Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21523, for Francis King, South Carolina

SERVICE
S. b.
King Francis Isabella
NUMBER
W 21523
CONTENTS

Letter to J. Rockbrugh 2 Aug 1838. " to J. F. Cagney Mar 17, 1840
South Carolina 1935
Isabella King widow of Francis King dec. B.C. who died on the 19th September 1806 after serv. in the State of S.C. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Nixon of the Regt. commanded by Col Winn in the S.C. time for 11 months 12 days
Inscribed on the Roll of S.C. at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents, per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of Apr. 1838 and sent to Mrs. Peter Mylie Master C.H. Socy.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1838 $266.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 19.00 $285.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 5th }
Recorded by W.H. Atkinson Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 2? Page 172

Isabella King of Francis St.
Mamea 1772 Died 1806
Altars 11 m 12 d pri. $38 per ann. comf 4. March 1831
St. Militia Coq. mixa Col. Winn
Hor Peter Milio Chesta 676 St. G.

78 3mo. - 80 3
1839 77 1837 1762 69 16- 1768 1
2-
75- 0 #1 12 75 2 Mixon - #2 75 or 76 2 - - #2 - 78 79 2. #2 79 + 3.40 Mixon Collins #3 — + 1 11:12 a 101.12
F. 21 1879 + Met Mr. McDivitt } S. 17 1848 # " Mr. Borne? } previous. B.C.
Bras was a S.C. State pension then deducted compound int- then present testimony. H.H.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
1915 June 15. Hist to Julia D. Craven. p
File No. 21623
Isabella King
Wid. of
Francis King
Brig. Rev. War.
Act: July 4 th 1834
Index:—Vol. 64 , Page 403
[Arrangement of 1870.]

121 Zan
Bureau of Pensions. Rev. War Dept.
I have the name of Isabella King of Chester Co. S. Car as living 1840- and drawing a pension. She lived with Martin King at that time. I would like the name of her husband, who was a soldier and a copy of his war record and date of last payment. Thanking you for any kindness, I am - sincerely
Julia Idela Gracy 2005 N. Penn St. Indianapolis Ind.
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In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Francis King , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. W. 21,523.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 1 Private John Nixon "Henry M'Clain" S.C.   1775 2 mos. " " "M'Clain"   1775-1776 2 mos. " " " "   1778 or 9 2 mos. " " Col. M'Clain   1779 3 mos. " " " John Nixon   1 mos. Samuel Adams Racey  
Marched to Beggars Bush near Newbern
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated. Date of application for pension, Nov. 11, 1837. Residence at date of application, Chester District, S.C. Age at date of application, 85 years.
Remarks: Soldier married in Ireland, — 1772. Death of wife. He died Sept. 19, 1820, 1806, age not stated, and she was predeceased as his widow. It is stated that they had ten children, but none of their names are given.
Respectfully,
Office note: Witness John McDill S. 21879 - describes last service in 1781 but his description does not agree with "Racey" at either place altho there was fighting at both places all the time. Commissioner.

State of South Carolina } Chester District }
On this 11 th day of November 1837 personally appeared before
the court of ordinary of District aforesaid Isabella King, A Resident of State & District aforesaid aged Eighty five years who first being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 That She is the Widow of Francis King, who was a private Soldier in the Militia of the War of the Revolution who served as follows As far as she can recollect is informed Tour first was in what was called the Snowy Camp - which she thinks from information was in the winter of 1775 was in Captain John Nixon, Company does not know how long he was in service this Tour Second was a tour as she thinks in 1775 to Charleston under Capt Nixon & thinks he was out about two months, Tour Third She understood was to Charleston & thinks in year 1775 or 1776 Marched to Charleston under Capt John Nixon this tour thinks from information two months, - Fourth Tour She understood was in the year 1778 & 1779 Marched under Capt Nixon as she was informed to the quarter house near Charleston & from there to Purisborough as she is informed and Col Purshaw was she is informed was there Col thinks from information was out at least two months Fifth Tour as she is informed in the year 1779 marched under Capt Nixon to Augusta Georgia lay about six weeks then marched on into Georgia crossed back into So. Carolina from thence to Bacon Bridge Ashley River & from thence to Stono this Tour out about three months, Col John Nixon was Col part of the time under Genl. Lincoln She further saith that she is informed that he was, an other Tour under Capt Saml Adams Col Lacey's Regiment marched to Bingham Church near Monk's Corner & there had some fighting this Tour at least out one month. She further saith that the above information is principally received from others, as she has herself forgotten the time & terms of service. She further saith & declares that she was married to said Francis King in the year 1772 does not recollect the month or day of the month. And further saith that her husband

The aforesaid Francis King died on the 19 th or 20 th of Sept- ember 1806 and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed
Sworn to & signed this date above before me in open Court Peter Mylie 1806 D
Isabella his X King mark
South Carolina } John Brown a soldier of the Revolution Chester District } came into open Court before me Peter Mylie Judge of the Court of Ordinary of said District who being duly sworn saith upon oath that he was well acquainted with Francis King the husband of the above named Isabella King & saith upon oath that he was in the first five years with Francis King, set forth knows that Francis King & Isabella lived together as man & wife & raised ten children & was never disputed as man & wife but as he was informed they were married in Ireland (and believes all the facts stated within) Sworn to & signed this 11 day of Nov 5 1837 before me } John X Brown Peter Mylie J. Coble mark
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South Carolina } John M'Dill a soldier of the Revolu- Chester District } tion came into open Court before me Peter Mylie Judge of the Court of Ordinary who upon being duly sworn saith upon oath that he was well acquainted with Francis King within named and that he was in service with said Francis King the last two years set forth within & further saith that he is well acquainted with Isabella King & knows that Francis King did live as man & wife or husband & wife & raised a family & he never heard it disputed that they were husband & wife & further that he is informed they were married in Ireland further saith that he believes all the facts set forth in the within declaration to be true Sworn to & signed this 11 th day of Nov 5 John M'Dill 1837 in open Court before Peter Mylie J. Coble

State of South Carolina
Chester District                      S. J. Peter-Mylio Inago & Clerk of the court of Ordinary of said District do hereby certify that Isabella King who has made the attached declaration is a woman of Credibility & further that John Parrison & John M c Dill are men of truth and credible witnesses and are both men who served in the Army of the Revolu- tion & I further certify that they the witnesses knew more of the services of Francis King than his widow the said declarant they being able to refresh her memory on many of the facts. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my Seal of Office this 27 day of November 1837
Peter-Mylio J. C. Clerk