Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3900, John Watson, N. C. Penn

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
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Penn,
Watson, John
Jane
N 3900
CONTENTS

3681 N. Carolina, Asheville Jane Watson, decd widow of John Watson NC who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Captain. Private 2 nd W th
Died from f 7 6:66 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 156 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 3 Cts
29 th October 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of April 53
and sent to
Geo: C. Ames Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 246 Vol. 1.

let to P agt at 4' 49 to S. A. Bellis, Apr 21, 49 French & Evans July 22/82 F. C. Ames Feb 17, 1854
Reported Feb 5/49
3881.  North Carolina Jane Watson dec'd widow of John who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Pri Captain
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 76 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Vaidung 29 October 1848 Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Feb 1848 and sent to
Hon D. W. Barringer H of R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under February 2, 1848, Page 246 Vo

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Hodge Apr 21/54
Grob Amy

State of North Carolina,
Rutherford County } Clerk's Office of the Co. Court
J. R. L. Gickey Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County & State, aforesaid do hereby certify, that satisfactory evidence has, this day, been furnished and filed in my office, showing & proving that Jane Watson, widow of John, was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States at the rate of $76.66 per annum, and that she died at her late residence in the aforesaid County on the 29 th or thirtieth day of October, Eighteen hundred and forty Eight, (1848) leaving surviving four Children viz: James Watson, Elizabeth Gattes, Abby Simms, and Polly Watson, that since the death of the aforesaid Jane Watson, the said Abby Simms, and Polly Watson have died, and that James Watson, and Elizabeth Gattes are now the only living children of the aforesaid Jane Watson deceased, pensioner as aforesaid — That the proof in support of the above facts are the written affidavits of Joseph Reid Wm. Flack Jr and Jas. Watson, sworn before Jas. M c Spate Esqr. a Justice of the Peace for our County, which affidavits are filed in my office, and a true copy of the same are hereto appended
In testimony of all which I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal of office, at Office in Rutherfordton This 5 th day of April, A. D. 1852, J. R. L. Gickey (seal)

(Copy)
State of North Carolina,
Rutherford County } This day personally appeared before me J. A. M. Spratt a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Mr. Joseph Reid, a resident of the County & State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to Law, deposeth and states, in regard to the death of Old Mrs. Jane Watson widow & relic of John Watson, and their surviving Children, that from youth up to the present time he has lived in their im- -mediate neighborhood, was well acquainted with them & their family, that John Watson husband of the aforesaid Jane died many years ago, and that his widow Jane Watson who survived him for quite a number of years died at her late residence in Rutherford County, State aforesaid, on or about the 29 th or 30 th October, Eighteen hundred & forty eight, that in aid of his recollection as to the precise time when she died, he has reference to his Stone account Books where he finds charged some articles of Apparel purchased at the time of her death for burial purposes - viz a pair of silk Gloves etc.
Deponent further states upon his oath that the said Jane Watson at her death left surviving four Children viz: James Watson, Elizabeth Gattis, Abby Simms, and Polly Watson, that since then the two latter named have died and that James Watson & Elizabeth Gattis are now the only living Children of the aforesaid John & Jane Watson deceased, and both of lawful age - Also the said Jane Watson applied for, and obtained was allowed a Revolutionary pension of some $70 odd dollars a year, and if his recollection serves him right, which he thinks it does, her Certificate of pension was dated the day

before she died—Furthermore that he has no interest whatever in the result of this matter of business
Sworn to, and subscribed, this 4 th day of April, 1852 before me, Jas. M. Spratt Jp \frac{2}{3} (Signed) Joseph Reid
And I the said Magistrate, do hereby certify, that Joseph Reid, the above deponent is well known to me and is a gentleman of intelligence & of unquestionable veracity—I further certify, that Jane Watson above named, lived and died within a mile and a half of me and from my recollection of the facts set forth in the above affidavit I unhesitatingly say I am fully satisfied they are true in every particular
Given under my hand this 4 th April 1852
Jas. M. Spratt Jp
State of North Carolina
Rutherford County } Personally appeared before me Jas. M. Spratt a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Wm. Fleet, Jr. a resident of the County & State aforesaid, and made oath in due form of Law, that he now lives & has for the last thirty odd years a near neighbor to Jane Watson dec. d of Rutherford County, N.C., (the widow of John Watson) who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States on the account of her said husband's Revolutionary services and died at her late residence with her son James Watson in the fall of the year, 1848,—Does not recollect the precise time, but well remembers it was late in the fall and while she was husking of her Corn that Mr. Watson's family sent for his mother to come over that the old lady was dying at which time his (witnesses) mother was sick & unable to go, and died in the latter part of December, 1848, and that he now distinctly recollects that Old Mrs. Jane Watson died but a few weeks before his mother

Furthermore, that it is alleged that Mrs. Watson died on the last day of October, 1848, all of which corroborates with deponents recollection.
This deponent further states upon his oath, that the said Jane Watson at her death left surviving four children viz: James Watson, Elizabeth Gattes, Polly Watson, Abby Sims, that since her death, Polly Watson, & Abby Sims have died & that James Watson & Elizabeth Gattes are now the only living children of the aforesaid Jane Watson dec. d — Also, that he has no interest in the result of this business.
Sworn to, and subscribed, this 4 th day of April 1854 before me, Jas. M. Spratt J.P. (Signed) William Flack Jr
State of North Carolina,
Rutherford County } James Watson, a son of John & Jane Watson, dec. d , personally appeared before me, Jas. M. Spratt a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, and made oath, in due form of law, that his mother the aforesaid Jane Watson was allowed a revolutionary pension of some $76.66 per annum, on the account of the revolutionary services of his father, John Watson who was an Officer in the war of the revolution, that his father died in the year 1812, and his mother died at his house in the County of Rutherford, State aforesaid, on Sunday the 30 th day of October, Eighteen hundred forty eight leaving surviving four children, that since her death two have died and that his sister Elizabeth Gattes & himself are all, and the only living children of his mother, the aforesaid Jane Watson dec. d
Sworn to, and subscribed this 4 th April, 1854 before me, Jas. M. Spratt, J.P. (signed) James Watson
State of N. Carolina } I, Jas. M. Spratt a Justice of the Peace Rutherford County }

in and for the said County, do certify, that Mr. Fleck, Jr and Jas. Watson who have this day sworn to and subscribed to the foregoing affidavits are gentlemen of intelligence, character, and approved integrity, and their statements in the above case are entitled to full credit Given under my hand this 4 th April 1857 Jas. M. Spratt S.P.

12940.
Saml Watson N.C.
Act 7 July 1838 m 85 d 12
Preceded
and not same bms.
H. A. Purvis Morgantown N.C.

State of North Carolina Rutherford County ss On this 9 th day of May, one thousand Eight hundred and forty six, 1846. personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the acting Magistrates in & for the said County, Jane Watson, a resident of the County & State aforesaid aged Eighty one years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7, 1838, entitled an Act granting half pay & Pensions to Certain Widows, also the benefit of the act of March 3, 1843, and June, 17 th 1844.
That she is the widow of John Watson deceased of Rutherford County, who was a private Soldier and an Officer in the War of the Revolution and served as follows viz: In the year 1777, the said John Watson then residing in York County, Pennsylvania, entered the Service as a volunteer in the Militia under Capt. McMilliland, Lieut. Perrigie Marshal and was marched on to Philadelphia or near there making of Service of two months then was discharged. After the above service the said John Watson removed to North Carolina, Rutherford County, and in the year 1780, he again volunteered into the Militia of North Carolina, under Capt. Robert Gilkey, Col. Andrew Hampton, and was marched from Rutherford County N. Carolina, on to the Main Army in South Carolina & the said John Watson was made Forage Master under General Rutherford in which capacity he served out a term of duty of three months & was discharged at Charleston, or near there, & then returned to North Carolina Rutherford County.
After the above service the said John Watson received the appointment of Captain under Col. Hampton and took the command of a Company of Militia which

She marched on to the Cherokee Station, against the Cherokee Indians performing a tour of service of three months, which ended his regular tour of duty. But that he was often out afterwards in the capacity of a capt. performing short excursions guarding & protecting the frontier settlements from the ravages of the Indians.
She further Declared that she was married to the said John Watson in Rutherford County N. Carolina on the 3 rd day of January, Seventeen hundred & Eighty six 1786 that her husband the aforesaid John Watson died on the 19 th July, Eighteen hundred & thirty one, 1831, and that she has remained a widow ever since his death. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that her marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794, viz at the time above stated.
Sworn to, and subscribed on the day & year first above written before me
Thos. Jefferson J.P.
Jane X Watson Mark
And I the said Magistrate do hereby Certify, that Jane Watson the declarant above is a person to whom her statements is due full credit. I also Certify that she is by reason of old age & infirmity of body unable to go to the Court House to make her said Declaration. And I further Certify that her husband the aforesaid John Watson was known and reputed to have been a Soldier in the Revolution.
Given under my hand this 9 th day of May 1865
Thos. Jefferson J.P.

State of North Carolina I M Logan Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Rutherford hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration of David Warren Applicant for a Divorce was this day laid before the Court examined and approved Whereupon the Court orders that the Clerk Certify the same to the War Department I further certify that Thomas Coffey Esq before whom the foregoing Declaration was sworn is an acting Magis- trate as also and that the foregoing signa- -tures purporting to be his are genuine In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court at Office & subscribed my name this 11 th day of May 1846
R. M. Logan clk

Copy
State of North Carolina
Know all men by these presents, that we John Watson & George Mitchell of the County of Rutherford and State aforesaid are held and firmly bound unto his excellency the Governor for the time being and his successors in office in the sum of Five hundred pounds lawful Money to which paymt well and truly to be made and done we bind ourselves our heirs Executors & Administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 30th day of December A.D. 1785
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden John Watson hath this day made application to the Clerks office for a marriage license to be celebrated between him and Jane Smart of said County, Now if there shall not appear any lawful reason to obstruct said Marriage then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force & virtue
Witness
Richd Lewis A.D. Clerk
John Watson Seal George Mitchell Seal
State of North Carolina
I D r Wm Logan clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Rutherford County certify that the above is a true Copy of the Marriage Bond of John Watson taken from the Original filed in my Office
In Witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court at Office and subscribed my name this 11th May 1846
Wm Logan clerk

State of North Carolina
Rutherford County } On this 9 th day of May, 1846, personally appeared before me Thomas Jefferson one of the acting Magistrates in and for said County, Cornelius Clements, a resident of said County of Rutherford, a pensioner of the United States, and made oath in due form of Law, that he was in the days of the Revolution well acquainted with John Watson, of the County of Rutherford, whose widow Jane is now a resident of the said County, and is applying for a pension due to her on the account of the Revolutionary services of her said husband the aforesaid John Watson dec d .
This deponent further states, that the said John served a term of duty to South Carolina under Genl. Rutherford & Col. Hampton as he then, & has always since understood & believed, and after the above term to South Carolina, and on his return home he the said John Watson was appointed a Captain of a company of Militia and marched his men to the Cherokee Nation against the Cherokee Indians & served out a three Months term; that he deponent was one of the number that was to go under the said Capt. Watson against the Indians, but did not in consequence of his horse becoming lame a few days before they started, but that the said Capt. Watson with his Com- -pany left to his personal knowledge & served out the time for which they had volunteered, three months, and that on their return they said that they had destroyed the Indians Corn, and had taken three young Indians prisoners which they brought home with them & two of the same was raised in his County.
Deponent also states that the said Capt. Watson was frequently out in the scouting service after the above term but to give the particulars he cannot that the above service against the Indians was in the latter part of the year 1780, or 1781- further deponent saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year aforesaid Before me Thos. Jefferson J.P.      Cornelius Clements

State of North Carolina
Rutherford County 3 rd Personally appeared before me Thomas Jefferson one of the acting Magistrates in and for said County Mrs. Watson, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, and made oath, in due form of law that he was a comrade in arms with John Watson dec d . of Rutherford County whose widow Jane is now applying for a Pension due to her on the account of the Revolutionary Services of her husband the aforesaid John Watson dec d .
This deponent further saith on oath, that the said John Watson served in the Revolutionary War on the part of the United States in the following order (rank), One tour Amounting to two Months as a volunteer in the Pennsylvania Militia under Lieut. Perrigal Marshal, & Capt. W m . Gilliland in the winter of the year 1777. That they left home York County Pennsylvania and was marched on to or near Philadelphia and was discharged
His next service was in North Carolina; that in the year 1778, they removed to North Carolina Rutherford County, and in the Month of December, 1779, he the said John Watson volunteered for three Months under Capt. Robert Gilkry, & Col. Andrew Hampton of the Militia, and that soon after leaving Rutherford County they joined General Rutherford's Army and the said John Watson was appointed Forage Master under the said General in which Capacity he served till his term of service expired and he was discharged at Charleston S C . Carolina on the latter part of March, 1780. — His third tour of duty was as Captain against the Cherokee Indians; that after returning home from the above tour to South Carolina he the said John Watson received the appointment of Captain under Col. Andrew Hampton under whom he served a tour of three Months against the Cherokee Indians on the frontiers of the state which was in the fall of 1781 or 82. That after the above service he was frequent- ly out on short excursions against the Enemy —
This deponent further states that between the above tours of duty the said John Watson served a tour of duty as a private

under Capt Robert, Gilkey & that they joined Col. Campbell, Army on the West side of the Mountain, who was on his way to West Fergusons Corral that was a pass through the app- is part of the State and that after joining Col Campbell he remained under him till some time after the Battle of Kings Mountain in the fall of 1780.
This deponent also states that the said John Watson was married some three or four years after the close of the Revolution to Jane Smart, and as husband and wife they lived together till the death of the said John Watson who died in the year 1812, and that his widow Jane has never since intermarried.
Sworn to & Subscribed on this 9 th day of May, 1846. Before me William H. Patson
Thos. Henson Jr.
And I the said Magistrate do hereby Certify that I am personally acquainted with W m Watson & Cornelius Clements, who have this day sworn to, & subscribed the foregoing affidavits before me, and that they are persons to whose statements is due full credit.
Thos Jefferson P. K.
State of North Carolina J. M c Logan clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Rutherford hereby certify that Thomas Jefferson Raper is an acting Magistrate as above & that the signa- ture purports to be his and genuine.
The foregoing is a true copy of the original now on file in my office and of the whole thereof. Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at Office and subscribed my name This 12 th May 1846
Wm. Logan et al

Palmyra 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 John Watson appears of record in this office as having had the following Special Certificates issued in his favor for Military Services (Vols), One for Thirty Seven Pounds Two Shillings and Six pence (£37.2.6) see Book No 23 page 28 also another in Book No 14 page 131 for Seven Pounds Fourteen Shillings (£7.14) also another Certificate issued 1783 apl. for Nine Pounds (£9) see Book No 9 page 30 also another see Book No 8 page 11 for Six Pounds Six Shillings (£6.6) it also appears in Book No 26 page 2 that J. Watson had issued a Certificate for Thirty One Pounds Eighteen Shillings (£31.18) I further certify that the name of J. Watson appears in a Book of officers in Brigade Forage Master, see Book Covered Book I given under my hand and seal at 1 st July A.D. 1846
Wm H Collins Compt

State of North Carolina,
Rutherford County } On this 12 th day of May, 1846, personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the acting Magistrates in and said County, William Dalton a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, who being first duly sworn according to law, maketh oath. That he was in the days of the Revolution as well as since well acquainted with John Watson a Revolutionary Soldier now dec d . whose widow Jane is now a resident of Rutherford County & an applicant for a pension
This deponent further states on his oath, that the aforesaid John Watson was an officer & private soldier in the Army of the revolution to deponents own personal knowledge; that in the summer of 1780. deponent served a term of duty together in the Militia with the said John Watson who was a private soldier in the Company Commanded by Capt. Robert Gilkey, Col. Hampton Mc c owell & others, that they left Rutherford County and marched on to Lincoln where they had an engagement with the Tories at the Battle of Ramsour's Mill. from thence they fled to the Mountains and crossed over on to Holston River where they joined Col. Campbell with whom they marched back to Kings Mountain where they defeated Ferguson and that soon after that Battle the said John Watson left the Army having as deponent supposes served out a three months term — Deponent also states, that after the above since the said John Watson was appointed a draft, took the command of a company and served a three months term on the frontiers against the Indians
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year first above written before me
J. Gilkey —
William His  Mark
And I the said Magistrate do hereby certify that W m Dalton the affiant above is a person to whose statements is due full faith & credit
J. Gilkey —
State of North Carolina } S. G. M c Logan clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Rutherford County certify that J. Gilkey who signed the above is an acting Justice of the Peace. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court at Office & subscribed my name this 12 th May 1846
G. M c Logan CLK

Declaration of James Watson under the act of the 2 d Feby, 1848.
8417
Ad act 2 d Feb 1848, at 57th & 6th avenues, terminating 29 Oct 1848, payable to James Watson, Mary A. Watson, Betsy Gatke and Abey Sims, only surviving children of Jane Watson, dec d .
Hon Dr W Barringer W of R

Declaration
State of North Carolina } County of Rutherford } On this 16 th day of November, 1848. personally appeared before the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions now opened and held at the Court House in Rutherfordton, for the County & State aforesaid, James Watson, a resident of the County of Rutherford, and a Son of Jane Watson late dec d who being first, duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d February, 1848 (1848) entitled an act making further provision for the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That this declarant the aforesaid James Watson in the behalf of himself & the other heirs of the said Jane Watson dec d States, that the said Jane Watson was the widow of John Watson who was a Private & Captain in the Revolutionary war and such he served the United States against the common enemy. That the said Jane Watson dec d was a Pensioner under the act of the 17 th June, 1844, at the rate of $76.66 per annum, and died on the 29 th day of October, 1848, not having remarried since the death of her said husband John Watson dec d and that this declaration is made for the purpose of obtaining the arrears of pension due under the act above named, that the act of 2 d Feby: 1848. Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year first above written before M c . Logan, J. } James Watson the Court }

And the Court does hereby certify, that it has been satisfactorily proven to the said Court, that Jane Watson of the County of Rutherford, widow of John Watson, was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $16.66 per annum, under the act of Congress of the 17 June, 1844, and that she died at her late residence in the aforesaid County on the twenty ninth, October, Eighteen hundred and forty eight 1848, not having intermarried since the death of her said husband John Watson dec d leaving surviving the following 4 Children viz: Mrs. Watson Mary A. Watson, Betsy Gatter, & Mary Sims, who are the only surviving Children of the said dec d of age - The Court further certifies, that the declarant Jane Watson is a person of intelligence & high respectability.
Robt G. Turtly Presiding Chairman
State of North Carolina
J. G. W. Logan Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Rutherford and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of the heirs of Jane Watson dec d for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Office in Rutherfordton, this 15 th day of Nov r 1848.
J. G. W. Logan

Additional Certif. of Comptroller

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office
I, William J. 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:
John Watson
Vol. A. No. 6935 Captain John Watson for service of self and Company £34 S5 specie
Same Vol. No. 6936 Same £263 S15. specie
Same Vol. No. 5720 Captain John Watson for the service of himself and company of horsemen £36 S15. specie
Ditto 5721 Ditto £38. specie
Ditto 6937 Ditto £361 S15. "
Book F. No. 2 page 46 £2 S13. specie John Watson
" " 5 " 11 £6 S6. " "
" " 9 " 30 £9. " "
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 12th. day of February A.D. 1852.
Wm J. Clarke Compt. r.

PAID
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W. L. Edwards esq
Private } Washington City Paid } D.C.

8960 3681-45
Morgantown N.C. April the 12 th 1849.
My dear Sir
Owing to peculiar circumstances under which I am now placed I have to ask a favor at your hand.
I have under my charge as agent the claims of the heirs of Jane Watson & Mary Smith. This latter claim was admitted in May last & four of eight heirs have been paid by the agent at Fayetteville, N.C. The Watson claim was also admitted November last and a Power of Attorney was executed in the usual form. These several Powers reached Fayetteville in December last on or about the time of the agent Major Houske leaving consequently pay t was delayed till a new agent was appointed which was till the middle of February. The new agent Mr. O'Neil, after an examination of these several powers thought advisable to submit them to your Department for instructions in regard to payment which as I am informed he did about the 18 th February last and by a late letter from my attorney Mr. M c Rae Esq. I am informed that no action has been had as yet on the matter & that owing the late change in Administration he can give no idea when they may be reported — I presume that if the proscriptive policy is introduced that you who have served our Country so long and faithfully would be left alone, and I therefore write you this letter humbly asking of you to do me the favor to take up these claims and report them to the agent O'Neil forthwith.
My reason for asking this special favor is that I expect to leave this Country on the 1 st May for California to try my fortune in the Gold Mines of the Sacramento, and it is a matter of importance

that I have these two Claims adjusted before I leave. These claims too belong to my friends who are persons of wealth and distinction whose confidence I would dislike to impair.
I Am with much Respect
Your Obedient Servant
J. H. Bellus
P.S. I have directed this Letter to you as private lest it might be filed away like other letters to be acted upon in time
J. H. B.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Assessment of Pension
Washington City
3 3 3

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I James Watson
hereby constitute and appoint George Le Ames Esquire my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of Jane Watson , for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Agent 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, which Certificate I wish made payable to
to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; 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 3 day January A. D. 1854. James Watson
Signed and Sealed in the Presence of { A. W. Tinsley
Albion H. Harvey
STATE OF N o Carolina } COUNTY OF Rutherford } ss:
On this Third day of January A. D., 1854 before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared James Watson and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand } the day and year aforesaid.
Jos M Spialy J. Peace.

STATE OF North Carolina COUNTY OF Rutherford } 89:
BE IT KNOWN, That on this Third day of January A. D., eighteen hundred and fifty four before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared James Watson a resident of Pattonsburg in said County, and made oath according to law that he is the son of James Watson
who made application for a pension under act of 7th July 1838 and it was allowed for $ per annum
and increased that he has been informed that the said pension ought to be ^ ; that he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim. James Watson
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me. Jas McSparrty J. Peace.
I, Jas McSparrty Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, do hereby certify that James Watson who executed the foregoing paper, is a respectable resident of this County, and is, I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth and that I am not interested in said claim - J. Peace. Jas McSparrty
I, R. L. Gilsy Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Jas McSparrty before whom the foregoing papers were 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 the name thereunto subscribed, is his signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal, this fifth day of January A. D. 1854,
R. L. Gilsy Clerk.

James Watsons Power of Attorney
Cert of Copy
French & Sylvester July 16 52
Jane Watson, widow of Capt. John Watson Pensioned under the act of 7 July, 1838

Know all Men by these presents, That I James Watson of the County of Rutherford and State of North Carolina a son of Jane Watson late Pensioner under the act of 7. July, 1838 deceased of Rutherford County, do hereby constitute and appoint H. H. Sylvester, Esq., of Washington City be My true and Lawful Agent and Attorney to prosecute the claim of the said Jane Watson for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due, and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim on file in the Department at Washington City or else where, to file additional Evidence or arguments, and receive the Certificate which may be issued for said claim which certificate I wish made payable to Elizabeth Galt, Abby Sims & James Watson the only living children, to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed 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 19 th day of January 1852.
Sealed and signed in
presence of and witness Jas. M. Speight } John Smith }
James Watson
State of North Carolina County of Rutherford } Be it known That on this 19 th day of January, 1852. before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared James Watson above named and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above written
Jas M. Speight

State of North Carolina
Rutherford County } Be it known That on this 19 th day of January, 1852. before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County personally appeared James Watson a resident of the County & State aforesaid and made oath in due form of Law that he is a son of Jane Watson late Revo- lutionary Pensioner dec. d of Rutherford County State aforesaid That the said deceased departed this life at her late residence in the said County on the twenty ninth day of October, (1848) Eighteen hundred and forty eight, 1848. and that Elizabeth Galt, Abby Linn, and James Watson — are now the only living Children of the said Jane Watson dec. d That he has been informed that the said Pension ought to be increased that he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as his Agent may use in prosecuting his claim. Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year first above written before me.
Jas M. Spratt J.P.
James Watson
And I the said Magistrate do hereby Certify, that James Watson the above deponent is a person of the highest stand- ing for veracity, and furthermore, that the facts set forth in his affidavit above are true to my own personal knowledge.
Jas M. Spratt J.P.
State of North Carolina
Rutherford County } J. H. L. Gilkey Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County & State aforesaid, do hereby Certify, that James M. Spratt Esq., is an acting Justice of the Peace as above, & that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office at office in Rutherford on this 26 th day of January, 1852. J. H. L. Gilkey clk

Know all men by these presents that we Margaret Ray and Rebecca Watson of the State of North Carolina and County of Alamance have constituted and appointed, and by these presents do hereby constitute and appoint M. Thompson Esq. of Winston City my true and lawful attorney, irrevocably for me and in my name to receive from the United States any money or monies that may be due us as the heirs of John Watson decd or on any account whatsoever touching the premises, hereby confirming all and whatsoever our said attorney shall in our name legally do or cause to be done
In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hand and seals this 18 th day of March 1857
her Margaret Ray mark Rebecca Watson mark
acknowledged and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace for the County and State aforesaid this 18 th day of March 1857 Chesley Moore J.P.
State of North Carolina Alamance County
J. John Fause M. Clerk of
Alamance County Court do hereby certify that Chesley Moore Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing power & the affiant is a Justice of the peace for this County duly commissioned & sworn
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 18 th March A.D. 1857 John Fause M. C.C.C.

State of North Carolina Alamance County.
This is to certify that John Fawcett whose signature is affixed to the within certificate as Clerk of the County Court of Alamance, was duly elected to said office, and is now the lawful & acting Clerk of said Court and all his acts & signatures by virtue of his office, are valid & good — In testimony of which, I hereunto affix my signature as Chairman of the County Court of said County — Signed this 19 th day of March A. D. 1857.
Mich. W. Falk Ch. C. C. Clerk

State of North Carolina
It
Rutherford County
On the 10 th day of May 1847 personally ap-
peared before me Thos Jefferson one of the acting Magistrates in
and for said County Jane Watson a resident of the County
and State aforesaid, Applicant for a pension, who being first
duly sworn, according to law, doth, in her oath, make the
following statements supplemental to her Declaration filed
in the Pension Office under the Act of the 7 th July 1838
That her husband John Watson served a three Months Tour
of duty in the militia in the latter part of the summer of 1780,
as proven by the affidavits of William Dallen a Comrad in
arms, which tour of duty declarant did not set forth in
her original declaration, but now declares for the benefit of the
said service. This declarant further declares that with regard
to the 3 months tour as Capt. claimed in her declaration she
claims the benefit of that service as a private soldier, never having
the benefit of the Captaincy. She also claims the benefit
of his service as forage Master as proven by the affidavits of
Wm Watson, Det. Overby & verified by the Comptroller's Certificate
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year first above
written Before Thos Jefferson J.P.
Jane Watson mark
I certify that Mrs Jane Watson is a person of sound mind good moral character and to her statements is due full
faith and credit
May 10 th 1847
Thos Jefferson J.P.

State of North Carolina ss.
I, Thos Logan Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Rutherford certify that Thos Jefferson whose name appears to the within Affidavit and Certificate was an acting Justice of the Peace for said County at the time of signing the same that his signatures are genuine & his acts entitled to full faith & Credit.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court at Office and sub- scribed my name this 17 th day of June A.D. 1847
Thos. Logan Clerk

10490
North Carolina, Asheville Jane Watson, decd, widow of John who died on the of the State of N.C. who was a Captain in the Revolution by Captain [blank] of the [blank] in the line for 3 " 2 mos. Brigs " " " " " " " "
Inscribed on the Roll of Asheville at the rate of 156 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of April 1834 and sent to
Geo. C. Ames
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Present Due from $76:66
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by H. H. Weightman Clerk. Book Vol. 1. Page 303

July 9/17 Adoln Declaration Jane Watson, wid of John
Hon. A. J. Edwards Form of Pension Swamp

Washington July 8 th 1847
Sir
I enclose herewith an additional declaration of Mrs Jane Watson of N.C. under the act of 7 July 1838. setting forth an additional tour of service performed by her husband not named in her original declaration in your last report on this case. to Mr Bettis. you speak of his having abandoned the 3 mo: tour as a captain. Mr Bettis informs me that this was entirely foreign to his design, but as he had not been able to produce the commission his proposition was to allow for that tour as a private, under this view of the case, with the present additional declaration, and the proofs already furnished it is hoped, Mrs Watson will be found to be entitled to a pension on a reexamination of her papers, & that her certificate may issue to my address.
I am Very Respectfully Your obedt Servt Nathan Lake
Wm J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions

Hon L. P. Waldo Sir,
Washington, Feby 8. 1854
A few days since I filed a Power of Attorney with a view of obtaining an Increase of the Pension allowed Jane Walson widow of John of North Carolina under the act of 7 July 1838 & 6
My Walson was allowed a Pension at the rate of $71 62 3 for 5 mo service of her husband as a private and 2 mo as a Captain of Infantry.
In her declaration it is alleged that John Walson served 2 mo in the Militia of Pennsylvania, that in 1780 he removed to North Carolina and entered the service in the Militia, was made a Sergeant Master under Genl Rutherford and served three months. After the above service he was appointed a Captain under Col Hampton marched to the Chewkeehatchee and served 3 months, was afterwards engaged as Captain in short terms of service.
The records of North Carolina show that Capt Walson commanded a company of Cavalry and also that he was a Sergeant Master and that the

payments to him and his Company would cover at least 3 months service and to him self 3 months additional service as Forage Master. I ask therefore that the Claim may be allowed for at least 3 mos as a Captain of Cavalry, 3 mos as a Forage Master and 3 mos as a private, deducting what has been paid at the former rate
I have the honor to be very respectfully, Yours Obediently Geo L. Dyer

Sayville Feby 19 1849  J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr. Pensions Sir:
In your letter of instructions you kindly remark - "Any further information will be promptly & cheerfully furnished on your making known your wishes to this Office". Under this encouragement I take the liberty of sending the Pension papers herewith enclosed for your advice to wit:
  3688 th Jas Watson admt. Jane Watson. Act. 1838. 4 Mar. 35. & 4 Mar. 41 = $383.30     do — — — — — 43644 = 4 Mar. 43 & 4 Mar. 48 =  383.30    8360 John L Smith on Mary Smith - 38. 4 Mar. 35. & 4 Mar. 40 = 187.50     — — — — — 44. 4 Mar. 43 & 4 Mar. 48 - 7.91  195.41    Daniel Smith — — — — same — — — —  195.41    Betsy Pathe — — — — same — — — —  195.41    W. Bennett admt. Mary Pathe same — — — —  195.41  
If there be any defect in them it will be almost impossible to correct it when once the money is paid.
I will remark that these papers were all here in good time, had there been no delay in transferring the agency to me - it therefore seems hard that without any fault of theirs the parties should have to go over the trouble of Renewing them

merely on account of the expiration of the three months - but there is a slight defect in the papers, in the acknowledgment of the form stating the note written "first" should have been "last".
I will thank you for instructions in the case
I am Sir,
Yours sincerely,
Geo. M. Mill aft.

Salisbury N.C.
Compt Office
22 Sept 1848
I William G. Collins Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State of North Carolina do Certify that it appears by Reference to a file of Old Original Indents on file S ec No 3 that John Watson was a Captain of Militia in the Revolution, and Commanded a Company of Horse Militia Rutherford Regt. I also Certify that he also appears to have Recd Supplies in 1781 as Captain, issued by Genl Hawkins Commissary of Issues. As will be seen in Genl Hawkins Memorandum Book for 1781 July 24. It also appears that the name of J. Watson was Brigadier Forage Master. (See Book of Brown Cover) Given under my hand and seal
Wm Collins Compt Pub.

Feb 23 rd 47
On
Admiral com Janet Watson
Washington City
W. H. Edwards Esq.
Summit Hill of Pennsylvania

Chester Co. House S. Carolina February the 12 th 1857
Sir
Inclosed I send you further evidence in support of the claim of Jane Watson of N o Co, whose claim has been rejected under the act of the 7 July 1838. In this claim the alleged service of 3 months as captain in the Militia, we are unable to support by record evidence, consequently we surrender the captaincy but ask the benefit of this 3 months as a private.
In this claim 3 months service as a private has been proven by W m Dalton, which was not set forth in claimants declaration but the same is sustained by the Comptroller's certificate. That from the evidence filed in this claim it appears to us most clearly that we are entitled to something and now ask your department to allow us what our evidence will justify you in granting and if a claim we will be reconciled.
You will please answer me at the above place and oblige
I am Yours, Respectfully S. A. Bellis
Rev. L. Edwards Esq Com r of Pensions Washington City

Washington City June 7 th 1846
Col J. L. Edwards Com. of Pen.
Sir,
The enclosed papers are sent to you at the request of George Little Esq. of Raleigh etc with whom you will communicate if necessary.
I have the honor to be very respectfully your obedt. Servt J. R. D. Smith

Jane Watson dead widow of John North Carolina
Act July 7. 1838 & subseq for increase -
Admitted
3 mos Capt 75. 3 mos Dr Master 75. 2 mos Private 6.66 at $156.66
Per annum, deducting former payments at $76 66 / 100 per annum from March 4. 1836 to Octr 29 th 1848, when she died, except 2 years -
Certificate payable to James Watson & Elizabeth Gatter her only surviving children.
Agent
Geo C. Aures
Present.

Breit in the case of Jane Watson, deceased, widow of John Rutherford County and State of North Carolina act July 7. 1838 and subsequent acts
Claim, ( original "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
An additional Certificate of the Comptroller of N. C. showing 3 mos service as Capt of Cavalry
The parole proofs and rolls previously showed him in service 3 months as Forage master - which is confirmed by the Comptroller's certificate
Name and residence of Agent
Geo. C. Ames Present
J. G. Dodge Examining Clerk.

Jane Watson
re
act. 2 July 48

Pension Office February 17 th 1854.
Sir:
In the case of Jane Watson, deceased, widow of John of North Carolina, for increase, under the act of February 2 d 1848, July 7 th 1838, &c. a certificate of court is required, in conformity with the rules of the 1 st of June, 1853, showing who are now the only surviving children of the claimant.
I am, respectfully, Your Ob. Servt, L. M. Waldo Commissioner.
George C. Ames, Esq. Present.

North Carolina
Rutherford County } Personally appeared before me John Gilkey one of the acting Magistrates in and for the said County James Cumbey a prisoner of the United States, resi- dent of Rutherford County, and made oath in due form of law, That he was in the days of the Revolution well acquainted with John Watson late deceased of Rutherford County where witness James is now applying for a pension.
This deponent further saith on his oath, that the said John Watson served, to his own personal knowledge a tour of duty amounting to 3 months under Col. Hampton and General Lillington of the North Carolina Militia. That they left here Rutherford County about Christmas 1779 and joined General Lillingtons Army, soon after their starting and soon marched on to Charleston South Carolina at which place they were discharged in the latter part of March 1780, having served out a 3 months term. That du- ring the above tour the said John Watson was with the Army, but did not serve in the ranks as a common Soldier he was connected with the Wagon & Team Depar- tment but to say what his precise grade was deponent cannot further than it has been alleged he was Army Master.
This deponent also makes oath, that the said John Watson after his return home from the above tour to Charleston was appointed Capt. of a Company of Militia and performed some service as such on the frontiers of the State against the Indians. But to say how long, or how much, deponent cannot.
Sworn to, and Subscribed this 5 day of December 1846. Before me,
J. Gilkey Jp James Cumbey (Seal)
And I the said Magistrate do certify that James Cumbey the affiant is a person of good character and a person of more than ordinary intelligence.
J. Gilkey Jp

Unrecorded
State of North Carolina
I, Wm Logan Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Rutherford County do hereby certify that John Gickey whose name appears to the within Affidavit - and Certificate was an acting Justice of the Peace for said County at the time of signing the same that his signatures are genuine & his official acts entitled to full faith & credit
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court at Office & Subscribed my name this 8 th December 1846
Wm Logan, cl

8417 N. Carolina, Asheville Jane Watson, decd, widow of John who was a { Private, Dr. M. 3 Captain in the Revolution
Act from 8/16/66 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 136 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of April 54 and sent to
Geo C. Jones Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 162
462

8417 North Carolina Jane Watson widow of John Watson who was a Pri & Capt in the Revolution Haban circa 19 July, 1812
Report
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 70 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of Oct 48 and sent to
Col. J. D. Hawkins Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 6 Vol. 2 Page 162

No 12940 ad 439517
Jane Watson mo of John N.C.
act 7 July 1838
Adm
5 mo pr 16.66
3 " capt 60.00
$76.66
pm 4 March 1836
adm acts 3 March 1843
adm 17 June 44
$76 66 pr-am
pm 4 March 1843
Col. J. D. Hawkins Present
18 84 102 27 129 sq.

Report to General Sylvester
French & Sylvester 1832

Washington July 17 1852.
Sir
I filed with the pension papers of Jane  Watson da r and of N o of N o 6 th yesterday a power of Attorney from her son Harry  Watson , as a request that she can be re-examined with a view to an increase of her pension. In support of that claim, I also filed a certificate of the Comptroller of the State of N.C., showing proof of additional service.
I have also filed power of Attorney & certificate of the Comptroller in the case of Elizabeth  Patten , and of Rob t da r for the purpose of obtaining an increase of her pension.
Also a cert te of the Comptroller (as power of atty.) from the children of Capt Thos  Lytle of N.C. for an increase of her pension; which are also with her pension papers.
For proof, showing the number of men composing a company of cavalry in N.C., I have referred you to a certificate of the Comptroller, which may be found in the adm ce pension papers of Daniel  Smith N.C. and June 7 th
I am Respectfully
A. H. Sylva, for F. B. S.
W. C. H. Smith

Nov 27, 1846
Dear Sir My Dear Hon. Edward Barnes of Great

Washington Nov 27 "1846
Sir I enclose herewith the affidavits of Shadrack Harris, Zachariah Scott & Mrs Nancy Whitehead, in proof of the marriage of Mrs Ally Scott, widow of Exam Scott dec d , an applicant for a pension under the act of 4 th July 1836, from N.C. these affidavits show clearly that the marriage took place prior to the rendition of the services by her husband and will no doubt secure the admission of her claim as I am informed by those who originally presented the claim that the service was already satisfactorily proved, the further proof is respectfully submitted for your decision
I am Very Respectfully
Your O bt Servant
Nathan Scoble
Hon J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions Present

J. L. Edwards Comr. of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Morganton N o Carolina July the 15 th 1846,
Sir
I now inclose to your Department the papers in the Claim of Jane Watson widow of the late John Watson applicant for a pension under the act of July 7 th 1838, which I wish you would please to examine at as early a day as practicable, and report the same to our Representative, the Hon. James Graham of the House of Rep s .
In obtaining the testimony of the Comptroller of our State in support of the alleged service of the said John Watson, we find that we are unable to produce Record Evidence in support of his Grade as Capt, as the rules by which his his services are to be adjusted require, and we therefore surrender the captaincy and ask the benefit of that three Months Service as a private soldier
In the Claim of Judy Smith, widow of Thomas Smith, of Rutherford County N o Carolina suspended under the act of the 7 th July 1838, I send you further Evidence which I hope may prove to be Satisfactory, as the Claimant is old blind & destitute. This You will also report with the above Claims
I likewise send you Evidence in the

Claim of Sarah Hutchins due? which you will please to examine and report with the other Claims
In your report of this Claim on the first & only examination you call on us to show why the Sure was not Complyed with, in giving a bond and obtaining a Marriage License. In reply we allege that the law was Complyed with in that respect, and that it is not our fault, but rather our Misfortune that that bond was not filed. It was as I learn the custom of that day as well as at the present for the clerks of the Courts to furnish Magistrates living in remote parts of their counties with Marriage Licenses for them to vend & to take the bonds, which Bonds in many inst- ances was never returned to the clerks offices, which accounts for the many Bonds lying Mutilated in our offices and which I have no doubt is our case in the present instance
I am with respect Yours S. H. Bellis,
J. S. Edwards Esq bond of Pensions Washington City

77- Gilliland- Pa pri 2— 79- Gilky- pri- Forage M= Hampton 3— 80 Capt. Cherokee. Capt. 3—
37.2 6 7.14 9.00 6.6 31.18  792.9 18.4 4.6 220  711.5
31.18 20 8)638  79.75

37.2.6 7.14 9. 6.6 31.18
2 Mrs Private 3 in Capt of Navy 3 1/2 depy gr Mr 6.66 75. 75.
792.0 6 2 184 46 2/230 115
$156.66
per annum

10490
Report
North Carolina
Jane Watson
Widow of John Watson who was a pensioner under the Act of _____ and who died on the 19 th July, 1812 of Rutherford in the State of N.C. who was a First Captain in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by _____ in the Revolutionary War for 3 Mo. Pri. 3 " Capt
Inscribed on the Roll of _____ at the rate of 76 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of Oct, 1848 and sent to _____ V. D. Hawkins Present Total amount, $ _____
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Th. Dampkin Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 303

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3900
Jane Watson
Wid.
John Watson
Capt. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 21/18
Index:—Vol. M. , Page 305
[Arrangement of 1870.]

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Watson, John GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 10552 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED January 23, 1796 To — not shown —
*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.