Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4,060, for Elisha Reynolds, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
Nb.
Reynolds, Elisha Judith
W. 4060
CONTENTS

12.003 North Carolina
Elisha Reynolds. of Wilkes in the State of N. Car.
who was a pri. & Lieut in the company commanded by Captain Cleveland of the _____ commanded by _____ in the N. Car. line for 13 mos. & 20 days -
in 1786. d. 1836
Inscribed on the Roll of North Car. at the rate of 75 Dollars 55 Cents per ann. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of May '33- and sent Hon. L. William Washington N. Car.
Arrears to the 4th of March '33-- 157.10 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " - 37.77 1/2 $188.87 1/2
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by William Miller Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6. Page 53

13 mo. 20 days
$25.55.
adm d
Hon. L. Williams Present

State of North Carolina } Court of pleas & quarter sessions Wake County } October term 1832 -
On this the 30 th of October A. D. 1832 personally appeared before the Court of pleas & quarter sessions of said County Elisha Reynolds a resident in the County of Wake State of North Carolina age 78 years who being duly sworn according to law doth make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of congress passed June 7 th 1832 -
In the Spring of the year 1776 I resided in what was then called Surry County, now Wake, in the Yadkin River State of North Carolina and have resided in the same part of the country ever since. At the aforesaid time I volunteered with a small party under Lieutenant Wm. Lewis to serve as Indian Spies along the mountains towards Bakers Station on the New River a little below where Ash County house now stands - Our term of service was about ten days. The people along the Blue Ridge were generally collected about Stations - and the object of our tour was to contribute to their security - In the month of August same year about first thing, I volunteered for an expedition against the Cherokee Indians, about the Tuscarora & Neuse Rivers -

my Company officers were Capt. David Cleveland, afterward so celebrated, as a partisan officer & Lieut. Col. Lewis, now living in this County - our Regiment was commanded by Col. William Armstrong - and, the whole force of the expedition about 3000 men were under the Chief command of Genl. Rutherford - Having joined the Genl. at the head of the Catawba, we marched across the Blue ridge at the head of Swanana & down that Stream to the French Road - thence to the Indian Towns on the Suckaway & Humpback Rivers - the Indians fled at our approach & were despatched their Country, by the destruction of their corn and burning their Towns - Coosaw, Big & Little Ecko, Humpback & other belonging to the number of thirteen were destroyed - on the return of the expedition I was discharged at the Pleasant Gardens near the head of the Catawba, having served three months - in the fall of the year 1777 I volunteered with about forty or fifty others & marched under Capt. B. Cleveland and Lieut. Wm. Lewis against a party of Tories, said at the time to amount to 400 or 500 on New River in that part of Virginia which is now Grayson County - Before we arrived at the scene of operations the main body of Tories had been dispersed by the Virginia Militia - we however encountered a few of them, were hard pressed, but having effected any thing further returned after having spent in the Town about three weeks - In the beginning of 1780 in the western part of this State the Tories, acquired confidence from the disasters of the Americans and embodied in the County of Lincoln - As soon as intelligence reached this part of the County, a volunteer to the number of about one hundred from Wilkes, under Capt. Cleveland and Lieut. Lewis, to march against them - A battle was fought between the Whigs & Tories in Lincoln County at Ramsour's Mills,

between the Whigs & Tories - The day after  of this conflict we arrived at the field of battle. but the battle was over - Genl Rutherford was then who had commanded the Whigs - with his force we remained a few days - receiving information of a body of Tories in the forks of the Yadkin we proceeded against them - Before we arrived at that place they had marched further toward the South - so further being presenting itself we were discharged after an expedition of about four weeks duration - Under the countenance of protection of a British force under Ferguson a strong body of Tories were assembled in the fall of 1780 & overran the country about the Broad & Catawba Rivers - Bor. Cleveland & Lincoln, the former became a colonel & the latter a capt. again marched at the head of the volunteers from this part of the country to attack the Tories who were said to be collected on the wakes of Broad River - I marched with the expedition as a volunteer - On Bear Creek in what is now Rutherford we formed a junction with the forces from Virginia & Wilkesington County beyond the mountain, under command Surgeon & Shelby - The Tories before we arrived at this place had changed their position - we followed the traces of their march & crossed Broad River at the checker ford - Here satisfactory intelligence of their position in Kings Mountain was received and our officers made preparation for immediate attack - My horse being disabled I was left with the guard for the baggage & those who were mounted marched against the enemy about three miles distant - The battle was fought on the 8 th of October - On the second day afterwards the baggage & guard joined the army at Coot's Station

about 700 or 800 - Some of their leaders were here condemned by a Court martial & with the exception of one who escaped, were hung - I marched with the guard on the prisoners to the moravian town where I remained in the service about three weeks - when being sick I was brought home - The length of this tour was, as well as I can now recollect, was about three months - In the summer of 1780, I went as a volunteer under Cleveland & Sevier with about two hundred men on an expedition to the Catawba in Burke County. The object of this expedition was to give protection to such Tories as were disposed to comply with the terms of the governor's proclama- -tion, & enter into the service of their country - We were discharged after being in the service about three weeks - Late in the summer of 1781 Genl. Rutherford was on a campaign against the Tories near Swain's Creek. I marched as a lieutenant, under Capt. Saml. Johnson with a body of men & Major Frank Hargrove to join him, but for some reason not now recollecting we were ordered back before we reached our destination - This tour was six weeks - In the following winter I marched as a lieutenant under Capt. Saml. Johnson & Col. Elisha Isaacs with a body of militia against the Tories under Fanning on Dupl. River - Had to keep them in check we were stationed near Leons Mill on Dupl. River about three weeks - In the summer of 1781, I joined Genl. Greene refugee colony from Georgia, with a body of forty or fifty, under Capt. Sevier marched with him to the Hospital in Orange County - From there I was sent with an express to Major Preston at Sullivan's with permission to return home after having performed this service - I found the major at Sullivan's which I entered this tour of about 3 or 4 weeks -

I performed an other short term of service of about two  one weeks - with a small party from Wilks County volunteers for the purpose of recapturing Col. Cleveland who was a prisoner with the Tories. This object we effected on new River - The two terms performed by me as lieutenant, were under the appointment of the Colonel of the County Commission which I have now in my possession was not issued by the Governor until the 1 st of January 1782. - My age is 78 years General Simon & Capt. Saml Johnson now live in this County who have a knowledge of several of the terms of service set forth in the foregoing declaration. I never knew me violent. received any written discharge - I hereby relinquish any claim whatever to a pension or a annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State. Sworn to & subscribed the year aforesaid. Elisha Reynolds
R Martin C. W. G. G.
We Thomas Fletcher a clergyman residing in the County of Wilks, State of North Carolina and James Harkel residing in the same do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elisha Reynolds who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy eight years of age; that he is respected & believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Thomas Fletcher - J. Harkel  Sworn to & subscribed this day 28 th of January 1842 R Martin C. W. G. G.

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 the States; And the court further certify that it appears to them that Thomas Fletcher who has subscribed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the State of North Carolina, County of Wilkes and that James Hart who has also signed the same, is a resident of the same and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. We are also well acquainted with character of the applicant Elisha Reynolds & of Capt Samuel Johnson who makes the subjoined certificates, & their statements are entitled to full credit.
Wm. Finley Chairman Thomas Bryan J.P. H. Hays J.P.
I Samuel Johnson of Wilkes County & State of North Carolina hereby certify, that I was a soldier of the revolution, & served in the same Company with Elisha Reynolds in the expedition of 1776 against the Cherokee towns on Tuckasegee, Hiwassee & Chatuga River in the same as stated in the above declaration. That I also served in the same Company with him for three weeks in the war against the Tories on New River in Virginia - after the expedition to Kings Mountain, with this qualification that I was wounded in the battle & was discharged from the service sooner than Reynolds - That I served with him for the time he states in his declaration under leadership & service to the Catawba in Burke County - to form the intention of such Tories as might be disposed to desert the cause of the British - That he was Lieutenant in the Company of which I was Lieutenant Captain under Major Murgrove when we marched down towards Georgetown to

therefore General Rutherford that we were engaged in that service for seven weeks - also that he served as my lieutenant in an expedition under Col. Isaac, upon Deep River, where for three months we were acting against the Tories - I also was with him at the time of the recapture of Col. Cleveland from the Tories and it occurred as he states - I have no actual knowledge of any other service performed by the said Reynolds, but have often heard & always believed that the additional service stated by him in his declaration was performed as he therein states, I know that he performed the two terms of service, a. lieutenant by the appointment of the Colonel of the County and that his commission for that office, which I have this day examined, was issued by Alexander Clayton Governor of the State in the month of January 1782.
Saml Johnson
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
R Martin C. W. C. C.
I Robert Martin Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for State of North Carolina & Wilkes County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Elisha Reynolds for a pension
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 30 th day of October 1832.
R Martin C. W. C. C.

81 Feb 2. L C Dreyer - military history
2981.
South Carolina Judith Reynolds widow of Elisha Reynolds N C who served in the Revolutionary
Reported Aug 12/49
was paid Great £1.
Entered on the Roll at the rate of 75 Dollars 55 at which said amount to commence on the 1st day of March, 1843.
Given under my hand this 12 day of August 1849 Agent 10.
James K. Burke Paymaster N.C.
Approved by War Dept. March 1843. No. 331

State of North Carolina Wilkes County
On this 30 th day of June A.D. 1841 personally appeared before William H. Martin, one of the acting justices in & for said County Judith Reynolds, aged eighty three years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An act granting half- pay and pensions to Certain widows." That she is the widow of Elisha Reynolds, who was a soldier & lieutenant in the revolutionary war, and who was a pensioner at the time of his death - The said Judith Reynolds has no means by which she can prove the time her husband Elisha Reynolds entered the service & length of service only an reference to the declaration of her husband Elisha Reynolds, which is on file in the pension Office at Washington City D.C. - She further declares that she was married to the said Elisha Reynolds, on the 10 th of August 1786, in the County & State aforesaid where she has remained ever since. That her husband, the aforesaid Elisha Reynolds, died on the 13 th day of December 1836; That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place at the time above stated.

She further declares, that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband - she further declares, that she is so old and infirm that she cannot safely go or attempt to go to the Court House of further that she has not been able to leave her residence for the last two years -
Sworn to and subscribed, on the 28 th day of September AD 1841 1840 Judith miss Reynolds Teste W. H. Martin J.P.
State of North Carolina Wilkes County I William Martin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter sessions for the County of Wilkes and State of North Carolina do hereby certify that William H. Martin whose name is subscribed to the above declaration as a magistrate is and was at the time of his attestation an acting justice of the peace for the County of Wilkes & State of said, and that due faith and credit ought to be given to his official acts as such - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office this 22 nd day of November 1841 - W m Martin Clk By J. E. Martin R. Clk

Elisha Reynolds To Judith Eddins N.L.
When bought of 12 aug 1856 J. S. Henson

To any Regular Licenced Minister of the Gospel or Justice of the Peace for the County of Wilts Whereas Elisha Reynolds hath this Day made Application for a Licence for a marriage to be had and Solemnised Between him the said Elisha Reynolds and Judith Edkins Both of the County of Wilts aforesaid these are therefore to authorise you or any of you to Celebrate and Solemnise the Rights of Marriage Between him the said Elisha Reynolds and Judith Edkins and join them together as man and wife in Holy Matrimony Given under my hand this fifth Day of August anno Domini 1786
G Wheatley Clk, C

Elisha Reynolds To Judith Addins M.L.
When bought by J. H. May 1856 for J. H. May

September 26, 1932
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ELISHA REYNOLDS W. 4060 Am
Mrs. D. G. Reynolds 106 High Street Oxford, North Carolina
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of September 15, in which you request records of the Revolutionary War soldiers, Elisha Reynolds, Richard Reynolds, John S. Reynolds and Thomas Reynolds.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States based upon military service of soldiers in that war.
A careful search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the service of Richard, John, or Thomas Reynolds as described by you.
You are furnished herein the history of Elisha Reynolds, the only soldier of that name found in the Revolutionary War records of this office who served from North Carolina.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 4060, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Elisha Reynolds.
Elisha Reynolds, while residing on the Yadkin River, in what was then called Surry (later Wilkes) County, North Carolina, volunteered in the spring of 1776 under Lieutenant William Lenoir to serve as an Indian spy in the Blue Ridge Mountains for ten days. In August, 1776, he went into Captain Benjamin Cleveland's company, Colonel Martin Armstrong's regiment in the Cherokee Indian expedition and aided in burning their towns and served three months. In the fall of 1777, he served under Captain Benjamin Cleveland for three weeks, and in the summer of 1780, served four weeks under said captain. In the summer of 1780,

Lt.  Capt he served under Captain William Lenoir and Colonel Benjamin Cleveland for three weeks, and in the fall of 1780 he served three months under the same officers. In the summer of 1781, he served under Captain William Lenoir three or four weeks, and late in the same summer, he served as lieutenant under Captain Samuel Johnson and Major Frank Hargrove seven weeks. On January 25, 1782, he was appointed lieutenant of Wilkes County, North Carolina militia, and served under Captain Samuel Johnson and Colonel Elisha Isaacs for three months. He also volunteered for one week with a party from Wilkes County, and recaptured Colonel Cleveland who was a prisoner with the Tories.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1832, while living in Wilkes County, North Carolina, aged seventy-eight years.
Elisha Reynolds died December 13, 1836.
Soldier married August 10, 1786, in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Judith Eddins.
She was allowed pension on her application executed June 30, 1841, while residing in Wilkes County, North Carolina, aged eighty-two years. It is not stated whether they had any children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Know all men by these presents that we Elish Reynolds, and William Reynolds, Both of Wilkes County are held and firmly bound unto Richard Carnell Esq Governor, to him his heirs or successors in the just & full sum of five hundred pounds for which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs Executors administrators jointers severally & firmly - By these presents Sealed with our seals and dated this fifteenth day of August 1786
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas Elisha Reynolds hath made application for a License for Marriage to be had and solemnized between him the said Elisha Reynolds & Judith Eddins, both of Wilkes County - Now in case hereafter there is no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage, then the above obligation to be void else to remain in force and virtue.
Signed in the presence of G. Wheatley 66
Elisha Reynolds
William Reynolds
State of North Carolina Wilkes County I William Martin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter sessions for the County aforesaid do certify that the annexed bond resigned signed by Elish Reynolds & William Reynolds is a just and true copy of the bond on file in this office - In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of office this 2 nd day of November 1841
W. Martin By J. B. Martin S.C.M.

MRS. W. SIEGEL ROARK 104 NORTH ADAMS JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS
3/20/26.
Commissioners of Pensions Washington D.C. Gentlemen:-
Will you kindly send war records of the following Rev soldiers Boathurst Skelton. think he enlisted at Williamsburg Va. Elisha Reynolds. he was born in Surry Co., died in Wilkes Co N.C. + is there any family history of either? Thanking you.
Very sincerely (Mrs W.S) Norah P. Roark.

THE REYNOLDS FAMILY ASSOCIATION MRS. A. C. RIPPIER, SEC'Y. AND TREAS. 413 THIRD STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Nov. 3 1924.
July 2 etc.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:—
It will be a great kindness if you will please let me know if the following or any member of their family drew pension—
1 Nathaniel G. Reynolds b. 11-25-1762 King William Co., Va. 2 John Reynolds—(possibly meant for John) bapt. 1st Mid. Bap. Ch. 7th Mid. Bap. 3 Eliza Reynolds— b. 4-2-1755 Durrey, Mo. d. 12-30, 1836 Weber Co. Mo. 4 John Reynolds— b. Walcheren Co. N.Y. d. 1787. Stock Bank—N.Y.

5 James Reynolds - priv. Corp. one 1st Lieut. Co. 3-17-1772. Norwalk - Conn d. 4 . 1819 New Haven - "
Appreciating this courtesy -
I am
Most Sincerely .
Anna C. Rippie (Mrs)

Beaverville
La. N. C. May 17, 1924.
My dear Sir:
On the Colonial list A. C. Archives it states gives two  Elisha Reynolds  in Rev. W. as Pensioners in 1835, you might say the same column one on one page & the other on the next. Will you tell me just how this happened? Are they one & the same person? Kindly tell me if there were two. Any facts will be appreciated.
Sincerely B.B. Hanna

Recd 3 Nov 1911 M. T. Old War Dept.
(THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY)
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Dear Sir - Will you be so kind as to send me the record of service in the Revolution of the Pensioners - Christian Crouse of Morgan Co., Ga. who was aged 81 - in 1833. and of Lieut Elisha Reynolds of S. C. mil- itia who was living 1833 in Wilkes Co., S. C. These names are in the pub- lished list of Revo- lutionary Pensioners.
Thanking you for an early reply I am
Yours Very Truly Miss H. M. Prescott
34 East Ave., Atlanta Ga
Nov. 1- 1911

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James & Edward Ely
Commission of Paving
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Please credit the payment
of Judith Reynolds.
Act of 1844 12 mo. . . . . $75 55 for Voucher no. 10. 3.
Very respectfully
Yours. Charles.
Am. Austin J. B.

Letter to Pensions Aft 18 March '45 " " Mr D. J. Reid Mar 6. 1847 " to Pen Ago Aug 12 1847. The above
5081.
South Carolina
Judith Reynolds
widow of Elisha Reynolds
who was a Priv. Vets.
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 75 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of March 1844 and sent to
Wm L. D. Reid Secy of Revs
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book Vol. 1. Page 204.

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agent notified Nov. 29. '41
South Carolina
Judith Reynolds widow of
Elisha Reynolds dec d who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 13. December 1836. of Wilkes Co in the State of S. Carolina who was a priv t & Lt in the Comp. commanded by Captain Cleveland of the ... commanded by ... in the S. Carolina line for 13 months & 20 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina the rate of $5 13 Dollars 55 Cents per annum, commence on the 24th day of March  December 1836. the day of his death
Certificate of Pension issued the 27. day of Nov 1841 & sent to W. W. Peden Esqr Wilkesborough S. Carolina
Arrears to the 4th of March '41 - $19.20
Semi-annual allowance ending
$19.20
{ Act July 7, } 1838 }
Recorded by Theo L. Woody, Clerk, book A Vol. 2 Page 189

State of North Carolina To all whom these Presents shall come, Greeting.
WE, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct, and Fidelity, Do, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Lieutenant of a Company of the Military Regiment of - Militia
YOU are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Lieutenant — by Exercising and well Disciplining the Officers and Soldiers under your Command; and by doing and performing all manner of Things therunto belonging. And We do strictly charge all Officers and Soldiers under your Command to be obedient to your Orders as Lieutenant
AND you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions, from Time to Time, as you shall receive from your superior Officers, according to the Rules and Directions of Military Discipline, and the Laws of this State.
Witness ALEXANDER MARTIN, Esquire, Speaker of our Senate, Governor, Captain-General, and Commander in Chief, for the Time being, under his Hand and Seal at Arms, at Salem the 28 th — Day of January Anno Dom: 1782 and in the Sixth Year of our Independence.
By His Honor, Conrad Chas. Lee
Alex. Martin

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April 5, 1932
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W. 4060 ELISHA REYNOLDS JUDITH
Miss Alma G. Burgamy 3091 Highland Avenue Birmingham, Alabama
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date, relative to Elisha Reynolds, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 4060, based upon the military service of Elisha Reynolds in the Revolutionary War.
Elisha Reynolds, while residing on the Yadkin River, in what was then called Surry (later Wilkes) County, North Carolina, volunteered in the spring of 1776 under Lieutenant William Lenoir to serve as an Indian spy in the Blue Ridge Mountains for ten days. In August, 1776, he went into Captain Benjamin Cleveland's company, Colonel Martin Armstrong's regiment in the Cherokee Indian expedition and aided in burning their towns and served three months. In the fall of 1777, he served under Captain Benjamin Cleveland for three weeks, and in the summer of 1780 served four weeks under said captain. In the summer of 1780 he served under Captain William Lenoir and Colonel Benjamin Cleveland for three weeks, and in the fall of 1780 he served three months under the same officers. In the summer of 1781 he served under Captain William Lenoir three or four weeks, and late in the same summer he served as lieutenant under Captain Samuel Johnson and Major Frank Hargrove seven weeks. On January 25, 1782, he was appointed lieutenant of Wilkes County, North Carolina militia, and served under Captain Samuel Johnson and Colonel Elisha Isaacs for three months. He also volunteered for one week with a party from Wilkes County, and recaptured Colonel Cleveland who was a prisoner with the Tories.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1832, while living in Wilkes County, North Carolina, aged

seventy-eight years.
Elisha Reynolds died December 13, 1836.
Soldier married August 10, 1786, in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Judith Eddins.
She was allowed pension on her application executed June 30, 1841, while residing in Wilkes County, North Carolina, aged eighty-two years. It is not stated whether they had any children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

MNH
May 10, 1926
Mrs. Siegel Roark 104 North Adams Junction City, Kansas
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 4060 it appears that Elisha Reynolds while residing on the Yadkin River, in what was then called Surry County, North Carolina, later Wilkes County, volunteered in the spring of 1776 under Lieutenant William Lenoir to serve as an Indian Spy in the Blue Ridge Mountains for ten days.
In August 1776 he went in Captain Benjamin Cleveland's Company, Colonel Martin Armstrong's Regiment in the Cherokee Indian Expedition, and aided in burning their towns, and served three months.
In the fall of 1777 he served under Captain Benjamin Cleveland for three weeks, and in the summer of 1780 served four weeks under said Captain.
In the summer of 1780 he served under Captain William Lenoir and Colonel Benjamin Cleveland for three weeks, and in the fall of 1780 he served three months under same officers.
In the summer of 1781 he served under Captain William

Lenoir three or four weeks, and late in same summer he served as Lieutenant under Captain Samuel Johnson and Major Frank Hargrove seven weeks.
On January 25, 1782 he was appointed Lieutenant of Wilkes County, North Carolina Militia and served under Captain Samuel Johnson and Colonel Elisha Isaacs for three months.
He also volunteered for one week with a party from Wilkes County, and recaptured Colonel Cleveland who was a prisoner with the Tories.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1832 while living in Wilkes County, North Carolina aged seventy-eight years. He died December 13, 1836.
Soldier married August 10, 1786 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Judith Eddins. She was allowed pension on her application executed June 30, 1841 while residing in Wilkes County, North Carolina aged eighty-two years. It is not stated whether they had any children.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

November 21, 1924
Mrs. A. C. Rippier 413 Third St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 4060 it appears that Elisha Reynolds while residing on the Yadkin River, in what was then called Surry County, North Carolina, later Wilkes County, volunteered in the spring of 1776 under Lieutenant William Lenoir to serve as an Indian Spy in the Blue Ridge Mountains for ten days.
In August 1776 he went in Captain Benjamin Cleveland's Company, Colonel Martin Armstrong's Regiment in the Cherokee Indian Expedition, and aided in burning their towns, and served three months.
In the fall of 1777 he served under Captain Benjamin Cleveland for three weeks, and in the summer of 1780 served four weeks under said Captain.
In the summer of 1780 he served under Captain William Lenoir and Colonel Benjamin Cleveland for three weeks, and in the fall of 1780 he served three months

under same officers.
In the summer of 1781 he served under Captain William Lenoir three or four weeks, and late in said summer he served as Lieutenant under Captain Samuel Johnson and Major Frank Hargrove seven weeks.
On January 25, 1882 he was appointed Lieutenant of Wilkes County, North Carolina Militia and served under Captain Samuel Johnson and Colonel Elisha Isaacs for three months.
He also volunteered for one week with a party from Wilkes County and recaptured Colonel Cleveland who was a prisoner with the Tories.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1832 while living in Wilkes County, North Carolina aged seventy-eight years. He died December 13, 1836.
He married August 10, 1786 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Judith Eddins and she was allowed pension on her application executed June 30, 1841 while residing in said county aged eighty-two years. It is not stated whether they had any children.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

June 24, 1924
B. B. Hanna Weaverville, N. C.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 4060 it appears that Elisha Reynolds while residing on the Yadkin River, in what was then called Surry County, North Carolina, later Wilkes County, volunteered in the spring of 1776 under Lieutenant William Lenoir to serve as an Indian Spy in the Blue Ridge Mountains for ten days.
In August 1776 he went in Captain Benjamin Cleveland's Company, Colonel Martin Armstrong's Regiment in the Cherokee Indian Expedition, and aided in burning their towns, and served three months.
In the fall of 1777 he served under Captain Benjamin Cleveland for three weeks, and in the summer of 1780 served four weeks under said Captain.
In the summer of 1780 he served under Captain William Lenoir and Colonel Benjamin Cleveland for three weeks, and in the fall of 1780 he served three months under same of-

100 ficers.
In the summer of 1782 he served under Captain William Lenoir three or four weeks, and late in summer of 1781 he served as Lieutenant under Captain Samuel Johnson and Major Frank Hargrove seven weeks.
On January 25, 1782 he was appointed Lieutenant of Wilkes County, North Carolina Militia and served under Captain Samuel Johnson and Colonel Elisha Isaacs for three months.
He also volunteered for one week with a party from Wilkes County and recaptured Colonel Cleveland who was a prisoner with the Tories.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1832 while living in Wilkes County, North Carolina aged seventy-eight years. He died December 13, 1836.
He married August 10, 1786 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Judith Eddins and she was allowed pension on her application executed June 30, 1841 while residing in said county aged eighty-two years. It is not stated whether they had any children.
The above noted is the only soldier named Elisha

Reynolds of North Carolina found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
In order to obtain information relative to any other soldier of the Revolution, by that name, of North Carolina you should apply to the State Librarian at Raleigh, as the publication referred to by you was compiled by the State of North Carolina, not by the United States, and the other pensioner referred to is possibly a North Carolina State pensioner.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

March 11, 1918.
Non. T. S. Williams, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Williams:
In reply to your letter of the eighth instant, I have the honor to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, Widow's File No. 4080, it appears that Elisha Reynolds while residing on the Yadkin River, in what was then called Surry County, North Carolina, later Wilkes County; volunteered in the spring of 1776, under Lieut. William Lenoir, to serve as an Indian Spy, in the Blue Ridge Mountains for ten days.
In August 1776, he went in Capt. Benjamin Cleveland's company, Col. Martin Armstrong's regiment, in the Cherokee Indian Expedition and aided in burning their towns and served three months.
In the fall of 1777, he served under Capt. Benjamin Cleveland for three weeks.
In summer of 1780, he served under Capt. Benjamin Cleveland, four weeks.
In summer of 1780, he served under Capt. William Lenoir and Col Benjamin Cleveland, three weeks.
In fall of 1780, he served under Capt. William Lenoir and Col Benjamin Cleveland for three months.
See Mr Williams letter of 1st half of this letter in John Reynolds, Mrs. M. G. G.

In summer of 1781, he served under Capt. William Lenoir three or four weeks.
In late summer of 1781, he served as Lieutenant under Capt. Samuel Johnson and Major Frank Hargrove seven weeks.
On Jan. 25, 1782, he was appointed Lieutenant of Wilkes County, N. C. Militia and served under Capt. Samuel Johnson and Col Elisha Isaacs for three months.
He also volunteered for one week with a party from Wilkes County and recaptured Col Cleveland who was a prisoner with the Tories.
He was allowed pension, on his application executed October 30, 1832, at which time he was 78 years old and lived in Wilkes County, North Carolina. He died December 13, 1836.
He married August 10, 1786, in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Judith Eddins and she was allowed pension, on her application executed June 30, 1841, while residing in said county, aged 82 years. It is not stated whether they had any children.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Elisha Reynolds W.F. 4060
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr 9 of 1775 10 days Indian Spy Genl. Wm Lenoir Ky.   * Aug 10 1776 3 mos Bmp. Cleveland Martha Armstrong   Fall of 1777 3 mos Bmp. Cleveland   Summer 1780 4 mos Bmp. Cleveland   Summer 1780 3 mos Wm Lenoir Genl. Cleveland   Fall 1780 3 mos Wm Lenoir Bmp. Cleveland   2nd Summer 1781 7 mos Lieut. Paul Johnson Major Frank Hargrave   1st Summer 1781 3 or 4 mos Paul Johnson   Jany 25 1782 3 mos 1 week Lieut. Paul Johnson Elisha Isaac   no officers stated  
Battles engaged in, *Expedition against Cherokee Indians and destroyed their towns
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Wilkes Co. Ky. at N.C.
Date of application for pension, Oct 20 1833. No. 11. 11. 33.
Residence at date of application, Wilkes Co. Ky.
Age at date of application, 78 yrs. He died Dec. 13 1836.
Remarks: Soldier married Aug. 10 1786 in Wilkes Co. Ky. Judith Eddins. She was at present on an application presented June 20 1841 while a resident of Wilkes Co. Ky. aged 82 years.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev.
106 High St. Oxford N.C. Sept. 15, 1922.
Sec. of Pension Board Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Please send me copies of any records you may have pertaining to any, or all, of the following American Revolutionary
Soldiers:
✓ Elisha Reynolds , Lieut. N.C. militia 1780 ✓ Richard 1 R.P. Reynolds, Capt. S.C. militia 1775-1776 ✓ John 2nd S. of Reynolds, Lieut. S.C. militia 1775-? ✓ Thomas Reynolds, Lieut.-Colonel New Jersey militia 1776-?
yours and oblige,
Alberta Reynolds
(Mrs. D. G. Reynolds)

3091 - Highland Ave., Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 28, 1932.
Commissioner of Pensions, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:
I am writing to ask you to please give me a copy of the pension of the following two Revolutionary soldiers:
✓ Elisha Reynolds - Wilkes Co., N. C., and Captain James Petty - Tenn.
Elisha Reynolds, born in Wilkes Co., N. C., 1755- died in Wilkes Co., N. C., 1836, married 1786, Judith Eddins b. 1759, d. 1841. Several ladies have joined the D.A. R. through Elisha Reynolds, and all have given his wife's name as Judith Eddins. However, in Heitman's Register, his wife's name is given as Judith Edwards.
After his death did his widow marry ----Stroud? And would her pension have stopped, had she married again?
If this Elisha Reynolds' wife did not marry again, after she was allowed a pension, please give me the name of any N. C. Revolutionary soldier by name of Reynolds, whose widow was granted a pension and married a Stroud.
I enclose copy of a letter from a descendant of a Reynolds who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. If a pension gives the number and names of the children of a Revolutionary soldier, I shall greatly appreciate if you will give me all the data a pension gives. Her Reynolds Revolutionary ancestor lived in N. C.
-----
Captain James Petty - lived near Murfreesboro, Tenn. He married Hannah Dill. He probably came from N. C. Private family records say that he married Hannah Dill and moved to Tenn., near Nashville, Tenn. If his pension gives names of his children or any family data, I shall greatly appreciate it if you will give it to me.
Thanking you in advance and hoping to have the pleasure of hearing from you soon, I am
Yours very truly,
Alma G. Burgamy.

Copy.
"Dear Alma:
I do not know anything about my Grandfather Reynolds' family except, I know he had one sister named Margaret, who I think was a Mrs. Stubblefield, and I think he had one named Rebeccah, but don't know who she married. Don't know his age, nor where he was born, nor the date of his death.
As to Grandma's family, I know her father was Capt. James Petty , of the Revolutionary Army , was in the battle of King's Mountain . Think he lived on a farm near Murfreesboro, Tenn., and afterward lived in Murfreesboro. Don't know who his wife was, but have heard Grandma speak of her sister Clemantine , who was John Allen's mother, (He could perhaps give you some information) and four brothers, namely , Jim, Calvin, George and Isom. Two of them lived in Texas, having been granted some land for fighting in some war. Don't know when and where Grandpa and Grandma were married, where they lived in Tenn., when they went to Alabama, but think they lived in Greenville first, then Montgomery and then Selma. Mamma was married in Selma. Grandma was 65 when she died - her birthday was either the 9th or 11th of August.
I do not know where my Mother was born, but she and uncle Clay were born in Tenn. I never asked her, nor she never told me, don't see now why I did not ask her more about her family. Don't know the names of Grandma's children, but one was Margaret, one Mary, Susie, Elizabeth, Osion, William, and those you knew.
Grandpa had two half-brothers, Maxwell Stroud, and I don't know the name of the other. You might get some information by writing to the Court in which Murfreesboro is situated, that is, if their records go that far back. Ask John Allen where you could write for id.
Sorry I cannot give you any more information, but I have none myself.
My Mother died Jan. 21st, 1921 - was 84 on Oct. 23rd, 1920.
Yours truly,
Carrie S. Broun, 2031 Springhill Avenue, Mobile, Ala.
P. S. I just asked a lady in the office who was interested in hunting up some family history how they went about it, and she said that in the Library at Knoxville, Tenn., and she supposed in the one at Nashville, there were some histories of the old pioneer families of Tenn. If you could get some one to look at these books you might find something.
Grandpa's other half-brother was Bartlett Stroud, and he had two sons, Willie and Bartlett. Willie spent about a year at our house when we lived in Miss., about the year 1872-3, and then went to Texas, I think, and we never heard anything from him."

Rev. 12/18
Vienna, Ill. June 24, 1918. Mr G. M. Saltzgeber Washington D.C. Dear Sir—
Please look over Widows Pension list of the Rev. Soldiers of Wilkes Co. N.C. and tell me how long Mrs Judith Reynolds drew a pension, she was allowed a pension in 1841. I am anxious to get the date of her birth and death.
She was the widow of Elisha Reynolds.
"Widows File No 4060 may be of some help."
If the records show when Elisha Reynolds was born, that is the day & mo would be glad to know them also.
Respectfully Kate Gray.

Nov. 9. 1911 - Hiet. to Miss H. S. Pres. of V. S. C. C. 1918 Mar. 11. Hiet. to Hon. J. S. Williams (see later in John Reynolds, Mt. N. 1890.) 1918 July 2. Kate Gray par. hiet. also data to apply to Auditor 1924. June 14. Hiet. to C. C. Hanna - m. 1924. 1924 - Nov. 21 - Hiet. to Mr. A. C. Riffle - m. 1924. 1926 - May 19 - Hiet. to Mrs. H. S. - m. 1926. 1932 - Apr. 5 - Hiet. to Miss Aluca - m. 1932. Burgandy - m. 1932. 1932, Sept. 26 - Hiet. to Mrs. Reynolds - m. 1932.
Very WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4060
Judith Reynolds Wid.
Elisha Reynolds Lieut. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 28/48
Index: - Vol. 12 , Page 153

State of North Carolina Wilkes County
I William P. Waugh Chairman of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for the County & State aforesaid do Certify that William Martin, whose signature as Clerk of said Court is hereunto affixed is now the acting Clerk of said Court, and that due faith and credit is due to his official acts as such. — Witness my hand & seal Nov. 22 d 1841.
Wm P Waugh Chairman

James L Edmond Esq Pension office Washington
Hdm

Washington March 4 th 1833
Sir
Ebenezer Reynolds served as follows
1. In the year 1776 under Capt Lenoir for the period of ten days - 2. In the August 1776 he volunteered under the command of Capt Benjamin Charnland in the Brigade commanded by Gen l Rutherford and marched against the Cherokee Indians - In this service he was engaged three months - 3. In the fall of 1777 he volunteered under Capt Charnland and Lenoir against the Tories and served 21 days - 4. In the summer of 1780, about the time of the battle at Rutherford's Mill he served four weeks under Charnland and Lenoir - 5. In the fall of 1780 he marched as a volunteer under Col Charnland and Capt Lenoir against the Tories at King's Mountain; and after the battle he went to the Moravian Towns to guard the prisoners about 7 or 800 in number and served at this period three months -

6. He again entered the service in 1780 to guard such Tories as might join the Whigs and served three weeks or 21 days — 7. He again in 1781 marched towards Georgia but was ordered back before reaching their destination, and served seven weeks — 8. He again marched against the Fort Fanning on Dup River in 1781 and served three months — 9. Again under General Pickens a refuge wing from South Carolina in 1781 he served  three weeks —
From the foregoing statements it appears that Mr Reynolds served at the shortest calcu- lation one year and two months ; some part of the time as an officer — But we will take no account at present of that rank or the pay attached to it, for I know Mr Reynolds would prefer the allowance now to waiting to fix the additional amount to which he would be entitled —
I know this old man well and can bear ample testimony to the probity and correctness of his conduct and character — I am

also acquainted with the clergyman Thomas Fletcher, and the magistrate James Rackett - and know them to be men of good character and credit - I am also acquainted with Samuel Johnson the witness under whom Mr Reynolds served and know him to be a man of good character and entitled to credit - But none than all this the true statement of Mr Reynolds would be enough for he is a man of as much worth as any other in the country and is I believe an exemplary member of the Methodist church. I hope his claim will be allowed without difficulty or trouble -
I am very respectfully your obedient H on ble Servant.
Lewis Williams
James L Coleman Esqr.

Wilkesboro' Nov. 22 1841
Sir,
Yours of the 10 th inst. has been received, in which you informed me that the declaration of Mrs Reynolds, was not made out under the proper Act - There had been two declarations made out, and thro' mistake the wrong one was sent - I now inclose the one claiming under the Act of July 7. 1838, which I hope will answer -
Yours Respectfully
Wm W. Peden.

Judith Reynolds Wid of Elisha N.C.
Ad July 7 1836 Married 1786 died 13 Dec. 1836
Allow $75.55 per ann from 13 Dec. 1836
M. W. Peden Esq Mikesborough N.C.

Elisha Reynolds M.D. June 7 1841 $75.55 (When paid)
H H S
No 27. 41
Decr 13 Decr 1836 p st to Stratford Mr Hary

Painshill Park W.L. 31 May 1833
Yours Truly Lewis Williams
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Surry County May 2 nd 1833
Dear Sir,
I enclose to the commission of Capt Elisha Reynolds of Wilkes County in this State - His claim was allowed at the close of the last Session, but the old gentleman is greatly dissatisfied with the allowance made to him - He says it is not at all in proportion to the services he rendered - He further says he served 12 months as an officer before the commission was issued - That that fact is set forth in the declaration which is now on file in your office - I know that was a common thing during the revolution from the reports of old men - This he also says is proved in the declaration - I hope therefore you will reexamine the case and grant him further pay - He is a man of the most respectable character -
I am your obedt Servt
Lewis Williams
James L Edwards Esqr -

J. L. Ednards Esq Pension Office Washington City D. C.

Wilkesboro' Nov 3 d 1841
J. L. Edwards Esq
Dear Sir
You have the deposition of Mrs. Haldenay relative to the claim of Mrs. Mary Fyzel - also the declaration of Mrs. Judith Reynolds, which you will please examine & then will address your letters to Mrs. Judith Reynolds & Mrs. Mary Fyzel at the place -
Yours Respectfully
W. W. Peden.

5430
J. Reynolds
$75:55 per an
Hon. D.S. Reid H. Rep

State of North Carolina Wilkes County
On this 26 day of February 1844, personally appeared before me one of the acting justices in and for said county Judeth Reynolds a resident of North Carolina, in the County of Wilkes aged 86, years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Elisha Reynolds, who was a private & Lieutenant in the North Carolina Militia The Regiment in which he served will be more fully shown an reference to his declaration on file in the pension department in Washington City & C. The annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838 was Sixty three dollars & eighty six cents & 2/3 making in all Three hundred and nineteen dollars & thirty three cents. —
She further declares that she is still a widow Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before —
James E Reynolds J.P.
Judeth X Reynolds Mark
State of North Carolina
Wilkes County I James Reynolds certify that the foregoing declaration was duly acknowledged

before me on this 26 th day of February 1844. by the person whose name appears to foregoing declaration — I further certify that I am personally acquainted with Judith Reynolds, and is a woman of undoubted character —
Jamess E Reynolds J.P. & C
I William Maslin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Middlesex County, certify that James E Reynolds is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 1 st day of March 1844.
W m Maslin C lerk By John W flary D 66

South Reynolds $75.50

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of February 2 nd 1848 entitled An act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution.
State of North Carolina County of Wilkes } On this 20 th day of October 1848 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for said County Judith Reynolds a resident of Wilkes County aged 89 years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on 2 nd February 1848. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War - that she is the widow of Elisha Reynolds who was a private - and that she drew a pension of Seventy five dollars and fifty five cents per annum under act of 17 th June 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before me James P. Reynolds J.P. M c Clary A. A. S. 990 Judith Reynolds her mark

I James E. Reynolds an acting Justice of the peace in and the County of Wilkes State of North Carolina. Do hereby certify that the above affiant is personally known to me and that she is the person she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
Given under my hand and Seal this 20 th day of October 1848. James E. Reynolds
State of North Carolina County of Wilkes } I William Mastin Clerk of the County Court of Wilkes County & State of N. Carolina do hereby certify that James E. Reynolds whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace! and as such full faith and credit may and ought to be given thereto.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office. On this 21 st day of October 1848.
W. Mastin (C)

5, 483. See act July 7. '38 Judith Reynolds
N.C.
act 4. July 1836

State of North Carolina Wilkes County
On this 20 th day of June A.D. 1841, personally appeared before William H. Martin one of the acting justices in and for said County Judith Reynolds in her eighty third year, who, being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4, 1836. That she is the widow of Elisha Reynolds, who was a soldier lieutenant in the revolutionary war; and who was a pensioner at the time of his death. The said Judith Reynolds has no means by which she can prove the time her husband Elisha Reynolds entered the service & length of service only on reference to the declaration of her husband Elisha Reynolds, which is on file in the pension office in Washington City, D.C. - She further declared that she was married to the said Elisha Reynolds on the 10 th of August 1786 in the County & State afore said where she has remained ever since - She further states that her husband Elisha Reynolds, died on the 13 th day of December 1836, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed - She further declared that she is so old & infirm that she cannot safely go or attempt to go to the Court House; neither has she been able to leave home for at least two years.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written.
W. H. Martin J.P. Clerk
Judith Reynolds mark

State of North Carolina
Wilkes County
I William
Martin Clerk
of the Court of Pleas and quarter sessions for the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that William H Martin whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Declaration, as a magistrate is and was at the time of his attestation an acting Justice of the peace for the County of Wilkes & State aforesaid, and that due faith and credit ought to be given to his official act as such. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the seal of my Office this 3 d day of November 1841
Test
Wm Martin Clerk By J. C. Washington