Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10,738, John Tucker, N.C.

SERVICE
N.6.
2 Zucker John Matilda
NUMBER
R. 10.738
Bl Reg. 229764-1855-
CONTENTS

229. 264. New Haven
Dec. 22/55
Matilda Tucker widow of John Tucker deceased
The husband Corporal
Cake Element Station
Enl. 8th Jan'y 1861 dis. 11th Feb'y 1862
Rev. Anthony May
This is a proof of Matilda Tucker soldier. as she has herself adopted one of the Ramsey Captions
Rev. Amos Hovey Sampson Washington D.C.

N o 860
Application
" Matilda Sicka
Ad 31 st March 1855
Original
Filed by W. Dunfein Present

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTIVELY.
The paper must be filled up and signed and sworn to by the widow before a Magistrate or Justice of the Peace. State in what war the husband served; whether in the war of 1812 with Great Britain, or in either of the Indian wars, describing the same. If Militia, what State Militia was it? If the widow has her husband's certificate of discharge, it must be sent to me. In that case strike out the words "she has not his discharge certificate." If there be a public or private record of the marriage, a certified copy under the signature of the Justice must be sent to me. In that case strike out the words "there is no public or private record of the marriage." If there be no record let the words remain. The name of the Captain is indispensable.
DECLARATION FOR WIDOW
Who has never received Bounty Land, and whose husband served 14 days in any war.
STATE OF Georgia } 88. County of Columbia }
On this 14th day of Dec 1855, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Matilda Fincker aged 78 years, a resident of the County of Richmond in the State of Georgia who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Fincker deceased, who was a private  corporal in the company commanded by Captain Clement Hall in the 1st Regiment of Continental commanded by Col. not as collected in the war of the Revolution . 1776 to 1783
That her said husband entered the service at not known on or about the eighth day of January A. D., 1781 for the term of the war months and continued in actual service in said war for as much as fourteen days, and was honorably discharged at State of South Carolina on or about 30 day of August A. D., 1782 and that she has not his discharge certificate. She further states that she was married to the said John Fincker in the County of Warren State of Georgia on the on about 18 day of May A. D., 1792 the ceremony was performed by Matilda Fincker a minister of the Gospel, and that her name before her said marriage was Matilda Fincker and that there is no private or public record of her marriage; that her said husband died at Columbia County State of Georgia on the day of August A. D., 1846 and that she is still a widow. She has never before applied for, nor received land under this or any other act of Congress. She has not married since the death of her said husband.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act passed March 3, 1855.
She also requests the Commissioner of Pensions to deliver the warrant to Thomas Lumpkin of Washington city, D. C., whom the claimant hereby appoints as her attorney to receive and take charge of the same.
Her signature here. Matilda Fincker
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written, and I certify that I believe the applicant to be the widow of the said soldier. I also certify that I am not interested in this claim, or concerned in the result thereof.
J. M. Wright Justice of the Peace. { SEAL. }
not (If there be any Record of the marriage in the family Bible, the Justice will here insert, under his own signature, a correct copy of the same.)
Copy
J. P.
(Procure two respectable persons who can swear to the following.)
AFFIDAVIT OF TWO WITNESSES.
STATE OF Georgia } 88. County of Columbia }
On this 14 day of December A. D, 1855, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the State and county aforesaid, the two persons whose names are under-signed, residents of the county of Richmond and State of Georgia who being duly sworn according to law, declared that Mrs. Matilda Fincker is the widow of John Fincker deceased, who was a private in the corporal

war with Great Britain in 1776 That the said widow was married to the said John Fincken deceased, at Brantley Co in the State of Georgia on the 18th day of May A. D., 1792 by one a minister of the Gospel, that the name of the said widow before her marriage aforesaid was Matilda May, that her husband, the said John Fincken died at Red Bank on the day of August A. L., 1846 and that she is still a widow. That they of their own personal knowledge know that the soldier died at or about the time stated; that they were well acquainted with the parties during the lifetime of the husband, and knew them to live together as husband and wife, and to be so reputed. They swear that they are disinterested witnesses, and that her signature is genuine, written in their presence.
H. A. Williams
(Signature of witnesses here.)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this fourteenth day of December A. D., 1855. And I hereby certify that Greenway Parrish and Greenway Parrish are credible witnesses. I also certify that I am not interested in this matter, or concerned with the result thereof.
J. M. Hobbs
Justice of the Peace.
(After the Justice of the Peace has signed the above, it must be sent to the County Clerk, who will fill up and sign the following under seal of the Court.)
STATE OF Georgia County of Columbia
} ss.
I James Crawford Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that J. M. Hobbs whose genuine sig- nature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction. I also certify that I am not interested in this claim, or con- cerned in the result thereof.
GIVEN under my hand and Seal of Office, at Savannah this 17 day of December A. D., 1855
James Crawford D. CLK Sup Ct Col County Ga
924 964

No.
Matilda Tucker,
near John,
Geo.
July 7. 1838
A 3
Filed by. H. Lempkins Washington DC

State of Georgia } On this the Thirtieth Columbia County } seventh day of September, One thousand eight hundred and fifty five, person- ally come before me Stephen Drane a Judge of the Inferior Court, a court of Record, for and in said County and State, Matilda Tucker a resident of the County of Richmond, said State, but formerly of Columbia, who takes oaths in this County & said State, because, her evidence and acquaintances all reside here, and, she being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress passed - July 7th 1838. That, she is the wife of John Tucker late of said County and State, who was a soldier of the Revolution in the State of South Carolina, and done good service she thinks, in fighting the British from 1780 up to 1783, under a Captain Hall as an enlist- ed soldier, & Corporal And she further declares, that, she has often heard him speak of the said Captain, and, many of the battles they were in,

but, she has forgotten them, and, she farther declares and, says, she is the identical Matilda Tucker, the wife of the late identical John Tucker who came to this State from North Carolina and married her in the county of Warren said State of Ga. And she farther declares, that, she has none of his papers, as they are all lost, nor, does she know of any documentary evidence by which she can prove his claim. And, she farther declares and says, that, the said Tucker never applied to her Bridge for a Pension, as he left the field of his labor, and, was careless about the matter, if he even knew it, which she thinks quite probable.
And she farther declares that, she married the said John Tucker in the year,
— she does not recollect as no record exists, and the aforesaid Tucker died on the ninth day of August eighteen hundred and forty six and, that, she has remained a widow ever since, as will more fully appear by the evidence hereunto, annexed.

used Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written. her-
Matilda Tucker (Seal) Stephen Crane S.H.C. mark
State of Georgia } This will certify Columbia County, } that, I, Stephen Crane a Judge of the Inferior Court, a court of Record, for and in said County and State, know the matter of the above affidavit, Matilda Tucker, and, she is a credible woman, and, her physical inconveniences will not allow her to appear in open court. Witness my hand & seal of office. This the 13th September 1835.
Stephen Crane S.H.C.

State of Georgia } This is to certify that Columbia County } Stephen Drane was at the time (and is now) of signing and subscribing the within declaration and affidavits an acting justice of the Inferior Court of said county for said State that his signature is genuine His official acts are entitled to full faith & credit
Given under my hand and seal of office at appling Columbia County Ga. the 18 th day of October 1855
James Crawford D.C.R. S.C. cc Ga

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
10788
O.
Matilda Tucker
Service: mil of John Tucker
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

15361
Matilda Tucker widow of John, Georgia
Lumpkin Octo 31 1855- Same Dec 4 1855- Same Feby 2 1856-
10738
B Frank
July 7/1838

Brief of the case of Matilda Tucker Georgia 1838

13 Sep 1833 Matilda Tucker Swears that her husband John Tucker was a Revolutionary Soldier of Carolina in fighting the British from 1780 to 1783 under a Captain Hall as a Soldier and Quarters, has often heard him speak of Hall and of many of the battles they were in, but she has forgotten them, she has none of his pa- pers as they are all lost, he never applied for a pension as he left the field of his labors and was careless about the matter if he even knew it!!! Does not recollect the year she was married, has no record of it, He died 9 August 1846, Judge Stephens drew Certificate that she is a Cred- ible woman. Her physical inconveniences will not allow her to appear in Open Court. Comptroller's Certificate shows a John Tucker received service as a private Quarters, Henny A Ramsay (who signed himself H A Ramsay ) Says Mrs Tucker omitted to give the date of her marriage at his suggestion because she could not do so positively, and as she could prove the date by witnesses, it was thought prudent to omit the mention of the time, But she did say Mark

Distinctly, that he thought it was on the 18 May 1792, and he gives it as his opinion that her "defect of memory originated from infirmity and from illiterate circumstances" That her marriage was a running match, for persons present, her Father or Church records, hundreds of just claims are not preferred because of the meagerness of Records, some never knew of the previous laws, others are indifferent, yet others who have no evidence to offer, He makes his affidavit solely to subserve the ends of justice That no doubt Mrs. Tucker will be abundantly able to make out her case, (Ramsay swears he wrote her declaration, yet it is plain that the same man wrote this that has written all the others and who Ramsay has spared the of, for is a clerk of R. D. Jones)
Wiley P. Jones certifies to Mrs. Tucker's credibility This being of the validity of the claim,
Judge Stephen: I have testified to the credibility of Ramsay & Jones
Mrs. Jones explains, as Ramsay has testified, the reason for her not stating when she was married, and asks, that due allowance may be made for "freaks of memory," & etc as above,

Beekman May , was at her wedding in 1792 month of May, that Tucker belonged in Hoo. Me served under Capt Hull as a Corporal , has of- ten seen his discharge since saw Hull who went to see Tucker on some matter then pending, in Hoo. He was a Corporal or he & Hull both dis- represented the facts, has known Mrs Tucker always, she was born in 1777 was married in her 14 th year.
William Wells has been in Hoo. went to Gen in 1780 with John Tucker , husband of Mabel, he saw Tucker married in 1792, knew it was in 1792 because he broke his leg the next day , it was a man-away match - He knew Tucker in Hoo during the War of 1776, they entered service to- gether under Capt Clement Hull in Feb, '80 or '81 continued in service to 1782, Tucker was a Corporal, in no battle except Camden which was fought under Green in 1781 - Tucker was a clever man and good soldier, witness, has not applied for a pension but would like to have it now if he could get it, He remained with Tucker until he married, then he moved to Ridgfield next to Lincoln from which place he hopes to go to Hoo.

There were 2 battles at Camden in in Aug 16 1780 the 2 nd ap 25-1781-

End of the  letter
Yours sincerely
Yours sincerely

State of Georgia Columbia County
On this the eighth day of November, One thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally came before me Stephen Drennon  Stephen Drennon a Justice of the Trial Court  Superior Court for and in said County and State, Henry A. Ramsey, who being duly sworn with me on his oath, that, he was present when Mrs. Matilda Tucker, who has made application for the annuls of the marriage of John Tucker, made her declaration before Judge Drennon, & he further declares, that, at the request of the parties he wrote the declaration, and, that, the omission to mention her marriage date was at his suggestion , as she could not recollect positively the month , but, she thought the year, day, &c, she could swear to, and, as she could prove it by other living witnesses, it was thought prudent to omit it altogether, and, same it by others. And he further declares, that, she did say most distinctly, that, she thought her marriage took place on the eighteenth day of - the month she was not certain, but, thought it was the month of May, in the year 1792. And I further declare and say, that, her defect of memory

originated in my opinion, from ignorance, from illiterate circumstances as she can neither read nor write, hence no record of her marriage or birth exists, and also, from the fact, that, the marriage was a runaway match. She said a lot of few presents, then, there are no church or state records in our State of births, deaths, or marriages, upon which any reliance can be placed. There are hundreds in Georgia, who never applied for Pensions, because our Revolutionary Record is very meagre, while many never knew such a law was in existence. Then, others are wholly in different about it, and, yet one of this class had no evidence I have deemed it nothing, but, just to 5. We shall do better, that, I should state the facts in the case, that, the Department may place no culpability on her in the matter, as she is ignorant and had no bad but entirely a prudent intention in her course of conduct, and, I 5. have no doubt she will be abundantly able to identify her husband. All the other facts, were related by her as well as, what I state, & I think she stated the name of the man who married her. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above

written; so help me God,
Stephen Osborn S th
J. C. A. Mansay J. C. A. Mansay
This will certify, that, I, Biley, R. Jones, was also present, when the declaration of Matilda Tucker was made for the annuities of Benjamin for John Tucker, and, I fully concur in all, that, has been said alone by the affiant, and, know it is true strictly, and, I can, also, testify, that, I know she was the widow she asserts she was, that, her husband died in this vicinity, and, is buried near here, that, she is his legitimate widow, and is now, that, she is illiterate cannot write or read, that, no record of her age exists, that she is truthful and credible, and, I have no doubt can identify her husband's brown to, and described before me, the day, and year above written.
Stephen Osborn S th
Passyunk
This will attest, that, I know the above persons, they are credible, and, all their statements entitled to credit and, they are residents of the county & state above written. Given under my hand, & seal, the day & year above written.
Stephen Osborn S th

Snaker Cane
Brindled
Wm Wells.
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The Sumpner

State of Georgia 3 Columbia County On this the thirty first day of December eighteen hundred and fifty five, personally came before me Francis M. Hobbs a Justice of the Peace for and in said county and state, William Hills of the county of Lincoln, late of Edgefield S.C. who being duly sworn according to law saith, that, he was born and raised in Moore county S.C. that, he came to Columbia county Ga in 1790, with John Tucker, the late husband of Matilda Tucker of Richmond Ga, who he learns applies for his pension. He declares, that, he saw John Tucker married to the said Matilda in the year 1792, the day or month he does not remember, as he never expected to be called on about it, but, he knows it was 1792, but, he is sure of it, for he woke his by the next day. The match was a masonry match. And he farther says, that, he knew John Tucker in North Carolina, during the war of 1776, they entered the service together under a captain Belmont Hall in February 1780, or 1781, which he cannot precisely recollect, and, they continued in said service until 1782, about

the month of August as near as he recollects. John Tucker was a corporal, we were not in any remarkable battles except that of Camden which was fought by Genl Greene in 1781.
John Tucker was a clever man & a true soldier. I once applied to Genl Thomas Glascock to get my Pension, but, was not able to go to it, to get evidence, and, the Genl said the process was rigid and uncertain. I abandoned it on that account, but, would like to have it now if possible in my ninety eighth year. I remained with Tucker until after his marriage then I went to Edgefield then to Livinings, and, next I hope to go to Heamers.
Sworn to and subscribed this the thirty first of December 1855.
his William F Wells mark
We hereby certify, that, we know William Wells, he is a most creditable man and worth of full confidence given under our hands and seals this day & year above.
P. W. G. Seal
C. P. Sparre hall Seal

State of Georgia } Columbia County } I, F. M. Keobbs a Justice of the Peace for and in said County and State, hereby attest, that the foregoing affidavits are residents of this and the County stated, they are creditable men, and entitled to full credit. Given under my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid. F. M. Keobbs
I Anderson M. Crawford Clerk of the Superior Court for and in the County of State aforesaid, hereby certify that, F. M. Keobbs, was at the date above an acting Justice of the Peace for in said County of State, duly authorized to administer oaths, &c. His signature is correct, and his official acts entitled to full faith and credit. This the 14 th day of January 1856. Witness my hand & official Seal .
AM Crawford CLK

State of Georgia Columbia County ss. Personally come before me Francis M Hobbs a Justice of the Peace for and in the County and State aforesaid, Be it known that I, aged One hundred and passed, who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath say, that, he knew when Matilda Tucker the present living widow of John Tucker, she married the said John Tucker, for he was at the wedding and it took place in the year 1792, and month of May, the day he does not remember as he is quite old and infirm, but, he knows they lived together as man and wife many years, until the said Tucker died, which event occurred on the day he does not recollect, but, in the month of August in the year of 1846, aged, he declares he is to the best of his recollection certain about the year and month of the marriage and death, but, the day he cannot remember, but, he was at the wedding, and helped fill the grave.

The body of the said Tucker lies close here, and, all the neighbors know it. And he farther declares and says the said Tucker was quite old, has no wife, but, the said Matilda and, was legally married to her, she is now a widow & has been ever since the death of Tucker. And he farther declares that Tucker, the said John, came to this country from N.C. in or about the year 1790, and, he belonged in North Carolina to the Army of the Revolution and served under a Captain Hall, as a corporal, for I have often seen his discharge & papers, and, upon one occasion I saw Hall who came here to see Tucker on some evidence matter, then pending in North Carolina. I know these things to be true. If Tucker ever got a pension, I do not know it but, this Tucker is the identical Tucker, who served under Hall & was a corporal or, he and Hall both represented matter among. This is all I know of it, & I do not know whether the law gives her anything or not, but,

what I say is correct, and, I know she is the identical John Tucker's wife whose claim she asserts. She was said & here, I have known her always, she is poor and in want at present and she is now about twenty six years of age, she was born in the year 1777, and I think the month of August, of the month, I am not sure, but, she was married in her fourteenth year. I know her and subscribed before me, this first day of November 1855.
Beckham May his mark Francis M. Hobbs
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Georgia } Columbia County. This will certify that, I, Francis M. Heahle know Reckam May, I am a Justice of the Peace for and in this county & State, he an old, and, reputable man, highly credible, and all his statements entitled to full faith and credit. Given under my hand seal, the day and year before written. Francis M. Heahle J.P.
B.
Georgia } I, Simmons Crawford Deputy Columbia County Clerk of the Superior Court of the said County and State, hereby certify that, Francis M. Heahle, was at the time of taking the above affidavit an acting Justice of the Peace for and in this County & State, and, duly authorized to administer oaths. His his signature is genuine and all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal, this the 2 nd day of Nov-1855.
Simmons Crawford Clerk Sup. Ct. C. Co. Ga.

Matilda Tucker Amended Declaration.
C
Lumpkin

State of Georgia Columbia County.
On this the ninth day of November, One thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally came before me, Stephen D. Dugay — a Judge of the Inferior Court, for and in said County and State, Matilda Tucker a resident of the County of Rich- -mond said State, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath say, that, she wishes to amend her declaration heretofore made for the purpose of securing the Pension of her husband, John Tucker, under the act of 1838, passed on the day of _____, and, she declares & says, the omission to name the period of her marriage originated from the advice and suggestion of the gentleman who wrote the declaration, and was caused on account of her not definitely remembering the month of the year, but her impres- -sion of the year was correct, as she so thought at the time. Her failure to recollect the month, was owing in all probability to her having no record of the age, marriage, or birth of her- self as one whole family, and, I can neither read, write, or spell consequently, due allowance must be made for our freaks of memory.

And she farther declares, that, she has no intention to treat the Department with injustice, which an omission for which she is not responsible is made the foundation of, and, which alone was dictated as a prudent course, she, therefore, says and declares, that, she was quite as sure of the year she was married, as she was of her husband serving as he did, and, sworn to the best of her knowledge and belief about either. And she farther declares and says, her knowledge of her husband's services, was obtained from him + others alone, and, she is of the opinion, that, he served under Captain Neall as a Corporal, as before stated at the period in her former declaration, that, her marriage took place as she thinks, (no record existing & a military match) in the year 1792, and, she thinks the month of May and on the 18th day of the month, as will appear by other proof, and, that, she lived with the said Tucker until his death in 1846, and, she farther states he was quite old at death, and, was buried in Columbia Co., Georgia.

And she further declares, that to the best of her knowledge he came from North Carolina here in the year 1790 , and, would in all probability have applied for his Pension had he known it, or how, but he was careless about it, and, I am certain he never knew the act of 1832 was in existence under which he could get it, as I am informed, as we lived in an out of the way, wild, & rough country before & at that time.
And I further declare I am indigent and need the Pension, hence, I apply. Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written.
Matilda her Tucker * mark
Stephen Crane S d
I hereby certify Matilda Tucker is a poor woman, a truthful woman, and, her statements entitled to respect & credit, she is, also, physically infirm.
Given under my hand and seal, the day & year above written.
Stephen Crane S d

State of Georgia 3 I, Jemmon Crawford Deputy Columbia County 3. Clerk of the Superior Court for and in said County and State, do hereby certify, that, Stephen Arone was, (and is now,) at the time of taking the declaration and, affidavits attached hereto, a Justice of the Superior Court for and in said County & State, duly authorized to admin- -ister oaths, &c, his signature is genuine & his official acts entitled to full faith & credit. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this the 14 th day of November 1835.
Jemmon Crawford Safi C. C. C.
S S S
See

State of N. Carolina
Comptroller's Department
I Geo. W. Brooks 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 to sundry persons for military service in the Revolutionary war as follows to wit.
John Tucker
Book 24 Page 6 F 8.16.0
" 10 Entry 90501 $55.22 cts 12 months Drf't
of 1782 until the "Journal of Remarks" 2433 "John Tucker served "12 months as Corporal , his account was settled "as private , we admit his claim agree- "ably to his rank. The U States admit our "claim for 4 months in 1781"
In testimony whereof I have here- unto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said office at Raleigh on this the 12th day of October 1855-
Geo. W. Brooks
Comptroller

Washington, D.C. Oct 22 nd 1835
Sir,
I herewith present the declaration of Mrs. Matilda Tucker, of Geo, widow of John Tucker, under act of 7 th July 1838, with certificates of the Comptroller of A.C. shewing service both as a private and Corporal
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully
W. Lumpkin
Wm. J. Minter, Commr. of Pensions

Feb 2, 5/36
Cannot comprehend what new queries in the same case M c
Sir.
I have reviewed your letter of 2 nd Feb, about Mr Wells, and I have also seen the clerk who drew the evidence up. Mr Wells is very aged, and, the rules of your office makes ample allowance for his mental infir- -mit. The clerk says, Wells, says it was near Camden, at Hobk- -irke, and, he thinks it is so said in the evidence, and, it was fought in 1781, & by Greene. These engag- -ments are often erroneously considered synonymous. he thinks, you can as to his entering with Halk, he says it was Pickett. Of the errors exist as you say, the clerk says, they were oversights of his own, and, he will modify them under oath.
Let me call your attention again to the claims of Goodwyn and Richard Jones!
Yours Truly J. D. Ramsay
Feb 18. 1836

Washington DC Nov 19 th 1835
Sir. I herewith enclose an amended declaration of Matilda Tucker, Geo. Atty 9 th July 1838, widow of John Tucker, with an affidavit of Beckham May relating to her marriage, which I hope may be ample favorably considered.
I have the honor to be Very resp y Th. D. Randolph
Hon. J. Miers, Counsel of Russian

Sir,
Your note of the 2 nd inst, has been placed before me by Mr s Lupton, in reference to the Tucker case. I think no more evidence can be had in the case. But allow me to say, our John was a corporal, he was not deserting John, or private John, and, we have fully identified him, but, it is for you to say, whether our case is made out. The amount is not large, but, the old lady needs it. Mr s Lupton & myself have control of the matter of R. W. Gray in toto, who is gone to St. Louis, he is an honest man, but, a man of infinite heart, and quite an invariable subject in chief. He retains his old clients. I will look into the Tucker case more, and will inform Mr s Lupton. but, allow me to call your attention to the cases of Richard Jones, and, Millicent Goodwyn, also, Mill, Blase, & be pleased to give them your early attention, for they are well backed, & clear.

In future you will direct me at Thompson Columbia Co, Georgia on Mr Lumpkin at your own city.
I am in haste
Most Respectfully D. H. Murray
How land Indiana. Feb 14 1836.
Thompson Columbia County Georgia.

Matilda Tucker Ga act 1838
Report
Dodge

In the case of Matilda Tucker, widow of John, of Ga., under act of July 7, 1838, and for arrears under act of 1832, it appears from the testimony taken before the U. S. Commissioner on the examination of H. A. Ramsay - being the oaths of Judge Drenn and Matilda Tucker - that the papers are in the handwriting of H. A. Ramsay, and were deposited by him. that Matilda Tucker never knew or asserted that her husband served in the Revolutionary war - that she was married to him in 1818 or 1819, and that he died in the year 1826 -
June 19, 1856
S. G. Dodge