Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5942, for Edward King, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
A.6.
King Edward, Feely
R. 5942
CONTENTS

Mary Mullen and John Edward Kings Declaration and Deed of Mullen Affidavit New Hill Certificate of Service. —
9 months in 1778
Mended in 1782

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County ss.
On this the 29 th day of Apr 1851.
Before the County Court of Rockcastle County aforesaid personally appeared Mrs Mary Mullens aged 72 years a resident of said County, after being first 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 the 4 th 1836. granting pensions to certain widows, on age of 70 or upwards if not otherwise provided for That she is the daughter of Edward King deceased who was a soldier in the army of the revolution, and of Heely King deceased whose maiden name was Heely Davis wife of the said Edward King. That her said Father as she has always been informed entered the service of the revolution some where in the north west part of North Carolina in the year 1778. (in the summer) for nine months & served considerably upwards of nine months as a private she thinks in the continental line under Col Shepard and Capt Bradley. That he again entered the service of said war in the year 1782. and served as a private in the same regiment in Capt Hadley's Company until the close thereof. That her said Father was married to her said Mother in Wilkes County North Carolina on the day of July in the year seventeen hundred and sixty seven (1767) that they lived and cohabited together as man and wife until their separation.

ly death. That they raised ten children and the legality of their marriage was never questioned. That her said husband died in Ash county North Carolina some time in the year 1806. That her said Mother died in the said county of Ash on the 20 th day of November the year Eighteen-hundred-and-forty-nine (1849.) That she was never married after the death of her said husband but remained his widow until her death as aforesaid. That she never drew a pension for the said service but frequently talked of trying to do so. but from some cause now not recollected she never applied.
That her heirs has never before made any application being of the opinion until recently that there was no act which provided for them. That the only children now living are this declarant aged 72 years John King aged 84 years all of which will more fully appear by reference to the proof herewith annexed and accompanying this application and the muster rolls of the Continental line of North Carolina to which she hereby respectfully refers.
Mary Mullins

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County } 1 1 1
On this the 29 th day of Apr 1851 Before the county court of said County personally appeared an open court John King aged 81 years after being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following state- ments in relation to the foregoing applica- tion. That he is a son of the aforesaid Edwin and Lucy King deceased and brother of the foregoing applicant. That as he has always been informed he was born in Wilkes Co Ky in the year 1767. That his said father and mother were married in the said County of Wilkes in May 1767. That ever since his earliest recollection they lived together & cohabited as man and wife up to the time of their separation by death. That his said father served two years in the army of the Revolution that he first entered the service of the said war in July 1778. For the term of nine months and served out said term under Col Rippon and Capt Braddon as a private in the continental line that he again entered the service of the said war in the spring of 1782

and served as a private in the Continental line under Col. J. Shepard and Capt. Waddy until the the close of the said war. That neither of his said parents ever drew a pension for the said services, that his said Father died in Ash County, Ohio in the fall of the year 1800. That his said mother died in the said County of Ash on the 20 th day of November in the year Eighteen hun- dred and forty-nine (1849). That he was present when they died & saw them die that his said mother was never married after the death of her said husband but remained his wid- ow until her death as aforesaid.
That there is now no family record of his said Father and mother to be found.
John King

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County ss.
Apr the 29 th 1859
I, Spencer Millens husband of The foregoing declarant and resident of said County aged 81 years, do on my oath make the follow- -ing statement in relation to the foregoing application. That he was well acquainted with Edward King and Fanny his wife ever since his earliest recollection up to the time of their death that they were married before his recollection & lived and cohabited together as man and wife until they were separated by death. That they raised ten children all of whom are now dead but two, Mary Millens (his wife) and John King. That he recollects it was always said that there was three years difference between his age and the said John King. That he can just recollect of seeing the said Edward King start his last tour that he was then about 12 years of age. He enlisted for the war in or near Pulaski County Ky. He recollects of seeing him beat the drum & play the fife that he was an excellent musician & could play on a most any kind of an instrument. That he belonged to the 10 th Regiment & served under Capt. Bradley in the continental line until the close of the war. That it was always said that he served a tour previous to that as a private in Capt. Bradley's company in the regiment commanded by Col.

Abraham Shepard. That the said Edward King died in Ash County N.C. some time during the fall of the year 1800. That Heely his wife died in the said County of Ash on the 20 th day of Novem in the year Eighteen-hundred-and-forty-nine (1849.) That he was present when she died & saw her die That she was never married after the death of her said husband but remained his widow untill her death. Spencer Mullins
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I, WILLIAM HILL, Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify, that it appears from the muster-rolls of the Continental line of this State, in the Revolutionary War, that Edward King a private Soldier . . . in Capt. Bradly's Company of the Tenth Regiment, entered the service on the 20 th day of July 1778. .for the term of nine months , and mustered as a private for the War in 1782 in Capt. Hadley's company of said Regiment, and that Warrant for land was issued in 1784 for 640 acres for his services.
Given under my hand this 7 th day of June . . . 1850 1851.
Wm Hill Secretary of State

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County ss.
I, James Tennill Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that the Declaration of Mrs Mary Mullens and the affidavit of Spencer Mullens and John King her- -unto attached was this day sworn and sub- -scribed to in open Court affirmed by the court and ordered to be certified to the pension office. I further certify that Spencer Mullens husband of the foregoing applicant is the Administrator of the estate of the said Freely King deceased duly appointed and qualified according to law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- -scribed my name and affixed the seal of my office at Mt. Vernon on the the 29 th day of April 1851.
James Tennill Clerk
Is not this a poor job

Edward King Manya Cook 1805

April the 24 day 1805
To Mr Benjamin Litcher. Garrard County State of Kentucky. Clerk of the said County. This is to certify that I William Ritchey has no objections against Edward King marrying my daughter George Ritchey Lucy Ritchey William Ritchey
Know all men by these presents that we Edward King and George Ritchey and held and firmly bound unto James Gar- rard Esq Governor Kentucky, or to his successors for the use of Commonwealth. the sum of $50 current money the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and each of our heirs jointly and sever- ally firmly by these presents sealed & dated this 24th day of April 1805
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas there has a License issued from the Clerks office in Garrard County for a marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between the above bound Edward King and Lucy Ritchey. Now should there be no legal cause to obstruct said marriage that this obligation to be void else to remain in full force & virtue
Seal
Tho H. H. H.
Edward King George Ritchey
State of Kentucky Garrard County } S.D.
I Alexander R. Myles Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing 3/4 of a page of written paper contains a true and complete copy of certificate & marriage bond between Edward King and Lucy Ritchey from the originals on file in my office. "Marriage License Not Returned; Given under my

hand and the seal of the Court of which I am clerk at office in Lancaster this 26 th day of May AD 1857
ARMSTRONG clerk Lancaster County Court

Rev. War Section. aw
November 30, 1880.
Mrs. J. W. Cardwell, 14 Belews Street, Winston- Salem, N. C.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 20 th ultimo, you are advised that from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War Pension claim Rejected File No. 5,342 , it appears that one Edward King married in January- 1767 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Feely Lewis , he resided in said County during the Revolution and died in Ashe County, North Carolina in 1800, where she died November 20, 1849.
They had ten children, only two survived their parents. John aged 84 years in 1854 and Mary wife of Spencer Mulline. She was 72 years old and a resident of Rockcastle County, Kentucky, in 1851, when she applied for pension on account of her father's service in the Revolution. She alleged that he served as Private from July 1775 for nine months in Captain Bradley's Company, 10 th N. C. Regiment, and from the spring of 1782 to the close of the War in Captain Hadley's Company of said Regiment.
Her claim was rejected as she failed to prove that her father was the soldier that rendered said service.
Very respectfully,
F. D. Ayington Commissioner.

Lot 1, v. 10, Elliott July 11/54 Lot L. B. Lane, Sept 4/54 L. B. Lane Sept. 19. 1854
No 8,031 Weekly King 5942 Wid of Edwards Kentucky 5942 Oct July 4. 36 1836 to James S. Fish Nov 22/52 to same June 7/52 Same Aug 3/52 Same Oct 11 1852 Same 30 Nov " Addison White 2? June 1853 J. H. Fish Aug 25 1853 Same Oct 6 1853 Same Nov 21 1853 L. B. June 28 th Dec 1853 To Same Feb 18/54 A. R. Gave James S. Fish March 16/54 Hon J. M. Elliott 1854 J. M. Smith Apr 25 1854 May 1854

Mary Mullens additional Statements

State of Kentucky, Rockcastle County, } J.
Jan 14 th 1862.
I, Mary Mullens a resident of said County do on my oath make the following statements. In addition to my Declaration now on file in the Pension Office, I regret to learn from the decision of the Commissioner of Pensions (on the 22 d of November last) that further proof is required in establishing my claim. It has been so long since the revolution that but few are now living, who served in that war & they are dispersed and scattered in distant & unknown countries; so it is almost if not quite impossible to obtain proof such as the Department requires. I hope the department will not be so rigid in their rules in such cases as this. I made proof sufficient I thought to establish my claim. & yet believe if they will take up my papers again and give them a thorough examination they will be fully satisfied that it is a just claim.
I regret to learn that the certificate of Secretary of the State of W. C. which was enclosed with my papers has been lost or over looked. I fear the Commissioner was too hasty in his examination & over looked said Certificate and perhaps made valuable evidence for my agent (Jas S. Fish) assures me it was sent to the department with

my other papers, but for fear it is lost I have obtained a mother which I herewith enclose.
The service of my Father is therein established and therefore no longer questioned, I hope.
The next proof required is his Identity law in the name of god! to prove that more positive & clear than it has already been done I am unable to see, except there was some person living within my knowledge who served with him, which is not the case. I will try & get more proof on this point if I can. As to the marriage of my said Father & Mother, it cannot be established by written evidence. I am certain from the best information I have, that there is neither record nor documentary evidence of their marriage now in existence. as to their cohabitation, as man and wife previous to the termination of his last term of service I think that has been fully proven by the affidavit of John King & Spencer Mullens, to which you are respectfully referred. I will try & obtain other testimony touching that point, & enclose with this. My Father received a certificate for 440 acres of land for his services. I hope you will examine the records & see if it is not so.
Please take up my case again soon & address all communications to J. A. Fish at Mt. Vernon, Ky.
Ben Mary + Mullens mark

I, Alford Mullens The undersigned a Justice of the peace within & for the County of Rockcastle and State of Kentucky do certify that Mrs Mary Mullens this day personally appeared before me & swore and subscribed to her foregoing statements with a correct understanding of its meaning I further certify that she is a lady who supports a good character for veracity &c
Given under my hand this the 17 th day of Aug 1852.
Alford Mullens J.P.
State of Kentucky
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I, WILLIAM HILL, Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify, that it appears from the muster-rolls of the Continental line of this State, in the Revolutionary War, that Edward King a private soldier in Capt. Bradley's Company of the 10 th Regiment, entered the service on the 7 th day of July 1778, for the term of nine months , and was mustered for the war in 1782 in Capt. Hadley's Company of the 10 th Regiment.
Given under my hand this 25 th day of December 1851. 1851
W. Hill Secretary of state.

I, Alford Mullens the undersigned a Justice of the peace within & for the County of Rockcastle and State of Kentucky do certify that Mrs Mary Mullens this day personally appeared before me & swore and subscribed to her foregoing statements with a correct understanding of its meaning I further certify that she is a lady who supports a good character for veracity &c
Given under my hand this the 14 th day of July 1852.
Alford Mullens J.P.
State of Kentucky } Rockcastle County }
I Milton J. Miller Clerk of the County Court of said county do certify that Alford Mullens who has signed the above certificate is and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace within & for said county duly qualified according to law. That the above signature is genuine
In testimony whereof I herunto subscribe my name & affix the seal of office at Woodson on this the 14 th day of July 1852.
M y Miller CLK

Wistfulbow Gap April 12 th
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Mr. James L. Frisk Mount Vernon Rock Castle Co Kentucky

No. Wilts County. Wiltshire April 7 1857 Mr J. S. Hisk.
Sir. On the first opportunity I have examined in the Clerk's office for the documents you designated - I have not been able to find any other than the marriage bond of George Morris a copy of which is her enclosed I find no trace of the evidence concerning the marriage of Edward King & J. Lewis - In the church I can trace down as late as 1810 -
Respectfully Yrs H. C. A. Mitchell

Washington City April 10 th 1854.
I have this day been shown the li Powers of the Clerk of Rockcastle County (Ky) by his deputy as to the powers of attorney of Mary Mullins this day shown me. These Certificates are both signed by the same man to wit A Smith of Rockcastle County Ky
I know his hand writing well and am Satisfied both Certificates were signed by him
Respectfully
John M. Elliott

Clerk of Wilkes Co. N.C. no money in hand.
Clerks Certificate Wilkes Co. N.C.

State of North Carolina
I W. M. Alston Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for the County of Wilkes in the State aforesaid do Certify that I have made diligent search in my office for a record of Bond for Marriage between Edward King and Fanny Lewis and find no record of said Marriage
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at office April 20 th 1857
W. M. Alston

360 Pension Office, May 18, 1854.
Sir,
I have filed the power of attorney authorizing you to prosecute the claim set up by Mary Mullins, a sister of hers in the Seely King, do who was the widow of Edward, under the act of July 4, 1836, and you are informed that a careful revision of the testimony has satisfied me that neither of the soldiers named Edward King, who recd pay from the State of North Carolina for their services in the line of that State, was the husband of Seely King, and that the service claimed in the declaration was the result of information derived from the State Department of North Carolina, on the supposition of the party then who drew the declaration. In the same declaration is a mere transcript of

That which is embraced by the certificate of the Secretary of North Carolina, dated June 7, 1851, and could not have been the result of an effort of memory alone. The fact that the district has paid attention to the date of the certificate of service, is no proof to the contrary, for the Secretary of North Carolina furnishes certificates to be rendered service to all officers, and it is not unusual for him to fur- nish official , especially facts which are afterwards embodied in a certificate. For I delegat knew with our previous who and and under whom, he let the know, the duties would also have remembered some incidents of his service, as well as the names of some of his comrades; he can give details on matters in the district, which is confined to the date of the Records in the Secretary's office. Thus, too, will be sufficient statement that the father's name

King recd let a letter from Nath Goudina, in no allusion which was made to that fact, which at no time by the Sec always certify that a soldier, a soldier soldier, named Edward King, reporting recd not gratuity, but unfortunately, the officers appointed the same year to  the the lot of the soldier, named Edward King to the husband of Fanny King, Mary Mullins, appropriating the certificate of 1783 1783 and Sarah Bage the certificate year 1784. It is also a remarkable feature in this case that all the evidence of the Revolutionary service of Fanny King's husband is derived from residents of Ken- tucky, instead of residents of the neighbor- hood where he resided during the Rev- olutionary war. There are also other circum- stances, a connection with this claim which have excited the interest of the office, and of further papers upon the present ap- plication may lead to a Judicial investigation. Edmund M. Smith, Esq. Mount Vernon, Ky

How from Mr Elliott
Apl 25/57

255 Pension Office April 25. 1854
Sir
In your letter of the 18th instant, enclosing the power of Attorney from Mary Mullins to James B. Fish, in the case of Freely King, deceased, widow of Edward, of Ky, under the act of July 4, 1836, you remark that Mary Mullins is the only daughter of the claimant. She also states that she is the only surviving child. I find no evidence of this fact among the papers in the case. The death of John King, her brother, has not been proved.
Hon John M. Elliott Ho of Reps.

Daniel Roberts W. F. Fullens & Wesley Owens -
To the fact that claimants are the only ones in the area of Lake Vieux and.
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State of Kentucky Rockcastle County.
19 th June 1854
On this the 17 th day of June 1834 before me Alford Mullins a justice of the peace in & for the County wherein mentioned personally appeared Daniel Roberts to G Mullins and Mary Owens and made oath in due form of law, That Mary Mullins and John King (who now has an application on file in the pension office under act of July 4 th 1836 for Rev d pension in right of their mother Mary King deceased) are the only children of the said Mary King who has for many years been known or believed to be in existence, and that they are citizens of the County aforesaid & have no interest whatever in the said Estate. That Mary Mullins' last office is at Vernon Ky John King's Barbersville Ky. & they are at Vernon Ky. } Daniel Roberts Daniel Roberts } M. T. Mullins
I Alfred Muller a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Rockcastle in the State of Kentucky do certify that Daniel Robert Marshal F. Muller & West Beers this day appeared before me and made oath and deposed as follows.

to their foregoing affidavit I also certify that they are personally known to me as reputable citizens of said county, in whose statements the most unbounded confidence may be reposed. I further certify that I have no interest in the result of said election and am not concerned in its prosecution. (D Robert on left erased)
Given under my hand 17 th June 1854.
Alford Mullins J.P. D.R.G.
State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
I, Milton Mullins Clerk of the Court of said County do certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to the judge of said Court from the foregoing affidavits of Daniel Robert, W. F. Mullins & Walter Owens known to said Judge to be reputable citizens of said County; that Walter Mullins & John King procured in said affidavit are the only known surviving children of Healy King named in said affidavit, I also certify that Alford Mullins was whose genuine signature appears to the above entitled area and the time of executing the same an acting justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn according

To wit, and that the aforesaid Court is a Court of Records.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in New Haven on this the day of June 1854. Mrs. Miller Clerk

155 Pension Office, July 11, 1854.
Sir:
I have filed the testimony which accompanied your letter of the 29 th inst, showing the number and names of Feely King's children, now surviving, and you are informed that, since the date of my communication of the 25 th of April last, James M. Smith Esq of Mount Vernon, Ky has been appointed the Agent in the case, and has won a letter now undated on the 18 th of May last, setting forth the great objections to the admission of the claim. It is a very doubtful case and has failed the discretion of the office from the manner in which the testimony has been gotten  got up.
J. M. Elliott, Esq Present.

Washington City. June 29 th 1854
In the Fanny King (widow of Ed. King) Claiming revolutionary pension the evidence asked for by you in your note to me has been furnished me and is herewith enclosed
Respectfully
J. M. Elliott
N.B. please forward to me the Certificate at your earliest convenience
J. M. Elliott

Finance Office, Sept. 4, 1854.
Sir
In reply to your request, that the discharges of this office to the advantage of the claim of Frederick King may be reported to you, you are informed that James M. Smith, Esq of Kentucky is now recognized as the object in the war, and that we cannot communicate its contents to you until you file a power of attorney from the parties interested.
L. B. Frew, Esq Purser.

Washington D.C. May 23/54.
Hon Judge Waldo Corn Penton
In I beg a revision of your late decisions in the case of the heirs of Felix King - heirs of Clancy & a Rev Penson from Kentucky
I am &c
Very respectfully
Yours
L B Linn

Richmond, Oct. 5 th 1855.
Sir.
Yours of the 23 rd ult: was not received till yesterday. I have looked from 1789 to 1801, and can't find any such case as Wm Reynolds vs Bro Waller and als: Perhaps you have not given the right style of the suit.
Very Resp y
E Robinson Clk: By Wm A. Winston

Sept 15/57
Appel of Feely King de David of Edward
Gas Fish Mt Vernon Rockcastle Co. Kentucky
Department of Agriculture Washington D.C.
Mr Vernon Sky Aug 29
Sept 15-57

Mt. Vernon Rockcastle County Ky 29th Aug 1851.
Sir
Enclosed you will find the Declaration (and proof attached) of Mary Mullins made for the purpose of obtaining the amount of pension due her mother (Hester King) at her death for the Revolutionary service of her husband Edward King deceased
Please make an examination at as early a period as practicable and inform me of the result and charge
Yours most Obt. Servt. Jas. L. Fish
To Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
} Department of the interior

Washington April 3 1884
Sir:
Enclosed please find a power of Attorney from Mary Williams, now the only surviving child of Lucy King Nee? with additional evidence in support of her claim for Pension under Act of 1836.
You will see that the power of Attorney to me makes the power totally filed in the case by J. S. Fish, and alleges that the same is fraudulent.
Very Respectfully,
Your old Servt
J. S. Gombly
Hon S. P. Waldo
Committee of Pensions

Mary Mullins
Says she is the only sur- viving child of Freely King dec. — April 10, 1854
MS. B. 1. 6 v. 2 p. 23

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
On this the 10 th day of April 1854. Before me Alford Mullens a justice of the peace in and for the County above named personally appeared Mary Mullens a resident of said County & made oath in due form of law that Spencer Mullens who heretofore made application as the Administrator of Healy King deceased of Edward King of Kentucky for revolutionary pension under act of July 4 th 1836 is now dead that she is directly interested (as the only surviving child of said Healy King) in said claim and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or argument as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim Countermanding and revoking all previous power of Attorney or authority heretofore given in this case hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing S ir S. H. of Mt. Vernon Rockcastle County State of Kentucky my true & lawful attorney to prosecute the said claim & to examine all papers & documents in relation to said claim on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere to file additional evidence or argument & to receive for any exclusive benefit the certificate which may be issued for said claim to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed and to do all things I might or could do were I personally present hereby ratifying & confirming all my said Attorney and agent shall do in the premises.
Second to acknowledged & subscribed before me In presence of Seal Patent Edward John Court Nelson before me on this the 10 th day of April 1854.
Her Mary Mullens Seal Alford Mullens J.P.

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
v E. J. Firth
I, William Miller Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County do certify that Alford Mullen Esq. before whom the foregoing acknowledgement was made and whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate was at the time of so doing a justice of the peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office on this the 11 th day of April 1854. (M c g Miller enatd before subscribing.)
E. J. Firth C.M.P.
Wm. J. Johnson Washington City D.C.

John King Power of Atty.
Case of Felix King Tennessee
Suspended
June 17, 1854.
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L. B. True

Be it known that I John King of the County of Knox in the State of Kentucky have this day appointed A B Luce of Madison City Ky. my true & lawful attorney to file additional evidence in my claim in right of my father, Geo. King. Now on file in the Pension office under act of July 4 th 1836. examine all papers now on file in said claim and do all things necessary & lawful to be done in said claim as the said person present & receive the pension Certificate when issued. Therein hereby acknowledging & recognizing all former powers of attorney & additional heretofore given in this case as the same in which I gave an affidavit in the Rockcastle County Court on the 29 th day of April 1854. hereby confirming all my said acts my lawful etc. in said claim hereby giving him unres- tricted power & authority to act in said capacity.
Given under my hand on this the 19 th day of June 1854.
Witness Daniel Roberts Henry Melton
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John King Mark

I, Alford Muller, a justice of the peace in and for the County of Rockcastle in the State of Kentucky do certify that John King of Knox County Ky this day appeared before me and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act & deed & seals and that he has made his mark in presence of Daniel Robert & Henry Muller the subscribing witnesses I also certify that I believe the said John King to be personally interested as stated by him. I further certify that I have no interest in the result of said claim and am not concerned in its final disposition.
Given under my hand on this the 17th day of June 1854.
Alford Muller S.P. Rk

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
I Milton Miller Clerk of the Court of said County do certify that Alford Mullen Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Certificate was at the time of Executing the same an acting justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified according to law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in on This the 19 th day of June 1854. M c . Miller Clerk

Mary Mullin Pawnee City
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L. B. True

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
17 June 1854.
Be it known that Mary Mullens of said county have this day appointed L. R. Innes of Washington City my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to file all colonial papers in my application now on file in the pension office under act of 1836, and receive the pension certificate when issued to her for all other things in regard to said claim that I could do where I personally present. hereby (for good & sufficient reasons) renouncing all previous powers of attorney and authority heretofore given in this case.
Daniel Roberts Henry Mullens
Mary Mullens mark
I, Alfred Mullens a justice of the peace in and for the county of Rockcastle in the State of Kentucky do certify that Mary Mullens of said county this day appeared before me and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to her son Daniel & deed and subscribed to it by making her mark.
Given under my hand 17 th June 1854. Alfred Mullens J.P.R.C.

State of Kentucky } Rockcastle County }
I Milton J Miller, Clerk of the Court of said County do certify that Alford Mollens Esq. whose genuine signa- ture appears to the foregoing certificate was at the time of subscribing the same an acting justice of the peace within & for the County aforesaid duly commissioned & sworn according to law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court on this the 19 th day of June 1854.
M c J Miller Clerk

Letter to L. B. Yule Sept. 19. 1854

Mary Mullens, daughter of Edward King & Sally King his widow
Service, Edward King first entered the service in the North West part of North Carolina in the year 1778 in the service for 9 months, Col. Shepherd Capt. Bradley
In 1782 served in same Regt, to the close thereof under Capt. Hadley.
Marryed in Wilkes County N. C. the day of Janus, 1769 Edward King died in Ash County in the year 1800
Sally King do do Nov. 20, 1849 leaving ten children.
Mary Mullens's declaration April 29, 1857 72 years old
John King appeared same day aged 84 years
Spencer Mullens deceased, same day aged 81 years.
Mary Mullens additional statement Janus. 17, 1852 signed with a *
"Edward King a private soldier in Capt. Bradley's Co. 10. Regt first entered the service on the 7 th of July 1778 for the term of nine months, and was re-enlisted for the war in 1782 in Capt. Hadley's company of the 10. Regt."
Mary Mullens 3 d Statement with power of attorney to S. S. Capps Decr. 22, 1853. —
Power to S. S. Capps June 17, 1854 executed by Mary Mullens & John King. —

Affidavits of Daniel Roberts, M. F. Mullens & Wesley Owens of Rockcastle Co. "Applicants are the only children of the late Fanny King who has for many years been known & believed to be —"
19. June 1854
Clerk of Wilks Co. Certificate, No marriage record.
Mary Mullens fourth statement April 10. 1854, only living child Elijah Denny June 24, 1853 amended affidavit. —
David Benge, Jan. 11. 1853. — aged 93 years. — Rev. Purner. —
Thomas Ellis Dec. 15. 1852, aged 97, years. —
Elijah Denny aged 90 years Dec. 15. 1852 } augmented with King in John Tyner " 88 " " " " } Wilks Co. He is the identical King who wrote
Mary Mullens February 25, 1854, only surviving child
Elijah Denny Feb. 2. 1852. — Marries in
Mary Mullens November 8. 1853 only surviving child of Fanny King,
Charles Gilly, Isaac Lewis & Gannett Mahala affidavits to the death of Edward King in 1800. & Fanny King Nov. 20. 1849
John Tyner July. 2. 1852
Mary Mullens a child of Edward & Fanny King. —

In 1857 April 29, John King makes a declaration in Rockcastle Co. - " 1854 June 17 is in Rockcastle Co. - " 1854 Aug. 31 his residence is found to be in East Tennessee
David Barge served under the following officers
1778. 29. Capt. Gordon & Armstrong
180 " Lewis
81, " Graham Col Cleveland & Cleveland in all 17 months. -

L. B. Lord
Sept. 19/87.

Pension Office September 19, 1854
Sir,
I have at your request personally examined the papers filed with the application of the children of Fanny King dec d late widow of Edward King, under the act of July 4, 1836.
In this case it is claimed that Edward King was a private in the 10 th Regiment of the Continental line in the State of North Carolina in the year 1778, a period of nine months, and that he was also in service in the same regiment from the year 1782 to the close of the war; that he was married to Fanny Lewis in January 1767, that he had ten children by her and deceased in the year 1800, that Fanny King his widow survived him, and died Nov. 20, 1849 leaving two children her surviving.
The service of one Edward King of the State of North Carolina is established by record evidence substantially as alleged. It is a little surprising that his widow should have survived  lived fifteen years after her right to his service accrued, without asserting such right, especially when the evidence to sustain the service was so easily obtained. When a claim has been so long neglected, under such circumstances, the delay should be most satisfactorily explained.
Upon a careful examination of the evidence filed in this case I cannot find that the Edward King who rendered the service in the 10 th Continental Regiment in the North Carolina line

32 was the husband of, Henry King or the father of the claimants. The evidence to establish their position is of a character too vague and indefinite to carry conviction to the mind. It all comes from witnesses who assert state facts without detailing any circumstances to substantiate their narrations or to show they were in a position to know that about which they have spoken. For example, one witness says Edward King was the identical Edward King, who was in the 10 th North Carolina Regiment in the year 1878 as taken from his own papers on file in this office it appears that he was at that time in another regiment and in service at a different place. Besides, the several affidavits on file bear evident marks of having been prepared for the witnesses, instead of having been dictated by them.
The various discrepancies in the testimony are calculated to involve the case in great doubt. At first there are two children surviving, who are claimants; then Mary Muller deposes three several times that she is the only surviving child; next her brother John appears again as a claimant. At one time John is an inhabitant of East Tennessee, and at another a resident of Rockcastle  Rockcastle County, Kentucky. There is no reliable account given of this family of ten children nor is any part of the case satisfactory in its details.
Under these circumstances I am under the necessity of affirming the numerous decisions of this office rejecting this claim. —
I remain Yours &c
J.B. True Esq. Present.

1920-1 of 20. Hick. To Mrs. J. W. Cardwell
REJECTED
8942
P. O. _____
Fredy King
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: Claim filed too late to be on printed list of 1852.
Re-enlisted: of rejections.
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Rev Sol
Winston Salem N. C. Oct. 20th 1920
Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C. Gentlemen
Please send me the Rev. war record of Edward K ing Pt. 10th Reg - Bradley Co. Va. Enlisted July 20 '78 Period of service 9 mo -
Very truly Mrs. J. W. Cardwell 14 Belus s St. Winston Salem

Mary Mullins November 8, 1853 only living child
Nov. 15, 1853. Power of Atty. in case of Heely vs. King, decd., Brown of Ohio, etc. I do hereby certify that the within is a true copy of the original Declaration. Jas. S. Fish, Mt. Vernon, Ky.
William Lloyd Jones

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
On this the 8 th day of November 1853.
Before me Alfred Mullens a justice of the peace within and for said County personally appeared Mary Mullens a resident of said County and made oath in due form of law that she is personally interested as the only surviving child of Edward & Heely King deceased of Kentucky in whose right an application is now on file in the pension office under act of July 15 th 1836. for the amount of pension due her said parents at the date of their death.
Contemplating and revoking all previous powers of attorney and authority heretofore given I hereby constitute and appoint Jas. S. Fish of Mt. Vernon Rockcastle County Kentucky my true and lawful and irrevocable attorney to prosecute the aforesaid claim for said pension & thereby authorize my said attorney to examine all papers or documents in relation to said claim on file in the department at Washington City or elsewhere to file additional evidence to appoint one or more substitutes in his stead for the purposes herein specified and to do all things necessary & legally that I might do were I personally present and to receive for my exclusive benefit the certificate.

which may be issued for said claim, hereby renouncing all previous powers on authority heretofore given in this case hereby confirming all things my said attorney has done or may do in regard to said claim.
Known to me to be subscribed and acknowledged in presence of J. N. Pickett and John P. M. Melick Before me on this the 8 th day of November 1853. At Maysville Ky
Her Mary F. Mullen mark
State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
I Milton Miller Clerk of the County Court of the County above named do hereby certify that Alfred Mullen before whom the foregoing acknowledgement was made & whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate is & was at the time of signing an acting justice of the peace within & for said County duly commissioned & sworn according to law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office on this the 8 th day of November 1853. M. G. Miller. Clerk By A. Smith D. C. N. C. Ky

which was
Met Vernon Rockcastle County Ky Nov the 8th 1853.
Sir
I herewith enclose you a power of attorney in the Heely King case you will please file it with the application and send me a copy of an amended Declaration &c which has been recently filed as I have been informed.
I expect to file additional evidence in a short time & want no decision until then
Very Respectfully
Your Servt
W. D. Lord
J. S. Fish
now
To
Court of Pensions Washington City D.C.
} }

Mary Madden
July 25. 1854
Only surviving child.
To Cont of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Mary Mullen
Feb 25. 1854
Only surviving child.
To Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
On this the 24 th day of February 1854.
Before me Alford Mullens a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid personally appeared Mary Mullens a resident of said County and made oath according to law that Spencer Mullens who heretofore made application as Administrator of Heely King widow of Elisha King of Kentucky for revolutionary pension under act of July 26 th 1836. is now dead that she is directly interested as the only surviving child of the said Heely King and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my agent may use in prosecuting said claim. Countermanning and overruling all powers of attorney and authority heretofore given in this case I hereby constitute and appoint Jas S. Fish of Mt Vernon Rockcastle County State of Kentucky my true and lawful attorney to prosecute the said claim and to examine all papers documents in relation to said claim and to file in the Department at Washington City on or before to file additional evidence or arguments and to receive for my exclusive benefit the certificate which may be issued for said claim to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed and to do all things I might on behalf do were I personally present hereby ratifying & confirming all my said attorney and agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
Sworn to & subscribed & acknowledged
Mary Mullens Widow
In presence of Jas S. Fish and John P. Caudle
Before me the 24 th day of February 1854. and I certify that I believe the said Mary Mullens to be directly interested in said claim as alleged in the above affidavit. J. P. Caudle

State of Kentucky, Rockcastle County } D
I, Matthew Miller Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that Alford Mullens Esqr whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate & before whom the foregoing power of Attorney was acknowledged is & was at the time of so doing a justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned & sworn
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office on this the 25 th day of February 1854.
M c Miller Clerk

March 16/1927

Peruim Office,
March 16 1854.
Sir,
In reply to your communication of the 24 th ultimo, accompanying additional evidence in the case of Feely King, widow of Edward, for pension, I can only state that the evidence required in my letter of the 7 th June 1852 as to the fact of marriage must be produced — No reason can be concurred why the clerk of Wilkes County, N.C. should refuse to give the required certificate — Probably you could accomplish your object by writing to the Post Master of the Town in which the clerk resides, — and requesting him to procure the certificate —
Very respectfully Bc
James S. Fish Mount Vernon, Rockcastle Co Ky

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County } On this The 2 nd day of February 1852.
Before me Alford Mullens one of the Justices of the peace within and for said County. Personally appeared (at his residence in said County) Elijah Denney a resident and pensioner of said County aged 89 years. After being first duly sworn according to law, cloth on his oath made the following statements in relation to the application of Mrs. Mary Mullens of said County for a pension under act of July the 1 st 1836. bearing date as he is informed 29 th of Apr 1851. That he was personally acquainted with Edward and Fanny King deceased during & since the war of the revolution that the aforesaid Mary Mullens is their daughter. That they were residents of Wilkes County Ky. during the revolution but were afterwards struck off to Ash County. That he recollects of living at their house about the commencement of the revolution that they were then living together & cohabiting as man & wife & had some children and the legality of their marriage was never disputed to his knowledge. That the said Edward King was a soldier in the army of the revolution but the particulars of his services he is now unable to state.
his mark Elijah Denney

I Alford Mullens a justice of the peace within and for the County of Rockcastle in the State of Kentucky do certify. That Elijah Denney this day personally appeared before me at his residence in said County and since and subscribed to his foregoing statements in my presence after I had read it to him with a true understanding of its contents and meaning. I further certify that he is a man who supports a good character for veracity &c. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name on this the 2 nd day of Feb. 1852. Alford Mullens J.P.
State of Kentucky Rockcastle County ss.
I, Milton S. Miller Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that Alford Mullens who has signed the above certificate is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace within and for said County duly authorized to administer oaths according to law & that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at office in Mt. Vernon on this the 10 th day of February 1852. Milton S. Miller clk

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County }.
On this the 2 d day of February 1852. Before me Alford Mullens a Justice of the peace within and for the County aforesaid. Personally appeared John Tapp a resident of said County aged 84 years after being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following statements in relation to the application of Mrs Mary Mullens of said County for a pension in right of her mother, Lucy King deceased under act of July the 4 th 1836. now (as he has learned) on file in the pension office bearing date Sept the 29 th 1839. That he is personally acquainted with the said Mary Mullens that she is a daughter of Edward & Lucy King deceased who were also personally known by him that they were residents of Wilkes County who in time of the Revolutionary war that he lived neighbor to them in home of the war. That they were then living together as man and wife & cohabited as such and had several chil- dren from the size of which they must have been married before the commencement of said war that the said Edward King declared was a soldier in said war and belonged to the Continental line. That his service was all performed after his marriage that he has visited his house when he was absent & said to be in service. } John Tapp

I Alford Williams the undersigned a Justice of the peace within & for the County of Rockcastle in the State of Kentucky do certify that John Lypa this day personally appeared before me in said County and swore and subscribed to his foregoing affidavit after I had read it to him with a correct understanding of its contents and meaning. I further certify that the said John Lypa is personally known by me and that he is a man who supports a good character for veracity &c.
Given under my hand this 2 nd Feb. 1852. Alford Williams JP
State of Kentucky Rockcastle County } ss.
I Milton S. Miller Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that Alford Williams who has signed the above certificate was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace within and for said County duly qualified & commissioned according to law and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said Court at office in Mt. Vernon on this the 10 th day of February 1852.
Milton S. Miller CLK

Feb 18-1852
Genl. Smith in case
of Shoolery King to be
Jan 8, 1852
Mr. Langton
Washington City D.C.
Commissioner of Pensions
M c Learen Ky Feb 11
2/11

W7, Vernon Rockcastle County, Ky. 6 th Feb 1852.
Sir.
You will please find enclosed additional proof in support of the claim of Mrs Mary Mullens of this County for a pension in right of her mother Fanny King deceased under act of July the 4 th 1836.
You will confer a favour by advising me of their reception. Otherwise the applicant would be left in doubt & uncertainty for months or until the case came up in regular order for examination then perhaps it would be too late to replace evidence should have evidently been miscarried and the witness dead or removed to parts unknown.
On the 24 th of Novem r last I sent you additional papers & proof in the application of Mrs E Baker of Madison County Ky & under act of July the 4 th 1836, and after waiting until the 5 th of Jan y last in vain to hear whether they were miscarried or not. I addressed you another letter of enquiry on the subject & have as yet received no intelligence of said papers. You will please give this matter your attention as you see it is of most importance to the applicant. 3
- In haste Yours Most
Commr of Pensions Washington City
Old Limit Jas. L. Fish

Mt, Vernon Rockcastle Co Ky 16 th Aug/52
Sir
Yours of the 3 d instant has been received. The report made by you in the case of Fanny King deceased (widow of Edward) of Ky under act of July the 4 th 1836 on the 7 th of June last has not been received. you will confer a favor by enclosing me a copy of that report. In haste
Yours most Obed Servt Jas. S. Fish
To
Hon. Com t of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Geo. S. Field (Aug 3 rd 1852)

Pension Office Aug 3 1882
Sir
In reply to yr of 1st May last I have to inform you that no ad- ditional evidence has been filed in the case of Freely King of Ky-act-July 4 1834 - since my report to you of June 7 1882.
Col. S. Fish Esq M c Vernon Rock Castle Co Ky

Met Vernon Rockcastle County Ky 23 d July /52
Sir
In the case of Fanny King (widow of Edward) under act of July the 4, 1836, I have not heard from you since additional proof was filed in Feb last.
I have been informed that J. M. Smith of this County some 4 weeks since received a letter from you in this case but he will not show it or let me know the contents thereof. I am inclined to think the letter was directed to me as Mr. Smith has nothing to do in the case. & the applicant authorizes me to request you to send no communication to him on the subject.
If you have written to him please send me a copy of that letter, if not say so. & let me hear from you whether or not further proof is required if so what it is, and oblige
Your most Oblt Servt J. S. Fish
To Hon. Com t of Pensions Washington City D.C.

W. Vernon Rockcastle County Ky 30 th Sept 1852.
Sir
In the case of Heely King applicant from this County under act of July the 4 th 1836. (as the widow of Edward King decd. rev d soldier.) I once more humbly ask you to send me a copy of that report which you say you made to me on the 7 th of June last which I did not receive. I have wrote so often about this matter that I am almost ashamed to write any more.
If any proof is lacking please let me know what it is if not send me the certificate without further delay. You certainly can't ask any further proof in that case. I am fully convinced that proof sufficient has already been adduced to justify the allowance of the claim. I can refer cite you to other cases which has been allowed on bare inferior testimony.
In haste
Very Respectfully Your O bt Serv t J. S. Fish

Geo. M. Hile
Oct 11/52

77 Pension Office Octo 11 1862
Sir,
A report on the case of Freely King of Ky was made to you on the 3 rd Aug last. No communication has been made to Genl. M. Smith in relation to the claim.
Genl. S. Fish Esq Mr Vernon Ky

Pension Office
June 7/1832
Sir
Your letter, dated 6 Feby 1832, with additional evidence in the case of Treely King has been received. The proof submitted is not such as the Office requires. It was necessary in N Carolina as early as 1741, that licences for marriage should be issued. The license must be produced or the failure to produce it must be accounted for. It must be shown that the Edward King mentioned in the Declaration is the Edward King mentioned in the certificate of the Secretary of the State. If this can not be done by witnesses who know such to be the case, do show what was done with the Land Warrant which he obtained for his services.
James. S. Fish Esq Mr Vernon Esq

Paul L. Fink
Nov. 30/32

Pursuer Office Nov 30, 1852
Sir,
Agreeably to your request, I enclose herewith a copy of my report of the 7 th June last, in the case of Freely King, widow of Edward King, under Act of 4 th July 1836.
Rev S. Fisher, Esq Mt Vernon, Ky.
Rev

Met, Mennon Rockcastle County Ky 23 d Nov 1852.
Sir
Again I humbly ask you to send me a copy of your report to me of June the 7 th 1852. (which I have so often told you I never have received) in the application of the heirs of Heely King deceased under act of July the 4 th 1836.
Please don't refer me to that report again I tell you it has not been received. I have been now near five months trying to find out the condition of that claim. and still I am delayed by you referring me again and again to a report which I have never received. if such a report was made please send me a copy of it. or let me know what is lacking. so I may be enabled to supply it before all the witnesses die.
To Court of Pensions Washington P.C.
Very Respectfully Your Most Obed Servant J. S. Fish

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
On this the 15 th day of Decem 1852 Before me Alford Mullens a justice of the peace within & for said County, Personally appeared, Elijah Denny aged 70 years, & John Tyner aged 48 years, both residents of said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on their oaths, make the following juridical affidavit to be read as evidence in support of the claim of the heirs of Heely King deceased now on file in the pension office under act of July the 4 th 1836.
That they were personally acquainted with Edward King deceased (husband of the said Heely) in the state of N Carolina during the revolution. That he is the identical Edward King who was a private in Capt Bradley, & Capt Bradley's Comp y of the 10 th Regiment in the Continental line of N Carolinians, in the revolution
That they have always been informed That the said Edward and Heely King deceased, was married by publication, which was customary and legal at that time.
Elijah Denny X John Tyner XX

I Alford Mullens a justice of the peace within & for the County of Rockcastle in the State of Kentucky do certify that Elijah Denny & John Lyra this day personally appeared before me an sureone and subs- cribed to their foregoing affidavit after I had read it to them with a correct knowledge of its contents & meaning.
I further certify that they are personally known by me and that they support a good character for veracity &c.
Given under my hand Dec the 15 th 1852.
Alford Mullens xxx
State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
I Milton J. Miller clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that Alford Mullens whose genuine signature appears above was at the time of subscribing the same an acting justice of the peace within & for said County duly commissioned & sworn according to law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Old Vernon on this the 16 th day of Dec r 1852.
M c J Miller Clerk

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
On this the 15 th day of Decem 1852 Before me Alfred Mullens a justice of the peace within and for said County personally appeared Thomas Ellis aged 97 years after being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following affidavit to be read as evidence in support of the claims of the heirs of Healy King deceased now on file in the pension office under act of July the 4 th 1836.
That he was personally acquainted with Edward King deceased (in the state of Maryland during the revolution) husband of the said Healy King deceased. That he is the identical Edward King who was a soldier in Capt. Hadley & Capt. Bradleys Comp of the 10 th Regt in the Continental line of Arty. during the revolution.
That it was legal then previous to the revolution for persons to marry by publication without a license, which from reputation is the way the said Healy & Edward King was married.
Thomas Ellis

I Alford Mullens a justice of the peace within and for the County of Rockcastle in the State of Kentucky do certify that Tho s Ellis this day appeared before me and swore and subscribed to his foregoing affidavit after I had read it to him with a correct understanding of its meaning. I further certify that the said Tho s Ellis is a man who suffers a good character for veracity Given under my hand 15 th Decem 1852 Alford Mullens
State of Kentucky Rockcastle County }
I Milton Miller clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that Alford Mullens who has signed the above certificate is & was at the time of subscribing to the same an acting justice of the peace within and for said County duly commissioned and sworn & that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name & affixed my seal of office December the 16 th 1852. My Miller Clerk

David Benge
Jan. 11, 1853
To the fact of marriage and service. —
X

State of Kentucky Clay County
On this the 11 th day of July 1853. Before me J. H. McWhorter a justice of the peace within and for the County aforesaid. Personally appeared David Benge a revolutionary pensioner of said County aged 83 years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following affidavit to be read as evidence in support of the claim of Mary Hullens of Rockcastle County Ky in right of her mother Hedy King deceased (widow of Edward King) now on file in the pension office under act of July the 4 th 1836.
That he was personally acquainted with the said Edward King deceased in Pulaski County Ky during the revolution. That he was married to the said Hedy (maiden name Lewis) from reputation in the year 1767, by publication without a license which was legal & the most usual mode at that time. That from his own personal knowledge they were living together and cohabiting as man and wife and was reputed as such previous to the beginning of the revolution. That the said King is the identical Edward King who was a private in Capt Bradley's and Captain Hatfield's Companies of the 10 th

Ref. of the Continental line of North Carolinians during the war of the revolution That he served a considerable length of time - as aforesaid to or near the close of said war That he obtained a warrant for 6000 acres of land for his said services which was transferred to a man by the name of Donelson That the said Mary Mullens is the daughter of The said Edward and Hedy King deceased. David X Benge mark
I, J. H. McWhorter a justice of the peace within and for the County of Clay in the State of Kentucky do certify that David Benge this day personally appeared before me & swore & subscribed to his foregoing affidavit (by making his mark) after I had read it to him with a correct knowledge of its contents & meanings and that he is a revoluti- =onary pensioner for his revolutionary service in N.C. during the revolution and that he has a rem- =arkable good recollection of forty events for a man of his age and that he is a man who supports a good character for veracity &c
Given under my hand May the 11 th 1853.
J. H. McWhorter

State of Kentucky Clay County
J. M. Woodcock
Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that J. B. McWhorter who has signed the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the peace within and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn according to law & that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court at my office in Manchester on this the 29 day of January 1863.
William Woodcock

Hon: A. White June 2/53

Pension Office.
2 nd June 1853.
Sir,
Yours of the 7 th Feby 1853, enclosing additional evidence in the case of Freely King dec d of Ky. has been received and filed with the original application.
The objections stated in letter of 7 th June 1852 from this office have not been removed. The facts of the marriage of Edward and Feely; and of Edward's identity with the soldier mentioned in the Certificate of the Secretary of State, must be clearly shown, and the witnesses must state the reasons leading them to the conclusion arrived at.
Hon. Addison White. Richmond. Kentucky.

Ho Reps July 15 th 1853
Dr Sir
Enclosed please find additional evidence in the case of Emily King. The papers in this case were filed sometime ago
Respectfully
Addison White

washington Feby 9 th 1855
Dr Sir
Enclosed I send you some papers in the case of Truly King sent me by Mr List of Wt Vernon Ky. Be kind enough to acknowledge their receipt at your earliest convenience.
Respectfully
Adams White
Ky

Col Vernon Ky
7 th June 1853
Sir
In the application of the heirs of Hugh & Edward King deceased under act of 1836, & 1839, additional proof has been filed long enough to have had a decision. if you take up cases in regular order you certainly have overlooked that case.
Please look into the papers, and give me a decision soon.
The proof in this case is now undoubtedly complete I shall therefore expect a certificate unless you don't intend to allow any claim unless you have personal knowledge of the necessary facts.
De
Court of Pensions Washington City
Your Old Servant Jas S Fish

Sept. 29, 1853. A.D. 1853. co. m c case of Neely King, widow of Edward.
John Y. Fish Att. M c Kin, Sept. 23 Washington City
Elizabeth Denny June 11, 1854 Memorandum of affidavit
X

Sept. 29, 1853. Addl. co. in case of Neely King, widow of Edward.
Elijah Denny June 21, 1854 Memoranda of affidavits
X
John G. Frisk Mt. Vernon, Va. 23 Washington City D.C.

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
On this the 24 th day of June 1853.
Before me Alfred Mullins a justice of the peace within and for the County above named personally appeared Elijah Denny a revolutionary pensioner of said County who being first duly sworn doth on his oath make the following affidavit as an amendment to his affidavit filed in Feb y last in the application of the heirs of Feely King of Ky under act of July the 4 th 1836.
That what he stated in his affidavit filed in Feb y last as above named was from his own personal knowledge. That he lived in the same County with Edward & Feely King, and frequently saw them acting in the capacity stated in his said affidavit. That he knows of no other reasons to adduce to convince the Hon ble Com te that his conclusions are correctly founded. (as requested by him.)
Elijah Denny mark
Sworn to and subscribed by making his mark in my presence the day and date above written. I also certify that the said Elijah Denny is a revolutionary pensioner of said County and is a man of undoubted veracity. I also certify that I am not interested in the result of this case and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Given under my hand June the 24 th 1853.
Alfred Mullins
(J.P.)

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
I Milton Miller Clerk of the County Court above named do certify that Alford Mullens whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate was at the time of subscribing an acting justice of the peace within and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn according to law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Mt Vernon on this the 22 nd day of Sept. in the year 1853.
M c Miller Clerk

Mt Vernon Ky Sept the 27 th 1853.
H on Com te of Pensions, Washington City
Sir
You will please file the enclosed affidavit with the original papers, and report to me as soon as practicable if you require any thing more of David Benge let me know it soon. he lives a considerable distance off and I should have obtained his explanatory affidavit & sent with this. Though I am satisfied it would be altogether the same that Denny's story. if it was meant any further proof of either Denny's or Benge's veracity I can furnish you with any quantity.
It appears to me that you have required more proof in this case than any case of the kind that ever came within my knowledge. Though I will not complain for it is your duty to require all the proof that can possibly be obtained in all cases. But I do think you should not ask for proof that you know will be impossible to furnish.
In haste
Your most Obed Servt Jas. L. Fish

John V. Nash
Aug 23/53

Pension Office Aug 28 1883
Sir
No additional evidence has been filed by you, in the case of Freeby King widow of Edward of Ky - last July 4 1836 - since its condition was reported to you in Nov 1882,
Will Mr McMinns will file a Declaration setting forth his ser- vice he shall have the benefit of any evidence that may be found upon our Rolls,
Genl S. Fish Esq Mr Vernon Ky

1 1 Mt Vernon Rock Castle Co Ky 5 th Sept 1853.
Sir
Your favour of the 25 th of Aug last in regard to the claim of Fanny King widow of Edward of Ky, has been received in which you say no additional evidence has been received in that case since the report of its condition in Novem 1852. My dear friend you are mistaken. I have letters in my possession showing that additional evidence was received in Feb last & at other times. now my respectful old friend. I know you are very much thronged with business & do not wish to be bothered so much with one case, but as I am very certain this is a just claim & that sufficient evidence is now on file to prove that fact. I must humbly ask you to reexamine this claim & take more time than you did before & you will doubtless find evidence you have overlooked.
I have proved every thing that has been required by reputable witnesses & new objections have been urged from time to time & I have produced testimony to counteract each until I don't know what else to prove if you require any more pleas give me verbatim what it is & oblige
for Court of Pensions Washington City
Your most Oblt Servant Jas S. Fish

Jas. S. Fish
Oct 6/53

131 Pension Office Octo 6 1853
Sir
I have again re-examined the case of Freeby King widow of Edward of Ky - Act July 4 1836 - The claim is not made out. The service and  for the date time of the marriage must be proved, as indicated to you on the 7 June 1852,
Col. S. Fish Esq
M c Vernon Ky

Williams Hill Certificate for Land

State of North Carolina
Office of Secretary of State
I William Hill, Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify, that a Warrant N o 953 for 640 Acres of land was issued for the services of Edward King a private soldier in the Continental line of this State, in the Revolutionary war, drawn by Col o Lytle, on the 19 th day of May 1784, which warrant is assigned to Col o Stockly Dovelson, to whom a Grant was issued thereon N o 2724.
Given under my hand this 14 th day of November 1853
W. Hill Secretary of State
Archibald T. M c Tyner per Mr. Phillips

James S. Fish Esq.
Nov. 21/53

279
279
Service Office, March 21. 1853.
Sir I have filed the power of attorney authorizing you to prosecute the claim of Felix King and with the papers, and you are informed that in default, under our rules, I must give you a copy of the dictation referred to - but will promptly consider any additional testimony which may be filed to meet the objections to the admission of the claim, dated to you and, etc. I am, Sir, Yours.
James S. Fish, Esq. Mount Vernon, Rock Castle, Co. Rock Castle Kentucky

L. D. June
Dec 28/13

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Pension Office.
28 th Dec r 1853.
Sir,
When you file a Power of Attorney authorizing your agency the claim of Fanny King widow of Edward of Kentucky, will be examined and reported to you.
L. B. True Esq. Washington. D. C.

Washington D.C. Dec 22/53
Judge Waldo Comm Pensions Present
Sir
In the case of Fanny King Wid of Edward King late of Kentucky applicant for a Rev. Pension under Act of 1836 will you have the goodness to call up the papers in the case with reference to allowing the claim
I am respectfully Yours D o
L. B. True Agent in this case

Washington D. C. Jan y 13/54
Judge Waldo Leon Pensions Sir
I herewith, Enclose you the Deposition of David Benge a Rev Pensioner, identifying Edward King fully as the man by his name who served in the N. C. a and received pay for his Rev. Services and is clear as to the Circumstances of Marriage that it was the custom to marry without license and I have written to the Clerk of Court of Wilkes Co. N. C. a full ten times enclosing him many times the fee that could be reasonably expected for his certificate and have never yet had a line from him or anything in the case

His testimony, if it proves any thing or would of course it goes as far to prove the date of Marria- ge in the case — which with the other Circumstantial Evidence will be doubtless satisfactory in the case on that point
The Office from previous Reports are satisfied in all others As to Edward Denny and John Tyler who as Witnesses are borne out by the statement of the acting Justice as of good character — briefly corroborate the same — and state all that could be stated in the most favorable case
I am respectfully
Yours &c
L. B. True Agent in the case

Charles Gilly Isaac Lewis Mahala Garet Mahala
To account of
Edward King in 1800
Healy King Nov. 20, 1849

State of North Carolina
Ash County } ss
I David Worth a Justice of the peace for the county and State above named do certify that Charles Gilly Garrett Mahala & Isaac Lewis resident citizens of this County this day personally appeared before me and made oath to their foregoing statements understanding they being first read to them by me and subscribed their names to the same in my presence I further certify they are persons of high respectability and that I am in no wise interested nor agent in said pension claims
January 31. 1852
David Worth J.P.
Ash County State of North Carolina } ss
I George Bowers Judge of the county Court of the county and State above named do certify that satisfactory evidence has this day been exhibited to said court by the foregoing depositions of Charles Gilly Garrett Mahala & Isaac Lewis that Feely King widow of Edward King died in said county on the 20 of Nov. 1849 that her husband Edward King who was reputed to of been a revolutionary soldier died in said county about the year 1800 that said Feely King never again married but remained his widow till her death that she left only two surviving children John King and Mary Mullins that he is in no wise interested in said pension nor agent for same
State of North Carolina January 31. 1852
Geo Bowers Judge
Ash County } ss
I Robt Gambill Clerk of the county Court of the county and State above named do certify that David Worth Esqr whose name appears to the above certificate is and was at the time of so signing his name an acting Justice of the peace for this county duly commissioned and sworn as the law directs and the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that George Bowers whose name appears to the above certificate is and was at the time of so signing his name Judge of the County Court above named duly commissioned and sworn as the law directs and the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that I am in no wise interested nor acting as agent in said pension in testimony whereof I hereunto set my name as Clerk of said county Court and affix the Seal of the office of said county Court
January 31. 1852
Robt Gambill Clerk

State of North Carolina Ash County } ss.
On this the 31 day of January 1854 personally appeared before me David Worth — a Justice of the peace for this County Isaac Lewis — who is a resident of this County aged 88 years who being first duly sworn as the law directs upon his oath makes the following Statements that he was personally acquainted with with Feely King late of this County who was the widow of Edward King deceased who died in said County many years since (about the year 1800) and that he was reputed to of been a Revolutionary Soldier that said Feely King died in said County the 20 th of November 1849 that he was present and saw her buried that he has this day examined the date of her death which is inscribed on her head stone and bears date the 20 th Nov 1849 that he is not interested in said pension nor agent for same that the only surviving children of the said Feely King and Edward King deceased are John King and Mary Mullins that King resides in Tennessee and Mary Mullins in Rockcastle County Kentucky as he has been informed that she remained the widow of Edward King above named till her death never again marrying that she died at a very advanced age I should think near 100 years old
January 31 1854
Isaac Lewis
State of North Carolina Ash County } ss
On this the 31 day of January 1854 personally appeared before me David Worth — a Justice of the peace for this County G. Mahala — a Citizen of this County aged        years who being first duly sworn as the law directs upon his oath makes the following Statements that he was well acquainted with Feely King deceased of this County who was the widow of Edward King of this County who died many years since in this County and was reputed as being a Revolutionary Soldier that said Feely King died in this County the 20 of Nov 1849 that he was present and help bury her and help letter her head stone which he has this day examined and bears date 20 th Nov 1849 Eighteen hundred and forty nine that he is in no wise interested in said pension nor agent for same
G. Mahala

State of North Carolina Ash County } ss
On this the 31 day of January 1854 personally appeared before Charles Gilly anda  Worth a Justice of the peace for this County Charles Gilly — a resident of this county who being first duly sworn as the law directs upon his oath makes the following Statements that he was well acquainted with Fanny King late of this county who was the widow of Edward King deceased who died in said County many years since about the year 1800 and that he was reputed to of been a Revolutionary Soldier that said Fanny King died in said County the 20 of November 1849 at an advanced age he should suppose near 100 years old that she never married again after the death of King but remained his widow till her death that she left one or two surviving children namely John King and Mary Mullins John King and Mary Mullins residences are Kings in East Tennessee and Mary Mullins in Rockcastle County Kentucky that he knows the date of Fanny Kings death above named by the inscription on her head Stone that he was present and saw her buried and the date of her death cut on her head stone which he examined this day and bore date November the twelveth eighteen hundred and forty nine that he is in no wise interested in said pension nor acting as agent for same.
January 31. 1854
Charles Gilly

of Nelly King died wid of Edward Dec. 22 nd 1853 with Aug. 6 th 1836 - Dies. power of atty to J. L. Coombs
Power of Atty & addl Evidence
J. L. Coombs

State of Kentucky County of Rockcastle } ss
I, Milton J Miller clerk of the county Court of the county and State above named do certify that William McCloud Esq whose signed the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of so signing his name an acting Justice of the peace for the county and State above named duly commissioned and sworn as the law directs and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that I am in no wise interested in said pension claim nor acting as agent for same in testimony whereof I herewith set my name as clerk of said county court and affix the seal of said county court done at Mt Vernon Kentucky March 18 th 1854
In testimony whereof I have hereto affixed the seal of said court and subscribed my name clerk of said court on the date aforesaid
M c Miller Clerk
By J Smith DC
Will receive the amount By

State of Kentucky } Rockcastle County } ss
On this the 22 of December 1853 before me Wm McClure Esq personally appeared Mary Mullin a resident of this County and the Daughter of Edward and Fanny King late of York County North Carolina both now deceased who being first duly sworn as the law directs on her oath makes the following statements that her Father Edward King deceased served in the Revolution was in the State of North Carolina for which the he received a land warrant for 640 acres which he sold as she has been informed by her said Father and Mother Fanny and Edward King deceased that the warrant was laid in Tennessee on Cumberland River that she has often heard her said Mother speak of the above land as being paid off that she thinks the land lies on Parsons Creek but won't be certain from what she knows
State of Kentucky } County of Rockcastle } ss
Mary Mullin Mark
I Wm McClure a Justice of the peace for this County do hereby certify that Mary Mullin personally appeared before me and swore to the above statements understandingly and made her mark in my presence to the same and that she is a lady of high respectability and that I am in no wise interested in the above pension nor agent for same December 22. 1853
Wm McClure J.P.

State of Kentucky } County of Rockcastle } ss
Be it known that I Mary Mullins of this county do constitute and appoint J. J. Coombs of Washington City my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to look in to and prosecute to Judgment my claim for a pension due my deceased Mother Fanny King late of Ash County North Ca- rolina on account of the Revolutionary services of my deceased Father Edward King and to receive any arrears of pension that may be granted me and my Brother John King and I further revoke all powers of attorney given to any other person I am informed James J. Fish suit a power of attorney to Washington City after March since purporting to have been given by me which is a fraud as far as it be true witness my hand and seal this 18 th day of March 1854
Test James M. Smith
Mary Mullins Mark
State of Kentucky } County of Rockcastle } ss
I William McBleer a Justice of the peace for this county do hereby Mary Mullins personally appeared before me and acknowledged the above power of attorney and made her mark in my presence to the same understandingly
W. McBleer
W. McBleer J. P.
March 18 th 1854

Pension Office
February 18. 1859.
Sir,
I have received the additional testimony transmitted by you in the case of Feeley King, widow of Edward, and placed them with the other papers. —
You were informed by letter dated 28 th December that the condition of this claim would be reported to you as soon as you had filed a power of attorney. We have not yet received it.
Very respectfully, etc
L. B. True Esq. Present

(W), Vernon Rockcastle County Ky
24 th Feb 1854.
Sir
I herewith enclose you power of attorney & additional evidence which you will please file in the application of Mrs Heely King of Ky under act of July the 4 th 1836. I have been waiting to get a certificate from the clerk of Wilkes County Ky to show that no licenses are preserved in his office of those marriages which took place during or previous to the revolution (which I have learned is true) but although I have now wrote near 20 letters & sent his fee I have not been able to get any reply from him whatever. I have consulted with the party interested & am directed to ask you to grant her claim under act of July 1838. Inasmuch as the evidence is not sufficient to authorize an allowance under the first named act. your requirements I think now are fully complied with.
Please send me the certificate soon Com n of Pensions } In haste. Respectfully Yours Washington City } James S. Fish D.C. }