Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21746, for Edward Martin, South Carolina

SERVICE
SERVICE S 6
NUMBER _____
N. 21746
Martin, Edward Marg
CONTENTS

date of death not on U.S.
South 1796 Carolina
Mary Martino widow of Edward S.C.
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Captain
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
180 Dollars 10
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of July 1851 and sent to
G.H. Jones Pioneer
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 219. Vol. 2
546

State of South-Carolina District of Fairfield
Before me personally appeared W m Mary Martin widow of Edward Martin deceased, who was a Captain in the War of the revolution, and being duly sworn says that she was sixty nine years of age the 11 th day of November 1839. That she was married to said Edward Martin on the first Tuesday in March, the year she does not recollect, but she well recollects that deponent was in her twenty second or in her twenty third year when she was married, and believes she was in her twenty second year. That the date of said marriage was entered in a blank leaf of the family Bible by her deceased husband and in his hand writing. That said leaf has been lost or torn out of said Bible for a number of years past, and deponent inclines to the belief that it was so torn out or lost  loose as a leaf before her said husband's death in December 1813. That deponent does not recollect the year of marriage entered as above, nor does she know what has become of said lost leaf. But is satisfied she was married in the year seventeen hundred and ninety two (1792) from her own age and the ages of her oldest children Elizabeth Sloan and John A. Martin. The deponent was married in March and her first child Elizabeth Sloan was born the 19 th day of January following, and is now sixty seven years old Jan. 7 th the 19 th last past as deponent believes. There is fifteen months (15) and some ten or eleven days between John A. Martin and his sister Elizabeth Sloan and said John A. will be forty five years of age if he lives to the thirtieth day of April next.

That, since the late death of W m Elizabeth M c Vea the deponent knows of no person now living who was present at her marriage excepting a sister of the deponent W m Maria Martin who had intermarried with brother David Martin a brother of said Edward Martin Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3 rd March 1840 } Mary Martin J. W. Buchanan mark
South-Carolina Fairfield District
Before me personally appeared W m Margaret Martin widow and relict of David Martin and being duly sworn makes oath that she is the sister of W m Mary Martin who has taken and subscribed the above affidavit. That deponents late husband David Martin was a brother of the above named Captain Edward Martin. That said Capt. Edward Martin and deponents sister Mary Martin were married in the presence of the deponent and in the house of deponent by Capt. Hugh Milling then an acting Magistrate. That deponent well recollects of being present at said marriage but does not know the year of the mar- riage only from the deponents own age, the time says she knew when the deponent was married and from the ages of her oldest children.
The deponent is two years younger than her sister Mary Martin, and was married two years and from Christmas to March in addition, before her sister Mary and deponent was in her eighteenth year when she was married. That deponent

is satisfied and believes her sister Mary Martin was married in the year Seventeen hundred and ninety two (1792) and is very sure before the year Seventeen hundred and ninety four (1794) that deponent was well acquainted with said Edward Martin as well as her said sister before their intermarriage and is still well acquainted with her sister Mary Martin, and believes she cannot be mistaken in the date of their marriage. Given to and subscribed before me this 3 rd March 1840 S Margaret or Martin Mrs. Buchanan Mark (L. M.)
Saith: Carolina Fairfield District S Before me personally appeared John A. Martin and makes oath that he is the son of said Captain Edward Martin. That deponent has seen the family Bible mentioned by his mother Mary Martin in her above affi- -davit, and has read the ages of the children of said Edward Martin and Mary Martin, which had all been entered, in the hand writing of said Edward Martin in a blank leaf in said Bible, excepting the two youngest children which deponent believes were not then entered. That deponent was acquainted with his father's hand writing, and about the year 1816 or 1817 deponent and the ages of seven other children transcribed his own age as entered in said family Bible then a loose leaf by his father, into a Bible of the deponent. That de- -ponent does not know where said loose leaf now is but believes and is fully satisfied the same has been lost for a number of years past. The Bible is in part and in part only in existence and

the said leaf of entry is missing. That according to the entry made by disponent from his father's original entry the disponent's oldest sister Elizabeth Sloan (who was the oldest child of said Edward Martin and Mary Martin) was born on the 19 th day of January 1793, and the disponent was born on the 30 th day of April 1794. That disponent is fully satisfied that he has no doubt that the original entry in said loose leaf was made by said Edward Martin deceased in his own hand writing and that said entry was correct and true. That said Edward Martin and Mary Martin had ten children, eight of which were entered on said loose leaf.
Subscribed before me this 3 rd March 1840 W. Buchanan
John A. Martin
South Carolina Fairfield District
I John Buchanan justice of the peace & one of the Justices in and for Fairfield District in the State of South Carolina do hereby certify that Mary Martin, Margaret Martin and John A. Martin who took and subscribed the above affidavits before me are credible persons known to me to be such and that this 3 rd March 1840
W. Buchanan (L. 10)
South Carolina Fairfield District
I James Elliott Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Fairfield District of South Carolina do hereby certify that John Buchanan before whom the above affidavits appear to have been taken is a Magistrate lawfully acting as above at the time and place under the laws of this State.
Given under my hand and seal of Office this 3 rd March Anno. Domini 1840.
J. Elliott Clerk

The State of South Carolina } District of Fairfield - - - }
Before me personally appeared Mrs Mary Martin Widow aged sixty nine years a Resident of Fairfield District So. Carolina who 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 1838 entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows, That she is the Widow of Edward Martin of Fairfield District Dist. who was a private and subsequently an officer in the Mil- itia of said District during the war of the Revolution Deponent saith that the following relation of his services in said war she has heard from himself and from others and has every reason to believe the same to be true - That he served at the Battle of Kings Mountain in Nov 1780 that at the affair of Fishing Creek he was captured with James McClure by a party of the British, that after some time he was recaptured by Capt John McClure the Brother of James and carried to the house of Col Bratton in York District, & was a prisoner when Hock was defeated at said place - that he was at a number of other places not now recollected by Deponent, that he served to the end of the War, and that in this way she has for three reasons first ground to believe that he served twelve months as a private and more than twelve months as a Captain as aforesaid - she further declares she was married to the said Edward Martin in the year 1792 & that her husband the aforesaid Edward Martin died on the 24 th December 1883 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794 to wit at the time above stated

That the said marriage is Recorded in her Bible, which said Bible is now & has been ever since in her possession. That she was married by Capt. Hugh Milling, then an Acting Magistrate, that Margaret Martin & others (most of whom are now dead) were at her marriage aforesaid. That she is now a widow & has remained unmarried ever since the year 1833 - all of which will more fully appear by reference to the proof annexed - all the papers respecting his services & the exact date of his services are lost as there was then no hope of obtaining any pay from Congress for the same.
her
Mary H. Martin mark
Sworn to & Subscribed before me this Ninth day of October 1839 - I also certify to the credibility of the Affirmant -
John R. Buchanan Ordinary of Franklin Dist. S.C.

19 May 1840.
Affid. Mr Robt Martin.
in relation to the period of the marriage of Edw & Mary Martin - with Certificate of Judge O'Rielly

State of South Carolina District of Charleston ss
On this 19 th day of
May 1840 Personally appeared before the Hon. John Q. O. Neale Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in South Carolina, now sitting in Charleston. Mr Robert Martin Merchant of said City aged Forty Eight Years & Six Months who being duly sworn according to law, de- poseth, in reference to the time of the marriage of Mrs Mary Martin widow to Edward Martin Deceased formerly of Fairfield District S.C. that Deponent has reason to believe said Mary was married to said Edward in the month of March 1792, and that no shadow of a doubt remains on Deponents mind that they were so married, and lived together as a respectable married couple previous to the 1 st January 1794. Deponent among other, states the following reasons upon which his belief is founded, and his convictions strengthened. Deponents Father David Martin was the Brother of said Edward Martin and Deponents Mother Mrs Margaret Martin is the Sister of said Mary the present claimant for a Pension
Deponent was born in the Neighborhood of said Mary and Edward residence and had opportunities of knowing them and their family and Children from his infancy - Deponent was born on the 25 th day of October 1790 or 1791 he believing his Father & Mother were married in December 1789 - Deponent believes and has no doubt of it, that Mrs Elizabeth Storn, the daughter of said Edward & Mary Martin is Forty Seven Years old, to wit that she was born in January 1793. Deponent could go on multiplying Evidence of this description. Deponent saith that he has read affi- davits in support of this claim by Mrs Mary Martin by Mrs Margaret Martin & by John A Martin in refer- ence to the period of the Solemnization of said marriage, and Deponent having good opportunities to judge of the correct- ness of the statements therein made, saith, that, his belief is that the same are correct, Deponent further saith, that, he does not know nor does he believe there are any

Documents now in distress in possession of the above parties in relation to said marriage
Sworn to before me this 19 th February A. D. 1840
Robert Martin
John Bolton Whall
I John Bolton Whall one of the judges of the state of South Carolina, do hereby certify that Robert Martin who made the preceding affidavit is a citizen of Charleston of very great res- pectability and his statements are entitled to implicit credit and belief.
Given under my hand at Charleston this 19 th of February A. D. 1840
John Bolton Whall

for a statement of the military history of Edward Martin 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. Wid. F. 21,746.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ 1780 12 mos. to end of war Private Captain in the militia — — Richard Winn. S.C.        
The above noted is the only Edward Martin of S.C. found on the Rev. War pension records.
Battles engaged in, Fishing Creek, Kings Mountain.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 9, 1839. Her ch was al.
Residence at date of application, Fairfield District, S.C.
Age at date of application, Nov. 11, 1770.
Remarks: Soldier mar. Inch: 1792, Mary —.
They had ten children, the only names stated being Elizabeth (Sloan) born Jan. 19, 1793, and John A., born April 30, 1794.

1706 South Carolina Mary Martin widow of Edward Martin who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Captain
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 292 Dollars 36 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of Sept 48. and sent to P. Cantrell Charleston S.C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 319 Vol. 2

South Carolina
Mary Martin widow of Edward Martin,
In act #3 retd to James Martin Dec. 26. 1843
let to Hon J.A. Wood ward H.R. January 25th 1844
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 24 th Dec r 1833. of Fairfield, in the State of S c . Carolina who was a Captain in the Inf ty & Cav ry commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the S c . Carolina line for
Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of 292. Dollars 36 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of June 1840. and Seal to S r . Caulwee, Esq. Charleston, S.C.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1840. $ 1169.44 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept r 40 146.18 $1315.62
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Wm C. Lantinger Clerk, Book a Vol. 2 Page 195.

5553 South Carolina
Mary Martin widow of Edward who was a Captain in the Revolution
Medal from S.P.R. 36 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 480 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of July 1857 and sent to
G. A. Jones Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2, Page 163
A. L. Log.

5555
South Carolina
rep 23 May '44
Pen cert ntd & corrected June 25 '44
Mary Martin! widow of Edward Martin! who was a Captain! in the S c C a Line!
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 292 Dollars 36 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of May 1844 and sent to
J. Cantwell Esq. Charleston. S. Carolina
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 209.

5505
South Carolina Mary Martin widow of Edward Martin who died on the 24th  December  1833 of Greenville in the State of So. Ca. who was a Captain in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the So. Ca. line for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston at the rate of $80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14th day of July 1837 and signed to G. H. Jones
Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
Paid from  the $292.36 { Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by Stearns Clerk, Book 5 , Vol. 1 , Page 309
W. 2. 195

4312 M Sep 20. 1843
Mary Hartwell Oct 1843.
Double
Rev. J. P. Edwards
PAID
157 1/8
Missouri of Pensions Pension Office
Washington City D. C.
7

6 December 16 Sept 1843
Dear Sir,
I have enclosed a certificat n of my Mother's Mary Martin by which I hope she will be able to draw the pension as therein is set forth if the Paper be such as is wanted you will please send the order to Mr Robert Martin (of the House of Martin Starr & Waller, Charleston S.C.) if the Paper is incorrect will you please inform me to that effect by addressing me at this place your attention will confer a favor on your Obedt Servt
To the Hon. J. L. Edwards commissioner of Pensions Pension office Washington
James Martin

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
J. H. Hammond
BY HIS EXCELLENCY,
J. H. Hammond.
Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over the State aforesaid.
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME.
Know Ye, That Burnel B Cook Esq, whose signature appears to the annexed Affidavit is a magistrate for the District of Fairfield in the State aforesaid and that the said signature corresponds to his usual hand writing and that he is qualified to administer Oaths &c
THEREFORE, All due Faith, Credit and Authority, is and ought to be had and given to his Proceedings and Certificates as such.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused to be affixed the Seal of the State, in the City of Charleston & State aforesaid the Seventh of May in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty Four and in the Sixty Eighth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
Robt. I. Pinckney Secretary of State.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
1910. Apr. 20. Hist. to Mrs. Jos. Wahlstrom, F.W.
File No. 21746
Mary Martin Widow of Edward Martin Capt. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 2 d 1848.
Index:—Vol. Me Page 10
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Col. Ainsworth - Dear Sir -
I was told by the D.A.R. if I would write to you or the Pension Dept. you could likely give me some information I need in regard to joining the D.A.R. Can you give me any information regarding Edward Martin who served

with Sumter in the war in the state of S. Carolina also of Jas. & 4 John Martin of S. Carolina and also of Thos. or Joseph Lee of S.C. I think Jno. Lee was a Corporal a. Could you tell me the regiments that any of these men belonged - I would be more than grateful if you could help me out and

at your earliest convenience Thanking you in advance I am
Respectfully
Mrs. Jos. Wahlstrom
119- North Fairmont.
Pittsburg. Pa
Is there any information regarding Col. Jas. Martin of Geo. & ?
APR 11 1910

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Adj. Apr 14, 1910
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Edward Martin
Service So
Additional Service Rev
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No ord. in Mid on Reg. except on wid File 21746.

16 October 1839 Ann of Mrs Mary Newton Affid of James Elliott Esq I do hereby certify that C.C.P. admiron the Estate of Edw Martin Esq.
G. L. 6306
Act of July 1838

Fairfield District
The State of South Carolina
Before me personally appeared James Elliott who being duly sworn makes oath that he was well acquainted with Edward Martin Duggan who was always esteemed a Revolutionary soldier in the War of Seventy six & was esteemed a brave soldier & officer. Deponent further swears that he is well acquainted with Widow Mary Martin who was always esteemed the lawful wife of said Duggan that she is still alive and remains a widow. Deponent further says that he was one of the Administrators of said Edward Martin Duggan. Sworn to before me Oct 16 th 1839 -
John R Buchanan Ordinary
J. Elliott

7 Oct 1839 6 affid of the your Mother of the Rev & Army
1839 6 g ch year Name New Jersey

Major Henry Moore's Certificate for Edward - Martin - - - - -
I knew him before I joined the Continental Army in 1777 - during that war I do not remember to see him in Actual Service and Not see him until 1788 or 1789 - but heard much of his services Conduct and patriotism in it, to account for the fact that I was in the Continental Army, taken prison in Charleston, sent as such to the Northward, and did not return to South Carolina until 1788 - but put confidence in the affidavits of those who have made affidavits of his services in it.
I know nothing further as all was Reports to me concerning his services - this 7 th Oct - 1882 Sworn to before me this day Henry Moore William Moore, D. H.

The State of South Carolina } Before me personally appeared Fairfield District } Robert McCreight (a Revolutionary soldier & Now a pensioner of the United States for services rendered in the Revolutionary War) and being duly sworn makes oath that he was well acquainted with Captain Edward Martin Deceased, who was a Captain in the Revolutionary war & served as a Captain to the end of the War, and was a Brave soldier. Deponent feels confident that said Martin was a Captain in said service Twelve months and more — and that this Deponent served as a soldier under said Martin for more than 12. months. Deponent further swears that he is well acqu- ainted with Mrs Mary Martin Widow of the said Edward Martin and that she was always Reputed in the Neighborhood to be the Lawful wife of the said Edward Martin Deceased Deponent further states that said Mary Martin is still living and that she still rem- ains a Widow even since the death of her Husband the said Edward Martin.
Sworn to before me this third day of October 1839 —
V. H. Ruff. J.P.
Robert his McCreight mark
He Robert McCreight

Act 48 James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Comp. Genl's Off in July 7 th 1851.
Maj. Jas. R. Aiken
Dear Sir
I have taken pains to collect the enclosed evidence of the services of Capt. Edw d Martin and in bringing in in My Certificate the services of David Martin I judge I have shown more of Edw d 's Captain Service, which is what you wish. I also allude to the Certificate of Capt Edw d Martin as to services of W m Aiken & Rob t McCreight in same year viz 1780 & 1782.
Hope the enclosed will suit you! The Off ce fees are $5 which please enclose by Check or other- wise as soon as convenient,
Oblige
Yr Off ce Ser t !
Jas. M c Mack
Dep. Q.M. R.

6 1/4. 150 6.25
6 1/4 15625- 125-

Mary Martin M rs of Edward SC
Ad July 7 1838 Mama 1792 died 1813
Alloro $292.36 per ann. Capt J. H. H. and Cavalry SC Militia. See cert. of Comptroller Genl.
Plantation E Charleston SC

Comptroller Genl' Office
Columbia S.C.
July 7 th 1851.
No 111 Book L.
Issued the 24 th September 1784 to Mr. Edward Martin for One hundred and seventy four pounds One Shilling and five pence sterling for 480 Days Militia Duty as a private and Captain in Horse & Foot service in 1780, 1781 & 1782 as per acct audited.
Principal £174:1:5 - No. 14. Annual interest £12:3:8.
(The account No 111 Book L upon which this Indent was issued and which would most probably show how much of said Duty was as private, and how much as Captain, I am unable to find, it being not in its proper bundle of accounts.)
No 263 Book L.
Issued the 9 th October 1784 to Mr. Edward Martin for Twenty pounds Sterling for 140 Days Militia Duty in 1780 as per account audited.
Principal £20.00 No. 12. Annual interest £1:8-
No. 263 Book L.
Mr. Edward Martin
his account of 140 Days militia duty in 1780 Am'ty to £20 00/
State of South Carolina S t to Edward Martin
(over)

Comenc July 24 12 th 1780
To our hundred and forty days a soldier under Capt. McHugh at 20 d per day
£ 140 0 0 20
Rec d Columbia from the Comm y Head q the Amt of the within acct s in an Indent No 263 Book L. R. Order £30. 0.0
I do hereby certify the foregoing to be true copies as taken from the Records in this Office and that the remarks in parenthesis are mine and warranted by the State of the Records. And I further certify that it appears from Account No. 108 Book L in the Name of David Martin that said David rendered 112 days duty "on horseback in Capt. Edw d Martin's Comp y Commencing "April 1 st 1781 "and ending July 21 st 1781" and "47 days service on foot commencing Feby "14 th 1782 and ending April 1 st 1782" and "35 days service on horseback commencing the 1 st May and ending the 4 th June 1782" To all of which David Martin swears and Edward Martin Certifies that David did the above charged duty in my Comp y in Col. Richard Winn's Reg t in the time above specified and that his acct s is just & true" (Signed) "Edw d Martin Capt. Edward Martin as Captain also Certifies as to the Service of W m Aiken & Rob t Wright

in 1780 + 1782, the former for 42 days in 1780 and the latter for 40 days in 1781, and 102 days in 1782.
For Comptroller Genl. James Mack
Dep.
(No Seal of Office)

Mary Martin at 43
$292:36 per an
P. Cantwell Charleston S.C.

Charleston S.C. - 9 May 1844
Sir
I respectfully lay before you the annexed declaration and Certificate in support of the claim of Mrs Mary Martin to a year's pension under the act of 3 d Mar, 1843 I remain Sir
unreservedly
Yours & H. Humboldt
P. Clantwell
Jenny L. Edwards Esq Commission Pensioner Washington City

Edward Martin d 1813.
Mary m 1792
1780 291 481 days } for Half. Compt. cats n Hase

House of Representatives
Dec 27 1843.
Sir:
Mr. James Martin informs me, that, "some time since, he sent a paper to your Department for the payment of a pension due his mother, Mrs. Mary Martin of Fairfield District S.C. Having received no communication from you, he supposes his papers were irregular -
Will you be kind enough to inform me fully on this subject, and if there was any informality in the papers of Mr. Martin's estate, in what respects.
I have the honor to be &c -
Yours at best.
J. S. Edwards Esq -
J. A. Woodward

Charleston S.C.
21 August 1848
Sir,
I herewith respectfully transmit the proof in support of the claim of Mrs. Mary Martin to a continuance of her pension of $292 36 / 100 per an. as the widow of Edward Martin who was a Captain in the Revolution, in the South Carolina line
I am Sir,
very respectfully Your ob t Servant
P. Cantwell
8/
James L. Edward Esq. Commission of pension Washington D.C.
3

October 1839. Case of Mrs Mary Martin. Fairfield Dist. Sola. widow of Captain Edw Martin Dr. City Clerk Court Comptroller

State of South Carolina District of Charleston
Office Court Common Pleas Charleston
I Charles C Strohecker Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Charleston Dist. South Carolina hereby Certify that John R. Buchanan Esq. is ordinary for Fairfield Dist S.C. that James Elliott James W. Wilson, D. H. Ruff and William Moore Esquires are Magistrates as set forth in the annexed documents, and that the signatures thereto are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of my office, and subscribed my name this Second day of November 1839.
Charles C Strohecker Clerk
Clerk Court Common Pleas for Charleston Dist. S.C.

October 18 39 Case of Mary Martin, widow of Captain Edu d Martin Dec d Certif y of Citizens of Charleston

Charleston S.C.
31 October 1839
We the undersigned Citizens of Charleston S.C. Do hereby Certify that we are acquainted (either personally or by report) and for a number of years, with Miss m David Aiken, John Browne, John Smith, John Hoan, Robert M c Creight, James Elliott, and Major Moore, the witnesses in the Case of Mrs Mary Martin, widow of Edward Martin Dec d . for a pension on the Revolutionary services of her husband, that they are respectable, and that their statements are entitled to Credit, and we do therefore recommend her case to the favorable consideration of the Department.
Martin Walter Boyer's Wharf James Adger Esq. Hamilton's Wharf Robinson's Coldwell Maywood's wharf W. A. Caldwell & Sons Windermere Range
Elisha Carson 145 E Bay

Indent Book L } No 111
I issued the 24 th September 1784 to Mr Edward Martin for One hundred and Seventy four pounds One shilling and five pence Sterling for 481 days Militia duty as a private and Captain in Horse service in 1780-1781. and 1782- for Account audited £174 1s 5d
Comptroller General's Office Columbia S.C. 29 th Octo. 1839
I do hereby certify, that the above memorandum is a true copy taken from the Margin of Indent Book L, No 111 deposited in this office; and I do further certify that the account for which the aforesaid Indent was issued, is either lost or mislaid, and cannot now be found.
W m E. Hayne Com. Genl J. B. Hart Clk
Fees. two dollars

Payment to be made at
Charleston
by
J. B. Cochran, Esq.,
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of
South-Carolina.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 319 Vol. 2
W. D. Lumpkin, Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Mary Martin , of South-Carolina , widow of Edward Martin , who was a Captain in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Two hundred and ninety two dollars and thirty six cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this first day of September , one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight .
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. By F. S. Evans.

James L Edwards Esq. Com misr of Pensions Washington D.C.

Charleston S.C. 23 May 1840
Sir
I respectfully submit, the two enclosed affidavits, as furnishing the required proof, as to the period of the marriage of Edward to Mary Martin, and as stating more specifically the time of the service of Jonathan Lawrence during the war of the revolution;
Mr Robert Martin the Witness in the first case, is among our most influential and opulent Bankers, merchants and Citizens, - Mr Jos. Righton is also esteemed and respected, They to refer the department to the Gazette for Isaac E Holmes. Mr. C. from this District, for any further information in regard to the full evidence that may be placed on the testimony of these witnesses;
on the 3 d April, proof was transmitted to the department in the case of Mary Kelly's heirs
I Remain Sir,
with the greatest respect
your most obedient & humble
Servant
O'Carroll
To James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

300 1839 3 Cane g m Martin Abt. D. and 59 John Smith 78- John Brown 70 both Revolutionary Pensioners

The State of South Carolina
Fairfield District } Before me personally appeared John Brown before me and made oath that he was well acquainted with Captain Edward Martin Esq., that said Martin was a soldier, & he believes a Captain for a length of time in the Revolutionary War - & was considered a Brave Soldier & commanded a company - Deponent believes said Martin was a Captain in the year 1780 & continued as such to the end of the War - Deponent is now a pensioner of the United States for his services in the Revolution & believes all the above statements to be substantially true - Deponent is now seventy six years of age - Sworn before me Oct. 3 d 1839
J. Elliott (JL) & C.E.P.
John J Brown mark
The State of South Carolina
Fairfield District } Before me personally appeared John Smith and made oath that he was well acquainted with Captain Edward Martin Esq. that said Martin was a soldier and he believes a Captain for a length of time in the Revolutionary War and commanded a company for a considerable time but cannot at this late period recollect when he was appointed a Captain - but believes he remained a Captain until the end of the War & Retained his Commission as such - Deponent is now a pensioner of the United States for his services as a soldier of the Revolution, & believes all the above facts to be substantially true - his age is seventy eight years - Sworn to before me Oct. 3 d 1839
J. Elliott (JL) C.E.P.
John Smith

South Carolina { Personally appeared before me Fairfield District { James W. Nelson an acting Justice
— Attest John Sloan a Revolutionary Soldier aged 76 years who being duly sworn saith that he was personally acquainted with Edward Martin a Soldier of the Revolutionary War at the time of previous to his entering into the Service of the State and has Reason to believe he was at the battle at Kings Mountain & Fishing Creek, in the year 1780 he Recd a Commission as Capt attached to Brant Regt and served as a Captain until peace was proclaimed and also after the Commission for a great many years after the war and that he this deponent States that he was acquainted with him till his death which he believes was in the year 1813 & that he was also acquainted with his family from his first marriage (and during his widowhood) States also with his second wife & family until the present time and that Mrs Martin his widow is still alive (and a lady of Respect and Credibility) and hath Reason to believe that said Edward Martin was married to his surviving widow Mary Martin in the 1792

this Deponent States that he served under Capt Edward Martin in the Service in the Revolutionary war until discharged by peace
Sworn to and Subscribed this 37th day of Sept. 1839
Before Me
W. Nelson Jr,
John
Sloan
I do hereby Certify that the above mentioned John Sloan is a Man who stands fair in Society and whose veracity cannot be disputed
W. Nelson Jr

State of South Carolina } On this 14 th day of August 1848, District of Fairfield } Personally appeared before me the undersigned Robert Hawthorn Esq. a magistrate for Fairfield District W m Mary Martin a resident of Fairfield S.C. aged 78 years who being first duly sworn according to law, Doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolution, That she is the widow of Edward Martin who was a Captain in the war of the revolution and died on the 24 th December 1813, That she received a pension under the act of the 17 June 1844 at the rate of Two hundred and Ninety two dollars and thirty six Cents per annum, She further declares that she is still a widow,
Witness John A Martin sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
her Mary M Martin mark
Robt Hawthorn Magistrate Fairfield District S.C.
I A. M. Gouge clerk of the Court of Fairfield District Certify that Robert Hawthorn is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office, and subscribed my name this 17 th day of August AD 1848
A. M. Gouge Clerk of the Court Fairfield District S.C.

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Mr Martin
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State of South Carolina } On this 15 th day of September District of Fairfield } 1843. Personally appeared before me Mary Martin aged 72 years a resident of Fairfield Dist. South Carolina, who 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 on the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war, that she is the widow of Edward Martin who was a Captain in the revolution and died on the 24 th day of December 1813, that she received a pension at the rate of Two hundred and ninety two dollars & thirty six cents per annum for five years under the act of July 7 th 1838, She further declares that she is still a widow
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written I also certify that the declaration is personally known to me Robert Block Magistrate
her Mary Martin Mark

Adm 2 2yrs Capt due to $480 per annum. beg former pays at $297:31 per annum
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G. H. Jones Present

State of South Carolina } Fairfield District } S.S.
On this 18 th day of June 1857, before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the District aforesaid, personally appeared Mary Martin who being sworn upon her oath makes the following declaration for the purpose of obtaining the full benefit of the act of Congress passed on the 7 th day of July 1838. That she is the widow of Edward Martin late of said District deceased, who was a private & Captain of Cavalry in the War of the Revolution. That since the decease of her said husband, she has been allowed a pension at the rate of $292.36 per annum, and is now in the receipt of the same. She further states, that she believes that her said husband performed a longer period of service than was allowed, and that, by virtue of the aforesaid act of the 7 th July 1838, she is entitled to an increase of pension. She therefore herewith returns the certificate she now holds, and asks that a new certificate may be issued to her for such amount of pension as she may be entitled to by law.
Witness-
Jas. R. Aiken.
Mary Martin
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18 th day of June 1857.
Robert F. Southworth. J.P.

Know all men by these presents that I Mary Martin of Fairfield District in the State of South Carolina do hereby constitute and appoint George H. Jones of the City of Washington D.C. my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to act and prosecute before the Commissioners of Pensions my application for an increase of Pension for the services of my husband in the war of the Revolution. - Herby giving to my said attorney full power and authority to do all acts and things necessary and proper to be done to obtain said increase of Pension and receive the cer- tificate therefor. Herby making all previous power of attorney given to any person or persons whatsoever and ratifying and confirming all the acts and doings of my said attorney in the premises.
Witness my hand & seal this 18 th day of June 1857 Sealed and delivered } in the presence of } Mary Martin Robert Hawthorn J.P. Notary.
State of South Carolina } Fairfield District } ss
I Osmond R. Thompson clerk of the Court of Fairfield District within and for said District do hereby certify that the above named Robert Hawthorn, before whom the foregoing declaration and power of attorney was acknowledged is a Justice of the Peace within and for said District duly com- missioned and qualified.
In Testimony whereof I have

hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Said Court this 20 th day of June 1857.
J. R. Thompson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Gen. S.

16: Oct. 1839
affid David Aiken, in relation to the marriage of his sister Mary Martin

The State of South Carolina
Fairfield District }
Before me personally appeared David Eiken brother of Mary Martin who was always esteemed the wife of Edward Martin Deed who was a soldier of the Revolution as he always understood. Deponent swears, she was always esteemed the wife of the said Edward Martin Deed & that she is still alive & remains a widow.
Sworn before me Feb. 16 th 1839
John R. Buchanan Ordinary
David Eiken