Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38884, for Jesse Johnson, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental N.C.
Johnson, Jesse
S. 38884
CONTENTS

19,302.
West Tennessee.
Jesse Johnson,
of Wilson Co. in the state of Tennessee, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Donoho, of the regiment commanded by Colonel Dixon, in the N. Carolina line, for the term of 1 year from June 1781.
scribed on the Roll of West Tennessee, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 th of March 1824.
ertificate of Pension issued the 27 of July 1824, and sent to S. R. Rucker, Esq r  Murfreesboro', Tenn:
arrears to 4th of Sept. 1824. $ 42.86 semi-annual
$ 42.86
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
Dead to at the Treasury under the Act of April 1838 from 4 March to 22 Aug 1834. As notified 17. Oct 1844

declaration-
EM

District of West Tennessee
Be it remembered that on this 21 day of March in the year of our Lord 1824 personally came into open court in the court of pleas & quarter sessions of Wilson County the same being a court of record S ir John S on _____ aged sixty one years _____ & resident in said County of Wilson
who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following decla- rations in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 & of the first of May 1820 That he the said S ir Johnson for twelve months entered in the year 1781 in the company commanded by Captain Donoho in the Regiment commanded by Col Dixon in the North Carolina line on the Continental establishment, that he continued to serve in that Corps between two & three months when he was transferred to the company com- manded by Captain Michael Rodolph, in the Regiment commanded by Col Lee when he continued to serve until the ex- piration of his term of service when he was discharged on Ashley River in South Ca- rolina - He was in the battle of the Cretans & engaged in many skirmishes He has lost his discharge & has no evidence of his services excepting the affidavits marked A, accompanying this De- claration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st of May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resi- dent citizen of the United States on the 18 th of March 1818, & that I have not since

that time by gift sale or in any manner dis- pond of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provision of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & na- val service of the United States in the Revolutionary war, passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. And that I have not nor has any person for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed & by me sub- scribed,
Schedule of property belonging to Elisha Johnson
 " One Mare  " 1 Pot  " 1 Oven  " 1 Set of beams of forks  " 3 Plates & 1 Dish  " 1 Coffee pot  " 1 Bread Basket  " 1 Sugar Box & Tin Cups $94.50  " 1 Sow & pigs -  " 3 Beds -  " 1 Horn Cast - 
Signature his Elisha Johnson mark
The said Elisha Johnson is a farmer by oc- cupation & in consequence of his age & the dislocation of one arm he cannot prosecute his business so effectually as to ensure a necessary maintenance. He has a wife aged fifty five years & four children living with him, to wit Rebecca Johnson aged twenty seven years, William aged eighteen years, John Johnson aged fifteen years, Jonathan aged thirteen years — John is sickly & unable to support himself & none of said children are more than to sup- port themselves — Sworn to in open court — Test John Steele clerk his Elisha Johnson mark

State of Tennessee } Wilson County }
I John Alcorn clerk of the Court of pleas & quarter sessions of the county of Wilson, do hereby certify that the fore- going declaration of Miss Johnson & the schedule thereto annexed, are truly co- -pied from the records of said court And that it was the opinion of the said court, that the aggregate amount of the value of the property speci- -fied in said schedule is ninety four Dollars fifty cents In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my private seal (there being no seal of office), this 25 th day of March 1824 & of the independence of the U.S. the 48 th
John Alcorn clerk

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Nov. 10 th 1843.
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," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The adm. rs of Jesse Johnson, decd., a Pensioner on the Roll of the Nashville, Tenn. Agency, at the rate of eight Dollars and Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March, 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March — to the 22 nd Aug. 1834.  Respectfully, yours,
Alston B. Passmore
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
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May 14, 1934.
Ella S. Wood, Govt. Hotels, 118 I. K. Washington, D. C.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 38884, it appears that Jesse Johnson enlisted June 14, 1781 and served about three months as private in Captain Donoho's Company, Colonel Dixon's North Carolina Regiment, when he was transferred to Captain Michael Rudolph's Company, Colonel Lee's Regiment of Light Dragoons, he was in the battle of Eutaw Springs and served until June 14, 1782.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 26, 1834, while a resident of Wilson County, Tennessee, aged sixty one years, and at same time he referred to his wife, aged fifty five years, her name is not stated, and to his children living with him, Rebecca Johnson , aged twenty seven; William aged eighteen; John Johnson aged fifteen; and Jonathan aged thirteen.
Soldier died August 22, 1834. There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

38884
Rev INVALID.
File No. 38,884
Jesse Johnson Dr. Dr. Dr.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 260
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Aug 19. 1901 Miss Eliza J. Lemmon St. Louis, Mo.
Aug 30. 1901 F. Wyatt Bayly Old Orchard, Mo.
1924 May 14 Hist to Ella S. Wood awd. 1927 Jan. 6 Hist to Mrs. S. Payne awd. 29 Jan. 28 - Mr. M. L. Payne advised list. fut. & no further date: MMNF

I do certify that I have been long acquainted with Thomas White the witness and he is entitled to full faith and credit on oath Sworn & subscribed to before me this 17th day of April 1824
Jam s Hogg
William Drake Justice of the peace

I do certify that I have long been acquainted with Daniel Johnson and Thomas White the witnesses and they are entitled to full faith and credit on oath      M c Walter Sworn & subscribed to before me this 17 th day of April 1824 Brettain Drake Justice of the peace

State of North Carolina, Secretary's Office
I William Hill Secretary of State in & for the State aforesaid, do certify that it appears from the Musterrolls of the Continental line of this State in the Revolutionary War, that Sipe Johnston a private in Capt. Donoho's Company of the 10 th Regiment was mustered on the 14 th June 1781 for the term of 12 Months and that he left the service on the 14 th June 1782.
Given under my hand at office this 23 rd July A.D. 1824.
W. Hill

Jesse Johnson, Wilson Co. Tenn.
S. R. Rutherford, Murfreesboro Tenn.
Recd 28 May 1824.
J. B. H. Thomas
Secretary of War Washington
James

ROOKSBURY TEA May 18
1929
Jesse Johnson Wilson Co. Tenn.
S. R. Root Murfreesboro Tenn.
Rec. D. 28 May 1824.
Free
J. B. Calhoun Secretary of War Washington

Murfreesboro. Ten.
May 14 th 1824.
Sir.
I send to your department herein enclosed the declaration of Levi Johnson & accompanying documents. The declarant wishes his certificate sent to me at this place, should he obtain one
Respectfully your most obed t & very humble serv t
L. R. Rucker.
Hon ble J. Q. Calhoun Secy of War.

State of Tennessee Wilson County } on this 17th day of April 1824 personally appeared before me Brittain Drake an acting Justice of the peace for the County of Wilson Thomas White, and made oath that he has long been acquainted with Jesse Johnson who has applied for a pension, and that he knew him in the Revolutionary war and that he served in the said war as a soldier on the Continental establishment for Twelve months together, and that he believes he was honorably discharged.
Thomas White
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 17th day of April 1824
Brittain Drake Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid
State of Tennessee } I John Allcorn clerk of said Wilson County } County, do hereby certify that Brittain Drake is a Justice of the peace who has certified the above affidavit of Thomas White and also the affidavit of Samuel Hogg herewith accompanying - and is one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the county of Wilson aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit ought to be given to all his official acts as such. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & private seal - there being no seal of office this 5th day of May 1824
John Allcorn Clk
Secy

State of Tennessee
Wilson County } on this 17 th day of April
1824 personally came before me Brittain Drake an acting Justice of the peace for the County of Wilson, and made oath that he has long been acquainted with Jesse Johnson who has applied for a pension, and that he knew him in the Revolutionary war and that he served in the said war soldier as a soldier on the Continental establishment for twelve months together and he believes he was honorably discharged.
Daniel L his Johnson mark
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 17 th day April 1824
Brittain Drake Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid
State of Tennessee } I John Allcorn clerk of Wilson Wilson County } county court, aforesaid, do hereby certify that Brittain Drake who has signed and certified the above affidavit of Daniel Johnson & also the affidavit of William Walker which is marked A. is now and was at the time of certifying the same one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the said County of Wilson, duly commissioned and qualified. And that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand of private seal there being no seal of office at office this 31 st day of May 1824.
Seal
John Allcorn att

14 April 1924.
Bureau of Pensions, City.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly give me what information is available concerning one Jesse Johnson of North Carolina who fought in the Revolution and afterwards lived in Tennessee . Any data

however seemingly small will be gladly received. Thanking you for the trouble,
I am Yours respectfully,
Ella S Wood,
Govt. Hotels,
118 S.K.
City.

J 3,888X
Jesse Johnson Mar 23: 1824 - 61 yrs applied for pension from Wilson C. Dunn.
En Capt Donohoe Co, Col Dixon N.C. Line June 1781.
Capt Michael Rodolph Col. Lee 12 Mo
Battle Eutaw Springs
At time of application a wife & 4 children living with him
Wife name not given
Rebecca
Wm
John
Jonathan
1824 27 1797

P.W. & N. DIVISION AUG 12 1901 RECEIVED
My impression is that my Grandfather's given name was the same as my Father's Lewis Johnson, or, it might have Jesse Johnson, can't swear to it either way
E. J. Lemmon

St Louis August 8 th 1901
Hon H. Clay Evens, Dear Sir, I will ask you, to be patient with me, I am an old Lady, 75, years old, last month, I am trying to, establish the Military History of my Ancestors, for my Children, my Grandfathers given name I am not sure, what it was, His Surname was Johnson He was married and had a Family, before He, entered the Army, He served in the war of the Revolution, from North Carolina, After the close of the war, He, with His Family, moved into

Wilson County, Tennessee, where He lived to be very old, He lost His eye sight, and was entirely blind, He might have been on the Pension roll of 1818, He, and Grandmother, lived together 60 years He died at my Fathers House, when I was about 4 years old, In Wilson County, Tennessee, Perhaps, you can help me, There is no one living on the earth, that can, give me any information unless you can

Married
Mr Johnson Mary Clews
Lewis Johnson Edith Wright
Eliza J. Johnson Robert C. Lemen
Address
Mrs Eliza J. Lemen,
3223 Lucas Ave,
St Louis,
Missouri,

Old Orchard St. Louis County Mo.
Aug 19 th 1901
Thos. H. Clay Council,
Dear Sir:-
I am making an effort to get the correct mile- =long history of my great grandfather Mr Johnson , I am under the impression

2 That his name is Lewis though it may have been Jesse as both were family names. My grandfather was married and had several children prior to his enlist- ment. He served in the army of the Revolution from North Carolina.

3 At the close of the war he crossed the Blue Ridge and settled in Wilson County Tennessee, where he remained until death. I think he applied for a pension in 1878 but can't say that he received it. Major -tunahly in crossing the mountains, the family lost all of

4 the family records including his discharge. I will be very thankful to you for any assistance you can render me.
Respectfully F. Wyatt Bayly.
Old Orchard St. Louis County Mo.

Mrs. M. L. Peyton -
Lebanon - Tennessee
Nov. 18 th 1928.
To The War. Department.
Washington D.C. -
Dear Sir:-
In the state records of South Carolina - There are 2. Jesse Johnsons , who served in the Revolutionary War. - One served as - Lieutenant - and as a Captain - Can you give me the dates of Captain Jesse Johnsons birth - and death - Can you also give me the date of birth of - Jesse Johnson - of North Carolina. The other Jesse Johnson was born 1763 - and died 1834 -
Please let me hear from you at your earliest convenience - Mrs. M. L. Peyton - Lebanon - Tennessee

Lebanon Tenn. Nov. 5th 1926 Office of Commissioner of Pensions, Revolutionary War. Department:
I am asking information from your department, of Rev. Record of Jesse Johnson, who served in "North Carolina Militia". He came to Sumner Co after war was over and settled near Gallatin, Tenn.
This is one statement I am copying from "my papers, stating, giving court records of settlements of Army accounts of North Carolina Line, by Willie Jones, Benj M c Colloch and Henry Montford. Commissioners at Halifax in years 1783 - 1784."
To Jesse Johnson
£ 20: 8: 8 £ 5: 2: 2 pd in cash £ 15: 6: 6 pd " certificates
Another statement from Rev. Dale - Halifax July 25 1783
Journal of proceedings of the commissioners appointed by act of Assembly passed in May 1783 to Liquidate and finally settle the accounts of the officers and soldiers of the continental line of the state of N. Carolina.
Allowed Jesse Johnson Soldier pay, from January 1st 1782 and interest to Aug 1st 1783, not settled £ 20: 8: 8 [From North Carolina Army, Revolutionary Accounts Vol II - 17- 3]
List of certificates paid by Green Hill for Halifax District 1783, Jesse Johnson £ 10: 2: 6 [Ibid Vol. X - 4 - 1]

I am very anxious to hear from you at your earliest convenience. This old gentleman was my great-Grandfather. Thanking you in advance.
Very Sincerely,
Mrs. M. L. Peyton.
P.S I am anxious to learn if Jesse Johnson was born in North-Carolina and what town:
M. L. Peyton

Rev. ar 12 Wars Section NHF/c
January 28, 1929
Jesse Johnson P. 38884
Mrs. M.L. Peyton Lebanon Tennessee
Madam:
I advise you that on January 6, 1927 you were furnished the history of the only soldier named Jesse Johnson, of either of the Carolinas, found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau and it is regretted that nothing further is of record to aid you in your research for other soldiers of that name.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner,

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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Aug
January 6, 1927
Mrs. M. L. Peyton Lebanon Tenn
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 38884, it appears that Jesse Johnson enlisted June 14, 1781 and served about three months as a private in Captain Donoho's Company, Colonel Dixon's North Carolina Regiment, was then transferred to Captain Michael Rudolph's Company, Colonel Lee's Regiment of Light Dragoons, he was in the battle of Eutaw Springs, and served until June 14, 1782.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 26, 1824, while a resident of Wilson County, Tennessee, aged sixty-one years. The date and place of his birth are not stated.
In 1824, he referred to his wife, aged

fifty-five years, but did not give her name; and to the following children- Rebecca Johnson, aged twenty-seven years; William, aged eighteen years; John Johnson, aged fifteen years; and Jonathan, aged thirteen years.
Soldier died August 22, 1834. There is no further data on file as to family.
The above noted Jesse Johnson (Johnston) is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, who served in the North Carolina Troops.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.