Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6571, James Wood, N. C.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Wood, James Sarah
N. 6571
CONTENTS

1857, Dec 12. Draft from roll
Heilner m. Q.B.
North Carolina Sarah Wood #9407 widow of NC James Wood who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private N o 6124
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of July 1853 and sent to G. C. Adams Post.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 20, 1848, Page 246 Vol. 1. 2 Feb: 1848

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4 th of July 1836
State of North Carolina } On this 14 th day of Johnston County } June 1844 personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for said county Mrs Sarah Wood resident of Johnston County aged 90 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth upon her oath make the following declar- -ation in order to obtain the benefit of the Provision made by the act of Congress passed the 4 th day of July 1836
That she is the widow of James Wood who was a soldier of the revolutionary war That her hus- -band the aforesaid James Wood enlisted in the army of the United States in the month of March and joined the army on the 20 March 1780 and served until the war ended he enlisted under Captain Coleman She cannot recollect at this time under what other officers he served She distinctly recollects of hearing him say he served in Captain Coleman's Company and she knows he was gone from home from March 1780 to the end of the War as we were engaged to be married previ- -ous to his entering the army and our marria- -ge took place soon after his return from the army which was in January 1784 She further declares she was married to her deceased husband the 29 th January 1784 in the County of Johnston and State of North Carolina

by Richard Warren Esquire and that her maiden name was Sarah Brewer and that her husband the aforesaid James Wood died on the 9 th day of March 1832 and that she has remained a widow ever since his death as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereunto annexed
her Sarah 3 Wood mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me
J. G. Gully No
State of North Carolina 3 Johnston County 3 3
I hereby certify I am personally acquainted with Mrs Sarah Wood as above widow of James Wood deceased. That she is one of the oldest persons living in this part of the country of sound and vigorous mind but from bodily infirmity she is unable to attend at the Court house of the County living at a great distance. That she is a very respectable lady and I believe her Statement to be true and correct. I further certify I was well acquainted with her husband James Wood deceased. That he was always esteemed and respected a soldier of the revolutionary war and indeed I never heard it questioned by any person who was acquainted with him.
Given under my hand and Seal This 14 th day of June 1844
J. G. Gully No

Declaration,
In Order to obtain the benefits of the acts of Congress, of the 7 th July 1838. Entitled an act Granting half Pay and Pensions to Certain Widows,
State of North Carolina, Johnston County On this 4 th day of March A.D. 1845. Personally appeared before the Subscriber One of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County Mrs. Sarah Wood resident of Johnston County aged Eighty two Years (82) who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration. In Order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. Entitled an act granting Half Pay and Pensions to Certain Widows
That she is the widow of James Wood who was a private Enlisted Soldier in the Revolutionary War that her Husband the aforesaid James Wood Enlisted in the army of the United States in the month of March in the Year 1780 and Served to the End of the war under Captain Coleman. as she has often heard him say. She further declares that she was married to the said James Wood the 29 th January 1784 that her maiden name was Sarah Brewer and that her Husband the aforesaid James Wood died the 9 th day of March 1832. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794. at the time above stated.
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written before
me
J. S. Gally J.P.
Sarah Wood her mark

State of North Carolina Johnston County
I hereby certify I am personally well acquainted with Mrs Sarah Woods widow of James Wood (deceased) that she is a very aged lady of sound mind and memory but from extreme Old age and bodily infirmity she is unable to attend at the Court of the County living at a considerable distance that she is a very Respectable lady and her statement may be relied upon as true and correct and I further certify I was well acquainted with her husband James Wood deceased that he was always Esteemed and Reported as a Soldier of the Revolutionary War and I never heard it doubted by any person
Given under my hand and Seal this 4 th of March 1845
J. S. Gully
(Seal)
State of North Carolina Johnston County
I Thomas Bagley Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that John G. Gully whose name appears as above is now as was at the time of executing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County Given under my hand & seal of office April 16 th 1845 Thos. Bagley C.C.P.

March 29, 1940
BA-J/MCS James Wood, W.6571
Mrs. D. F. Noyes 1540 Queens Road Charlotte, North Carolina
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to James Wood, a Revolutionary War soldier of Orange County, North Carolina.
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, W.6571, based on the military service of the only James Wood of North Carolina that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of birth of James Wood and the names of his parents are not shown.
While living in Johnston County, North Carolina, James Wood enlisted March 20, 1780, and served until the close of the Revolution in 1783 as private in Captain Coleman's Company in the 10th North Carolina Regiment.
James Wood married January 29, 1784, in Johnston County, North Carolina, Sarah Brewer.
He died March 9, 1832, age not shown.
On account of the Revolutionary War service of James Wood, his widow, Sarah Wood, applied for pension June 14, 1844, at which time she was living in Johnston County, North Carolina, and she stated that she was then ninety years of age. Her claim was allowed.
In 1845, Sarah Wood stated that she was then eighty-two years of age and was living in Johnston County, North Carolina. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of Sarah Wood, the name and address of the person to whom it was paid and possibly the date of widow's death, it is suggested that you address The Comptroller General, Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., giving the following data:
Sarah Wood, widow of James Wood, Certificate #9407, issued July 27, 1853, rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act of February 2, 1848, North Carolina Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1540 Queens Road Charlotte, N.C. March 1, 1940
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please advise me if you have the Revolutionary War record of James Wood of Orange County, North Carolina.
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Catherine Thompson 320 N. Maple Street Graham, North Carolina

1540 Queens Road Charlotte, N. C.
March 1, 1940
U. S. Government Pension Office Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please advise me if you have a record of pension having been paid James Wood of Orange County, North Carolina, veteran of the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours, Mrs. D. F. Noyes

(Fold here)
FORM G-101 9-36
SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD
1712 G Street, N. W. Washington, D. C.
19:I
INTERDEPARTMENT TRANSFER SLIP
Date March 4, 1940
There is herewith transferred to:
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
A communication from: (dated March 1, 1940)
Mrs. D. F. Noyes, 1540 Queens Road, Charlotte, N.C.
Concerning:
Request for record of pension paid to James Wood , Orange County, N.C., veteran of the Revolutionary War.
Which apparently requires your attention.
Writer has NOT been informed of this reference.
Signature E. J. Breyere
Title E. J. Breyere, Chief, Communications and Review Division

6235
Sarah Wood
NC
Resided
Sub to Mrs. Bagby Oct 11 '44
act 4 June 1836

119 79
South Wood at Co.
Sol to C. F. Brown July 24 th 1845
to same 27. Sept. 1845
Wm H. cont. Sept. 11/5-2.
Ad 9 th July '38

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Veterans Administration Washington D.C.

Will you kindly give me all information possible of James Wood a private, Coleman's Co., joined the 3/28/80 who was in the North Carolina line in Revolutionary war.
Also James Wood, Wilmington District N.C. Militia
and James Wood of Salisbury District.
Mrs. George Beaver. M c Williams Geneva

1925, Oct. 28. hist. to Mrs. Geo. Beaver. Miss 1940 Mar. 28. hist. to Miss Catherine Thompson Miss 1940 Mar. 29. hist. to D. F. Moyer. Miss
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6571 Sarah Wood Wid: James Wood Pvt. Rev. War Act: Feby. 28/48 Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 353
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Inquiry relative to the Application of Sarah Wood for a Revolutionary Pension Act of July 1838
Power of Attorney is filed with her papers, examined by me a few days ago
William Hunt Attorney
Register No 11979

Washington City D.C. July 2, 1832,
Sir,
On the 28 th of June 1832, under a power of Attorney, which will be found filed with the papers, I was permitted to examine the application of Sarah Wood, widow of James Wood, for a Revolutionary Pension.
Not being able to discover any deficiency of proof as required by the Regulations under the Act of July 1838, may I ask the favor of your causing me to be apprised as to what additional evidence is considered necessary?
The Register number of the claim is 11979.
Very Respectfully
Your Obd't Servt
Hon J B Heath Commissioner.
William Hunt,

State of North Carolina Johnston County
On this 15 th day of June 1844 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said county William Bryan resident of said county aged 89 years who being duly sworn according to law doth upon his oath make the following affidavit
This affiant says he was well acquainted with James Wood dec d and is well acquainted with Mrs. Sarah Wood his widow who is now applying for a pension that that James Wood was legally married to Sarah Brewer in the month of January 1784 by Richard Warren Esq r that they lived together as man and wife from that time up to the 9 th of March 1832 when James Wood died
This affiant has a perfect recollection of the aforesaid James Wood and of his marriage and death and knows it took place as stated by his widow
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above (Written before me) J. G. Gully No William Bryan
State of North Carolina Johnston County
I hereby certify I am acquainted with William Bryan as above he is a man of the highest respectability and truth
Given under my hand and seal this 15 th day of June 1844 J. G. Gully No

State of North Carolina Johnston County
On this 15 th day of June 1844 Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County James Odum a pensioner as a soldier of the revolutionary war aged 93 years who being duly sworn according to law doth upon his oath make the following affidavit
This affiant testifies and says that he was well acquainted with James Wood deceased of Johnston County who was a soldier during the revolutionary war in Captain Coleman's Company he served in the same campaign I did and he served to the end of the war as he was a enlisted soldier and I was a militia man I know of his serving the year 1780 1781 and 1782 and also 1783
This affiant has a perfect recollection of the aforesaid James Wood deceased and of his services at the times specified as above he knows he enlisted in Johnston County where he resided at that time
James his Odum mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
J. G. Gully No
State of North Carolina Johnston County
I hereby certify I am well acquainted with James Odum that he is a very old man and a very respectable man and a man of truth
Given under my hand 15 th June 1844 J. G. Gully No

1235
Sarah Wood Madow of James N.E. Act 4 July 1836
1235

State of North Carolina Johnston County
On This 15 th day of June 1844 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County Jese Green a pensioner as a soldier of the re- -volutionary war aged 81 years who being duly sworn according to law doth upon his oath make the following affidavit.
This affiant testifies and says That he was well acquainted with James Wood du ct late of Johnston County who was a soldier during the revolutionary war in Captain Colemans company he served in the same Campaign I did and he served -ved in the years 1782 and 1783 he was a enlisted soldier and I was a militia man
This affiant has a perfect recollection of the aforesaid James Wood du ct and of his services at the times specified as above he knows he enlisted in Johnston County where he resided at That time
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
J. S. Gully
Jese Green
State of North Carolina Johnston County
I hereby certify I am personally acquainted with Jese Green that he is a Very aged and Respec- -table man and his statement may be relied upon as true and correct
Given under my hand and seal this 15 th June 1844
J. S. Gully

State of North Carolina Johnston County
I Thomas Bagley Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Satisfactory evidence has been exhibited at this office of said Court to prove that James Wood was a Soldier of the revolutionary war and served as therein stated by his widow in her Declaration, I further certify that John Gully whose name appears as above is an acting Magistrate of said County and duly authorized to take acknowledgments in the County & State aforesaid & the signature purporting to be his are genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office. June the 27th 1844 Thos. Bagley Clerk

J. L. Edwards Esq.

Smithfield NO June 27th 1844
Mr James L Edwards Esqr have suspicion of pensions England I send you the papers in the case of Mrs Wood Widow of James Wood if the proof is not Satisfactory to you please to Right me as it is (I suppose ) claim claim and I will attend to making any other that you may require if it is to be had
You may be Supprised that Esqr Gully's Signature appears to so may it is because there is no other in Town but him
Your most obediant Servant
Thos Bagley

State of North Carolina Johnston County
On this 29 th day of May 1845 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Pastor of the Gospel in and for said County John Pearce aged 88 years a Soldier of the Revolutionary War who being duly sworn ac- cording to law doth upon his Oath make the following affidavit. This affiant testifies and says
That he was well acquainted with James Wood deceased of Johnston County who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War that he served with him and knew he served in least Captain's Company I know he married Sarah Brewer about the year 1784 and I know this Sarah Wood who is now applying for a pension is the Identical widow of the said James Wood who served in the Revolutionary War with me I was acquainted with them before they were married before he went in the War and since and know she is his widow
John Pearce
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above before me
J. G. Kelly No
State of North Carolina Johnston County
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with John Pearce above that he is a Very aged and Respectable man and his statement may be relied upon as true and correct
Given under my hand and seal this 29 th day of May 1845
J. G. Kelly No (Seal)

State of North Carolina Cohaston County
On this 29 th day of May 1845 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Frances Hall a Very aged woman and a pensioner as the widow of William Grimes who being duly sworn according to law doth upon her Oath make the following affidavit
That she has for many years say 70 or 80 been well acquainted with Sarah Wood and before her death was acquainted with her husband the said James Wood who is dead I have heard my husband William Grimes and James Wood often speak of having been in the War and I know that Sarah Wood who is now applying for a pension is his widow as the widow of the said James Wood who went in the Revolutionary War
Francis his Hall Sworn to me the day and mark year above before me D. G. Gully No
State of North Carolina Cohaston County
I hereby certify that Frances Hall is personally known to me that she is a Very aged and Respectable lady and her statement may be relied upon as true and correct
Given under my hand this 29 th May 1845
D. G. Gully No

11979 Declaration of Sarah Wood, Widow of James Wood
Private in Capt. Coleman's Comp'y. 10 th Reg't Cont. Line, N. C.
Served from 20 March 1780 to end of the War.
Act 7. July 1838.
No June 6, 1845.
M 84.d.32.
E. H. Brown, Agent, Wash n D. C.

State of North Carolina Johnston County
I hereby certify I am personally acquainted with Mrs Sarah Wood as above widow of James Wood (deceased) that she is one of the oldest persons living in this part of the country of sound and vigorous mind with from bodily infirmity and extreme old age she is unable to attend at the Court house of the County living at a considerable distance from it that she is a very respectable lady and her statement she makes may be relied on as true & correct I further certify I was personally acquainted with his husband James Wood deceased who died about the time stated by Mrs Sarah Wood that he was always esteemed and reputed as a soldier of the Revolutionary War and indeed I never heard it questioned by any person who knew him
Given under my hand and seal this 29 th day of May 1843
J. Gully J.P. (Seal)
State of North Carolina } I Thomas Bagley clerk of the Johnston County } Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Johnston & State of said do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited at the office of said Court to prove that James Wood was a soldier of the Revolutionary War and served as stated as stated in his widow's Declaration I further certify that John Gully whose name appears as above is an acting Justice of the Peace for said County Given under my hand & seal of office May 29 th 1843
Thos Bagley Clerk

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 James Wood a private Soldier in Capt. Coleman's Company of the 10 th Regiment, entered the service on the 20 th day of March 1780, for the term of _____ and that he
Given under my hand this 30 th day of April 1815.
W. Hill Secretary of State

Sarah Woods of North Carolina
E. F. Brown, ( Agent. )
2 Sept. 1845.

State of North Carolina
Johnston County
I Thomas Bagley Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County And State aforesaid do hereby certify that I have made diligent search for the marriage License Bonds of James Wood to Sarah Brewer and that there do not exist any such bonds in this office
Given under my hand & seal of office this the 12 th day of August 1845
Thos. Bagley C.C.P.

Sarah Wood mid of James Wood N.C. July 7. 1838
Private $80 - per Annum - from March 4. 1836 - to March 4. 1841. & from March 4. 1843 & during widowhood & Natural Life
Payable to Widows
Geo C. Ames Present

Sept. 2 d 1845- Sarah Wood
Widow of James Wood
North Carolina.
Adair Co.
E. F. Brown
Agent.
2 Sept. 1845.

Raleigh N.C.
Comptrollers Office
I William H Collins Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby Certify, that the Name of Darius Wood appears of Record in this office as having had the following Special Certificates issued in his Name for Military Service . viz One Certificate for Two Pounds Twelve Shillings and six Pence (£2.12.6) see Book C No 17 page 75 Another in same Book page 57 for Twenty Five Pounds, page 57 another in same Book page 41 for Two Hundred and forty Pound Currency, (Not Specie) and Another Special Certificate issued in his Name for Nine Pounds four Shillings (£9.4) see Book A. W. No 16 page 41. I further Certify, that there are many payments shown on the Books in favor of D. Wood not included in this Certificate given under my hand and seal this 23 rd day August 1868
Wm H Collins Compt
2.12.6 25.0.0 9.4.0
2.12.6 25.0.0 9.4.0 36.16.6

June 7, 1845. Mrs Sarah Wood
N. Carolina - Revy.
I received this case 16 May 1845 I sent it back for approval of Court. -
It has just been sent to Pension Office by J. G. Gully. -
Please inform me when it is acted on.
Edm. F. Brown Agent.
Wash. } 7. June 1845 }
EDM. F. BROWN United States Agent And Notarial Office, WASHINGTON CITY.

(S)
335 P July 24 th 45
E. H. Brown July 24. '45
In the case of Sarah Wood the deposition of John Pierce is signed John Pierce in a tolerably good hand writing while he subscribes his name in his own papers with a crop mark. It is not in the hand writing of the Magistrate who certifies that Deponent subscribed it - No objection will be made to the proof of the date of the marriage before Jan'y '94 the certificate of altho' as a general rule the Clerk of the County should in all cases where the laws makes marriage a matter of record, be adduced - Pierce is the only witness to identify his band as a soldier of the Vind and the dolly afford no means of ascertaining the term of enlistment & service - which is necessary to adjust her claim understandingly - The testimony of Jemima Green in the case

Copied for claim of R. 1806. Militia mtd. Matthew Cotes of Militia Cotes is contradicted by his own papers - He says that he was in the Line 6 and was in service, during the whole time he was in the militia - When the soldiers of Capt Coleman's company whose service is claimed, was discharged witness was 12 years according to his statement upon oath & some five years before he was called out as a Militia man - Such testimony discredits the claim of each - Very satisfactory proof properly avouched must be furnished of her husband's identity with the soldier of the Line before her claim will be allowed - The Clerk's certificate in relation to the troops of marriage afforded by his records is required -
E. F. Brown Esq Present

State of North Carolina { Comptroller's Office
I, William I. Clarke, Comptroller of public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows, to wit:
James Wood
Book No. 5 page 7, £ 44 19 — specie
" " 19 " 46 £ 15 2 — "
" L " 1 " 37 £ 14 6 11 " "
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 27th. day of April 1853.
Wm. I. Clarke Compt'r.
41. 19 15. 2 14. 6. 11  71. 7. 11

Sir,
Washington May 10. 1853
I have the honor to enclose herewith a Certificate from the Comptroller of the State of North Carolina in support of the Claim of Sarah Wood widow of James Wood, under the act of 7 July 1838, of that State. Mrs. Wood in her original application claimed the benefits of the act of 4 July 1836. but as her marriage did not take place until 1784. her case was not embraced by its provisions Consequently, her claim was rejected. She has subsequently filed a declaration under the act of 7 July 1838. In support of her claim she presented a Certificate from the Secretary of State of North Carolina showing that James Wood enlisted in March 1780, under Capt. Coleman of the Regiment. This last application was examined without any reference whatever to her papers filed under the act of 4 July 1836 and objection was raised to the identity of

her husband with the Soverin of Capt Colemans Company upon the supposition that her declaration was based up Secretary Wills Certificate, and not upon any knowledge of her husband and since derived from himself
Now by referring to her declaration under the act of 4 July 1836. which bears date long previous to Mr Wills Certificate it will be found that Mrs Wood distinctly claimed that her husband served under Capt. Colson from 1780 to the close of the War. Her statement is sustained by the testimony of James Odams, Jesse Green and John Pease all pensioners - The Certificate I now furnish, shows more than two years service, and as the mar- riage has been established. the case is clearly made out. I can see no good ground for withdrawing from this old lady any longer her pension Certificate.
Very Respectfully Your obed Servt Geo. L. D. M.

Power of Attorney to examine papers in the application of Sarah Wood, widow of James Wood
Rev. Soldier Her declaration was sent from John in Co North Carolina a few months before Col. Edwards left the office.
Atty William Stuart Washington City D.C. June 29 th 1852

State of North Carolina Johnston County
Know all men by these presents that I Sarah Wood widow of Ennis Wood who was a Soldier of the Revolution of the County of Johnston as hereby acknowledged and appointed William Hunt of Washington City my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to prosecute my claim for a pension for the services of my said husband services in the Revolutionary War, and to do all things I might as could do were I personally present
Given under my hand this 10 th day of June 1832 Signed in the presence of his Sarah J. Wood (seal) Mark Kennedy Gully John Griffith
State of North Carolina Johnston County
On this 10 th day of June 1832 before me John Gully a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared

Sarah Wood. and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year above
Given under my hand this 19 th July 1870

Gullys Haven 11 th June 1832
William Hunt Esq
I enclose you will find the power of attorney of Mrs. Miss Wood and also the objection to her lease this is all I have to send you at present I can get any proof you may want
Very Respectfully your obedient Servant D. G. Gully
As you will see the objection I have sent the certificate of the Secretary of our State and I suppose it is in the other papers in the pension Office.

Brief in the case of Sarah Wood widow of James Wood Johns on County and State of South Carolina act July 7. 1838.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
James Wood is proven to have been a private in Capt Coleman's Co. — 10th Regiment S.C. Line, by certificate of Sec'y of State of S.C. — Two years service is proven by both parol & record testimony, and claimant's husband is fully identified by two witnesses, themselves pensioners. The marriage is proven by two witnesses who are certified credible and who swear positively to having occurred in 1834. — Pension is allowed at $8. per annum, from March 4. 1836. to March 4. 1841. — then from March 4. 1843 to March 4. 1848. — and from that date during widowhood. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Payable to Widows
Name and residence of Agent
Geo. C. Ames Present
J. H. Evans
Examining Clerk.

Brief Testimony in the Case

In the Matter of Sarah widow of James Wood North Carolina.
1. Declarating
In June 1844 Mrs. Wood filed her declaration under Act of 1836 July 4th. Alledged that James Wood enlisted March 20. 1780 & served to end of War. Enlisted under Capt. Coburn; don't recollect other Officers. Was gone from home from March 1780 to end of War. We were engaged to be married when he left & were married soon after his return (twit on 29 th Jan'y. 1784.) — Her husband died March 9. 1832. She has remained a widow ever since.
Wm Bryan — { Was well acquainted with James Wood & wife — he 89 years old } recollects perfectly their marriage which took place as June 1844 } stated above. — James Wood died March 9. 1832.
certified of the highest respectability & truth
James Oldom { I am a pensioner of the U.S. — was well acquainted Aged 93 years } with James Wood dec d who served in the same Campaign June 1844 } I did and served to end of war being an enlisted Soldier — served under Capt. Coburn. I know of serving in 1780 — 1781, 1782 and I think in 1783. Wood enlisted in Johnson Co. where he then resided. certified respectable & credible

Jesse Green Is a U.S. Pensioner & Soldier — Was well acquainted 81 years old with James Wood dec d who was a Soldier in Captain June 1824 Coleman's Co. Served in same Campaign I did — during 1782-83. Wood was enlisted & I was a Militia man. He enlisted in Johnson Co. where he resided.
The claimant here rested her case and upon examination October 11 th 1844 it was rejected , on account of date of Marriage. On the 4 th of March 1845 the claim was renewed under the Act of July 9 th 1838 —
2nd Declaration She is the widow of James Wood dec d who was March 4. 1845 an enlisted soldier. He enlisted in March 1780 and served to end of war under Capt. Coleman as she has often heard him say. She was married June 29/84 her husband died 9 th March 1832. (Mrs. W. is certified to be a highly respectable lady)
John Pierce Was well acquainted with Jas. Wood — who 88 years old served in Capt. Coleman's Co. — I know he May 1825 married Sarah Brewer about the year 1784 — who is now applying for pension. I served with Wood knew him and the lady before & after the war — knows applicant to be his widow (Certf. Credible)

Secretary of State N.C. Apr. 30. 1845
Certifies that "James Wood a private soldier in Capt Coleman's Company 10th Regiment entered the service on the 20th day of March 1781 - for term of _____"
Comptroller of N.C. Apr. 27. 1853
Certifies that "James Wood received £71. 7. 11. in Specie for revolution- ary services."
Another Certificate of Comptroller shows other payments of $36. 16. 6 Specie and $250. 0. 0 Currency - to James Wood and various payments to L. Wood. This Certificate is dated Augt 23. 1845

11.527
North Carolina
Sarah Wood - widow of James Wood - who died on the 1832
of in the State of who was a Private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the line for Revolutionary
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of July 1853 and settled -
H.C. Adams Prest.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded By R. M. H. Clerk, Book Vol. 1 Page 303

9.407 North Carolina T. Sarah Wood widow of James who was a private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of July 1853 and sent to
H. C. C. Jones Post.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book Vol. 2 — Page 162

March 28, 1940
BA-J/MCS James Wood, W.6571
Miss Catherine Thompson 320 N. Maple Street Graham, North Carolina
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to James Wood, a Revolutionary War soldier from Orange County, North Carolina.
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, W.6571, based on the military service of the only James Wood of North Carolina that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of birth of James Wood and the names of his parents are not shown.
While living in Johnston County, North Carolina, James Wood enlisted March 20, 1780, and served until the close of the Revolution in 1783 as private in Captain Coleman's Company in the 10th North Carolina Regiment.
James Wood married January 29, 1784, in Johnston County, North Carolina, Sarah Brewer.
He died March 9, 1832, age not shown.
On account of his service in the Revolution, James Wood's widow, Sarah Wood, applied for pension June 14, 1844, at which time she was living in Johnston County, North Carolina, and she then stated that she was ninety years of age. Her claim was allowed.

In 1845, she stated that she was eighty-two years of age and was living in Johnston County, North Carolina. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of Sarah Wood, the name and address of the person to whom it was paid and possibly the date of widow's death, it is suggested that you address The Comptroller General, Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., giving the following data:
Sarah Wood, widow of James Wood, Certificate #9407, issued July 27, 1853, rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act of February 2, 1848, North Carolina Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

October 28, 1935
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BA-J/MCS James Wood, W. 6571
Mrs. George Beaver McMinnville Tennessee
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War records of James Wood who served in Captain Coleman's North Carolina company, James Wood of Wilmington District and James Wood of Salisbury District.
The Data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 6571, based upon the military service of James Wood, the only soldier of that name who enlisted from North Carolina that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
James Wood, while living in Johnston County, North Carolina, enlisted March 20, 1780, and served until the close of the Revolution in 1783 as private in Captain Coleman's company in the 10th North Carolina regiment.
He married January 29, 1784, in Johnston County, North Carolina, Sarah Brewer.
He died March 9, 1832.
On account of his service in the Revolution, his widow, Sarah, applied for pension June 14, 1844, at which time she was living in Johnston County and she then stated that she was ninety years of age. Her claim was allowed.
In 1845 she stated that she was eighty-two years of age and was living in Johnston County, North Carolina.
The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Wood, James GRADE Private LINE Virginia (Lee's Legion)
WARRANT NUMBER 12672 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED April 8, 179 - (torn) To William Taylor, Henry Bowyer, Thomas J. Scott, assignees
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.