Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35,819, John Carson, S.C.

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(3-1776)

SERVICE
S.C.
Carson, John
NUMBER S.35,819

COMMENTS

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10,585

Kentucky

John Carson
of Hardin in the state of Kentucky who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Thompson of the South Carolina line, for the term of sic Years

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 of September 1818

Certificate of Pension issued the 14th of May, 1819 and Sent to Judge Metcalf, Elizabethtown, KY

Arrears to 4th of March 1819              47.46
Semi-anl. all’ce ending 4 Sep. 1819    48.
                                                           ________
                                                          $95.46

{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.}

Continued

Certification sent January 8, 1824 to Hon. B. Hardin House of Rep. Sent to State Hon. Jas. L. Johnson 15th Mahy 1850

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10,585

Kentucky

John Carson
of Hardin in the state of Kentucky who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Thompson of the South Carolina line, for the term of sic Years

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 of September 1818

Certificate of Pension issued the 14th of May, 1819 and Sent to Judge Metcalf, Elizabethtown, KY

Arrears to 4th of March 1819; 47.46
Semi-anl. all’ce ending 4 Sep. 1819	; 48.
$95.46

{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.}

Continued

Certification sent January 8, 1824 to Hon. B. Hardin House of Rep. Sent to State Hon. Jas. L. Johnson 15th Mahy 1850

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Certificate
Private
Col. Thompsons Regt
South Carolina Line
1775 - 6 years

on Roll

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On this seventh day of September 1818 before me the subscriber, Circuit Judge in and for the fifth judicial circuit of Kentucky, and sole judge of the Hardin circuit court in said District, personally appeared John Carson, aged seventy one years resident in said circuit of Hardin, who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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:" That he the said John Carson enlisted in the State of South Carolina in May 1775 in the company of horse commanded by Capt. Richard Wynn [Richard Winn], of the South Carolina troops, the said troop of horse was commanded by Col. William Thompson, that he continued to serve in the said Corps or in the service of the United States until the last part of the year 1781, when the said troop was disbanded and he discharged from service in the State of South Carolina, that he was in the battles of Sullivan's Island, the hanging rock, Ninety Six, & Camden, and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, that he has never been allowed any pension under any law of the United States and that he has no other evidence in his power of his said services – Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid 
Alfred Metcalf

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I Alfred Metcalf, Judge as aforesaid do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Carson did serve in the revolutionary war, as state in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of Six years 0 mon., on the continental establishment inf continued service and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the department of war pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress ~ Given under my hand this 7th day of September 1818
Alfred Metcalf

I Alfred Metcalf Judge as afoursaid [sic] do further certify that tis day Aaron Hart came before me & made oath that he has been acquainted with said John Carson and his circumstances for then years, that said Carson is old and infirm and in indigent circumstances, unable to labour, and without sufficient property to support himself comfortably without the aid of his country ~ Given under my hand this 7th day of September 1818.
Alfred Metcalf

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State of Kentucky
Hardin Circuit Sct

I Samuel Haycraft Junior Clerk of the Circuit Court for the Circuit aforesaid do Certify that Alfred Metcalf whose name appears t to foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same circuit Judge in & for the fifth Judicial district of Kentucky and sole Jude of the Hardin Circuit Court to whose Official Acts due faith and credit is due as well within as without this state.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Cause the seal of the Circuit aforesaid to be affixed at Elizabeth Town this 9th day of September 1818
Samuel Haycraft Jr. Clerk

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of Kentucky
Hardin Circuit Sct
I Alfred Metcalf Circuit Judge in and for the fifth Judicial district of Kentucky and sole Judge of the Hardin Circuit Court do Certify that Samuel Haycraft Junr. Whose name appears to the above certificate is and was at the time of signing the same Clerk of the Hardin Circuit Court duly qualified as such to whose Official Act due faith and credit is due as well within as without this

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John Carson
Certificate
Private
Col Thompsons Regt
South Carolina Line
1775 - 6 years

on Roll

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John Carson
10,585
May '19
Hardin Co.
Sep '19

Con

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State of Kentucky
Hardin Circuit Sct June Term 1820

Ordered that the following Schedule be admitted to record the same having been sworn to in open Court Schedule 
District of Kentucky Hardin Circuit Sct on this 19th day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Court being a Court of record for the said District and County, John Carson, aged seventy six years and four months resident of Hardin County and District aforesaid: who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows in the year 1775 in the month of May.  I enlisted under Captain Richard Winn in the first regiment of horse in the state of South Carolina in the regiment commanded by Colonel William Thompson. I served in that company and regiment until the City of Charles Town was taken then General Thomas Sumpter took the command of the regiment under whom I served until Cornwallis was taken which was about the year 1782 or '83.  The whole of the time I served was about seven years the number of my pension certificate is 10,585 And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th

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day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner whatever 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 on the land and Naval service of the United State in the revolutionary war passed on the 18th day March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person 
and that 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 hereto annexed and by me subscribed viz. four head of horses six head of cattle my occupation at present is farming and I am not able to work any nor can I ride on horse back nor have I for three years past.  I have a wife named Elizabeth aged sixty-nine years and unable to contribute much to my support.  I have a daughter named Jane aged forty tolerable health also one other daughter Polly aged thirty-eight who is healthy.
John Carson
sworn & declared on the 19th day of May 1820 before Sam'l. Haycraft Jr. Clerk Hardin Circuit County Court are of opinion that the total amount in value of the foregoing schedule is $150.

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State of Kentucky}
Hardin Circuit} Sct
I Samuel Haycraft Jr. Clerk of the Circuit Court & the Circuit aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and schedule hereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said Court,
And I do further certify that it is the opinion of this Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the foregoing schedule is one hundred and fifty Dollars. 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 7th day of June 1820 in the 29th year of the commonwealth.

Samuel Haycraft Jr. , by
John P. Helm, D.C.

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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

January 7, 1925

Charles Gardner
c/o Louisville Axe & Tool Co.
4780 Ashbottom Rd., Louisville, Ky.

Sir;

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.35819, it appears that John Carson enlisted in South Carolina in May, 1775, and served until late in 1781 as private in Captain Richard Winn’s Company, Colonels William Thompson’s and General Thomas Sumter’s South Carolina Regiments; was in the battels of Sullivant’s Island, Hanging Rock, Camden, and Ninety-Six.
He was allowed pension on this application executed September 7, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Hardin County, Kentucky.
In June 1820 he stated that he was 76 years and 4 months of age and he then referred to his wife, Elizabeth, aged 69 years, and daughters, Jane aged 40 years and Polly aged 38 years.
Owing to pressure of current work and the lack of clerical force available for the purpose only two reports are furnished each inquirer.

Respectfully,

Acting Commissioner

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359819
INVALID
Revy

File No. 35,819
John Carson
Pri Rev War

Actr: 18th March 18
Index: - Vol. 2, Page 66

[Arrangement of 1870]

1925 Jan. 7 Hist to Chas. Gardner See
Letter in case Jas. Carson S1183

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