Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9361, William Boyce, N.C. S.C.

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(3-1776)
Service 
N.C
S.C

Boyce, William
Elizabeth

Number
W.9361

CONTENTS

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4900
South Carolina
Elizabeth Boyce
widow of William Boyce
who died on the day of 1804
of NC in the state of 
who was a private in the comPy commanded by Captain Kimbal of the Regt commanded by Col. Armstrong in the line for 
inscribed on the roll of Charleston SC
at the rate of 40 dollars --- cents
per annum to commence on the 4th day March 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of September 1841 and sent to B. F. Perry, Greensville SC
Arrears to the 4th of 
Semi-annual allowance ending 

{Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4th 1836.
section the 3rd }
Recorded by J.P Chase Clerk,
Book C Vol 1 Page 186

Reperlio

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No 7015
Elizabeth Boyce
wid of William
S. C.
act 4 July 1836
admitted
Pr: 1 yr - $40
per annum from 
4 March 1831
1804
---
B. F. Perry
Greenville,
S. C.

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State of South Carolina }  To W R
Laurens District. }
On this fifth day of October - in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred forty seven personally. appeared before William Watts Judge of the Court of Ordinary for Laurens Dist Elizabeth Boyce a resident of Laurens District South Carolina aged Eighty three years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4th 1836 - that she is the widow of William Boyce who was a private solider in the war of the Revolution that her said husband William Boyce served in the Revolutionary War as a volunteer that he entered the service about the year Seventeen hundred and seventy nine that to the best of her knowlege & belief he continued in the service of his country more than two years - that he served five tours, the first under Captain William Thisobeck, second under Captain Lewis, third under Colonel Armstrong, fourth under Captain Armstrong & fifth under General Marrion [Marion] of South Carolina - He resided in Randolph County North Carolina when he entered the service which was shortly after her intermarriage with him.

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He left the service after the expiration of his fifth tour in South Carolina, at the close of the Revolutionary War. He was in the Battles of Guilford
He received a written discharge when he left the service at Round O Bridge in the Town north of South Carolina, which continued in the possession of this Deponent, for many years, after the death of her said Husband, but which has been since mislaid or lost, in some way, to this deponent unknown. The only other documentary evidence which this deponant has, is the annexed certificate of the Secretary of State of North Carolina that her  husband William Boyce entered the service in Captain Armstrongs Company of the 10th Regiment in 1781 for twelve months. This certificate does not cover the whole term of his service - This deponent does not know at this time of any person by whom she can prove the services of her husband William Boyce
The deponent was born in seventeen hundred 
and sixty four & married to the said William Boyce in seventeen hundred seventy nine when

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She was fifteen years old. They were married in Randolph County North Carolina & continued to reside there until Eighteen hundred & four when her husband William Boyce died, & she then moved to South Carolina where she has continued to live ever since -- She has never married any one since the death of her husband William Boyce, but has remained a  widow as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed -- 
This deponent further swears that she is unable to attend in court to make her declaration from disease & infirmity which have also prevented her from making application sooner for the provisions of the Act of Congress of July 4th 1836 -
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written before me the undersigned Judge of the Court of Ordinary for Laurens District South Carolina -
Elizabeth Boyce her mark
W.D. Watts
Judge & clerk of the count of ordinary for Laurens District So, Car

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She was fifteen years old. They were married in Randolph County North Carolina & continued to live there until Eighteen hundred & four when her husband William Boyce died, & she then moved to South Carolina where she has continued to live ever since -- she has never married any one since the death of her husband William Boyce, but ass remained a widow as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed --
This deponent further swears that she is unable to attend in court to make her declaration from discovered & infirmity, which have also prevented her from making application sooner for the provisions of the Act of Congress of July 4th 1836 -
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written before me the undersigned Judge of the Court of Ordinary for Laurens Distinct South Carolina
Elizabeth Boyce  her mark
W.D. Watts
Judge & clerk of the count of ordinary for Laurens District So Car

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South Carolina } 
Laurens District }  I William Watts Judge
and Clerk of the Court of Ordinary for Laurens District South Carolina where the Declarant resides do hereby certify that the above named Elizabeth Boyce is from age infirmity & disease called the Consumption & posaly with which I am credibly informed and believe she has been afflicted for the space of fifteen years, unable to attend the Court of which I am Judge, and I do not think from present appearances, that she will be able to attend the court above named at its next session. I have therefore in pusuance of the act of Congess attended at her place of abode & admininstered the following oath-
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on the fifth day of October 1847.
W. D. Watts
Judge & Clerk of the Court of Ordinary of Laurens District South Carolina

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South Carolina }
Laurens District }  To Wit
Personally came Drury Boyce who being duly sworn makes oath that William Boyce died in the year 1804, and that his widow Elizabeth Boyce has never married since but has remained a widow
That the said William Bryce lied in Randolph County North Carolina & that the said  Elizabeth Boyce then moved to Laurens District South Carolina where she has resided ever since.  That the said William Boyce had the reputation of having been a soldier of the Revolution in the service of his country and was so recorded by his neighbors in the
community at his death -- This deponent further makes oath that he has frequently seen the written discharge of the said William Boyce which is now lost-
Sworn to & subscribed this 27 day of October 1847 before me an acting Justice of the quorum for Laurens District.
I do further certify that I am well acquainted with Wm Boyce & that he is a credible & respectable witness
An McKnight

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South Carolina }
Laurens District }  Personally came Benjamin Grice before the subscribing Justice of the Quorum in & for the District of Laurens & being duly sworn makes oath that he himself is eighty years old and was present & saw the marriage Solemnized between William Boyce and Eliz Nance now Elizabeth Boyce, who makes application for a Pension -- that they were married in the year 1779 - He further states that he was in the Revolutionary War with William Boyce under Captain Thinbul & Colonel Armstrong, that he was in the battle of Guilford with William Boyce & that two of William Boyces brothers were killed in that battle & that William Boyce himself was wounded in the battle in the ankle & right arm.
Sworn to & subscribed before me this November 16th 1847
An McKnight  {LS}
Benjamin Grice   his mark
South Carolina }
Laurens District }  Personally came John Knight
and being duly sworn makes oath in due form of law before the subscribing Justice of the Quorum that he is ninety two years old, that he was present at the marriage of William Boyce with Elizabeth Nance which took place in 1779 in Randolph County North Carolina
Sworn to & subscribed - November 16th 1847
before me   An Mcknight  {LS}
John Knight  his mark

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4
South Carolina }
Laurens District }   Personally came before me the subscribing Justice of the Quorum John Rodgers & being duly sworn makes oath that he is Eighty seven years of age -- that he was at the marriage of William Boyce with Elizabeth Nance that they were married in the year of our Lord 1779 in the State of North Carolina, now Randolph County
Sworn to & Subscribed before me -- November 16th 1847 --
John Rogers his mark
An McKnight {JQ}
I Andrew McKnight the magistrate before whom the above affidavits were made do hereby certify that the above named Benjamin Grice, John Knight & John Rodgers are credible & respectable witnesses & full faith & credit  should be given to their affidavits - Given under my hand & seal this November 16th 1847 An McKnight -- {JQ}
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Ashboro NC
April 19    5
Mr Wm Boyce
Fair View P.O.
Laurens District
S. C.

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Asheboro' April 18th 1849
At the instance of the agent of Boyce's agent, I have examined the records of Randolph County and find no bond for the marriage of William Boyce with Elizabeth Nance, but if the marrige took place before the year 1784 the license bond would not be found in this County (Randolph) which was created out of a part of the County of Guilford in the year 1784
I suppose it however to be immaterial as the actual marriage is proved by Marshall Nance & Hudson Nance and our Supreme Court in the State -- as Patterson 2nd Iredell's reports 346 have decided that it is not necessary to the validity of a marriage that a license shall have been granted.
J. Worth
Should you wish further investigation address the Clerk of Guilford County Court, Greensboro', and direct him to search for the marriage bond as

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far back as 1767 or even further back and up to 1784.
J. Worth
For my expenses and trouble please send me $4.30.  I have paid out in cash $2.30 - and have spent about e days on the business and have twice visited the Court House on this business.
Myself & family & your relatives, the Nances, are well  My best respects to you & yours
Wm Laws

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No 7015
Elizabeth Boyce
S.C.
Let. to B. F. Perry.
Janu 5. '48
Let to B. F. Perry Esq.
July 19 -- 49
act 4 July 1826

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Seneca S.C.
Aug 1st 1904
Com of Pensions
Please send me another record of William Boyce, a copy of the one enclosed.  part of which was accidentally obliterated.
Was date of his given in pension application have you date of birth and death of widow.  If so give me these dates. Omit line marked out. Return enclosed copy also.
Mrs. Lillie H. Tribble
Seneca,
Oconee Co.  S. C

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Revy
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9361
Elizabeth Boyce
Wid
William Boyce
Privt Rev. War
---
Act: July 4th 1836.
Index: -- Vol. A, Page 12 [possibly 42 or 72]
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May 11, 1904 His to Hon Jas F Johnson HR,
1904. Aug. 11. Lillie H. Tribble
said list of Service. AW

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I, WILLIAM HILL, Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify, that it appears from the muster-rolls of the Continental line of this State, in the Revolutionary War, that William Boyce a private Soldier in Capt. Armstrong's --- Company of the 10th Regiment, entered the service on the [blank space] day of ----1781-- for the term of twelve months, and left the service 1st October 1782.---
Given under my hand this 29th day of November 1945.
Wm. Hill Secretary
of State.

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Mr Allison
Eliz Boyce
S. C.
Ar 36 or 38 m

The Commissioner of Pensions
War Department
Washington
D. C.

GREE [remainder of word illegible] H.
JUL
6
S. C.

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Greenville S.C.
July 5th 1849
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you the certificate required in the matter of Elizabeth Boyce's Pension
You are mistaken in saying that the Court of Ordinary in South Carolina is a not a court
of Record. It is a court of record by our statutes & laws & has always been so regarded. Many of the Pensions obtained in this district were through the Court of Ordinary. To this Court there is a presiding Judge, he keeps a record of all his proceedings, has a seal of office &c.
As to the alleged service of William Boyce they are set forth with as much particularity as it is possible for the widow to do.  She cannot give the precise dates as to each tour of service.
There were forwarded to

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you the affidavits of several persons identifying William Boyce besides the declaration of his widow.
I also forwarded to you the certificate of the Secretary of State of North Carolina as to the services of William Boyce.
The testimony of Benjamin Grice, although too young to have taken a part in the Revolutionary war, is entitled to credit as there are appended to his testimony the requisite certificates of credibility. His testimony surely can not be set aside simply because he is not himself a Pensioner.
I hope in answering this application that you will see Mrs Boyce, with the enclosed certificate, has brought herself with in the rules prescribed by your department
Your &c
B. F. Perry
J L Edwards Esq

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LE.C.H

J. L. Edwards Esq
War Department
Washington
D: C.

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Grenville S.C.
Sept 3rd 1849
Dear Sir
I have been informed that you have written a letter to R. H. Speers Esq requesting the leaf in the Bible of John Young containing the record of his marriage & the births of his children-
Mr Speers is dead & the business has been placed in my hands-- I send you the leaf required about the 7th of August with several
additional affidavits as to the marriage of Mrs Young - you ought to have now my communication before the date of your letter to Mr Speers
Will you please inform me whether you have reced my letter & the affidavits?
Will you also let me know whether you have passed the pension of Mrs Boyce?
Your &c
B. F. Perry

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State of North Carolina Guilford County    
I John M. Logan Chief of the Court of please and Quarter Sessions for Guilford County do hereby that I have made strict search in and through my office for the Marriage License Bond Supposed to be given William Boyce to intermarry with Elizabeth Nance between the years 1770 and 1795, but cannot find any nor any record of it whatever.   I do further certify that I have been informed that there were many papers lost, from the removing of the records from [unreadable] during the Battle which was fought in this County 15 March 1781     In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set hand and affixed the Seal of our said Court at office in Greensboro this 20th June A.D. 1840 John M. Logan C.C.C.

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J. L. Edwards Esqr
Washington
D. C.
War Department

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Greenvilleo  S.C.
Dear Sir
Yours of the 19th Inst stating that it was necessary to have the certificate of the Clerk of Randolph County in the matter of Mrs Elizabeth Boyces Pension, as she states that she was married in that County
Enclosed I send you the certificate of the Clerk
of Randolph County which was sent some time since & which explains my sending the certificate of the Clerk of Guilford County.
When Drury Boyce & Elizabeth were married, they were married in Guilford County, but in
that portion now composing the County of Randolph
This Pension has been a great while delayed & Mrs Boyce

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is extremely old & helpless & in poverty & no relative of sufficient intelligence & energy to attend to her business --
In charity as well as in justice her claim merits the prompt & favorable attention of the Department - 
Yours &c
B. F. Perry

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Decem 4   ’47       
 7015 Elizabeth Boyce wid of. William S C Act 4 July 1836      
Perry  COLUMBIA 30 NOV S.C.      J. L. Edwards Esqr War Department Washington D. C.

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Greenville S.C.
Nov 29th 1847
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you the Declaration of Elizabeth Boyce to obtain a Pension on account of the services of her husband --
You will please write to me at Greenville CH. SC. should any further information be desired by the Department.
Yours &c
B. F. Perry