Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File for James Martin, South Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
S 6 (?)
Martin James
Martha
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This James Martin evidently did not serve - his brother John serving in his place, but on account of the reference to a discharge certf., crediting service to said James, I have made a jacket, in which to place enclosed letter.
J.W.

for Martin
Off. Rev

House of Rep. 26 th Decr. 1855
Dear Sir,
I am written by by a family of my Constituents, saying that they are the children of James Martin - who served in the Revolutionary war. - they have the original Discharge from service - A copy of which is here given - with a copy from the family Bible of the Marriage & death of their Parents - the Records of the Marriage in Georgia, having been destroyed in the burning of Sandersville in Washington County. There are fine living children. (Copy)
Discharge.
By Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, Esq. Colonel of the first Regiment of South- Carolina, on the Continental Establishment.
These are to certify, that the Bearer hereof, James Martin, has served in the said Regiment, and is discharged therefrom

his term of service being expired - and that he has received his pay, clothing of all sorts, and all other just demands from the said Regiment, from the time of his enlistment in the same, to this day of his discharge. And to prevent any ill use that may be made of his discharge, by its falling into the hands of any other person - here follows a description of the said -
aged years. Feet inches high. complexion.
- Hair - Eyes, Born By trade a -
Given under my Hand at Charleston, this the eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord, One thousand seven hundred and seventy eight.
Charles Motesworth Pinckney Col. 1 st South l Regt. of S. Carolina.
A. B. James Martin obtained permission for his brother, John Martin, to serve in his stead during his time.
I. John Martin, for James Martin, do acknowledge to have

received all my Pay, Clothing of all sorts, and all other Just demands from the day of my enlisting into the within mentioned Regiment, to this day of my discharge. John Martin (Copy)
Taken from the family record.
Georgia, Washington County James Martin and Martha Martin his wife, was married March the 25 th 1794
James Martin died July the 7 th 1811 Martha Martin, wife of James Martin, died June the 9 th 1849.
Be so good as to inform me if such evidence is sufficient - or what more would be required - - if the parties are included in any provision of law
And Oblige Sir.
Yours. Respectfully
Hon. Josiah Minick Com. of Pensions
Int. M Sandridge