Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4635, Andrew Baxter, N.C.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE N.C.
Baxter, Andrew
or Beaxter,
Elizabeth
NUMBER  W. 4635.

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CONTENTS [blank]
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State of Georgia
Carroll County
SS

On this nineteenth day of October one thousand  eight hundred and thirty nine [1839] personally appeared before me, James H. Rodgers, a Justice of the Inferior Court of the County and State aforesaid, Elizabeth Baxter, a resident of the said County and State aged seventy five years who being duly sworn according to law [illegible] on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pension to certain widows" that she is the widow of Andrew Baxter who was a first Lieutenant of light dragoons and served a ten months tour as a volunteer and she believes that Major Davy, since General Davy, was his officer and that General Irvin was the General that he served in different capacities sometimes as a scout sometimes in pursuit of the Enemy and reconnoiting [reconnoitering] his outpost and also that he went one trip if not more against the Cherokee Indians and that he was off and on in the service for the most of the war he was a citizen of Mecklenburgh County, North Carolina, and that while he was a first Lieutenant of light dragoons he was taken prisoner...
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as will show by his parol [sic: parole] and that he was prevented from serving actively after that time as he was never exchanged [.] The Country in which he served was from his native place to Charleston South Carolina and indeed all through those two states near the line between them he obtained for his services at one time two negroes which was given as pay for some part of his services. She has forgotten most of what she knew [.] She has heard him relate the battles in which he was engaged but does not now recollect them [.] She further declares that she was married to the said Andrew Baxter on the eighth of January (1784) seventeen hundred and eighty four [,] that her husband the said Andrew Baxter died in the month of September or October one thousand eight hundred and sixteen [1816] 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 (viz) at the time above stated [.] 

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
S/Jas. H. Rodger J.I.C
S/Elizabeth Beaxter


I James H. Rodgers, Justice of the Inferior
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Eliz. Baxter
Wd of Andrew
Ga.

Hon. W. Lumpkin
U.S.S.
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Andrew Baxter was married to Elizabeth [missing information because physical paper is torn] the 8th January1784

John Baxter was born March 2nd 17...[missing information because physical paper is torn] 

James Baxter was born August 8th 17...[missing information because physical paper is torn] and departed this life 21 Jany 1787

Thomas W. Baxter was born December 16th 1787

Andrew S. Baxter was born March 1st 1790

Cynthia Baxter was born 13th November 1792

Mary Laird Baxter was born May 8th 1794

Elizabeth Thomson Baxter was born June 28th 1796

Eli Baxter was born 17th November 1799

Richard Baxter was born 22nd Septr 1802 and departed this life 9th Septr 1807

Elizabeth Harris was born July 30th 1764
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[Page torn out of bible with the following printed words]

The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour  Jesus Christ, Newly Translated out of the Original  Greek, And with the former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.

By His Majesty's Special Command.

Appointed to be Read in CHURCES.

[seal]

EDINBURGH:
Printed by ADRIAN WATKINS His Majesty's Printer.  M.DCC.LII.
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[Following is page removed from bible with printed text]

Andrew Baxter His Bible.

My Book and Heart Shall Nevr [Never] Part.

[Hand drawn image of Revolutionary War soldier? and following handwritten words]

Andrew Baxter
Born in the Year of our Lord 1725
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I hereby certify that the two leaves hereunto attached, one taken this day from a Bible sent to this office by the Hon. Wilson Sumpkin, U.S.S. to prove the marriage of Eliz. Baxter.

By me
Henry H. [illegible last name]
Clerk [illegible] Pon Off
May 21 1840
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Georgia 7939.

Elizabeth Baxter, widow of Andrew Baxter who was a Lieutenant and Private in the Revolution. 

Husband died in Octo. 1816

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 60 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843, and 4th May 1844 when she died.

Certificate of Pension issued the [illegible] day of Sept. 1846 and sent to Nathan Leake, Present.
[Acts of March 3, 1843.] and June 17, 1844.

Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 172.

Payable to John Springer, for sole use of Mary Springer, Eliza [illegible] and Eli H. Baxter, only child [illegible]

Ex by RW Young [illegible] 16/50
Ref?
2 cefs.
[illegible numbers]

Let. to [illegible] Green
Nov 14 1846
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State of Georgia }
Carroll County } SS 
Be it known that before me Washington P Parker a Justice of the Inferior Court for said County and State personally appeared John Springer and made oath in due form of law that he is the Administrator of Elizabeth Baxter deceased widow of Andrew Baxter deceased. That he has been informed the said Andrew Baxter enlisted in the service of the United States and Served a considerable time in the Army of the Revolution that the said Elizabeth Baxter in her lifetime made a declaration setting forth his Services and filed in the Pension office and refers the department to that declaration for his services and the proofs thereto annexed [.] That the said Elizabeth Baxter deceased resided in Carroll County state of Georgia for the space of Sixteen years before her death and that previous thereto She resided in Handcock [sic: Hancock] County  State of Georgia [.] That the Said Elizabeth Baxter died in the county of Carroll and State of Georgia on the fourth day of May 1844 leaving the following named children then living viz Thomas W Baxter [,] Mary Springer formerly Mary Baxter [,] Eliza T Baxter and Eli H Baxter and the applicant who has Since qualified as her administrator he accordingly makes this Statement in order to obtain the Pension so due the said Elizabeth Baxter aforesaid for the services of her husband. the said Andrew Baxter in the Revolution [.] And that Thomas W Baxter her son has since died and left the following named children viz
Andrew Baxter [,] Mary Baxter [,] Thomas Baxter [,] Sarah Baxter [,] John Baxter [,] Leroy Baxter [,] Edwin Baxter & Richard Baxter 

Sworn to and Subscribed before me a Justice of the Inferior Court for said county this 6th day of July 1846
S/W. P. Parker J.I.C.
S/John Springer Admn
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State of Georgia }
Carroll County } SS
I Anderson Boggs Deputy Clerk of the Inferior Court for said County and State certify that satisfactory evidence was this day produced in Court that Elizabeth Baxter widow of Andrew Baxter deceased died on the fourth day of May 1844 leaving the following named Children then alive viz Thomas W Baxter [,] Mary Springer formerly Mary Baxter [,] Eliza T Baxter and Eli H Baxter, That John Springer has Since become her administrator and has qualified according to law and is Still the administrator, And that Thomas W Baxter her son has since died and left the following named children viz Andrew Baxter [,] Mary Baxter [,] Thomas [,] Sarah Baxter [,] John Baxter [,] Leroy Baxter [,] Edwin Baxter & Richard Baxter

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In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed my seal of office this Sixth day of July 1846
S/Anderson Boggs Deputy Clerk of Carroll County Court
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State of Georgia }
Carroll County } SS
Be it known that before me Jerimiah Cole a Justice of the Inferior Court for said county and State personally appeared Eliza Baxter and made oath in due form of law that she is the daughter of Elizabeth Baxter deceased widow of Andrew Baxter deceased [.] That she has been informed the said Andrew Baxter enlisted in the Service of the United States and Served a considerable time in the Army of the Revolution - that her mother the said Elizabeth Baxter in her life time made a decleration [sic] setting fourth [sic: forth] his services and filed in the pension office and refers the department to that declaration for his services and the proof thereto. That her Mother the said Elizabeth Baxter deceased resided in Carroll County State of Georgia for the space of Sixteen years before her death and that previous thereto She resided in Hancock County [.] That the said Elizabeth Baxter died in the county of Carroll and State of Georgia on the fourth day of May 1844. leaving the following named children then living viz Thomas W Baxter [,] Mary Springer formerly Mary Baxter [,] Eliza T Baxter and Eli H Baxter and the applicant accordingly makes this statement in order to obtain the pension so due her mother aforesaid for the services of her husband the said Andrew Baxter in the Revolution. The following named children are the children of Thomas W Baxter Since deceased viz Andrew, Mary, Thomas [,] Sarah, John [,] Leroy [,] Edwin and Richard Baxter 

Sworn to and Subscribed before me a Justice of the Inferior Court for said County this 22nd day of August 1846
S/Jeremiah Cole J I C
S/Eliza T Baxter


State of Georgia }
Carroll County } SS
I William A Hendon Clerk of the Inferior Court for Said County and State Certify that Satisfactory evidence was this day produced in Court that Elizabeth
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Baxter widow of Andrew Baxter deceased died on the fourth day of May 1844 leaving the following named children then a live [sic] viz Thomas W Baxter [,] Mary Springer formerly Mary Baxter [,] Eliza T Baxter and Eli H Baxter. And that the following named children are the children of Thomas W Baxter Since deceased viz. Andrew [,] Mary [,] Thomas [,] Sarah [,] John [,] Leroy [,] Edwin and Richard Baxter.

[seal]
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 22nd of August 1846
S/William A Hendon, Clk, I,C
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November 1, 1934

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BA-J/EEL
Thomas Bailey - S. 21627
Andrew Baxter - W. 4635

Mr. Joseph E Hart, Jr.
John Jay Hall, Columbia University
New York, New York

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of a large number of Revolutionary War soldiers.

Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land which have been made to the United States based upon service in that war.

There are no claims for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of Oliver Hart, Samuel Townsend, Alexander Moore, William Irwin, Nathaniel Irwin, Isaac Pearson or Robert Caldwell, as described by you, or of Joseph B. Seabrook, Benjamin Seabrook, Samuel Neely, Reuben Withers and Randolph Withers. No records of James Clark, John Townsend, John Reynolds, and Richard Springs could be identified with the information given. These names have been searched under all spellings. The records of Andrew Baxter and Thomas Bailey are given herein as found in the claims for pension based upon their service in the Revolutionary War.

Thomas Baily
S. 21627

Thomas Baily was born in Sussex County, Virginia. The date of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.

While residing in Sussex County, Virginia he enlisted December 25, 1775, served in Captain Meal Wall's Company, Colonel Parker's Virginia Regiment, was in the battle of Norfolk and in two skirmishes with the troops of Governor Dunmore and was discharged in May, 1776: he enlisted in August, 1776, and served four months as orderly sergeant in Captain Grey Judkins' Virginia Company: he enlisted in November, 1777, served two months in Captain Lawrence Smith's Virginia Company and was stationed at Portsmouth, Virginia: he enlisted in January or February, 1778, and
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served until October, 1780, as an artificer in Captain Lawrence House's Company in a regiment of Virginia State Artillery: during this service he was in an action at Hampton Fort in May, 1779, when the Americans repulsed the British who were attempting to land from their fleet: he enlisted in November, 1780, and served six weeks in Captain Green Hill's Virginia Company: and in April, 1781, he was in an engagement at the town of Hood on the James River.

Thomas Baily was allowed pension on his application executed March 26, 1833, at which tie he was aged seventy-seven year sand resided in York District, South Carolina.

He died in said York District, date not given.

In 1852, William Bailey (as he signed) made affidavit in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and stated that he was the grandson of Thomas "Bailey" Revolutionary War soldier. The name of the wife of Thomas Baily and the names of the parents of William Bailey are not shown.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Thomas Baily (S. 21627), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:

Thomas Baily, Certificate No. 13673, issued May 17, 1833, rate $144 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, South Carolina Agency.

Andrew Baxter
W. 4635

The place of birth and the names of the parents of Andrew Baxter are not shown.

While residing in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Andrew Baxter enlisted about the middle or toward the last of the Revolutionary War and served three months as a private in Captain Martin's Company under Major Davis in the North Carolina Troops; he again enlisted and served in Captain Martin's Company, Colonel Wade Hampton's Regiment: was appointed 1" lieutenant and served in Captain Foster's Company, Colonel Henry Hampton's South Carolina Regiment of Dragoons; he was in the battles of Hanging Rock, at 

[handwritten note in left margin: There were Capt Martin's in both NC & SC Troops.]

[handwritten note in bottom margin: he did not say SC Regt. so did not use it.]


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the taking of Fort Granby and went on an expedition against the Cherokee Indians. Andrew Baxter was taken prisoner at Dorchester, near Charleston, South Carolina, and confined in Charleston, length of time held in captivity not shown: he received a parole and did not re-enter the service. No dates are given for any of his services.

Andrew Baxter married January 8, 1784, Elizabeth, daughter of Major Thomas Harris, of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was born July 30, 1764.

After their marriage soldier and his wife moved to the state of Georgia in which state, near Milledgeville, Baldwin County, he died October 4, 1816.

Pension was allowed Elizabeth, widow of Andrew Baxter, on her application executed October 18, 1839, at which time she was residing at the home of William G. Springer in Carroll County, Georgia; no relationship of William G. Springer to the widow was stated.

.She died May 4, 1844, in Carroll County, Georgia, where she had resided for sixteen years and previous thereto in Hancock County, that state. 

The names of the following children of Andrew and Elizabeth Baxter are shown:

John Baxter        born March    2, 17-- (torn).
James Baxter         "    August   8, 17-- (").
                           died January 21, 1787.
Thomas W. Baxter born December 16, 1787, in 1839 made affidavit in Clark County, Georgia, died after his mother, date not shown.
Andrew S. Baxter   "   March   1, 1790.
Cynthia Baxter       " November 13, 1792.
Mary Laird Baxter  "  May    8, 1794, married -- Springer.
Elizabeth Thomson Baxter " June 26, 1796.
Eli Baxter or Eli H. Baxter " November 17, 1799.
Richard Baxter " September 22 ,1802,
                      died   "   9, 1807.

The following data was also shown:
Andrew Baxter  born "in the year of our Lord 1725."
Frances Baxter " February 10, 1785.

[handwritten note in bottom margin: I think was probably sol's father - as sol. is called -Jr- in Heitman.]


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The following children of Andrew and Elizabeth Baxter survived their mother: Thomas W. Baxter, Mary Springer, Eliza T. Baxter and Eli H. Baxter.

As stated above Thomas W. Baxter died after his mother. He left the following children:  Andrew, Mary, Thomas, Sarah, John, Leroy, Edwin and Richard Baxter. The name of the wife of Thomas W. Baxter was not stated.

One John Springer was administrator of the estate of the widow, Elizabeth Baxter: his relationship to Mary Springer, daughter of the soldier, was not shown.

In 1851, Eliza Baxter was granted Letters of Administration on the estate of Elizabeth Baxter. by the court of Carroll County, Georgia.

There are no further family data.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to the Administrator.
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11094. [underline] Increase. [/underline]
Georgia.
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Elizabeth Baxter dec'd 
Widow of Andrew Baxter who was a pensioner under the Act of [blank] and who died on the October 1816 of Carroll Co in the State of Georgia who was a priv. & Lieut. Do [illegible] in the ---- commanded by Captain ----------- of the Reg't. commanded by Genl Davy in the Revolution line for 3 mos from 18" Liet Dragoon,
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Inscribed on the Roll of Savannah at the rate of 310 Dollars 00. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Novem 1850 and Sent to R. W. Young, present
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Increased from 
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Total amount, $60.00
Payable to only Surviving children ___________

[intentional brackets as printed]
[Act July 7, 1838.]

Recorded by J. P. Chase Clerk,
Book D    Vol. 1     Page 317
317
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Widow died May 4" 1844

Revy WIDOW, &c.
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File No. 4635
Eliz'th. Baxter
Wid.
Andrew Baxter
Lieut. Rev: War
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Act: Mch. 3"/43, June 17"/44
Index: - Vol. A,    Page 30

[intentional brackets as printed]
[Arrangement of 1870.]


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Nov 1-Hist to Joseph Hart. Jr. EEL. Letter
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case of Thos. Baily
S. 21627.
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Testimonials.







Hon. W. Lumpkin
H. R.
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Georgia }
Clarke County }
Personally appeared before me, Sam'l Frost. an acting Justice Peace for the Two hundred & Sixteenth District of Georgia Malitia [sic], Thomas W Baxter, & Ann Wiley who being duly Sworn, depose & say, that they were acquainted with Andrew Baxter Deceased, (the husband of Elizabeth Baxter the applicant for a Pension according to the Act of Congress passed 7th July 1838 Entitled an act, granting half pay & pensions to Certain Widows) and that they were present at the time of his decease, which took place, on or about the 4th of October in the year One thousand Eight hundred & sixteen at the Residence of Ann Wiley, near Milledgeville, in the County of Baldwin & State of Georgia. ~
S/Thom Baxter
S/Ann Wiley

Sworn to & Subscribed before me this 23rd. May 1839. -
S/Sam'l. Frost J. P.
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Georgia }
Cass County }
Personally appeared before me Henry Loyless, an acting Justice of the Inferior Court for the County and State aforesaid Hugh Brewster who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he was in his youth a citizen of Mecklenburgh [sic] County in the State of North Carolina that he is now upwards of Eighty years of age. that he was in his youth well acquainted with Andrew Baxter of the County & State last aforesaid and that the said Baxter was the Junior of deponent as deponent believes. and that he the said Andrew Baxter was a soldier in the War of the Revolution. that he entered the army during the latter part of the service as a private soldier under Captain Martin in Major Davys. Battalion and served three months: and that he Baxter afterwards served a term of Ten Months as a first Lieutenant under Capt. Martin in Col Wade Hamptons Regiment. They were termed "Light Dragoons. State Troops.", Baxter was always a very proud and energetic soldier & Officer. and that the said Baxter was taken prisoner by the British and kept in confinement in Charleston for some length of time. and has no knowledge of his being in the service afterwards. And that sometime after the war closed, he was, previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, married to the daughter of Thomas Harris Esq of Mecklenburgh [sic] County and State of North Carolina. but. does not know the given name of the Lady.

Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 25th day of October 1839.
S/Henry Loyless J.I.C. }
Hugh [his mark. X] Brewster
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Georgia }
Cass County }
I George B  Russell Clerk of the Inferior Court of the County and state aforesaid do hereby Certify that Henry Loyless who has witnessed above affidavit is a Justice of the Inferior Court of the said County and state and autherized [sic] to administer oaths and that due credit should be Given to his acts as such and that foregoing is in due form of Law

Given under my hand and private seal there being no seal of Office this the Twenty fifth day of October eighteen hundred and thirty Nine

[private seal LS]
S/George B Russell C. I. C
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No 2
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Georgia }
Campbell County }
Personally appeared before me Alfried .J. Camp an acting Justice of the Inferior Court for the above County and State William Brewster Senr. who being Duly Sworn Deposeth & Saith that he was in his youth a Citizen of the State of the State [sic] of North Carolina Mecklenburgh [sic] County and that he is Now upwards of Eighty Two years of age [.] that he was in his youth well acquainted with Andrew Baxter of Said County and State and that Andrew Baxter was somewhat his senior and that he the said Andrew Baxter was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution that he entered the army at or about the time it was half Through [.] that he Served in different Capassities [sic: capacities] and that he was in different Corps Sometimes Serving as a Soldier and Some times as an officer [.] that he was at one time as high in office as Captain or first Lieutenant of Light Dragoons but I am unable from Length of Time and Loss of Memory to State the names of any of his officers on the Corps in which he Searved [sic: served] [.] he also [crossed out: searved] says that he was accounted as good & active Soldier and officer and that he was taken Prisoner by the Brittish [sic] and kept for Some Considerable Length of time in Charleston South Carolina and this Deponent further States that he was Discharged upon parole from Charleston and then he returned to Mecklenburgh [sic] this Deponent went to See him to Learn the news and he further States that
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the Said Andrew Baxter was not again in active Service on account of his parole [.] he further States that he Knew Elizabeth Harris Daughter of Thomas Harris Esquire of Said County and State of North Carolina who was afterwards Married to the Said Andrew Baxter and who is the person now about to make application for a pention [sic: pension] under an act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 Entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to Certain Widows and that although this Deponent was not present at their marriage [,] yet from Common report he Knows they were married having acquainted with Boath [sic: both] the parties previous to and after their marriage and that they were not married until after the peace with Great Britain but before the first of January 1794

Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 11th day of October 1839
S/A. J. Camp
William [his mark I] Brewster


Georgia }
Campbell County }
I. Edward P Boman Clerk of The Inferior Court of the Said County & State do hereby Certify that Alfried J. Camp Who has Witnessed the above affidavit is a Justice of the Inferior Court of the Said County & State and authorized to administer Oaths and that due Credit Should be given to his acts as Such and that the foregoing is in due form of Law
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Given under my hand private Seal there being no Seal of office this 11th day of October 1839
[seal]
S/Edward P. Bomar C. I. C
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Payment to be made at Savannah by James S. Morel Agent for paying pensioners, in the Agency of Georgia
[squiggly line all the way down the page]


Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book D  Volume 12   Page 317 172 by
J. P. Chase Clerk.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Claim for Military Service.
[underline] Increased from $60. per annum. [/underline]
I certify that, in conformity with the laws of the United States, of the 7 July 1838, 3rd March 1843 & 17 June 1844, the pension of Elizabeth Baxter, deceased widow of Andrew Baxter, who was a private and Lieutenant of Dragoons in the Revolution, has been increased, Sixty, to Three hundred and ten dollars per annum, from 4th March 1836, to 4th March 1841, and from 4th March 1843 to 4th May 1844, when she died, payable to her only surviving children, to wit, Thomas W. Baxter, Mary Springer, Eliza T. Baxter, & Eli H. Baxter, after deducting what has been paid at the rate of Sixty dollars per annum.

Given at the Department of the Interior, this 29th. day of November one thousand eight hundred and [crossed out: forty] fifty
[crossed out: Alex H. H. Stuart]
Secretary of the Interior.

S/Jas. E. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions.
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7939.
Georgia.
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Elizabeth Baxter, dec'd
widow of Andrew Baxter who was a private & Lieut Dragoon in the Revolution 
3 mos private
18 " Lieut Dragoons
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 310 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. & end 4 May 1844, when she died
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Certificate of Pension issued the 29th day of Novr. '50 and sent to R. W. Young Present
Increased from $60.00
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[intentional brackets as printed] 
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]

Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2     Page 172
Payable to her only surviving children, back of this file.




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Reputed
only surviving, children, viz.
Thos W. Baxter
Mary Springer
Eliza T. Baxter
Eli H. Baxter.
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Georgia }
Carroll County }
Know all men by these presents that we Eliza Baxter and James H Rodgers acknowledge ourselves Jointly and severally bound unto their honor's the Justices of the Inferior Court and their Successors in office in the Just and full sum of five Thousand dollars for the Sum payment of which sum we bind ourselves our heirs administrators and assigns Jointly and Severally firmly by this presents Sealed with our Seals and dated this 19th March 1851

The condition of the above obligation is Such that where as the above bound Eliza Baxter was this day appoint Administrators of the Estate of Elizabeth Baxter Decd now if the above bound Eliza Baxter does well and Truly Administer on all and Singular the Effect of said deceased and do all other things which the Law requires and the Terms reposed in her [sic: here?] then this obligation to be void Else to remain in full force and Virtue 
S/Eliza Baxter [private seal]
S/Jas H Rodgers [private seal]
Test A. Boggs C.C.O


I do hereby certify that the above and forgoing [sic] is a True coppy [sic] of the orrignal [sic] Bond in my office [.] Given under my hand and seal of office at Carrolton Georgia this 19 March 1854
S/A. Boggs, C.C.O
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GEORGIA,  [blank] County.
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By the Honorable the Justices of the Inferior Court of said County, sitting as a Court of Ordinary.  
To Eliza Baxter
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Whereas Elizabeth Baxter late of said county, deceased, died intestate, having while she lived, and at the time of her death, divers [sic: diverse] goods, chattels, rights, credits, lands and tenements within the county aforesaid, by means whereof the full disposition and power of granting the administration of all and singular, the goods, chattels, rights, credits, lands, and tenements of the said deceased, and also a final dismission from the same, to the Court aforesaid, does of right belong; and said Court desiring that the goods, chattels, rights, credits, lands, and tenements of said deceased, may be well and truly administered, and legally disposed of, do hereby grant unto Eliza Baxter
administrator
full power, by the tenure of these presents, to administer the goods, chattels, rights, credits, lands, and tenements of said deceased, which to her in her life time, and at the time of her death, did belong; and to ask, demand, sue for, recover and receive the same, and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound, so far forth as her assets will extend, according to law, and then the balance justly to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceased. And the said Eliza Baxter having given bond and security, and taken the oath, and performed all other requisites, ordained, constituted, and appointed administrator of all and singular the goods, chattels, rights, lands and tenements of said deceased.

Witness The Honorable A J Boggs one of the Justices of said Court of Ordinary, this 19th day of March 1851
S/A. Boggs C.C.O. [personal seal L.S.]
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Georgia }
Carroll County }
I (A Boggs Clerk of the court of Ordinary of said county do hereby certify that the within and foregoing is a True Coppy [sic] of the original Letters Granted to Eliza Baxter [.] Given under my hand and seal of office at Carrolton Georgia this 19th March 1851
[seal]
S/A. Boggs, C,C,O
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Look on Mis. Gnd. for alitto
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And'w Baxter d. 1816.
Elizabeth - m. 84

10 mo. Lieut Cao.
and d w.
par as Lieut. 23 NCar. '82 of N.C.
3 mo pri.

or. fam ug ug - nc pt
when the 10 mo time began

01   " 8 -
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Ga: act 1838 - 6475
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Eliz. Baxter, wid. of Andrew - Let to Hon. W. Lumpkin 21 Dec '39 - & 23 Mar 1840 - 
H. W. Lumpkin - May 22. '40.

Let to Hon. A. H. Stephens Decr 27' 4
"   "   " H. A. Haralson 19. June 1844
"  "  same feb 26. 1845.
" N. Locke Nov. 18. '45
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11.094
Georgia
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Elizabeth Baxter decd 
Widow of Andrew who was a pensioner under the Act of ~ and who died in the Month of Oct 1816 of Carroll Co. in the State of Georgia who was a pri. Lieut in the Dragoons commanded by Captain ~ of the Regt commanded by Genl Davy in the Revolution line for ~
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Inscribed on the Roll of Savannah at the rate of $400 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of March 1837 and sent to R. W. Young Present
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Total amount,
Increased from $60
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[intentional brackets as printed.]
[Act July 7, 1838.]

Recorded by H R Weightman Clerk,
Book D.   Vol. 1     Page 317
317
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[Geor]gia
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Elizabeth Baxter decd
widow of Andrew NC" who was a pri & Lieut of Dragoon. in the Revolution
Incd from $60
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 400 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. & Endg 4" May 1844
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Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of March 1837 and sent to R. W. Young 
Present
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[intentional brackets as printed]
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]

Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 2.     Page 172

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11094.
Georgia.
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Elizabeth Baxter, dec'd
Widow of Andrew Baxter who was a pensioner under the Act of ~ and who died in the month of Octo. 1816 of Carroll in the State of Georgia ~ who was a Lt & Pri in the ~ commanded by Captain ~ of the Regt commanded by Genl. Davy in the Revolution line for 3 mo. Lt. 3 mo Private ~
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Inscribed on the Roll of Savannah at the rate of 60 Dollars ~~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of Sept. 1846. and sent to Nathan Leake Esq. Present.
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Total amount, $300.~~
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[intentional brackets as printed.]
[Act July 7, 1838.]

Recorded by D. Henrywood Clerk,
Book D.    Vol. 1.    Page 317. ~

Payable to John Springer, for so [illegible in page tear] of Mary Springer, Eliza T. [illegible in page tear]
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Ded. 19, 1839


Hon. W. Lumpkin,
H. R.


James L. Edwards Esquire
Pension Office
Washington
Page 41

Washington Dec. 19th. 1839.

J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Commr. of Pensions

Sir
I herewith enclose you a Testimonial Connected with the claim of Mrs. Elizabeth Baxter - which I referred to at the time of sending the other papers - as being mislaid.

Very Respectfully
Yr. Obt. Servt.
Wilson Lumpkin
Page 42

√ No 1  6475
Elizabeth Baxter 
widow of Andrew
Ga
Act 7 July 1838
M. 1784 - died 1816
Widow died 4 May 1844

9036.
1206


3 mos pri               $10
3 mos Lt Dragoons  50
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$60
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also 3d. March 1843
and 17 June 1844
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Issue to John Springer for the exclusive use of [crossed out] Mary Springer, Eliza T. Baxter & Eli H. Baxter
[crossed out: Hon. W. Lumpkin
Senate US]
Nathan Leake
Page 43

Court of Carroll County and State of Georgia do hereby certify that the applicant is unable to attend at the regular Court from bodily infirmity and that this deposition is taken at her residence. Given under my hand the day and date above written
S/Jas H Rodgers J.I.C


State of Georgia }
Carroll County }
I William L. Parr Deputy Clerk of the Inferior Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that James H Rodgers who has witnessed the above affidavit is a Justice of the Inferior Court of the said County and State and authorised [sic] to administer oaths and that due Credit that the should be given to his acts as such and that the foregoing is in due form of law

[seal] 
Given under my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this nineteenth day of October Eighteen hundred and thirty nine.
S/Wm L Pall, D, Clk, E.I.C.
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Washington Nov. 19th 1850

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Comr. of Pensions

Sir
I respectfully present for your Consideration the Case of Elizabeth Baxter (the widow of Andrew) On the Geo [illegible] Roll, pensioned under the Act of 1836 & Continued under the Act of 1843.

The children of Mrs. Baxter Claim an increase, to a full pension and the arrears thereon, alledging [sic: alleging] that Their Mother should have received the same, - Andrew Baxter their father having served more than two years as a Lieut. of Dragoons, - a fact Clearly shown by the evidence now on file upon which she was originally granted a pension - 

Very respectfully
Your Obt Svt.
R. W. Young
Agent
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Aug 12 '46
om
Add by con.
Elizabeth Baxter


Hon J. L. Edwards
Commr of Pensions
Present.
Page 46

Washington Augt 12 1846

Sir
Herewith I enclose the certificate of the court of Carroll Co Georgia. in relation to the time of death, name of heirs &c. in the case of Elizabeth Baxter of that state, an applicant for pension under the law of 1836. & in whose case you had proposed to allow for 3 months as Lieut. of dragoons & 3 mo: as private. The enclosed is submitted for your examination &c

I am Sir Very Respectfully
Your most Obt servant.
Nathan Leake




Hon J. L. Edwards
Comr of Pensions
Present.
Page 47

Increase

Elizabeth Baxter ded, wid of Andw.
Georgia - 
Act 7 ~ July 1838 & 3rd Mch 1843 - & 17 June '44

Add: Pri. 3 mo.   $10.00
Lieut. Dragoons. 18 mos 300.
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$310.00

per ann. from 4th Mch 1836 to 4th May, 1844, when she died, except 2 yr from 4 Mch '41 to 4 Mch '43 -

Payable to [crossed out: John Springer, A] Thos. W. Baxter, Mary Springer, Eliza T. Baxter, & Eli H. Baxter, her only surviving children.

Cert. sent to 
R. W. Young
Present.
Page 48

Washington March 19th 1840.

J. L. Edwards Esqr.

Sir
I herewith send you an additional affidavit - in support of the application of Mrs. Elizabeth Baxter for a pension, under the existing laws of the United States. She be pleased to hear from you on the subject, after you shall have examined the same.

Very Respectfully
Yr. Obt. Sevt.
Wilson Lumpkin
Page 49

Nov 4. 1846
Addl by com 
Elizabeth Baxter

[round stamp: RICHMOND VA
NOV [illegible] ]

[stamp: 5]

Col J. L. Edwards
Commr. of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
Page 50

Richd. 29 Oct. "46

Col. J. L. Edwards
Washington

Dr Sir.
I enclose you, the affidavit of Mrs Eliz: Baxters child about the death of her mother from No. Car, under act 4 July 1836. 

Also the certificate of court as to the facts of the death - & the names of the children.

pr. former letter admitted 3 months as a Lieut of Dragoons & 3 months as a private.

I am yrs vy Respectfully
Thomas Green
Page 51

Ho Reps W. S. 4th May 1844

Dear Sir, 
The accompanying letter of Mr. A M McCain of Georgia requests my attention to an application suspension which he says has been filed in your office in behalf of Elizabeth Baxter the wife a Andrew Baxter an officer in the revolutionary war. Will you please give it your attention and inform me whether she is entitled to pension & how much &c &c. and if not what are the objections to her papers - Your early attention will much oblige Yours respectfully
H A Haralson

Hon James L Edwards
Comr. of Pensions 
Washington D. C.

Please return with your answer Mr McCain's letter ~
Page 52

44 Washington Act 24/50
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R. W. Young

Appeals from the decision of the Comr of Pensions in the case of Elizabeth Baxter, a pensioner on the Georgia Roll. &c

Ga - ad 43  W. 7939



√
Refd. to Comr of Pensions
for a Report
Dep Interior -
Nov 9. 1850
Page 53

Washington Oct 24th 1850.

Sir
I respectfully appeal to your Authority in the case of Elizabeth Baxter now a pensioner on the Geo'a Roll at $60 per annum, under the Act of July the 4th 1836, as the widow of Andrew Baxter, who was a Lieut. in the war of the Revolution.

Mrs. Baxter claims an increase of pension, and was addressed the enclosed letter to Comr. of Pensions, requesting him to allow me, as her Agent to examine the papers on file in the Pension office upon which she was pensioned. This the Comr. has positively refused to do; and I am therefore Constrained to appeal to your authority, to enable me by examination of the evidence on file, to place my Clients case in proper form forgone Consideration -

Very respectfully 
Your Obt sevt
R. W. Young



To the Secty of the Interior -
Page 54

Ho Reps W. S. 24th. Feby 1845 -

Sir,
Please inform me what has been done in the case alluded to in the accompanying letter of Mr. A M McCain - as well as all the information asked. And if the claim has not yet been allowed please give me the objections.

I think I have had a letter from you last spring upon the subject which was forwarded to Mr McCain but from his letter I infer that some action has been had in the premises since that time.

With great respect
I am yours &c
H A Haralson

Hon J. L. Edwards
Comr. of Pensions
Washington DC.

Please return Mr McCains letter with your answer-
Page 55

Mead
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Senate Chamber
Washington Dec. 17th. 1839.

J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of the Pension office.

Sir
I herewith enclose for your examination, The papers in two cases, of widows Considered to be entitled to pensions, under existing laws of the U. S. - In the case of Mrs. Baxter - The papers to sustain her claim - [crossed out: Is] ^are 1st. the Parole of her dec'd husband. 2d. Mrs. Baxters declaration, 3d. Mrs. Baxters affidavit. 4th. Hugh Brewsters affidavit. 5th. Wm. G. Springers affidavit. Claiming I presume under the act of 1838. A paper (which I have mislaid) proves Mr. Baxters death &c. The witnesses are all persons of high respectability.

The claim of Mrs. Mead - is forwarded to me, with the support only, of the pension Certificate of her dec'd. husband Minor Mead. After examining these papers, you will please to Communicate to me the result. And furnish me with such forms as your office may afford - for the guidance of these applicants - 

I am very Respectfully
Yr. Oct. Servt.
Wilson Lumpkin
Page 57

The Bible in this case was delivered to the Hon. A. H. Chappell June 26. 1844. See his receipt on file. -
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Elizabeth Baxter Ga:
No. 3 ~
Page 59

Capt. Triplett
In every case like this the Agent must ^have a letter from the claimant or a power of attorney, and without such a paper no examination will be had.
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Comptrollers Office
Nov 28th 1844
I William T Collins Comptroller of Public Accts in and for the State of North Carolina do hereby Certify that the name of Andrew Baxter appears on the Books of this office as having received a Specia Certificate issued in his favor for Six pounds Fifteen Shillings (₤6.15) - also one other certificate issued for Twenty Pounds Seventeen shillings and Six pence (₤20.17.6) as will appear in Book No 10. No of Certificates (No 6019 & 605b) Also one other Certificate for Sixteen Pounds Ten Shillings (₤16.10) as will appear in Book No 23. No of Certificates (20) all of which appears to have been for Military Services, given under my hand and seal this 28th Nov 1844
Wm. Collins Compt

[several math figures]
Page 61

Oct. 20. 1845.
Addl by con
Andrew Baxter.

Hon J. L. Edwards
Comr of Pensions
Washington
Page 62

Washington Oct. 18. 1845.

Sir
I enclose to you herewith further evidence of the service of Andrew Baxter who served as pri & Lieut. from the proof on file with the enclosed it is thought by the agent who employs me to attend to the case it will appear that his service for about 1 Year as Lieut of draggons [sic: dragoons] & 3 mo as private of dragoons will be made out satisfactory to the department, in which event it is desired that the certificate will be sent to me & thus oblige -

Very Respectfully.
Your obt Servant,
Nathan Leake
Page 63

Georgia }
Carroll County }
Carroll Superior Court Sitting for Ordinary purposes
March Term 1851
It appearing to the court Eliza Baxter has made application by citation for Letters of Administration on the Estate of Elizabeth Baxter deceased and no objections have been filed

It is therefore ordered by the court that the Clerk Issue Letters of Administration to said applicant on her giving Bond and Security in Terms of the Law in Such cases made and provided
S/James F. Garrison, J,I,C
S/F. C Dimand, J,I,C
S/A, J, Boggess J,I,C

A Gen Extract from the merits of the court of Ordinary [.] Given under my hand and Seal of office at Carrolton Georgia this 19th March 1851
S/A. Boggs, C, C, O
Page 64

Elizabeth Baxter. widow of Andrew: on the Georgia Roll, and pensioned in 1846 under the act of 1836. and continued under the act of 1843. Mrs. Baxter is now living and resides in Carroll County Geo'a.
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R. W. Young
Agent
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Rotherwood Ga Oct 8th 1832

Hon J. L. Edwards. Commissioner of Pensions

Sir
You will be pleased to allow my Agent R. W. Young Washington D.C. to examine the papers on file in your office upon which a pension was originally granted to Elizabeth Baxter

Elizabeth Baxter
Page 66

[left margin]
Capt Triplett says this should be allowed for 2 yrs as Lieut.



[right]
Increase
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Elizabeth Baxter, 
widow of Andrew.
Georgia.
Acts 7 July '38. 3 March '43 & 17 June '44.
Admd. 2 yrs Lieut Dragoons $400 per annum from the 4 March 1836 to 4 May 1844 when she died. (except 2 yrs).
Payable to Eliza Baxter Adm'x. for the benefit of Thos. W. Baxter [,] Mary Springer, Eliza Baxter & Eli H. Baxter only children


Cert to 
R. W. Young
Present.
Page 67

State of Alabama }
Benton County }
Personaly [sic: personally] appeared before me Albert Alexander an acting Justice of the peace for said County and state George Alexander who after being duly qualified deposeth and saith that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and is nearly seventy six years old and that he was personally acquainted with Andrew Baxter of Mecklenburg County North Carolina and that said Baxter was older than deponent [.] says does not Recollect the day nor month that he entered the service But on the tenth of July seventeen hundred and Eighty he was engadged [sic: engaged] with him the said Baxter as a private in the Battle of Hanging Rock in North Carolina in Captain Martins Company of volunteers Major Davie, Battalion (afterwards General Davie) & three months men and that said Battalion was dicharged [sic: discharged] in August of seventeen hundred and Eighty and said Baxter entered for as a first Lieutenant in Captain fosters Company of ten months men in March Seventeen hundred and Eighty one in Colonel Henry Hamptons Regiment and Genal [sic: General] Sumpters {sic: Sumter] Brigade of state Troops of South Carolina Rendavous'd [sic: rendezvoused] at Whims Borough in South Carolina [.] they march'd said place and took fort granby on Congaree River and that he was taken prisoner at Dorchester twenty miles from Charleston South Carolina and that [crossed out] he was confined in Charleston a Considerable time and served
Page 68

no more during the war in Both Troops he served as a light draggon [sic: dragoon]: this deponent further saith that said Baxter married Elizabeth Haris [sic: Harris] [crossed out] Daughter of Major Thomas Haris [sic] of Mecklenburg County North Carolina he believes in January seventeen Hundred and Eighty four previous to the first of January seventeen Hundred and ninety four [.] Shortly after his marriage he emigrated to Georgia and then since in Georgia and knew them be the same [.] he thinks he died about the year Eighteen Hundred sixteen or seventeen and ^that the applicant is the widow of Andrew Baxter Dec'd, Sworn to and subscribed ^before me this third day of March Eighteen hundred and forty
S/Albert Alexander JP 
S/George Alexander 


State of Alabama }
Benton County }
I, Matthew M. Houston clerk of the Court Court in and for said County do hereby certify that Albert Alexander whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit is and was at the Time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Benton County and
Page 69

that due faith and credit should and ought to be given to all his official acts as such

Given under my hand and seal of office at office in the Town of Jacksonville This the sixth day of March In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Forty
M. M. Houston Clerk C. C
Benton Co. Ala.
By W. B. Hollinsworth D.C.
Page 70

Payment to be made at Savannah by H. W. Mercer Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Georgia 

Payable on the 4th September and 4th March

Recorded in the Pension Office, in 
Book A.   Vol. 2.   Page

D. H. Wood Clerk.


Duplicate.
Page 71

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I certify that in conformity with the acts of March 3, 1843, }
and June 7. 1844 }
Elizabeth Baxter, dec'd, of Georgia - widow of Andrew Baxter, ----- who was a Lieutenant & Private in the Revolution and died on the ~ day of October 1816,  is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Sixty - dollars and -- cents per annum commencing on the 4th March 1843, and terminating on the 4th. May 1844: [crossed out: unless the Pensioner married or died before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.]
when she died, payable to John Springer, [illegible] of Mary Springer, Eliza F. and Eli. H. Baxter, only Children. -

Given at the War Office of the United States, this 5th day of Sept. one thousand eight hundred and 46.

Examined and Countersigned.
Secretary of War.
Commissioner of Pensions.


Duplicate.
Page 72

No 4
Page 73

State of Georgia }
Carroll County }
Personally appeared before me James H Rodgers a Justice of the Inferior Court for the above County and State William G Springer who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he has been acquainted intimately with Elizabeth Baxter the widow of Andrew Baxter deceased (who is the person now making application for a pension under the act of Congress passed July seventh one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight entitled an act granting half pay and pension to certain Widows) that he has known her ever since the fall of the year one thousand eight hundred and Seven and knew her at the time of the death of her husband in the fall of the year one thousand eight hundred and sixteen [.] that she has remained a widow ever since [.] that she has all the time lived near to him and the most of the time with him and that she now resides in his family.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th of October 1839
S/Jas H Rodgers JIC
S/Wm G Springer

Andrew Baxter was married to Elizabeth Harris the 8th of January 1784
I James H Rodgers a Justice of the Inferior
Page 74

Court of Carroll County State of Georgia do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the family Record which was submitted to me by Mrs Elizabeth Baxter and who says she has had it in her possession ever since soon after she was married and that the entry is a correct one. Given under my hand this 19th of October 1839.
S/Jas H Rodgers JIC


State of Georgia }
Carroll County }
I William L Parr Deputy Clerk of the Inferior Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that James H Rodgers who has witnessed the above affidavid [sic: affidavit] is a Justice of the Inferior Court of the said County and State and authorised [sic] to administer oaths and that due credit should be given to his acts as such ant that the foregoing is in due form of law.

[seal]
Given under my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this nineteenth day of October Eighteen hundred and thirty nine
S/Wm L Parr. D., Clk, I,C
Page 75

Payment to be made at Savannah by H. W. Mercer Agent for paying Pensioners in the Agency of Georgia 

Payable on the 4th March, and 4th September in each year.

Recorded in the Pension Office in Book D.   Vol. 1.    Page [blank] by
D. H. Wood  Clerk.
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Duplicate.
Page 76

WAR DEPARTMENT
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Elizabeth Baxter, dec'd, late of Georgia widow of Andrew Baxter who was a Lieutenant & Private in the Rev. and died on the -- day of October 1816 - is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of sixty - dollars and -- cents per annum, commencing on the 4th March 1836 and terminating on the 4th of March, 1841, unless the Pensioner married or died before the above mentioned date; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death, payable to John Springer, for Sole are of Mary Springer, Eliza F. & Eli H. Baxter, only children. ~

Given at the War Office of the United States, this Fifth day of September one thousand eight hundred and Forty six.

Examined and Countersigned. }
Secretary of War.
Commissioner of Pensions.


Duplicate.