Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11,976, James Young, Va.

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Va.
Young, James Vina.
W. 11.976
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7286 4. South. Carolina
James Young of Pendleton in the state of South Carolina who was a private in the regiment commanded Colonel Hugh of the Virginia line, for the term of three Years
Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 13 of June 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 March 1819 and sent to Waddy Thompson Esquire, Salem Court House
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 $ 69. 80
Semi-annual all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819 48.
$ 117. 80
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

Young, James Va. R11976

Declaration of Vina Young, wife of James Young, a Revolutionary Soldier & Pensioner, in order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836 State of South Carolina, District of Anderson.
On this, Sixteen the day of February, 1844, personally appeared before the Judge of the Court of Ordinary, Vina Young resident of Anderson District, and State of South Carolina, aged            years, who being duly sworn according to Law, on her oath made the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 4. 1836. That she is the widow of James Young who was a private in the Militia of the United States during the war of the revolution, and who served as the bearer in the battle of Brandywine, White Plains, at Gates, defeat, and a            before            will appear by reference to the records of the War Department. Pension list roll for the South Carolina, certified for the fifth day of March 1819. No. 7386
She further declared that she was married to the said James Young on the            day of August Seven hundred and            before the end of the war, she cannot state the day of            month or year, but thinks it was eighteen            months, or two years after Gates defeat, that

her husband the said James Young, died on the eighth day of January Eighteen hundred and forty four; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Given to and Subscribed, on the day and year afore written Vina her Young
W. Magee Judge of the Court of Ordinary for Anderson District S.C.
Amendatory Declaration of Mrs. Vina Young.
On this eleventh day of February 1845. Personally appeared Mrs. Vina Young above named, who is very old (apparently) and infirm & unable to attend in open Court, therefore I William Magee Judge of the Court of Ordinary of Anderson District have waited upon her at the Poor House, and after duly swearing her, she declared
on Oath, that, in addition to the facts stated in the original declaration, she was married to her late husband James Young before the War was entirely ended, but that her husband did not serve after their marriage, she supposes, therefore that she is entitled under the act of 1836. but that she hopes and believes she is entitled under the act of 1838, or the act in continuation thereof. She thinks she was married about the year 1782 or 1783. that they were married by one Squire Welch at his own house in Lancaster District in this State, where she then lived, and where they remained.
Young, James Va. R11976

until perhaps thirty or forty years ago, when they moved to this District and have remained here ever since. That her husband lived both in Pennsylvania and Virginia, as she thinks; before they were married, and probably lived in the latter state when he entered the service; She lived with her husband after marriage and had to him Seven children, which they raised, but whom she believes are now all dead, she never kept any record of the births of her children, as neither herself or husband could write, did they keep any record of their marriage from the same cause nor do she know of any one who can prove their marriage, there are but few as old as herself living.
She declares most positively, however, that she was married to the said James Young previous to the year seventeen hundred and ninety four, and she is satisfied must have been, at least ten years, to that time. She is driven from necessity to go to the Poor House, having no friends to take care of her and she thinks provisions are made for persons in her situation without this, if she can get what she is justly entitled to. Vina her Young mark
Sworn to before me, the day & year above written.
W. Magee Judge of the court of ordinary of Anderson District S.C.

Declaration of Vina Young S.C. at 7. July 38.
Young James Va. R.11976

James Young.
7,286.
ip? 5 Mar 1819.
Sep 17
L

Schedule.
The State of South Carolina, } Pendleton District. }
On this Twentysixth day of October 1820 personally appeared, in open Court, in the Court of General Sessions of the peace, Oyer and terminer Assize and General Gaol Delivery for the said District in the said State aforesaid being a Court of Record James Young aged sixty six years, resident in said District and State, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: That he served in Captain Hilpatricks Company of the Fourth Regiment commanded by colonel Newells of the Virginia Line. An original declaration was made on the thirteenth day of June 1818, and has received a Pension certificate dated 5th March 1819 Number 7.286. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war", passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. Two Cows and yearlings, a Bull, half a dozen spoons, half a dozen knives and forks, one wen, one broken pot, one pair pot hooks, two chairs, one chest, one tub, two pails, three piggins, one ax, one flax wheel, one pewter dish, one sett of cups and saucers, one sett plates, four bowls and one mug. By occupation a farmer but his age and the wounds received in the Revolutionary war unables him to work any scarcely: Wife Sylvina aged Sixty six years and is very much addicted to the Rheumatic pains and is hardly ever well. Sworn to and signed in open Court
The date above written
Before Abm Nott Presiding Judge
James his Young mark

The State of South Carolina,
Pendleton District. I John T. Lewis Clerk of the Court of General Sessions for Pendleton District do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said Court. And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Forty three Dollars.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this twenty seventh day of October, 1820.
John T. Lewis, C. C. G. S. P. D.

State of South Carolina Granville District
Personally appeared before me Wadsworth Thompson one of the Judges of the court of Equity of the said State James Young of Pendleton District in the State aforesaid and made oath that he was a private soldier in Captain John Kilpatrick's company belonging to the fourth Reg- -iment of the Virginia line during the revolutionary war: that he was enlisted by the said John Kilpatrick in the month of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun- -dred and seventy seven and conti- -nued in the regular army until the defeat of General Gates near Camden (in So Ca) which he believes was in the month of Sept August 1780: that at the defeat of General Gates he became separated from the American army, was taken prisoner by the Tories, and in con- -sequence of the retreat of the army

Towards the north, was unable again to join it, and therefore never had an opportunity of obtaining a regular discharge.
He further states that from his reduced circumstances, he needs the assistance of his country for his support.
Sworn to before me this 13 th June 1818. W. Thompson
James Young marks
I do hereby certify to the Hon. J. C. Calhoun that I am satisfied from the foregoing affidavits that the within named James Young did serve in the Revolutionary War, and is entitled to the benefit of the Act of Congress passed on the 15 th March 1818.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court the day and date above written. W. Thompson
Richardson C.E.W. Dist.
I certify the annexed seal to be the private seal of this office there being no seal of office - Richardson C.E.W.

Laurin OHB June 28. 1818
Free
Admutter Department at War.
Washington City
encumbrances weighing claims against insolvent funds official acts N. July 8. 1818.
W. Thompson Juss
Jamieson C. H. & Co.
Card of Sal. Young 1119

Case of Jas Young 1119
Laurens C. H. S. Cars.
Judge W. Thompson
Rec. July 8. 1818.
Judges certificate as to claimants indigent circumstances wanting
Washington City 4 Regt Virginia line
Department of War. Admitted
Laurens C.H.S.G. June 28. 1818
See

Case of Jas. Young 1119
Lamers C. H. S. Cars.
Judge W. Thompson
No. July 8. 1818.
Judges certificate as to claimants indigent circumstances wanting
Washington City 4 Regt. Virg. line
Department of War. Admitted
June 28. 1818 CHS
See

South Carolina } personally came before me Pendleton District { the subscribing Justice —
Abraham Lara & being sworn in Due form of law sayith, that he has Just. reason to believe — and Does believe, that James Young serv'd as a soldier in the Regular army in times of the revolutionary war; this Deponent further sayith, that from the conversation he has had with James Young he believes he was in two or three severe engagements with him, to wit Brandywine, and German town, and received two or three wounds in the service of his Country sworn to & subscrib'd before me this 20 th Day.
of May 1818 Abraham Lara George Derner S. J.

Rev
R 11976
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James Young 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 1777 Col. John Patricks Brig Genl. M c Intosh Pa.   He was captured by Tories at the battle of   Brandywine and did not again join the Army   He received 2 or 3 wounds nature of which   not stated.  
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, Germantown and Red Bank Residence of soldier at enlistment, In Pa. He had also lived in Pa. Date of application for pension, June 13, 1818. He d. was al - Residence at date of application, Pendleton Dist. S.C. Age at date of application, 64 yrs.
Remarks: He was in August about 2 years after the battle of Brandywine in Lancaster District S.C. Sylvania or Vinea (maiden name not given). born about 1744. He died Jan 8, 1844, at which time he was living in Anderson Dist S.C. 7 children are referred to names not stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
House to mention rejection of widows claim, only legal. He could not have been in battle of White Plains, as he was not in service in 1776.

State of South Carolina Anderson District. 3
Personally appeared before me James W. Chastain, who af- ter being duly sworn according to law, saith that he has been ac- quainted with James Young, and Vina Young, his reputed wife, for more than thirty years — that the said James Young and Vina Young have lived and cohabited together during all this time as man and wife — that he never heard it doubt- ed by any one, and does firmly be- lieve that the said Vina Young is the lawful wife of James Young a revolutionary soldier & her sister.
This deponent further says that James Young, departed this life, on the 8 th day of January 1844. He has reason to believe from the ef- fect of wounds received in the revo- lution, which have disabled him peri- odically ever since he knew him. That Vina Young his wife is still a widow, and from great age infirmary and poverty, is entirely dependant on public charity.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20 th day of February 1844
James W. Chastain
J. P. Reed
Notary Public V Exoff. Ma. A. D.
I hereby certify that the above deponent James W. Chastain, is a man of good character, and one who may be in- tinitely relied on. J. P. Reed
Notary Public V Exoff. Ma. A. D.

I, Elijah Webb Clerk of the Court of Anders, or District, certify, that J. P. Reed is a Magistrate, and that the foregoing or within signature purporting to be his is genuine, and also that the affiant James W. Chastain, bears the reputation of a truthful citizen.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, this 10 th day of February 1845.
Elijah Webb Clerk of the Court of Andovers District Pol. Co.,
224

State of South Carolina Anderson District
Personally appeared before me, Mrs. Elizabeth Chastain, who after being duly sworn, says that she has been acquainted with James Young a revolutionary soldier and Pensioner, and his reputed wife Vina Young, for the last thirty two years. That the said James Young and Vina Young, have lived and cohabited together as man and wife during all this time always and and that she has al- ways understood and does now be- lieve, that Vina Young is the law- fully wedded wife of the said James Young a revolutionary sol- dier and Pensioner.
The deponent further says that the said James Young de- parted this life early in January last. That the said Vina Young has since remained a widow and from age, infirmity and poverty is a fit object of public charity.
Sworn to and subscribed to before me, this 28 th day of February. 1844
Elizabeth Chastain
J. P. Reed
Notary Public D. Exoff. Mo. A.D.
I hereby certify that the above deponent, Elizabeth Chastain, is a woman whose character for truth is such that im- plicit confidence may be put in her statement.
J. P. Reed
Notary Public D. Exoff. Mo. A.D.

I, Elijah Webb, Clerk of the Court of Anderson District S. C. certify that Jacob P. Reed is a Magistrate, and that the foregoing or within signature purporting to be his is genuine, and also that the affiant Elizabeth Chastain bears the reputation of a truthful citizen.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, this 10 th February 1845.
Elijah Webb Clerk of the Court of Anderson District S.C.

No 11890
Anna Young
SC
Miles M. Forten. May 28. 1845
at 7 July 1838

M. M. Norton May 2 d 1845.

Pension Office,
April 1845
May 2 nd
Sir,
In the Case Vina Young, widow of James Young, under the act of 7 July 1838, no objection will be made to the Service; but the date of the marriage is wholly unsatisfactory. If there be no record or documentary evidence, public or private, attainable, of which some proof must be produced, the testimony of individuals who knew the parties at an ascertained date prior to January 1794 may be received; provided they can shew, by some associated event calculated to impress that date on the mind so strong that cannot be mistaken. A family Register, kept by some one of the children, may furnish the proof required. The testimony of persons who are unable to subscribe their own names cannot be relied upon to establish the date of an event which took place more than 50 years ago.
Miles M. Norton, Esq. Pickens S.C.
Registered act 7 July 1838

6.106
Vina Young wid. of James
July 4. 1876 Rejected
Set to J. P. Reed, Apr. 19. 74
11976

South Carolina 3 Anderson District 3. Personally appeared before me Sarah Morgan, of the District and State aforesaid, who upon being first duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith, that she has been acquainted with James Young, a re- volutionary Pensioner, and his wife Vina Young, for the last fifty years — that the said James Young & Vina, his wife as reputed, were married long before her recollection — that the said James Young and Vina Young, have lived and cohabited together as man and wife during the whole time she has known them — and that she does firmly believe that the said Vina Young was the law- ful wife of the said James Young a revolutionary Soldier & Pensioner.
And this deponent further swears that the said James Young departed this life recently in January last, and that the said Vina Young, his wife still re- mains a widow — and this deponent further saith, that the said Vina Young, from age & infirmity is entirely help- less, and from poverty dependent on public charity.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20 th day of February 1844.
her Sarah M c Morgan mark
C. P. Reed
Notary Public
& Ex-off Ma. A. S.
I hereby Certify that the above deponent Sarah Morgan, is a woman of good character, and one whose statement may be implicitly relied on.
C. P. Reed Not. Public & Ex-off Ma. A. S.

I, Elijah Webb Clerk of the Court of Anderson District, certify, that J. P. Reed is a magistrate, and that the foregoing or within signature purporting to be his is genuine, and also that the within affidavit Sarah Morgan, bears the reputation of a truthful citizen. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, this 10 th February 1825.
Elijah Webb Clerk of the Court Anderson Dist.

J. D. Reed!
ap. 19: 44
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Sir
San Francisco
Apr 19. 1844
449
The papers in the case of Vina Young are herewith enclosed & copies of the Laws & regulations enclosed for her guidance & instruction in preparing & sustaining her claim. The present papers sh d be returned with the new ones -
A notary public is not a judicial officer & therefore not competent under the rules of this Dept. to certify the credibility of witnesses
J. P. Reed Esq Anderson S. C.

6106
Vina Young
S. C. James
at 4. July 36

Anderson S.C. Feb. 22. 1841, To the Commissioners of Pensions
Dear Sir. I inclose papers, applying for a pension in behalf of the widow of James Young and have followed the instructions of the Department as near as poss- ible under the circumstances. I think I have applied under the proper act, but if not, and if there are any mis- takes that can be rectified, I will thank you to point them out.
Mrs. Young is very old, she cannot tell her age, and having no family records, being very poor, she cannot prove her marriage with James Young positively. They are married some hundreds of miles from this, and there is no one in this country if living at all, who has any certain knowledge on this point . They have chil- dren however who are now old, and I hope proof of their long co- habitation as man & wife will be sufficient to establish the facts. There is no one in this country who knows them, but am entirely satisfied that they are lawfully man & wife, and Mrs. Young is indeed an ob- ject of charity. Will the depart- ment advise me on the subject.
Yours A. S. Scott,
J. P. Reed
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Inclose James Youngs, Certificate

4 March 1844
Vina Young
Oct 4. July 1836
W. B. [Signature] James [Signature] Stephen G. Allen Stephen Beaure Washington J. P. C.
see this

REJECTED
11.976
P. O. Vina Young
Service: Widow James Young
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: List of suspended claims printed in 1852 shows cause
Re-enlisted: of suspension as follows: "Service admitted - proof of marriage deficient"
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
1920 Dec. 20. Heat. D Dr Geo. H. Hunter and

DR. GEO. Y. HUNTER, PRES. DR. J. S. WHEELER, V. WHEELER, V. PRES. J. F. BROWNE, CASHIER J. A. COUNTS, ASST. CASHIER
The Bank of Prosperity CAPITAL STOCK $ 25,000
PROSPERITY, S. C.
Rev Sec
Nov, 16, 1920.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, F. D. Byington, Acting Commissioner, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I have received the Revolutionary War Records of James Young & Henry Dominick as requested but you have sent me the record of James Young from Barnwell District & I want the record of James Young from Newberry District and which I am sure is on record for I have authentic copy of same. It is necessary for me to get official record to be able to use it for the benefits of my daughters, hence, I am asking you to kindly have the record of James Young of Newberry District sent to me. He served in the 6th South Carolina Regiment & only served one year, two months & seventeen days.
The record of Henry Dominick is very much appreciated & is correct.
Thanking you in advance for your favor, I am
Yours very truly,
Dr. Geo. Y. Hunter

RECORD NOV 19 1920 DIVISION

No 11890
Vina Young m rs of James J. C.
act 7 July 1838

Pickens S. C.
5 th March 1845
Hon. J. L. Edwards, Dear Sir,
When in Anderson, I
called on Mrs. Vina Young & found some effort had been made for her by Capt. Reed, who gave the papers up to me, and you will find them herewith sent, amended in the best manner I could do, under the circumstances; the old lady is no doubt entitled, as she bears a good character in her neighborhood; and I hope what is now sent will avail her what she so much needs. Answer to me.
Respectfully Your Ob t . Serv t .
Miles M. Norton