Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5600, William Akins, N. C. S. C.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
N. C. 
S. C.

Akins, William
Elizabeth

NUMBER
W. 5600
B.L. Wt 30.624-160-55

CONTENTS
This envelope includes FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO
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Send to Pen Agent 23. March 184 [illegible]
To Huntsville Alabama from 4th Sept 1939 - 13 April 1840. Modification to W H Estill Jacksonville Ala
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6th April 1838 from 4 Sept 1839 to 4 March 1840 Agents notified 10 March 1841
Let to Hon R. Chapman Mar 25 1842
Letter to W H Estill Esq @ and 3rd auditor. June 16th 1842

Paid as above from Sept 4th 1840 to Mar 29th 1841 Agt notified July 11th 1842

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Alabama Huntsville
Georgia 16.099
William Akins of Morgan in the State of Georgia who was a pri & St in the company commanded by Captain Sharp of the Regt commanded by Col. Alexander in the North Ca [North Carolina]
line for 24 months

Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia at the rate of 179 Dollars 99 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831

Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of July '33 and sent to J. W. Porter Madison Ga
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 359.98
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept " 89.994
$449.974
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by Wm Miller Clerk
Book E. Vol. 6. Page 85
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Declaration in Order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress on the 7th June 1832.
State of Georgia County} On this 5th day of November Eighteen hundred and Thirty two personally appeared in the Ordinary Court of the County aforesaid William Akins a resident of said state and County of Morgan aged Seventy Six years & upwards who first being duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of congress passed June 7th 1832. That he enlisted [illegible] the service of the United under the following named officers and served as hereinafter stated. First Service/ served under Colonel Thomas Folk in the winter of Seventeen hundred and Seventy Seven as Volunteer under the immediate Command of David Reid Lieutenant William Brownfield Ensign John Brownfield this service was in the State of North Carolina between Wilmington and Brunswick this time of service lasted about Six months. Served the Second term of Service as a Substitute for Phinehas Alexander to the Cherokee Nation Commanded by General Rutherford, Colol Adam Alexander John Fifer Lieutenant Colonel John McKee 1 Lieutenant William Perry Hill
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John Cawruth Ensign this time of service compounded about Six months as near as this deponent now recollects and was performed in the year 1778. 3 Term of service volunteered under the Command of John Sharp Captain Lieutenant James Taggert and marched and joined General Lincolns Army at Charleston South Carolina in the Year 1779 and was discharged in 1780 making a service of about Six months. 4th Term of Service volunteered in 1780 under the command of Samuel Hart the detachment commanded by Colonel Davidson & Major Dickson and employed in scouting near Shallotte North Carolina embracing a term of service and near as this deponent recollects of about twelve months.
5th Term of Service volunteered in the year 1782 enlisted under Captain Francis Moore of the South Carolina State Troops. Colonel Stark Middleton's [Charles Starke Myddleton] detachment of State Draggoons [Dragoons] was at the taking of Friday's Fort and Mott's Fort Congaree River South Carolina Orangeburgh. Fort on Edisto River after which joined General Greene near Eutaw Springs and was in the Battle of the Eutaw: after the Battle of the Eutaw Springs was detached under the Command of General Wayne under the immediate command of Major
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John Moore to the State of Georgia remaining in Georgia about Six weeks was again detached back to South Carolina on the Arrival of General St Clair with reinforcements. this [illegible]service [illegible] was a first Lieutenant. This service embraced about ten months as now as this deponent now recollects. He hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except this present and declared that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Just. John M Porter CCO 
William Akins

Questioned by the court where and in what year were you born. Answer. I was born in the State of Maryland Cecil County in the 1756
2nd Have you any record of your age and if so where is it. Answer. I have no record of my age The record of my age is in the possession of Rachel Stewart of Morgan County. 
3rd When were you living when called into service Where have you lived since the revolutionary war and where do you now live. Answer I lived in Mecklenburg County State of North Carolina when called into service.
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I have lived upwards of thirty years in York District South Carolina for the last thirteen years have resided in Morgan County Georgia
4th Question How were you called into service; were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute; and if a substitute for whom. Answer: I have already answered that question by reference to the foregoing declaration will show.
5th State some of the names of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served; such Continental Militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of Tour Service. Answer General Greene Otho Williams Adjutant Gen Col Washington Captain Kirkwood. Col Lee Captain Armstrong Regular officers General Wayne: Col White. Captains Hugh, Gill and Nixon.
6th Did you ever receive a discharge from the services and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it. Answer. If I ever had any discharge for any of the tours of service before stated, they have long since been lost.
State the names of persons to who you are known in your present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your service as a Soldier of the revolution. Answer Joseph Morrow and John C Reeve & Alexander Stewart.
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State of Georgia
Walton County}
Personally come before me Leroy Pattillo an acting Magistrate in and for the County and State aforesaid. Sheriff Brewster who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is and was acquainted with William Akins now of the County of Morgan in said State, that he was a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War in the year Seventeen Hundred and eighty one, that he served Ten Months in Col. Charles S Middleton's Regiment under General Sumpter [Sumter] of South Carolina. that he entered said service about the fifteen of March of said year. Sworn to & subscribed before me this 4th day of May in the year of our Lord 1833.
Sheriff Brewster his mark
Leroy Pattillo J.P.
Georgia Walton County}
I Leroy Pattillo a magistrate of said County and State do hereby certify that Sheriff Bruster [Brewster] who has signed the above affidavit is a man entitled to credit. Signed & dated this 4th day of May 1833
Leroy Pattillo J. P.
State of Georgia Walton County}
I John P Lucas Clerk of the Inferior Court of said County do hereby certify that Leroy Pattillo whose name appears to the above & foregoing certificate & affidavit is at this time an acting Magistrate for said County & State due faith and credit ought to be had and given [illegible] as such. Given from under my hand & seal of the Inferior court of said County this 4th day of May 1833
J. P. Lucas Clk
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Georgia Morgan County Inferior Court sitting for Ordinary purposes. May 6th day 1833. Personally appeared in open court this day William Akins who being duly sworn [saith crossed out] deposeth and saith that by reason of old age and the Consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; that according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the period mentioned below and in the following grades for Twenty four months I served as a Private for ten months I served as a Lieutenant and for such service I claim a pension 
Sworn and Subscribed in Open Court day & date above written
John W. Porter C. Co
William Akins

Georgia Morgan County I John W. Butler a Clergyman residing in the County of Morgan and State aforesaid hereby Certify that I am acquainted with William Akins who has 
Subscribed and Sworn to the foregoing declaration and that I believe his to be Seventy Six years of age; and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a solider of the revolution and that I concur. Sworn and Subscribed the day and year above written 6th day of May 1833
John W. Butler
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Georgia Morgan County and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicate was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the  Court further Certifies that it appears to them that John W Butler who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the County of Morgan and that Archibald Stewart of Alexander [illegible[ who has also signed the same are residents in the County of Morgan and Creditable persons and that their statements are entitled to credit and the said court further certifies that John Akins the witness sworn in open court on the 5th day of Nov 1832 to establish applicant's claim is a resident of Morgan County & is a Creditable person. Sworn under our hands this 6th day of May 1833
Isaac Walken J.J.C
Van Leonard JJC
William L. Stokes JJC
Georgia Morgan County John W Porter Clerk of the Court of Ordinary do hereby Certify that the foregoing Contains the Original
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Proceedings of the said Court together with the amendatory affadavits and Certificates this day taken in Open court; in the matter of the Application of William Akins for pension.
In Testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal of office this 6th day of May 1833
John W. Porter CCP
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Application for a Transfer
The state of Alabama Benton County ss}
On this the Tenth day of March 1840 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Benton personally appeared William Akins who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain John McKee in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Adam Alexander in the service of the United States; That his name was placed on the Pension roll of the State of Georgia from whence he has lately removed that he now resided in the State of Alabama, where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future. The following are his reasons for removing from the state of Georgia to the state of Alabama court, [illegible] That the land on which he resided in the state of Georgia was worn out & he removed to Alabama for the purpose of procuring a better home. In addition to this he desired to live near his son who also moved to the state of Alabama.
Sworn & Subscribed to before me the day & year aforesaid.
W H Estill
Justice of the Pearch
William Akins
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The State of Alabama Benton County ss}
Personally appeared before the subscriber an acting justice of the peace for said county, John Akins who being duly sworn says that William Akins who has this day made application for a transfer of his pension from the state of Georgia to the state of Alabama is the identical person named in a certificate given at the War office of the United States dated 8th day of July 1833 who was placed on the Pension Roll of the state of Georgia & who has this day taken the oath of Identity. Affiant further states that he was present and saw the said William Akins receive money on said certificate while he resided in the state of Georgia. 
John T Akins
Sworn and Subscribed to before me this 10th day of March 1840
W H Estill
Justice of the Peace 

The state of Alabama Benton County ss} I W. H. Estill an acting justice of the Peace for said county do hereby certify that I have the most satisfactory evidence (to wit) from the affidavit of John J Akins that William Akins who has this day appeared before me to take the oath of Identify is the identical person named in the pension certificate, which he has this day exhibited to me & that he is the identical person who has taken the oath of Identity & made application for a transfer of his pension from the state of Georgia to the state of Alabama I further certify that John J Akins is person of veracity. Given under my hand as I [illegible] this 10th day of March 1840 W H Estill Justice of the Peace
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The state of Alabama Benton County ss}
I Matthew M Houston clerk of the County Court of Benton County do certify that W H Estill is a justice of the Peace for the said county of Benton and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this tenth day of march in the year 1840
Mathew M Houston Clerk of the Court of Benton County
By. W. B. Hollingsworth D. C.
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Wm Akins Ga
No. 19554
Admit
14 mo private 46.66
10 - [illegible] 133.33
$179.99
obj eik
Jno. W. Porter
Clk Court Ordinary
Morgan Co Ga
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WAR DEPARTMENT Pension Office Apl 13th 1833
Sir: 
The evidence is support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. on comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations with shew wat is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly direct, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: }). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with the; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim. 
A Statement, shewing the Service of William Akens [Akins]
Period when the service was rendered
1777 vol. about 6 months 
sub. about 6 months
vol. about 6 months
1780 vol. about 12 months
enlisted about 10 months
Rank of the claimant
Pri 1st Lieut
Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served.
Capt David Reid
Capt Jno Sharp
Capt. Jas Moore
Names and Rank of the General and Field officers.
Genl Rutherford Col. A Alexander Lt Col. Jno McKee Genl Lincol Col. Davidson Col. Stark Middleton Genl Green & Wayne Maj Jno Moore

Battles in which the applicate was engaged Fridays Fort and Mott's Fort Eutaw

Country through which he marched [blank]
Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period.
76 years and upwards
Mechlenburg Co N. C. 

Evidence by which the declaration is supported
Witnesses

I am, respectfully, Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS
Commissioner of Pensions.
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REGLUATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832
The following regulations have been adopted: 
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as b\well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual miliary service. 
Four generals classes of cases are embraced in this law;
1. The Regular Troops.
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.
3. Persons employed in the Naval service
4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record or the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of County of} ss.
On [blank] day of [blank] personally appeared (a) before [blank] A.B. a resident (b) of [blank] in the county of [blank] and State, Territory or District of [blank] aged (c) [blank] years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provion made by the ac of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) [blank], with [blank] and served in the [blank] (e) regiment of the [blank] line, under the following named officers: [blank]
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he enered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the county through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of [blank]
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. I [blank] of the Court of [blank] do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of [blank] for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of [blank] &c. 
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the [blank] and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with [blank] , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe his to be [blank] years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. 
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that A.B. [blank] who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the [blank] and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident the [blank] and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, [blank] Clerk of the Court of [blank] do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the applicacation of [blank] for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this [blank] day of [blank] &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the appliant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the service of each person
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will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State Troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substituted? And if a substitute, for whom?
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
6. To a Soldier. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it?
To an Officer. Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the  Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons - one of who should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with his, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party.  And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is genera, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory or of the proper Clerk of the court of County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that they signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the service of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record. showing the service of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period of periods of the war when he served. 
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Pease, &c. A. B. who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: - For [blank] year [blank] months, and [blank] days, I served as a [blank]. For [blank] months and [blank] days, I served as a [blank]; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months, is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit. 
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates teh papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
The notes for [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops, the proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the [illegible]
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written and sent to the War Department, with the declaration. 

The applicant must prove his service as Lieutenant; after by producing his commission or exhibiting such testimony as to the fact
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The State of Alabama Genton County ss}
Be it known that before me W H Estill a justice of the Peace in and for the county and state aforesaid personally appeared Elizabeth Akins and made oath in due form of Law that she is the widow of William Akins the identical person who was a pensioner & is now dead and to whom a certificate of pension was issued of which the following is a true copy: War Department Revolutionary Claim. I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June 1832 Willima Akins of the state of Georgia who was a private & Lieut [lieutenant] in the war of the Revolution is entitled to receive one hundred & seventy nine dollars and ninety nine cents per annum during his natural life commencing on the 4th of March 1831 and payable semiannually on the 4th of March and 4th of September in every year given at the War office of the United States this 8th day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty three
Examined & countersigned 
John Robb Acting Secretary of War
J L Edwards commissioner of pensions numbered 16099 endorsed payments to be made at Savannah by the [illegible] US Br Bank Agent for paying pensions in the Agency of Georgia Recorded in the Pension office in Book E vol 6 page 85 by William Miller clerk. That the deceased pensioner [illegible] in
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Benton County State of Alabama for the space of twelve months before his death and that previous thereto he resided in the state of Georgia. Sworn & subscribed this 25th day of May 1842 before me W. H. Estill J.P.
Elizabeth Akins her x mark

State of Alabama Benton County ss}
Before me W. H. Estill a Justice of the peace for said county came Williams Evans & makes oath in due form of Law that Elizabeth Akins is the widow of William Akins deceased who was a pensioner under the act of 1831 & that the said William Akins died about the 29th day of March 1841. That he has been acquainted with the said William & the said Elizabeth his wife for sixteen years
Sworn & subscribed 25th day of May 1842 W. H. Estill J. P. 
William Evans
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
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Know all men by these presents that I Elizabeth Akins of Benton County State of Alabama widow of William Akins deceased who was a pensioner of the United States under the act of 7th June 1832 do hereby appoint & constitute John Cochran my true & lawful attorney for me & in my name to receive from the agent of the United State at Washington City for paying [illegible] of pensions, the balance of said pension due Willima Akins, accrued pension from the 4th day of September 1840 to the 29th day of March 1841 being the day of his death. [illegible] my hand & seal this 25th day of May 1842
Sealed & delivered in presence of W H Estill J. P. 
Elizabeth Akins her x mark 
[personal seal]
State of Alabama Benton County ss. Be it known that on the 25th day of May 1842 before the subscriber a justice of the peace in & for said county personally appeared the above named Elizabeth Akins and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day & year last above mentioned 
W H Estill J. P.
The State of Alabama Benton County ss} Be it known that on the 25th day of May 1842 before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared said John Cochran the attorney named in the foregoing power of Attorney made oath that the same was not given him by [illegible] of any sale transfer or mortgage of the pension in arrears of pension [illegible] authorized to be received by him. Sworn & subscribed this day & year last above mentioned before me
W H Estill J. P.
J. Cochran
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State of Alabama Benton County ss}
I M M Houston clerk of the county court [illegible] Jacksonville in and for said county do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said court that William Akins was a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of one hundred and seventy nine dollars and ninety nine cents per annum:  was a resident of the county of Benton State of Alabama & died in the state of Alabaman in the year 1841 on the 29th day of March. That he left a widow whose name is Elizabeth Akins. 
In testimony whereof I have unto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at office in Jacksonville this 25th day of May in the year of our Lord 1842
M M Houston clerk

FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

[Circular County Court seal]
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No. 15.001
William Akins
Widow of 
New Huntsville roll
Act 7 June, 1832
$102.87
18 June 1842
20 ~
Regl 0923 dated 20 June 1842
Sent to Treasury 21 June 1842

[side ways text]
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO
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From the U States to the Widow of William Akins
New Huntsville roll
Act 7 June 1832
For his pension from 4 Sept 1840 to 29 March 1841 6 26/31 mo $179.99 per annum per voucher filed herewith - $102.87

Second Comptrollers Office
Examined by L Catheart
18th June 1842

Treasury Dept
[illegible] Office
18 June 1842
Stated by [illegible]
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11098 Ala July 7 1838
Hon R Chapman
[sideways text]
-ing on the old family Bible and that it had been in the family for a great many years and that it has never been altered or changed to the best of my knowledge and belief Elizabeth Akins X her mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me an acting justice of the peace and I do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the family record appearing in record in the old family Bible now in the possession of the affiant. given under my hand and seal this the 11th day of May 1844. 
Seaborn Williams [illegible] [personal handwritten seal]
The State of Alabama Cherokee County}
Be it know that I John N Vandike one of the members of the Commissions Court of
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th of July 1838, "entitled an act granting half pay pensions to certain widows,,
The State of Alabama Cherokee County}
On this the 11th day of May 1844 Personally appeared before the subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Cherokee and the State aforesaid, Elizabeth Akins a resident of the county aforesaid and state aforesaid, aged 79 years, who being first duely sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the act of congress passed the 4th day of July 1838. That she is the widow of William Akins now deceased formerly of the county aforesaid and state aforesaid the identical person who was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of the 7th day of June 1832 at rates of $179.99 per annum, in the county of Morgan and State of Georgia from whence he subsequently removed to the county of Cherokee and State of Alabama in the year 1839 that the said William Akins was a private and lieutenant and served in the war of the Revolution in the North Carolina militia, and for proof of his service she refers to the evidence on which he drew his pension. The further states that her husband the aforesaid Willam Akins died on the 29th day of March 1841 in Cherokee county and state aforesaid. She also further declares that she was married to the said William Akins on the 4th day of March 1784 in Mechlenburg County North Carolina from thence remained in York District S. Carolina and from thence removed to the State of Georgia Morgan County from thence to the State of Alabama formerly Benton now Cherokee County, where her husband the said William Akins died on the aforesaid 29th day of March 1841. That she has remained a widow ever since the period of her husband's death, and that she was not married prior to her husband's last
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service, but was married prior to the 1st day of January 1794 (viz) as the time above stated, all of which will more fully appear by reference to proof hereunto annexed
{Elizabeth Akins X her mark
Sworn and subscribed before me Seaborn Willams a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid and the State aforesaid, on the day and date above written. I furthermore clarify that from extreme bodily infirmity together with the great distance she resides from the Court House (viz) 20 miles Eizabeth Akins is totally unable to attend a Court of Record (in complyance with the rules of the department), I also certify that the presiding Justice of our County Courts is absent from the State and expects to be absent for several months. I have therefore at her special instance and request attended as an acting Justice in and for the county & state aforesaid at her residence for the purpose of qualifying her to the above declaration. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written 
Given under my hand & seal Seaborn Williams JP [hand written seal]
The State of Alabama Cherokee County}
Be it known that on the 11th day of May 1844 Personally appeared before me the subscriber an acting Justice of the Pease in & for the county & state aforesaid, Matthew Amberson aged 69th years and Archibald Stewart aged 62 years residents of the county & state aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on their oaths make the following statements, that they have been acquainted with the aforesaid William Akins whose name appears in the above declaration of Elizabeth Akins and the declarant also for a space of 48 years first that they have lived together as husband and wife [illegible] since they have always been known and reputed as such from our first acquaintance with them, in the county and neighborhood where they have resided and that they have ever have known
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and recognized as lawful man and wife which is fully [illegible] in by us we further testify that Willam Akins died on the 29th day of March in the year 1841 in the county & state aforesaid leaving the applicant Elizabeth Akins his widow. 
Mathew Amberson his x mark
Archibald Stewart
Sworn to and subscribed in the day and year above written before the subscriber an acting Justice as aforesaid in the county & state aforesaid. I also certify that the last named deponents, viz, Mathew Amberson and Archibald Stewart are credible persons and their testimony entitled to undoubted confidence. In testimony where of I hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written
Seaborn Williams JP [personal handwritten seal]
The State of Alabama Cherokee County} I John S Wilson clerk of the county court of the county and state aforesaid do hereby certify that Seaborn Williams is an acting Justice of the Peace duly authorized and commissioned in & for the county aforesaid & state aforesaid, to act as such and that full faith and credit is given to the said Seaborn Williams as such. I further certify that the presiding justice of our said county court is absent from the state and will be absent for some length of time (viz) for the space of several months. give under my hand and private seal having to seal of office this the day of May 1844 John S Wilson Clerk [personal handwritten seal]
Washington City June 17th 1844} I Reuben Chapman Rep. in Congress from Alabama do certify that John S. Wilson is clk of the county court of Cherokee Co. in that state as he has above certified and has on the date above stated. Also, that I have a knowledge of his signature and believe the above to be genuine. 
R. Chapman [Rheuben Chapman signature]
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[sideways text left side]
Hon R. Chapman
[sideways text right side]
11098 Ala July 7 1838

[Illegible] of the family Record taken and transcribed from the Old family Bible touching the marriage of William Akins and Elizabeth McCorkle.
"William Akins and Elizabeth McCorkle was married March The 4th 1784,,
State of Alabama Cherokee County}
I Elizabeth Akins do hereby certify upon oath that the above if a true and correct copy of the Record appearing on the Old family Bible and that it has been in the family for a great many years and that it has never been altered or changed to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Elizabeth Akins Her X mark

Sworn to and subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace and I do hereby certify that above is a true copy of the family record appearing in Record in the Old family Bible now in the possession of the affiant given under my hand and seal this 11th day of May 1844 Seaborn Williams JP [personal handwritten seal]

The State of Alabama Cherokee County}
Be it known that I John H Vandike one of the members of the commissioners court of Roads & Revenues in the county aforesaid & State aforesaid do hereby certify that John S Wilson whose name appears to certificate for certifying to the Justice certificate above is the clerk of the county court of the county aforesaid and is clerk of commissioners court of Roads & Revenue also and his officiates as such entitled to [illegible] and legal confidence. I furthermore certify that Mathew J Turnley the Judge of the court above named and also the county court is absent from the county & state and expected to be for some time Under my hand and seal May the 11th 1844
John H Vandyke Commissioner of Roads and Revenue
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[left side]
4788
Alabama Mobile
Elizabeth Akins widow of Willliam Akins who served in the Revolutionary War as a Pri [private] & Lieut [Lieutenant]
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 179 Dollars 99 centers per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of May 1849
and sent to Hon F. W. Bowdon Present

Recorded on the Roll of Pensioners act
 [illegible]

[right side]
Reported
lett: D. W. Baine Sept 3, 1847
Hon H R W Cobb 12 May 56
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[left side]
179326 Act 3 March June 28/53
Elizabeth Akins, wid [widow] of William Akins, Lieut. [Lieutenant]
Capt Recd
S.C. [illegible]
Ent 1778
Revolutionary War.
Rev Pensioner
Ala [illegible] 48-4788
[illegible] 4/56
[illegible signature]
Claimant
[illegible]

[right side]
Vol. a. 47.
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179326
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State of Alabama Cherokee County on this last day of May one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Elizabeth Akin. aged ninety years a resident of Cherokee County and State of Alabama who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Wm Akin deceased who was a Lieutenant in the company commanded by Captain Reed in the Regiment of South Carolina Militia in the Revolutionary War with Great Britan her said husband in the year 1875 was drafted for three months and after [illegible] and served through [illegible] six months and was honorably discharged.
She further states that she was married to the said Wm Akin [Akins] deceased March 4th 1784 in the state of South Carolina by Wm Barnett her maiden name was Elizabeth McCorkle and that she is now a widow. She also states that she has applied and received a pension and still receives half yearly as the widow of a revolutionary soldier. 
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 1855
Elizabeth Akins her X mark
We Richard E Milner & James M Akin residents of Cherokee County & State of Alabama upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Akins in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance of and statements of the applicate that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
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State of Alabama Cherokee County
I Archibald Stewart a resident of the before said County and State upon my oath declare that I was well acquainted with Wm Akin deceased for forty years previous to his death and that he and the aforesaid claimant Elizabeth Akins lived together as husband and wife during that time and that she has never married since, her husband decease but remains a widow. date above written
Archibald Stewart [signature]
The foregoing declaration and affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day of therein written and I certify that I know the affiants to be creditable persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in the claim
J T Stewart JP [signature]

The State of Alabama Cherokee County I William [illegible] [illegible] Judge of Probate of Cherokee County hereby certify that John T Stewart whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate as Justic of the Peace is and was at the time of marking said certificate duly and legally a Justice of the Peace in and for said county [illegible] Commissioned and Qualified as such Justice
Sworn under my hand this 8th day of June 1833
William [illegible]
Justice of the Probate
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February 27, 1914.
Hon. Lemuel P. Padgett.
House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Padgett:
In response to your letter dated the twenty-third instant, I have the honor to furnish you with the following information relative to the only soldiers named Akin. Akins. Aden. Aiken. Aikins or Eakin. pensioned for service in the South Carolina troops. found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Wid. File No. 5600. William Akins, was born in 1756. in Cecil County, Maryland, and resided in Mecklinburg [Mecklenburg] County. North Carolina. and York District. South Carolina when he served in the North Carolina and South Carolina troops respectively. He married March 4, 1784 Elizabeth McCorkle; in 1832 he resided in Morgan County. Georgia: he died March 29, 1841 in Cherokee County, Alabama, were his widow survived him.
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[postage stamp]
Coloma Ala
June 21
L. P. Waldo Esq
Commissioner Washington D.C.
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1910 Nov 23 Hist. to Miss Helen Gamble 
1914 Feb 24. Hon Lemuel P. Padgett brief data letter in Wm Akin W. 8314

Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No .5610
Elizabeth Akins
Widow 
William Akins
Lieut Rev War
Act: Feb 3rd 1848
Index: Vol A, Page 7
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Elizabeth Akins
Ala

Let to Cain Saurin Esq
May 29th 1843
Let to Cain & Saurin Sept 17 '45
Act July 7th 1838
30.624
[illegible]
Let. to E. F. Brown, Apl 7, 1846
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Let. to Hon R. Chapman July 17 '44
T. L. Thruston " 19 -
E. Evans " 26 -

7355.
Alabama
[double line]
Elizabeth Akins,
widow of William Akins, who was a private, in the North Carolina line
 
[double line]
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars [blank] cents per annum, to commence of the 4th day of March, 1843.

[double line]
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of Oct: 1845 and sent to Saurin & Cain
Cedar Bluff, Alabama

[double line]
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 230-
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7355.
Alabama Mobile
[double line]
Elizabeth Akins widow of William who was a pri & Lieut in the N. Carolina Line Increased from 
$20
[double line]
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 179 Dollars 99 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

[double line]
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of May 1849 and sent to Hon. F. W. Bowdon Present

[double line]
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 230
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Jacksonville Ala June 1st 1842
J L Edwards Esq
Dear Sir
Enclosed please find an application for the arrears of pension due a deceased pensioner, which rightfully belongs to Elizabeth Akins Widow of William Akins, dec'd. Send a draft out the land office located at Lebanon [illegible] Co Ala as that will be more convenient to her. She is extremely poor & is in great need of money. Some 9 months ago I made application to the department for her for her pension & have not received any reply.  I supposed I had sent on the original certified [illegible] of pension but on examination I find I am mistaken. I now enclose that & if there is any chance for the widow I do hope she may soon get her money.  I there is any error please write immediately & set me right. Enclose the draft & all the papers to my address as Mr Cochran is often [illegible] from home. I refer you for my characters & standing to the Hon R. Chapman & A P Bagby who are personally acquainted with me. An early reply is most respectfully solicited by your obt. servt. 
W. H. Estill
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Payments to be made at Savannah by the Presd: U.S. Br: Bank
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Georgia

Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E. Vol. 6. Page 85 by Wm. Miller Clerk.

[sideways text] 
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Williams Akins of the State of Georgia who was a private & Lieut. in the war of the revolution is entitled to receive one hundred & seventy nine dollars and ninety nine cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this 8th day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
John Cobb Acting Secretary of War.
[illegible] and Countersigned}
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.
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Jacksonville 10 March 40
W H Estille
[illegible] 19
[illegible] 20
Mar 21 [illegible]
The subject of the [illegible] was [illegble]  referred to the Com'r of Pensions & the write to informed 3rd Auditors Office March 20 1840
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Hon Peter Hagner
4th Auditor Lawyer
[illegible]
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Hon P Hagner
Dr Sir
Enclosed you will find an application for transfer of William Akins pension & also the papers [illegible] to draw the money You will confer a favor on the applicant who is old & infirm by placed him at the agency at Huntsville Ala. Should it meet the approbation of the Dept send a draft for the amt. to which he is entitled. Address J Cochran Jacksonville Ala on the subject [illegible] Your Obt Serv
W H Estille
Jacksonville 
10th March 1840
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Second Comptroller's Office
January 13th, 1841
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," William Akins, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Huntsville, Ala Agency, at the rate of one hundred & 79 Dollars and 99 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of  Sept. 1839, to the 4th March 1840.
Respectfully yours,
Ablion K Parris
Comptroller
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present
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MADISONIAN OFFICE.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
June 20th, 1842.
Sir:
Under the Act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of William Akins, deceased, late a Pensioner on the Roll of the Huntsville, Al. Agency, at the rate of one hundred & Seventy nine Dollars and 99 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept. 1840 to the 29th March 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
Ablion K Parris
Comptroller
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.
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The State of Alabama Cherokee County}
Before me George W. Lane presiding Judge of the circuit court of the fifth Judicial Circuit of said state in which is embraced the county aforesaid. Personally came William McCorkle and being first duly sworn deposeth & says that he was personally acquainted with William Akin [Akins} formerly of the county of Mecklenburg County in the State of North Carolina and afterwards of [blank] District in the state of South Carolina and that he was also acquainted with Elizabeth Akin [Akins] formerly - Elizabeth McCorkle who has recently made application for a Pension under the act of Congress granting half pay Pensions to the widows of Revolutionary soldiers as the widow and [illegible] of the said William Akin [Akins] both before and after their intermarriage with each other which was in the county of Mecklenburg aforesaid. This affiant days that he was not present at the marriage but their marriage was a matter of public notoriety in the neighborhood of their residence _ affiant states that he resided in the same home with the said Elizabeth for a long period of time prior to the time when the said marriage took place that after the said marriage is said to have taken place the said Elizabeth went to live with [illegible] said William Akin [Akins] and that she and the said William Akin [Akins] lived together as husband and wife from thence up to the death of the said Willam Akin [Akins] which was some fifty or sixty years - the said marriage was to the best of
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affiant's recollection and belief was solemnized between the said Willam Akin [Akins] and Elizabeth in the year 1782 Wm McCorkle [signature]

Sworn to and subscribed before me in open court in the county of Cherokee aforesaid this the 11th day of April 1845
Geo W. Lane 

State of Alabama Cherokee County}
I Patric J Chisolm Clerk of the Circuit Coury of the  Circuit Court of Cherokee County in said state of Alabama, do hereby certify that George W. Lane whose name appears to the above affidavit, is now and was a t the beginning of the same Judge of the 5 Judicial Circuit of the State of Alabama and that his acts are entitled to full faith and credit, Given under my hand and private seal, at office (having no seal of office) in Centre, Cherokee County Alabama,
[personal handwritten seal] 
Attest P. J. Chisolm clk C.C.C.C
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Washington City
July 19th, 1844
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir: I have this day, had the honour to receive your letter of the 17th inst. relative to the business of Mr. Lawrie. You speak of the claims of Randolph Boshart & Elizabeth Merrill, & say that decision will be made thereon in a few days & reported to Mr. Lawrie. As I have been engaged by Mr. L. in all his claims now in your office, & also in all that may be presented there by him, as will appear by his letter to me, I should be glad to be favoured, myself, with any information which might be important for me, as an Agent to receive. Should be gratified to know your decision, also, in the case of Elizabeth Aikin [Akins], & which you state has been communicated to W Chapman.
As I was very anxious to obtain your earliest possible action in Mr. Lawrie's business your letter [illegible] receive from me every sentiment & acknowledgement. I feel confident, Sir, that his claim will ultimately prove good for he appears me that is has been, (& will continue to be,) his purpose to undertake only such.
With high consideration & respect,
Your Obet Serv
Estwick Evans
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Centre Cherokee Co Ala
7th May 1849
Sir
About five months ago Mr Walden of this place forwarded Elizabeth Akins application for a pension under the act of June or July 1848 to F W Bowdon the Representative in Congress from this District.
Some time elapsed without any reply from Mr Bowdon when Mr Fitzpatrick from this State was applied to and he answered that Mr Bowdon had placed the papers in your office. that they had been examined and found correct and that the Certificate would be forwarded in a week or two. This is the last we have heard from either gentleman through several months have elapsed.  The applicant is very poor and in immediate need of the Government bounty.   Will you do her the favour to examine into the matter and let me know the exact state of the affair, and if her certificate has been granted what steps will be necessary to procure it.  Mr Bowdon has a power of attorney to draw the certificate and if he has drawn it and neglected to forward it please send this letter to him and request him to enclose it to Mr Waldon or myself. 
I am Sir very respectfully Your obt Sevt
D. W. Baine.
Hon J L Edwards
Commr of Pensions
Washington City D. C.
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Cedar Bluff Ala
April 14th 1845
Hon J. L. Edwards
Enclosed you will find the testimony required in the case of Mrs Elizabeth Akin [Akins] which has been furnished by a relative of Mrs Akin who has recently come to this county - whose evidence I hope will be sufficient. I hope in due time to hear from you with due Respect
I am you Obt Servt
Cain & Laurie
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Washinton 5 May '49
Hon JL Edwards Commr &c
Sir, 
The enclosed petition for by Elizabeth Aiken [Akins], I respectfully request early attention to. If there be any deficiency in the evidence notify George S Walden Esq the attorney thereof. He lives at Centre, Cherokee Co. Ala
Very respectfully your &c
F. W. Bowdon
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[left side]
Elizabeth Akin [Akins]
Pension Claim 
Laurie & Cain Attys
pr E.F. Brown Washington

[right side]
Elizabeth Akins
Alabama
Joint Resolution 23. Jan 7. 1845.

E. F. Brown Agent
Wash D.C. [Washington D.C.]
23. March '46 [1846]
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Joint Resolution of Congress, approved 23rd January 1845.

State of Alabama Cherokee County}
Whereas the act of the 30th April 1844 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner.  I now make the following statement under oath: to obtain the benefit of the resolution above mentioned.  I am the widow of William Aikens [Akins] formerly of the state of Georgia: who was a private and Lieutenant in the war of the revolution: I have drawn a pension as the rate Twenty dollars per annum from the fourth of March AD 1843 and now ask for the amount due me from the [blank] day of [blank] 18[blank] to the [blank] day of [blank]

When my former pension commenced. I made my declaration before the [blank] 1844 and it was filed in the Pension Office before the 23. January 1845

Elizabeth Aikins [Akins] her x mark

Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 10th day of February in the year 1846. at the house of the applicant Elizabeth Aiken [Akins] in the County of Cherokee and state of Alabama:
Seaborn Williams Justice of the Peace
[personal handwritten seal]

I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit
Seaborn Williams [personal seal]
Justice of the Peace

I John S Wilson of the County Court of Cherokee County, do hereby certify that Seaborn Willams, who has signed the foregoing, is a Justice of the peace for the County of Cherokee in the state of Alabama and that the above is his signature.
In Testimony Whereof I
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have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my private seal (having no seal of office) this 24th day of February at office in Centre Cherokee County State of Alabama
John S Wilson Clerk [private seal]

I certify that John S Wilson is clerk of Co [court] in Cherokee Co [County] Ala [Alabama] and I believe the above signature genuine
March 23 1846 
[illegible signature]
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I am satisfied thoroughly that the signatures within are all genuine. The parties live in my district. I further know that those who sign their name officially were officers there. May 4 '49 [1849]
F. W. Bowdon
Adui Acts '43 & '44 at $179.99 per annum, deducting former payt's at $20 per annum {illegible] 4 March 1843
Adui Act '48 [1848]
at $179.99 per annum
Hon F W Bowdon Present
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The State of Alabama 
Cherokee County

On this the 7th day of November in the year 1848, personally appeared before me Robert B Ray -- a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths Elizabeth Akins a resident of said county aged eighty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress papered on the   day of july,1848, granting permission to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war:  "That she is the widow of William Akins, who was a private in the United States Army, during the revolutionary war; That she was married to the said William Akins prior to the 1st day of January, 1800; that she drew as a pensions under the acts of March 3rd, 1843, and June 17th, 1849, the sum of twenty dollars per annum; that she is still a widow; and she further declares that her late husband the said William Akins, drew the sum of $199.98 per annum as a pension for his services aforesaid, and that he died on the 29th of March, 1841, a resident of Benton County in the State of Alabama; and she further declares that she now resides in Cherokee County in the State aforesaid.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of November, 1848.
  R.B.Ray J.P.
                    Elizabeth Akins
                    " X " her mark
                    Signed in the presence of DL 
                        Rankin
                    " X " his mark
                    and Jones McKeny

The State of Alabama
Cherokee County

     On this the 7th day of November 1848, - I Robert B Ray a magistrate in and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Elizabeth Akins; that she is a person entitled to credit; and that I have most satisfactory evidence; viz my own personal knowledge. that the facts stated in her above declaration are true and correct. -
       Given under my hand the day and year last above written
         RB Ray J.P.
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The State of Alabama Cherokee County} ss
I Clark G Hail , Clerk of the County Court in and for the county aforesaid and in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that R. B. Ray is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the said county duly authorized by law to administer oaths, duly commissioned and qualified, that his commission was dated on the 25th day of May 1847 - and will expire on the 1st day of March 1850, and that his signature above written is genuine. Given under my hand and private seal, having no seal of office, this 10th day of November, 1848.
Clark G Hail [private seal]
County Clerk
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[envelope]
20
Elizabeth Akins Alabama
[Circular postage stamp]
CEDAR BLUFF Ala
AUG 22

Hon James L Edwards
Commisioner of Pensions
Washingto City D.C.

[sideways text]
Aug 30 1845
[illegible]
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Cedar Bluff Ala
August 22/45 [1845]
Hon James L Edwards
I forward you the letter of the Comptroller of N. Carolina which will inform you of the reason of my not complying with your instructions in the case of William Akins to furnish evidence from the Books of his office. The evidence furnished by the Compl Genl  [Comtroller General]of South Carolina I hope may be sufficient an early answer is earnestly requested. the applicant is old & needy and she needs help, the Government has made provisions for such. She has complied with the law as near as is possible if however the claim is not satisfactorily proven let us know what is needed yet & if possible it will be done.  With great respect your most Respectfully
J. T. Lawrie & W. L. Cain
1st Agent
Cedar Bluff Ala
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Georgia Walton County}
Personally appeared before me Egbert B Beale one of the Justices of the Inferior Court in & for said county. Hugh Bruster of the County of Gwinnett and Sheriff Bruster [Brewster] of the County of Walton and being duly sworn deposeth and saith that they are acquainted with William Akin [Akins] of the county of the County of Morgan and know that the said Akin [Akins] did enlist and serve as stated in his above declaration for these deponents enlisted & swore in Col [Colonel] Wade Hampton's Regiment and the said William Akin [Akins] enlisted and served as an officer at the same time in Col [Colonel] Middleton's Regiment under General Sumpter [Sumter] of South Carolina. Sworn to & subscribed before me this 19th Nove 1832.
Egbert B Beale J. J.C
Hugh Bruster his x mark
Sheriff Bruster [Brewster] his [mark blotted out]
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Georgia 
Walton County


   I John P Lucas Clerk of the Inferior Court of said County do hereby certify that Egbert B Beale whose name appears to the  when affidant is an acting Justice of the Inferior Court of said County and that due faith & audit ought to be had and given his attestation as such

     Given under my hand and seal of Office this 20th November 1832
           J.P. Lucas CLR
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Georgia Morgan County} Personally appeared in Open Court John Akins who being duly Sworn saith on oath that he knows of from his own knowledge that the applicant Willam Akins in the foregoing declaration did serve [crossed out] enlist and serve in the Army of the United States as detailed by him in the tour to Wilmington. Also in his tour to Cherokee nation I saw him when he started and met him on his return and has no doubt that he served as stated by him. Also I know that the applicant Willam Akins did join the Army as detailed by him in the third term of service and have no doubt but that he served as stated by him. Also I know that the applicant Willam Akins was in the serves as detailed by him in the fourth and fifth tours of service the particular dates and times he served I cannot now positively state. Sworn and Subscribed in Open Court 5 day of Nov 1832
Test. John W Porter C. CO
John Akins [signature]
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We Archibald Stewart [&] Alexander Stewart residing in the County of Morgan hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Akins who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be Seventy Six years and that his is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion. 
Archibald Stewart
Alex"d [Alexander] Stewart [illegible]

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion of the investigation of the matter and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served as he states and the Court further Certifies Archibald Stewart [&] Alexander Steward who has also signed the same are residents of the County of Morgan and as are Credible Persons and that their statement is entitled to Credit.
William Porter J. J C
Rodrick Leonard J. J. C
Isaac Walker J. J. C
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19554
William Akins
Application for pension from Morgan County Georgia
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Georgia Morgan County
     I John W. Porter Clerk of the Court of Ordinary do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Akins   pension.  The testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the 20th day of November 1832.

    John W. Porter C.C.O.
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[envelope] 10
[circular stamp]
RALEIGH JUL 18

James T Lawrie P Agent
Cedar Bluff Alabama
Mail}
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Raleigh N. C. Compt [Comptrollers] Office
Dear Sir.
Your letter dated July 11 is before me, and in order to give a speedy reply I have called in the assistance of a friend or two and have made a thorough search of the records for the name Willam Aken and I have not been able to find his name on the record, his name not appearing on the records after having been pensioned would appear strange, but in very many instances the records here show where the Captains of companies drew for the services of the whole company and possibly in this instance it may have been the case. I do not think failing to establish proof of service from this office should debar an applicant, especially when the declaration is sustained by unquestionable parallel testimony These are facts which I have submitted to Mr Edwards in a communication made him some time since. The weigh or influence it may have had I am unable to say. I shall only charge you
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half price in this case, as I make no certificate, and you speak of having other claims to make examinations upon. If however I should have overlooked the name in the examinations of this case and it should appear at a future time you shall be apprised of it.
Very respectfully
Your obt Sert 
Wm F. Collins [signature]
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[circular stamp]
COLUMBIA SC 10 AUG

[stamp]
10

James T Laurie, P. A.
Cedar Bluffs Alaba 
Mail
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Comptroller General Office
Columbia So Ca [South Carolina] Aug 9'/45 [1845]
Dear Sir
Your communications of the 5th [illegible] to hand and subjoined is a copy and certificate of the Evidence in the case of Mr. William Akin [Akins].
Very Respectfully For Comptroller Genl
Naval
C.30$2-

Comptroller Genl's Office
Columbia So. Ca. Aug 9"/45
Book 1
Indent 390 Issued the 4th of January 1785 to Mr William Akins for Six pounds Sterling for Forty Two Days service done in the Militia in 1781 [illegible] 
Principals L6
Semi  Int L 0:8:4
I certify the above to be a true copy from the Records in this office
For Comptroller Genl
Naval
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Cedar Bluff, Ala
August 17th /45 [1845]
Hon J. L. Edwards
Dr Sir
You will find enclosed the certificate in the case of Willam Akins from the Compt Genl of S. Carolina which we hope may be sufficient as it is a complete compliance with the requisition of the Law in this class of claims, (permitting as to Judge). The Comptroller of N Carolina informs me tha his Books furnish no evidence request in this case. He herein states that it is no [illegible] against the claimant for they were frequently paid of by companies. Should the certificate now furnished not be sufficient you will confer a special favor on an aged and desolate [illegible] of a faithful old [illegible] of the Revolution to inform her through the undersigned She has lost confidence in relief from that source. Will you comply with three letters of request written by us in the case of John Riley + William Welch and 
Very Respectfully
James T Laurie + Willam L Cain
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Oct 11. 1845
Rec d
Elizabeth Aiken

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CEDAR BLUFF ala
Oct 8

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Mr. James L Edwards Com of Pensions
Washington City 
D Columbia
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Cedar Bluff Ala October 3 1845
Mr J. L. Edwards
Dr Sir,
[Illegible] of the 17 [illegible] has been read, while the law of the [illegible] has left us in great confusion and doubt and [illegible] the course to [illegible] we have indevoured, to comply strictly with the rules governing the application of Widows, this case we thought was a justified [illegible] as the deceased husband's application was necessary to be established long prior to his death: if the evidence is such as present, as to show contradictions in his original statements, Mr Aiken [Akins] practiced a fraud on the Government. Surly your Predecessors were guilty of great [illegible] in allowing the pension: however, tis a misfortune, which we regret but one fact is evident he was a Soldier from your last letters this is clearly shown by the Certificate you last received and why not give the widow to benefit of that service. She is entitled, although, her Husband may have been improperly renumerated by the Department for service; you, doubt his ever having performed or [illegible]: we have applied to all the Secretaries & Comptrollers, but cannot obtain any further testimony, than we have we have forwarded =: We feel [illegible] the widow is entitled to something honestly & justly under the provisions: made by congress; we only desire a knowledge of the Rules, certainly they will be complied with on our part: but cannot anticipate who the [illegible] adopted may be, with the requirement of the same. If you would [illegible]
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Cedar Bluff Ala October 3 1845
Mr J. L. Edwards
Dr Sir,
[Illegible] of the 17 [illegible] has been read, while the law of the [illegible] has left us in great confusion and doubt and [illegible] the course to [illegible] we have indevoured, to comply strictly with the rules governing the application of Widows, this case we thought was a justified [illegible] as the deceased husband's application was necessary to be established long prior to his death: if the evidence is such as present, as to show contradictions in his original statements, Mr Aiken [Akins] practiced a fraud on the Government. Surly your Predecessors were guilty of great [illegible] in allowing the pension: however, tis a misfortune, which we regret but one fact is evident he was a Soldier from your last letters this is clearly shown by the Certificate you last received and why not give the widow to benefit of that service. She is entitled, although, her Husband may have been improperly renumerated by the Department for service; you, doubt his ever having performed or [illegible]: we have applied to all the Secretaries & Comptrollers, but cannot obtain any further testimony, than we have we have forwarded =: We feel [illegible] the widow is entitled to something honestly & justly under the provisions: made by congress; we only desire a knowledge of the Rules, certainly they will be complied with on our part: but cannot anticipate who the [illegible] adopted may be, with the requirement of the same. If you would [illegible]
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the Source from which we could obtain further cumulative evidence, the application would be cumulation evidence, the application would be cheerfully made by us, tho at a great cost:
We will regard any instructions that you may forward us as a very great favor & especially in relation to this case. Should we obtain any further information it will transmitted immediately
Accept the regard of your obd Servants
Respectfully Cain & Laurie
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11098
Elizabeth Akins
Alabama
Act 7 July 39 [1838]
Claim dated 11 May 44 [1844]
h. died 29 March 41 [1841]
rejected
Act 43 & 44
Admd 6 mo pri
$20

[illegible] Lawrie & Cain
Cedar Bluff Alabama
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             Pension Agency Planters Bank
              Savannah 30 March 1840

Sir

     Your letter of the 23rd inst is received.  William Akins Private and Lieutenant, Revolutionary pensioner, per act of 7 June 1832, at the rate of One hundred and seventy nine 99/100 dollars, instead of 79 99/ as stated in your letter, was last paid at this agency on the 24 Sept 1839 up to the 4 Sept 1839.

                           Very respectfully 
                              Yr obd Sevt
                           J Marshall Curlner
                                     Pens. Agt

J.L. Edwards Eq
Court of Pensions
 Washington
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D.   29 March 41
   Claim dated 11 May 44
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Know all men by these presents that I Elizabeth Akins of the County of Cherokee and State of Alabama the widow and relict of William Akins a Revolutionary Soldier and Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint James T. Sawrie my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive from the agent of the United States for paying Pensions in and State of Alabama my Pension from day of 18 to the day of 18 Witness my hand and seal this the 11th day of May1844  Elizabeth X Akins  her mark
Sealed & delivered in the presence of  Seaborn Williams JP
 State of Alabama 
Cherokee County 
Be it known that on the 11th day of May  1844 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County & State aforesaid personally appeared Elizabeth Akins named in the foregoing power of Attorney and acknowledged the same to be her act and deed, 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this the 11th day of May 1844
 Seaborn Williams J Peace
State of Alabama 
Cherokee County 
Before me Seaborn Williams an acting Justice  as aforesaid in the county aforesaid. James T Sawrie the person named in the foregoing Power of Attorney & made oath in due form of Law that the above power of Attorney was not executed to him by reason of any sale transfer or mortgage - Sworn to & subscribed & Seaborn Williams.JP.  James T Sawrie
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John S Wilson Clerk of the County Court of Cherokee County and State of Alabama do hereby certify that Seaborn whose name appears to the above certificate as Justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid State aforesaid is and was at the time of the above certificate being given a Justice as aforesaid and his signature annexed thereto is his genuine Signature and all his offical acts as such is intitled to full faith and credit 
Given under my hand and private seal having no seal of Office August 13th 1846- John S. Wilson Clerk
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Cedar Bluff August 13th  1844
 James L Edwards Esq  
Sir
 Enclosed you find the power of Attorney executed by Mrs Akins to me at the time I arranged her pension papers for your office but [?] to the papers getting misplaced I neglected to accompany the Declaration with the Power
 I hope you will receive it and attach it to the other papers in her case- 
I sworn by Estwick Evans Esq my only authorized agent to attend in justice to all claim I may send up to the Dept- that the claim above alluded to has been recd & filed.- I hope by this date it has been read & allowed for the the applicant is old infirmed &  [?Kneedy]-
 In conclusion I assure you that no claims will I countenance, much less send up to the Dept that I have not the full confidence in this justness.
 I am Sir you wish Obt Servant 
James S Sawrie atty Pension in the South West Genrally
James L. Edwards Esq
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J. L. Edwards Esq.
Comm. of Pensions.

Elizabeth Akins
Resolution 23. Jan 7. 1845.
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Letters address to this office must be post-paid.
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23. March 1846.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Comm. of Pensions.
Sir: 
Enclosed I hand you the Declaration of Elizabeth Akins, of Alabama for five years Pension under the Joint Resolution of 23. January 1845.

Please forward me her certificate as early as practicable. 
Very Respectfully
Yr. Obt. St.
Edm. F. Brown [signature]
Agent
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The Honbl Jas. L. Edwards.
Wash. July 17. 1844
The enclosed memorandum his been handed to me 
It requests an enquiry into a pension case of Mrs Aikins (I believe) of  Cherokee County Alabama, left with you, as appears by the mem: on 17 June 1844 
An answer this the Post office will much oblige your obt Serv 
H. L. Thraston
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212 Haverly Way, Atlanta, Ga. Nov 16 - 1910 
Commissioner of Pensions- Washington, D.C.  Dear Sir: Will you kindly send me the record of service in the Revolutionary War of Wm Akin, who was a Pensioner in Morgan Co. Ga.- Frank. C.  and of Nathaniel Raines a Revolutionary Pensioner of Bourbon Co. Ky in 1820? These names are in the published list of Revolutionary Pensioners. Thanking you for an early reply, I am Yours Very Truly, (Miss) Helen Gamble 535609
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Will M. Randall be pleased to say whether any vouchers have been received at the 3d Auditors Office recently to obtain payment of the pension of William Akin, of Alabama, under the act of 1832.2 
Very up Jno D Wilson  Pen: Office Mar 25 1842
It appears not
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William Akins, Huntsville Alabama will Be pleased to say what time he was last paid and to whom payment was made.
Pension Office
Mar 25. 1842
Wm Akins, Act 7th June 1832.  Paid to John Cochran, his attorney, up to 4th Sept. 1840.
B.L.B.
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In reply to your request of_, received_ for a statement of the military history of William Akins a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
N. File 5600
[Column headings: DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED (Captain. Colonel.). STATE.]
Winter 1777. 6 mos. Private. Lt David Reid. Thomas Polk. N.C.
1778. 6 mos. "John McKee. Adam Alexander. ".
1779. 6 mos. Capt. John Sharp.".
1780. 12". Samuel Hart. Davidson. ".
1781. 10". 1 Lieut. "Francis Moore. ^Charles Stark Middleton. S.C.
Battles engaged in,  Taking of Friday's Fort, May 12  81. May 11. 81. Motte Fort Orangeburg Fort. Eutain Spgs. Sept 1781
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Mecklenburg Co, N.C.
Date of application for pension, Nov. 5. 1832.  Allowed.
Residence at date of application,  Morgan Co., Georgia. 1839 Cherokee Co., Ala.
Age at date of application, 76- 1756 Cecil Co., Md.
Remarks: Sol. M. Mecklinburg Co, N.C. Much. 4. 1784 Elizabeth McConkle
he died Mac. 29. 1841 Cherokee Co., Ala. + she was alld pens on her appln. exec. May 11, 1844, while 79 yrs. + a res. of Cherokee Co., Ala.