Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21,545, George Turnley, N.C. Va. Creek War (1813) Old War Ind. File 1263

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C.
Furnley, George
S. 21,545
Va.
Creek War (1813)
CONTENTS
Old War Dept. File 1263

East Tennessee 29.800
George Turnley
of Jefferson Co. in the State of Tennessee who was a Pr. Sergt. Maj. in the company commanded by Captain Fountain of the Regt. commanded by Col. P. Henry in the Virginia mil. line for 6 months Cr. 20 00
2 " Sergt. Major 10 00 $30 00
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of Feb. 1835 and sent to Pierce B. Anderson, Chuckey Bend P.O. Tenn.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 34. 105.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1 st March 35. 15.00
$120.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk Book E-2 Vol. 7 Page 76
Order to pay 13. Nov 1837.

State of Tennessee County of Jefferson ss
June Session 1834
On this 11 th day of June 1834 personally ap- peared in open Court before the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Jefferson County, and State of Tennessee George Turnly, a resident citizen of Jeff- erson County and State aforesaid, aged Seventy two 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, passed June 7 th 1832.
That the Declarant George Turnly, was born on the 30 th August 1762 in Bedford County, State of Virginia, of which he has a record in his family Bible. At four years of age he removed with his father to Botetourt, where he lived until he was Sixteen years old, when he moved to Henry County, Va, where he lived two years, and then moved to Washington County, N.C. now East Tennessee, where he lived two years; and then moved back to Botetourt County, Virginia, where he remained three years, when he moved to what was at that time Greene County, North Carolina now Jefferson County, East Tennessee, where he now lives. At the age of Eighteen years

This Declarant volunteered under Capt John Fountain in Henry County, Va, in the month of June 1780 day not recollected. This body of men was raised to march against the Tories in Rich- Hollow, N. Carolina, who were said to be embodied at that place. There were about 300 men raised in Henry County and Sur- rounding Sections. Captains Haskins and Wells were two of the Captains. The Majors are not recollected. Col Patrick Henry was in Instrumental in gitting up the expedition and giving council and advice in regard to our movements; and was with the expedition but he did not command the men; And this De- clarant believes that Col Williams was the Chief Command of the expedition. Though his recollection is not very distinct as to that. The men were so much divi- ded and detached in the Four, that the Declarant had not sufficient acquaint- ance with the Col Commandant to im- press his name permanently on his mem- ory. The Lieutenant and Ensign are not recollected; Nor are any of the Non Com- -missioned Officers. The place of Rendez- vous was called —— Mills - name of the owner being forgotten. From there we were marched to the Rich- Hollow in North Carolina - Dropping on our route the Marrowbone Creek and other small

Streams - We marched into North Carolina. Before we reached the place where the Tories embodied, they had dispersed. We compelled Tories to take the oath of allegiance. We took two prisoners, who were after taking the oath promising obedience to the State and Congress, were released. We scoured the country on the waters of the Yadkin river. And after having effectually put down and quelled the Tories who had been about to rise in that quarter, we were marched back to Rury County in Virginia, where we were discharged at the Old Store on Smith's River in the month of September 1780. And this declarant at this place received a discharge for a term of three months from his Capt John Fountain. In the following month, November, the Declarant moved with his Father to Washington County, North Carolina, now East Tennessee. When we arrived at the river Nolichucky in Washington County, an expedition was about to march against the Middle-Settlements of the Cherokees under Genl John Sevier. This Declarant immediately volunteered under Captain David M c Call in the month of March 1781 day not recollected. There were three companies on this expedition, about 140 men. Capt Davis commanded one of the companies. The other captain's name is forgotten. The name of the Lieutenant's name is not recollected. The Ensign's name is not recollected, nor are

The names of the Sergeants. The place of Rendezvous was at the mouth of Indian Creek opposite to Greasy Cove on Clinch River in Washington County, then N. Carolina. Genl John Sevier here took the command of us. Major John M c Call. The first night we encamped on the other side of the Bald Mountain, on the other side of the Swainno. That night we were marched after resting a few hours to the head waters of the Holston River, to a town of the Indians, which we attacked, and killed seventeen Indians and took twenty eight prisoners. One of our men only was wounded at this place. We destroyed the town. Thence we were marched successively to several towns, which we attacked and destroyed. In one of the towns Captain Davis and Lt Bond were killed. No other men were killed. We were marched back to Washington Co. from the first town, that we had entered, and we were discharged in the Greasy Cove by our Captains. And this Declarant received a written  verbal discharge from his Captain David McTear. Capt McTear gave written discharges for a term of three months to those men that applied to him afterwards. But this Declarant never obtained one, though the men, engaged in this expedition, were paid by the State of N. Carolina; But Declarant was not in a situation to attend, when a Committee was appointed by the Legislature of North Carolina, to settle with the men. The

Declarant served in this expedition a term of three months. In the month of August 1782 Declarant volunteered upon Captain John Clark to go in an expedition against the Chero- kee Towns on the Tennessee river - the Chief of which was Chuskamoguh. There were 300 men in this expedition under Genl. John Sevier. Captain Beane was a Captain. The Lt and Ensign of our Comp y are not recollected. The Declarant was appointed by Genl. Sevier Sergeant Major and served in that capaci- -ty in this expedition. Captains Crow and Copeland were Capt s in this expedition. The place of Rendezvous was Jonesborough, the County town of Washington County, from which place we were marched along the war path, which crossed the French Broad river at the War Ford and the Pigeon River at the War ford - Thence on the Indian War path by what is now called Sevierville, the forks of Pigeon river, to Boyd's Creek, where Declarant recollects that an encampment was made. The preceding encampments not being recollected. Thence we crossed Little river and Pistol Creek, at the place where Maryville now stands. Thence, by Baker's Creek, to Chota Old Ford, where we encamped on the other side of the Tennessee - river. Thence we marched across Tennessee river and New River river, and

the Conasauga and Shoemake creeks on to the Chickamauga Town on the Tennessee river. We found the Town evacuated; we destroyed the town. We marched to Willis' town, which we destroyed. Then we marched against and destroyed sev- -eral towns. We took a few prisoners and killed two Indians. We lost no men. From Willis town, we were marched back the same route, that we had gone down, and were dis- -charged in Jonesborough in the month of Nov- -ember, day not recollected, in the year 1782. Having served out a tour of three months. We were verbally discharged, and this De- -clarant never received a written discharge for either of his tours, and never applied to his Captain for them. The reason for his not applying for his discharges to his Captain, was, that he was engaged im- -mediately after his second tour and after his third tour in wagoning to Baltimore and was absent when the men were settled with. The Declarant served three tours of three months each during the Revolutionary war. There was no regular pay He has served sev- -eral tours since against the Indians for which he receives makes no claim. During the late war, he served as Sergeant Major in Capt Copeland's Company, in the 2nd

Regiment of Troupa Militia - employed against the Creek Indians. In this Service the Decla- rant was disabled and is now receiv- -ing a pension as an Invalid Soldier of the late War. Declarant has been in- formed that he is not excluded from the benefit of the act of June 4 th 1832 on account of his being an Invalid Pensioner. The Declarant has no documentary evidence of his service and knows of no person living by whom he could prove all his services. Li- dence Lane is now living in Jefferson Co. and receiving a pension as a Revolutionary Soldier, and could prove one town. But Declarant does not now recollect any person living by whom the others could be proved. The Declarant makes no claim to any other pension than this - besides his pension as an Invalid Soldier of the late War. If the construction of the act of June 4 th 1832 will not admit this claim, Declarant does not wish to relinquish his pension as an Invalid. Declarant declares that his name is not on the pension roll, except as an Invalid Pensioner.
G. Turnley
Sworn to and Subscribed in Open Court this 11 th day of June 1834.
Joseph Hamilton Davis

We Andrew Goss a Clergyman resident in the County of Jefferson, and State of Tennessee and Henry Helm and James Bradford resident citizens of the same County and State, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Geo. Turnley, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be Seventy two years of age; that he is respected and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that Opinion.
Andrew Goss Clergyman Sworn to and Subscribed { in Open Court this 11 th day { Henry Helm of June 1834. { James Bradford
Joseph Hamilton

31. 6. 23
George Farley Sawyer
for 1780 pr 1 Supt 100 in 8 m. P. 6 m. 20. 100 in 10. 100 in 30.
can only allow 2 m. last tuesday last arrived in 185. to 1000 miles last year
Richard B. Anderson Chuckey Barren Ver.

• Affidavit of Tidence Lane Esq State of Tennessee } County of Jefferson } ss
On this 30 th day of September 1834 personally appeared before Alexander M c Donald a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Jefferson and State of Tennessee, Tidence Lane, a resident citizen of Jefferson County and State aforesaid, and made oath in due form of law; That he served as an for a  Officer in Captain Thomas Hardiman's Company of Militia, in an Expedition under General John Sevier, against the Cherokee Indians in the fall of the year 1782, and that he is now a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States under the Act of June 7 th 1832. That he is well acquainted with George Turnly, a resident citizen of Jefferson County and State of Tennessee, who applied at the June Sessions 1834 of the County Court of Jefferson County, for a pension under the Act of June 7 th 1832; and who has subscribed and sworn to a declaration for that purpose, now exhibited and read to Affiant  me , in which the said Turnly has set forth his service for a tour of three months, as Sergeant Major in the expedition above mentioned under Gen l Sevier in the fall of

1782 against the Cherokee Indians. That the said George Turnley is the Identical George Turnley who volunteered for said Expedition in the month of August 1782 under Captain John Clark; That the said George Turnley was appointed Sergeant Major by Genl. Sevier and he served in that Office throughout said Expedition, the same being a tour of three months. The said Turnley being discharged with the other men in the month of November 1782. in the town of Lousborough.
Sworn to and Subscribed Sidene Lane this 30 th day of Septm r 1834 before me.
Alex d McDonald Justice of the peace For Jefferson County
State of Tennessee } County of Jefferson } ss
I, Alexander M c Donald a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Jefferson and State aforesaid, hereby certify that Sidene Lane , who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing Affidavit, is a credible and reputable Witness, and that his Statement is entitled to credit; That the said Sidene

Lane is a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and that he is unable by reason of bodily infirmity to attend Court.
Alex d McDonald Justice of the Peace for Jefferson County
State of Tennessee, Jefferson County I, DeWitt Hamilton Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the County and State aforesaid, do certify, that Alexander M c Donald Esq. who has attested the signature and oath of Tidence Lane to the foregoing affidavit, and has signed the above certificate, is now and was at the time of attesting and signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Jefferson and State of Tennessee, duly commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such, and that his signature and attestation are in his own proper hand writing.
Given under my hand and seal of Office at Office in Paudridge the 6 th day of October 1834 DeWitt Hamilton Clerk of Jefferson County

State of Tennessee County of Jefferson
Sum Sepiuns 1834
I. Joseph Hamill, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Lafayette County and State aforesaid, hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Orig- inal proceedings of Said Court, in the matter of the application of George Turnley for a revision.
Given under my hand and Seal of Office, at Office in Dan- -dridge, the 11th day of June 1834.
Joseph Hamilton Lee of Jefferson County

State of Tennessee County of Lippson
June Session 1834
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certify, that it appears to them that Andrew Gys who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the County of Lippson, and that Henry Helm and Genl. James Bradford who have also signed the same are resident citizens of Lippson County, that they are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
William Hill Jas. Thornton William Barton

State of Tennessee! July 2 nd 1824
Jefferson County } This day Before me William —
Taylor an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County personally appeared George Turnley and made oath of in due form (As follows) (To wit)
In the year of one thousand eight hundred and thirteen
I went a campaign against the Creek Indians as a volunteer from Jefferson County under the command of Genl. John Cooke Colonel William Lillard &c — and was attached to Captain Gadsden's Co. of Vol. Inf. and that I served as Sergeant Major and about the twenty fifth or sixth of December 1813 when we went to Fort Strother I volunteered to go and assist in defeating an Indian Encampment at some distance from us and after obtaining permission I started In company with others commanded by Major Bond from West Tennessee — we progressed to a stream of water called (I think) Cohaubah which perhaps if I mistake not leads in to the Black Warrior. Those on foot having to wade I started with the rest the water being cold To gather with the fatigue I had undergone Being some upwards of fifty years of age I was so benumbed so much that it was with some difficulty I could make my way and a sunken log lay in my way crossing,

Which when I attempted to stride I slipped and Came down on the said log in such a way as to produce Great pain which proceeded from a rupture then Received But was not then well enough acquainted with the nature of my injury as to know at that time what it was And on reaching the bank I was compelled to Recline in a recumbent  Reclining  position and after Refreshing myself by a little rest untill the Troops resumed their March I went on but soon found my injury was serious But our Route being nearly over I went on and participated In alarming the Indians But we did not kill any They having taken the alarm a little time soon made Their Escape in to a cane Brake hard by We then Returned to camp which I with some con- siderable pain was able to reach and on making my Complaint known to Captain William Hamilton a very Intimate friend of mine from Grainger County who professed some surgical knowledge he told me it was a rupture I had better not think my  of returning  to camp  return home as soon as as soon as my time of service was over (which (untill the Receipt of said Rupture) I did not intend to do He Captain Hamilton remained in camp & was after my wards killed at a battle with the Creek Indians fought on the day of day of January in 1814 at _____

But previous to said Battle at and about the time of my arrival our troops three months volunteer started home wards But I was compelled to procure a furlough
A to Enable me to get home Since which time I have Laboured constantly under the the said complaint or Rupture which I never had nor felt before the time alleged, and which Rupture I did then and there receive as alleged while performing what I did there and do yet believe to have been my duty as a soldier of the united States in active Service — and since the Receipt of said injury I
For a long time did not intend to ask for a pension being (as I thought) able to live without it.
But through bodily disability Occasioned by said Rupture and some other Misfortunes I have become so much behind hand that it appears very difficult for me
To procure the necessarys of life for myself and family which consists of my wife and Seven Children Not being able to perform labour enough to
Support them And Believing that I am entitled by the acts of Congress to a pension I have the motives (and for the reasons) before stated I now ask
that it be I am not on any pension Roll in the united States
Sworn to and subscribed before me the date first above written Wm Taylor Justice of the peace for Jefferson County
Yrs, Turnley (Seal)

State of Tennessee } October the 5 th day 1824
Jefferson County. } This day before me William Taylor an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared George Turnley and made oath that in addition to the foregoing he (wisher 3) has to state that he started and performed the said term of duty according to the following discharge which he obtained from his captain in these words (viz)
I do hereby certify that George Turnley has served in the grade of sergeant major in the second Regiment of East Tennessee volunteer militia commanded by Colonel William Lillard on an expedition of against the Creek Indians from the 12 th of October 1813 till the 4 th day of February 1814 both days included and is hereby Honorably  honourably discharged =ged Yashus Capland Capt
And that the last roll the way he received was for that time and was received of Mr. J. H. Windle in Knoxville on the day of  14th 15 th before me subscribed W m Taylor Justice of the Peace Geo. Turnley (Seal)

State of Tennessee July the 2 nd 1824 Jefferson County
It is hereby Certified that George Hurnley
Sergeant Major attached to the company of Captain Yachers Co pland in the Second Regiment of East Tennessee volunteer Militia commanded by Genl. Peter
Cooke in 1813-14  in the the is rendered incapable of performing the duty of a soldier by reason of a wound or an injury inflicted while he was actually in the service aforesaid and in the line of his duty
viz) By satisfactory Evidence & accurate Examination It appears that on the — day of December 1813 being Engaged in the service aforesaid & in the line of his duty at or near a place called Black Black
Warrior or a branch thereof In the creek station He Received a Rupture of an Intestine into his Scro- tum which is called by Surgeons Scrotal Hernia and is there by not only incapable of for Military duty But in the opinion of the under signed is wholly or Totally disabled From obtaining his subsistence without
By manual Labour Sworn to & subscribed before me the date above written W m Taylor Justice of the peace for J. County
Henry Helms M.D. William P. M c or row Atty

State of Tennessee (Subj. the 2 nd day 1821. Jefferson County) This day before me W m Taylor an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County personally appeared Zacharias Copeland and made oath in due form. (as follows) In the year eighteen hundred thirteen I served a term of duty on a Champaign against the Creek Indians and had the command of a company of Volunteers from Jefferson Coun- ty in the second Regiment of the E. Tennessee Volunteers Militia Commanded by Col. W m Lillard under Gen l John Tipton. And that Geo. Turner served in grade of Serj. Maj. and was attached to my company and was then, as I believe a stout hearty man of his age, which was I think, some upward of sixty years, and performed his duty well as far as I could judge, and further that while we were encamped at Fort Strother, about the 26 th of December in said year of 1813 the said Geo. Turner did volunteer to go and assist in surprising or defeating an Indian encampment, at or near the Black-Wa- ter, which rout lasted four or five days, he started in company with Capt. Hammetton and others in all three companies two of foot and one of Horse. Commanded by Maj. Conn from West Tennessee. They returned according to order and on said route, crossing one of the Coahatchee a branch of the Black Water I have reason to (and do really) think and believe the said Turner did receive a damage or injury commonly called a rupture and shortly after his return to Camp did actually purchase a nag of low price to enable him to return home. I have been a near neighbour to said George Turner many years and am well acquainted with him and do firmly be- lieve the complaint of a rupture which the said Turner now labo- -ring under was received on that route and while performing the

The same and while in the line of his duty and in the service of the United States. And from my long and intimate acquaintance with the said Turnley before said rent I have good reason to believe, and do verily believe that no such complaint did exist previous to said rent and have reason to believe and do verily believe that the said George Turnley does labour under Great bodily disability occasioned by said injury ever since that time And further this deponent sayeth not Yale Copland
Sworn and Subscribed to before me this 2 d of July July 1824
W m Taylor Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee } August 9 th day 1824
Jefferson County } This day before me William - Taylor an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared Col. Parmenas Taylor and Made the following Certificate (So Wit)
I have been for thirty or thirtyfive years Intimately acquainted with George Turnley whose signature appears to one of the foregoing affidavits and that in the said term he the united states Turnley has served A two campaigns under my command against the Cherokee Indians
Since added When I was a Captain one campaign we went commanded by Colonel since Brigadier Genl George Doherty & one under Maj. Hugh Beard and I am well authorized from my own knowledge of him to say that In the army his character is that of a Brave and Intrepid. Soldier (both dutiful and Patriotic) and at home he is (and has been during all my acquaintance with him)
A very Industrious sober man and a good and Peaceable Citizen and I do verily believe that previous to the last ten or twelve years of our acquaintance no such complaint as a rupture did afflict him as I had very good opportunities to know or hear of it

- And about Ten or Twelve years back he went out on a campaign against the creek Indians under the command of Genl. John Locke I believe -
And ever since his return there has been (In my opinion) considerable appearance of Bodily disability and having seen & Examined his statements in his af- fidavit concerning the receipt of the alledged rupture I do believe the statements made by him to be Correct and true and I do farther believe that the said Turnley is a man Entitled to full credit both on oath and other wise
I believe for a few years past the said Turnley has been In declining circumstances and through his bodily disability To gather with some other misfortunes his situation is in my opinion very hard and difficult
Sworn to and subscribed before me
W m Taylor Justice of the peace for Jefferson County the date above
Parmenas Taylor

State of Tennessee } October 14 th day 1824 Jefferson County } This day before me William Taylor an acting Justice of the peace in & for said county personally appeared Genl George Doherty And made oath as follows (To wit)
I George Doherty have been acquainted with George Turinley whose signature appears to one of the foregoing Affidavits for upwards of thirty years and do hereby certify that he has served over or more A campaigns under my command against the Cherokee Indians and from my own knowledge of his character I do feel author- ized to say he was a firm Faithful & Intrepid Soldier Both dutiful and persevering and also Stout and laborious Neither flinching nor failing in time of fatigue but was rendered a very desireable companion in the army by his Bravery in danger and his activity Industry and Sobriety on fatigue - (and farther) That I have reasons (Satisfactory to me) to believe that no such com- plaint

=plaint as a rapture Then afflicted him as I Believe no man in camp with that complaint could do his duty as he did Nor yet would any man volunteer and serve his country So Faithfully and So Frequently as he did I know of his doing If he did labour under such a complaint.
I also Certify That at home his character is that of an honest soldier and Industrious man of Truth and from my long and Inti- mate acquaintance with him I feel Bound to believe any statements he makes whether on oath or not
Sworn to and subscribed before me the date above written
Geo. Doherty Seal
Wm Taylor Justice of the Peace for Jefferson County

State of Tennessee } October 4 th day 1824 Jefferson county } To all to whom these
signatures & certificates shall come know ye That we  I W m Taylor an acting Justice of the peace in & for the county aforesaid having been for a number of year well ac- quainted with George Turnley Gas Captain Gas Copland Colonel Parmenas Taylor Genl George Doherty - and also the physicians - whose signatures appears to their respective affi- davits hereunto prefixed & from very long and intimate acquaintance with the individuals (who have certified for the s d George Turnley in the foregoing affidavits) I do believe them to be men of veracity & worthy of confidence The said Taylor & Doherty are men who have been entrusted with the management of public matters both in the legislative & Military departments and have acquitted themselves with honor and public applause I have seen their statements in the foregoing affidavits and am bound to believe —

= then to be true as well as any others they would make and with capt Copland whom  whom am acquainted also & believe him to be a man of un- -variable truth and honesty & a man whose services Military services has called forth the Respects of his acquaintances whom I also know that they have all been for a long time acquainted with The George Tournley the applicant in the foregoing affidavit & petition and I have also been for a number of years well acquainted with the said Tournley & do verily believe him to be a man of truth & honesty - & from his character & that of the others which have certified on oath concerning his complaint whom I have not any doubt but what he Tournley Received (& labours under) the said rupture as set forth in his affidavit - whom I am also acquainted with Doctors Wm Moore & Thos. H. Anderson who first Examined & certified for the said applicant I do believe them both to be very skillfull men & very Reputable in their profession of Physical knowledge & practice also whom am acquainted with whom William S. S. Morrow and Henry Helms whose certificates is affixed here unto and do believe them

-to be of Reputable Physicians in this county where they all practise physic & have done (some for a greater & some for a less term of years witness my hands this date above written
W m Taylor Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee
Joseph Hamilton Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarters sessions of Tipton County do certify that William Taylor Esquire whose signature appears to the annexed and foregoing affidavits and certificate is an acting Justice of the peace in & for Tipton County, duly commissioned therefor and that full faith & credit is given & due to all his Official acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of my Office at Office in Danville the 11 October A.D. 1821. Joseph Hamilton C.M.
State of Tennessee
Robert McFarland Esq. Pending Justice of the Court of Pleas & quarters sessions of Tipton County do certify that Joseph Hamilton whose signature is to the foregoing certificate is Clerk of said Court, that his appointment as such is in due form of law & that full faith & credit ought to be given to his official acts as such. Given under my hand this this 17 th day of October 1821 Robert McFarland Pending Justice of the Peace

November 24, 1934
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Mr. T. F. Turley 216 Fidelity Building Memphis, Tennessee
GEORGE TURNLEY S. 21545 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 21545, based upon the Revolutionary War service of George Turnley in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
George Turnley, son of Mary, was born August 30, 1762, in Bedford County, Virginia, and when about four years old, moved with his father, whose name is not stated, to Botetourt County, Virginia, where he lived until about sixteen years of age, then moved to Henry County, Virginia.
George Turnley enlisted in Henry County, Virginia, in June, 1780, and served three months in Captain John Fountaine's company, Colonel Williams' Virginia regiment, in an expedition against the Tories to Rich Hollow, North Carolina.
He moved in November, 1780, to Washington County, North Carolina (later East Tennessee), and in March, 1781, enlisted in Captain David McNabb's company, Colonel John Sevier's North Carolina regiment, and served three months in an expedition against the Cherokee Indians. He enlisted in August, 1782, served three months as sergeant major in Captain John Clark's company, Colonel John Sevier's regiment in an expedition to the Cherokee towns on the Tennessee River. He was in frequent skirmishes with the Indians in which several of their towns were destroyed.
After living about two years in Washington County, North Carolina, he moved back to Botetourt County, Virginia, where he lived about three years and then moved to Greene County, North Carolina (later Jefferson County, Tennessee).

George Turnley served in 1795 or 1796, three months in Captain Peter Bryant's company, and assisted in building the first blockhouse at South West Point.
He enlisted October 14 or 15, 1813, served as sergeant major in Captain Zachous Copland's company of Tennessee militia against the Creek Indians, and on a march December 25 or 26, 1813, from Fort Strother to an Indian encampment, in crossing a stream he fell over a sunken log causing a rupture which rendered him unfit for duty and was discharged February 8, 1814.
On account of disability resulting from the above-noted injury, he was allowed pension on his application executed July 2, 1824, at which time his post office address was Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War, on his application executed June 11, 1834, while a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee.
George Turnley married at the age of twenty-eight years; his wife and seven children were referred to in 1824, but no names were given.
The soldier died September 3, 1848, in Jefferson County, Tennessee, and his administrator was John C. Turnley, of Dandridge in that county, no relationship shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Order to pay 13. Nov 1837.
No. 210. " "
East Tennessee.
George Tunley.
Sergeant Major
Captain Copeland's company of the 2 d Reg t Tennessee Militia in service of the U.S.
Ratio of disability, Total
Date of closing discharge, 3 15 th December 1827 testimony
Inscribed on the roll of East Tennessee at eight dollars per month, to commence on the 15 th December 1826.
Certificate of pension issued the 12 th of Jany 1827 and sent to the Hon: John Cooke House of Representatives
Arrears to 4th
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1827 $21-44
$21-44
Act 26 th of April

Mr. South
Recd Oct 13 1824
John C. Calhoun
Secy of War
Washington City
Finch Mr. Hill
Am. 10. Nov. 1824
John Williams, Pineville, Tenn.
Yours

Morristown, Octo. 22 d 1824.
Sir
I enclosed to you yesterday or the day before the evidence in support of the claim of Geo. Tarmley to a pension. The name of the Paymaster who last paid Mr. Tarmley was inserted in the affidavit as the information derived from me. I am yet of opinion that J. H. Wendell is the Paymaster who paid the costs to which Mr. Tarmley was attached. But several persons have suggested that Mr. Kingsley was the Paymaster. As we have no data to ascertain absolutely who was the Paymaster as this mistake of fact has proceeded from me I have thought it proper to give the foregoing explanation.
Yours respectfully
John Williams
Rev. Mr.
C. Colcham

Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office Nov. 10 th 1824
I Certify that on a Muster Roll of Capt. Zachery Copland's Company of Tennessee Militia in a Regiment commanded by Col. William Lillard from the 8 Oct. 1813 to the 8 Feb. 1814, George Turnley appears to have been Mustered present as Sergt. Major, having entered the Service the 15 October 1813 ; And on the Pay. Roll of said Company for said period it is remarked opposite his name, "Sergt. Major paid on Genl. Staff." -
On a Muster Roll of the Field & Staff Officers of Tennessee Militia, Com. manded by Col. William Lillard from the 14 Oct. 1813 to the 8 Feb. 1814, George Turnley appears to have been Mustered as Sergt. Major having entered the Service the 14 October 1813 , And

he was paid his pay in full on the Receipt- Roll from the 14 October 1873 to the 8 Feby 1874 the expiration of Service. No remarks of his having been injured in Service appears on the Rolls - see also of A. Kingsley Abb. R. nos 415 & 452. S
Cornby Statement Det.
Richardson
To the Pension office War Dept.

State of Tennessee Jefferson County
This day personally appeared James Reeves before me George Sehorn an acting Justice of the peace for sd County. - and made oath that. he had a conversation with Mr George Turnley. concerning the nature of a rupture and said Turnley stated that he had got ruptured when a boy. & that he was a driving of cattle. & that in descending he this large one was in crossing a log through him on the pommel of his saddle which was the cause of the above mentioned rupture, & that he sd Turnley also stated that he got relief by swinging himself up in to a ladder. & relieving his bowels at the same time with his hands. & that he has accost only had to wear a truss ever since This deponent also states that. this is the identical turnley of this county who has, as he is informed lately applied for a pension. and that he dare not do this out of malice or envy. but purely for the publick welfare
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 12 day of November 1844
George Sehorn
James Reeves
an acting Justice of the peace for sd County

State of Tennessee Jefferson County
This day personally appeared George Gygger before me George Schorn an acting Justice of the peace for sd County. & made oath that he has been acquainted with George Turnley (a late applicant for a position in sd County) for upwards of thirty years or thereabouts. & laudable some time previous to the late election that sd Turnley stated to this deponent that he had got up tired when a boy by running a horse after some cattle, and that his horse threw him on the pavement of his saddle and that he sd Turnley has since  has showed sd deponent the rupture
This deponent also states that he has lived a near neighbor to Mr. Turnley for nearly thirty years, and that he does not do this out of envy or malice but purely for the publick wellfair & to put a stop to further fraud & disas- trous
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12 th day of November 1824 George Schorn his George Gygger acting Justice of the peace for sd County

State of Tennessee Jefferson County
This day personally appeared Samuel Carson before me George Schorr an acting Justice of the peace for said County... and made oath that he has been acquainted with George Turley for upwards of thirty years & have lived a near neighbor to said Turley for upwards of twenty years of that time. & that he hired said Turley boy (some few years ago) that when he was a boy that he said Turley was a driver of cattle and that his horse threw him either on the point of his saddle or on the ground... as well as his recollection being thrown by his horse jumping a log in descending a hill which threw him very hard. he said Turley also states to defendant that he then returned home in great agony & that in order to relieve him of the excruciating pain he thought of getting relief by suspending himself by the feet to a ladder with his head downwards by which means he succeeded in throwing  releasing  back his bowels. This deponent also states that he did not do it out of any malice or prejudice but partly for the Publick Welfare.

under a deep sense of duty which he owes to his country as a citizen. to put a stop to Publick fraud & imposition and further this deponant saith not sworn to & subscribed this this 12 th day of November 1824
C.S.B. This deponant also states that the above named George Turnley is the identical Turnley. who (As he is informed) has made application for a pension plate
George Sehorn
Sam l Carson
an acting Justice of the peace for said County
State of Tennessee
I Joseph Hamilton Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions of Dyer County do certify that George Sehorn Esquire whose signature appears to the above and annexed affidavit is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County duly commissioned sworn & that full faith & credit is given & due to all his official acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of my Office at Office in Samburg the 17 th November 1824.
Joseph Hamilton CLR

Newport R.I. } Free December 24 Honorable John S. Barber Secretary of War Washington City
Recd. Jan'y 11 1826

Jefferson County Dec. 24- 1825
Dear Sir
It appears that George Turnley of this County is still trying to get a petition from the United States, notwithstanding the rebutting evidence that was sent on, last year. I understand that he has obtained an affidavit from William McFarland. I wish you to enquire of Judge White who is now in Congress from this State. the character of said McFarland. I wish you to send me a copy of George Turnley's oath. and if you would

wish to have any more evidence sent on - if you will let me know I can send a sufficiency - to shew that he is not worthy of the claim which he asks - and it would be wrong that the United States should be imposed upon - Very Respectfully &c
Richard Gregory
J D

Newport Tenn. } June 8 th 1826
Rec d 20 June 1826
Hon James Barlow
Secretary of War Washington City
George Thompson J. C. French C. C. Vanhook J. H. Henning June 20. 1826

State of Tennessee } 22 May 1826 Lefferson County }
Mr Secretary Sir In October 1824 was inclosed by colonel John Williams of Knoxville To your depart- =ments, Evidence in support of the claim of George Turnley To a pension, and from a copy of your answer to him (Williams) which copy I Recieved through the agency of of Genl Cocke in March 1825 I learn that the claim was rejected on the 10th November 1824 for reasons stated in said letter
I then proceeded to take the affidavits of Lieut William McFarland Then of Knox County before James Park Esqr and the affidavit of Capt John Roper of this county before Randolph Sasseen Esqr and the affidavit of Colonel William Lillard of Monroe County before George C Harris Esqr all duly Taken and certified according to law The object of which was to obviate the claim objections to the claim of George Turnley stated in your letter —
They were inclosed by col. John Williams from Knoxville Tenn in July 1825- and accompanied by a letter from Genl Alexander Anderson To the Secretary on that subject —
a communication of the result was requested To col. Williams at Knoxville
But before he gave me any account of the matter he set out for the city of Washington and supposing that he had recieved no account from your department on that subject —

Subject (Or if he had, Through hurry of business had mislaid & forgotten it) I thought proper to write to again to Gen Cooke - -
I did so in decemlier last I think - and Recieved in April 1826 his answer accompanied by a copy of your letter to Col. Williams in 1824 precisely word for word with the answer I Recieved in 1825 and making no mention of at all of the last three affidavids of McFarland - Raper & Lillard -
Now Sir I live at a great distance and am unable to come and see to the business -
I therefore want you to re examine the papers and look over the matter and let me know
(If these last mentioned affidavids has come to hand) the result The result - and if they have not please to let me know that -
Direct to Sandridge Tenn in Jefferson County Tenn and you will very much oblige Not your friend only
But a friend -
- To his country
To the Hon.
James Barbour Secretary of war
J. G. Turnley

George Turnley, Inw d act 24 Apr. 1816.
(Sent to W.H. Mill)
Hon. J. Cocke H. R. rec d Dec. 9. 1826

State of Tennessee } November 10 th 1826 Simpson County } This day before me John Burnett one of the acting Justices of the peace for said County personally appeared Col. John Piper and made oath in the form as follows
In the latter end of the year 1813 I went a campaign from Simpson County against the Creek Indians, and had the command of a Com- pany of volunteers in the Second Regiment of East Tennessee Volunteers Militia under the command of Col. William Sillard. I was acquainted with George Turely of Simpson County who went out on the same route & was attached to Capt. Gaskins Company in the same Regiment and while we were encamped at Fort Strother about the 26 th of December 1813. I know that the said George Turely started out with others for the purpose of surprising & defeating an Indian encampment at no great distance from us, I was well acquainted with the said Turely when he started and for a considerable time before, saw often a very few days after they returned and from the acquaintance I had had with Turely some marks struck with the appearance of bad health I saw in him and although him & myself had not been at a very good understanding for a few days previous to his departure. But he being an old man and a man I had respected I was induced to enquire for his health & on his telling me he was not very well I asked him what was the matter his reply was this I got hurt

on a log crossing a stream of water he the said Turnley did not tell me any thing more at that time about his injury but from his appearance I was impressed with a belief that he was hurt. I think I think he did not even find a way of the third return from that route until the Regiment started home, during which time Turnley appeared unwell & was talked of among those of his acquaintance as being unwell and was somehow procured a horse to ride home. I understand by a letter purporting to be a copy of a letter written by J. S. Edwards to Col. John Williams of Knoxville Tennessee in which it was stated that on the Muster Roll, during the time of Turnley's service his name is in no instance omitted. Nor is he returned as disabled. This must have been owing to the confusion and hurry of business in the Regiment preparing and fixing for their March home as we remained but a few days in service after Turnley's illness, for I do know that his indisposition was very pro- nounced to any man well acquainted with him. To say he did not perform his duty I cannot for it has been so long I am not recollected distinctly, but I should at all times be likely from the impression made on my mind at that time from his appearance that he did not. The reports during our service after Turnley's return from the route before mentioned was very inaccurate, and certainly made out in my opinion and there was so little attention paid to it as a result of the hurry and confusion almost inse- parable from the returning of Militia, since that time I have been well acquainted with said

Turnley and have heard him say he got hurt on Rupture (crossing) a sunken log on the route before mentioned and his appearance when he returned, his statements to me then and his account since of the matter together with the constants in regard of his ability all correspond so well that I have no doubt of the existence of the alleged rupture nor have I any doubt of its originating at that time and place as stated in his appearance. I have had good opportunities to know & as know the said Turnley to be a broken man, and I believe him to be a man of strict truth and honesty and a man whom formed public opinion accords, attention.
John Raper
Sworn to & subscribed before me this day & date above written
John D'Arville J. Peace
I John D'Arville one of the acting Justices of the peace in & for the county of Jefferson and State of Georgia do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with W. John Raper who made the foregoing affidavit and believe him to be a man of good character, to whom credit is due & ought to be given to what he would state on oath and that he has been in all his ability that would render him incompetent to be a witness in any court of justice. Given under my hand the 10 th of November 1826
J. D'Arville
Justice of the peace for Jefferson County in the State of Georgia

State of Tennessee } This 9 day of June in the year of our Monroe County } Lord 1826 before me Geo E Harris one of the Justices of the peace in and for said county personally ap- peared Col d William Lillard and made oath as follows (To wit) In the year eighteen hundred thirteen I went a campaign from Cocke County in this State against the Creek Indians, And had the com- mand of the second regiment of Volunteers from East Tennessee under the command of Gen d John Cocke &c George Turnley was Sarg t Majs t to said regiment, and about the Twenty sixth of December 1813 he obtained leave of absence from the Regiment and Volunteered to go and assist in defeating some Indians Who after being absent a few days he (Turnley) returned to my regi- ment and appeared very unwell, And the adjutant Thomas Nolan made complaint to me that Turnley did not do his duty but that he the Nolan had to do it. And Turnleys excuse to me was that he was not able. I did not find out particularly what did ail him, but was well satisfied that something was the matter with Turnley In a very few days after Turnleys return to camp the regi- ment started home And by being Volunteers claimed so much liberty on their way that it was almost impossible to govern them at all. I have understood, that Geo Turnley has since made application for a pension, And the objection to his claim appears to be (from J. S. Edwards of Knoxville letter to Col d John Williams Tennessee date the 10 th of Nov r 1824) that on the muster-rolls his name (Turnleys) is in no instance omitted nor is he return as dis- abled, I do believe that there was not more than between two & five days from his return and our start for home during which time there was considerable preparations making amongst the sol- diers as well as the officers and little attention paid to the morning roll through which inattention great inaccuracies might, and likely did happen in other cases as well as the one referred to of Turnleys I know that on our way home the Regiment was so much scattered both day and night, that it would have been impossible for any report to be made only by guess I do believe from what I saw, that Turnley was unwell during his service after the said expedition And having been long, and well acquainted with Capt s Zachary Hiland, Parmenus Taylor, Gen d Geo Schoeny &c &c

who have certifyd on oath concerning his complaint, and knowing that they have had good opportunities to know and be well acquainted with the said Turnley. I do believe their statements to be correct, and am bound to believe any they would make Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9 day of June 1824 Geo C Harrell Justice of the peace
Wm Gilliland Seal Coll of 2 nd ridg int at that time
State of Tennessee Sec. I William S. Blair Clerk of the court of Pleas and Quarter sessions of the county of Monroe do certify that George C. Harrell before whom the foregoing certificate or affidavit appears to have been sworn sworn to, was at the time of the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county of Monroe, duly commissioned and sworn, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his official acts as such Seal Given under my hand and private (having no official) seal at office in Tullahoma the 9th day of June 1826 Wm S Blair Clk By Geo M. Foulk R.C.
State of Tennessee } I Louis G. Griffin Chairman of the Monroe County } county court of Pleas and Quarter sessions in and for the county of Monroe do hereby certify that William S. Blair whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is, and was at the time of signing the same the clerk of the county court of Pleas and Quarter sessions for said county of Monroe and that his certificate is in due form and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such Given under my hand and private seal having no public seal at office The 9th day of June 1826 Louis Griffin Chairman of the court S.C.

State of Tennessee } September the 9 th day 1826 Knox County }
This day before me B m W m Nett an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared William H Cunningham of the county and state aforesaid & made oath in due form as follows (To wit):
I William Cunningham being of sound mind and memory do assert and say I have been personally and intimately acquainted with Geo. Turnley of Jefferson County & state aforesaid for thirtyfive years and upwards and in the habits of unreserved friendship & from my own personal knowledge of him the said Geo. Turnley, believe him to be a hearty hail man and has gone through as much laborious toils and fatigue as any man I ever knew, and was frequently ready on any occasion, and actually did exert himself at horse raisings and log rollings and I have seen him exercise himself in different ways and on different occasions in such a manner as would be impossible for any other than a sound man to do
And as it respects the said Geo. Turnley having a Rupture when a boy I confidently believe it to be groundless and absurd - we have been in the habits of intimacy both before and since he was a married man, and we have been stripped naked and swim- ming in the river together a number of times, and I never said any any thing that would evidence such a belief, Neither did I ever hear of him having such a complaint, till since the Campaign against the Creek Indians in the fall of 1813
And from what I have seen and from what I do know, I am confident no such complaint did exist with him previous to said Campaign W m H Cunningham
Sworn to and subscribed
before me
B m W m Nett J.P. for Knox County
State of Tennessee } I Benjamin W m Nett do certify that I Knox County } am well acquainted with William H Cunning- ham whose signature is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit and that he is a man of good character and standing among all those who are acquainted with him and that from my knowledge of his general character full faith and credit is, and ought to be given to what he has said under oath And that he labours under no dis- ability that would render him incompetent to be a witness in any Court of Justice Given under my hand the 9 th day of September 1826
B m W m Nett a justice of the peace for R.C. in the State of Tennessee

State of Tennessee } October 3 rd 1826 Jefferson County } Being requested by my son George Turnley, to State any, and every thing I may know concerning the Origin, and existence of a Rupture, under which he, the said George, now labours; I Mary Turnley of the County and State aforesaid being of sound mind, and memory, do hereby certify, that I am positively sure, that he had no such a Complaint when a boy, and he lived in the same house with his Father, and myself for sixteen years, & his being nursed, and raised by ourselves, without the first thought of, or suspicion of any such Complaint, makes me as sure as I can pos- =sibly be, that he had no such Complaint when first grown. and he lived near and generally with us until he was twenty eight years of age, when he married, and I never heard of such a thing being surmised. And after he married, he  we all lived on the same plantation, for ten or twelve years, and I nursed and attended to him and his wife, through a severe spell of the Bilious fever, (in which they both lay speechless for some time, but finally they recovered,) and through the whole, I never heard of any such Complaint. And ever since - say twenty four or five years, we have lived in the strictest friendship and within the distance of five miles or less, & until the year 1811, I never heard of such a complaint on him And I very well know that at different laborious exercises such as Running, Jumping, wrestling, swimming, walking, climbing, riding, =robing logs, and House raisings, (all of which exercises he appeared very fond of) and was thought to be a very efficient hand, and generally excelled himself on those occasions. And at house raisings, and Log robings, was a very desirable hand on account of his activity, strength, and industry; for a num- =ber of years immediately previous or preceding the Cham- =paign, in the fall of 1813. Yet such a complaint was never talked of, or thought of, to my knowledge. And I think, perhaps in twenty days after his return from the Creek Campaign in 1814, in (January or February) I was informed by the said George of the hurt he had received while out on the said Campaign. And his appearance and ill health ever since, is, and has been very visible And finally from all that has transpired, and from all the circum- =stances that have come under my notice, I can truly say, I am Just as confident as it is possible for me to be of any thing that George Turnley never has such a complaint before the

Champaign in the fall or winter of 1813 Given under my hand and seal this 3 rd day of Octo 1826
Sworn to and subscribed this day and date above written
George Schorn
his Mary X Turnley Deputy
Seal
Justice of the peace for Jefferson county in the State of Tennessee
I George Schorn one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the county of Jefferson in the State of Tennessee do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Mary Turnley whose signature is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate or affidavit and that she is a woman of good character and standing among all those who are ac- quainted with her. And that from my knowledge of her General Character full faith and credit is, and ought to be given to what she would state on oath. And that she labours under no disability that would render her incompetent to be a witness in any court of Justice - Given under my hand the 3 rd day of October 1826
George Schorn
Justice of the peace for Jefferson County in the state of Tennessee

State of Tennessee } On this 12 th day of Octo 1826 personally Sevier County } appeared before me John
Thomas an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid William E. Maples Esq. who being sworn according to law deponeth and saith that he was acquainted with George Turnley of Jefferson County from the year of our Lord 1796 in the fall or winter at which time our acquaintance was first contracted And for about four years I lived on the same plantation with the said George Turnley during which time we were in the habits of friendship without exception, we frequently laboured together in different kinds of work such as chopping, breaking logs, house raisings, and such like kind of laborious exertion, And through all the time of four years labour I never saw any thing that would evidence a belief that the said George Turnley was ruptured, He the said Turnley was an expert hand in a canoe and we took several trips together to Knoxville and back in a canoe which is thought to be ninety miles by water, And he the said Turnley performed each toiler with so much dexterity and ease that it would forbid the least suspicion of any disability like a rupture, we also have been stripped naked, and swimming and bathing in the river together and I never saw anything like a rupture with him the said Turnley. And through all of our acquaintance I did ever think and believe, and do at this present, think and easily believe him to be a man of truth and honesty. — Since the Champaign in the fall of 1813 against the Creek nation, soon after I heard of the said Turnley receiving his injury on that route, and from all that I have seen and from what I do know I am bound to believe the said Turnley got his complaint of a rupture while on that Champaign and not before. and further this deponent saith not
Sworn to and subscribed { before me this day and date above
John C. Cocke
John Thomas acting Justice of the peace for said county I John Thomas one of the Justices of the peace in and for the county of Sevier in the state of Tennessee do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with William E. Maples Esq. whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavit and that he

He is a man of good Character and standing among all those with who are acquainted with him, And that from my knowledge of his General Character full faith and credit is, due and ought to be given to what he would state on oath, and that he labours under no disability that would render him incompetent to be a witness in any court of Justice Given under my hand at this 11 th of October 1826
John Thomas
State of Tennessee
Sevier County
I Josiah Rodgers Chairman of the Court of Pleas and Quarter sessions for the County and State aforesaid do certify that John Thomas before whom  whom signed the foregoing the above Certificate was proven was an acting Justice of the peace at the time there stated and that due faith and credit is due to all his official acts as such. Also that the Clerk of said Sevier County to wit Josiah Rodgers is now no more but Departed this life last evening therefore his Certificate cannot be had Given under my hand and seal this 11 th day of Oct 1826
Josiah Rodgers Chairman of the Court of Sevier County in Tennessee

State of Tennessee Jefferson County
On this 28 28 day of October 1826 personally appeared before me George Doherty an acting Justice of the in and for said County Jacob Denton who being sworn according to law deposes and saith as follows
I Jacob Denton of Jefferson County do hereby certify that I have been personally acquainted with George Turnley of the County and State aforesaid for thirty some three years during which time we have lived in perfect friendship and I have often been engaged where the said Turnley was a hand with others to raise log buildings such as houses, Barns and raking of logs, and I always thought Turnley was a hearty hale man Capable of performing his part in any of the above employments I never had any reason to believe or think that the said Turnley laboured under any disa- bility of body in any way Neither did I ever hear from any other person of the said George Turnley labouring under any disability like a rapture till since the Creek war in the year 1813 And from my acquaintance with the said Turnley and the opportunity I have had to see and know concerning him I could not suppose it would be possible for any man to perform the labours and go through the toils and fatigues as he did having a rapture - I have no reason to think, neither do I believe that the said Turnley had any such a complaint previous to the Creek war and further this deponent saith not
Sworn to and subscribed before me Jacob Denton this day and date above
Geo Doherty an acting Justice in and for Jefferson County
I George Doherty one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the County of Jefferson and State of Tennessee do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Jacob Denton whose signature is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit and that he is a man of good Character and Standing among all those who are acquainted with him And that from my knowledge of his General Character full faith and credit is due, and ought to be given to what he would state on oath, And that he labours under no disability that would render him incompetent to be a witness in any court of Justice. Given under my

my hand and seal this 20 th day of October 1826.
Geo Doherty (Seal) Justice of the peace in and for Jefferson County.
State of Tennessee { On this 1 st day of November 1826 personally Jefferson County { appeared before me John S Burnett one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid George Giger Jun r who being sworn accord- =ing to law deposeth and saith (To wit) I George Giger Jun r have been personally acquainted with George Turnley of Jefferson County and State aforesaid for about thirteen years; that is from the year 1795 to the year 1806 And I never did hear any thing like the said George Turnley having a Rupture and as I grew to manhood I became more intimate with said Turnley, living within the distance of one mile from him on French- =Broad River; And we wrought together while making near about three =thousand Bricks, and in Quarrying Rock. Raising logs, Raising log Houses and barns And clearing of bottom lands, in all these exercises we were frequently and commonly together and in all our acquai- =ntance I never had any cause to suspect that the said Turnley had a Rupture. Neither from any thing I ever saw or heard, either from him- self or any other person: And I do believe (taking into view the nature of things) it would be unreasonable to suppose that George Turnley could have had a Rupture and me not to have known it, or at least, heard of it. And about the year 1806 I moved out of Jefferson County and have seldom seen the said Turnley since. But I do not believe he had any disability like a Rupture dur- =ing our acquaintance. And I can say farther. I always did, and do yet believe, the said George Turnley to be a man of truth, honesty, and of good Character and standing Given under my hand this day and date above.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and date above
George Giger Jun r
J S Burnett
Justice of the peace for Jefferson County
I John S Burnett have no personal acquaintance with George Giger who made the above affidavit but I have no right to disbelieve him from report
J S Burnett

I one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Jefferson in the State of Tennessee do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with George Giger Just whose signature is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit and that he is a man of good character among all those who are acquainted with him and that from my knowledge of his general character full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to what he would state on oath. And that he labours under no disability that would render him incompetent to be a witness in any court of Justice. Given under my hand and seal the day of Nov r 1826
(Seal)
Justice of the peace for Jefferson County in the State of Tennessee
State of Tennessee } Jefferson County } On this 2 nd day of November 1826 before me William Hill one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared John Cowan who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he is well acquainted with George Gurnley, and has been, for about thirty six or thirty eight years and that for about twenty years or more last before the late war we were frequently associated together at log rollings, house raisings, and Barn raisings, and also in jumping, wrestling and other exercises and in all of our acquaintance we have lived in friendship, and most of said time had an intimate and unreserved intercourse, and I never had any reason to suspect said Gurnley for having a Rupture Nor did I ever hear any such thing talked of till since the Creek war Campaign on which he went a volunteer in the latter end of the year 1813. Although we have lived at least thirty five a size years within about four miles of each other and have been in the habits of neighbouring together. And from all that has passed under my observation and from all that I have heard, I am fully of opinion that the said Gurnley had no such complaint as a Rupture before said Campaign in the fall of eighteen hundred thirty. And ever since, in my opinion the said Gurnley labours under the complaint of a Rupture And from my own knowledge of his Patriotic services in his coun- try's cause he does deserve Compensation and I believe it would be right for him to have a pension. and further

And further this deponent saith not Sworn to and sub witness my hand subscribed before me John R. Cowan William Hill Justice of the peace for Jefferson County
I William Hill one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the county of Jefferson in the state of Tennessee do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with John Cowan whose signature is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit, and that he is a man of good Character and standing among all those who are acquain- ted with him And that from my knowledge of his General Character full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to what he would state on Oath And that he labours under no disability that would render him incompetent to be a witness in any court of Justice Given under my hand and seal this 2 nd day of November 1826
William Hill  Justice of the peace S.C.

State of Tennessee } Cocke County } On this 16 th day of October 1826 personally appeared Doctor Thos. Hill Esq. of Sevier County and State aforesaid before me Samuel Jennings an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Cocke & State aforesaid Who being sworn according to law deposeth and saith That he was personally & intimately acquainted with George Turnley of Jefferson County & State of Tennessee about the year 1795 or so at the time of building the first Block House at Southwest point. we lived a three months town in the same company under Capt Peter Bryant a Militia Capt commanded by General John Sevier I do now believe and did then believe and think he was then capable of performing the duties of a soldier and actually did do so in all cases where it came under my notice; we were employed in the term of said three months town; in building said Block House & stock- ading the same he was active laborious and perseverein and I believe him to be a hale sound man Neither did I ever hear from any person of him the said Turnley being debilitated or labouring under any disability of body till since the campaign against the Creek Indians in the year 1813 Neither do I believe that any person could perform the duties and different exer- cises as he the said Turnley did do. Labouring under the complaint of a Rupture I also believe him to be an honest good citizen and a man of truth, and further this deponent saith not
Sworn to and subscribed before me this date above
Thomas Hill
Samuel Jennings Justice of the peace for Cocke County, T. S.
I Samuel Jennings an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Cocke and State of Tennessee do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Doctor Thomas Hill Esq. whose signature is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit, and that he is a man of good Character and Standing among all those who are acquaint- ed with him And that from my knowledge of his general Character full faith and credit is due, and ought to be given to what he would state on oath. And that he labours under no disability that would render him incompetent to be a witness in any Court

Court of Justice — Given under my hand and seal this day and date above October the 16 th 1826
Samuel Jennings (Seal) Justice of the Peace in and for Cocke County
State of Tennessee Cocke County
I William Garrett Clerk of the County aforesaid, certify Samuel Jennings Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit is sworn to, was at the time an acting Jus- tice of the Peace in said said County, under the authority of the State of Tennessee — and that full faith and credit is due to his official acts, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private seal this 6 th day of November 1826.
W. Garrett Clerk
I Isaac Roff Presiding Justice of the County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County of Cocke in the State of Tennessee in room and stead of John Sumner Esq absent certify the foregoing Certificate and attestation of William Garrett Clerk of said County "to be in due form" — Given under my hand this 6 th day of November 1826.
Isaac Roff (Seal) Chairman of said Cocke County

State of Tennessee } This 23 day of October 1826 Joseph Cocke County } appear Joseph Huff of said county De before me Robert Gilliland an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county. And the said Huff being sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he was acquainted with George Turnley of Jefferson County and state aforesaid in the year of our Lord 1781 and that we started together in company with others from Cherokee Creek in Washington County east Tennessee to explore and view the situation of the country on part of French Broad and Big Pedigree which route I think was proposed in August. The nature of said route had a tendency to create considerable intimacy and I did believe the said Turnley was a hath sound man. we were reduced to considerable and situations of fatigue and I never saw any- thing that would cause me to think. that the said Turnley laboured under any disability like a rupture Neither do I believe that that he could have went through the hardships and fatigue that he did, now as he did, having a rupture and never let it be known and further this deponent saith not sworn to and subscribed before me Sworn to and subscribed before me This day and date above Joseph Huff.
Robert Gilliland Justice of the peace in and for County of Cocke Tennessee
State of Tennessee } I Robert Gilliland an acting Justice of the Cocke County } peace in and for the county of cocke and state of Tennessee do hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with Joseph Huff whose signature is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit and that he is a man of good character and standing among all those with whom he is acquainted And that from my knowledge of his general character full faith and credit is and ought to be given to what he would state on oath and that he labours under no disability that would render him in- competent to be a witness in any court of Justice - Given under my hand and seal this 23 rd day of October 1826 Robert Gilliland (Seal) Justice of the peace for 66

State of Tennessee 3 Coche County
I William Garrett Clerk of the County aforesaid, do certify Robert Gilli had before whom the within affidavit is taken and sworn to was at the time an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Coche, under the authority of the state of Tennessee - and that full faith and credit ought of right to be given to his official acts as such - In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my own - his note seal having no seal of Office - at Newport this 6 th day of November 1826.
W m Garrett Clk
I Isaac Riff Presiding Justice of the County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Coche County in the state of Tennessee, in room and stead of John Inman Esquire absent, do hereby certify the foregoing Certificate and attestation of William Garrett Clerk of said Court, "to be in due form" Given under my hand this 6 th day of November 1826.
Isaac Riff (Seal) Chairman Protem

State of Tennessee } December 14 th 1824 Cocke County } October the 14 th
This day before me H on William Gann one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid personally appeared Benjamin Odell Esq r who being sworn in due form according to law deposeth and saith (to wit) I Benjamin Odell have been well acquainted with George Turnley of Jefferson County and state aforesaid for upwards of twenty years and lived eight years preceding the Campaign against the Creek Indians in the fall of 1813 within one & a half miles of the said Turnley. we were at peace and lived in friendship and were occasionally together at different places raising log building such as houses & barns &c he was called a good hand without exception as far as I know or can recollect — My family was somewhat unhealthy some times myself and at times some of the rest and I have often talked with said Turnley about our afflictions which has introduced the subject on complaint in his family and himself he has mentioned about being afflicted with the piles and often with the Colick. But if ever I heard him the said Turnley say any thing about labouring under the complaint of a Rupture I do not recollect it. Neither do I recollect of hearing any other person say that he was afflicted in that way
Upon the whole it does not appear reasonable to me to suppose that any person could go through the labour, toil and fatigue as I know of him & the said Turnley to perform and at the same time to labour under the complaint of a Rupture
And further this deponent saith not
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day above written
Benjamin Odell
William Gann Justice of the peace for Cocke County

I William Gann one of the acting Justices in and for Cocke County and state of Tennessee do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Benjemon Oldell whose signa- ture appears to the foregoing affidavit and that he is a man of good Character and standing among all those with whom he is acquainted And that from my knowledge of his General Character full faith and Credit is due and ought to be given to what he would state on oath and that he labours under no disability that would render him incompetent to be a witness in any court of Justice - Given under my hand and seal at office this 4 th day of October 1826
William Gann Seal Justice of the peace for said County
State of Tennessee Cocke County
I William Garrett Clerk of the County of Cocke in the State of Tennessee certify William Gann Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit is sworn to. was at the time an acting Justice of the Peace in said County and under the authority of the State of Tennessee, and that full faith and credit is due to his official acts as such - In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and own private seal (having no seal of Office) at Newport this 6 th day of Decem- ber 1826.
W. Garrett Clerk

I Isaac Duff Presiding Justice of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County of Rocke in the State of Tennessee in room and stead of John Samuels Esquire absent. certify the foregoing certificate and attesta- -tion of William Garrett Clerk of said County 'to be in due form' Given under my hand this 6 th day of November 1828.
Isaac Duff Chairman Protem

I David Campbell of Jefferson County do hereby certify that I have been well acquainted with Geo. Turnley for about thirty five years or upwards. And between the year of 1709. and 1797. we were in the habits of the most unreserved friendship. and of running everything, and jumping together. and sometimes sleeping and swimming in the river And I never did have the least reason to believe that he the said Turnley had any symptoms, or in any degree such a complaint as a rupture. I also know of him serving Champaign And have often heard of and that from men of good character of Turnleys Activity, Bravery, and industry. But I never did hear it intimated that he was afflicted with a Rupture or any thing of that nature And since the year 1790 we have lived within the distance of ten miles and generally within five or six and some times within one mile. and always had such a correspondence as for me to hear of the events in said Turnleys family, of any consequence, such as sickness, accidents or deaths. And I never have had any reason to believe that Geo. Turnley had such a complaint until since the Champaign in the year 1813— after which time I saw such a deficiency as to confirm what I have heard of his being hurt or ruptured while out on said Champaign. And from circumstances that have existed I believe it would have been impossible for Turnley to have had that complaint without my knowing of it. And from the opportunity I have had to know. And from what I do know. I am confidently of opinion that the said Geo. Turnley had no such complaint, as the one spoken of before his Champaign against the Creek Indians in the year eighteen hundred thirteen given under my hand on oath the 2 nd day of September 1826
David Campbell
Sworn to before me the day and date above written
William Calbreath a Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee
Jefferson County
I William Calbreath an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Jefferson aforesaid do certify that I am well acquainted with David Campbell whose signature appears to the above affidavit, and that he is a man

of good Character, and that from my knowledge of his "general Character" full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to any thing which he might state on oath, and that he labour under no infamy which would render him incompetent to be a witness in any court of Justice. Given under my hand the day of September 1825.
William Gilbreath
Justice of the peace for Jefferson County.
State of Tennessee Jefferson County Es.
I Joseph Hamilton clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions of Jefferson County & State aforesaid do certify that William Gilbreath Esquire whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate, & before whom the affidavit of David Campbell, was sworn to, was at that time & still is an acting Justice of the peace in & for the County of Jefferson, duly Commissioned & sworn, and that full faith & credit is given & due to all his Official acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the of Office at Office in Nashville the 10 Nov 1826
Joseph Hamilton

State of Tennessee Jefferson County } This 8 th day of November 1826 before me George
Brannan — one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Personally appeared John Hill who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith I John Hill do testify that I have been well acquainted with George Tumbley of the County and State aforesaid for about forty years past and we have been particularly intimate and have been a great deal together, I all ways esteemed him as a friendly and a sociable man and one Valiant in the defence of his Country, a hardy, bold, resolute and through going man. In the said Tumbley never was backward nor reluctant on any such enterprise neither was his ability to perform, ever disputed by any one that I know of, he has maintained the name of a good soldier and an agreeable messmate. In the said Tumbley never was pointed at, nor talked of, nor thought of as being an invalid by any person to my knowledge till since the late war in 1813 and I believe that no one who is acquainted with the said Tumbley pretends to dispute his having such a complaint as a rupture at this time and from all that I have heard and seen, and do know I am made to believe and do verily believe that the said Tumbley got his complaint of a rupture while out on the Creek Campaign in the year 1813 and I can further testify and say that the said Tumbley is a man of good character and standing among those with whom he is acquainted and that he is a man of good faith and that he labours under no disability that would render him incompetent to be a witness in any Court of Justice.
John Hill
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8 th Nov 2 1826
George Brannan Justice of the peace of Jefferson County in the State of Tennessee

I George Branner one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Jefferson in the State of Tennessee do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with John Skill whose signature is subscribed to the foregoing Affi- =davit and that he is a man of good Character & Standing among all those who are acquaint- ed with him, and from my knowledge of his general Character full faith and Credit is due and Ought to be given to what he would state on Oath & that he labours under no disability that would render him incompetent to be a Witness in any Court of Justice. Given under my hand this 8 th day of November 1826
George Branner Justice of the peace for Jefferson County in the State of Tennessee Harry T. Branner

State of Tennessee Jefferson County } This 8 day of November 1826 before me George Brannon - one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for said County personally appeared William Hill esq who being duly sworn according to law deposes and saith as follows (to wit)
I William Hill have been personally acquainted with George Turnley of the county and State aforesaid for about forty years past, and in the early part of our acquaintance I served a Campaign against the Cherokee Indians in Company with George Turnley and others; and ever since that time I have been particularly intimate with the said Geo. Turnley, and although we have lived near about eight or nine miles distant from each other yet we have been a great deal together and the said Turnley has, at different times occasional- ly spent an evening at my house, and I, at different times, yea many times spent an evening or night at his house. And I have seen him the said Turnley Exercise in various ways and on various Occasions & I have known the said Turnley to serve Campaigns both in the foot & horse Companies against the Indians. And I never had any reason to believe he had a rupture. And my father and brothers, And the said Turnley were Intimate and well acquainted. And I have not only been acquainted with said Turnley but with his father & Mother and also with his Children. And in all the time previous to the last war, I never did hear of Turnley having a Rupture, or being an invalid in any way. But to the contrary I allways thought him to be an effective sound man, and very persevering in laborious exercises until he the said Turnley Volunteered in the fall of 1813 and served a tour against the Creek Indians. Since which time, I have had many reasons besides Turnleys word to believe that he is unsound in body And finally from all that I have seen, and do know I fully believe that he Turnley had no rupture previous to that Campaign in 1813. And since that time I believe he has and is very unable to labour. I further believe that and know himself and his mother to be people of good character; and honest, industrious good citizens. given under my hand and seal this 3 rd day of November 1826
William Hill esq
Sworn to & subscribed
before me this date above
George Brannon a Justice of the peace for Jefferson County State of Tennessee

I George Brannan one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the County of Jefferson in the State of Tennessee do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with William Dale Esdaile whose signature is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit - and that he is a man of good Character and Standing - among all those who are acquainted with him and from my knowledge of his General Character full faith and Credit is due and ought to be given to what he would state on Oath, and that he labours under no disability that would render him incom- petent to be a witness in any Court of Justice
Given under my hand this 8 th day of December 1826. George Brannan
a Justice of the peace for Jefferson County in the State of Tennessee

State of Tennessee
Jefferson County } This 7 th day of November 1826 before
me William Hill one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for said county personally appeared Josiah Denton who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith as follows I Josiah Denton do hereby certify that I have been personally acquainted with George Turnley of the county and State aforesaid for about thirty eight years, and in the early part of our acquaintance we lived about one mile from each other, and I do know he was called a man Respetable man, of good moral character. He was also called a hearty hail active man and a good Soldier and was frequently ingaged with others, to protect the frontiers from the ravages of the Cherokees And I never heard said by any person that the said Turnley was debilitated in any way till he volunteered his services against the Creek Indians in the fall of 1813 under the command of Colo William Sillard Since that I have frequently heard of him being injured as that was , and do know he the said Turnley is afflicted with a Rupture and I have known sufficient to satisfy my mind, and I am satisfied that the said Turnley is in no way debilitated by the said Rupture - And I can certify that the said Turnley is a man of good character and standing among those who are acquainted with him And that all faith and credit is due, and ought to be given to what he would state on oath. And from my own knowledge of him he labours under no disability that would render him incompetent to be a witness in any court of Justice given under my hand and seal this day and date above
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and date above
Josiah Denton (Seal)
William Hill Justice of the peace
I William Hill one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for Jefferson county do hereby certify I am well acquainted with Josiah Denton whose signature is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit and that he is a man of good character and standing among all those who are acquainted with him. And that from my knowledge of his general character, full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to any thing he would state on oath. And that he labours under no disability that would render him incompetent to be a witness in any court of Justice given under my hand

Hand and Seal this 7 th day of November 1824
William Hill (Seal) Justice of the peace

Rec d 23 d Dec. 1826.
George Payne Pension Office Washington
Danny P. Edwards affirming
Wm: G. Backer A.R.

San Washington Nov. 15 th 1826
When I had the pleasure to converse with you on the subject of granting a pension to George Bunkey you remarked that you could not tell whether the person making the affidavits were credible or not & asked my statement of what I knew & my opinion of the credibility of the witnesses I shall in the first place state that I have been personally ac- quainted with George Bunkey the defendant more than thirty years he was under my command during the campaign he claimed the injury for which he claims a pension he was active and attentive to his duty in the army and appeared to be in fine health & discerned nothing to induce me to suppose he was crippled as an arm was affected I left the army a few days before the detachment of which he speaks was ordered out I saw him not long after his

return home & then discovered a material alteration in him & asked him the cause. She gave me a similar account as is contained in the affidavits of the friends of several who have departed (to rock) that in dropping a bucket on a log on a turn of the the l.d. & his foot slipped & he fell & was badly injured. As I think ruptured I have no doubt from his appearance now when compared with his former he did receive the injury & ruptured as he states. I am personally acquainted with
Col John Roper Col William Lillard Mr William H. Cunningham William L. Murphy Hector Thomas Will Joseph Huff Benjamin Odle David Campbell John Hill William Bell & have no hesitation in saying they are all men of good character & are entitled to full credit. I have no particular knowledge of those who have departed & whose names are not a case in hand. I certify that am acquainted with John J. Burnett Benjamin McCarroll George Seahorn John Thomas George Hester Samuel Jennings

Robert Gilliland William Garrison William Gilbert George Brannon & William Hill that they are Sushy of The peace of the several family as stated in the accompanying papers
John Locke rept from Rev
I think it proper to state that from your letter to Mr. Kinley it seems that contradictory affidavits have been forwarded in this case the report of which I am uninformed as also by whom made & had they be from George Gregory Samuel Carlson or George Giger some new allowance ought to be made because there is a long has been almost bitter enmity by all three against George Kinley & if they are either of them have made an affidavit in the case the matter is the foundation Respectfully John Locke

Newp. N. Jany 25 th 3 Honn ble
Recd from Hon. Geo. B. ... 6 o'clock P.M. Feb. 18 th 1827.
John Blair house of Representatives Washington City
To the Pres d with George Hannay's copies.
Free

Jefferson County, Ten, 24 th Jan'y, 1897
Dear Sir,
After my Respects &c I take the liberty to address you in behalf of my neighbour, the George Turnley, not only a Soldier of the Revolution but also a soldier at all most every call of the Government from that period down to the Campaign of 1813 - 1814 against the Creek Indians on which Campaign he received an injury, (Viz) a Scrotal Hernia which has subjected him to great pain infirmity & disability of body ever since & will inevitably continue to be so during his few remaining days as it is believed, in consequence of which misfortune he has frequently heretofore applied to the general Government for the relief provided for the wounded disabled and dead worn soldiers, but owing to the carelessness (in many cases) the inaccurate manner in which the pay rolls of the Militia were returned as well as the unreasonable technicality of the pension officers at Washington and perhaps also to some other circumstances equally beyond the control of the sufferer his claim for a pension (so justly due him as it is believed) has hitherto been rejected, he has lately confided his claim to Genl. Cooke the immediate

Representative of his district & by that Gen = the man he has lately sent on a Volume of additional Evidence going to establish the justice of his claim as it is believed beyond a reasonable doubt notwith = standing he has full confidence in the fidelity ability & integrity of the Genl. he is doubtful that in the multiplicity of business he may not be able to bestow the attention that his claim may require.
Therefore on his behalf I request your assistance in obtaining what I believe you will be satisfied is Mr. Turnleys Honest & just claim for a pension, I there = fore refer you to Genl. Cooke & to the Papers sent on by him for further in = formation on the subject. I am well acquainted with Mr. Turnley the petitioner as well as with most of the Gentlemen who have deposed in his behalf & I know them to be men of the first respectability in the country. Owing to a variance of circumstances & some other local causes which need fail to bring persecution on the individual who is unfortunate enough to experience approaching indigence after the enjoyment of better circumstances There has been some Affidavits procured in opposition to Mr. Turnleys claim, which I presume you will at once see that they should not operate to his prejudice.

Especially in the face of the proof already offered by Mr Turnley, and I presume he can yet offer additional proof in support of the justice of his claim but as it be principally the same in substance with that already offered it is presumed that already sent on will be amply sufficient. If more should be thought necessary please suggest it by letter directed to Chas Stone Mouth of Chuckey Tenn, he hopes for your answer to this place as early as practicable together with such information as you may be able to give respecting his claim. I have assured him that although from another District you will lend your aid to any just claims of the war worn soldiers provided on examination you should be of opinion his is such
Very Respectfully Yours most ob t serv t
Honble John Blair Esq
Henry Helm
Please inform Genl Cooke there is high times Electioneering in his District H. H.

Agents Office October 30 th 1837 Thenceville East Tennessee
Sir
Please find enclosed two claims of George Turnley an invalid pension - and the other under the act of June 1832.
Viz - George Turnley as invalid pension - the 4 day of March 1836 - for $8 87 1/2 per month
George Turnley under the act of June 1832. from 4 March 1836 for $30 30 per annum
I have retained in my possession the original certificate of Pension -
all of which is submitted to you for your further instruction
I am Respectfully your ob dt Servt A. H. Hays Agent
A. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

War Department Pension Office July 11 th 1894
Sir, The declaration of George Gumley has been examined, and it is herewith returned, The regulations of the Department require that every applicant should exhibit the best proof in his power, As it is stated, that the testimony of a witness can be produced, such testimony should be brought forward, in accordance with the regulations, I am Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Geo. H. Brumf
Force B. C. Under fire By Chas. By Land H. C. Gum

East Tennessee Jefferson County To the Honorable Board of War Sendeth greeting We the under written Subscribers do hereby certify that as Far back as twenty years ago or there about we have been Acquainted with George Turnley and have often heard him the said Turnley say that he got captured when A boy from a fall from  by a horse jumping a log and pitching him on the saddle so that he wore a trap Many years before he ever went into service of this Country And there is other men of respectability that has testified From these parts when certificates can be had if necessary Who has seen and heard as much as we have

George T. ... Invalid, ... Rejected Nov. 12. 1844
The Rev.
7 Fars
John C. Calhoun Secy of War Washington City.
Mr. Edward ...

Chambersville, Octo 21 st 1824
Sir,
I send you enclosed some documents in support of the claim of George Turner to a house & - Have the result communi- cated to Mr. Turner at Dandridge Jefferson County. Tennessee
Yours respectfully John Williams
Dear
John C. Calhoun

Glavin on desk
Record Division.
J. S. C. Ex'r.
Division. Inv File No. 21,545 George Turnley Rev. War.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., Oct. 27, 1908.
SIR:
For use in the above-entitled claim for pension, you are requested to furnish this Bureau with a report in the case of-----
George Turnley Va. 3rd N. C. troops Rev. War. pensioned under the Act of June 7, 1832 by certificate No. 29,800 issued, Feby. 26, 1835 at East Tennessee Agency, showing date of soldier's death and name of person to whom the last payment of his pension was made.
Very respectfully,
J. L. Davenport Acting Commissioner.
THE AUDITOR FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT,
Treasury Department.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Nov 4 th 1908
The Commissioner of Pensions:
Sir:
In reply to your letter of 27 th ult, you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, at Knoxville East Tennessee the records of this office show payment to have been made to George Turnley certificate No. 29,800 at $30.- per month to 3 September 1848, date of death. Payment was made to John C. Turnley, Administrator, and the soldier resided in Jefferson Co. Tenn. for about sixty years and previously in Botetourt Co. Va.
Letter herewith returned.
Y. Respectfully,
ROBERT S. PERSON.
Auditor.
By
Acting Deputy Auditor.

Creek War 1813
INVALID.
File No. * 1263
George Turnley Capt. Mav. Tenn. Mil.
Act: Apr. 24, 1816.
Index:—Vol. a, Page 38
[Arrangement of 1870.]
* Also Rev. Pensioner S. File 21,545

1908 Nov. 27. Hist. to Mrs. M. T. Armstrong letter in S. 7. 21 545 1932, Apr. 15 - Hist to Miss Maude Luffred MRB 1934, Apr. 24 Hist. to J. J. Farley

Revolution
21 545
INVALID.
File No. 21 545
George Turlington
Sergt Major Rev War
Act: June 7 1777
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 428
✦ [Arrangement of 1870.] Also Invalid Pens. (1813) file 1263.
Ap. 1908 Will attested by Rev. H. Reynolds, 1st Nat. Bank, Rome, Ga. McC. 1908 Oct. 27. And. for date of death & name of beneficiary.
Wist to Mrs. M. T. Armstrong Nov. 27. 1908
1909, Apr. 1, To L. Mr. Genl. U.S.A. For Tombstone. F.W.

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Pensions Department, Rev. War Soldiers, Tennessee Washington, D.C.

msB  x Dear Sir :- a George Turnely , was a Rev. War pensioner 1840 Kindly supply me with facts as to his application, family, etc, as disclosed in the file. all Likewise Shadrach Nolen-Noland ? same year, Hardin Co. Tenn. Likewise John Gibbs , Bedford Co. Tenn.
Thanking you very much, Yours truly
J. F. Turley 216 Fidelity Bldg. Memphis, Tenn.

Miss Maudie Tuttrell 1219 LEIGHTON AVENUE Anniston, Ala.
EXTENSION DEPARTMENT HOWARD COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
October 31, 1932
Veterans' Administration Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
I am writing to ask for information regarding the service record in the war of the American Revolution of George Furnley of Botetourt County, Virginia. Also, I should like to know the record of George Furnley's father, John Furnley, also of Botetourt County, Virginia.
George Furnley was born in Botetourt County, Virginia, on August 30, 1762 and died in Tennessee on September 3, 1848. When a lad of fifteen, he was a horseman in the pack-horse transportation service. This was in 1777. About 1781, he got a discharge, which was

Miss Maudie Tuttrell
1219 LEIGHTON AVENUE Anniston, Ala.
MISSION DEPARTMENT HOWARD COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
lost by members of his family. I wish to say just here that all that I am saying is a matter of family record in my own family. This same George Turnley was my great-great-grandfather. I am wanting authentic proof that George Turnley did render service in the Revolutionary War. I am seeking this information in order to join the D. A. R.
George Turnley's father — John Turnley III — was born in Botetourt County, Virginia, in 1730. He married Miss Mary Handy, also of Botetourt County. The marriage occurred in 1760. Do you have any record of the service of John Turnley, George's father? I shall appreciate very greatly any kindness from you.
Very truly yours,
Maudie Tuttrell

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES RECORDS BRANCH SERIALS & DELIVERY
RECEIVED THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES NOV 2 1932

W. Subject: Pension, Revolutionary War.
409,999.
Record and Pension Office,
War Department,
Washington City,
5
March 9, 1895.
Mr. John H. Reynolds, President First National Bank, Rome, Georgia.
Sir:
In reply to your communication of the 7th instant, requesting to be informed whether George Turnley was on the pension roll of the Revolutionary War, I am directed by the Secretary of War to inform you that your letter has this day been referred to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C., to whose office the subject pertains and with whom any further correspondence that may be necessary in the case should be conducted.
Very respectfully,
W. Davisworth Colonel, U. S. Army,
Chief, Record and Pension Office.
Comm. of Pensions Please give me the information very soon J. H. Reynolds

OW
RECORD & PENSION OFFICE MAR 9 409999 1895 WAR DEPARTMENT
Rome, Ga. Mar. 7 th 95
George Sumley War of the Revolution J. H. Reynolds, Post. 1 st Natl Bank.
Asks whether the above named was on the pension rolls of the Revolutionary War
Address: "Chief of the Record and Pension Office, War Department, Washington, D. C."
Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, March 9, 1895.
Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions, and the writer so informed.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
J. R. Ainsworth Colonel, U. S. Army, Chief of Office. Per [signature]

JNO. H. REYNOLDS, President.
2368. P. H. HARDIN, Vice President.
R. L. HUGHES, Cashier.
The First National Bank, Rome, Ga.
Rome, Ga. March 7 1895
War Department Washington
Please inform me if George Forney was on the Pension Roll of the Revolutionary War. - if so give dates etc
Very respectfully J. H. Reynolds

W. R. STEELE, PROPRIETOR
MODERN—EUROPEAN
EASTERN HOTEL
OPPOSITE HOTEL PATTEN AND POST OFFICE
STEAM HEAT AND ELECTRIC BELLS IN EVERY ROOM
ROOMS. 75¢ TO $1.50 PER DAY
2
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. 190
a headstone. I have a blank from the War Department and wish as much information as I can get from your department. Respectfully
(Mrs) Mattie Turnley Armstrong A grand daughter of George Turnley
C. Eastern Hotel Chattanooga Tenn.

W. R. STEELE, PROPRIETOR
MODERN—EUROPEAN
EASTERN HOTEL
OPPOSITE HOTEL PATTEN AND POST OFFICE
STEAM HEAT AND ELECTRIC BELLS IN EVERY ROOM
ROOMS. 75¢ TO $1.50 PER DAY
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
Nov. 11 th 1908
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir
According to instructions from your Department— I am sending data in regard to the Revolutionary War Service of George Turnley
Will you kindly send me whatever record you may have concerning this service that I may fill out an application for

REGARDING GEORGE TURNLEY WHO SERVED IN THE WARS OF THE REVOLUTION AND 1812.
George Turnley was born August 30th 1762. About 1777 he entered the United States Military service and was assigned to the pack horse transportation. He received his discharge about 1781.
His home was in Botetourt County Virginia not a great way from Fincastle
He also served in the War of 1812 and he drew a pension. a month. of six dollars,
He died at four P.M. September third 1848. He was buried in the Pine Chapel burying ground at Mount Pleasant Tennessee where he lived for some years before his death.
His old family Bible has this complete record in it and is now in the possession of his grandson, Col. P.T. Turnley, U.S.A. retired.
We are anxious to establish his pension record in order to secure a head stone for his grave.

November 15, 1932
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GEORGE TURNLEY S. 21545 BA-J/MLB
Miss Maude Luttrell 1219 Leighton Avenue Anniston, Alabama
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to George Turnley, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 21545, based upon service of George Turnley in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
George Turnley, son of Mary, was born August 30, 1762, in Bedford County, Virginia, and when about four years old, moved with his father, whose name is not stated, to Botetourt County, Virginia, where he lived until about sixteen years of age, then moved to Henry County, Virginia.
George Turnley enlisted in Henry County, Virginia, in June, 1780, and served three months in Captain John Fountain's company, Colonel Williams' Virginia regiment, in an expedition against the Tories to Rich Hollow, North Carolina.
He moved in November, 1780, to Washington County, North Carolina (later East Tennessee), and in March, 1781, enlisted in Captain David McNabb's company, Colonel John Sevier's North Carolina regiment, and served three months in an expedition against the Cherokee Indians. He enlisted in August, 1782, served three months as sergeant major in Captain John Clark's company, Colonel John Sevier's regiment in an expedition to the Cherokee towns on the Tennessee River. He was in frequent skirmishes with the Indians in which several of their towns were destroyed.

After living about two years in Washington County, North Carolina, he moved back to Botetourt County, Virginia, where he lived about three years and then moved to Greene County, North Carolina (later Jefferson County, Tennessee).
He served in 1795 or 1796, three months in Captain Peter Bryant's company, and assisted in building the first blockhouse at South West Point.
He enlisted October 14 or 15, 1813, served as sergeant major in Captain Zachaeus Copland's company of Tennessee militia against the Creek Indians, and on a march December 25 or 26, 1813, from Fort Strother to an Indian encampment, in crossing a stream he fell over a sunken log causing a rupture which rendered him unfit for duty and was discharged February 8, 1814.
On account of disability resulting from the above noted injury, he was allowed pension on his application executed July 2, 1824, at which time his post office address was Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War, on his application executed June 11, 1834, while a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee.
George Turnley married at the age of twenty-eight years; his wife and seven children were referred to in 1824, but no names were given.
The soldier died September 3, 1848, in Jefferson County, Tennessee, and his administrator was John C. Turnley, of Dandridge in that county, no relationship shown.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this office fails to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file on account of the service of John Turnley, as described by you.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

N. Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
F. S.
Bureau of Pensions,
M.R.C.
Washington, D. C., April 8, 1895.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- George Turnley --- a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. June 1780 3 mos. Pvt. John Fontaine Williams Va. Mar. 1781 3 mos. Pvt. David McNabb Sevier N.C. Aug. 1782 3 mos. Sgt. Major John Clark Sevier N.C. Entire service was against the Indians.
Battles engaged in, Skirmishes with Indians.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Henry Co., Va., and Washington Co., N.C.
Date of application for pension, June 11, 1834.
Residence at date of application, Jefferson Co., Tenn.
Age at date of application, Born, Bedford Co., Va., Aug. 30, 1762.
Remarks:
Very respectfully, John H. Reynolds, Esq.,
1st Nat. Bank,
Rome, Ga.

Request of _____, received _____ the military history of George Turnley REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- file in this Bureau. S. File 21545
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 80 to Sept 80 3 mos. John Fountain Williams Va   Mch. 81 3 mos. David McRae Cherokee Maj. John McNeal Genl. John Sevier N.C. " "   Aug. 82 3 mos. 1st. Maj. John Clark against Cherokee Chickamauga " " " " "  
Battles engaged in, Skirmishes with the Indians. Residence of soldier at pt enlistment, Henry Co. Va 2nd. Wash Co. N.C. Date of application for pension, Sept. 11. 1832. Residence at date of application, Jefferson Co. Tenn. formerly of Bedford Co. Va Age at date of application, born Aug. 30. 1762 in Bedford Co. Va Remarks: died Sept. 3. 1848
Also served in Capt. Copeland's Co. 2 Tenn. Mil. Creek War 1813  see S. File 21545
Very respectfully

of _____, received military history of George Turnley . REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion in this Bureau. See File 1263
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Oct 14, 1813 to Feb. 8, 1814 4th Maj. Zacharus Copeland Wm Hillard Gen. John Cocke East Tenn. Mil.    In exp. against Creek and under Maj. Conn, Dec. 7th 1813 while fording a stream he fell on a rotten log & sustained rupture for which disability he was pensioned.   
Battles engaged in, _____ vol. Jefferson Co. Tenn. Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Date of application for pension, July 2, 1824. Residence at date of application, Jefferson Co., Tenn. Age at date of application, " upwards of 50 yrs. in 1813 Remarks: 1824 wife + seven ch.
See Rev. War Sur. File 21,545.
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November 24, 1934
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Shadrach Nolen, S. 4622 George Turnley, S. 21545 BA-J/MLB
Mr. T. F. Turley 216 Fidelity Building Memphis, Tennessee
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of George Turnely, Shadrach Nolen (Noland) and John Gibbs, pensioners for service in that war.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such information, it has not been possible to comply with each request which demands such an amount of time and research.
The records of George Turnley and Shadrach Nolen are furnished herewith as found in pension claims based upon their service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator