Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R 11732, Isaac Winston, N. C.

SERVICE
N. b.
Winston, Isaac
NUMBER _____
11732
CONTENTS

Po. of atty.
Heirs of Isaac Winston.
Application under act June 7, 1832.
Service not fully proved.
Sup. files N. Carolina.
155 1832 1832 1832 1832
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Know all men by these presents, That I, David Thomas  in fact for heirs of William Thomas agent & attorney of the county of Franklin , and State of North Carolina , do hereby constitute and appoint THOMAS S. DONOHO & JOHN W. MAGILL, of Washington, D. C., jointly or severally my true and lawful attorneys, for me and in my behalf to prosecute the the claims of Isaac Winston  deed for any amount of Revolutionary Pensions that may be due the heirs of the said Isaac Winston and to receive such certificate as may be issued, hereby revoking any power of attorney which may have been heretofore given, and confirming all things that my attorneys, the said DONOHO & MAGILL, or either of them, may lawfully do in the premises.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this Twelfth day of September A. D. 1853.
David Thomas [L. S.] The words "in fact for heirs of William Thomas" interlined before signing. Acknowledged before me the day and year last above written.
J. S. Lansford J. P.
STATE OF North Carolina COUNTY OF Franklin - , 88:
I, Young Patterson clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions , within and for the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Joseph R. Lansford , before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was taken, was at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace, duly commissioned and sworn.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, this 12th day of September , A. D. 1853.
Y. Patterson Clerk.
504 10/11/53 Heirs of Isaac Winston

State of North Carolina Franklin County
On this the 2 nd . day of May 1844. personally appeared before me one of the acting Justices of the peace & a member of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in and for the said County & State. Isaac Winston a resident of the aforesaid County & State, aged 88 years, who, being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th . June 1852.
The declarant declares that he served two three months tours in the war of the Revolution - 1 st . that in the Spring of 1776. there was a call for volunteers to serve a three months tour of duty - that he volunteered and was rendezvoused at Tarborough N. Carolina from there he was marched to Wilmington N. Carolina, where he remained in service until the 10 th . day of August, when he was discharged on the account of his term of service expiring - that he was under the command of Capt. Benjamin Sewell, Lieut. William Hill, & Ensign John Jones - that (Ashe was General) that he was in the Outposts. 2 nd . The declarant further declares that in the year of 1778. there was a draught for a three months tour of duty that he was drafted, and was set to making Cartridges Boxes, and served out the said three months tour faithfully in that employment. And he further states that in the year in which General Wallce was taken he was drafted for another three months tour

for which he hired, he further states that his discharges are lost
Sworn to & subscribed on this the 2 nd day of May 1844. before me
Isaac his Winston mark
I the said Justice of the peace do hereby certify that Isaac Winston, who hath this day sworn to & subscribed the foregoing declaration before me, has not been able to walk for several years, consequently he cannot attend Court to make his said declaration,
Given under my hand on this The 2 nd day of May 1844.
Isaac Winston J. Peace.
I the aforesaid Justice of the peace in addition to the above certificate certify that the aforesaid de- clarant, Isaac Winston has always been the hon- -our in his neighbourhood of having been a Revolutionary Soldier, & I also certify that he is a man of truth & his statements entitled to full & ample credit
Given under my hand on this the 11 th day of June 1844. Isaac Winston J.P.

State of South Carolina
Franklin County
On this the 2nd day of May 1846. came personally before the undersigned one of the acting Justices of the peace & a member of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in and for the said County & State. Moses Winston a resident of the said County & State. aged 74 seventy-four years, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth in his oath make the following statement to wit: that he was well acquainted with Isaac Winston in time of the war of the Revolution, that in the year of 1778 or 79 the said Isaac Winston (who is now applying for a Pension) was drafted for a three months tour of duty that he does know of his own knowledge that the said Isaac Winston was employed in making cartridges & boxes for the army, and that he did serve out the said three months tour of duty, faithfully in making cartridge boxes for the Army.
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & date above written before me J. P. Moses his Winston Mark
I the said Justice of the peace certify that Moses Winston is known to me, to be, a man of truth and respectability Given under my hand on this
the 2nd day of May 1846.
J. P. Winston J. P.

State of North Carolina,
Franklin County) I William T Perry Clerk of the Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions for the said County of Franklin, hereby certify that the foregoing declaration, & certificates & dep- osition, were read, examined, & approved by the said Court
Whereupon it was ordered by the Court that I the said Clerk certify the same to the war Department. And I further certify that Isaac Winston whose name appears signed to the foregoing proceedings is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County, and the signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office on this the 15th day of June 1846.
W. T. Perry b.b.b.
Franklin Co. N.C. Isaac Winston.

11732
P. O.
Isaac Winston
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

35.775
Isaac Winston
N. 6
Land Tr. to Elijah Hulle, Esq
Oct 3. 1844
del to Name Sept. 15 '45
" S. Godwin 27 Sept 1850
Hon. J. D. Bright. Feb: 26/58
11732
Act June 7 32

Isaac Winston
A.C. Mss - 1832
Letter Mss Rev. Claim.
Report to Hon. J. D. Bright Senate.
PENSION OFFICE,
Official Business.

Raleigh N.C. Compt office
I William H. Collins Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State of North Carolina do hereby Certify that the name of Isaac Winston appears of record in this office as having had a Special Certificate issued in his name for One Pound One Shilling ($1.12) see Book A No 11 page 65 given under my hand and seal this 2 day of July 1845
Wm H Collins Compt.

Mr Edward
Dear Sir,
I enclose you a letter from one of my constituents touching some claims. As I am desirous of having full justice done in the cases and correctly decide that at your earliest convenience you will inform me of the character and let me have the disposition of such papers as may be consistent with the rules of Your Bureau. I should be glad to have this business attended with success but that should be in your hands. You will please plan this in the hands of Mr Gordin, who has been employed as agent by the present interests.
With respect Yours truly J. S. [unintelligible]

33-775 June 21 1844
Mr. Isaac Newton France 1832
L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Haythornville 17 th June 1844
Sir
I herewith transmit the proofs in support of the Claim of Isaac Newton who wishes to avail himself of the benefits of the act of June 7 th 1832. If the proofs submitted be sufficient to entitle him be pleased to forward his original Certificate to me at this place Should the proofs be insufficient be pleased to point out the defect
I am Sir Respectfully Yr obd
Philip Isaac
J. L. Edwards Comm-ssioner of Pensions

Chas E Allen
Aug 18. 1845
Grace Hildreth
June 7. 1832
20
J. Edwards Esq Commission of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Winnetka 14 th August 1865
Sir I herewith transmit the Papers of Isaac Winston who seeks a pension under act 1832. the declaration and proofs are on file. the Books in the Comptroller's office are very imperfect. I hope however the proofs already submitted together with the present may prove sufficient to establish the usury and original Certificate.
I am Sir Respectfully Yr obt
J. L. Edwards Esq.      Elijah Fuller Commr of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Certificate of Service We the undersigned residents of Granville County State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that we are acquainted with Isaac Winston of the aforesaid County that he is an aged and respectable Citizen, we also believe that he served the United States as a private soldier in the war of the Revolution for three months hours of duty and for which service he is now making application for a pension
We hope the said Isaac Winston will be allowed a pension, because we believe he is entitled to it
We further certify that we are personally acquainted with William Jones and Moses Winston by whom the services of the said Isaac Winston have been proven - and that we feel no hesitation in certifying that they are men of undoubted veracity and on whose statements the utmost reliance may be had
Granville County N.C. 5 July 1823 Witness
W. D. Hargreaves
Y. Patterson Richd. Noble Gideon Glenn D. Young
David Thomas Isaac Winston

I the said justice of the peace do hereby certify that Young Patterson, Richd. Keith, Gideon Glenn Davis Young and David Thomas & Isaac Winston personally appeared before me, and swore to and subscribed the foregoing Certificate. I also certify that Young Patterson Richd. Keith Gideon Glenn Davis Young David Thomas & Isaac Winston are persons of truth and respectability. Given under my hand this 23 rd day of July - 1825 W. R. Hargrove JP
I William J. Perry, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for Grantland County certify that William R. Hargrove is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 11 th day of August. 1825
W. J. Berry

Isaac Allerton
NC
Suspended
Wells
March 30—1852

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, David Thomas , Atto a party interested in the claim herein mentioned, do hereby constitute and appoint VESPASIAN ELLIS, of Washington City, my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the claim of Isaac Winston for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorise my said agent and attorney to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
WITNESS my hand and Seal this 10 th day of March A. D., 185 2
David Thomas  SEAL
Signed and Sealed in the presence of }
Richard Noble
STATE OF North Carolina
COUNTY OF Franklin ss.
On this 10 th day of March A. D., 185 2 before me, the subscriber, personally appeared David Thomas , Atto and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned, and also made oath that he is a party directly interested in the claim above mentioned, as a claimant.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, } the day and year aforesaid.
Geo. D. Dail J. P.
I, Young Patterson Clerk of the Superior Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that George D. Dail before whom the foregoing paper was executed, was at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and that the name thereunto subscribed, is his signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal this 10 th day of March A. D., 185 2
Y. Patterson Clerk.

35.775
Isaac Winston
N.C.
Act 7 June 32

State of North Carolina Franklin County
On this the 17 day of May 1844, came personally before the undersigned one of the acting Justices of the peace & a member of the Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions in and for the said County & State, William Jones (Pensioner a resident of the aforesaid County & State, aged 86 years who, being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following statement, To-wit: that he is well acquainted with Isaac Winston who is now applying for a Pension - that in the Spring of 1776 there was a call for volunteers to serve a three months tour of duty - that the said Isaac Winston & himself turned out as volunteers - that they rendezvoused at Tarboro N. Carolina and marched to Wilmington N. Carolina and remained there till the 10th. August at which time they were discharged on the account of the term of service expired. This deponent further states that they were under the command of Capt. Benjamin Sevel - and that he has a very perfect recollec- tion of the aforesaid Isaac Winston that he served out the said three months tour faith- fully.
Sworn to & subscribed on this day & date above written before me H. Stone J.P. } Will Jones
I David Stone the said Justice of the peace do hereby certify that William Jones whose name is signed to the above deposition is known to me to be a man of truth & Respectability given under my hand on the above date H. Stone J.P.

State of North Carolina Franklin County } I
Clerk
of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the said County, do hereby certify that David Stame whose name appears signed to the within Deposition & Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Franklin and that the signature purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of Office on this the 11th. day of June A.D. 1844.
W. D. Gray