done by the department in relation to said claim? --
There never was a more just and righteous claim prefered, but the department, of course, has to act by rule in granting or refusing these claims. 
Will you inform me of the result?

Very respectfully 
J. W. Tucker
Agent --
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Pen Off,
Jany 18/48
Sir
I have the honor to inform you that the claim of Nancy Tucker has been examined & the papers filed --
The proof is altogether unsatisfactory as to the marriage before '94 and the papers so far from furnishing a definite & detailed account of her husband's service as required by the rules do not show what service is claimed -- Her brother represents her husband as a native of Md. & can afford no other information of the Service than that he had in his lifetime spoken of being in certain battles-- The witness Holt says he well knew her husband John Tucker of Va previous to the battle of Yorktown, that he was then in the service under Genl. Washington & told him that he was enlisted in the regular service -- The other witness Seay was well acquainted with him -- that he was a faithful soldier -- fought with him at Eutaw & other places under Green for two years of more & believes
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he was a native of Va or Md --
This is all the information as to the service for which a claim is asserted and is altogether insufficient to justify the appropriation of any service credited to the common name of John Tucker in the Lines of Md. or Va to the benefit of Claimant

Hon James A. Black
H. R.
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139 [written in pencil, upper right hand corner]
 Pension Office
Jul 25. 1854.

Sir:
The Record in the Family Bible of Samuel W. Tucker, (which is hereunto sent to his address at Crowsville, Spartanburg District, S. C.) notwithstanding the entries are not [illeg.] as accordance with his affidavit made on the 30th of January 1854, is deemed subjected to excellent the marriage of Nancy and John Tucker prior to 1784. But no testimony whatever has been addressed to [illeg.] her objections to her claim for all the aged service under Her authority [illeg.] Maryland and Virginia, Made in my [illeg.] the 18th of Jany 1848, to the Hon James A. Black, with a copy of
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which you have been furnished. Then [illeg.] , testimony whatever beyond the general fact that John Tucker [illeg.] in the service -- but send evidence, (or other evidence of Reputation as a)--[crossed off]
of itself, offers no grounds for a pension. In all cases the service must be set forth and established, or refused by the Reputation, and which one known to you.

[signed] A. S. Wallace Esq
Yorkville, S. C.
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House of Reps
5th Jany 1848 --

Sir
I enclose the application of Mrs. Nancy Tucker of Spartanburg for a Pension -- with such evidence as can be procured.
I find it a duty to say that the applicant and family is highly respectable. Also that the Revd. Benj. Wofford (Mrs. Tucker's brother) who testified to the marriage is most respectable, and that Payton Turner, Jesse Cleveland, W. W. Harris, & R.C. Poole who certifies to the good character of the witness Sea[y] are of the first standing in my District and therefore can be depended on.
I am confident this is an honest claim and I ask for it your early consideration --
Yr obt Sevt [Your obedient servant]
[signed] James A. Black

To the Comd. of Pensions
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addl. Evidence
recd. & filed
March 11. of 54
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State of South Carolina}
Spartanburg District}

We the undersigned citizens of said District, do hereby certify an oath that we knew James Seay friend, a Pensioner of the United States for services rendered in the war of the Revolution, for many years: He resided within Two miles of this Town for Forty or Fifty years; that said James Seay was a very honest and truthful man; & was noted for his integrity & his moral character. We are satisfied he never would have made any statement on oath of the truth of which he was not entirely ["satisfied" crossed out] convinced.
Sworn to & subscribed Before me 1st. Feby 1854
[signed] J. W. Tucker [seal] Not. Pub.}

[signed] 
J. B. Cleveland
Tho V. P. Vernon
S. Bobo
Wm Walker
R Bowdon Judge of Ordinary

I take great pleasure in appending this certificate as to the high character, credibility & recognized respectability of the gentlemen who have been qualified to the above certificate. I also certify that Rebecca Mullinax is a pious, consistent, respectable, aged lady, resident in the Town of Spartanburg. I further certify that I have no interest in the subject matter.
[signed] J. W. Tucker  [seal]
Notary Public.
Spartanburg S. C. }
1st Feby 1854}
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All of the foregoing affixants I know personally or by reputation and I take pleasure in certifying to their credibility & respectability

[signed] James L. Orr
M C
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State of South Carolina}
Spartanburgh District}

I, J. B. Tolleson, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas & General Superior for the district aforesaid, do hereby certify that I am acquainted with the witnesses and that they are all respectable & intelligent persons, & [illeg.] leading men in this district, & further certify that John H Walker & Harvy Wofford Esqs. before whom the written affidavits & who gave them within certificates were at the date thereof acting Magistrate for the district aforesaid and the Signature purporting to be theirs are genuine. I further certify that J.W. Tucker, who has assigned the within  affidavit, was at the date thereof an acting Notary Public & [illeg. -- seal is folded over] Crp for Said District & the [illeg.] purporting to be his is genuine

Given under my hand & seal of office at Spartanburgh Court House this 2nd day of February AD 1853

[signe] J. B. Tolleson
Clk
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State of South Carolina
Spartanburg District

Before more personally [appeara?] Mrs. Walker a highly credible of [Saia] district aged seventy years past who having duly sworn according to law on oath saith that he was personally and intimately acquainted with John Tucker (whose window Nancy Tucker now deceased an applicant for a pension) since his first recollection who was much about his Fathers house and that the [?] John Tucker was a soldier of the Maryland line was marched South under Gen. Green and served untill the close of the war and was always distinguished as a soldier of the revolution which [? deponent] verily believes and never heard doubted.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th March 1856
the above was always his understnding and his belief.     WIlliam Walker
H Wofford [?Magohole]
I certify that the above named Wm Walker has no intrist in this application & that I have no intrist in this claim or its prosecution. H. Wofford Mag
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State of South Carolina
Spartanburg District
Before me personally
Appearing before me S. W. Tucker and
Smith on oath that he has always
[illegible] and he [illegible] that his father
John Tucker served under Gen. Green
In his Southern campaign under an 
Enlistment [illegible] years or during 
The war & that his father never received
Any bounty [illegible] for his services in 
The revolution & that he verily believes
That he payments made to the name of 
John Tucker of the Maryland line
For services until the 21st February 1783
Was for his Father John Tucker; services (husband 
Of the off[illegible] Nancy Tucker) that he
Had recently seen a [illegible] to 
Be a copy certificate of his payments which 
he did not know to be in existence until 
within the last year that his mother 
Nancy Tucker died the 17th of June 1855 leaving
Him the US JW Tucker Executor of her last 
Will & Testament & that he makes this application
To obtain the pension due his Mother Nancy
Tucker sworn to and [illegible] before
Me this 29th March 1855
H Wofford Mag. S.W Tucker
I certify that I have long been acquainted with the above named S. W. Tucker & believe him 
To be in [illegible] to full faith & credit
H Wofford May
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State of South Carolina
Spartanburg District
I, JB Tolleson, 
Clerk of the 
Court of Common Pleas and General
Sessions for Spartanburg District, do 
Hereby certify, that H. Wofford is
An acting Magistrate for Spartanburg
District in the State aforesaid, and that 
The signature purporting to be his
Is genuine, and that due faith and
Credit should be given to all his official 
[illegible/covered] as such,
In testimony whereas I
Have hereunto set my name
And seal of official Sparten-
Burg Court House this 1st day of April 1856
JB Tolleson
Clerk
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State of South Carolina
Spartanburg District
Personally came before
Me, JW Tucker, a magis-
Trate in and for the district
Aforesaid, James Seay, who being duly sworn
[illegible] and says that he was well acquainted
With John Tucker, whose widow Nancy Tucker
Is now making application to the department
For a pension, that said John Tucker was a 
Faithful soldier of the revolution, and that
He fought with this informant under the 
Command of General Green, at the battle of 
Eurasia Springs and other [illegible] that said
John Tucker, and this informant believes was a 
[illegible] of Maryland or Virginia, and
This informant [illegible] the fact that said John
Tucker was two years in the [illegible] service
And was discharged and afterwards [illegible]
For same matter and served as a drafted 
Soldier after the aforementioned period. 
Sworn to and attested
Before me Oct. 11, 1847
JW Tucker, Mag. 
James Seay
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South Carolina
Spartanburg District
I, J.B. Tolleson, Clerk of the 
Court of Common Pleas and
General Sessions in and for
District aforesaid in the State aforesaid do certify
That J.W. Tucker is an acting Magistrate in and
For the district of Spartanburg in the State aforesaid
And that all his official acts as such are entitled 
To full faith and credit, and that his signa-
Ture [illegible] to the written affidavit purporting
To be his is genuine. And I do further certify 
That James Seay, whose name appears appended
To the written certificate is an aged man, a resident
Of Spartanburg district, a [illegible] of the [illegible]
Resident of the United States, and that he is a man 
Of unimpeachable integrity of character. 
In witness whereof,  have hereunto set my 
Hand and affixed the seal of the said Court 
[illegible] at Spartanburg Court House S.C. October
11th 1847
JB Tolleson
Clerk
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State of South Carolina
Spartanburg District 
Personally came before me, G.W.H Legy,
A Magistrate in and
For the district of Spartanburg, in the State
Aforesaid, Jesse Cleveland, W.W. Harris, R.C. Poole, 
and Peyton Turner, who being sworn, in due and 
Solumn forum, make the certificate and oaths
Which is herewith under written:_____
We certify that we have, for a number of years, known Mr. James Seay, a [illegible] of the 
United States, a citizen of Spartanburg district
Which resides near Spartanburg Village; that he
Is an aged man, and that his uprightness,
Honesty, and thoughtfulness of character, entitle
Him to the highest credibility; that his char-
Acter, as an honest and truthful man, is, and has, the finest of our acquaintances
With him being unquestionable; that he is
Unequivocally respected, not only as a good citizen
But as one of the defenders of this country, 
A faithful soldier in the Revolution. 
Sworn to and [illegible]
Before me Nov. 20th 1847
GWH Legg

Peyton Tuner
Jesse Cleveland
WW Harris
RC Poole
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State of South Carolina
Spartanburg District
I, J. B. Tolleson, Clerk of the Court of 
Common Pleas and General Sessions in
And for the district aforesaid in the State
Aforesaid, do certify that G.W.H. Legg is, and
Was at the time of the [illegilby] of the
Foregoing certificate, a Magistreate in and 
For the district aforesaid in the State
Aforesaid, that the signature purporting 
Be his appended to the foregoing certificate
Is genuine, and that full faith and credit
Aught to be given to all his official acts
As such. And I do further certify that
The signature above written purporting to
Be that of Payton Turner, Jesse Cleveland, 
Col. W.W. Harris, & Col. Robert C. Poole, are genuine, and that they are gentleman of 
The highest respectability, residing in Spar-
Tanburg Village in the district & State aforesaid. 
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
Hand and official seal of said Court. 
[illegible] at Spartanburg Court House this 
[illegible] faith day of November [illegible]
One Thousand Eight Hundred & forty-sevent. 
J. B. Tolleson
Clerk
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R. A. Waters, Print. D. Street, Bet. 9th and 10th
Power of Attorney - Revolutionary Pension Claims
Known all Men but these Presents, That I, Nancy Tucker of Spar-
Tanburg District, State of South Carolina
Hereby constitute and appoint Paul Wallace of S.C. 
My true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute my claim of Pension
For any amount of Revolutionary Penion, or Increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorize
My said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, which Certificate I wish made payable to me the said
Nancy Tucker. 
T appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I 
Might or could do were I personally present. hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my hand and seal this 9th day of March, A. D. 1852
Nancy Tucker (seal)
Signed and Sealed in the presence of 
H. Wofford
[illegible]
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Claim of 
Act of
State of
County
Be it known That on this
Day of         A.D. eighteen hundred and fifty      , before me the un-
Designed, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared
             A resident of              In said County, and
Made oath according to law that he is the 
Who was a Revolutionary Pensioner
At the rate of           Dollars per annum; that   Has been 
Informed that the said Pension ought to to increases; that he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension,
And makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use I prosecu-
Ting said claim. 
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and
Year aforesaid, before me
J. Peace
I           Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that 
          Who executed the foregoing paper, is a 
Respectable resident of this County, and is, I believe, directly interested in said claim therein set forth. 
J. Peace
I, J. B. Tolleson, Clerk of the Court in the District and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Harvey Wofford, before home the 
Foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Magistrate, in and for said County, 
Duly authorized by law to administer oaths’ and the name thereunto subscribed, is his signature. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and 
Affixed my official Seal this Ninth day of
March A.D. 1852.
J. B. Tolleson, Clerk
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Pension Office
July 25th, 1854
Sir,
The reduced of the Family [illegible] of
Samuel W. [illegible] as herewith sent to his 
Address of Gainesville, Spartanburgh District S.C.
Notwithstanding the [illegible] are not strictly in
Accordance with his affidavit made on the 30th 
Day of January 1854, is deemed satisfactory to establish 
The marriage of Nancy and John Tucker Junior 
For alleged [illegible] under the [illegible] of Mary
Land and Virginia [illegible] of the 
18th day of January, 1848 to the Hon. James A Black
[illegible] a copy of which [illegible] have [illegible]
Where is, indeed, in testimony [illegible] beyond 
The [illegible]
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The [illegible]. [illegible] such evidence of itself offers [illegible]
Grounds for a pension. In all cases the service 
Must be set forth and established, as required by the 
Regulations and which are known to you. 
Very respectfully, 
Your [illegible]
[signature]
[illegible]
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Dear 17-1903 [illegible]
To Mrs G. A. MCall
Weatherford Texas
1909 Sept. 29 Hist. To Mr. 
S. J. McCravy [illegible]
1909 Oct. 11 S. J. McCravy until
Full copies of papers not furnished
1925 July 2 Hist to Mrs. A. J. Saub

10, 709
Nancy Tucker
Service: John
Enlisted: Rejected , 18    .
Discharged: _______________, 18    .

Application filed: ________________, 18      .
The printed list of 1852
Shows reasons for [illegible]
Alleges: “For further proof”
Re-enlisted: _______________________
__________________________________

Attorney:___________________________
P.O. ________________________________
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13,542
Nancy Tucker
Widow of John
So Carolina
Hon. Has A. Black Jan 18 1803 [cross out]
Hon D. Wallace June 24 1848
Same June 28, 1852 - Hon [cross out]
J.L. Orr May 10 1854 - found
A. S Wallis April 6 1854 [cross out]
Same July 25 1854 - Hon [cross out]
J. L. Orr Feby 27 1853 [cross out]
A. S. Wallis June 26 1863 [cross out]
Same Sep 13 1855 - same [cross out]
May 23 1823 [cross out]
10739
July 7 1838
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McCall & McCall Geo A. McCall
Attorneys at Law Jim L. McCall
Weatherford, Texas Dec 1, 1903
Kind Sir:
I write kindly asking information
Of Nancy Tucker of South Carolina
Who drew a pension as the wife
Of a Mr. Tucker who fought in the 
Revolutionary War. She was the daughter
Of Joseph Wofford, who was also in [illegible]
I write to know when she drew a pension
And whatever information you may be 
Able to give me of my [illegible]
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McCall & McCall Geo A. McCall
Attorneys at Law Jim L. McCall
Weatherford, Texas
Will he thanksfully
[illegible] - they were from South
Caroline and from [illegible] the
State as was now at that time
As ninety-six district some subdivided
Very respectfully
Mr.s Geo A. McCall
202 West Oak Street
Weatherford
Texas
[stamp]
US Pension Office
Dec 5, 1903
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[Stamp]
Old War & Navy
Dec 8 1903
FILES

R 10739
Warner
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S. T. McCravy
Attorney at Law
Spartanburg, S.C.
Sept. 22, I09
Department of the Interior
Bereau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen: 
I wrote you on the 14th of September asking you for the Pension
record of John Tucker a soldier of the Revolution who enlisted from
Maryland. You sent me the pension of a John Tucker who enlisted from 
Maryland, and got his pension while a resident of Kentucky in 1833 applicatio 
Filed Nov. 24, 1828, residence at Bracken Co, Ky. That is not the JOhn
Tucker I am looking for. The one I am looking for for his pension while a
Resident of South Carolina or Georgia. He settled in South Carolina and
Afterwards moved to Ga. and I can’t learn exactly at which place he got his 
Pension. I will appreciate it very much if you will give me the information. 
The record you sent me was from file No. 31441. 
Yours truly, 
S. J. McCravy
[stamp]
U.S. Pension Office
Sept. 24, 1909
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S. T. McCravy
Attorney at Law
Spartanburg, S. C.
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions, 
Washington, D.C.
Gentleman:
Yours of Sept. 29, 1909 was duly received and contents noted. You
Have found the record I want in No. 10,739. My great grandmother was Nancy Wofford and married John Tucker a revolutionary soldier from
Maryland or Virginia. I want a copy of the whole record. Please write me
What the fees will be and I will send you a check for same at once. 
Yours truly,
S.T. [illegible signature]
[stamp]
U.S. Pension Office
Oct 2, 1909
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[illegible], S.C.
May 5, 1925
Bureau of Pensions
John Tucker, a soldier 
Of the American. Revolution
Drew a pension
While living in the
State of S.C. Where
He died.
He married Nancy
Wofford in S.C.
Some of his children
Were
Namely married E. Allen
& Samuel Tucker
& [illegible]
Please send me a 
Copy with all dates
Of his pension application
Yours truly
Mr.s A. J. Lamb
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Entree, S.C.
Jun 20, 1925
Dept. of Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
Sometime in May I wrote you for copy of Revolution
Application of John Tucker, who died in Spartanburg Dist. 
S.C. And whose wife was Nancy Wofford. Among
His six children were Samuel
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and Nancy.

Please let me hear from you at once.
Mrs. Bessie P. lamb
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Record Division
October 11, 2909
Mr. S.T McCravy
Spartanburg, S.C.
Sir: 
In response to your letter without date received the 2 instant, you are advised that owing to a lack of clerical force available for such a purpose, this Bureau is unable to furnish full copies of papers on file in the claim of John Tucker, Rej. No. 10,739, but any person desig-nated by you will be allowed to examine any copy the papers in said claim.
Very respectfully, 
Acting Commissioner
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September 19, 1909
Mr. S.T. McCravy
Spartanburg, S.C
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 33 and received the 34 instant, you are advised that in the claim, Rej. No 10,739, it is alleged that John Tucker was native of Maryland or Virginia, and enlisted in the Maryland or Virginia Line, marched to the South under General Green, was in the battle of Eurasia Springs and served until the close of the ware, after which he moved to Spartanburg District, South Carolina. 
He married in the Fell of 1791, Nancy Wofford and died in Franklin County, Georgia November 1807. She applied for pension December 16, 1847, while a resident of Spartanburg District, South Carolina. The claim was not allowed as further proof of service was required. She died in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, June 17, 1855. 
Their children were, Samuel W, born August 3, 1792: Rebecca Cillian, Martha —-(illegible) and Nancy Allen.
All [illegible] in 1856 were
Very respectfully, 
Commissioner
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Hon Jas S Orr
Feb 27 1855
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Pension Office
Feby 27, 1855
Sir, 
The additional evidence in support of the claim of Nancy Tucker, widow of John, of SC for a pension under the act of July 7, 1838 has been examined. 
This evidence consisting of the certificate from the [illegible] of the Maryland Law Office, showing that one John Tucker served in the Maryland Line from August 1 1780 to February 21st 1788, and then showing that a John Tucker served in the fifth Maryland regiment from February 9th to October 1780, and the third showing that John Tucker of the fifth Maryland regiment received land from that state for his services. There is no evidence to show which of these two John Tuckers was the one whose widow makes the pension claim. Until the claim and husband can be identified with some particular service this claim cannot be admitted. 
Hon Jas L. Orr
House of Reps.