Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18888, David Golightly, S.C.
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Service S.C Golightly, David Number S.18888 carded contents
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33.229 

South Carolina 

David Golightly. decd of - in the State of S. C. who was a Private of Dragoons in the - commanded by Captain - of the S.C. commanded by – in the Revoluti for 6 mos 26 days 

Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston at the rate of 28 Dollars 60 cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 Eug 27 June 1842 

Certificate of Pension issued the 4” day of April 1854 and sent to A. S. Wallace 

Arrears to the 4th of Present 

Semi-annual allowance ending  

{Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832.} 

Recorded by H. R. Weightman Clerk 

Book E. Vol. 6. Page 68
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State of South Carolina Spartanburgh District  

s.s. 

On this 9th day of June 1835. Personally appeared, in open court, towit the court of chancery, before his honour Chancellor Johnston; David Golightly decd, a Resident of Spartanburgh District in the said State, aged seventy-Eight 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 provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832. “In the last of the month of June or first of July 1776 I was drafted in Captain Mathew Pattons company of militia in the Regiment commanded by Col. Patton, and marched from Spartanbugh then call’d Ninety-Six District + to the military stations on Seneca River, then under command of General Williamson, against the Cherokee Indians; where I remained, for the space of three weeks, or more, and returned to Spartanbugh, where I remained untill the time of my draft, ( three months) had expired. I then remained at home being indented apprentice) untill about  the time of the fall of Charleston, when I was pass’d into the service, by order of Major, afterwards General Pinkney – with the Waggon and Team, of my Brother, which was in my care – from this time I continued in the service in bonious situation untill the Cap-
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Captain of Cornwallis, at Little York. I was at the Battle of the Cedar Spring as a private Volunter, was with Genl. Wm. Henderson, as a commissary, at Neal Mill. was with Col Sumpter in the Cototha Nation – was at the taking of Thickitty Fort; was at the Battle of [illegible] ford, and acted as a Lieutenant at the siege of Augusta – and then served as a private at the Siege of Ninty Six as a Volunteer, under Genl. Greene – all these were [illegible], but the great loss of time since has deprived me of the recollection of dates, and the name of any of my officers – It is impossible for me, at this time to designate the time or length of each term of service, but I considered I was, in constant service, for the space of two years, and by counting up the said scants, and short tours of service, not have estimated, the term of service would be greater.  

I do hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension except the present and declare that my name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any state – In answer to the question propounded by the court I answer to the 1st I was born in Virginia in 1757. -

2. I have had a record of my age, but it is now with my Daughter in the state of Alabama -
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To the 3rd I lived in Spartanbugh but when calld into service and have resided there ever since. -  

To the 4th In within. - 

To the 5 In within 

To the 6 I never receive any discharge 

To the 7 – I refer to all who are acquainted with me. 

Sworn to + subscribed 

In open court, june 9, 1835 

[signature] J. Johnston  

[signature] D Golightly 

Mr John W. Lewis a clergyman residing in Greenville District, lately in Spartanbugh and Antony Foster residing in Spartanbugh District we hereby certify that we are well acquainted with David Golightly, who has subscribed and sworn to the forgoing declaration that we believe him to be seventy-eight years of age, that he is reputed and belived in the Neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion -  

Sworn to before me 

9th June 1835= 

[signature] H. J. Dean 

[signature] Jno W Lewis 

[signature] A. Foster Jr 

[signature] D.D. 

[signature] T.E.S.D. + J.J Ecoff 

And the said Court, does hereby declare its opinion, after the investigation of the
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matter, and after putting the interogatories 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, that Dr. John W. Lewis, who has signd the forgoing certificate is a clergyman residing in [illegible] and that Anthony Foster, [illegible] who has also signed the same is resident in Spartanbugh and is a credible person and. That their statement is entitled to credit. 

[signature] J. Johnston, June 9, 1835. 

Declaration of David Golightly sent.  

I Hosea J. Dean commissioner of the said court, do hereby certify, that the forgoing contains, the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of David Golightly, for a Pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and seal of office, this Ninth day of June 1835. 

[signature] H. J. Dean 
[illegible]
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sion on file in this Bureau: David Golightly Sr., For File 18888

DATEST OF 
ELISTMENT OR 
APPOINTMENT.
June or July 1776
LENGTH OF 
SERVICE.
8 Mos.
RANK.
Pvt.
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
Mathew Patton
COLONEL.
Patton
STATE
S.C.
about the time of the fall of Charleston was pressed into service with his brother dragoon
and then continued in service in various situations until the [illegible] of Lord Cornwallis; was at the battle of Cedar Springs as a Pvt. volunteer was with General Wm. Henderson as a commissary at Neals Mill, was with Colonel Sumpter in the Catawba Nation, was at the taking of  Thicketty Fort.  Battle Musgrove Ford and at the siege of Augusta where he acted as Lieutenant.  Then served as a Pvt at Siege of Ninety Six.
Battles engaged in, see above
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Spartanburg District S C.
Date of application for pension, June 9 1835 
Residence at date of application, Spartanburg District S.C.
Age at date of application, born in Va on 1757 died June 27, 1842
    Remarks:  Soldier was a Baptist and afterwards a Methodist minister who left two children, Elizabeth wife of W.W. Harris and Mary Martin who was not alive in 1853.
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David Golightly 

Wm Harriss 

Spartanburgh
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STATE OF South Carolina
District Spartanburg

It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me R. Bowden ordinary for Spartanburg District
that David Golightly was a Revolutionary Soldier of the United States at the rate of $ per annum, and that he died on the 27th day of June eighteen hundred and forty two 
leaving surviving two children, Louis, Elizabeth Harris, & Mary Martin
and that Elizabeth Harris is the only surviving child of aforesaid David Golightly dec'd 

   In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office his 22nd day of November one thousand eight hundred and fifty two.
   R. Bowden Ordinary
   & Clerk of said Court

   NOTE. -- If the original Claimant or person in whose right the claim was made, be alive, then there is no use for the above certificate, but simply the power of attorney. But if he or she (as the case may be) be dead, then the exact period of his or her death must appear. If the widow execute the power of attorney it must also appear when the marriage took place, and that she is still a widow. If there be neither father nor mother, the period of the marriage, and of the death of each, must appear and also, the name or names, of the surviving child or children. If, he, or she, (as the case may be)
was a pensioner, state that fact, and also the amount received per annum; but if a claimant merely, state that fact.

   The above certificate must be executed by the Clerk of the Court under his seal of office.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

May 20, 1927

Mr. L. H. Martin
Ballston
Va.

Sir:

I have to advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 18888, that DAVID COLIGHTLY, while a
resident of Spartanburgh District, South Carolina, enlisted in June or July, 1778, and served three months as a private in Captain Mathew Patton's Company in Colonel Patton's South Carolina Regiment.

   About the time of the fall of Charleston he was pressed into the service as a teamster and continued in the service in various situations until the surrender of Cornwallis; he was in the battle of Cedar Springs as a private volunteer, was with General William Henderson as a commissary at Neal's Mill, was with Colonel Sumpter in the Catawba Nation, was at
the siege of Augusta where he acted as lieutenant and he served as a private at the siege of Ninety-Six.

   Pension was allowed on his application executed June 8, 1835, at which time he was a resident of Spartanburgh District, South Carolina.
.
He was a Baptist and afterwards a Methodist minister.
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He was survived by two children, Mary Martin who was not living in 1853, and Elizabeth Harris who was sixty-six years of age in 1833, and a resident of Spartanburgh District, South Carolina, and was the wife of Colonel W. W. Harris.

Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
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Sent to L.H. Martin
Ballston, Va.
David Golightly
Telephone request
S.18888
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3-871.

RECORD DIVISION.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF PENSIONS.

Briefed by L.D.L.
Claim No.
Certificate No.
Claimant
Soldier David Golightly
Service S.C.
Additional Service Rev. War
No __ Claim, State records __, 190__
No claim combination records __ 10-__

REMARKS:
No claim except I #18838

Chief Division
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[stamp]
RECORD 
MAY 26 1909
DIVISION

U.S. PENSION OFFICE
MAY 26 1909
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White Stone
RFD1 #40
South Carolina
To Pension Bureau
my grandmother, Mrs.
William W. Harris recieved
a pension. I wish to
know thro whom
Her husband Coln. W.W.
Harris, born 1788 died 1875.
He served in army under
Andrew Jackson.
Her father David
Golightly was born
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1757 died 1842
If you have any record of our
families please let me know what
is required of me to obtain them
Considering the value of your
time and my ignorance in
proper form of addressing
you I thank you in
advance
Respectfully yours
L. L. Harris
White Stone
South Carolina
RFD1 #40
May 30' 09
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18838
INVALID.
File No. 1888
David Golightly
Pre Rev War
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Act: June 7th 32
Index: --Vol. 1, Page 147
[Arrangement of 1870.]

[Next Page] 1907 June 4. Hist to
L.L. Harris
┃ May 20 hist to
┃ L. H. Martin, Request
┃ made by telephone
W.A. S.
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Hon. L. P. Waldo
Washington City,
D.C.

David Golightly

A.S. Wallace
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Washington City, D.C.
3rd April 1854
Hon. L.P. Waldo

My dear sir

  I herewith inclose facsimile of the hand writing of David Golightly and request its consideration sometime during my stay at this place.

   Your early compliance will very much appreciated.

A.S. Wallace

David Golightly
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Washington City, D.C.
3rd April 1854
Hon. L.P. Waldo

My dear sir

I herewith inclose facsimile of the hand writing of David Golightly and request its consideration sometime during my stay at this place.

Your early compliance will very much appreciated.

A.S. Wallace
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Facsimile of David
Golightly Hand
Writing
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D. Wallace
March 4, 1854
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Pension Office
March 5, 1854

Sir
    Your letter of the 9th ultimo, relative to the claim of David Golightly, deceased, of South Carlina, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been received and its suggestions have been carefully considered.

   I desire, now, to be furnished with the facsimiles of the signatures of David Golightly to the two orders on the commissioners of the Treasury.  The one in favor of Nevil Wayland for indent number 766, Liber X, and the other in favor of Samuel Nesbett for indent number 3515, Liber X.  If convenient, it is desirable that the facsimiles of the bodies of the two orders should also be traced.

D. Wallace Esq
Jonesville
S.C.
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Case of David Golightly, dec'd, S.C.

   The evidence of service consists, solely, of a certificate of the Comptroller of S.C. showing two payments one of $64 currency = $9.2.10 1/4 sterling
145 = 20.14. 3 1/4
Showing 209 as service - 1st in the Spartan Reg't
and 2 in Roebucks - (same Reg't I supported)

   An order to the Treasury Commissioners to pay the 1st indent to Nevil Wayland is signed Feb'y 5, 1786 "David Golickly"

  An order to pay the 2nd indent to Samuel Nesbett is signed January 30, 1786 - David Golightly.

  Both a/cs are made out in the name of David Golightly.

   Mr. Wallace, the Atty, was desired by letter of 23 May last, to procure a facsimile of the signature to the order for the 1st indent.  This he fails to do as he alleges that the entire order, including the signature is in the hand writing of Mr. Wayland, in whose favor it was drawn.  

   The signature of Golightly is singular - yet I think the suggestion of Hon. D. Wallce is not improbable.

   I propose that facsimiles of the signatures to both orders be requested.  If that to the second
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order - the one in favor of Nesbet is found to be genuine, I should feel strongly inclined to admit the claim.

    Feb 22, 1854 - S.G. D.

  The suggestion of Mr. Dodge is imputes, for there is now no widow to commute the pension to whom the paymaster named in the certificates were made with the father of claimant.

   The name Golightly will do this efficiently.  If this widow was in their care I would consider it good for 6 mo. and 26 days as a private of Dragoons.  

$28.60 per annum

David Golightly
Private
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Dear Sir
Jonesville S
Feby 9th 1854
some time during the last
Congress, I filed, or rather caused to be
filed in the department now under your
Superintendence, the evidence, (forwarded
to me by Hon. A. S. Wallace the attorney)
upon which Elizabeth Harris founds a claim
to a revolutionary pension, on the account
of the services of her father David Golightly
in the war of the revolution.
In December last, at the request of the said Attorney, I examined the revolutionary Records in the office of the Comptroller Genl., Columbia S.C. with the view to learn
the true state of the record in reference to
this claim, & found the following State of
facts, as verified by the record.

   There is on file, a stated account Book X No 766 in favor of David Golightly, for $4 Currency. The account is in favor
of David Golightly. But it encloses
-
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an order to the treasurers of the State

from David Golightly, for the amount same to David Golightly, & payable to Nevil Wayland
It seemed to me very clear, from the inspection of the papers that the order itself, the signature of it, of David Golightly in the hand writing of Wayland. The services charged for was in Col John Thomas Regiment in Book A, another acct is found in favor of David Golightly, Numbered 3575 for 145 Currency, for services rendered in Col Roebucks Regiment. The order for the payment of the money, is 1, evidently in the hand writing of David Golightly himself, and is written David Golightly, not Golikly. Now there is no such name in this Country as Golikly, that I have ever heard of, but the name Golightly, is almost always spoken Golikly. From a careful examination of the record, I have no doubt of both the above.
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accts, & for the services rendered by
David Golightly, the soldier under whom
Mrs. Harriss climas.  I ma equally well
satisfied that Account No 700, in
which David Golightly's name is properly
spelled, was collected by Wayland upon
an order drawn & signd by himself, &
to which he (doubtless by the authority
given him by Mr. Golightly) signd Golightly's 
name, spelling it Golikly, the way it
is now, & I doubtless was then, spoken.
This is I think the whole truth of
the case.  I was informed by the keeper
of the Records, that no other soldier
by the name of Golightly, or Golikly,
can be found upon the record.  In the
body of the acct No 7--, the name
is spelled David golightly - the name
signd to the order to draw the money, on
the same account, & inclosed in it from the
time of payment until now, is written David
Golikly; manifestly an error made
by Wayland who drew the money.
I make this statement at the
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request of the attorney, as this seeming incompatibility, as I understand been made a round of objection to the admission of the claim, I hope this explanation, may be deemed sufficient to remove the objection I wrote you, giving this statement of facts, last December. Having rec'd nothing in reply, I write again, least my former letter may have misnamed. I am, Dear Sir, yours very truly.
 D Wallace

Hon L.P Waldo
Washington
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A.S. Wallace
Oct 16 /53
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Pension Office
Oct. 21, 1853

Sir

   The affidavit filed in support of the case of David Golightly of S.C. is not sufficient nor does the specimen of his hand writing affect the care, but a facsimile of it from the Comptroller Office might do so.

   There, certainly, can be no difficulty in obtaining it.  I refer you to my letter of the 23d of May last to the Hon D. Wallace for further particulars.

A.S. Wallace
Yorkville
S.C.
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Yorkville SC
14th October 1833

Hon L. P. Waldo
My Dr Sr

I herewith inclose
the affidavit of Solomon Abbott
of Spartanburg District S. C. to sustain
the application of David Golighly 
of that District under Act of 7th
June 1832.  I also send you a
specimen of his hand writing when
he ws an old man if nedessary I will
send you comparisons of his hand
writing as his receipt in the comptrollers
office is better written
The Comptroller informed
me the pay to David Golythly would
cover 11 or twelve months, I have
not examined the records of the state
of Georgia for his service at Augusta
as Lieutenat have you the records
of that state at Washington and if
so what do they show to his credit
Pleas report this to me as soon as convenient
Very truely your friend
A. S. Wallace
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The State of South Carolina
Spartanburg District
Solomon
Abbott a Revolutionary Pensioner
aged nenty three years past and to me
well known to be a man of truth, and
a resident of the district of Spartanburg
personally appeared before me and
made oath that he was a acquainted
with the Revd David Golightly before, during
and after the Revolutionary War, knew
him as [illegible] in the war, but does
not remember how long he served in
that capacity, he remembers that he
was discharged from that campaign
in now that he might pursue [illegible]
[illegible] which has been stolen from him
He further deposes that he was reputed
and [illegible] to be a genuine whig and
an efficient soldier and that he was
a [illegible] of good character for veracity
and for many years a preacher of the
Gospel.  Sworn to & subscribed this
9th day of August 1853
Solomon Abbott x his mark
Before me
Jefferson Choice
Not. Pub. & Ex Off. Magistrate
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State of South Carolina
Spartanburgh District
I J B Tolleson Clerk
of the Court of Common
Pleas & General Sessions for the district & state
aforesaid do hereby certify that Jefferson Choise
before whom the [illegible] officially was made
was at the date thereof a Notary Public for
the district & State aforesaid who [illegible] been
duly appointed & quallified and the signature
purporting to be his is genuine and
that all due faith & credit should be
given to all his officeal acts as Such
sworn under my hand and
seal of office this 10th
day of August AD 1833
J. B. Tolleson
Clerk
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Hon. D. Wallace
May 23 1853
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Pension Office
May 23 1853

Sir
I have the honor to inform you that 
Since my letter of the 11 inst , in relation to the case of David Golightly of S.C. a 
certificate of the Comptroller of S.C. has
been reached. Which shows some pay
merits made to a man bearing his name. All the service claimed by
him was in the team service ex-
cept three months, that three months 
under Col Patten and Gen Williams.
In, the service performer by the man
who receives pay. As artified by the S.C.
comptroller was under Col John 
Thomas Jana. But as his signature 
was a very peculiar one, a mere
satisfactory adjustment of the claim
might be made by obtaining a facsimile ,
of the signature to the receipt 
in the possession of the comptroller and
forwarding it to this office.
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Hon
D. Wallace
May 11 1853
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132
Pension Office
May 11 1853

Sir

I have the honor to inform you tht in the
year 1835, David Golightly of S. C. made
application for a pension and claimed that he
had served as a private, teamster and
Lieutenant but offered no kind of evidence
to show that he did serve as alledged.
No action has been had upon the case
since 1835.  Application should be made
to the Comptroller of S. C. for any evidence
of his servcie that he may be in possession 
of.

Hon. D. Wallace
Jonesville
S.C
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House Reps [??]
Washington Dec 23rd 1832

Sir
I forwarded to you, some days
ago, the declaration of Mrs. Elizabeth
Harriss, the only surviving child &
heir at Law of David Golightly, late of 
Spartaburgh District S. C. claiming a
pension, under the act (I believe, of
7th June 1832 for the Revolutionary
Services, of the said David Golightly

I now inclose, the Record testimony
of the said services, by which it appears,
that the service rendered, was cavalry
service, & in conformity with which,
the pension is claimed.  I ask that this
evidence be filed in the case, and as
this is important additional evidence,
and as this case, has not been adjudicated,
but suspended for further proof,
I submit, that even had it even been 
subject  to the five years rule, which I
do not believe, yet the testimony now
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filed, takes the case out of that well
as I understand the interpretation of the
Rule by the Secretary of the Interior, simply
requires that important additional evidence
be filed.

I have the honor to be
your Obt servt
D. Wallace

Hon J. E. Heath
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House of Representatives U.S.
Washington Dec 16, 1852

Sir

  I inclose additional evidence in the Revolutionary pension claim of Elizabeth Harris of Spartanburgh District S.C.  the only surviving child of David Golightly, a revolutionary soldier.

   This is a suspended claim, and has been waiting this or other proof.  I ask that their claim be reported to me as early as convenient.

   I have the honor to be
   Your Obedient Servant
   D. Wallace

Hon. J.E. Heath
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David Golightly dec'd
So Carolina

Act June 7, 1832
Admitted - 6 mos 26 days

Private of Dragoons
at $28.60 per annum
from Mar 4, 1831 to June
27, 1842, when he died

Certificate payable 
Elizabeth Harris,
his only surviving child

Agent
A.S. Wallace
Present
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Brief in the case of David Golightly, deceased, Spartanburg District and State of South Carolina
act June 7, 1832

Claim, ("original")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by Rolls?  If either, state the substance.

Service - Record and traditionary proof
Death - Parol
Only surviving child - Certif of Court

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

Name and residence of Agent
A.S. Wallace
Now Present

S.G. Dodge
Examining Clerk.
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33.0507
David Golightly
S.C.

See let to Horia
J Deane, July 20 1831

D Wallace
May 11 /53
Same May 23/53
A.D. Wallace Oct 21/53
D. Wallace Mar 4. 1854

Act 7 June 1832
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D Golightly Private
$55.00

Golightly
$55.00
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Rev of William Clerk Agt South Carolina fifty five
Jan'y 6. 1840

$55

Golightly
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Dd Golightly
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Comptroller Genl's Office
Columbia S.C.
Dec. 17th 1832

No. 766}
Lib X } 

Issued the 27 Sept '85 to David Golightly for nine pounds two and ten pence for 64 days duty per account audited 
No 74 Principal $9:2: 10 1/4
Annual Interest $0:12:9

X 766 27 Sept '85 Mr. David Golightly his account of 64 days duty in militia on horseback in 1780 amortg @ 2 of pr day to curry $64
               Stg      $9.2.10 1/4

The State of South Carolina
   To David Golightly 
to service done in the Spartan Regiment in Capt. Culbertsons' Company at different times from the 7th day of June until the 24th day of August 1780 under the Command of Col. John Thomas as a private soldier on horseback 64 days @ 2 per day.   $64

Ninety six } 
District }
personally appeared Mr. David Golightly before me and made oath that the above acct. as it stands stated is just & true and that the was not in the State when Col. Anderson collected the accounts.

Sworn to before me the 23rd January 1784.

   I do hereby certify that David Golightly did the above duty in my Company (signed) Saml. Culbertson Capt.  Certified JP. J. Thomas Col.

Gent. Please deliver unto the Bearer Mr. Nevil Wayland my indent with the interest due thereon and you will much oblige your humble servant (signed) David Golikly the 5th Feby 1786.

  To the Commissioner of the Treasury of South Carolina certified by me (signed) John Thomas, J.P. 


Rec'd 27th Sept 1785 full satisfaction for the within in an indent l766X order.

Nevil Wayland
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Rec'd 27th Sept 1785 full satisfaction for the within an indent No 766 X order.

No. 3515 {Issued 9 Aug 86 to David Golightly $20: 14. 3/4 Ag duty
Lib X } Done in Roebucks Reg't, p ap audited
   No 114.  Principal $20: 14: 3 1/4
                  Interest $1.9:

3515X No. 114 9 Aug 86.
   David Golightly for militia duty service the fall of Charleston in Roebuck's Regiment & Anderson return
              Curry $145
              Atg     $ 20:14: 3 1/4

State South Carolina to David Golightly
for militia duty in Roebuck's Reg't. since the fall of Charleston & Anderson's return amt to currency $145
           Stg $20.14: 13 1/4

To the Treasury of the State of South Carolina
    Gentlemen please to deliver to Mr. Samual Nesbett the Bearer hereof all the Indents due to me from said State of South Carolina and your office of Hble Servant (signed David Golightly January 30th 1786.  Test. W. White J.P. Gent. please.
Rec'd 9 Augt 1786 full satisfaction for the within in an indent No 3515 order (signed) Samual Neisbett"

I do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy as taken from the Records of this office.
James A Black
Dep.

(no seal of office)
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Sent 165 days
or 69
209 = 6 mo. 26 days
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Jonesville S.C.
July 14th 1853

Sir

   I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of an unfavorable report, in the Revolutionary pension claim of David Golightly of Spartanburgh District, S.C. on account of whose services in the Revolution, Elizabeth Harris, his only surviving child, is now an applicant for a pension. 

  The said report says that no record evident of the services of David Golightly has been filed.  This statement is made in your report in this case of the 11th May last, & in reply to which I have to say, that this is certainly a mistake for I did file record evidence of the services of David Golightly, taken from the Records of the S.C. Rolls & duly certified by the Comptroller, during the last session of Congress.  This Record Evidence I sent down to the Dept from the post office of the House of Representatives, & I presume, that in the hurry of
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business, it has been overlooked, or filed in the wrong place.  I ask therefore that a search for it & that in connection with the additional evidence, now presented herewith, the case be reconsidered.

   I have the honor to be
   with great respect
   You Ob & Fairful Servant
   D.W. Wallace

Hon. Loren P. Waldo
Dept Interior
Washington
   D.C.
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State of South Carolina
Spartanburgh District

  Before me personally Wm Walker a highly credible citizen of the District aged 44 years -past who being first duly sworn according to the law says that he was intimately acquainted with David Golightly, a revolutionary solider late of Spartanburg District whose heirs are now applicants for the arrears of Pension due him at this death for some fifteen years previous to his death and always understood and believed that the said David Golightly was a solider in the War of the Revolution and done good service and as such was distinguished by the community in which he lived. 

   Deponent further says that said David Golightly was a clergyman of the Baptist order and afterwards joined the Methodist order in which connection deponent has often heard him preach and no man stood for truth and integrity more than the above named
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David Golightly.
   Sworn to and subscribed this 7th day of July A.D. 1853.
   Jefferson Choice, William Walker
   Not. Pub. & Ex Off Magistrate

The State of Carolina
Spartanburg District

   Col Thomas P. Brockman aged fifty six years and Senator of Greenville District on oath saith that he was many years acquainted with said Golightly of Spartanburg District deceased before his death, and that he was reputed and believed to be a Revolutionary Soldier and a man of truth and was for many years a minister of the Gospel.  

   Sworn to and subscribed this 7th day A.D. 1853.
Tho. P Brockman

Jefferson Choice
Not. Pub. & Ex Off Magistrate
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The State of South Carolina
Spartanburgh District

  Personally appeared before me H.J. Dean, aged forty six years, who being duly sworn his oath saith that he was acquainted with David Golightly the Father of Elizabeth Harris wife of Col. W.W. Harris; that he knew him as far back as he can remember, that he was reputed and believed to be a soldier of the Revolution.  This deponent has often heard his Natural Grandfather, Thomas Farrow Esq. (who was a Revolutionary Pensioner) speak of the said David Golightly and of his services during the War of Independence, that they (Farrow and Golightly) were companions in arms & so forth.  That the said David Golightly was a minister and a gentleman of good character & sterling integrity.  Deponent further states that Elizabeth Harris is the only surviving child of said D. Golightly.
    H.J. Dean

   Sworn to & subscribed 8th July 1853. 
Jefferson Choice
Not. Pub & Ex Off Magistrate
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South Carolina
Spartanburg District

   Before me personally appeared Elizabeth Harris a credible citizen of said District aged 66 years who being first duly sworn according to law on oath says that she was ignorant of the requirements of the pension laws and presumed her father David Golightly was also and that she did not know there was record evidence in S.C. and Georgia to show her father David Golightly served and that she makes this application to draw the arrears due her Father the said David Golightly for his service in the War of the Revolution and that she is the only [illegible].

   Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of July 1853.
    Elizabeth Harris
Jefferson Choice
Not. Pub & Ex Off Magistrate
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State of South Carolina
Spartanburgh District      SS.

  I JB Tolleson, Clerk of the court of Common Pleas & General Sessions for the District & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Jefferson Choice before whom the attached affidavits was made was at the date thereof a Notary Public for the District & State aforesaid who had been duly appointed and qualified and the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that all due faith & credit should be given to all his official acts such.
   I further certify that I am well acquainted with William Walk A.S.H. Col Thomas P Brockman & Major H J Dean and know them to be Gentlemen of highest character and standing, two of whom have been & are now, filling high an honorable stations as Representative & Clerk in the House of Representatives.

   In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & sela of office at Spartanburgh District this 8th day of July 1833.
       J.B. Tolleson
       Clerk