Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 3998, for Humphrey Hunter, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. b.
Hunter, Humphrey
W 3998
S. b.
Jane
CONTENTS

9406 South Carolina II Jane Hunter, decd., widow of Humphrey NC Hunter who was a Col. of Cavalry. in the Revolution
Increased from $27.88.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 116. Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
and 18 th March 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of March 1855. and sent to
A. A. Markland Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book: a Vol. 2. Page 135.

Married 1791
Wmney Popple 21 Aug 1827
Jane Popple 18 March 1843
Nancy Bynum, George Pop Hunter & Cyrus L Hunter, Surviving children
Cyrus L Hunter Esq.

State of NC } Lincoln Co }
On this 19 th March 1852 personally appeared before me one of the Trustees of the Poor in and for the State and County aforesaid, Dr Cyrus L Hunter a resident of said County aged 44 years who being first duly sworn according to Law, on his oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed 7 th July 1838.
That he is the son and sole Executor of Rev d Humphrey Hunter who was a private in the war of the Revolution in 1775 in company of Captain Charles Polk of Charlotte which was called out to subdue the Tories near Crops Creek, now Fayetteville; he served for three months on this duty. Next campaign he entered the service and was appointed a Lieutenant in Capt Robert Wabane's company of Cavalry in the month of June 1776 and was in service four months; and with his company marched under General Griffith Rutherford against the Indians; after conquering them, he returned;
He again entered the Army early in the summer as a Lieutenant in Capt. Jones company; this company rendezvoused at Salisbury 1780 and scoured the Tory settlements on Waccamaw and Deep Rivers, and joined General Gates at Camden, and was that General at the fatal battle of Camden 16 th Aug t 1780.

where he was captured, and carried to Orange being So Car, where he remained as a prisoner three months, making a term of service of six months ;
The next campaign, he entered the Army as a Lieutenant, under Captain Walter Hampton, the Regiment commanded by Col. Henry Lee, and was with this Regiment in the hardfought battle of Eutaw in Sept 1781 a term of three months .
The whole length of service is about sixteen months - viz Wilmington campaign three months Cherokee do four months Camden do ten months Eutaw do three months exclusive of some scouting services;
He was married to Jane Ross 31 Decr 1789 - He died 27 th May 1827 His widow died 18 th March 1843, leaving three children viz Col. Ed. H. Hunter of S.C. Mrs Nancy Bynum widow of J. W. Bynum and the applicant whose sole Executor. Sworn and subscribed to before me this date before named
W. H. Whalen
C. L. Hunter
JP

State of North Carolina Lincoln
Be it known that this day came before me one of the Justices of Peace in and for said County, John H. Wheeler, who states in sooth that he resides in the District of the State in which the late Rev. Humphrey Wightman was received, and that although he had no personal acquaintance with said Wightman, yet he rightly believes from the records from the Archives in the Executive Department at Raleigh, which he examined in compiling his History of the State of NC recently published, and from the concurrent testimony of the country, that said Wightman was in the service of the United States in the War of the Revolution, and did serve as set forth in the foregoing statement made by Dr. Cyrus L. Hunter his son and Executor.
Sworne to and subscribed before me This 19th March 1852
J. H. Wheeler
C. L. Hunter, J.P.
State of North Carolina
I Robert Williamson, Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Lincoln County do hereby certify that John H. Wheeler & C. L. Hunter are Magistrates as above, and that the above Signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine. Given under my hand & seal of Office at Office in Lincolnton April 1 st 1852
Robt Williamson, Clerk.

May 29/52
May 31/52
Ad. civ. case of Jane Hunter deed widow of Humphrey.
Hunt & Dockery K.P.B.

State of North Carolina Pascotaw County
On this 3 rd day of March A. D. 1852 personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for State and County aforesaid William Rankin, a Pensioner of the United States, and now in his ninetieth year, who after being sworn according to law on his oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7 th July 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows". That he was well acquainted with the late Rev d Humphrey Hunter of this County, and that he served with him in the Revolutionary war in two campaigns: First with him in the battle of Camden under Genl. Rutherford, said Hunter being a Lieutenant in Capt. Givens company. This campaign was of three months duration. Humphrey Hunter was there made pris- oner after that disastrous battle and held in confine- ment in Orangeburg S. C. about three months. He also declares that he served with him at the battle of Catow Springs, said Hunter being a Lieutenant in the company of Capt. afterwards Col. Hampton of the cavalry. Col. Henry Lee was the commanding officer. He further declares that he understood, and firmly believes he with Hunter was in two other campaigns viz. the Wilmington & Chukta campaigns, beside performing much scouting service.

He further declares that he was well acquainted with Mrs. Jane Hunter, widow and relict of the late Rev d . Humphrey Hunter; That she lived within four miles of his residence, and died 18 th March 1843, without receiving the benefit of the act of Congress for such cases made and provided. Her husband died on 21 st Aug. 1827. They were married as he understood in Dec r . 1789, and have three living children viz: Mrs. Nancy Bynum, widow of the late J. W. Bynum, Col. G. R. Hunter of Ill. and Mr. Cyrus L. Hunter, who is the executor — sworn to, and subscribed before me this 3 rd March 1852
A. W. Davenport (J. P.)
W. Rankin
State of North Carolina
I John G. Lewis Clerk of the Superior Court, said for the County of Gaston & State aforesaid do hereby certify that A. W. Davenport is a justice of the peace in & for said County at this time & that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine & that full faith & credit is due to his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said court at office in Dallas This 22 nd day of March 1852 J. G. Lewis C.S.C.

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
H & J. Hunter Offspring 26 Nancy was born 21 st Dec. 1790 The Twins were born 10 th Feby. 1793 George Ross was born 19 th Jany 1795 Henry was born 16 th April 1797 Henry Starhope was born 16 th June 1797 Isabella Montgomery - 22 nd April 1802 Jane Caroline - 8 th Feby. 1805 Cyrus Lee was born 13 th Dec. 1807. Elmina was born 23 rd Dec. 1810 Humphrey Hunter was born May 1 st 1755. Jane Ross Hunter was born December 27 th 1771.
Sophia G. Forney was born Oct. 27 th 1809-
DEATHS.
The Twins - one died 11 th - other 15 th Feby 1793 Henry died 17 th April 1799 Jane Caroline died 6 th Dec. 1822 Henry Starhope died 23 rd Dec. 1823. Humphrey Hunter died 21 st Aug. 1827 Elmina died 21 st March 1831. Jane (Ross) Hunter died March 18 th 1843. Isabella M Crockett died February 2 nd 1824.

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Joseph Hunter & Jane Ross were married 31 st Dec r 1789.
Cyrus T. Hunter & Sophia T. Gorney were married Jan y 16 th 1834.
State of North Carolina
J. Robt. Williamson Clerk of Superior Court do hereby certify that Family Record was cut out in my presence Oct. 20 th 1852.
Robt Williamson, Clk.

J. L. M. Rev. War Section.
July 15, 1914.
Mrs. J. R. Rich, First National Bank, Wytheville, Virginia.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Humphrey Hunter, W. File No. 3,998, Rev. War, you are furnished the following data as to his family.
Children.
Nancy - - - - - born December 21, 1790, married I. W. Bynum. The Twins - - - - - " February 10, 1793. George Ross - - - - - " January 19, 1795. Henry - - - - - " April 16, 1797. Henry Stanhope - - - - - " June 10, 1799. Isabella Montgomery " April 22, 1802. Jane Caroline - - - - - " February 8, 1805. Cyrus Lee - - - - - " December 13, 1807, married January 16, Sophia G. Forney born October 27, 1809 Elmina - - - - - " December 23, 1810. The Twins - one died February 11, the other February 15, 1793. Henry - - - - - died April 17, 1799. Jane Caroline - - - - - " December 6, 1822. Henry Stanhope - - - - - " December 23, 1823. Elmina - - - - - " March 21, 1831. Isabella M. Crockett " February 2, 1844.
Very respectfully, Very respectfully,
[Signature] Commissioner.

11.526
North Carolina F
Jane Hunter deed
widow of Humphrey who died on the of _____ in the State of _____ who was a Lt. of Cav. in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution line for _____ from $27.88.
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville at the rate of 116 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of March 1835. and sent to
Arrears to the 4th of S. H. Markland Semi-annual allowance ending Present.
Recorded by { Revolutionary Claim, } Book _____ Vol. _____ { Act July 7, 1838. } Letty Clerk, Page 291.

11. 526
North Carolina T. Jane Hunter dec d . Widow of Humphrey
who died on the of _____ in the State of who was a Priv. in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the _____ line for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville at the rate of 27 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of July 1853 and sent to -
J. H. Schuler Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by R. M. Rae Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 1 Page 291

No 12,675 Fane Hunter dec d wid of Humphrey A.6
Hon A Dockery aug 21/1882 Sussex June 17/5-3
Ad 7 July 1838

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
74 2998
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of _____ a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 3 mos. Col. Charles Peabody William Moultrie S.C.   1778 4 mos. Col. Robert Howe William Moultrie S.C.   1780 10 mos. Col. William Moultrie William Moultrie S.C.   10 mos. Col. William Moultrie William Moultrie S.C.   10 mos. Col. William Moultrie William Moultrie S.C.   10 mos. Col. William Moultrie William Moultrie S.C.   10 mos. Col. William Moultrie William Moultrie S.C.   10 mos. Col. William Moultrie William Moultrie S.C.   10 mos. Col. William Moultrie William Moultrie S.C.   10 mos. Col. William Moultrie William Moultrie S.C.  
Battles engaged in, _____  Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____  Date of application for pension, _____  Residence at date of application, _____  Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: _____  Dec. 27, 1775. He died March 11, 1843. _____  the Revolutionary War. _____  See Supplement Interest for _____
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

9.486 North Carolina Jane Hunter deceased widow of Humphrey who was a private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 27 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Ending 18 March 1843
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of July 1853 and sent to
J. H. Wheeler Present.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844. ]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 155

Bureau of Pensions, Gentlemen,
Please send me copies of the Pension Records for Revolutionary War Service of Humphrey Hunter and James Hunter of North Carolina whose service is described herein.
Thank you very much indeed!
Mrs. J. R. Rich First National Bank Wytheville Va.

Humphrey Hunter born 1755 died 1827 served in the cavalry was wounded at Custer Springs where he was conspicu- ous for gallantry. He was born in Londonderry, Ireland; Gaston Co. died in North Carolina. His wife was Jane Ross and he had a daughter Mary Hunter who married James Middleton; and a daughter Isabella Montgomery Hunter who married James P. Crockett; and a son Dr. Cyrus Lee Hunter who married Sophia Graham Forney.

1914 July 15 Hist. to Mrs. J. R. Rich. V. L. M.
Rev. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3998
Jane Hunter
Wid.
Humphrey Hunter
Lieut. Res. War
Act: Mch. 30/48
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 355
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jane Hunter decd. Widow of Humphrey
at C addr? July 7/1838
8 mos 18 days $27.8
for annuity from
4 March 1836 to 18 March 1833
when she died
except 2 years,
Pay to Lynn L Hunter & for his benefit and also Bynum and George Reps Hunter, only child
Cert to J. H. Wheeler Esq 425. Water Street } Present

Dec r 20/52
Add d evi: in case Jane Hunter dec d widow of Humphrey.
Dec r 20/52 H. Cole
Hon: Alfred Dockery, H. of Reps.

Washington Dec 20 1852
I take much pleasure in bearing testimony to the high & unblemished reputation of the Hunter family from the revolutionary time to the present applicant Col Hunter and my full confidence in the genuineness of the accompanying family record regarding it as the original from the family Bible as set forth by the clerk of Lincoln county court.
Alfred Dockery

Jane Hunter dec'd. widow of Humphrey N. 6.
Act July 7. 1838 & 1843
Admitted
Equit of salary 7 months at $116.66 per annum from Mar 4. 1836. to March 18, 1843, when she died - deducting former payments at the rate of $27 88 / 100 per annum and excepting 2 years.
Certificate payable to Dr C. S. Hunter. Ex 2 of Humphrey Hunter, for benefit of himself and of Nancy Byrum & George R. Hunter, her only surviving children
Atty A. H. Markland Present

Breit in the case of Jane Hunter , deceased, widow of Humphrey Lincoln County and State of North Carolina act July 7, 1838 & act of 1843.
Claim, ( original "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
The applicant was admitted for for service as private at $27. \frac{88}{100} per annum. The evidence upon which the claim was allowed was the Certificate of the Comptroller of N. C. showing payments to Humphrey Hunter amounting to double the amount allowed for militia service. There was an affidavit of Wm Rankin , of N. C., pensioned for service in the same campaigns - of service and imprisonment of Hunter as Lieut of Cavalry in 1780 - for over 8 mos. and service in 1781 at Battle of Eutaw Springs , and in that campaign. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
No new evidence of service filed - but a reference to Wheeler's Hist. of N. C. page 151 &c. Title Gaston Co. - sub title " Rev Humphrey Hunter ". Also to pages 383 & 384. Shows that Humphrey Hunter served three months in 1776 in the Cherokee campaign, as Lt of Cavalry - 3 1/2 months in 1780 including his imprisonment - and as much as 1/2 months in 1781 - all as Lieut of Cavalry - besides a short time  amount of previous service as private and commissary - Admitted 7 mos Lieut of Cavalry. There is satisfactory evidence in the case from the affidavits of Jno H Wheeler and Rankin that this Rev. Humphrey Hunter was the husband of claimant.
Name and residence of Agent
A. H. Markland
Present
Approved by the Commissioner
E. G. Dodge
Examining Clerk.

No 14.675 Gale Hunter and wid of Humphrey N. C.
Hon A Dockery Dep R

State of North Carolina { Comptroller's Office
I, William J. Clarke, Comptroller of public accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons, for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows, to wit:
Humphrey Hunter Indent or Army Certificate No. 11832 issued by Auditor of Salisbury District £98 16 specie for Militia service. Ditto No. 5123 ditto £98 16 Ditto for ditto " Book No. 26 page 152 385. specie
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 25th day of May A.D. 1852.
Wm J. Clarke Compt.
[Faint, illegible handwriting and numerical markings, possibly bleed-through from the reverse side of the page.]

State of North Carolina
I, Robert Williamson, Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Lincoln County do hereby certify that G. L. Hunter of said County is the only Execu- tor or Administrator of the estate of the late Humphrey Hunter & his widow the late Jane Hunter, duly appointed and qualified at the October Sessions 1827.
Witness my hand and seal of Office, at Office, this 20 th Oct. A.D. 1852 Robt. Williamson, Clk.

Brief in the case of Jane Hunter dec? wid of Humphrey County and State of North Carolina act July 7 1838
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Recd & part evidence given, Documentary & part of marriage Certificate of county death & burial
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent J H Wheeler Esq Recent 4 1/2 St. near Peyton
Thomas L. Hill Examining Clerk.

Application of Ex rs of Mr. Lane Hunter for increase pension N C act 43 ad
A. H. Markland
Recd March 14 th 1899

State of North Carolina } Gaston County - }
Personally appeared before me the undersigned and acting Justice of the Peace in and for the above County and State Henry C. Fite and Wm A. Laving Residents of the aforesaid County and made Oath in due form of law and certifies that they have examined the Tombstone of Mrs. Jane Hunter Widow of Humphrey Hunter in Goshen graveyard and find that she Died on the 18 th day of March A.D. 1843
Sworn to subscribed and acknowledged before me this the 10 th day of January A.D. 1855 Henry C. Fite Wm A. Laving
Wm T. Shipp J.P.
State of North Carolina } County of Gaston - } I J. G. Heane clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for the above County and State hereby certify that A. W. Davenport Esq. and Wm T. Shipp Esq. whose names appear to the foregoing Certificates was at the time of so doing acting Justices of the Peace in and for the above County duly authorized by law to administer Oaths and that the signatures purporting to be theirs I believe to be genuine - And I further certify that I am well acquainted with Dr J. C. Rudisill B. R. M. Alexander Esq. Henry C. Fite and William A. Laving residents of this County and know them to be Men of Respectability and truth and that their Certificates are to be relied on - In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office the 17 th day of Jany A.D. 1855 and of the Independence of said State the 79 th J. G. Heane C.C.

State of North Carolina } Gaston County, }
Personally appeared before me the undersigned and acting Justice of the Peace in and for the above County, Dr. James C. Rudisill a resident in said County and made Oath in due form of law. And Certifies that from information in his possession he is satisfied that Humphrey Hunter named in the foregoing Affidavit and Power of Attorney Died on the 24 th day of August, A.D. 1827.
Sworn to subscribed and acknowledged before me this 8 th January 1855 J. C. Rudisill The J. Cliffs G.P.
State of North Carolina } Gaston County. }
Personally appeared before me One of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the above County and State. R. M. Alexander Esq. a resident in said County and made Oath in due form of law and Certifies that from information in his possession he is satisfied that Humphrey Hunter named in the fore- going Power of Attorney & Affidavit Died on the 24 th day of August, A.D. 1827. R. M. Alexander
Sworn to subscribed and acknowledged before me this 8 th January 1855 A. M. Davenport, Sp. Seal

State of North Carolina } County of Lincoln }
We it known that on this 5 th day of December  January A.D. 1855 before me the undersigned and acting Justices of the Peace for the above County and State personally appeared Dr. C. L. Hunter Executor of the last Will and Testament of Humphrey Hunter and Jane his Wife resident of Cottage Home in said County, And made oath according to law that he is the Executor of Humphrey Hunter and Jane his Wife whose names has been placed on the North Carolina Pension roll at the total sum of about One Hundred and forty Dollars
That he is credibly informed that the said Pension may and ought to be increased from its commencement and during its continuance; That he is directly interested as a claimant in said increase, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Countermanding, and revoking all Powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint A. H. Markland of Washington City my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute the claim of Humphrey Hunter and Jane Hunter his Wife for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or Increase of Pension that may be due; And for the purpose of establishing additional service by the soldier for whose Military duty in the Revolution the aforesaid Pension was granted, I hereby authorize my said Attorney to apply for and obtain from State archives or other sources, Certified proofs of such service. To examine all papers or documents in relation to said service, on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my benefit The Certificate for Increase which may be afforded in satisfaction of said claim Which Certificate I wish made payable at the Pension Agency

of this State; to appoint one or more substitutes under him, for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Herby ratifying and confirming all that my said Agent and Attorney shall lawfully do in the premises
C. L. Hunter Esq. of H. Hunter d. c.
Sworn to, Subscribed and acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said C. L. Hunter to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged, in whose claim I am in no wise interested
J. H. Johnson
State of North Carolina
County of Lincoln
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the above County & State that Humphrey Hunter was a Revolutionary Pensioner, or his widow, of the United States at the rate of about $124. Total for all services rendered. And that he died on the 24 th day of August A.D. 1827. Leaving surviving the following named Widow Jane Hunter who died on the 18 th of March 1843 and the following named children now surviving viz C. L. Hunter, Mrs. Nancy Bynum, & George R. Hunter, and none other
It is further certified that B. S. Johnson Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit & Power of Attorney was made & acknowledged was at the time of so doing a duly authorized acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 5 th day of January 1855
J. A. Hays Clerk of Lincoln Co. Court

State of North Carolina Lincoln County
Personally appeared before me B. S. Johnson one of the acting Justices of the Peace for said County. Samuel Lander and Lawson Morney Residents of said County And Made Oaths in due form of law and certifies that they saw B. S. Johnson sign and acknowledge the foregoing power of attorney. Given to me and subscribed before me this 5 th day of January 1855
Test B. S. Johnson
Sam l Lander Lawson Morney
North Carolina Lincoln County
I John A. Hays clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Lincoln County hereby certify that B. S. Johnson Esqr before whom the above Certificate was made was at time of so doing a duly acting Justice of

Peace in and for said County and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine And it is further Certified that Samuel Lander & Lawson Mauney presidents of said County are known to me to be men of truth and respectability
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 5 th January A.D. 1855
J. A. Hays Clerk of Lincoln County Court
I also certify that C. L. Hunter Esqr was the Executor of Humphrey Hunter as as named in the foregoing Certificate
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 5 th January 1855
J. A. Hays Clerk of Lincoln Co. Court

To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
Dear Sir, In Mr. Wilson 415 First St. W. Washington

To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
Dear Sir, In Mr. Noble 4th Dec. New England

Lincoln Co. N.C. June 22. /53
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
During the last year I made application to the Comm n . of Pensions to obtain the pension due my mother for the military services of the late Rev d Humphrey Hunter who died in 1827 - His widow (Jane Hunter) survived him until March 1843 which is set forth in the declarations of several disinterested persons - Shortly before the close of the late Administration I was informed that the "Family Record" was only wanting to make my application successful - This Record was promptly forwarded but still the allowance has not been made - As my neighbor (Col John H. Wheeler) is about to remove to Washington City and is well acquainted with my father's history and the extent of his military services I have requested him to bring the matter to your earliest consideration; or in the event of an impossibility on his part to attend to it, to get some other discreet agent to do so. I shall be extremely obliged to have your decision as soon as may be convenient - With much respect yours &c
Respectfully
A. L. Hunter

State of North Carolina
I, Robert Williamson, Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Lincoln County do hereby certify that W. L. Hunter of the County & State aforesaid is the son & sole executor of the estate of Humphrey Hunter dec d having qualified according to law at October Sessions 1827 as appears of record.
I further certify according to unquestionable & reliable tradition the said Humphrey Hunter was a soldier of the Revolutionary War, and as such performed, during different campaigns, much important & valuable service. Died in August 1827. His widow survived him until March 1843, having died without receiving the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 7 th day of July 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay & pension to certain widows."
Given under my hand & seal of office at Office in Lincolnton the 13 th of April A.D. 1852.
Robt. Williamson, Clk.

Wheeler
John K Wheeler

State of North Carolina } Lincoln County }
On this 13 th day of July 1853. personally appeared in open court being a court of record. for the county of Lincoln Cyrus L. Hunter President. in said county who being first duly sworn according to law. oath on his oath. make the following statement viz that he the said Cyrus L. Hunter is the Executor of the Estate of Humphrey Hunter deceased. as has been heretofore certified to and forwarded to the commissioner of Pensions he also states that Sarah Hunter the widow of Humphrey Hunter and mother of this affiant. died the eighteenth (18 th ) day of March 1843. affiant further states that there are at this time only three (3) surviving children viz, Nancy Bynum, widow of Col. J. Bynum. George Ross Hunter, and Cyrus Lee. The present affiant,
C. L. Hunter
State of North Carolina.
I Robert Williamson, Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Lincoln in said State, do hereby certify, that the above declaration was subscribed and sworn to in open court by C. L. Hunter, Esq r , and that the same was made a matter of record.
I further certify of my personal knowledge of affiant, that full faith and credit should be given to his statements.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court, at office, this 13 th day of July 1853.
Robt. Williamson, Clk.

Lincoln Co. N.C. Nov. 30 th 1852
Genl. A. Dockery
I write a few lines to inform you that I have just put into the same mail with this a package containing the Clerks Certificate of my being the only Executor or Administrator of H. Hunter & his widow the late Jane Hunter - I also send the Family Record cut out of the Family Bible in presence of the Clerk who also certifies to that fact under his seal of Office - The important points to be known, the marriage of Humphrey or H. Hunter as he always wrote it, and Jane Roff, his widow - also the names of their children (10 in number) all of whom are dead but three - their deaths, recorded on same page - Also the death of Jane (Roff) Hunter, the widow are all set down - These were the points, required by the Commissioner to be proven, in addition to what had been on a former occasion - As I stated to you before Mr. Rankin is the only pensioner alive who can testify to my fathers service & that only in part - viz at the battle of Camden - a three months campaign with three months captivity - and at the battle of the Eutaw Springs also a three months campaign making all together, if the captivity is admitted, which I think certainly will be, 9 months - As to the Cherokee Campaign & other smaller service, at least 6 months more, I can find no one living who can testify to my fathers service, & of course I must give it up, altho several of the oldest men we have, say they always understood he was in that early service - It is this service, I have no doubt,

to which Receipts of money paid, in the Comptrollers Office at Raleigh, has reference, as History informs us the troops of that expedition were paid off there by the Salisbury auditors —
I have sent these papers to you at the beginning of the Session that you may lay them immediately before the Commissioner of Pensions. The "Family Record" is an important paper, and altho I have taken a copy, yet should like to keep the original if I cannot get an allowance. I am aware I am subjecting you to a considerable amount of trouble, but hope I may have it in my power to repay you for kindness hereafter.
I remain yours Sincerely C. L. Hunter
P.S. My address is Cottage Home, Lincoln Co. N.C.

Jane Hunter deed N. 6
Memorandum for Court

Jane Hunter, deceased, widow of Humphrey Hunter - N. b. Act of 1888 &c - for increase
The only question is - How long, and in what capacity did Hunter serve.
The evidence upon which the claim stands, consists of
First - The deposition of W m Rankin
Second - Wheeler's List of N. Carolina
Third - Certificate of the Comptroller, of payments made.
First - W m Rankin of Gaston Co - sworn Mar 3 d 1852 - in the 90 th year of his age - Pensioned for same service / 1832
Testified that he was well acquainted with the late Rev d Humphrey Hunter "of this County" - and that he served with him in the Rev y war in 2 campaigns First in the Battle of Camden, which campaign was of 3 months duration - at this battle Hunter was taken prisoner and kept a prisoner about 3- months - Hunter was Lt in Capt Givens Compy. under Genl Rutherford.
Also. Served with him at Bat le of Eutaw Springs Hunter was Lt under Capt. afterwards Col Hampton.

Also - understood and firmly believes Hunter was in two other campaigns - viz - the Wilmington and the Cherokee campaigns, besides performing much scouting service .
Second. Wheeler's Hist of St. L. p 151. Title "Gaston County" - sub title " Rev. Humphrey Hunter " -
It is stated that Hunter served as a private of cavalry under Capt Chas Polk & Col Thos Polk - in a campaign of short duration -
Also - that he served in the Cherokee campaign as Lieut under Capt Mebare - cavalry -
3 mos Lt of Cav } same book - pps 383 & 384 - it appears that these troops rendezvoused July 23 d 1776 and returned in the month of October 1776 - This entire campaign must have occupied 3 mos
p 153 - Lieut of Cavalry . Campaign of the battle of Camden - 1780, campaign commenced about Aug 1 st - and Hunter, having been taken prisoner at the battle, escaped from imprisonment about the middle of Nov r following - when an interesting account of his escape is given at pages 154 & 155.
Lt of Cav } 3 1/2 mos }
p 155 - Lieut under Col H. Lee - at battle of Eutaw Springs - This must have been half a month
Lt of Cav } 1/2 mo

There is an affidavit of John H. Wheeler made Mar 19 th 1852 - that from the facts he derived from an examination of the State Archives at Raleigh, as well as from the concurrent testimony of the country - he believes that Hunter served as he was stated.
Third - Certif of Compt r of N. C. - May 1852 Pay Army certificates issued by Aud r of Salisbury Dist -     \left. \begin{array}{l} \$ 9.6 - 8 \\ 9.16 \end{array} \right\}   for militia service  } all specie       8      3.5 -   for Humphrey Hunter      22.7   2   4.4   21 \overline{) 55.87 \frac{1}{2}}   27.93
Pensioned July 1853 at $27.88 - as private of infantry -
Now there is not a particle of proof that the claimant's husband ever served a day as a private of Infantry.
Wheeler's History and Rankin's affidavit both concur that, except the first short tour - Hunter served as a Lieut of Cavalry . The duration of his service, excepting the first tour - is established, with reasonable certainty by an

examination of the dates and facts given in the histories of the events, corroborating the statements of Rankin.
No additional proof has been filed to show service - and the Attorney states that he cannot obtain additional proof from the records of N. 6.
Still where the Error is so manifest as in this instance it is submitted to the Comm ee whether the increase should not be allowed to 7 Mos Lieut of Cavalry -
Dodge
Mar 15. 1855
James Hunter dea N. 6 Memorandum for Comm ee