Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6636, for James Mc Collum, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. C.
McCollum, James
R. 6636
CONTENTS

North Carolina Frederick County
On this 19 th day of August 1833 per- sonally appeared before the County of Frederick in the Court of Pleas and Sessions, M c Pherson, as resident of N th Carolina, in the County of Frederick, and state aforesaid - aged eighty three 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 7 th 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1780 (the month not recollected) and was under the command of Capt. Henry Morgan  then Lieut. Col. principally employed in the Counties of Lincoln and Mecklenburg, as a volunteer in the Cavalry, for the pur- pose of keeping the Tories, and disaffected to the Amer- -ican cause in check, that and during this tour your decla- -rant was not in any skirmish or engagement - the detachment was under the general direction of Col. Francis Locke: and no general organization of the Army could be said to have taken place: and which service continued for three months. - The second tour of service was a continuation of the same general service, as a volunteer and a Cavalry private and we were transferred pretty much in detachments in performing what was then known as militia service, whose duty it was to perform promptly whatever service we were called on to perform: and part of this service was performed in the Forks of the Yadkin in Rowan Co. N th Carolina, under a with Capt David Caldwell, and Capt James Morrison - In the Forks of the Yadkin we met with Gen l Griffith Rutherford -force, who turned us back, and directed us to go

home - this town embraced then Monthly - I said a discharge, but have long since lost it or sent it by some person for payment, but now un- known to me & not recollected.
We hereby relinquish every claim to a pension or 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 James McCallum
Known to, and subscribed, the day & year aforesaid. We Ephraim Davidson, and Robert Grasey, residing in the County of Adair and State of N. Carolina, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James McCallum, who has subscribed and sworn to the above decla- ration; that we believe him to be eighty three years of age; that he is reported and believed, in the neighbor- hood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion - The latter deponent Robert Grasey, says that he can further state that he saw the aforesaid James McCallum in the service of the U. States in the County of Macon being as he recollects in the year 1780: and recollects that on that occasion the aforesaid McCallum ob- tained a furlough from one of the Brigades, which furlough was given to him for safe keeping.
Ephraim Davidson
Robert Grasey
1 st Jan 3 rd 1844 2. 3 - 1844 6 - -
The applicant states that he occasionally filled several short furloughs. -

1 st When, and in what year were you born?
Ans. I was born in Lancaster County, Paxton Township - State of Pennsylvania - the year not recollected; but from the time my apprenticeship expired: and the time I came to N. Carolina, must have been about the year 1749 or 1750.
2 Have you any record of your age; and if so, when is it?
Ans. I have no record of my age.
3 rd When were you living when called into service; when have you lived since the revolutionary War, and when do you now live?
Ans. I was living in N. Carolina, Rowan County when I was called into service (now Iredell County) when I now reside: and when I have uniformly resided.
4 th How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute for whom?
Ans. I was a volunteer throughout.
5 th State the names of some of the regular Officers who were with the troops when you served; such continental & militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
Ans. I was in the Army near Charlotte, when Col. Willie R. Davis was the highest in command; in the regular service and other field officers that I now recollect were in the Militia line - Col. Genl. Griffith Rutherford, and Col. Francis Locke
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and, if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Ans. I rec d a discharge, and as well as I recollect it was signed by Capt. William Stewart; but which discharge is long since lost or mislaid.
7 th State the names of persons to whom you are known in yr present neighborhood, and who can

testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your serving as a soldier of the revolution? Ans. I am personally known to Genl Ephraim Davidson Genl George W Davidson, James Campbell, James Thompson and Samuel King Esquires
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 revolution- ary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further state certify, that it appears to them, that Genl Ephraim Davidson, and that Robert Gray, who has also signed the same, is a resident in the County of Indpls and State aforesaid, and an endi- ble person, and that their statement is entitled to credit
I Blydon K. Simonton, Clerk of the Court of Indpls, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James M. Colleen for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this day of August in the year of our Lord 1833.
B Simonton Clerk

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
6636.
P. O. _____
James M. Collins
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18____
REJECTED
Discharged: _____, 18____
Application filed: _____, 18____
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18____

34792 J. H. Collins act 1832 Let to Hon. L. Williams 28 June 1839
6686

James W. Collins
NC
No 54792 set 7 June 1832
Rejected
due W. to same King Stateville D R
Oct 3 1833
In W 23 Oct 1830 to
Samuel King —
same Nov 21 1834 to to Hon. K. Williams, June 1. 1837.
Oct 7 June 1832

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War Department
Pension Office,
June 1. 1837
Sir,
In compliance with your request I have the honor to enclose herewith, certified copies of the papers in the case of James McCollum, accompanied by a copy of a letter from this office to S. King, Esq., of November 21. 1834, containing the reasons for disallowing the claim.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your Obedt Servt J L Edwards
Hon. Lewis Williams, Pulaski Creek, North Carolina.

J L Edward
Commissioner of Pensions
Samuel King Esquire
Statesville
N. C.

Department of War Pension Office Nov. 21. 1834
Sir
I have examined the papers of James McCollum, but do not find such evidence as will justify the Department in placing him upon the pension roll.
The claimant unquestionably performed many meritorious services during the war of the revolution, yet they were not of a character termed military within the meaning of the Act of June 7. 1832, as appears from his declaration.
His standing as a militia man, and in holding himself in readiness when called upon, affords of itself, no ground for a claim to a pension; neither can the voluntary pursuit after Tories, and scouting the country, as was not unfrequently the case in N.C. afford any.
The papers are placed upon the files of this office and the claim disallowed.
I am Respectfully Yr obedt Servt
J. L. Edwards
Samuel King Esq. Statesville N.C.

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War Department,
Pension Office
November 21. 1834.
Sir,
I have examined the papers of James McCollum, but do not find such evidence as will justify the Department in placing him upon the Pension roll.
The claimant unquestionably performed many meritorious services during the war of the revolution; yet they were not of a character termed Military, within the meaning of the act of June 7. 1832, as appears from his declaration. The standing as a Minute man, and holding himself in readiness when called upon, affords of itself no ground for a claim; neither can the voluntary pursuit after Tories, and scouting the country, as was not unfrequently the case in North-Carolina, afford any. The papers are placed on the files of this office, and the claim disallowed.
S. King, Esq.
I am, very respectfully, Yours Ob't Serv't.
(Signed.) J. L. Edwards

I HEREBY certify, that the accompanying pages numbered from One to Nine, inclusive , are truly copied from the originals in the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions, Department of War.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
BE IT REMEMBERED , That JAMES L. EDWARDS , who has signed the foregoing certificate, is Commissioner of Pensions; and that to his attestations full faith and credit are and ought to be given.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused the seal of the Department to be affixed, on this Thirty-First day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Seven .
J. B. Poinsett
Secretary of War.

North Carolina Iredell County
Copy
On this 19 th day of August 1833 personally appeared before the County Court of Iredell James McCollum a resident of N o Carolina, in the County of Iredell, and State aforesaid, aged eighty three years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his oath, make the following decla- ration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress pas- sed June 7 th 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1780 (the month not recollected) and was under the Command of Capt James Morri- son principally employed in the Counties of Lincoln and Mecklenburg, as a volunteer in the Cavalry, for the purpose of keeping the Tories and disaffected to the American cause in check, that during this tour your declarant was not in any skirmish or en- gagement - the detachment was under the general direction of Col. Francis Locke: and no general organization of the Army could be said to have taken place; and which service continued for three months - The second tour of service was a continu- ation of the same general service, as a volunteer and a Cavalry private, and we were transferred pretty much in detach- ments in performing what was then known as minute men, whose duty it was to per- form promptly what ever service we were called on to perform. And part of this ser- vice was performed in the Forks of the

Gadkin in Rowan County N o Carolina, under, or with Capt David Baldwell, and Capt James Morrison - In the Forks of the Gadkin we met with Genl Griffith Rutherford, who turned us back, and directed us to go home. This tour embraced three months - I received a discharge, but have long since lost it, or sent it by some person for payment, but now unknown to me & not recollected.
He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State. Sworn to & subscribed, the day and year aforesaid } James McCollum
We Ephraim Davidson, and Robert Gracey, residing in the County of Iredell and State of N o Carolina do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James McCollum who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be Eighty three years of age, or as old as he states himself to be; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. - The latter deponent Robert Gracey, says that he can further state that he saw the aforesaid James McCollum in the service of the U. States in the County of Mecklenburg (as he recollects in the year 1780): and recollects that on that occasion the aforesaid

McCollum, obtained a gun from one of the Tories, which gun was given to him for safe keeping.
Ephraim Davidson
Robert Gracey
1 st Tour 3. m.
2. 3. m. 6. m.
The applicant states that he occasionally filled several short tours.
1 st Where, and in what year were you born?
Ans. I was born in Lancaster County, Paxton Township, State of Pennsylvania - the year not recollected, but from the time my apprenticeship expired: and the time I came to N o Carolina, must have been about the year 1749 or 1750.
2. Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it?
Ans. I have no record of my age.
3 rd Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
Ans. I was living in N o Carolina, Rowan County when I was called into service (now Iredell County) where I now reside: and where I have uniformly resided.
4 th How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute for whom?
Ans. I was a volunteer throughout.
5 th State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when

you served; such continental & militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. Ans. I was in the army near Charlotte, when Col. Wm R. Davis was the highest in command in the regular service: and other field officers that I now recollect were in the militia line - viz Genl Griffith Rutherford, and Col. Francis Locke.
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Ans. I received a discharge, and as well as I recollect it was signed by Capt William Stewart, but which discharge is long since lost or mislaid.
7 th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your serving as a soldier of the revolution.
Ans. I am personally known to Genl Ephraim Davidson - Genl George Lee Davidson, James Campbell, James Thompson, and Samuel King Esquires.
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

5 states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Genl. Ephraim Davidson, and that Robert Gracey, who has also signed the same, is a resident in the County of Iredell and State aforesaid and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Absalom K. Simonton, Clerk of the Court of Iredell, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James McCallum for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this _____ day of August in the year of our Lord 1833.
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A Simonton Clerk.
N. Carolina Iredell County ?
This day personally appeared before me Samuel King one of the Justices of the Peace for the County aforesaid, Robert Gracey aged Seventy years in December 1833, and after being duly sworn says that he is well acquainted with James McCallum of the aforesaid State and County, that he has known him intimately for fifty years past, having lived in the same County for that period, first in Rowan, and then in the County of Iredell after it was stricken

off: and that in the year 1780 or 1781 as well as he recollects, he saw the said James McCollum in the American army of the United States during the revolutionary war as a private soldier, in a company commanded by Capt William Stewart, then called a Horse Company, and which company was previously commanded by Capt James Morrison, that during that period of the American war, the service we were called on to perform in the militia line, was generally for three months tour, and we were placed under different officers, that I distinctly recollect Col. Dade, was amongst the officers, also Genl. Wm. L. Davidson, Col. Francis Locke & Col. Hugh Burward, that during this period of the American service, we were generally confined to the counties of Lincoln & Mecklenburg - principally near Charlotte, this deponent further says, that during this service, the said James McCollum obtained a gun by some means from the Tories, which gun he the said deponent obtained from the said McCollum, and used it in the service of the United States and in the same company, and that he entertains no doubt of the fact, that the said James McCollum was a private soldier in the American army of the revolutionary war, as then organized by the militia code of the State of N o Carolina.
Sworn & subscribed before me this 15 th day of October 1834 Robert Gracey
Sam l King

7 N o Carolina } Iredell County }
I Samuel King do hereby certify that Capt Robert Gracey who subscribed the above deposition is a credible person that he appears to be the age he represents himself to be, that he seldom travels the distance he lives from Statesville, but can travel there tho' not without some inconvenience, given under my hand and seal this 15 th day of October 1834.
Sam l King S. P.
N o Carolina } Iredell County }
I Absalom K. Simonton, clerk of the County Court of Iredell do hereby certify that Samuel King is one of the acting Justices of the Peace for the County of Iredell, and that full faith and credit are due to his attestations as such.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office. This 15 th day of October 1834.
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A Simonton Clerk.
North Carolina } Iredell County }
Personally appeared before me Samuel King one of the Justices of the Peace for the County aforesaid, William Feinster of the aforesaid State and County, aged about seventy five years in Feb y . last: and after being duly sworn, says that he is well

acquainted with James McCollum, and has intimately known him for fifty years having lived the most of that time within eight miles of him and that in the year 1780 or 1781, he saw the said James McCollum in the American army during the revolution- ary war, in the Brigade or Regiment com- manded by Col. Francis Locke of N. C. Rowan County, and Col. William R. Davie, during the time the aforesaid Brigade or Regiment were encamped near Charlotte Mecklenburg County State aforesaid, that the said James McCollum was in the same company that he was, commanded by Capt. James Morrison, and subsequently commanded by Capt. William Stewart, which company was called a Horse company: and that he believes the said McCollum was in the army as a soldier of the army afore- said, and in the service of the U States Sworn & subscribed before me October 7th 1834. Wm Tennant
Sam'l King S d
N. Carolina } Fredell County }
I Samuel King do hereby cer- tify that Capt. William Tennant, who sub- scribed the above deposition, is a credible person and appears to be as old as he re- presents himself to be: and from bodily infirmary he does not attempt to travel as far as Statesville where County courts are held, altho' he believes he could do so,

but not without considerable inconvenience. Given under my hand & seal this 7 th day of October 1834.
Samuel King S.P.
N o Carolina Iredell County.
I Absalom K. Simonton clerk of the County Court of Iredell, do hereby certify that Samuel King, is one of the acting Justices of the Peace for the County of Iredell, and that full faith & credit are due to his attestations as such.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this 15 th day of October 1834.
Seal
A Simonton clerk.

2 of the deposition of Capt Robert Gray in favor of James M. Colburn
James M. Colburn N.E. Quay

N. Carolina Hunel County
This day personally appeared before me Samuel King one of the deposants of the Bills for the County aforesaid, Robert Gracy, aged many years, in December 1883. and after being duly sworn says that he is well acquainted with James McCollem of the aforesaid state & county, that he has known him intimately for fifty years past, having lived in the same county for that period, first in Rowan, and then in the County of Hinds after it was stricken off and that in the year 1861 or 1862 as well as he recollects, he saw the said James McCollem in the American Army of the United States during the revolutionary war, as a private soldier in a Company commanded by Capt. William Stewart, then called a Horse Company, and which Company was previously commanded by Capt. James Morgan, at the present time , that during that period of the American war, the service as usual called on to perform in the Militia line, was generally for three months term and we were placed under differ- ent officers, that I distinctly recollect Col. David, was amongst the officers, also Gen. L. Davidson, Col. Francis Locke & Col. Hugh Stewart, that during this period of the American services, we were generally con- fined to the counties of Lincoln & Mecklenburg principally near Charlotte, the deponent further says, that during this service, the said James McCollem obtained a gun by some means from the Tories, which gun he the said deponent obtained from the said McCollem, and used it in the service of the United States and in the same Company, and that he entertains no doubt of the fact, that the said James McCollem was a private soldier in the Ameri-

and that he entertain no doubt of the fact, that the said James M. Colleen was a private soldier in the Ameri- can Army of the revolutionary war, as then organized by the Militia code of the State of N. Carolina 1778 and subscribed Before me this 15 th day of
Robert Garvey
October 18 th 1834 Gamil King
N. Carolina By J Samuel King do hereby certify that Heard Pte Robert Garvey  Robert Garvey who subscribed the above deposition is a credible person, that he appears to be the age he represents himself to be, that he seldom tra- vels the distance he lives from Stateville; but can travel there, tho' not without some inconvenience. Given under my hand & seal this 15 th day of October 1834.
Gamil King
N. Carolina By J Absalom B. Simonton, Clerk of Heard County the County Court of Heard do hereby certify that Samuel King is one of the acting Justices of the Peace for the County of Heard, and that full faith & credit are due to his attestation as such. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 15 th day of October 1834
A Simonton Clerk

W May 29
One three sheet set May 1889
Sand Castle Dear Mr. Collins,
James J Lawrence Esq.
Then Lewis Williams
Consumption of human Washington

Surry County NC May 20 th 1837
Sir.
I wrote to you the other day respecting the claim to a pension of a Mr Castle either of Stokes or Ashe County - I did not then know the county in which he resided or his given name - Since my former letter, I have learnt that his name is Samuel Castle, and he resides in Ashe County NC - I will thank you to give me the earliest information respecting his case, whether it has been rejected or suspended -
I have to renew my request that you will send me a copy of the declaration of James McCollum of Indee County NC - His declaration was made under the act of 1832 - These answers will I hope be given on separate pieces of paper so that I can send an answer to each inkind -
Your ob d & very Hble Servt
Levi Williams
James L Edmores Esq -

The deposition of Capt Will. H. Meigs in favor of James M. Callum

North Carolina Iredell County
Personally appeared before me Samuel King, one of the Justices of the Peace for the County aforesaid, William Flemster of the aforesaid State & County, aged about seventy five years in Feby. last: and after being duly sworn, says that he is well acquainted with James McCollum, and has intimately known him for fifty years, having lived the most of that time within eight miles of him: and that in the year 1780 or 1781, he saw the said James McCollum in the American Army during the revolutionary war, in the Bri- gade or Regiment commanded by Col. Francis Locke of N.C. Rowan County, and Col. William R. Davis, du- ring the time the aforesaid Brigade or Regiment were encamped near Charlotte Mecklenburg County State aforesaid, that the said James McCollum was in the same company that he was, commanded by Capt. James Morrison, and subsequently commanded by Capt. William Stewart, which Company was called a Horse Company: and that he believes the said McCollum was in the Army as a sol- -dier of the Army aforesaid, and in the service of the U.S. State.
Sworn and subscribed before me October 7 th 1834
Samuel King J.P.
North Carolina
Wm. Flemster

under penalty 3
I Samuel King do hereby certify that Capt. William Peinert, who subscribed the above deposition, is a credible person and appears to be as old as he represents himself to be: and from bodily infirmity he does not attempt to travel as far as Stateville when County Court are held, altho' he believes he could do so, but not without considerable inconvenience. Given under my hand & seal this 7 th day of October 1834.
N. Carolina Iredell County
Samuel King
I Abalou B. Simonton, Clerk of the County Court of Iredell, do hereby certify that Samuel King, is one of the acting Justices of the Peace for the County of Iredell, and that full faith & credit are due to his attestations as such. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 15 day of October 1834.
A Simonton Clerk.

May 26
[Handwritten signature]
W
Castle
McCallum
McClellan
Supervisor
James L Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington -

Sunny County May 19 th 1837
Sir.
An old gentleman living in Wilkes or Chatham County at 6, by the name of "Leavell" has applied for a pension - I do not remember what his given name is, but I expect he is the only one of the name of Leavell who has applied for a pension from Wilkes or Chatham County and if that be the case you will be able to peruse the papers without much trouble - you will be pleased to examine the files and inform me what is the state of the case, whether the claim is suspended or rejected -
I will also thank you to send me a copy of the declaration in the case of James McLevellum of Ingle County at 6 - The application of Mr McLevellum is rejected for the present, and I wish to know what are the facts in the case - Saml King Esqr has had some correspondence with you on the subject - an early answer on the above cases will much oblige your obed and most Hble Servt.
Louis Williams
Please write your answers on separate pieces of paper, as these old men live in different counties and I shall wish to send the answers to them -
James L Edwards Esqr -

Memoir
When in the Army under Colonel Lock which lay at Painesville Lincoln county report came into camp that Sam Brion and a party of tories had rose in the forks of the gaskin and Lt. David Caldwell with a party of 75 men had made a stand on their creek in the (forks of the gaskin). As the army had to go sound by soloberry as I formerly lived in the forks and knowing a nigh way where Lt. Caldwell and a stand I with a party got liberty to go and aid Caldwell As we went on our way our company - they in large in the course of time it was thought prudent to pay Brion and his tory part a visit we set out and as we went on we were informed that Brion & his tories had took their heels we pursued and as we went on I met General Rutherford and Colonel Lock with his regiment a council was held and it was concluded that Brion and his tories was loafers and to overtake
Rutherford Dismissed the promise to go to their place which he & Colonel Locks army returned to their camp in Whangborough I was not long there till I was sent on with Lt. Morrison to Broadview with Colonel Bravard & c & c
I found my Captain Stuart commanded a party I alight here company the same as Captain Morrison and when Morrison's tour expired I fell in with Stuart has give me a discharge when the drafted men imployed Lieutenant Morrison to draw their pay he asked me if I had a discharge I produced to him his discharge my discharge & he brought me my pay the this I mind after reflection

Then after reflection this I my Lieutenant Dawson give me a call and informed me that the drafted men in the bounds of the company I resided in employ him to draw their wages he said or promised to act for me I give him my Discharge & he brought me my pay which I unexpectedly got Not being a Drafted
May 20 th 1862