Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 1502, Daniel Broyles, Va.

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(3—1776)
SERVICE Va
Broyles, Daniel
NUMBER S.1502
carded.
CONTENTS

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22-291
East Tennessee
Daniel Broyles of McMinn Co in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the cors commanded by Captain Solls of the rgt commanded by Col Barbour in the Virginia line for 7 month's
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Oct 1833 and A R Tusk A. D. Keyes Athens
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 58.32
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 March 11 66
$69 98
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Danl Boyd Clerk, Book E Vol. 7 Page 37
Certificate sent back for correction and new one issued in favor of Danl Broyles instead of Danl Brogle and sent to A D Keys Athens 28th Nov 1833
Pen. Agent, May 23, 1837.
Letter to 3d Audr 1. Aug 1839.
+ suspended –
Letter to 3d Audr 27. Decr 1841.
See letter to Hon. T. J. Campbell H. R. March 15. 1842.
Letter to 3d Audr 16.– March 1842.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act 6th April 1838 from 4th March 1836 to 4th March 1841. Agent notified April 21st 1842
Letter to 3d Audr. 6. Jany 1845.
Paid at Treasury, under act 6 April, 1838, from 4 March 1841 to 4 Sept. 1844. Agent notified 14th Apl. 1846.

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DECLARATION IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE BENEFIT OF THE ACT OF CONGRESS PASSED JUNE 7, 1832.
State of Tennessee, County of McMinn} SS.
On this day of September personally appeared in open Court, before the Justices of the County Court of said county, Daniel Broyles a resident of said county and state, aged about 71 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 act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
He entered the service in the militia of Virginia, in the month of November, as he believes, 1780, in Culpepper County, as a drafted man for three months, in the regiment, commanded by Col. John Barbour, Major Roebuck, Captain Tolls. The troops were marched to Richmond, where General Nelson discharged them, because he had more troops than he could them find provisions for. They were not engaged more than 2 months in this tour.
He entered the service again as a drafted man in the same County, in February 1781, in the same County, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Harry Hill, Captain William Rice, lieutenant William Dickens. These troops were marched thro' Fredericksburg to Jamestown, thence to Suffolk and Norfolk, where arms were distributed amongst the troops, and they were marched to Petersburg, where General Mulhenburgh had the command of the troops, and where on the 26th of April 1781, a battle was fought with the enemy, in which our troops retreated in pursuance of orders, & Marched to a place called Caswell, in the direction of Richmond. Here [crossed out: was] declarant was transferred to a regiment commanded by Colo: Dick, a regular officer, Major Boyce, Captain Yancy all regular officers. After this transfer, they were marched to Richmond, and were afterward engaged in the country below Richmond and between that and Jamestown as Scouts, connected with some cavalry which was employed in the same service. One of the encampments of these troops was at Mobbin Hill, from which place on one occasion, he thinks in May 1781, they marched to Shirley Hundred, and there drew some tofr the enemies forces from their ships into an ambush forned by concealing our troops in the bottom of some boats moored at the Shore, in which there were one hundred of the enemy killed, and 11 taken prisoners. At the same time, there was captured a vessel the name not recollected, which declarant understood was sold for the benefit of the captors, but declarant never Received any part of the prize. Declarant was in this engagement Major Boyce commanded in this

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engagement. After this, in the same month, at Jamestown, the troops to which declarant was attached had a skirmish with a foraging party of the enemy, who had seized some sheep, and were carrying them on board their vessel.
Declarant had written discharges, but he left them in Virginia, when the he left that state, about the Year 1781. Declarant served in all about 7 months, having been retained after the expiration of the second term of service. Declarant does not know of any person except one Solomon Yager, who resides many miles from him in West Tennessee, who could prove the facts stated in the above declaration.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the 5th day of September 1832
Daniel Broyle
We Abraham Slover a clergyman residing in the county and state aforesaid, and Gilbert Cruze residing as aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Daniel Broyles who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; and we believe him to be 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 opinin.
Sworn to and subscribed the 5th day of September 1832
A.Slover
Gilbert Cze
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion, after investigating the matter, and 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, that it appears to them that Abraham Slover who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, that he and Gilbert Cruze who has also signed it, are resident as they therein state, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
John Miller
James H. Reagon –
A. BARB

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8834
Daniel Brogles Ten.
McMinn Co
from 1780 private 7 month
$23.33/100
retrn
5.17 East
1166
5
58.30
A. R. Turk C.C McMinn Co T.

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BRIEF in the case of Daniel Brogles of McMinn Co in the State of Tennessee (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? 71.
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period. | Duration of Service. | Rank. | Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
 | Years, Months, Days. | As a | Gen.
drafted. in 1780 Novr – | "not more than 2 . . . | pri | Col Barbour Capt Tolls Va. ma
" 1781. Feby – | no time specified | . . . | Col. Hill Capt Reed " "
 | served in all about 7 months | Col. Dick Capt Yancy
5. In what battles was he engaged? none
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Culpepper Co Va.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Trady.
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct.
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. L. Williams Examining Clerk:

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Dec. 20. 1839
Madisonville Tn
Dec 10th 1839 25
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

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Madisonville Ten Decr 8 '39
Hon. J. L. Edwards, Commr. of Pensions
Sir,
Some months ago I forwarded powers of Atto: to draw the Pension money due Daniel Broyles & Samuel Steel at the Treasury under the act of April 6th 1838, which were returned by Auditor Hagner, who refered me to you, for a statement of the objections to paying the claims. I immediately handed over the Papers to James M Broyles our County Clerk, and son of the Pensioner, and expected him to attend to the cases – having merely done what I did gratuitously for the old men. Mr. Broyles informs me today that he has taken no steps in the Cases, waiting till the members of Congress should go on, and requests me to again drop a line on the subject.
All I can say is that the claims have been neglected simply on account of the trouble & difficulty in attending to them regularly, and that the old men (both quite respectable citizens, and in need of the money) are still living. Mr. Williams from this District knows Mr. Steel, and must have seen him lately, as I suppose; and I presume Mr Blackwell knows Mr. Broyles.
Please state the objections to the papers as made out
Respectfully
JACoffin

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July 20, 1931
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
MLB One
Mrs. C. S. Baxter
Circleville
Kansas
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 1502, that Daniel Broyles was born May 1, 1762, in Culpeper County, Virginia.
He enlisted in November, 1780, in Culpeper County, Virginia, and served as private in Captain Toll's company, Colonel John Barbour's Virginia regiment; he enlisted in February, 1781, in the same county, and served as private in Captain William Rice's company, Colonel Harry Hill's regiment, later transferred to Captain Yancey's company, Colonel Dick's regiment, was in an engagement at Shirley Hundred and in a skirmish at Jamestown; length of service about seven months in all.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was living in McMinn County, Tennessee.
In 1836 he was a resident of Bledsoe County, Tennessee, where he had lived three years.
He died February 12, 1847, leaving children, but the only name given was James M. Broyles, soldier's son, who was County Clerk of Monroe County, Tennessee, in 1839. There was no reference to soldier's wife.
The above noted is the history of the only soldier named Daniel Broyles found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator

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Daniel Broyles, Sur. File No. 1,502, was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, while a resident of McMinn County, Tennessee.
He stated that he was born May 1, 1762 in Culpeper County, Virginia, where he was drafted in November 1780, and served as Private in Captain Tolls' company, Colonel John Barbour's regiment of Virginia Militia; three months.
Drafted in February 1781, and served in Captain William Rice's company, Colonel Harry Hill's regiment of Militia, for three months, when he was transferred to Captain Yancy's company, Colonel Dick's regiment of regulars, and was in the engagement at Shirley Hundred; two months.
In 1839 his son James M. Broyles was clerk of Monroe County, Tennessee.
Soldier died February 12, 1847, and the arrears of his pension were paid to his surviving children whose names are not stated.

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State of Tennessee Bledsoe County.}
April 27th 1837
Conformably to the Regulations of the War Department, of the 19th of June, 1824, I, Andrew Lowe a Magistrate in the county above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz: from the oaths of William Tinsly and James. L. Schoolfield and of my own knowledge that Daniel Broyles who has this day appeared before me to take the oath of identity, is the identical person named in the pension certificate, which he has exhibited before me, numbered 22291 and bearing date at the War Office, the 28th day of November 1833; that the said certificate was originally issued for him; that he now holds the same in his possession, and claims all the benefits arising therefrom.
GIVEN under my hand, at office on the day and year above written.
Andrew Lowe
Justice of the Peace.
I, John Bridgman Clerk of the Court of Bledsoe County, certify that Andrew Lowe is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Private seal having no Public seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 11th day of May in the year 1837
L.S
J. Bridgman
Clerk of the Court of Bledsoe County.

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The state of Tennessee
I, James Standifer do hearby that, John Bridgman, whose name is assigned assigned to the Written, Idinetey is the Clerk of Bledsoe County Court –
In Testimony Whereof I have hearunto set my hand and and seal the 12th day of May 1837 –
Jams Standifer Member of Congress
BROYLES, DANIEL

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1910 Jan. 24. Hist. to Hon. W. P. Brownlow, see claims S. F. 3052
Michael Broyles & letter ret. by request –
1931 – July 20 – Hist to Mrs. C. D. Baxter — MLB.
Rev War INVALID.
File No. 1502 Daniel Broyles. Priv. Va. Line.
Act: June 7, 1832.
Index:—Vol. A, Page 41
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Danl. Broyles
18834

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I A R Turk Clerk of the County Court of the County of McMinn aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Daniel Broyles for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Official seal at office, this 20th day of September 1832.
AR. Turk Clerk By his Deputy JM Merritt
State of Tennessee McMinn County
On this 27th of July 1833, personally came before me John Miller an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, Daniel Broyles, the above declarant, who being duly sworn, in order to amend the above declaration, says that he was born on the first of May 1762 in Culpepper County Virginia; that he has a record of his age copied from one preserved by his father, which copy is now in his possession at his residence; that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear possitively 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 two months under an ingagement for three months under Captain Tolls as above stated; For three months under the second engagement, William Rice, captain, as above stated, and two months with the regular troops, Captain Yancy as stated above. In these tours declarant served as a private, in all Seven months as stated in the above declaration; and for such service he claims a pension.
Sworn to &Subscribed before me, who am the same John Miller, who subscribed the opinion of the comt on the other side.
John Miller Justus of the peace
Daniel Broyles

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State of Tennessee McMinn County
I Archibald R Turk clerk of the County Court for McMinn County and state of Tennessee Do certify that John Miller Esq whose name is subscribed to the above affidavit is and was at the time of subscribing the same an acting Justice of the peace for said county of McMinn and state aforesaid duly commisioned and sworn and that his signatu appears in his own proper hand writing
Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Athen this 27th day of July 1833
A R Turk clerk

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Daniel Brogles
A. R. Turk

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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 Daniel Brogles which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
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?
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 amout of pension he is entitled? No
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
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?

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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?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
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?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
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?
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1. 2. 7.
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 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 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 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 a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn 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.
†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 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.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates 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 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.
☞In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Second Comptroller's Office, March 17th, 1842.
Sir:
Under the date 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," Daniel Brogles, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Knoxville Agency, at the rate of Twenty three Dollars and 33 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1836, to the 4th March 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

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Washington March 15/42
J. L. Edwards Esq,
Sir
The enclosed letter of John Bridgmon Esq, to myself will, I have no doubt, satisfy you that the impressions you have had in relation to a forgery, touching the papers of Mr Broyles will be entirely removed.
Very respectfully yr. obt servnt,
Tho. J Campbell

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Pikeville 22nd Fby 1842.
Thomas J Campbell Esq
Your forow of the 1rst Inst. Came safe to hand" and Contents noticed and in answer Thereto. I. have to reply. that in 1837. While I. was the County Court Clerk. some Pursan Prehaps Broiles attended to have his pension papers made auth – as the Law was them where the Clerk had no seal, the member of Congress had to Certify, at the time, the man and the papers were ready. and me telling him he would have to see Col Standifer, the Col. rode up in Company with others and set on his horse at the window" and said Esqr assign my name as I am in a hurry and I hearby acknowledge it – for the purposes therein Contained. after reading what he should sign also teling me I Could not write as mean a hand.
I. do hearby Certify. the above as a man and a Gentleman. to be Literley True
your obd. svnt. J. Bridgman
N.B. as the Col was a bad scribe he has frequently asked me to do all his business throug the space of 20 years. J. B.

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I have known John Bridgmon Esq, the writer of the within letter, for twenty years, and declare him to be a Gentleman of the highest credit & respectability, and wholly incapable of doing a disreputable act.
Tho. J. Campbell
Washington March 15th 1842.

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J. L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Office
City of Washington

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Athens, Ten. Nov. 11. 1833. —
Sir:
Enclosed is a certificate, No 22.291, which – it is presumed – was intended for Daniel Broyles who is an applicant for a pension. No applicant of the name of Daniel Brogle resides in this county. The enclosed certificate must be intended for Daniel Broyles, and from some cause a wrong name has been inserted: And it is now returned to the pension Office for Correction.
Respectfully,
A. D. Keyes.
J. L. Edwards. Esq. Comr. of Pensions

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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Jan'y 23, 1854.
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," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the Pension agents, the children of Daniel Broyles, dec. a Pensioner on the Roll of the Knoxville Agency, at the rate of twenty three Dollars and 33 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7" June 1832 have been paid at this Department, from the 4" of Sept. 1846 to the 12 Feb'y 1847.
Respectfully, yours,
J.M.Brodhead Comptroller.
22291
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, January 12th 1846.
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," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, Daniel Broyles, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Knoxville, Ten: Agency, at the rate of Twenty three Dollars and 33 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1841, to the 4th Sept. 1844.
Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parris Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

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Daniel Broyles E. Tennessee
See letter to 3d Auditor Aug. 1. 1839—do. to Hon. T. J. Campbell H R. March 15. 1842—suspension removed.

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STATE OF TENNESSEE, Bledsoe COUNTY.
Be it known, THAT before me, Andrew Lowe a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Daniel Broyles and made oath in due form of law, that he is the identical Daniel Broyles named in the original certificate in his possession, of which (I certify) the following is a true copy:
War Department.
Revollutionary Claim
I CERTIFY, THAT in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June 1832 Daniel Broyles of the State of Tennessee who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Twenty three Dollars and Thirty three cents per annum During his natural life commenceing on the 4th of March 1831 and payable semi annually on the 4th of march and 4th of September in every year
[crossed out: late a in the army of the is inscribed on the Pension List Roll of the Agency, at the rate of Dollars per month, to commence on the day of one thousand eight hundred and]
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 28th day of November one thousand eight hundred and Thirty three.
Examined and countersigned
J L Edwards commissioner of Pensions
Lew Cass Secretary of War.
That he is entitled to a Pension of Twenty three dollars and thirty three cents [crossed out: Dollars] per [crossed out: month] annum on account of wounds and disabilities received, or of services rendered to the United States during the Revolutionary War; that he served Captain William Rice company of Malitia in the ~ regiment; that he now resides in Bledsoe County and has resided there for the space of three years past; and that previous thereto he resided in McMinn County Tennessee.
Sworn and subscribed this 26th day of September 1836. before me,}
Andrew Lowe Justice of the Peace for Bledsoe County. James. L. Schoolfield
Daniel Broyles his mark X

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Know all men by these Presents, That I, Daniel Broyles of Bledsoe County and State of Tennessee, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint James Spring my true and lawful attorney, for me, and in my name, to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in East Tennessee, my Pension from the 4th day of March 1836 to the 4th day of September 1836 Witness my hand and seal, this 26th day of September 1836
Sealed and delivered in presence of}
Andrew Lowe Justice of the Peace
James. L. Schoolfield
Daniel Broyles his mark x L. S.
State of Tennessee, Bledsoe County.
BE IT KNOWN, That on the 26th day of September 1836 before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared Daniel Broyles above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
James. L. Schoolfield
Andrew Lowe Justice of the Peace L. S.
State of Tennessee, Knox County.
BE IT KNOWN, That on the 27th day of March 1837 before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared James Spring the Attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney, and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale, transfer or mortgage of the Pension, or arrears of Pension therein authorised to be received by him.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned, before me,}
Wm Lindsay Justice of the Peace Knox County
J P Spring
State of Tennessee, Bledsoe County.
I, John Bridgman CLERK of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the county and State aforesaid, DO CERTIFY, that Andrew Lowe Esq. whose name appears to the within power of attorney, is now, and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, and that his signature appears to be in his own proper hand writing.
L S Given under my hand and Private seal of office, at office in Pikeville the 22nd day of March A. D. 1837
J. Bridgman Clk –

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Know all mend by these Presents, That I, Daniel Broyles of Bledsoe County and State of Tennessee, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint James P. Spring my true and lawful attorney, for me, and in my name, to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions, in East Tennessee, my pension from the 4th day of September 1836 to the 4th day of March 1837 Witness my hand and seal, this 27th day of April 1837
Sealed and delivered in presence of}
Andrew Lowe
Jas.L.Schoolfield
Daniel Broyles his mark x L. S.
State of Tennessee, Bledsoe County.
Be it known, That on the 27 day of April 1837 before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared Daniel Broyles above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act and deed. IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
Andrew Lowe Justice of the Peace L. S.
State of Tennessee, County.
Be it known, That on the day of 183 before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared the attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney, and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale, transfer or mortgage of the pension, or arrears of pension therein authorised to be received by him.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned, before me,}
State of Tennessee, Bledsoe County.
I, John Bridgman Clerk of the County Court in and for the county and State aforesaid, do certify, that Andrew Lowe Esq. whose name appears to the within power of attorney, is now, and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, and that his signature appears to be in his own proper hand writing.
Given under my hand and Private seal of office, at office, in Pikeville the first day of May A. D. 1837
J. Bridgeman Clk S. L

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State of Tennessee, Bledsoe County.
BE IT KNOWN, That before me, Andrew Lowe a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Daniel Broyles and made oath in due form of law, that he is that identical Daniel Broyles named in an original certificate in his possession, of which I certify 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 of June, 1832, Daniel Broyles of the State of Tennessee who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Twenty three dollars and thirty three 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 of September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this 28th day of November one thousand eight hundred and Thirty three
Lew Cass Secretary of War.
Examined and countersigned.} J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.
That he is entitled to a Pension of Twenty three and thirty three cents Dollars per annum, on account of wounds and disabilities received, or of services rendered to the United States during the Revolutionary War; that he served Captain William Rice company of Malitia in the regiment; that he now resides in Bledsoe County Tennessee and has resided there for the space of Three years past; and that previous thereto, he resided in McMinn County Tennessee
Sworn and subscribed this 27th day of April 1837 before me,}
Andrew Lowe Justice of the Peace
Daniel Broyles his mark x

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Circleville, Kansas June 22, 1931
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
REVOLUTIONARY & 1812 WARS SECTION BUREAU OF PENSIONS JUN 26 1931
Dear Sir,
I am enclosing a copy of some records received from Washington regarding my father's grandfather, Daniel Broyles, only one in file, and I shall thank you if you will tell me if these three records refer to the same Daniel Broyles.
The age of Daniel Broyles in the third reference as 73, apparently for the year 1831, does not agree with his birth given in first reference as May 1, 1762.
Does the fact that Daniel Broyles

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of reference 1 does not in his application mention the service given under the second reference indicate that they are two separate Daniel Broyleses? Otherwise how may we explain the failure to mention this service?
Eagerly awaiting your reply
I am, Very sincerely yours,
Anna Broyles Baxter
Mrs. C. S. Baxter

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Daniel Broyles Revolutionary Record.
1. According to pension records Daniel Broyles of McMinn Co., Tennessee applied for pension Sept. 5, 1832, stating that he was born May 1, 1762 in Culpepper Co. Va., where he was drafted in November, 1780 and served in Capt. Toll's company, Col. John Barbour's Reg't of Va. militia, being in service for 3 months. He was again drafted in February, 1781 and served in Capt. Wm. Rice's company, Col. Harry Hill's reg't of militia for 3 months, when he was transferred to Capt. Yancy's company, Col. Dick's Reg't of Regulars, and was in the engagement at Shirley Hundred, the last service being 2 months, In 1839 his son James M. Broyles was clerk of Monroe Co.,

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Tennessee. Daniel Broyles died Feb. 13, 1847 and arrears were paid to his surviving heirs.
2. From the Adjutant General's Office.
Daniel Broyles served in the Revolutionary War as a private in Capt. Michael Bowyer's company, 12th Va. Reg't commanded by Col. James Wood. He enlisted March 6, 1777 for 2 years and his name last appears on the company muster roll for April 1778, dated Valley Forge, May 2, with remark 'sick in some hospital.
3. Tennessee Pension Rolls.
Daniel Broyles, at home of Cornelius Broyles, private, placed on pension roll Oct. 18, 1833, Commencement of pension March 4, 1831, age 73.