Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39,216, Charles Bryant, Continental Va.

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(3--1776)
Bryant, Charles
Continental Va. 
Service Number S. 39,216
B. L. Wt, 562-100

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W. 502. 
Charles Bryant
Private
Lee's Legion. 
Warrant issued under date June 29, 1811. 
[Illegible] transmitted in a Letter of _ame 
date to Colonel Samuel J. __lon

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19,163
South Carolina
Charles Bryant
of Greenville Dist in the state of South Carolina, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Johnson of the regiment commanded by Colonel Buford in the Virginia _ne, for the term of 3 years to 1782. 

Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina, 
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 5th of November 1823. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 14 of Jan [Illegible] 1824 and sent to William Choice 
Greenville, SC. 

[Illegible] to 4th of 
mi anl. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1824 
34 96
34 96
{Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820.}

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Charles Bryant 
Petition & Schedule
On Roll-page 101

The schedule was made out before a court, in a District, different from that in which it is believed the applicant resides, because, he states that his land is in "Greenville district." Of that be case let his sched be made in Greenville district. 
31st Jany 1821

This is returned to the War Office with one since made in Greenville District, to show the date of the first application.

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State of South Carolina, To Wit
On the fourteenth day of November in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and twenty, personally appeared in open court, being a Court of Record, of Sessions and of Common Pleas for the [underlined] District of [illegible] [/underlined] in the said State, Charles Bryant aged 57 or 58 years who first being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th of March 1818 and the 1st of May 1820, that he the said Charles Bryant enlisted for the term of [blank] on or about the [blank] day of [underlined] in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy nine [/underlined] in the State of Virginia in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] Johnson in the Regiment commanded by Col. [underlined] Bluford on the line of the State of Virginia [/underlined] on the Continental establishment and was transferred to [illegible] Legion - that he continued to serve in the said Corps [underlined] untill the year 1782, [/underlined] when he was discharged from the said Service in Richmond in the state of Virginia - That he was in the Battles of Guilford, Eutaw, &c and that he has no other evidence on his person[?] of his said services except the copy of a certificate of a land warrant which is hereunto annexed and in pursuance of the act of ^1st^ May 1820 I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March one thousand Eight hundred and eighteen and that I have not since that time by Gift, sale or in any [illegible] disposed of my property or of any part thereof with which thereby so to disseminate it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged under the land or under Naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18th of March one thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen And

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I have not or has any person in trust for me any property or Securities[?], contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained on this schedule hereunto annexed and by me[?] subscribed. To Wit
63[illegible][?] acres of Land in  [underlined] Gainesville District [/underlined] in sd State of the [illegible] & last [illegible]. Partly much worn worth about $100.00 
,, 8 Head of Horned Cattle worth about 50.00
,, 21 Head of Hogs of different ages worth about 21.00
,, An Old mare 5.00
,, Some Plantation tools, viz. Ploughs, Hoes & Axes 8.00
,, Some Household furniture, viz. a Pine Table, chairs, Pots, Ovens, Plates & [illegible] Knives & forks & exclusive of [deleted word] the [illegible] Bedding & clothing the Law allows 20.00
,, The Present crop of [illegible] worth 50.00
Debts due me that I know of 20.00
_______
$274.00
Debts against me, viz,
To Archibald Young $30. 
Other small debts 70.
100.
_______
$174.00 
Also 
A Wife aged 41 years [deleted letters or word]
Nine children living with me, viz
Elizabeth Bryant aged 22 years & George aged 21 years. William aged 18: Nelly aged 14 years. 
John aged 12 years, Maria aged 10 years, Nancy aged 7 years Rodger aged 4 years Joseph aged 2 years 
And I the said Charles Bryant do further swear that I am so infirm in body from age & other causes that I am unable to support myself by Manuel labor farming being my principal occupation that I have barely supported [illegible] assistance by the help of my children the [illegible] of whom are capable of [illegible] me Your assistance or supporting [illegible] & the family that I have unavoidably accumulated debts for the common necessities of life which without a sacrifice of my present little property. I am unable to discharge on which event I must [illegible] be thrown upon the charity of the Public
Sworn to and declared on the 15th day of November one thousand eight hundred and Twenty[?] in open Court
Abm Nott 
Charles Bryant

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I am of [Illegible] the total amount in [Illegible] in [Illegible] of the properly 
the above schedule does not 
Abm Nott 

South Carolina 
I do follow [Illegible]
that the total amount [Illegible] 
schedule is two hundred dollars 
the twelfth day of 1821
John Garlington
 
Secretary of War to [Illegible]
the 15th day of April 1816 
Charles Bryant 
the twenty ninth day of June in the year of 
 [Illegible] [Illegible] & eleven 
Signed 
W. Eustis 
Secretary of War

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Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 8, 1873 
1381
Rejected
P.O. Charles Bryant
Service: 
Enlisted:                             ,18   . 
Discharged:                       ,18   . 
Application filed:               ,18   . 
_eges: 
Re-enlisted: 
Attorney: 
P.O.

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39216
Invalid 
Re_y
File No. 39216
Charles Bryant 
DW Rev [Illegible]
Act: 18 [Illegible mark] March 18 [Illegible mark]
Index: – Vol. 3, Page 59 
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Charles Bryant, private. 
Declaration made Nov. 14, 1820 
Served three years- from '79 to '82
Age 58 
Wife 41
Nine children aged 22, 21, 18, ,14, 12, 10, 7, 6, 2 
Worth $250 
Suspended for the Secretary's decision

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Old Case 18,127
Charles Bryant 
SC.
Geo W Earle 
Greenville, Sc. 
Ree_ 17 July 1821.

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Charles Bryant 
Original Declaration 
(Copy)

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District of South Carolina To wit
On this third day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twentyone personally appeared in Open Court being a Court of Record, of Sessions & Common Pleas for the District of Greenville in the state of South Carolina. Charles Bryant aged 57 or 58 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818 and the 1st May 1820 That he the said Charles Bryant enlisted for the term during the War on or about the day of [blank] in the year 1779 in the state of Virginia in the company commanded by Captain Johnson in the Regiment commanded by Coln. Bluford in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental establishment and was transferred to Lees Legion that he continued to serve in the said Corps untill the year 1782 when he was discharged from the said service in Richmond in the state of Virginia.  That he was in the Battles of Gilford, [illegible] &c and that he  has no other evidence in his power of his said service except the copy of a certificate of a Land Warrant which is hereunto annexed.
And in pursuance of the act of May the 1st 1820 I do Solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time, by Gift, sale of in any Manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within provisions of an act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18th March 1818. and I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule here unto annexed, and by me subscribed. To Wit

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63 3/4 acres of Land in Greenville district in said State, of the second and last quality pretty much worsted worth about - - - $100.00
8 Head of horned Cattle worth $50 - 21 Head of hogs different sizes worth $21 - } 71.00
Some plantation tools viz; Ploughs, Hoes and Axes - - - 8.00
Some household furniture viz; one pine Table chairs, pots, ovens, plates, dishes, Knives and Forks - - - - - 20.00
The present Crop of provisions worth $30 - debts due one that I know of $20} 50.00
$249.00
Deduct debts against me $100. - - - 100
Total balance $149.00
Debts against me (To wit)
Due Archibald Young - - $30.00
Other Small debts - - - - 70.00
Charles Bryant $100.00
Also
A wife aged 41 years nine Children living with me, To Wit.
Elizabeth Bryant aged 22 years, George 21. William 18. Milley 14 John 12, Maria 10. Nancy 7. Rodger 4 & Joseph 2 years, and I the said Charles Bryant do further swear that I am so infirm in body from age & other Causes that I am unable to support myself by manual labour. Farming being my principal occupation that I have barely supported an existance by the help of my Children, the four first of whom are Capable of rendering me some assistance, in supporting themselves and the Family. That I have unavoidably accumulated debts for the Common necessaries of life which without a sacrifice of my present little property I am unable to discharge in which event I must necessarily be thrown upon the Charity of the Public. Sworn to & declared on the third day of April one thousand eight hundred& twenty one in open Court before me, Daniel E Huger
Charles Bryant

South Carolina} To wit
Greenville District} At a Court of Sessions & Common Pleas held for the District of Greenville, I George W. Earle Clerk of the Court for the District of Greenville, a Court of Record do hereby Certify that the foregoing oath & the Schedule thereto annexed are truly Copied from the Records of the said Court and I do further Certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule does not exceed two hundred dollars
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the office of the Said Court the fifth day of April 1821.-
Geo. W Earle
C.G.D.

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Copy Certificate 

No. 562 Pursuant to an act of Congress authorizing the Secretary of War to issue Land Warrants and for other purposes passed the 15th day of April 1806. Charles Bryant a private in Lee's Legion during the Revolutionary War, is entitled to one hundred acres of Land to be Located agreeable to said act on any unlocated parts of the fifty quarter Townships and the Fractional Townships reserved by Law for original holders of military warrants. 

Given at the War Office the 29th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred + Eleven
Signed Wm. Eustis 
Secretary of War
Registered Nat. Cutting
Clerk

I do hereby certify that I have no cause to doubt the correctness of the schedule furnished in this case and I do believe the same to be correct.

Daniel E. Hedge

South Carolina
Greenville District
To wit

I William Holcombe clerk of the court of common pleas and Sessions for the district of Greenville, vice Geo. W. Earle Deceased, do hereby certify that the foregoing schedule and certificates are true copys from the records on file of the said Court
Given under my hand and seal of the office of said court this 19th day of Dec. 1821
Wm. Holcombe CC GD

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18,127
Charles Bryant
Applicant under Laws
18th March, 1818, and 1st May, 1820. 
Inadmissible. see letter to Hon. Sterling Tucker, House of Rep. 
War Department
Pension Office
January 8, 1822

1382

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Greenville      }
Dec 23 1821  }                             Free


Genl Sterling Tucker 
Member of Congress from S Carolina 
Washington Cty

Mail

[written vertically] Not entitled

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Greenville SC Dec 23 1821 
Sir 
By request of Mr. Charles Bryant, of this dist. (who says he has spoken to you on the subject of attending to some business for him) I have taken the liberty of enclosing to your care a Copy of his Declar Schedule &c which he says you will attend to for him, he also wished me to ask you to bring with you when you Return, all the paper &c necessary for him 

Respectfully yours
Unknown friend
Wm Holcombe

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The State of South Carolina}
Greenville District} To wit
I Asa W. Crowder Sheriff in and for the District of Greenville in the State aforesaid do certify that, by virtue of a First Faciar to me directed at the will of the Excecutors of George W. Earle deceased against Charles Bryant of the District and State aforesaid, have lived upon and Sold the Tract of land owned by the said Charles Bryant, to satisfy the said Judgement, for twelve dollars, which was purchased by Thomas Goldsmith of the District aforesaid - Given under my hand this 22d. Nov. 1823
A. W. Crowder
S. G. D.
In presence of
William Choice Jr.

The Exors of G. M. Earle} Judgement for $18
Deceased vs} Jud from 15 Mar. 1821
Charles Bryant} Atty cost - 3.31
Clk - 1.44
Shffs. fee - 3.29
$26.04

I certify the above Statement to be a correct Copy of the above ease taken from my Book
Given under my hand this 22d Nov. 1823
A. W. Crowder
SGD
Shffs Office
Greenville S.C

William Choice Jr.

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19,028
Charles Bryant,
S.C.

Wm Choice,
Greenville, S.C.

Recd. 5 Dec 1823

On roll -
Admitted

[Vertical]
Greenville S.C.} Free
23 Nov 1823}
Honbl. John C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington City

[Upside down]
Recd. Dec. 5. 1823.

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Greenville SC 22nd Nov. 1823
Sir
Enclosed you will receive the Declaration and Schedule of Charles Bryant, which when you have examined I hope you will inform me of your Decision. I have the honour to subscribe myself 
your obt & Humble Servant 
William Choice

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[missing letters or words]ote of sundry Patents returned to the Department of [missing letters or words] the War Department, uncertif

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From M Smith C.C. 
Sept. 14th 1804 - to C Bryant.

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War Department 
September 14th, 1804 

Sir, 

Your letter of the 9th inst. addressed to the President of the United States has been referred to this office. A warrant for your military bounty lands as a private in Lee's Legion will be issued in your favor and delivered to any person whom you may authorize to receive the same, or transmitted to you should it be desired.

Respectfully, your ob. servt.

Jn Smith C.G
for the Secy of War

Mr. Charles Bryant
Stoneville
Greenville District
S.C.

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Power of Atty Charles Bryant
to
Lem: J. Alston.

Bryant
for P- Atty~
Alston

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I Charles Bryant of Greenville District in the State of South Carolina not finding it convenient to travel to the City of Washington, do hereby constitute & appoint Colo Samuel James Alston now a representative in Congress as my Attorney, hereby investing him with full & ample power & authority to apply for & in my name receive from the Government of the United States, such Military Land Warrant as I am entitled to for services rendered the sd- U- States during the American revolution
Witness my hand & seal this 16th Feby 1811~
Teste
Johnathan Davis = } Charles Bryant {Seal}
Benjamin Kilgore }

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South Carolina} Personally Came Benjamin
Greenville District} Kilgore One of the Subscribing Witnesses to the within Power of attorney, before Me and Saith on Oath that he was Present & Saw. Charles Bryant sign the within Power of attorney for the uses & purposes therein mentioned also that Jonathan Davis. Together with himself. Subscribed Their Names. in presents of Each other as Witnesses to the due Execution of the same - -
Sworn to & subscribed before me
This 16th Feby 1811 - - Benjamin Kilgore
Test
James Kilgore I.2nd

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The State of South Carolina 
I George Washington Earle Clerk of the Court of Common Plead for the district of Greenville in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern that James Kilgore Esquire whose name is assigned to the foregoing affidavit is an acting Justice of the Quorum for the said district and that all due faith and credit ought to be given to any attestation of his as such. 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of office this Nineteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & Eleven and thirty fifth year of the American Independence. 
Geo W Earle 
C.C.P.

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Greenville SC 
Charles Bryant 
Original Claim

2d Copy

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District of South Carolina, to wit
On this third day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one, personally appeared open Court being a Court of Record of Sessions & Common
pleas for the district of Greenville in the State of South Carolina Charles Bryant aged 57 or 8 years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the Act of Congress of the 18th March 1818 and the 1st May 1820. That he the said Charles Bryant enlisted for the
Term of during the war on or about the
day of in the year 1779 in the State of Virginia, in the Company commanded by Capt. Johnson in the Regiment commanded by Col. Bluford in the line of the State of Virginia. That he was in the battle of Guilford, Eutaw &c and that he
has no other evidence in his power of his said
Service except the copy of a Certificate of a land warrant which is hereunto annexed.
And in pursuance of the act of May the 1st 1820, I do Solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time, by gift sale, or in any manner disposed of my
property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons
engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War"" passed the 18th of March 1818 and I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereunto annexed, and by me subscribed, to wit -
63 3/4 acres of land in Greenville District in said State of the record & low quality, pretty much wasted, worth about . . . $100
8 head of horned cattle worth $50.00 21 head of hogs different sizes worth $21  $71.00
some plantation tools, to wit, ploughs, hoes and axes $8.00
some household furniture, one pine table, chairs, pots, ovens, plates dishes, knives forks $20
 the present crop of provisions worth $30 - debts due me, that I know of $20 $249
Deduct Debt against me $100
$149.00

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Total bal - - - $149..

Debts against me, to wit-
due Archibald Young . . . . $30
Other small debts . . . . . 70 $100-
(Signed) Charles Bryant.
Also a Wife aged 41 years, nine children living with me (to wit) Elizabeth Bryant aged 22 years, George 21, William 18, Milly 14. John 12, Maria 10, Nancy 7, Roger 4 & Joseph 2 years - And I the said Charles Bryant do further swear, that I am so infirm in body from age & other causes, that I am unable to support myself by manual labor, farming being my principal occupation that I have barely supported an existance by the help of my children the four first of whom are capable of rendering me some assistance in supporting themselves and the family. That I have unavoidably accumulated debts for the Common necessaries of life, which without a sacrifice of my present little property, I am unable to discharge, in which event I must necessarily be thrown upon the Charity of the Public.
Sworn to and declared on the third day of April one thousand eight hundred and twenty one, in open Court before me Daniel E. Huger
Charles Bryant
=
I do hereby Certify that I have no cause to doubt the correctness of the Schedule furnished in this case, & I do believe the same to be Correct Daniel E. Huger

South Carolina} to wit
Greenville District} At a Court of Sessions & Common Pleas held for the district of Greenville, I George W. Earle Clerk of the Court for the district of Greenville a Court of Record do hereby Certify that the foregoing Oath, and the schedule thereto annexed are truly Copied from the Records of the said Court; And I do further Certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the

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total amount in Value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule does not exceed two hundred dollars. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of the Office of the said Court the fifth day of April 1821.
Geo. W. Earle
GD.

Copy Certificate
N. 562 - Pursuant to an Act of Congress authorizing the Secretary of War to issue Land Warrants and for other purposes passed the 15th day of April 1806, Charles Bryant a private in Lee's Legion during the revolutionary War, is entitled to one hundred Acres of land, to be located agreeable to said Act on any unlocated parts of the Fifty Quarter Township And the fractional Townships reserved by law for original holders of Military Warrants. Given at the War Office the 29th day of June in the Year of our Lord one thousand and eighteen hundred and eleven -
(Signed) Wm. Eustis
Secretary of War

Registered
Nat: Cutting
Clk

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Copy
Charles Bryant
Original Declaration of Schedule 

Address to G W Earle
Greenville SC

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District of South Carolina. To wit.

On this third day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty one, personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of record of Sessions & Common Pleas for the district of Greenville in the State of South Carolina, Charles Bryant aged 57 or 58 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18" March 1818, And the 1st May 1820, That he the said Charles Bryant enlisted for the Term of service of the war, On or about the ____ day of ______ in the year 1779 in the State of Virginia, in the company commanded by Capt Johnson in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Bluford in the line of the State of Virginia, on the continental establishment, and was transferred to Lees Legion that he continued to serve in the said Corps until the year 1782 when he was discharged from the said service in Richmond in the State of Virginia. That he was in the Battles of Guilford, Eutaws &, And that he has no other evidence in his Power of his said services, except the copy of a certificate of a Land warrant which is hereunto annexed.
And in pursuance of the Act of May the 1st 1820. I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of An Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18th March 1818; And I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereunto annexed and by me subscribed. To wit.
63 3/4 acres of land in Greenville District in said state, of the second & last quality pretty much worsted worth about. - $100.00
8 head of horned cattle worth $50; 21 head of hogs different sizes worth $21. 71.00
some Plantation tools, viz, Ploughs, hoes & axes - 8.00
Some household furniture, viz, 1 Pine table, chair, pots, ovens, Plates, dishes, Knives & Forks - 20.00
The present crop of Provisions worth $30 Debts due me that I know of $20. 50.00
$249.00
Deduct debts against me $100. - -100."
Total $149."

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Debts against me so wit
Due Archibald Young $30.00
other small debts 70.00
(Signed ) Charles Bryant
$100.00


Also a wife aged 41 years, nine children living with me, To wit- Elizabeth Bryant aged 22 years, George 21, William 18, Milley 14, John 12, Maria 10, Nancy 7, Rodger 4, & Joseph 2 years.
And I the said Charles Bryant do further swear that I am so infirm in body from age & other causes that I am unable to support myself by manual labour, farming being my principle occupation, that I have barely supported an existence by the help of my children, the sons first of whom are capable of rendering me some assistance, in supporting themselves
& the Family. That I have unavoidably accumulated debts for the common necessaries of life which without a sacrifice
of my present little property, I am unable to discharge, in which went I must necessarily be thrown upon the charity of the Public, Sworn to and declared on the 3d day of April one
thousand eight hundred & twenty one in Open
Court.
Before me Daniel C Hager
Charles Bryant 

South Carolina 
Greenville District 
To wit
At a Court of Sessions & Common Pleas held for the district of Greenville, I George W. Earle Clerk of the court for the district of Greenville, a court of Record do herby certify that the foregoing oath & the schedule thereunto annexed are truly copied from the Records
of the said court, and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule does not exceed two hundred dollars.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand & seal of the Office of
the said Court the fifth day of April 1821.
Geo. W. Earle
C G D

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Copy Certificate.
No 502
Pursuant to an act of Congress authorising the Secretary of War to issue Land Warrants & for other purposes passed the 15th day of April 1806, Charles Bryant a private in Lees Legion during the revolutionary War is entitled to one hundred acres of land to be located applicable to said act on any unlocated parts of the fifty quarter townships & the factional Township reserved by law for original holders of Military Warrants. Given at the War Office the 29th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & Eleven.

Signed
Wm. Eustes
Secretary of War

Registered 
Nat Cutting
Clerk

I do hereby certify that I have no cause to doubt the correctness of the schedule furnished in this case & I do believe the same to be correct.
Daniel E Huger

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District of South Carolina. To Wit
On this fifth day of November in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three, personally
appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record, of Sessions
and Common Pleas, for the District of Greenville, in the State of
South Carolina, Charles Bryant, aged sixty five years
who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his
Oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain
the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 March
1818 and the 1st May 1820. That he, the said Charles Bryant
enlisted for the Term of during the war on or about the
__day of __in the year 1779 in the State of
Virginia in the Company commanded by Captain _
Johnson, in the Regiment commanded by Col Bluford
in the line of the State of Virginia, in the Continental
Establishment, and was transferred to Lees Legion; that he
continued to serve in the said Corps untill [until] the year 1782
when he was discharged from the said service in Richmond
in the State of Virginia; that he was in the Battles of Guilford
Eutaws &c. and that he has no other evidence in his power
of his said services, except a copy of certificate of a Land
Warrant which is herewith annexed-
And in pursuance of the act of May the 1st 1820
I solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States
on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not since
that time, by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of my
property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish
it, as to bring myself within the provision of an act of
Congress, entitled ""an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war, passed on the 18 March 1818. And I have
nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities
contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other
than what is contained in the Schedule hereto

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annexed and by me subscribed. To wit

One Bed worth about $20
one Chest 21
one plough & one Mattock 3
one set of plough gears 1.50
About 8 barrels of corn 12.
Five head of Hogs 10
One Pot 2
$50.50
And very ordinary wearing apparel
I have no land the Shff. of Greenville having sold the small tract of land I did own by
virtue of a Fe. Fa at the suit of the Exors of G. W. Earle

Debts I owe
Due Archibald Young $57.
Due William Johnson 7
Due Alexander Savage 13
Due William Gilbert 7
$86
(Signed) Charles Bryant

Also a wife aged 44 years, five children living with me, to wit, Maria Bryant aged 13 years, Nancy 10 years, Roger 7 years, Joseph 5 years, Elizabeth 24 years of age. And I the said Charles Bryant do further swear that I am so infirm in body from age and other causes that I am not able to support myself by a manual labour, Farming being my principal occupation;
that I have barely supported an existence by the help of my children being Eight in number and three have left me; that I have unavoidably accumulated debts for the common necessaries of life, which, without a sacrifice of my present little property I am unable to discharge in which event I must necessarily be thrown upon the charity of the publick
Sworn to and declared on the 5th Novr 1823 in open Court. Before me
J. H. Goodlett
(Signed)
Charles Bryant
C.C.P.

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nO 562
Copy Certificate
Pursuant to an act of Congress authorising the Secretary
of war to issue Land Warrants and for other purposes passed the
15th day of April 1806 Charles Bryant a private in Lees Legion
during the Revolutionary war, is entitled to one hundred
acres of Land to be located agreeable to said Act, on any
unlocated parts of the fifty quarter Townships and Fractional
Townships reserved by law for original Holders of Military
Warrants

Given at the War Office the 29th day of June
in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and
Eleven
Signed Wm Eustis
Secretary of War
Registered
Nat. Cutting
Clk

State of South Carolina
Greenville District
To wit
At a Court of Sessions and
Common pleas held for the District of Greenville, I, John H.
Goodlett, Clerk of the said Court for the District of Greenville
a Court of Record, do hereby certify, that the said Schedule
and oath have been admitted to the record of said Court,
and that the same are truly copied therefrom; and I do further
certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the
total amount in value, of the property exhibited in the
aforesaid Schedule is fifty dollars and fifty cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of the
said Court, on this 22d day of November
A.D. 1823
J. H. Goodlett
C.C.P