Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6715, for Thomas Mc Gee, North Carolina

(8-1776)
SERVICE
NUMBER
N 6
McGee, Thomas
R 6715
Amy
CONTENTS
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Know all men by these presents that I Blair Mc Gee of the County of Gaston, and State of North Carolina have made, nominated and appointed, and by these presents do make nominate, and appoint C. L. Hunter of the County of Lincoln and State aforesaid my true and lawful agent and attorney in fact for me and in my name as Administrator of Thos Mc Gee dec d  to collect all such sums of money in any wise due, or may hereafter become due under the provision made by an act of Congress passed the 7 th day of July A.D. 1838, and to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever concerning the premises as fully in every respect as I might or could do were I personally present
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28 th day of June A.D. 1858
Witness Wessy Sadler M c L Smith
B. Mc Gee Seal
State of North Carolina
Gaston County } On this the 28 th day of June A.D. 1858 Blair Mc Gee and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year last above written
Milton A. Smith Seal

State of North Carolina } Gaston County
J. Amzi Lord Clerk
of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the above County certify that Milton A. Smith is an acting Justice of the Peace for said County, empowered by law to administer oaths that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine, and that full faith and credit should be given to his official acts as such Justice whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 30 th day of June A.D. 1858
Amzi Lord Clerk
Amzi Lord Clerk

State of North Carolina Gaston County
On this the 28 th day of June A.D. 1858 personally appeared before me, Milton A. Smith, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Blair McGee, a resident of the said County of Gaston (formerly a part of Lincoln) aged 66 years, and made oath in due form of law, and certifies that he is the child of Thomas McGee dec d who was a Revolutionary Soldier, and died on the 8 th day of January A.D. 1822, and that his mother, Amy McGee died on the 21 st day of Nov r A.D. 1843, and that they were married, as appears of record, on the 11 th day of Aug A.D. 1789. He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the provision made by Act of Congress passed the 7 th day of July A.D. 1838.
B. McGee
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year last above written.
Milton A. Smith (J.P.)

State of North Carolina } Gaston County }
I Amzi Lord Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County do hereby certify that Milton A Smith whose name appears to the foregoing is an acting justice of the Peace for the County of Gaston and the signature purporting to be his is genuine and full and full credit should be given to all his official acts. I further certify that the annexed list containing the date of marriage and names of children and ages sealed to this with five wafers given under my hand and the seal of our said Court at Office in Dallas this 30 th day of June A D 1858 Amzi Lord Clerk

Tho s M c gee was Married to Emey Williams the eleventh Day of August 1789 Betty M c gee was Born the 12 th Day of April in the year of 1790 Black Hannah was Born the 17 th Day of April 1790
Blair M c gee was Born on Wednesday the 23 rd Day of December 1791 1791
Isaac M c gee was Born the 13 th Day of April on Friday 1792
Hugh M c gee was Born on Thursday the 21 st Day of February at ten o'clock in the morning 1793 1793
Betsey W m M c gee Was Born on Monday the 12 th of April 1790 1790
Blair M c gee Was Born on Wednesday the 23 rd of December 1791 1791
Hugh M c gee Born on Thursday the 10 o'clock 1793
Thomas M c gee Born April the 24 1799
Louisa M c gee Born April the 19 th 1801
A... M c gee Born 1805
Born on Monday of October
1809
Emey M c gee Was eighteen years of age The Last Day of June The year of our Lord 1789 Thomas M c gee Was Married to Emey Williams the eleventh Day of August in the year of our Lord 1789 Tho s M c gee hand

Tho s M c gee was Married to Emery Williams the eleventh Day of engeuist V ry Betty M c gee was Born the 12 Day of april in the year of 1790 Black Hannah was Born the 15 Day of apri l 1790
Blair M c gee was Born on wednesday the 23 Day of december 1791 1791 Isaac Brock was Born the 13 Day of apri l on friday 1792 1792
Tho s M c gee was Born on Thursday the 28 Day of february at ten of clock in the morning 1793 1793 1792
Betsy W m M c gee Was Born on Monday the 12 th of April 1790 1790
Blair M c gee Was Born on Wednesday the 23 rd of December 1791 1791
Hugh M c gee Born on Thursday the 10 oclock 1793
Thomas M c gee Born April the 24 1799
Louisa M c gee Born April the 19 th 1801
Daniel M c gee Born August 22 1800
Joab M c gee was Born on Tuesday Night the fourth of March 1805 1805
Robert M c gee Senior Was Born on Sunday May the fifth of Jany 1809 1809

giving the 1790 William & Deed As on Grant of Brandy & etc.
Richard Beal Peter A. Liffey Mr. R. said Vance had some money in 1789
1791 Recd Recd of Billy Williams one half bushel
1790 As on Grant of Brandy & etc. As on Grant of Brandy & etc. giving
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THE NEW TESTAMENT
Of our LORD and SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST,
— Translated out of the ORIGINAL GREEK;
And with the former TRANSLATIONS
Diligently Compared and Revised, By His Majesty's Special Command.
Appointed to be Read in Churches.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
AWF:MLB
July 12, 1930
Mrs. George A. Brown Lincolnton, North Carolina
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 6715, it appears that Thomas Mc Gee served in 1780, three months, as assistant commissary; in 1781, three months; in 1782, three months, as a lieutenant in Captain Lofton's Company. All of this service was with the North Carolina troops.
The soldier married August 7 or 11, 1789, Amy or Emey Williams, who was aged eighteen years, June 30, 1789. + 1790 res. Lincoln Co. N.C.
The soldier died January 8, 1822 and his widow, Amy died November 21, 1843.
The following names appear on the family record:
Betsey or Betsey Mc Gee, born April 12, 1790; Black hana born April 17, 1790; Blear or Blair Mc Gee, born November 23, 1791; Isaac Black, born April 13, 1792; Hugh Mc Gee, born February 21, 1793; Thomas Mc Gee, born April 24, 1799; Loseury (?) Mc Gee, born April 19, 1801; Daniel Mc Gee, born August 29, 180-; Joab, born ---4, 1805, and Robert Mc Gee, Sr., born February 5, February 55, 1809.
Their son, Blair Mc Gee, while residing in Gaston County, North Carolina, applied June 28, 1858 for the pension that might have been due his mother, Amy or Emey Mc Gee
The claim was not allowed as there was no existing law that granted a pension to children of a deceased Revolutionary War soldier or of his widow, when the soldier or widow were not pensioners during their life-time.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
6710.
P.O.
and McGea
Service:
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges:
Re-enlisted:
Attorney:
P. O.
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18_____
1930 - July 12 - H. W. H. 1937. Sept 13 -
E D A T K. W. Essenge A. B. ... Sandt. v. ...

N o 15491
Heirs of — Army M c Lee w id : Th: Rejecter " (N. b.)
C.S. 14 untr. July. 16/58.
6715-
Act 7 th July. 1838

Ad Ew
Revy Pems
Army
Widow of John McCabe
Castleton
Original
C. L. Hunter
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Lincoln Co. Mo. July 5 th 1858
To the Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir
I herewith enclose certain papers authenticating the Pension Claim of the late Amy Mc Gee, widow of Thomas Mc Gee, a Revolutionary soldier Also a Power of Attorney from Blair Mc Gee, the Administrator It seems to me a plain case , con- firmed by the tradition of the neighborhood. Whatever allowance is granted for his services (6 mos. as assistant Commissary & 3 mos. as Lieutenant) you will please to inform me by addressing me at "Cottage Home, Lincoln Co. Mo."
Very respectfully yours C. L. Hunter

C. L. Hunter
July 16

W. M. Office. July. 16 th 1858.
Sir:
I have examined & rejected the claim of the heirs of Army M c Gee who was the widow of Thomas, for the benefits of the Act of 7 th July, 1838.
Neither Thomas or Army Magee, were pensioners. No child of a deceased Revolutionary soldier or of his widow is entitled to anything under existing pension laws in cases where such soldier or widow were not pensioned in their life time.
C. S. Hunter Esq. Cottage Home, Lincoln Co. M. C.

State of North Carolina Lincoln County This day Thomas Mgee Made oath before me a Justice for said County that the within a Count is Just and True and that the within a Count was never laid before any Board of Auditors any value Bid for the same a Count sworn before me this 25 th of October 1790
Robt Alexander J ge
Thomas Mgee
State of North Carolina Lincoln County This May certify that Thomas Mgee served a Three Months Tower under me as commander and found his own horse as one of the guard in forwarding provisions to the army given under My hand this 22 nd of Sept r 1781
Robt Alexander Com d
State of North Carolina Lincoln County This day Thomas Mgee Made oath Before me a Justice for said County that he served as a lieut a Three Months Tower of duty in said County after the Tories under the command of Capt Lofton and by order of gen Rutherford in the year 1782 and that the said Capt Lofton went to So Carolina and never made a return to his knowledge nor did he ever receive any satisfaction from any person for the same sworn before me this 25 day of octobe 1790 the said Mgee Robt Alexander J ge found his own horse
Thomas Mgee

State of North Carolina
Lincoln County
This May certify That Thomas Wgee hath Served three Months as an assistant commissary for the District of Salisbury & has Ben Reducing his own Horse During said Term Given under my hand This 30th Day of August 1780. — Joseph Dickson (cont.)
No Carolina } This day Thos Wgee Made oath Lincoln County } before me a justice for said County That the within a countys request and that he has never had any satisfaction for the same sworn before me this 19th octobr 1790 Robt Alexander J Thomas Wgee
Thos Wgee

State of North Carolina Lincoln County, S. W. R. Clark, Clerk of the Court of Pleas, & quarter Sessions, for the above county and state. Certify, that the foregoing three affidavits and certificates, were found filed in my Office, proving that Thomas McGee, is entitled to nine months since in the Revolutionary war. And I further Certify that Rob t Alexander, Esq r was an acting Justice of the Peace, at the time those affidavits, and certificates were given as ap- -pears from numerous records now filed in my Office. And I still further Certify - that I have attached the foregoing affidavits and certificates to this my Certificate by  by one wafers.
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed my seal of office on this 20 th day of April A.D. 1858.
W. R. Clark Clerk of Lincoln County Court
* I further certify that the above alteration from Twenty one, to fifteen wafers, was done before signing April 20 th 1858) (W. R. Clark Clerk)

State of North Carolina Office of County Court Lincoln County 3 Clerk. —
I W. R. Clarke Clerk of Lincoln County Court certify that at April Sessions 1852 Blair M c Lee qualified as Administrator with the Will annexed, of Thomas M c Lee dec d , as appears of record —
In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office this 23 d day of Nov. A.D. 1857
W. R. Clarke Clerk

Woodlawn, Ave.
Calera, Ind.
August 24, 1937
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir -
I'm trying to get some revolutionary information about
John Dickey
born 1724 in Rowan County, North Carolina and died in 1808 in Iredell County North Carolina - I know little of him except he is credited with "saving the day" at the battle of Ramsour's mill
only one furnished

and
Thomas M c Gee (Mayor or so I've been told)
born in Gaston or Lincoln County North Carolina — died 1822.
He was supposed to have been active in the battle of Kings Mountain.
If you have, in your pension records, any information regarding these men I would so much appreciate your sending it to me.
Very truly yours (Mrs.) Sarah A. Whip

May 31-
MRS. GEORGE A. BROWN, REGENT JACOB FORNEY CHAPTER-D. A. R. LINCOLNTON, N. C.
Bureau of Pensions Washington 20-
Dear Sir:-
Can you send me any record of Major Thomas Mc Bee of Gaston county - during the Revolutionary War? He probably fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain. Thanks for any information. Very truly Dena R. Brown.

September 13, 1937
Thomas McGee R. 6715 BA-8/AWF
Mrs. Sarah A. Whip Woodlawn Avenue Catonsville, Maryland
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John Dickey, who died in Iredell County, North Carolina in 1808, and Thomas McGee, died 1822 in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request.
The record of Thomas McGee is furnished herein as found in papers on file in pension claim, R. 6715, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The data and place of birth of Thomas McGee were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
He served in 1780, three months as assistant commissary; three months in 1781 as assistant commissary; and three months in 1782 as lieutenant in Captain Lofton's company. His service was with the North Carolina troops.
Thomas McGee married August 7 or 11, 1789, Amy or Emey Williams. She was born June 30, 1771, place not shown, nor were the names of her parents given.
Thomas McGee was living in 1790 in Lincoln County,

North Carolina. He died January 8, 1822, and his widow, Amy (Emey) McGee, died November 21, 1843.
The following data are also shown:
Bettey or Betsey McGee born April 12, 1790 Black Hanah " April 17, 1790 Blear or Blair McGee " November 23, 1791 Isaac Black " April 13, 1792 Hugh McGee " February 21, 1793 Thomas McGee " April 24, 1799 Loseury(?) McGee " April 19, 1801 Daniel McGee " August 29, 180- Joab McGee " — 4, 1805 Robert McGee " February 5, 1809.
Chair McGee, son of Thomas McGee and his wife, Amy or Emey, while a resident of Gaston County, North Carolina, applied June 28, 1858 for the pension that might have been due his mother. The claim was not allowed as there was no existing law that granted a pension to children of a deceased Revolutionary War soldier or of his widow, when the soldier or widow were not pensioners during their lifetime.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator