Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10,782, George Twiford, Va.

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Twiford George Director
R. 10.782
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George Surford's Declaration
admitted

State of North Carolina Guilford County
Superior Court of Law Fall Term A.D. 1819
On this 30 th day of October in the year of our Lord One Thousand, eight hundred and nineteen before me Joseph S. Daniel One of the Judges of the Superior Courts of Law and Courts of Equity for the state aforesaid Came George Telford aged sixty five years who being by me first duly sworn according to Law, On his Oath made the following declarations in Order to obtain the benefit of An Act of Congress entitled an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States during the revolutionary war That he the said George Telford enlisted in the County of Accomack State of Virginia in the early part of the year 1776 in the Ninth Regiment of Virginia Infantry  Harley's Continental skill'd Light then under the Command of Col John Cropper; that he marched to Cumberland Old Court House in the State of Vir- -ginia where the said Regiment was placed on the Continental establishment and Col Thomas Parker then took the Command of said Regiment; that he continued to serve in said Regiment until the battle of Brandywine when Col Parker and the

most of the 9 th Regiment were taken prisoners by the enemy = that he then joined a Regiment Co (the number he does not recollect) Commanded by Col. Harrison & that he was attached to the Company of Capt. James Gullly in said Regiment that he continued to serve in the said Regiment until the month of May 1781 when he was discharged in the Town of Winchester in the State of Virginia
That he was in the battle of Trenton & Brandy- =wine that he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support, and that he has no other evidence of his said services now in his power except the annexed Certificate of Col. John Cropper
Sworn to before me this
20 th Oct. 1817
H. Daniel
George Trifand
We Michael Wilson & William Adams, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with George Trifand that we know he is in reduced circumstances and in need of the assistance of his Country for support.
Michael Wilson
William Adams
Sworn to before me the 30 th of October 1817 —
H. Daniel } J.P.L.E }

State of North Carolina.
I, J. J. Daniel one of the judges of the Superior courts of law, do certify that George Fairfords was a Soldier on the continental line of Infantry of the Virginia Regiment. he served for nine months & upwards & was duly discharged. his Capt was James Qualls & the Col Thos Parker. he is in indigent circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
J. J. Daniel J. J. Daniel
30th Octob. 1819.
Counter signed.
Thos Caldwell CLK

George Newford Schedule (230) 16548
Guilford County Superior Court Octo. 7. 1890.
Recd Aug 3. 1891 sent to County Clerk of Superior Court Martinsville sent by Clerk no Post mark

State of North Carolina } Superior Court of Law Guilford County } October Term A.D. 1820
On this 25 th day of October 1820 personally appeared in Open Court being a Court of Records for the County aforesaid George Pritchard aged 67 years Resident in said County who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows — That he enlisted in the County of Accomack State of Virginia in the month of June 1775 for the term of two years in a Company commanded by Capt George Gilchrist which Company was attached to a Regiment (commanded by Col. Matthews) of the Virginia line on the Continental establishment — That he marched from Virginia inland Regiment to Philadelphia where he again enlisted (some time in the Spring of 1776) for the term of three years in Regiment that he continued to serve until Corps until sometime in the Spring of 1778 when he was discharged at Cumberland Old Court House State of Pennsylvania That he was in the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown —
That in the said George Pritchard at October Term A.D. 1819 of the Superior Court of Law for Guilford County made a declaration on Oath before the Honourable Joseph J. Daniel then the presiding Judge of said Court in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed on the 18 th day of

March A.D. 1818 And that he received a Certificate from the War Department dated the 11 th day of March A.D. 1820 and numbered 16,548
I the said George Purford do solemnly swear that I was a United Citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 to diminish it so 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 services of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not now nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
(Schedule)
Our negro woman in whom I have an estate during the life of my wife Our man 17 years old, our Coll two years old Three head of Cattle, 18 head of Hogs, our Case of Knives and forks, 4 pewter Spoons 1 Dish 7 plates 2 pewter Basons - our dozen earthen plates five Dishes 1 set of Cups and Saucers 1 Bowl 2 Mugs 2 pitchers one Coffee pot our Salt Cellar 1 Crewd, 1 decanter three Iron pots, 1 Spiders, 2 Crock, 2 small Cups 3 pottages 2 pans, 1 Callender, 1 tin bucket, 1 tin Cup, 1 Lanthorn our sitting Chair, 2 Chests 1 box - 1 tub our Water pail 1 bucket bread Bowl, 1 Loom, 1 Cupboard 1 mittub 1 pr of Shub-Yards 2 glass wheels our

Cotton Wheel, 1 Red 2 old axes, 1 winding tree 2 old ploughs & plough harness, 1 small keg —
George Purford
That he the said George Purford is indebted to sundry persons to the amount of One hundred and twenty five Dollars or thereabouts — that he has no debts due him —
That he is by profession a Farmer but from age and bodily infirmities is unable to labour much his family consists of his wife Sarah Purford aged fifty four years in as good health as women usually are at her age —
Elizabeth Purford his daughter aged 18 years and is deaf otherwise in good health —
And Wall Purford aged 12 years and is deaf and has had his arm broken —
George Purford
Sworn to and declared on the day of October A.D. 1820 before the Superior Court of Law for Guilford County, State of North Carolina
I Thomas Caldwell Clerk of the Superior Court of Law for Guilford County do hereby Certify that the foregoing Draft and Schedule thereunto 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 two hundred twenty Dollars and — Cents —
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 25 th day of October A.D. 1820
Thos. Caldwell Clerk,

1839 1842
Guilford Co.
George Twiford, Miss
When the widow died in 1839 there was no law which allowed a pension to those whose husbands had survived the 7. June '32 as her husband did. The res n of 16 Aug '42 removed that difficulty but claim t had died - I overlooked that fact when I wrote you.
Yr. affec n son G.W.C. H.H. Sylvester
H.H. Sylvester
Return of the made to
James S. Craig
Ruffin Mills
Mar 6 th
N. Carolina

M rs 12093 Director Swiford and M rs George act 7. July 38 h. dies 37. wid. 39.

Reuel Twiford was Born October the 2 in the year of our lord 1804
~~~~~ Edmond W Twiford was Born November the 2 in the year of our lord 1807
may god bless sing he on them all - Amen

Johnathan Swift the son of George Swift and direct line Was born in the March 24 in the year of our lord 1787
~~~~~ Daniel Swift Was Born June 6 in the year of our lord 1788
~~~~~ Robert Swift Was Born December 13 in the year of our lord 1789
~~~~~ Michael Swift Was born March 19 in the year of our lord 1792.

Bennet Twiford was Born august the 12 in the year of our lord 1795
~~~~~ Ben (h) Twiford was Born novem ber the 13 in the year of our lord 1797
~~~~~ Anna Twiford was born march the 9 in the year of lord 1800.
~~~~~ Elizabeth Twiford was Born may the 29 in the year of lord 1802

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th. July 1838. entitled An. act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows.
State of North Carolina Court of Pleas & Quarter Guilford County } Session Nov. Term 1845.
On this the 24th. day of November 1845. personally appeared before the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said County now sitting. Allen Powell a resident of the aforesaid County & State, aged 40. Years, who, being first duly sworn according to Law, maketh oath that he is a son-in-law of the late Pensioner George Twiford decd. whose heirs are now applying for the Pension that was due their decd. mother.
The declarant states that said George Twiford was a Virginia Continental Soldier in the war of the Revolution. And was placed on the N. Carolina Pension roll for Guilford County on the 11th. March 1820. at $96. per annum - that the aforesaid Pensioner died on the 12th. day of March eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, leaving a widow surviving, who, died on the 2nd. day of June eighteen hundred and thirty-nine leaving the following two children surviving her to wit: Edmund W. Twiford and Elizabeth (who after married with Allen Powell both of lawful age.
The declarant in behalf of his wife and Edmund W. Twiford, heirs at Law of George Twiford & Disector Twiford, further sets forth that to the best of his under-

Standing and belief the aforesaid George Twiford & Disector were married in the year of seventeen hundred and eighty-six, and that they did live together as husband & wife till the death of the aforesaid George Twiford.
In further proof of the said marriage this deponent has procured the original family record and herewith sends it.
Sworn to & subscribed in open court on the day & date first above written.
John M. Logan C.C.P. Allen Powel
I John M. Logan Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Guilford County. Certify that satisfactory evidence has this day been furnished said Court.
That Allen Powel is a man of truth and respectability.
That George Twiford died on the 12th. day of March 1857. Twiford
That Disector Twiford died on the 2nd. day of June 1859, leaving surviving her two Children to-wit; Edmund N. Twiford. And Elizabeth, who enter married with Allen Powel both of lawful age.
Whereupon the Court ordered the Clerk to certify the same to the War Department
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our said Court, on this the 24th. day of November 1845.
John M. Logan C.C.P.

George Swijns Certificate

Virginia, Accomack county, August 29. 1819.
I do hereby certify that George Swiford, now of Guilford North Carolina, was born in the said county of Accomack; that I knew him very well that he was reputed to be always, an honest industrious farmer, that he enlisted as a soldier with Captain Parker, to march to the Southern Army under the command of General Green, that he marched to Cumberland Old Courthouse in Virginia, and that he served upwards of twelve months, to the end of the Revolutionary war, and that he was discharged at the town of Winchester in the aforesaid state of Virginia, at the end of the said War.
Wm. Crosser formerly Lt. Col. Commat. N. Virginia Regiment in the Continental Army.
The date was immaterial, but as it is desired I have added it,
State of North Carolina James Polk came before me and made oath that the he is agreeable with the hand writing of Geo. Crosser, & the above name is in his hand writing, J. D. Daniel S. H. E. 30th Oct 1819

V. N. Bogn
Director Tivoli and NO
Set to H. H. Sylvester Aug. 11. 1845.
107 82
Act 7 July 1838

I do hereby certify that George Treifad enlisted a soldier in the 9 th Virginia regiment, (which was placed on Continental establishment) the beginning of the year 1776, and that he served the time two years for which he engaged, faithfully.
W m Cropper formerly Lt. Col. Com d 11 th Virginia Regiment
Accomack County Virginia 14 th March 1810

James Polk made sure that the section is in the hand writing of Gen. Brooks.
Oct 1849. J. D. Daniel J. H. G.

Sir Some year or half since I left the two enclosed papers with you, as they were handd back with the remark that the children were not entitled. The Agent will be here in a day or two. Please direct that the cases be examined and send me the Report tomorrow
Yours Respectfully H. H. Sylvester Hon. J. L. Edwards
P.S. I have had the cases by me for 18 m. or since they were in the Office.

Geo. Furford N.C. aged 67 yrs. - Sept 20 From age a bodily infirmity, cannot labor much.
- Wife aged 54 yrs. - - daughter 10 yrs. old. deaf , but otherwise in good health. - son, 12 yrs. old - also deaf .
Amt. of check: $270.
Martinsville N. Carolina
Enlisted in 1865 for 3 yrs. was dish. after having served 2 yrs.

Deed. Aug 3. 1871 and sent to Clerk of Superior Court Martinville N.C.
16548 North Carolina
George re Triviford of in the state of North Carolina who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Cooper's  part of of the Virginia line, for the term of 5 years
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 30 of October 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th of Mar: 1820 and sent to the Hon Thos Little House of Reps.
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1820 — $ 33.54 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep: 1820 " 48. 4 mos 6/31 — $ 89.54
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }

Rev Sec H
Aurora, N. C., Jan. 4, 1916.
DEPARTMENT of THE INTERIOR,
WASHINGTON,
Gentlemen:-
Please send me a statement of the military history of GEO. TWIFORD of N. C. who was on the pension list of 1835 for services in the Revolutionary War .
Yours truly,
Mrs. H. H. Hooker.

1916 Serial 10 Hist. to Mr. W. H. Hooker P.L.M.
Acts of July 14, 1862 and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
10782
P. O. _____
Director Twiford
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

Treasury Department,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
June 13. 1838.
Sir.
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States. The widow of George deceased  deceased  Twiford a Pensioner on the Roll of the N. Carolina Agency, at the rate of -- eight Dollars and -- -- Cents per month  month , under the law of the 18. March 1818 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1836 to the 12 th of March 1837, the day of said pensioner's death -
Respectfully, yours.
Abner K. Parrish Comptroller
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

George Swiford
Pension papers.

State of North Carolina. Superior Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Guilford County — February Term 1828 —
On this 22 nd day of February 1828 personally appeared in open Court of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Guilford, which is a Court of Record for the County of Guilford George Trawford, known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.  Given under my hand this 22 nd day of February 1828. The being first duly sworn according to law, said on his Oath that the foregoing declaration is true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.  GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 22 nd day of February 1828.  Notary Public in and for the State of North Carolina.  My Commission expires July 12 th 1830.  Attest: George Trawford  On this 22 nd day of February 1828 personally appeared in open Court of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Guilford, which is a Court of Record for the County of Guilford George Trawford, known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.  Given under my hand this 22 nd day of February 1828. The being first duly sworn according to law, said on his Oath that the foregoing declaration is true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.  GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 22 nd day of February 1828.  Notary Public in and for the State of North Carolina.  My Commission expires July 12 th 1830.  Attest: George Trawford
As in pursuance of the act of the 1 st of May 1820, I do hereby certify that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby to deprive the said act of being effectual within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for labor persons engaged in the land several series of the United States in the United States hereafter, passed on the 18 th of March 1818, and that I have not since any person in regard for me any property or a quantity of property or debts due me, nor have I any interest, other than what is claimed in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed: that since the expiration of my first schedule, the following changes have been made in my property, to wit:  + I have lost the Wagon, two new wagons, one cow, a sow & her pigs, three hogs nearly all of them, Hogs & her sows, I have lost none of my Crops, Horses, Stock the potatoes. Have put up the Cotton Wool at big wren's work.  The above is true, which I have an interest in the use of, for the benefit of my wife is upwards of forty years of age, her weekly labor, and her savings worth very little here, then her clothing & spending.

Schedule of property of the said, I believe now exhibited for a period -
An interest in the estate of a deceased person for the lifetime of his wife; an old house, an orchard, the house of cottage, 18 beds of hay, set of horse harness. Ten spades, a bush 7 ft. of iron rods, a pair of drawers, a bowl, 2 cups, 2 plates, 2 coffee pots, salt cellar, pepper, tea basket, tea cup, saucers, decanter, 3 wine pots, 2 small cups, chair, chest, box, tub, water pail, bucket, broom, a pair of stilts, a loom, cupboard, wall clock, two glass shelves, one other shelf, one rule, two old plates, etc. -
George Turford
Given to the said on the 22 nd day of February 1828, in the Court of the said -
I John Harker Clerk of the said Court of the said & another person do hereby certify that the within schedule is a true copy of the schedule of the said Court of the said, which is now in the hands of the said Court, that the said George Turford was at the time of making the same in the possession of the said schedule, which the said Court has now, for the term of nine months, under an agreement, or a conditional settlement.
I also certify that the foregoing is the schedule that is annexed to the said application from the said Court and I do hereby certify that it is the decision of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property described in the said schedule is less than one hundred dollars.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand before the said Court on the 22 nd day of February 1828 -
John Harker Clerk
By [Signature]

No. 18 April 1828
George Twisford
N. 6-
act. March 1828
Office J. S. Johnson Rep.
For A. H. Sheppard J. S. Johnson
J. S. Edwards

Hall of Representatives 17 April 1878
John L Edwards
Sir I enclose the declaration of Gray Linsford an applicant to be restored to the pension roll from which he was struck down some time since — You will much oblige me by acting on the application as soon as practicable as I am anxious to know the result —
I have the honor to be Sir, yours
A. G. the Speaker

No Evan, Jan 29
FILE
Hon. J. P. Edward Commissioner of Customs Washington D.C.

Greensboro. N.C. Jan 24 th 1838
D. Sir
George Swiford who was a Private in the War of the Revolution shortly after the 4 th day of March last made a Power of attorney to James Hart Esq. of Fayetteville N.C. to draw his Pension from the 4 th day of September 1836 to 4 th March 1837. Mr. Hart being absent from Home at the time and during the summer Consequently the money was not drawn and George Swiford died a few days after making the Power of attorney. There was at the time of his death six months pay due him Swiford and his Widow is left in a helpless Condition & stands very much in need of the Pension due. The object of writing this letter is first to know if she can draw the same or is entitled to the same. If so. What course is necessary for her to pursue in order to obtain the same. Swiford left his Widow

his only Executor, on his little effects, and she qualified as such Will you have the goodness to say If she is entitled to the pay If not who is and what will be the proper course to pursue in order to obtain the same.
I am dear Sir your obedt and humble servt
Peter Adams

Letter to Peter Adams 31. Jan'y 1838. do to Hon A. H. Shepard 33 Auditor 4 June 1838. Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 8 th April 1838 from 4 th Sep 1836 to the 12 th March 1837. Also day of said Pensioners decease
10548
52 09
North Carolina
George Twiford
of Guilford County in the State of North Carolina who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Smith of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Parker in the Virginia line, for the term of three years from 1776 to May 1781
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of eight Dollars per month, commence on the 30 th day of October 1819 and
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th of March 1820 and sent to Hon Thomas Little, House of Representatives
Restored to the Roll on 18 th day of April 1828 and notification sent to Hon. A. H. Shepard at the House of Reps Pension commencing on the 22 nd of February 1828
Amount due on 4 th of September 1828 }
$ 52-09
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818 May 1, 1820.
21 March 1829

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
R.F. 10782
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of George Guilford 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 1775 ✓ Pvt. George Gilchrist Mathews Va.   Spring 1776 Spring 1778 " George Gilchrist John Cropper W. Va.   " James Quarles Thomas Parker   Harrison   Discharged May 1781 at Winchester  
Battles engaged in, Trenton Brandywine Germantown
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Accomac Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Oct 30 1819 His ch. of.
Residence at date of application, Guilford Co. N.C.
Age at date of application, b. Feb 26 1753 in Accomac Co. Va.
Remarks: d. March 12 1837
In 1820 Soldier referred to his wife Director then 54 yrs of age. She died June 2, 1839 leaving two children. Edmund H. and Elizabeth Powell. See supplement herewith for family data.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
and no notice need be taken of rejection of widows claim * not a widow at passage of act etc purely legal to 285. Ref claims N.C. no other than Thomas Parker

V. I. N. Rev. War Section.
January 10, 1916.
Mrs. W. H. Hooker, Aurora, N. C.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of George Twiford, R. File No. 10,782, Rev. War, you are furnished the following family data.
Jonathan Twiford son of George and Director Twiford was born March 24, 1787.
Danel Twiford born June 6, 1788. Robert Twiford " December 13, 1789. Michel Twiford " March 19, 1792. Bennet Twiford " August 12, 1793. Ben (h)? Twiford " November 13, 1797. Anna Twiford " March 9, 1800. Elizabeath Twiford " May 29, 1802, married Allen Powel . Revel Twiford " " October 2, 1804. Edmond W, Twiford " November 2, 1807.
Very respectfully,
G. C. Newman
Acting Commissioner.