Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7192, for Robert Mc Nees, South Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
S 6
McNees, Robert or McNeese
S 7192
Carded
CONTENTS

Letter to John S. Laurens 13. April 1839.
Duplicate certificate issued to John S. Laurens June 1839. and sent to John S. Laurens Rabun's Creek, P.O. S. Carolina.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 11th of June 1838 from the 11th March 1838. to 4 Sept 1838. Age Note filed 7. Aug 1839.
27 877 South Carolina
Robert McNeese
of Laurens dist in the State of So 60 who was a private 1st Light Company commanded by Captain Rogers in the S.C. Militia commanded by Richardson in the S.C. Militia for 13 months.
Robert McNeese Jan 28/44 Records corrected
Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of 105. Dollars 11 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of Aug 1834 and sent H. C. Boug Laurens Co. S.C.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1834 $316.90 Semi-ant. allowance ending 11 Sept " 52.80 $369.81
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Henry H. Sylva Book E Vol 11 P.

200 parts
Robert McNeese } App.
for
Pension
16 apt. 34
H. C. Young Esq.
Laurels 3H.
Se Ca
(Con. India)

The State of South Carolina Laurens District
On this 15 th day of October
1832 personally appeared before his Honor Richard Gant one of the judges of the court of common pleas in open court now sitting. Robert McNamee a resident of Laurens District in the State of South Carolina aged 77 years who being first justly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed June 7 th 1832. viz - That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated; that he volunteered in the militia of the State of South Carolina under Captain John Rodgers on the day of 1775 that May. William Williamson & Col. Richardson were his field officers. That while under Majr. Williamson was in an engagement with the Tories, and after joining Col. Richardson pursued them into Greenville District, took some & dispersed the rest - that the year following he was stationed at Suddly's fort - under the command of Majr. Downes. Thence had an engagement with the Indians & Tories. He marched from that place to Ninety Six and thence to the Indian Nation and was in a battle with the Tories & Indians at a town called Seneca - He then marched up the Pequele river to Bras town and was in an engagement with the Indians; and then returned to an Indian town called Tomapa and was in the battle with the Indians called the ring fight. He then returned to head quarters at Seneca and from thence marched through the Cherokee nation under the command of Genl. Williamson and was in a battle with the Indians at a place called the Black Hole. He was appointed Lieutenant and served under

Capt Charles Gannett No 3. In the year 1778 the  army marched to head quarters near Augusta under the command of Genl Williamson where they waited for the arrival of the army  the Continental Army under the command of Genl Lincoln: they were then moved through a part of Georgia & back into South Carolina: where he was in a battle with the British at a place called Stono. He was at the siege of Spinty then under Genl Greene after which he was in South Carolina until the close of the war. He served in the whole about four  ten years. and has no documentary evidence in his possession to testify to his services; but David Anderson Am brose Hudgen & others being witnesses can testify to services -
I was born on the 4th day of January 1755. I have a copy of the record of my age now in my possession taken from the original record made by my father. The original record is not in my possession
I lived in the District of Trinity then now Laurens District when called into service, where I have lived ever since
I entered the service as a volunteer. I have no particular recollection of the names of the regular officers except those of Genl Lincoln & Greene as set forth in the above declaration -
I received the commission of Lieutenant signed by John Rutledge Gov. of South Carolina which has been lost or destroyed -
The Rev Joseph Babbt & Charles Allen will testify as to my character for veracity & good behavior. David Anderson Am brose Hudgen & others will testify as to my Revolutionary services
I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State -
Given to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid Richard Gantt Robert Greene

We Joseph Babb a clergyman residing in Laurens District South Carolina and Charles Allen residing in the same, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Robert McNamee who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration. That we believe him to be about 77 years of age that he is reputed to believe in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Richard Gantt
Joseph Babb Chas. Allen
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 above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states: and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Joseph Babb who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in Laurens District South Carolina and that Charles Allen who has also signed the same is a resident in Laurens District South Carolina and is a credible person that this statement is entitled to credit.
Richard Gantt
I John Garington clerk of the court of Laurens District, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Robert McNamee for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this fifteenth day of October 1882.
John Garington Clerk L. Dist.

Rev. War 1812 Wars Section.
Jan 3 January 9, 1929.
Mrs. Joe E. Smith 401 S. 5 Ponca City, Okla.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 7192, it appears that Robert McNees or McNeese was born January 5, 1755, place not stated.
While residing in Ninety-Six District, which was later Laurens District, South Carolina, he enlisted and served with the South Carolina Troops as follows-
In 1775, one month and three weeks as a private in Captain John Rodgers' Company under Major Williamson and Colonel Richardson, and was in an engagement with the Tories at Ninety-Six; the next year he was stationed at Lindley's Fort under Major Downs, and also served in Captain John Rodgers' Company under Colonels James Williamson and Hammond, was in an engagement with the Indians and Tories at Seneca, in a battle at Tomassy, called the "Ring Fight", and a battle at Black Hole, and served six months; he was appointed in 1777 Lieutenant and served three months in Captain Charles Saxon's Company under Colonel

Williams; in 1779 served three months as Lieutenant under Captain William Malwee(?) and Colonel McCrory and was in the battle of Stono. He also stated that he was in the Siege of Ninety-Six under General Greene, after which he served in scouting parties until the close of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 15, 1832, at which time he was living in Laurens District, South Carolina.
It is not stated whether soldier was married.
The above noted soldier is the only Robert McNees (all spellings of that name searched) found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
The above record is furnished you without charge, and your remittance of $1.00 will be refunded to you in due time.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. way
7192 INVALID.
File No. 7192
Robert McNeese *
Lieut New War
Act: June 1 st 82
Index:—Vol. 1  15 , Page 245
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Robert McNeese * Records corrected. June 28, 1904.
1929. Jan. 9. H. St. Fur. & Furs. Div. notified by refund $1 22 / 100 cent. 1909. Apr. 16. Mrs. J. B. Smith adv. that furnished, M.E.C.

Palmer Cross N.C. True April 3 rd (Mat. Johnson P.M.)
Hon. Joel R. Poinsett Secretary of War Washington D.C.
Mr. Fremont
April 12 1839. Poinsett
863.
3
Mr. H.

Richmond Creek P. O.
Lawrence District S. D.
Wm: Joel R. Poinsett
Dear Sir
Robert M c Hars Esq has been drawing a pension of $100. annually under the act of Congress of 7 June 1832. His pension Certificate has been lost or destroyed. He desires me to ask information how he should proceed to receive his pension for the past year. Will you have the goodness to cause the necessary information to be forwarded to me for him?
I am, Sir, very Respectfully
Your Most Ob h .
Jno S. Young
1 April 1839 - for Mat. Johnson P. M

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 27 th , 1839.
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," Robert McNeese, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the South Carolina Agency, at the rate of One hundred & five Dollars and Sixty six Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, 1838, to the 4 th Sept., 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
William H. Harrison Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
County of Laurens ss. State of South Carolina
On this Second day of May 1839, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Laurens personally appeared Robert M c Nuse who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain John Rodgers in the regiment commanded by Colonel James Williams in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of South Carolina that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which certificate, on or about the tenth day of March 1838 at or near his own residence in Laurens District South Carolina he lost out of his possession that made frequent & diligent search since & is unable to find it.
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Jno. S. James Lev. his  Robert M c Nuse mark Eric B Mearns
NOTES.—The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics, and insert, in lieu thereof, "but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one."
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, setting forth that the officer before whom the affidavit may be made is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be.
When a person acting as an Agent or Attorney for a Pensioner, loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person is also required, which must be authenticated as above.
In every case where the Clerk of the Court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should be sent with the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.—In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
No attention will be given to applications from persons who act as agents, unless they are known at the War Department or are vouched for as respectable persons by some one who is known to the Department.

I John Garington Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Laurens District do certify, that John S. James before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, is a Magistrate duly qualified, & that his signature is genuine. Given under my hand & Seal of office this 5 May 1839.
John Garington clerk of Laurens District
South Carolina Laurens District Personally appeared before me John Fowler & made oath that the Rev. Robert McNamee who subscribed to the foregoing affidavit to be the same person described therein. John Fowler Sworn to before me 6 May 1839 Geo. S. James D.C.

I John Gantington Clerk of Laurens District do certify that John S. Jones before whom the last mentioned affidavit was taken is a Magistrate duly qualified & that his signature is genuine. I further certify that John Strother who subscribed the affidavit, is a man of veracity. Given under my hand Seal of Office This 6 May 1839 John Gantington Clerk of Laurens District
I further certify that John Strother who who has subscribed the foregoing affidavit is a man of veracity. Given under my hand 6 May 1839 Jno. S. Jones 2cc

Robt McNease
SC
Admiral a friend
7 m & 21 days 25.66
4. Lunch — 80
$105.66
H. L. Young
Laurens C.H.
SC

Rob t McNeese St. Can.
(Con ts .)
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1 27   6   3 Scut   3    The credibility of William Blakely should be certified to, see 3 d page under the article "Proof of service"
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposture, if false. Unless tempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
☞ The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

May 13. May 11
Mr Ewan
Free
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.

Robbins Creek P.O South Carolina 6 May 1839
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir
at the Request of Robert M c Guire I enclose you his affidavit preparatory to the further drawing of his Pension You will please forward me such further directions as may be necessary I am Very Respectfully Your Ob dt . Serv t Jno. S. James.

South Carolina } Personally came before me Laurens District } Robert McVea who being duly sworn in his oath deposes states the following additional declaration by way of amend- ment to his former declaration made to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of June 7 th 1832 —
That he volunteered some time in the year 1775 in the Militia of S th Carolina for a tour of two months as well as he now recollects was a company commanded by Capt John Rodgers. That Maj s Williamson and Col s Richardson were his field Officers. That while under Maj s Williamson he was in an engagement with the British Tory at 90 Mile Creek Bridge, and afterwards pursued them into what is New Grenville district. He served in this tour about one month & 3 weeks and was discharged but received no written discharge —
That he volunteered the next year and served a tour of six months in an expedition against the Indians in a company command- ed by Capt John Rodgers with Col s Williamson & Maj s Davis & Maj s Davis as his field officers and was in the engagements & at the place specified in his first declaration —
This applicant was appointed a Lieutenant (and commissioned by Governor Rutledge as well as he recollects) in 1777 the Militia of the State having been organized in that year and served a tour of three months as a Lieut in the

company of Artillery commanded by Capt Charles Saxon, in which also since the applicant as First Lieut commanded the company. He was marched to Viad quarters near Augusta Georgia and was placed under the Command of Genl Williamson when he remained during the term of service - This tour was as a drafted Militiaman - Did the applicant receive no written discharge?
This applicant was again drafted and served a tour of three months as a Lieut in the com- pany of 1st Artillery commanded by Capt William Nealow in the year 1779 as well as he recollects, Col O'Bray commanded the Regiment - We were first marched to Augusta & placed under the Command of Genl Williamson when we remained until the arrival of Genl Lincoln. From this place we were marched to Snow where there was a battle between the Americans and British - He served for a greater length of time than the term for which he was drafted - After the applicant served generally as stated in his first declaration until the close of the war
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 12 th of July 1834
Robert J. M c Leod
W. B. Stanley J. H.

South Carolina District of Laurens District John Garington (the of Laurens district, do hereby certify that the Hon. Foley T. G. before whom the enclosed deposition was made to, is an acting Justice of the Peace for the district aforesaid & that all and forth you did ought to be given to his official acts as such
Given under my Hand & Seal of Office at Laurens S.C. this 13 th day of February 1834.
John Garington
[Large, elaborate signature of John Garington]
Laurens Dist.

The State of South Carolina } Personally came Summers District }
before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace Robert McGehee, who being duly sworn deposith and saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positiv- ly as to the precise length of his service but according to the best of his recollec- tion he served not less than the period mentioned below and in the following grades - For one year and six months I served as a private - I served as a Lieutenant one year and six months and for such service I claim a Pension
Sworn to and subscribed Robert McGehee before me the 26 th of December 1833.
W. R. Farley
South Carolina } Summers District }
I John Galtston Clerk of said District do certify that William R. Farley (before whom the fore- going affidavit was taken) is an acting Justice of the Peace for the same district of age and that due faith & credit ought to be given to his acts of said Given under my hand and seal of office this 30 th December 1833
John Galtston

South Carolina Lawrence District } Personally, came before me Robert McShane and made oath that Amendments No 1, 2, 3 & 4 to his declaration for a Pension which this is annexed are just and true and that he served at the times and for the persons therein stated therein to the 7 th of November 1833. Robert McShane
John Garlington Atty Lawrence Dist.
South Carolina } John Garlington, Clerk of Lawrence Lawrence District } District do hereby certify that Robert McShane, did this day appear before me, & was duly quali- fied to the above amendment to his Original application for a Pension Given under my Hand the Seal of my Office at Laurens Oct. 11 th . this 7 th November 1833
John Garlington Atty Lawrence Dist.

South Carolina } Personally came William Blakeley Laurens District } before me Ira Arnold a justice of the peace for said District and
being sworn as the law directs saith that he served under the command of Robert Meneer as his lieutenant in the South Carolina Militia in the Stone expedition in the time of the Revolutionary war sworn to before me 22 nd October 1833 W m Blakeley
Ira Arnold J.P. } John Carlington Clerk of Laurens Dist. South Carolina } do hereby certify that Ira Arnold a Justice Laurens District }
before whom the above deposition was taken, is an acting Justice of the Peace for the District of said and that all due faith & credit ought to be given to his official acts as such —
Given under my Hand and Seal of Office at Laurens Ct. Ho this 7 th November 1833
John Carlington Clerk Laurens Dist.

South Carolina various Districts & Personally, Pam before me Robert McRae and Made oaths that Amendments No 1, 2, 3 & 4 to his declaration for a Pension to which there is annexed an just and true and that he served at the times and for the periods therein stated Subscribed to the 7 th of November 1833. Robert McRae
John Garlington Clerk Laurens Dist.
South Carolina Laurens District John Garlington, Clerk of Laurens District do hereby certify that Robert McRae, did this day appear before me, & was duly quali- fied to the above amendment to his original application for a pension
Given under my Hand the Seal of my Office at Laurens Oct. 11 th this 7 th November 1833
John Garlington Clerk Laurens Dist.

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Jan 9 1929
Chief Rev. 41812 Mar. Section Division.
I have this day received from Mr. Joe B. Smith check in the amount of $ 1 00 , requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
History furnished Finance Division notified by refunded $ 20 / 100
BRANDALL
Chief, Finance Division.
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Ans. Jan. 9. 1929

Ponca City Okla Jan 5--29
The Commission of Pensions Dear Sirs
Will you please look up the records and see if you can find any thing about my Revolution ancestor Robert McKeene or McKeene he once lived in Laurens Co S. C. his daughter Sabra married my grandfather John D. White.
Very Resp't Joe Joe B. Smith 401 S. 5- Ponca City- Okla

Ponca City Okla Jan 18-29
The commission of Pension
Dear Sir Will you please give me the Revolutionary war Record of John Dight, he was born in Sheridan Pa- on the 20 of Feb 1736, died at Jonestown Pa 1817
Very Respt
Yours for D. Smith 401 S. 5-
Ponca City Okla
Do you have any record of Robert McKase pension being paid to his widow at his death? If so what was her name.
Please give me all the dates you have, His marriage or death etc
Fun. Jan 9, 1929, 57192 - Robert McNeese - only

Rev. and 1812 War Section MEL, N1 Bar
April 16, 1929
Mrs. Joe B. Smith 401 S. 5th Street Ponca City, Oklahoma
Madam:
I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to John Bright.
On January 9, 1929, you were furnished the history of Robert McNees, S. 7192, the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau, all spellings of the surname searched.
Respectfully,
H.W.MORGAN Acting Commissioner.