Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31,612, William Cook, N.C.

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(3—1776)
SERVICE
N.C.
Cook, William
NUMBER
S.31.612

Born in N.C.
CONTENTS

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Order to pay 19 Oct 1837
Letter to Hon. J. Rariden 11 July 1840
Death not in A. B.

26326
Indiana
William Cooke
of Wa[illeg] in the State of Indiana who was a private in the [illeg] commanded by Captain Martin of the right commanded by Col Hample in the N Carolina line for 3 mo. per of Infantry 3 mo. pr of Cavalry

Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 22 Dollars 30 Cents per ann to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Feb 1831, and Nov [illeg]
Arrears to the 4th of Sept  56.25
Semi-anl, allowance ending 4 March  11.25
$67.50
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Danl Boyd Clerk,
Book E Vol. 7 Page 17

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The Declaration of William Cook a citizen and resident of the COunty of Wayne + State of Indiana. In order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress of the 7th of June 1832.
State of Indiana}
Wayne County} ___ And now on this 14th day of February A.D. 1834, personally appeared in the Wayne probate court at the February term thereof 1834.- before the honorable Nathan Smith __ Judge thereof ___ setting in and for the said vounty of Wayne William Cook a resident of said County of Wayne + State of Indiana of the age of seventy three years on the 15th day of January ____. Who after being in open court duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath in open court make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the ______ made by the act of congress ____ June 7th 1832 t____, That in the ninth of A.D. 1779 he was then a resident of the County Surry and State of North Carolina. That sometime in the month of December of the year 1779 he at Surry Courthouse which place was there called Richmond ____ his services in the militia of North Carolina ___ ____ ____ Captain who took the command of the company - unto which he was ____. Which company was there and there attacked to the third Regiment of North Carolina militia. Which was commanded by Cornel (possible mispelling of Colonel?) Hampon. From that place we marched to the city of Charlestown South Carolina where we were stationed on duty until the expiration of our term of serving Three months from its commencement. In this term of duty he served three months and was discharged sometime in the month of march A.D. 1780. That during this term of servis (service) he served the whole time as a private soldier and performed duty the whole term as such. That during this whole term of duty he served in the said third regiment of North Carolina militia, under the command of Cornel Hampton. And in the company of _______ Martin Captain thereof: That afterwards - and after he has returned home to Surrey County aforesaid _____ sometime in the Month of September he thinks about the first of the month A.D. 1781, There was again a call for more foot and mounted troops - when and where he again

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volintired (volunteered) his service in a company of Light horse militia which was commanded by Captain Miner Smith to which company he attacked himself and in which he was i__aled, for the term of three months which company joined a regiment of North Carolina M__  malitia the name or number of which he cannot _____, But which regiment was commanded by a man caled (called) Colnel (Colonel) Smith who was said to reside in Maslonbugh North Carolina but whose Ch_______ he was ____ known, In this company and regiment he walked from Surrey Courthouse down to the Lower part of North Carolina and from there Ranged as they were ordered during the whole three months in the lower part of said state in _______ di_______ and in this term went to a large brick house west of Wilmingon with the British and they killed on of our men. From this place we marched back up the country: the British having left Wilmington about that time, In this campaign there was two others of our company killed by the _____ After this skirmish at the Brick house we went up the River about T___ (could be ten or two) mile where we continued in the Neighborhood constanly on duty until we were discharged Which was about the first of December A.D. 1781. After our term of three months had fully expired In this last mentioned toure of duty he served as a private also the full term of three months - He was bon in Rowan County North Carolina in the year 1761 - But has no record of his age, at least there is none within his knowledge. He lived in Surrey County North Carolina both times when called into service - And he lived in North Carolina ____ ____ the Revolution untill he came to Wayne County and state of Indiana Where he now resides - and has resided about seventy years - In both tours of duty aforesaid he was a volunteer as above stated. He recalled the names of Major Dickson Major Nelson + Major Sharp who were in the services a the time he served besides the officers above named, The fourth Regiment was with us during the first service as above stated two of the Cast above mentioned officers he thinks belonged to the Fourth Regiment of North Carolina militia. He recieved discharge for both tours of duty and they were he thinks signed by the captain of the company in which he served as aforesaid, but they are both now lost. He lost his pocket book and with it his said discharge ___ after the Revolution was over. There is no ___________________ Joseph Ladd of Wayne County served one tour of duty with him, but who is now somuch afflicted that he

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and there is no other person by whom he can prove his service that he knows of. ____ attend C___ Agrippa Henderson has been acqainted with him a number of years - and can testify as to his  ____ of his service - Cornelius Cook is also acquainted with him and many others who are _____ present. Here is also in court Miles Marshal who lives in my neighbourhood who is acquainted with him and can testify in this behalf if required. And the said William Cook hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension on anuity, except the present, ___ he declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of any  ____ in any state in the United States to his knowledge -
Sworn to and subscribed in open court the day + year aforesaid} 
Saml Hannah
William Cook

Me Cornelius Cook and Agrippa Henderson residing in the neighbourhood hereby ___fully certify that we are well accquainted with William Cook who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. And that we believe him to be seventy three years of age. That he is ____ and ____ in the Neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, And that we ch__fully concur in that opinion, And that he served in the Revolutionary War as he states in his declaration 
sworn to and subscribed in open court this day + year aforesaid} 
A. Henderson
Cornelius Cook
Saml Hannah CCR

And the said court fo hereby declare this opinion that opinion after the investigation of the matter and after __tting the interrogations prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appeared to them that Agrippa Henderson and Cornelius Cook who have signed the preceding certificate are residents of the said County of Wayne and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit
State of Indiana}
Wayne County} I Saml Hannah Clerk of the Wayne Probate Court in and for said countyof Wayne do hereby certify that the foregoing contained the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of William Cook for a pension
In Testimoony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affized the seal of our said court at 
Centreville this 15th day of February A.D. 1834
Saml Hannah C.W.P.C.

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The Court propounded the questions enscribed by the War Department to which the applicants made the following answers:
To wit
[illeg] to [illeg] 1st I was in Rowan Cty North Carolina in the year 1761 ?
[illeg] to [illeg] 2. I have no record of my age
[illeg] 3 Surrey County North Carolina, since the Revolution
I lived in the State of North Carolina until within the last 17 years I have lived in Wayne Co. Indiana
4th I always volunteered
5th Major Dickson, Major Nelson and Major Sharp, and Col. Hampton of the North Carolina Militia I do not recollect seeing any of the Regular Continental officers I was attached to the 3rd Reg. N.C. Militia and marched in that Reg. in Company with the 4th Reg. N.C. [illeg] the first tour of duty named in my declaration, and I have already stated in my declaration the general Circumstances
6th I received discharges for the first tour from Capt. Martin and for the second from Capt. Smith, which discharges [illeg] soon after [illeg] as stated in my declaration.
7th I give the names of Agrippa Henderson, Cornelius Cook and Miles Marshall. I could name many others who are not in Court.

29.514
Mr Cook
Indiana

from 1779, Pr Infs [illeg] of 6 [illeg]
Pr Inf 3   $10.
Pr Cal 3   12.50
22.50

Hon J. McCarty [sideways]

Hon J. McCarty
[illeg]

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March 12, 1936
X
BA-J/MCS
William Cook, S. 31612
Mrs. Voyle Martindale
324 East Main Street
Cambridge City, Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of William Cook who was pensioned while living in Wayne County, Indiana.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 31612, based upon the military service of William Cook.
He was born January 15, 1761, in Rowan County, North Carolina. The
names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Surry County, North Carolina, he enlisted and served as private with the North Carolina troops as follows: from December, 1779, three months in Captain Lalathiel Martin's company in Colonel Hampton's regiment; from about September 1, 1781, three months in Captain Minor Smith's company in Colonel Smith's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 14, 1834, at which time he was a resident of Wayne County, Indiana, having moved there from North Carolina about 1817.
One Cornelius Cook was living in Wayne County, Indiana, in 1834 but his relationship to the soldier was not shown and there are no further data relative to family of soldier.
Very truly yours
G. H. SWEET
Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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Branch State Bank of Indiana
Richmond 10 mo. 12. 1837

J. S. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Resp [illeg]
I enclose for liberty of Payment, the vouchers of William Cook a Pensioner of this district, under Act June 7 1832, who has not been paid for 18 months past.
Very respectfully
Elijah Coffin, Cashier
Acting for Samuel Merrill
Pension Agent, Indiana.

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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
May 7, 1927
Mrs. W. H. Shonts
203 E. Marion St.
South Bend, Ind.
Madam:
I have to advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 31612, that WILLIAM COOK was born in Rowan County, North Carolina, January 15, 1761.
While a resident of Surry County, North Carolina, he enlisted and served as a private with the North Carolina troops as follows:
From December, 1779, three months in Captain Lalathiel Martin's Company in Colonel Hampton's Regiment.
From about Septermber 1, 1781, three months in Captain Minor Smith's Company in Colonel Smith's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed Februarty 14, 1834, at which time he was a resident of Wayne County, Indiana.
There are no data on file relative to his family.
Owing to the great pressure of current work and the lack of clerical force available for the purpose only two histories are furnished each inquirer.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner

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MRS. VOYLE MARTINDALE
324 EAST MAIN STREET
CAMBRIDGE CITY, INDIANA

Jan 21th, 1936
Veterans Administration
Rev. War Records Division
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Would you plesae send me the war record of service (Revolutionary War) of William Cook. private in N.C. Militia who received a pension in 1831 while a resident of Wayne County, Indiana. Thank you kindly,
Mrs Voyle Martindale

RECEIVED Jan 24 1936

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[appears to be the back of a different document]
Rev War

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Tennessee Society
Sons of the American Revolution
Nashville Tenn.

C.P. Thruston, President
J.B. Killebrew, Vice President
A.S. Reaves, 2nd Vice Pres.
L.R. Eastman, Sec'y and Treas.
Goodloe Lindsley, Registrar
Flournoy Rivers, Historian
Rev. D.C. Kelley, D.D., Chaplain

Board of Managers
JNO. P. Williams
C.H. Eastman
J.A. Cartwright
Chas. S. Martin
Dr. Paul W. Kirkpatrick

August 26th 1901

Hon. H. Clay Evans, 
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:-

For the purpose of deciding the eligibility of an applicant for admission to this Society, I would be very glad to receive the military history of one, William Cook of North Carolina who is said to have served on the staff of, or as an aide to, Gen. Nathaniel Greene.

Thanking you in anticipation,
Very truly yours, 
L.R. Eastman
Secretary, 
per
W. Sheridan Kane
Asst. Sec.

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31 612
Revy INVALID.
File No. 31,612
William Cook
Pri Rev War

Act: June 7" '32
Index: -- Vol. 2, Page 83
[ Arrangement of 1870. ]

Sept. 27-1900
L.R. Eastman
Nashville Tenn

1927 May 7, hist to
Mrs. W.H. Shonts
See letter in case of
Robt. Ricketts S.17047
M.C.S.

1936, Mar. 12. hist to Mrs.
Voyle Martindale. MCS