Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 2895, John Adair, S.C. Indian War 1792. Ky. War Of 1812

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(3-1776)
SERVICE                                           NUMBER
S.C.                         Adair, John       W 2895
Indian War 1792              {B.L.Wt 24700-160.50
Ky. War of 1812                  {War of 1812 service
Indian War 1792       Catherine     

CONTENTS

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45[circled]
Kentucky
 John Adair
of Harrodsburg in the State of Kentucky who was a Major in the [blank] commanded 
by Captain [blank] of the the Regiment commanded 
by Colonel [blank]  in the South Carolina 
line, for the term of during the War
from October 1780 to [blank] 1783
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Inscribed on the roll of Kentucky
at the rate of 600 Dollars per [deleted: month] annum, to 
commence on the 4th day of March 1832 [?]
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Certificate of Pension issued the 16[?] of July 
1832 - and sent to [Illegible word] John Adair.

Arrears to 4th of March 1832 $600.00 
Semi-anu'l all'ce ending 6 September $300
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$900.00

(Revolutionary Claim,)
(Act)
7 June 1832
Recorded Book  D vol 9
29 -  pages
P.L Peale [? signature]

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I do hereby certify that in the month of April or May 1780, Charlestown having been surrendered to the Enemy, with all the regular Troops under the Command of General Lincoln and the Governor of the State having fled from the State, - there being then no legal authority in the State - and the British Troops under the command of Tarlton, Landon and their officer, were marching through and taking possession of all parts of the State about three hundred men who had fled from the Enemy, of whom I was one did assemble in North Carolina where the[?] had fled, and enter into a solemn obligation to place themselves under the command of Genl. Thomas, Sumpter[?] and to continue in a body and serve under his command untill[sic] the war was at an end, or untill their services were no longing, necessary, they were to find their own horses and arms, clothing and all necessaries ~ It being absolutely necessary that they should act on horse back.
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They immediately returned into South Carolina and made their first attack on a part of British and Torys amounting to between five and six hundred men (commanded by Captn. Hook on back of the horse and a Col[?]. Ferguson who commanded the Torys) at Williamsons plantation ~ the Enemy were defeated ~ Hook and Ferguson both killed and a Capt. Adamson/ who commanded, the British Infantry wounded and taken with, between thirty and forty men ~~ Our numbers increased daily after this action and two or three weeks after, we were led to an attack on a British Garrison at Rocky Mount. but the Genl. finding the works too strong to be taken without Cannon (of which he had none) he abandoned the inter[illegible] and eight days after (having a reinforcement of 30 men from North Carolina under a Col Erwin) here attacked a strong British force at the battle of Hanging Rocks[?] this I believe was the hardest fought Battle, during the War in the South. Here continued in service untill the end of the War and fought many Battles which 
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it is not necessary to name. Soon after the battle of the hanging rock I was appointed an commission by Genl. Sumpter of Capt. in which rank I served till in the fall--I was then appointed a major in which rank I served untill[sic] the end of the war--I never was out of service till the end of the war, except a few months in the fall and winter of eighty, when I was a prisoner with the British and in close confinement untill exchanged for a Capt. Cambel[?] of the British Army in a partial exchange effected by the Genl. When I received from the Commanding Officer in Camden a passport warrant to go to Genl. Sumpters camp where immediately I served three tours[?] in succession, in Gov J. Wins regt. of militia in the year 1779 & the spring of eighty, and was on the lines in service when Charlestown was surrendered to the Enemy--I was in fourteen Battles, the last of which was at the [illegible word] Spring under Genl. Green--I found my own horses, arms & clothing, and only drew [illegible word] when acting under the immediate command of Genl. Green, and with his Troops--for which Services & expenses I have not yet been paid--
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I have not attempted to describe in detail half the services we performed, and battles we fought, but do assert that we were in continual services from May 1780 untill[sic] the end of the war and that I myself led one of the advance parties into Charlestown when the Enemy evacuated the Citty[sic] -- I cannot be for particular as to dates, having no record, and having understood that all Gen. Sumptons papers have been destroyed or lost -- and I further certify that the foregoing relation[?] of facts and Services are true to the best of my knowledge and recollection --
Given under my hand this 12th day of July 1832 --
X John Adair

I have read and carefully examined the above and within narrative made by Genl John Adair. It accords with my recollection of the history of the times referred to. We were schoolfellows at the [illegible word] academy. I a boy. The Genl grown when he left it. When the British advanced and over ran the country, this academy was burnt  by Major Coffins[?] corps, under the command of S[illegible] Rodney[?]. at this [illegible word] all were conscripted[?] to leave the country that would not take protection under the British[?]. Genl Adair was one of those who ralied[?] under the Eagle of his country [illegible word] the battles storm[?], and at the of end of the war ranked as a major
Andrew Jackson
July 13th 1832 --
General John Adair, made oath in due form of the law, that the above Statement is correct to the best of his knowledge and belief -- S. Burch[?] Justice of the Peace
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State of Kentucky
Nelson County Sct

Sarah Miles of the county of Nelson and state of Kentucky makes oath and says, that she was intimately acquainted with the late General John Adair and his surviving widow Mrs Catharine Adair formerly Catharine Palmer, that she was present and officiated as bridesmaid for the said Catharine at her marriage with the said John Adair which took place on the tenth of September one thousand seven hundred and eighty four in what was then York County in the State of South Carolina, that when they emigrated to Kentucky, she came with them, and can state from her own knowledge that they have been together as man and wife up to the death of the said General Adair which took place on the 19th of May 1840
Sara Miles [her signature]

State of Kentucky
Nelson County Sct
Sarah Miles a highly respectable Lady personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peach for the County aforesaid, and made oath that the statement [illegible word] said above writing signed by her are true
Given under my hand this 22nd day of July
Wm Burke Blue[?]

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State of Kentucky
Nelson County 

I, Nathaniel Wickliff[?] as Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid certify that Willian Burke Esq. whose name is subscribed to the within certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in and[?] forsaid[sic] County and was at the date of his certificate and that his Signature thereto in Genuine
In Testmony whereof I have unto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County Court this 21st day of August 1841
Nattel.[?] Wickliffe[?]: clk.

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State of Kentucky Monroe County Set
On this 16th day of August 1841 personally appeared before the justice of the peace of the County Court in the state aforesaid in open Court. Catherine Adair a resident of the state aforesaid and County aforesaid aged Seventy three years the 17th day of October next, who having first duly Sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4th 1838. entitled An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows 
     That she is the widow of John Adair deceased, who was a malitia Major in the Revolutionary War (time of service, and services performed can be seen by reference to the records filed in office of War department0 She further declared that she was married to the said John Adair on the 9th day of September 1784 in what was then York County in the state of South Carolina, and that her husband the aforesaid John Adair died on the 19th day of May 1840. that she was not married to him pryor to his leaving the Service, but marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794. viz at the time above stated. Sworn to and subscribed in open court (being a Court of record) on the day and date first above written
Catherin Adair

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State of Kentucky Monroe County Set
August Term 1841.
I William Butler clerk of the Monroe County Court in the State aforesaid Do certify that on the 16th day of August 1841 [illegible] [illegible], & Adair widow] and [illegible] of John Adair Dec produced and filed in open court (being a court of record) her Declaration for a pension under an act of Congress passed 7th July 1838. entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widow which was subscribed and sworn to before the Justices of said Court where [word covered] ordered to be certified to the War department Given under my hand and Seas of office this 16th day of August 1841
Will Butler clk

State of Kentucky Mercer County.
[word covered] Adair of the County of Mercer State [of Ken]tucky makes oath and says that General John Adair departed this life at his residence in Mercer County Kentucky on the 19th day of May 1840 ([illegible] Adair widow and which of the said John Adair decea... is the identical person named in the foregoing Declaration, and Certificate any that she has never mar... since the death of her said husband, John Adair  Given under my hand this 2nd day of september 1841
John Adair

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State of Kentucky Mercer Cty Set
This day John Adair a highly respectable Gentleman personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and made oath that the statements contained in the above writing and signed by him are true Given under my hand this 2nd day of September 1841.
Jesse Head J.P.M.C

State of Kentucky Mercer Cty Set
I Thomas Allen clerk of the County court for the County aforesaid certify that Jesse Head Esq whose name is subscribed to the above and foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, and was at the date of said Certificate and that his signature there to is genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County Court this 2nd day of September 1841
Tho Allen Clk

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8,009 
Catharine Adair
of John
Kentucky

Act 7 July 38
Resolution 16 aug 42

aomd
2 yrs Capt & Maj of Cavalry
$600

B.F. Pleasant Esq
Solection H

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[vertically written on left side of page]
[continued from and duplicate of previous image]
for said County and was at the date of said Certificate and that his signature thereto is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County Court this 2nd day of September 1841
Tho Allen Clk

[Handwritten horizontally on right side of paper]
[Duplicate of previous image]
8,009
Catharine Adair
of John
Kentucky

Act 7 July 38
and Resolution 16 aug 42

aomd
2 yrs Capt & Maj of Cavalry
$600

B. F. Pleasants [illegible]
Solicitors [illegible]

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[Left side]
Ex/
From 10 Nov 1814 to 10 may 1815
Maj. Gen John Thomas _________
(Gen Adair included),
Pay masters - T.J. Pemberton
                       H.P.G. Voorhies
/Ad/
[illegible] 24750
issues Aug. 20/53
32. E. Voorhies
8. F.     ''
Pemberton's acnts - Page 61
143 - John Adair, private.
Bounty _6_____

C.C.         { 5 Nov. 14 } 10 Nov 14
Page 72  { 20 May 15} 10 May 15

4 cc   } Pemberton
5 cc

Vol. 61. page 1. 00

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166,619            June 3/53
Catharine Adair wid of John Adair, dec'd
Brig. Gen. [underlined]
Maj. Gen. _ Thomas.
Ky. Mil          1792
Ent     [illegible] 812
Dis 

3 and June 14/53

3d. Auditors office.
29. June 1853.
John Adair served as Brigadier General, under the command of Major General - Thomas. Kenty Militia, from 5. Nov. 1814. to 20. May 1815 - 
[illegible] R Grame
160 Acres
[illegible]
[illegible]
see and report
& [illegible]

see other side for [illegible] no

H.C. Williams

Present
M Curdy

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State of Tennessee      } S.S.
Shelby County

     On this 27. day of April Eighteen hundred and fifty three personally appeared before me Jesse Waldran - and acting Justice of the peace within and for the County of Shelby State of Tennessee Chatharine Adair aged Eighty four years a Resident of the City of Memphis State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law States that she is the widow of John Adair deceased who was a Brigadier General in the Kentucky division Commanded by Major General Thomas in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18. day of June A.D. 1812 that she does not know exactly when her husband enlisted or where at for what Term, but that he was in actual Service in said war at its commencement during its continuance and after its close was honorably discharged (perhaps at Frankfort Ky) but of this she is most certain that his discharge if any he ever had has been lost or destroyed She Farther states that she was married to the said John Adair in the State of South Carolina on the day of.      1784 and that her

[sideways on the left]
Genl. Adair was under Genl. Charles [illegible] in his campaign against the Indians - also under Gor. Shelby and under Maj. Genl. Thomas at N. Orleans - see Gardiner's book - H.C.W.

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State of Tennessee } S.S.
Shelby County

On this 27. day of April Eighteen hundred and fifty three personally appeared before me Jesse Waldran - and acting Justice of the peace within and for the County of Shelby State of Tennessee Chatharine Adair aged Eighty four years a Resident of the City of Memphis State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law States that she is the widow of John Adair deceased who was a Brigadier General in the Kentucky division Commanded by Major General Thomas in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18. day of June A.D. 1812 that she does not know exactly when her husband enlisted or where at for what Term, but that he was in actual Service in said war at its commencement during its continuance and after its close was honorably discharged (perhaps at Frankfort Ky) but of this she is most certain that his discharge if any he ever had has been lost or destroyed She Farther states that she was married to the said John Adair in the State of South Carolina on the day of. 1784 and that her

[sideways on the left]
Genl. Adair was under Genl. Charles [illegible] in his campaign against the Indians - also under Gor. Shelby and under Maj. Genl. Thomas at N. Orleans - see Gardiner's book - H.C.W.

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name before her said marriage was Catharine Palmer. that her said husband died in Mercer County Kentucky on the 18th day of May. 1840. and that she has never married since she makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land which she may be entitled under the act passed September 28, 1850.         
Catherine Adair
Sworn to and subscribed before me 
this 27. day of April 1853.
Jesse Waldran J.P.
for Shelby County. [illegible]

State of Tennessee } S.S.
County of Shelby
This day personally appeared before me Jesse Waldran an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Shelby and State of Tennessee Margaret L. Bybee

And makes oath that she has known Catharine Adair the above named person and her husband John Adair for the last 50 years past that previous to his death they lived together as husband & wife were always recognised as such

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by their acquaintances & friends, and through the long and intimate acquaintance with them and their family never heard it doubted but that they were husband & wife
Margaret L.  Bybee
Subscribed & sworn Before
Me on this 27. day of April
A.D. 1853.
Jesse Waldran JP
of Shelby county. [illegible]

State of Tennessee ] SS.
County of Shelby
I John P. Trezevant Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Shelby and State of Tennessee do certify that Jesse Waldran whose name appears to be attached to the foregoing certificate as a J. Peace is and was at the time the same purports to be [illegible] an acting Justice of the peace within and for the County of Shelby State aforesaid, that the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as said Justice of the peace both out of & in this State [illegible] my hand & seal of office on this 27. day of April

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AD. 1853.
Jno. R Trezevant [illegible]
By Jas. Ross D.C.

[illegible]

District of Columbia
County of Washington
On this 31st day of May AD 1853 personally appeared before me Benjamin F Pleasants who being duly sworn makes oath that he was well acquainted with the late Genl. John Adair and that he and Catherine Adair lived together as husband and wife until the death of Genl. Adair, and that Thos Adair is now his [illegible] as he believes. Sworn to before me - 
Jno D. Barcley J.P.  Seal

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March 28,1925

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He commanded a company of volunteer riflemen from October 10,
1792, to November 24, 1792, during the Indian War and he served as 
Brigadier General under common of Major General Thomas in the Ken-
ducky Militia from November 5, 1814, to May 20, 1815
    He was a member of Congress from Kentucky and also was Gover-
nor of Kentucky.
    He married September 9, 1784, in York County, South Carolina,
Catherine Palmer, who was born October 17, 1768.
    He was allowed pension on his application executed July 12,

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[LEFT - sideways]
1919 Dec. 15 Hist. to [illegible] B. Clark.
1921 Mar. 1 Hist. to Mrs. Mortimer Platt
1923 Aug 6. Hist to Zora Adair Meacham. mmHF
1923 Oct. 25. Hist to Mrs. A.M. Layton
1923. Dec. 10 - Hist. to Wm. B. Ardery. mmHF
1925 mch. 18      ''      ''  Cong. C.E. Kiefner - see letter in John Adair - S 1158
1925 Mar. 28 Hist. to Frederick W. Mallspaugh
1928 July 18 Photos to E.V. Martindale, a.w.y
[Left - right side up]
Mrs.
Thayer
Kansas

896

Esq

a.a.
ia

[MIDDLE]
 Par.    2895
WIDOW, &c.
File No.  2895
Catharine Adair
Widow
John Adair
Capt. & Maj [illegible} Rev War

Act: Feby 2' 1848
Index: - Vol. A, Page 3
[Arrangement of 1870.]
B.L. 24750_160_50

[RIGHT]
1894 Dec. 5 Mil Hist to Wm B. Thayer Kansas City May 18/95 Hist. to Mrs. Isabella Peake, [illegible] 10 '' & Tracy [illegible]
City, [illegible]  ___________ m El
Feb. 29
Milbisby to
O.E. Cohen
Savannah, Ga

Jan 13/98. Hist. to Mrs-Foster - Atlanta, Georg
9[illegible][illegible]. 9264)

Nov. 27, 1903 - Hist to Mrs. Anna Adair Rembert
St. Louis M

1911 Jany 31 Hist. to Mrs. F.H Smith. V.L.M.
1911 Feby 21 Hist. of soldier as [illegible]
[illegible] B.L. 24750_160_50 send to Mrs. F.H. Smith see letters in B.L.

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[LEFT]
1911 Feby 21 Hist to
Mrs. F.H. Smith V.L.M.

[RIGHT]
Mch. 17, 1905 - Hist to
Moyers & Consaul-
               City

Bounty Land
Wt. 24750-160-50

See W.F. 2895 Rev. War

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See letter to Hon. B.R. Young, Dec. 16. 1845_  [illegible] to [illegible] [illegible] apl 30. 1846

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[illegible 23, 1844

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[printed document with fill ins]

Kentucky   4578
{Catharine Adair}
widow of {John Adair}
who was a {Captain & Major of Cavy}
in the {South Carolina line}

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
{6.00} Dollars   {blank}
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 
{22} day of {January 1844}
and sent to {John Adair  Louisville Ky:}

[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book {A}
Vol {1}   Page {166}

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Kentucky 6933

Catharine Adair
widow of
John Adair
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 19 May 1840, of Nelson Co in the State of Kentucky who was a Cap & Maj of ^county in the Company commanded by Captain ________________ of the  _____________ commanded by _______________ in the S.C. line for 2 years

Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 600 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 4 day of Jany 43 and sent to Benj F Pleasants Esqr. Solicitors off Washington

Arrears to the 4th of March 1841
Semi-annual allowance ending

                                                           3000
                                         [Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Theo. L Moody Clerk, 
Bookk A Vol. 2 Page 225

[RIGHT SIDE]
Hon. J.R. Underwood. Feby. 8th 1843
W Butler, June 28. 1843.

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4917 Nov. 28. 1843
Cath Adair
March 3d/43
Ky
[circular stamp that says LOUISVILLE KY - NOV 23]

[sideways]
 Free
James L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

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Free
James L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

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4917 Nov. 28. 1843
Cath Adair
March 3d/43
Ky
[circular stamp that says LOUISVILLE KY - NOV 23]

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Services[?] 22nd Nov. 1843

Dear Sir, [illegible word] you have the [illegible word] declaration[?] of my mother, Mrs. Catherine Adair, in order to obtain the pensio allowed her by the act of Congress of 1838, and Resolution of 1842. She[?] will be pleased to [illegible word] to [illegible word] at their plan a certificate in her favor said[?] oblige[?] very respectfully
Your [illegible word] Svt
Jn. Adair

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Catharine Adair

$600

[sideways] 4917

John Adair
Louisville
Ken.

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State of Kentucky } S.S.
Jefferson County

On this 22nd day of Nov. in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty  three, personally appeared before this subscriber a justice of the peace,  within and for the County of Jefferson in the State of Kentucky, Catherine Adair, a resident of the said County of Jefferson, aged seventy five years and who is personally known to the subscriber _ who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision [illegible] by the act of Congress, passed on the 3rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Genl John Adair [illegible], who was, she believes a major in corps commanded by Genl Thomas Sumpter, in the State of South Carolina during the war of the Revolution, but for greater certainty refer to the papers in his case filed in the Pension office at Washington City, and that the annual amount of the pension received by her under the act of 1838 and Resolution of 1842 was six hundred dollars - all of which will now fully appear by the papers in her case file in the said Pension office in the said City of Washington. 
[Illegible] [illegible] this [illegible] that she is

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instill a widow - Catherine Adair
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
[signed] Daniel C. Banks [written in square: J. P. J. C]
State of Kentucky} 
Jefferson County Sct}
I Curran Pope clerk of the County Court in the County aforesaid, do certify that Daniel C banks who has singed the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly commissioned & sworn, and that full faith & credit are due to his official acts - 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said county this 22d day of November 1843. & in the 52d year of the Commonwealth
[signed] Curran Pope

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18.009
8,009
Hon. J. R. Underwood
Bowling Green
Ken,

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At a Court held for Mercer County at the Courthouse in Harrodsburg on Saturday the 7th day of November 1840
Satisfactory Proof was this day [illegible] to the Court in Open Court by the Oaths of John Adair [illegible] and Samuel Daviss that John Adair late a Pensioner of the United States departed this life on the 19th day of May 1840 and that the said John Adair was the Identical person named in an Original Certificate now here shown to the Court baring date the 14th day of July 1832 & Signed by [illegible] Cass Secretary of War granting to the Said John Adair a Pension of Six hundred Dollars per annum during his natural life and No. 4359. and it was further proved to the Satisfaction of the Court that Catharine Adair is the widow of Said John Adair and that She is now living 
State of Kentucky}
Mercer County Sct}
I Thomas Allen Clerk of the Court for the County afsd. do Certify that the foregoing order of Court is truly Copied from the record in my Office
In Testimony whereof I have here unto Set my hand and Seal of Office this 2nd day of September 1841
[signed] Tho Allen Clk

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State of Kentucky Jefferson County SS
ON this 20th day September 1848 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in & for said county Catharine Adair a resident of said county aged Eighty years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 2d Febry 1848 grating pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War - That she is the widow of Genl John Adair who was a Major in the Militia. And that she [illegible] and annual pension of Six hundred dollars under the act of 17th June 1844. She further states that she is still a widow 
[signed] Catherine Adair
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
[signed] G. W. Chambers J P J C
Witness . . . . 
I Certify that the above declarant is personally Known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration
[signed] G W. Chambers J P J C
State of Kentucky Jefferson County sct -
I Curran Pope clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid do certify that G W Chambers who has signed the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly commissioned & sworn and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts.
In Testimony whereof I have here to set my hand & affixed my seal of office this 21st day of September 1848
[signed] Curran Pope

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Washington
Decr 14th 1845
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Dr Sirs. I presume the law has made provision in the case of Mrs Catharine Adair - If so you will please inclose me the evidences which will enable her to draw, her pension, the year refered to in her petition
Very respectfully
your obt. Servt.
[signed] B. R. Young

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Capt John Adair served from the 8th Octr 1792 -
[illegible] Rifleman
25 NOv. 92

No. 1666190
Pension Office
July 12 /53
Sir
Please report Major Adairs service under Genl. ST. Clair in 1791 & 92 & as Lt Col. in Genl M. Scotts division in 93 & as aid. to Gov Shelby in 1811. see Gardiners dictionary
Very Respectf.
[signed] S. Cole 
For Commr
F. Burt Esqr
3rd Audr.

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166619.
3d Auditor's Office
July 25, 1853.
John Adair commanded a company of volunteer riflemen, from 14 October to 25 November, 1792. This is the only service found for him in addition to that reported 29 June, 1853. There being no war in 1811, he would not be entitled to service.
[signed] R Grame
for 3d Aud

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Nov 8, 48
Catharine Adair, widow of Governor John Adair, decd., 
[white triangle of paper with Ky 3089-48 attached in middle of page]
W Butler,

J. L. Edwards Esq
Washington City D. C

Mail

Paid 
KB
Tompkinsville Ky
Oct 31

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Paid WB
Tompkinsville Ky
Oct 31
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Washington City D. C. 
Mail
W Butler
[white paper triangle with KY 3089-48 written on it]
Nov 8, 48
Catharine Adair, widow of Governor John Adair, decd.

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Tompkinsville Octr 31st 1848
J. L. Edwards Esqr
Dear Sir
Mrs Catharine Adair widow of the late Governor John Adair of Kentucky wishes To Know, when he made his first draw, as a pensioner of the United States as a Major in the Revolutionary War this information will confer a special favor on a very old and worthy Lade and be thankfully received by your im known friend & very humble Servant. 
[signed] Will. Butler

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Louisville Ky Sept 21st 1848
Dear Sir
I herewith transmit the necessary papers to have the name of Catharine Adair Enrolled under the act of 2nd Feb 1848.
Respectfully
[signed] N. Love
J L Edwards 
Com Pensions
PS Mrs Adair is here and request me to transmit her papers for her to the Dept. 
[signed] N. Love

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166,619 June 3/53
Catharine Adair, Wid of John Adair, Brig Gen.

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Washington D. C. June 1s 1853
Sir, 
I have the honor to enclose the application of Mrs. Catharine Adair, widow of Brigadier General John Adair, (afterwards Governor of and a Representative in Congress from the state of Kentucky) for Bounty Land under the act of Sept 28 1850.
It is well known to the Pension office the difficulty if not impossibility of obtaining record testimony of a marriage solemnized in the state of South Carolina as far back as 1784, and this case is submitted upon the evidence of two respectable witnesses, who know that Gen'l Adair and his lady lived together as husband and wife and the positions which he filled in his own state and the councils of the nation made any doubt to the contrary a palpable absurdity - Now F. M. Bibb and W. Guthrie the present Secretary of the Treasury were well acquainted with Genl. Adair, and the testimony of one or both will be furnished if required.
Very respectfully
I have the honor to be your obtservt
[signed] H. C. Williams

Hon. L. P. Waldo
Comr of Pensions-

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PENSION
C. MAY 
U.   13   S.
1895
OFFICE
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MAY 15 1895
FILES
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a.e.w.

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Corner 10th & Tracy Avenue.
Kansas City, No. May 10th., 1895.

Dear Sir:

Will you please furnish me the Military Record of Major John Adair [Adair underlined], a Revolutionary Soldier, who died at his home in Mercer [Mercer underlined] County, Kentucky [Kentucky underlined], May 19, 1840 and received a Pension prior to that time.

Thanking you in advance I am,
Very respectfully,
(Mrs.) Isabella Thayer Peate


To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington, D. C.

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Office of Secretary
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[Handwritten notations]
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cmn
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MISSOURI SOCIETY.
Bethany, Mo.,      [illegible] 28th 1894

Hon Wm Lochren
Commissioner of Pensions.

Dear Sir.

In sending me the military history of John Adair a soldier of the Revolutionary War [last 2 words underlined]  for Mr Wm B Thayer of Kansas City Mo, you gave me the history of John Adair of Wayne Co Ky. which is not the one I want.

I desire the military history of Maj John Adair of Mercer Co Ky [last 3 words underlined] who served in South Carolina troops and was placed on the pension roll July 14th 1832.

By sending the above you will greatly oblige

Respectfully yours
Henry Cadle

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[seal in top left corner shows soldier with two guns in front of a bell and reads:
"EXECI MONUMENTUM ABRE PERENNUS 
1776 1883
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION" ] 
[stamp in top right corner reads: 
"PENSION B NOV 1 1894 US OFFICE"] 
OFFICE OF SECRETARY 
Missouri Society. 
Bethany, Mo. Oct 29th 1894
Hm Hm Lochren
Cmmissioner [Commissioner] of Pensions
Dear Sir, 
Will you please furnish me with the military history of the following Revolutionary {} as shown by their application in file in your Dept. 
May John Adair of Mercer Co Kentucky placed on the pension roll July 14th 1832,
also
Private John Bridges of Mercer Co Kentucky placed on the pension roll July 1st 1833. 
I desire this information for Wm B Thayer Esq of Kansas City Mo descendant of the above pensioners,
Respectfully 
Henry Cadle

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PENSION
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JUL
U   2   S.
OFFICE
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Roseville, Ill. June 28, 1923.

Commissioner of Pension,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:-

Will you please send me the Rev, War Record of John Adair.  He was born in south Carolina in 1750.  He also served in the War of 1812.  He was with Andrew Jackson at New Orleans in 1815.  I would also like you to send this record of 1812 War.
He was a pensioner.

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when he died in 1840.  Wishing I may hear from you soon I beg to remain
Zora Adair Meacham
Roseville
R. R. #2 
Ill

I would like all family data he gave when applying of pension.

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JAN 29 1921
DIVISION
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17.8.1 
Revo

Pension Department
Washington, D. C.

Have you a record of John Adair who was Governor of Ky. some where between 1773-1791 I think_  was he granted a pension for services    If you will send

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me a copy of his papers I will pay whatever the cost may be_
Mrs. Mortimer Platt
3742 Baltimore av
Kansas City, Mo

Jan 25th

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JAN
U.  28  S.
1921
OFFICE.
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[top right corner]
Revo 17.?.?

1521 Caroline St., N. W.,
Washington, D. C. 

Dec. 1, 1919.

The Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C. 

[round stamp]
PENSION
?
DEC
U.  3  S.
1919
OFFICE.
[/stamp]

Dear Sir:

I am trying to get my papers fixed in order that I may join the Daughters of the American revolution, I was told that you might help me.  The ancestor that I am joining from is John Adair.  He was born in S. C., afterwards lived in

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Ky. and was once Gov. of Ky, I think he received a pension of Major, S.C. line, I will appreciate it very much if you can give me such information as you may have especially the dates of his and his wife's birth, death, and marriage.  Any information you may have concerning them and their children will be much appreciated.
Hoping for an early reply and thanking you in advance, I am
Yours truly
Bessie B. Clark

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VLM  
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Will you kindly give me the Revolutionary war [ word "negative" written across the word "war"]
records of Ebenezer Walbridge [name underlined].  He was born at Bennington, Vt.
Dec. 20" 1738

Will you also kindly tell me if John Adair of Kentucky whose revolutionary record you have sent me (W. F. 2895) has any

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record in war of 1812 and if so please let me have it.

Thanking you for the courtesy, I am 
Yours truly
Helen S. Smith

Mrs. F. H. Smith
315 Salisbury St
Worcester   Mass

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FEB
U.  14  S.
1911
OFFICE.
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PENSION
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JAN 
U.  26  S.
1911
OFFICE.
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JAN 26 1911 [stamped]


Jan 25" 1911

Pension Bureau
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen -
Can you give me the Revolutionary was record of John Adair [name underlined], Mercer Co. Kentucky, or tell me just how I may obtain it

Respectfully
Mrs. F. H. Smith
315 Salisbury St.  Worcester, Mass

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24750-768    50

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[top left corner]
I. M. MOYERS.
Enclose stamp for reply
IN RE

[top right corner]
C.F. CONSAUL
2895   [illegible] [handwritten]

[top center]
LAW OFFICES OF
MOYERS AND CONSAUL,
Successors to
GILBERT MOYERS,
Bond Building,
WASHINGTON, D.C.
[/ top center]

February 21 , 1905.

Honorable Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Sir:-
In behalf of the heirs of John Adair, ex-governor of Kentucky, we have the honor to request any information which the records of your office can furnish as to a land warrant which may have been issued to said party for his services  in the Revolutionary War and lager in the war of 1812.  Governor Adair was made Brigadier-General in 1814, after the battle of the Thames in 1813.  He also held the rank of General in the Revolutionary War.

Thanking you in behalf of the parties interested and ourselves for any courtesies you can extend in this matter, and awaiting your early reply, we remain,
Yours truly,
Moyers & Consaul

I.M.M.
J.A.H.

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Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington,
DC

Dear Sir:-
One of my cousins, Mrs. Anna Adair Rembert of #4949 Fountain Ave., St. Louis Mo., desires the Military Record of our ancestor, John Adair, for the purpose of proving her eligibility to the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She applied for it, and on Nov. 10 you sent her the enclosed record, which is on the wrong party. Our ancestor, John Adair, was a Revolutionary Soldier from South Carolina, and had the most honorable record. He was placed on the Pension Roll July 14th, 1832, while a resident of Mercer County, Kentucky. If you will kindly send his record to Mrs. Rembert at the above address you will greatly oblige me, and confer a favor upon a most estimable woman.
Thanking you in advance, I remain,
Yours very respectfully,
Catherine Adair

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[round stamp center reads: 
"PENSION 
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FEB
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OFFICE"] 

[rectangle stamp partially covering round stamp reads: 
"OLD WAR & NAVY 
FEB [illegible] 189[illegible] 
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[handwritten at top of page: "1158-J'] 

Richardson & Barnard,
Steamship & Ship Agents. 
Savannah, Jany [January] 30 1896
To Mr [illegible] Com. of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Sir!-
Will you kindly furnish me military records of John Adair, Mercer County, Kentucky. He was a Revolutionary Soldier and drew a pension. 
Very Resp, 
O.E. Cohen

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MRS WILLIAM B. ARDERY
ROCCLICGAN
PARIS, KENTUCKY
Oct 26 - 1923
Commissioner of Pension Dept. Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir: 
Will you kindly send me, at your earliest convenience, the Revolutionary record of one John Adair born in So. Carolina. died in Mercer Co. Ky. 1840 Married Catherine Palmer. He was Governor of Ky and at the time of his death was a pensioner. 
I am also very anxious for a list of his children if this may be [illegible] from your record. 
Thank you very deeply for any assistance you may give me. 
Very sincerely, 
(Ms WB) Julia S. Ardery, [illegible] Jeremia Johney [illegible]
D.A.R.

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Chicago, Illinois.
Sep. 14th. 1923.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sure;--
Can you give me particluars of the service in the Rev. by Gov. John Adair of Kentucky who drew a pensions probably in Wayne Co. Ky. 1840. although he died on [written over "i"] May 19th. 1840. [handwritten] This one a [illegible] nor the governor
I am hoping that in his application he may have given the names of his children.
I desire this information in order to use it in joining the D. A. R. and hope he had a son named William Henry Adair born in 1785. 
Yours very truly,
Mrs. A. M. Layton
4021 Kenmore Ave.
Chicago,
Illinois.

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The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

ORGANIZED APRIL 30, 1889
INCORPORATED BY ACT OF CONGRESS JUNE 9, 1906

PRESIDENT GENERAL
MARVIN H. LEWIS, LOUISVILLE, KY.

VICE-PRESIDENT GENERAL
CHARLES H. BANGS, M.D., SWAMPSCOTT, MASS.
CARL M. VAIL, RIDGEWOOD, N.J.
FREDERICK W. MILLSPAUGH, NASHVILLE, TENN.
LOUIS A. BOWMAN, CHICAGO, ILL.
J. REID GREEN, LINCOLN, NEB.
JAMES BRECKENRIDGE, ST. LOUIS, MO.
GEORGE ALBERT SMITH, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.

REGISTRAR GENERAL
FRANCIS B. CULVER, BALTIMORE, MD.

TREASURER GENERAL
GEORGE MCK. ROBERTS, NEW YORK, N.Y.

HISTORIAN GENERAL
MOULTON HOUK, DELAWARE, OHIO

CHAPLAIN GENERAL
REV. FRANK A. SMITH, ELIZABETH, N.J.

CHANCELLOR GENERAL
JAMES EDGAR BROWN, CHICAGO, ILL.

GENEALOGIST GENERAL
JOHN F. JONES, COLUMBIA, S.C.

SECRETARY GENERAL, FRANK B. STEELE
183 ST. JAMES PL. BUFFALO, N.Y.

OFFICE OF VICE-PRESIDENT GENERAL
SOUTHERN DISTRICT
NASHVILLE, TENN.

25 February 1925

Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions,
Dept. of Interior,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:-

Wont [sic] you kindly send me at your early convenience transcript of Revolutionary War Pension papers of Major John Adair, who served as Major of South Carolina Militia and as Aide to General Sumter.

The information is desire for the S.A.R. papers of Major John Adair's descendant, Mr. Richard D. Shelby of Rosedale, Miss.

Thanking you for your handling of this request, I am,

Courteously yours,

F. Millspaugh [signature]

Vice President General

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[handwritten text on right side of page reads: "Lee receipt in Israel Aber, W, 16800," ]
[stamp halfway down page reads: 
"DIVISION OF PUBLICATIONS 
RECEIVED
JUL 9 - 1920
DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR"]

SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE. 1-681 PHONE Branch 476
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to the Requisition No. 24941
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph Photostat and Blue Print Work. 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, 
Room G 137. July 6, 1928. 
Please furnish work specified below. 
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.) 
Title and description of job photostatic copy of 1 page from Rev. War pension claim of John Adair, W. 2895. 
No of copies 1 of each Shall form be kept standing? ___days
For further information see Mrs. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved: 
A.D. Wilkinson Chief Clerk of Bureau
MMH Finch Chief of Branch or Division 
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering

CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate
Multigraph
single or double space? 
Facsimile signature? 
Mimeograph 
one side or both sides? 
Facsimile signature? 
Folding
once or twice? 
Assembling? 
Stapling? 
Once? Twice? Side? End? 
Electric typewriter
Fill in addresses? Dated? 
Addressograph from lists
Envelopes, size
Proof list
Labels (submit sample) 
Fill in letters
Cards, size
Pay rolls
Corrections
Tabulation sheets
Photostat x Size actual Official use? Repay? yes $.15
Blue Print Size Official use? Repay? $
Remarks
(OVER)

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SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE
1-681.
PHONE Branch 476

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 24941
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications,
Room G 137.
Please furnish work specified below.

July 6, 1928.

Bureau ordering Pension 
Deliver to Room No. 5033

(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.0

Title and description of job photostatic copy of 1 page from Rev. War pension claim of John Adair, W. 2895.

No. of copies 1 of each 
Shall form be kept standing? [Blank] days
For further information see Mrs. Finch
Room No. 5033
Phone No. 541

Approved
A.D. Wilkinson
Chief Clerk of Bureau

MMH Finch
Chief of Branch or Division

NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering

CHECK WORK DESIRED

Duplicate
Multigraph
SIngle or double space? [Blank]
Facsimile signature? [Blank]

Mimeograph Folding
one side or both sides? [Blank]
Facsimile signature? [Blank]
Assembling Stapling
Once? Twice? Side? End?

[Stamped]
DIVISION OF PUBLICATIONS 
Received 
JUL 9 - 1928
DEPT OF THE INTERIOR

Electric typewriter
Fill in addresses? [Blank]
Dated? [Blank]

Addressograph from lists
[1st column]
Envelopes, size
Proof list
Labels (submit sample)
Fill in letters

[2nd column]
Cards, size
Pay rolls
Corrections
Tabulation sheets

Photostat X
Size actual
Official use? [Blank]
Repay? yes $.25

Blue Print [Blank]
Size [Blank]
Official use? [Blank]
Repay? [Blank]
$ [Blank]

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[none of the questions on this form have been filled in, all have been left blank] 

NOTE: Routine changes of addresses may be made on this blank without formal reference through or initialing of chiefs of branches or chief clerks of bureaus. 
___192. 
(Date)
INDICATE BY AN X IN PROPER SQUARE ACTION TO BE TAKEN. 
_ Make new addressograph plate
_ Change present addressograph plate
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on list ___
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Information as contained in his (or his widow's0 application for pension on file in this Bureau.  John Adair W.F. 2895

[5 Columns: Dates of Enlistment or Appointment; Length of Service; Rank; Officers under whom service was rendered (captain | Colonel); State].

[1st Column]
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
1779

[2nd Column]
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
[Check mark]

[3rd Column]
RANK.
[Blank]

[4th Column]
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN. [Check mark]
COLONEL. Winn

[5th Column]
STATE.
S.C.

[1st Column]
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
1780

[2nd Column]
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
[Blank]

[3rd Column]
RANK.
[Capt. and Major]

[4th Column]
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN. [Blank]
COLONEL. General Thomas Sumter

[5th Column]
STATE.
S.C.

[Arrow mark from 1780]
fall and winter of 1780 was a prisoner and in close confinement until exchanged for Capt. Cambel [sic] of the British Army, returned to General Sumter's camp, and served until close of war. He commanded a company of Volunteer riflemen from Oct. 10 to Nov. 25, 1792 and (was a Brigadier General under Major General Thomas in the Kentucky Militia from Nov. 5, 1814 to May 20, 1815)  

Battles engaged in, He was in 14 battles. Williamson's Plantation, Rocky Point, Hanging Rock and Eutaw Springs are the only names stated.

Residence of soldier at enlistment, [Check mark]

Date of application for pension, July 12, 1832

Age at date of application, [Check mark] died May *18 or 19, 1840 in Mercer Co. Ky.

Remarks:  Soldier married in York Co. S.C. Sept. 9, 1784 Catherine Palmer who was born Oct. 17, 1768. She was allowed pension on an application executed Aug. 16, 1841 while a resident of Monroe Co. Ky. In 1843son John was living in Louisville . Was at one time Governor of Ky.

Very respectfully,

*from Bounty Land 24750-160-50

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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section

December 10, 1923

Mrs. W.B. Ardery
Rocclicgan
Paris, Ky.

Madam:
     I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 2895, it appears that John Adair (the date and place of whose birth are not on record) was a student at the Waxhaws Academy.
     In 1779 and during the spring of 1780, he served three successive tours of duty in Colonel Winn's Regiment of South Carolina Militia and was on the lines when Charleston, South Carolina was surrendered.  After said surrender in May 1780, he volunteered in the cavalry under General Thomas Sumter and was in the battles of Williamson's Plantation, Rocky Mount and Hanging Rock, after which last battle he was appointed Captain by General Sumter and so served until the autumn when he was appointed Major. During the fall and winter of 1780, he was held a prisoner for a few months, until exchanged. He was in the battle of Eutaw Springs and

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served until the end of the Revolution, having been in fourteen battles, names of others not stated.
     He commanded a company of volunteer riflemen, from October 10, 1792, to November 24, 1792, during the Indian War and he served as Brigadier General under command of Major General Thomas, in the Kentucky Militia, from November 5, 1814, to May 20, 1815.
     He was a member of Congress from Kentucky and also Governor of Kentucky.
     He married September 9, 1784, in York County, South Carolina, Catherine Palmer, who was born October 17, 1768.
     He was allowed pension on his application executed July 12, 1832, and he died May 18, or 19, 1849, at his residence in Mercer County, Kentucky.
     His widow Catherine was allowed pension on her application executed August 16, 1841, while  living in Monroe County, Kentucky.
     Their son John was a resident of Louisville, Kentucky, in 1843. There is no further data on file as to family.

Respectfully,

Commissioner.

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[typewritten]
Rev. & 1812 Wars 
Section.
Oct. 25,1923.

Mrs. A. M. Layton,
4021 Kenmore Ave.
Chicago, Ills.

Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the pension claim, W. 2895, it appears that John Adair, (the date and place of whose birth are not on record), was a student at the Waxhaws Academy.
In 1779 and during the spring of 1780, he served three successive tours of duty in Colonel Winn's Regiment of South Carolina Militia and was on the lines when Charleston, South Carolina was surrendered. After said surrender in the May 1780, he volunteered in the cavalry under General Thomas Sumter and was in the battles of Williamson's Plantation, Rocky Mount, and Hanging Rock, after which last battle he was appointed Captain by General Sumter and so served until the autumn when he was appointed Major. During the fall and winter of 1780, he was held a prisoner for a few months, until exchanged. He was in the battle of Eutaw Spring's and served until

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[typewritten] the end of the Revolution, having been in fourteen battles, names of others not stated.
He commanded a company of volunteer riflemen, from October 10, 1792, to November 25, 1792, during the Indian War and he served as Brigadier General under command of Major General Thomas, in the Kentucky Militia, from November 5, 1814, to May 20, 1815.
He was a member of Congress from Kentucky and was also Governor of Kentucky. 
He married September 9, 1784, in York County, South Carolina, Catherine Palmer, who was born October 17, 1768. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 12, 1832, and he died May 18, or 19, 1840, at his residence in Mercer County, Kentucky. 
His widow Catherine was allowed pension on her application executed August 16, 1841, while living in Monroe County, Kentucky. 
Their son John was a resident of Louisville Kentucky in 1843. There is no further data on file as to family.
Respectfully, 
[hand signed] Washington Gardner
[typewritten] Commissioner.

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Record Division.

February 21, 1911

Mrs. F. H. Smith,
#315 Salisbury Street,
Worcester, Mass.

Madam: 

In reply to your undated letter received the 14th instant, you are advised that in addition to the Revolutionary War record of John Adair, Wid. File No. 2,895, forwarded to you January 31, 1911, the records of this Bureau also show that he commanded a company of Volunteer Riflemen from October 10, to November 25, 1792 and was a Brigadier General under Major General Thomas in Kentucky Militia from November 5, 1814, to May 20, 1815.

The Revolutionary War pension records fail to afford any information in regard to Ebenezer Walbridge described by you.

Very respectfully,

Commissioner.