Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30961, James Cooley, N.C. S.C.

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(3-1776)
SERVICE
N. C.
S. C.
Cooley, James
NUMBER
S. 30961
CONTENTS

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7339
Kentucky
James Cooley
Madison in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded Captain Grogg of the [illegible] commanded Col Armstrong in the S. C. for 14 mo + 23 days 

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky the rate of 49 Dollars 20 Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of April 1833 and sent to James Turner Richmond Kentucky

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $98.40
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 24.60
$123.00

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk,
Book E Vol. 7 Page 5

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Declaration of James Cooley in [illegible] obtain the benefit of the act of Congress [illegible] 
June 4, 1832.
State of Kentucky
Madison County
On this 13th day of August, personally appeared in open Court, before the [illegible] County Court of Madison now sitting, James Cooley, a resident of Madison County, state of Kentucky, aged 72 years old the 19th day of Oct. next, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress [illegible] June 7,  1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as here in stated - he volunteered in Brown County, South Carolina, he thinks in May 1776, and served three months, except one week, under Capt. Grogg, Maj. Dazier, - Colonel, and Gen. Lee. He was in the battle at Sullivan's Island, on the 28th of June 1776 - Gens. Lee and Mauetrice commanded - Capt A [illegible] Maj. Donoho, Col. Dazier and Gen. Lee of the Continental line were present at the battle - At this battle the British that dower over Flagstaff - the American troops afterwards that dower the most of the British fifty [illegible]. He was discharged in the city of Charleston, S. 6 the latter part of July or first of August. He then went to  Surry County, North Carolina, and there volunteered under Capt. Benj Cleveland for three months, in the month of August as he believes, to fight against the Cherokee Indians. I was in one small skirmish at the over Hill Towns in the High Wassa County. I was attached to Col. A [illegible]'s regiment, Maj. Walton was one of our officers. The whole under the command of Gen. Retherford. We marched from one Indian [illegible] to another. There

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was no continental troops with is at this time. We took from the Indians on this occasion about one hundred head of horses, about 80 or 90 Beers, twenty five loads of arepee deerskins, four white men misoners - Scott T Hicks - the names of the other three I do not recollect - killed two negros, [illegible] girls prisoners, and [illegible] this compromises all the circumstances attending my second tour. I again volunteered under Capt. Franklin in Surry County [illegible] entered the service again in January 1781, marched from thence to [illegible] county to afist Gen Green in guarding some prisoners. On our return to Surry County, n. 6. four of us were taken prisoner by [illegible] Lighthouse and retained as prisoners till Cornwallis was taken - When the siege commenced the prisoners were put on board of a prison ship until Cornwallis surrendered, then we were liberated. I was taken prisoner near Moranin Tower in Surry Count, n. 6 and marched from thence to Guilford County from thence to Crop creek, from thence to Wilmington, from thence to Portsmouth, from thence to Little York. At Wilmington  n. 6. there were about 100 prisoners put on board of a British ship, and about 18 remained, that the ship would not hold. I was a prisoner at the time of the battle between Gen Green and Cornwallis, the 15th March, at Guilford Courthouse, & about three miles distant. I never had but one discharge which was [illegible] by Capt. Grogg, with [illegible] and that was for the first [illeigible] of duty, which I have lost or mislain

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I was born in the state of Virginia, nut my father moved to North Carolina when I was very small, but I have always understood from my parents that I was born the 19th Oct. 1760. I have no view  of my age. It was in my fathers testament, but I do not know where it is now. I lived in Brown County, S.C. when I [illegible] the first time. In Surry County, N.C. where I was liberated as a prisoner I returned to Surry County, I moved from thence to [illegible] County, Virginia, where I resided about seven years, when I moved to Madison County, state of Kentucky and where I now reside. I am known in my present neighborhood to [crossed out] [illegible] or [illegible] of no person whose testimony I can procure, who can testify to my services except Michael Grindstoff of Jesamine County, Kentucky, whose deposition I here with annex.

He hereby relinquishes [illegible] claim whatever to/[illegible] or [illegible] the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.

[illegible] to, and [illegible], the day [illegible] aforesaid the George Alcorn and James Dejornatt, James Cooley, both residents of Madison County, hereby certify that [illegible] acquainted with James Cooley when he subscribed and swore to the above declaration, we believe he is 72 years of age as stated by him that he is [illegible] and believed to be a soldier of the revolution, and that we can ever in that opinion-
James Dejornatt
Geo Alcorn

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And the law court hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the [illegible] provided 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 George Alcorn and James Dejornatt, who has also signed the [illegible], are both residents of Madison County, and are [illegible] persons and this statement is [illegible].
Wm Goodloe
Richd Broaddus
J. S. White

James Cooley
Declaration for a pension

Kentucky Madison County  Ter.
I David Irvine of the Court of Madison County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Cooley for a pension. - I further certify that Joseph Turner Esqr whose certificate is annexed to this Deposition of Michael Grindstoff is an acting Justice of the peace in said county duly commissioned & qualified as such, and that his [illegible] is in his own hand writing. In testimony where of I have here unto set my hand & seal of office this 17 day of August 1832
David Irvine [illegible]

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James Cooley
from 1776 [illegible]
14 mo. 23 days
$49.20
10
11.12.14.16.

P. 29

See [illegible] Nov, 1832
Jos. Turner
Richmond KY

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No. S128
Brief in the case of James Cooley 
County of Madison in the State of Kentucky
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 72
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
[column headings: Period. (In 17), Duration of Service. (Years, Months, Days.), Rank. (As a), Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. (Gen.)]
In 1776 May Years, Months, 2 Days. 23 As a private Capt. Grogg Maj. Dazier Gen. Lee
In 1776 Aug. Years, Months, 3 Days. As a - Capt. Benj Cleveland
In 1781 Vol July Years, Months, 9 Days. As a - Col. Armstrong Gen. Ratherford Capt. Franklin
5. In what battles was he engaged? Sullivan's Islands
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Browne Cty S. Car:
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? the [illegible] & traditionary
8. Are the papers defective as to for or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The seal of the Clerk is not attached as required
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
T. Waugh
Examining Clerk
in service to [illegible]

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July 31, 1931

Mrs. J. Frank Thompson
11 Kuhlman Court
Columbia, Missouri

Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
AWF

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears for the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 30961, that James Cooley was born October 19, 1760 in Virginia.

While a resident of Craven County, South Carolina, he enlisted in May, 1776, and served eleven weeks in Captain Grogg's South Carolina company. While a resident of Surry county, North Carolina, he enlisted in August 1776, and served three months in Captain Benjamin Cleveland's company in Colonel Armstrong's North Carolina regiment and was in a skirmish with the Cherokee Indians at the Over Hill Townsian Hiawassee Country. he enlisted in January 1781 in Captain Franklin's North Carolina company, was taken prisoner near the Moravian Town in Surry County, by Tarleton's Light Horse, and was liberated after the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorkton.

From Surry County, North Carolina, soldier moved to Montgomery County, Virginia, where he lived about seven years, when he went to Madison County, Kentucky.

He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, then a resident of Madison County, Kentucky.

There are no data relative to his family.

Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator

[illegible]
service me S

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The deposition of Michael Grindstaff, a resident of Jessamine County, state of Kentucky, taken at the office of Joseph Turner in the town of Richmond state of Kentucky, on the 25th day of July 1832, to he had as evidence at the war office in behalf of James Cooley's application for a pension under to act of [illegible] the 7th June, 1832, who being first duly sworn according to Law, saith that he knew James Cooley well in June 1776; that Cooley there served in Capt. Grogg's company of volunteers, and said Cooley was in the battle at Sullivan's Island on the 28th June 1776, that he again saw said Cooley in service under Captain Cleveland on an expedition against the Cherokee [illegible] in 1776. I know  nothing more of Mr. Cooley after the expedition against the Cherokee until about twelve years since; since which time I have seen him occasionally, and understand him to say that he lived in Madison County. And further [illegible] saith not
Michael Grindstaff
his mouth

State of Kentucky
Madison County
I Joseph Turner, a justice of the peace for the County, in the state aforesaid, do certify that the above deposition was taken, sworn and subscribed to before me at the time and place above stated. Given under my hand this 25th June 1832
Joseph Turner [illegible]

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State of Kentucky
Madison County

I joseph Turner, a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, do certify that the within named Michael Grindstaff, who has sworn to the services of James Cooley, applicant for a pension under the act of Congress of 7th June 1832, is a credible person, and that his statement is [illegible] to credit. Given under my hand this 29th November 1832
Joseph Turner [illegible]

I Talton Taylor, a clergyman [illegible] to county of Madison hereby certify, that I am well acquainted with James Cooley, who has asked me to the admitted declaration; that I believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have [illegible] service of the revolution, and that I [illegible] in that opinion sworn to, and subscribed this [illegible] day of [illegible] 1832.
[illegible]

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James Cooley
declared for
a pension

I Joseph Turner a justice of the peace in law for Madison County the state of Kentucky, do certify that Talton Taylor who has subscribed and sworn to the [illegible] of statement is a clergyman, and that he resides in Madison County and that he is a credible person, and that his statement [illegible] to. Given under my hand this 1st day of July 1833.
Joseph Turner [illegible]
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant [illegible] revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Talton Taylor who has subscribed and sworn to the [illegible] is a clergyman, and that he resides in the county of Madison. Given under our hands this 7th day of July 1833.
Wm Watts
John Hawkins
Henry B. Hawkins

[illegible]

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Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
MCS:ILL

Mrs. J. Frank Thompson
11 Kuhlman Court
Columbia, Missouri.

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 30961, that James Cooley was born October 19, 1760, in Virginia.

While a resident of Craven County, South Carolina, he enlisted in May, 1776, and served eleven weeks in Captain Grogg's South Carolina Company. While a resident of Surry County, North Carolina, he enlisted in August, 1776, and served three months in Captain Benjamin Cleveland's Company in Colonel Armstrong's North Carolina Regiment and was in a skirmish with the Cherokee Indians at the Over Hill towns in Hiawassee Country. He enlisted in January 1781 in Captain Franklin's North Carolina Company, was taken prisoner near Moravian Town in Surry County, North Carolina, by Tarleton's Light Horse, and was liberated after the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown.

From Surry County, North Carolina, soldier moved to Montgomery County, Virginia, and lived there about seven years, when he went to Madison County, Kentucky.

He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Madison County, Kentucky.

There are no data relative to his family.

Very truly yours,

E. W. MORGAN 
Acting Commissioner.

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Rev.and 1812
Wars Section

MCS/HMM

May 19, 1930.

Mrs. E. C. Tallant
911 Chapala Street
Santa Barbara
California.

Dear Madam:

I advise you that from the in the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 30961, it appears that James Cooley was born October 19, 1760, in Virginia.

While a resident of Craven County, South Carolina, he enlisted in May, 1776, and served eleven weeks in Captain Grogg's South Carolina Company. While a resident of Surry County, North Carolina, he enlisted in August, 1776, and served three months in Captain Benjamin Cleveland's Company in Colonel Armstrong's North Carolina Regiment and was in a skirmish with the Cherokee Indians at the Over Hill towns in Hiawassee Country. He enlisted in January 1781 in Captain Franklin's North Carolina Company, was taken prisoner near Moravian Town in Surry County, North Carolina, by Tarleton's Light Horse, and was liberated after the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown.

From Surry County, North Carolina, the soldier moved to Montgomery County, Virginia, and lived there about seven years, when he went to Madison County, Kentucky.

He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Madison County, Kentucky.

There are no data relative to his family.

No charge is made for furnishing this history

Very truly yours,

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.

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**342/September 10, 1930.
541

Bureau of Pensions.
Rev.41812 Wars Section.

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Rev.War claim for pension of James Cooley
File No.30961.

Actual 1 of each page.

90¢.............. 8 pages.

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Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number.

The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are no to be copied.

Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.

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List to Mrs. E.C. Tallant:
Sol. decl. 8/13/1832 - 3 pages
Court rec. "" " - 1 page
Michael Grindstaff's affid. 6/25/1832 - 1 page
Talton Taylor's affid. 1/7/1833 - 1 page

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DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
COLUMBIAN CHAPTER
COLUMBIA, MO.

Commissioner of Pensions.

Dear Sir-

Will you sent me the Rev. Pension of Adam Binkley private of Lieut in N.C. [illegible] placed on Pension [illegible] from Davidson Co. Tenn,
Nov-12-1832 aged 94-
Also Rev. Pension of James Cooley from Madison Co. Ky,

Thanking you very much W am very sincerely-
(Mrs. J. Frank) Stella Anthony Thompson
11 Kuhlman Court
Columbia, Mo.

[seal]

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Pension Commissioner

Dear Sir-

Have you a rev. pension of James Cooley [✓OK] 80 years old who received Pension in Madison Co. Ky. in 1841
Also of Ruben Cooley [-not OK] mercer Co. Ky.

Thanking you very much I am very sincerely
(Mrs. J. Frank) Stella A. Thompson
11 Kuhlman Court
Columbia, Mo.

[seal]

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Cash - $1.00

FINANCE DIVISION
BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK
AUG 4 1930
BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Santa B.
From 911 Chapala St.
Santa Barbara
Calif.

Department of the Pensions Bureau
Washington, D.C.

Mr. E.W. Morgan,
Acting Comm' of Pensions

My dear Sir,

Will you please send me a phostatic copy of the declaration for pension by James Cooley of Virginia [illegible] was in Service in the Revolutionary War? His claim was S. 30961 and his application Aug 13, 1932 at which time he was a resident of Madison Co. Ky. Enclosed please find $1.00 which I trust will cover cost of photostatic copy. 

Thanking you herein I am yours, very sincerely,
(Mrs.E.C.) Mildred C Tallant

106/90

[stamp: PENSION AUG 2 1930 OFFICE)

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Santa Barbara
Mar 8th 1930.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Interior Department
Washington, D.C.

My dear Sir,

Through officials of the Kentucky Historical Society, I have been advised to write you concerning records relating to my paternal great grandfather, James Cooley. Can you send me a copy of the declaration made by James Cooley when he applied for a pension? I have the following data only:
Under the Act of June 7-1832 (Began Mar 9-1931) Cooley, James, private S.C. State Troops April 1-1833; $49:20. Age 74. (Can you tell me what the letters "S.C." mean after the word private?) Enclosed you will find a self-addressed envelope hoping it will lessen the trouble of the sending me a reply. If any expense or fee is required for this please let me know and I'll gladly reimburse you.

Very Sincerely,
(Mrs.E.C.) Mildred C. Tallant

[stamp: Pension MAR 12 1930 OFFICE]

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30961
Req INVALID.

File No. 30,961
James Cooley
In Rev War

Act: June 7th 32

Index:-Vol., Page

[Arrangement of 1870.]

1930. [illegible] to Mrs. E.C. Tallant [illegible]

1930 Sept. 17. Photos made to Mrs. E.C. Tallant  [illegible] Div. ntld.  D.O.J.

1931, [illegible] 14. [illegible] to Mrs. J. Frank [illegible]

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James Cooley

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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of James Cooley which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? -
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. *Has he mentioned 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? yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No clergyman 2 resident citizens
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes - [illegible] one witness -
XIV. ✝If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she , or they are persons of credibility? - no
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? - yes
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no
 XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes

EXPLANATORY NOTES.

*QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by the 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 Peace, &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_year_months and_ days. I served as a _. For_months and _days, I served as a_; and for such service I claim a pension."

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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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 service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.

✝QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants entering the service, and the line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.

‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.