Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 9531, for Henry Marsh, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
H. 6 Va
Marsh, Henry Pherby
W 9531 B.L.Wt. 26161-160-55
CONTENTS
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13822 West Tennessee
Henry Marsh of White's in the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Crump of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Shelby in the Virginia line for 1 year and 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 66 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of June 1833 and David Nelson and Anderson
Arrears to the 4th of March 133 32 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 133 33 $1 66 65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by David Brugh Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 7 Page 88

Increase 6.875 of Penmanship
Sherby Marsh widow of Va Henry Marsh who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private Nashville
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. Did paym ts 27 th July 1868 made since
Certificate of Pension issued 7 th day of Jan'y 1869 and sent to G. G. Debrill Sparta White Co Tenn
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 258 Vol. 16, 7 July 27 1868
M. Smith Seal

Chas. H. McCutchen. Oct. 8 th 1885
Vol M. L. page 17.
63137 Act Mar 3 /55
Apr 12 /55
Henry Marsh
Priv.
Capt. J. Camplin
Col. J. C. Dowell
Out. Mar 1777 { N.E. Dis. " 1778 { Miss
Rev d was
Rev d pensions
June 22 13822
Bryanton
W: 160 Acq Mar 1786
[Large signature: J. C. Dowell]
Gno. H. McCutchen
Present

State of Tennessee } White County } ss.
On this 9 th day of October A. D. 1832 personally appeared before the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County and State now sitting Henry Marsh, a resident of White County Tennessee aged about seventy one years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. — That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein after stated. — He volunteered in the Militia Service for eighteen months, in the County of Surry in the State of North Carolina, at a town then called Richmond about one mile from the Shallow Ford on the Gadkin River ; Under Captain Jacob Gamplin — John Cook was his Lieutenant and Edward Lovin his Ensign each of whom were as this declarant believes Citizens of the County of Surry — He states that he belonged to the Regiment commanded by Col. McDowel . — The Surgeons belonging to said Regiment were David Graver and Matthew Peggs — General Lincoln was head Commander. He states that he was acquainted with General Buller and that he saw him frequently during this term of service. They marched to the Savannah River and crossed the same at Augusta . They then continuing their March went down the Savannah River towards a town in the State of Georgia called Savannah and crossed the River again at a place known by the name of the Brier Swamp . This declarant together with the balance of the troops then marched to Stono Swamp where they stormed the British Fort, and drove them back a short distance, when a reinforcement of the British arrived from St. John's Island . The force of the British being thus increased we were compelled to retreat and returned to our Camps, where we remained all night. The next day they marched down again to the Breast-works . The British troops had evacuated the Fort, gone aboard of their boats and returned to St. John's Island . In this engagement Major Lowrey was severely wounded.

he having been shot through his thigh - Major Lowrey also during the same engagement had his horse shot dead from under him - His Captain Jacob Camplin was also wounded in his knee at the same time - This declarant served out this tour of service, when he received a written discharge from his Captain - He then returned to his Uncle's in Surry County - From thence he went to Henry County Virginia where his mother then resided. - After remaining with his mother a short time he again volunteered his services for three months under Captain Cunnigam - his lieutenant's name was David Haley - John Young his Ensign. Capt. Cunnigam marched his company to Hillsborough where he joined head quarters - Shortly after, General Gates issued orders for a reinforcement from Hillsborough, when this declarant and the company to which he belonged were marched to a point within a few days travel of Ramsour's Mill where they joined Genl. Gates - They then marched to where the Battle was fought between the American troops under the command of Genl. Gates and the British within four miles of Camden. This declarant was in said Battle. The American troops were defeated - He recollects well that General Gates, killed three horses in traveling back to Hillsborough, he Gates having left the troops shortly after the commencement of the engagement - All of the troops or at least most of those who escaped death during the Battle were marched back to Hillsborough. A short time after their arrival at Genl. Butler with a detachment of men, among whom this declarant was one, went down to Crops Creek for the purpose of taking a British Hospital and guard, composed of Scotch Lories - Genl. Butler when we reached the Hospital, sent in a flag and they surrendered. They were all taken prisoners and carried to Hillsborough, where this declarant having served out his term of three months received a written discharge from Captain Cunnigam and returned to his mother's in Henry County Virginia. - A short time thereafter Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Little York - Thus terminated his services to his country - This declarant has no documentary evidence in his possession by which the foregoing facts can be established - Nor does he know of any person whose testimony

he can procure, who can testify to his service -
Question 1 st . Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. I was born in Amelia County Virginia, in the year 1761 as well as I can recollect. -
Question 2 d . Have you any Record of your age, if so where is it?
Answer. I once had a record of my age, but that Record is now in the possession of a relation of mine who resides in the State of Misorie -
Question 3 d . Where were you living when called into service; Where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
Answer. My places of residence when called into service have been stated - Since the Revolutionary War I have lived in Washington, now Russell County Virginia - Wayne County Kentucky - Misorie Territory now Misorie State near St. Lewis - McMinn County Tennessee - Blount County Tennessee - I now live in White County Tennessee -
Question 4 th . How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute? And if a substitute for whom?
Answer. I volunteered as before stated. -
Question 5 th . State the names of some of the Regular officers with the troops where you served; such Continental Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. -
Answer. I have stated the names of the officers with the troops where I served as well as I can now recollect together with the most remarkable circumstances of my service -
Question 6 th . Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Answer. I received written discharges from my captains at the expiration of each term of service as before stated - Those discharges, together with the record of my age were left with a relation of mine, in the now State of Misorie, on my removal from thence. -
7 th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify

as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution — Answer. David Snodgrass Esq r , William McKinney, James Snodgrass — Thomas Cooper Esq r — John Potts, James Scott — There is no minister of the Gospel in his neighborhood, who he can procure — He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or Annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State —
Sworn to and Subscribed } the day & year aforesaid }
Henry his Marsh mark
Jacob H. and Clerk
State of Tennessee } White County } W. Thomas Cooper & Samuel Mearns both residing in said County hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Henry Marsh, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be twenty one years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. —
Sworn to & Subscribed } the day and year aforesaid }
Thomas Cooper
Jacob H. and Clerk
Samuel his Mearns mark
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogato- ries prescribed by the war Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states — And the Court further certify, that it appears to that them Thomas Cooper & Samuel Mearns who have signed the preceding certificate are resident in the County of White, and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit. —
John Pitt Elizah Groot Henry Denton

I Jacob A. Lane clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for White County, Tennessee. Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the application of Henry Marsh for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this day of October A D 1832. —
Henry Marsh

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Henry Marsh 18801
State of Tennessee
White County
I Jacob S. Lane clerk of the Court of pleas and Quarter sessions in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Henry Marsh for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court at office the 27 th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, and Independence of the united states the fifty seventh
Just N. Alcohun D.C. of Jacob S. Lane clerk White County Court

No. 6. rolls
1884
Henry Marsh
4. 16.
P. 278
Ms. 1. 15.
West
How
St. Francis
H.R.

Henry Marsh  BRIEF in the case of  Henry Marsh  County of White  in the State of  Tennessee  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 71  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Volunteer   In 17 1 6 Private Gen. McDowell  Gen.   ditto 3 " Capt Robert Campbell  Quartermaster   Capt Cunningham  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Stono Swamp, Camden  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Richmonds, S.C. Co. N. Carolina, Henry Co. Virginia  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Not properly attached 
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. F. Wilson Examining Clerk.  22 nd Aug 1833

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
STATE OF Tennessee COUNTY OF White } 88:
On this 26 day of March , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, Richard Simpson a justice of the peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, Henry Marsh  Name of claimant. , aged about 100 years, a resident of the county of White in the State of Tennessee , who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the (1) identical
Henry Marsh  What rank. who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Jacob Campklin in the 13 -regiment of Volunteers commanded by Col. McDowell in the war with Great Britain or
State whether he enlisted, volunteered, or was drafted.  the Revolutionary war ; that he Volunteered at What place and State.  Sevier County North Carolina on or about the first of
day of March A. D. 1877 , for the term of one year  How long. and continued in actual service in said war, for the term of one year and was honorably
discharged at What place and in what State.  near Savannah River North Carolina on or about the last day of March A. D. 1878 , as will appear by the muster-rolls of said company. (2.)
State here what has become of his discharge certificate. If he did not receive one, or has lost it, state the fact here. If he has it, he must send it.
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land, granted by the act passed March 3d, 1855, and he hereby declares that he has not applied for, or received, and he believes he is not entitled to, Bounty Land except as above stated, and he hereby appoints JOHN H. McCUTCHEN, Attorney at Law, of Washington City, D. C., to prosecute his claim, and receive his warrant when issued. (3.)
he says his discharge is lost but he has after his original certificate are which he draws his pension Signature of claimant  Henry + Marsh mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written, and I certify that I have no interest in the above claim, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Richard Simpson  (Seal) Justice of the peace  J. P.
(1.) If a widow applies, insert "widow of the" (2.) If a widow applies, add "that she is now the widow of and has never married since his death." 3. The above form may be used when the claimant has received 40 or 80 acres, by adding, "He has received a warrant for acres, No. which is sold, located, or herewith surrendered, as the fact may be.

STATE OF Tennessee COUNTY OF White }
Personally came Charles R Gamble and Alexander C Robinson residents of _____ persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, say, that they were present and saw Henry Marsh sign his name to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; * and they, deponents, do reside in the county of White State of Tennessee . They also swear that they are disinterested witnesses. †
Signature of Witnesses. { Charles R. Gamble Alex Robinson
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26 day of March , 185 5 . Richard Simpson J. P.
(After the Justice of the Peace has signed the above, it must be sent to the County Court, or any other Court of Record having a seal, the Clerk of which will fill up and sign the following under seal of the Court. Then return the paper to me.)
STATE OF Tennessee COUNTY OF White } ss.
I George A Dirdal Clerk Clerk of the County Court, in and for the county and State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that Richard Simpson whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction. I also certify that I have no interest in the result of the case, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
GIVEN under my hand and Seal of Office, at Sparta this second day of April A. D. 185 5
G. A. Dirdal Clerk of White County Court
* If 40 or 80 acres have been received, insert "and who has received _____ acres of land for his services in the war of," &c.
† If a widow applies, the witnesses will add, "that she has never married since the death of the said _____ but is now his widow."

State of Tennessee White County
Be it remembered that on this the Thirteenth day of January Eighteen hundred and Sixty Phoebe Marsh Aged Sixty Six Years a resident of White County Tennessee personally appeared in the Circuit Court of White County now sitting and made oath in due form of Law that she is the Widow of Hovey Marsh Deceased late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, Under the act of Seventh of June Eighteen hundred and thirty Two at the rate of Sixty Six dollars and Sixty six Cents per Annum, His Pension Certificate bearing date the Twenty Second day of June Eighteen hundred and thirty three, and Numbered (18.822) Thirteen thousand eight hundred and thirty two, that her said Husband died in White County Tennessee on the Twenty fifth (25 th ) day of September Eighteen hundred and fifty seven, That she was married to the said Hovey Marsh Deceased about the Twenty Sixth day of September Eighteen hundred and fifty Sixteen in Davidson County Tennessee by one William Evans a Justice of the Peace, that her name before said marriage was Phoebe Marvin That she has not married since the death of her said husband, but is now a Widow, She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Pension to which she is entitled under the Second Section of the act of February Third Eighteen hundred and fifty three and requests that her Pension be made payable

at the Northville Domestic Agency. and appointed George B. Dibble attorney in this case He Sworn to & thereby her Marsh Subscribed in Open court Mark George B. Dibble He & Lemmie etc.
State of Tennessee } On the 26 day March White County } A.D. 1860 personally came before the undersigned an acting justice of The peace authorized to administer oaths &c Elisha Cameron aged Fifty Five years & William J. Scott aged 22 years residents of White County were known to me to be reliable witnesses and made oath that Henry Marsh mentioned in the foregoing declaration is dead that he died in the County and state aforesaid on or about the 25 of September 1859 and that they have no interest in this Claim.
Elisha Cameron William J. Scott
The foregoing affidavits sworn to and subscribed before me this 19 day of March 1860 and I certify that I have no interest in this Claim.
Stacy Kenned J. P.
State of Tennessee } On this 7 day of May White County } A.D. 1860. personally came before the undersigned an acting justice of the peace, authorized to administer oaths John P. Brady aged Thirty one years

Augustus V. Bradley aged twenty seven years
Residents of White County well known to me to be reliable witnesses and made oaths that Henry Marsh and Phoebe Marsh lived and cohabited together as husband and wife in good repute as was recognized as husband and wife by all their neighbors for more than twenty years and further more that we have no interest in this pension claim.
John T. Bradley Seal Augustus V. Bradley Seal
Sworn to and subscribed in my presence this date above written and I hereby certify that I have no interest in this pension claim.
Haynes Arnold Seal J.P.
For White County I hereby certify that Augustus Arnold Esq. before the foregoing declaration and affidavits were made by and read  to  him said Augustus who has thereto subscribed his name is and was at the time of so doing a justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the County Court for said County this 7 day of May A.D. 1860
John T. Vap Glenton of White County Court

Very WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9531
Therely Mearsh
Wid
Henry Mearsh
First Rev. War
Act: July 30/53 June 27/4
Index: —Vol. Ms , Page 1868
[Arrangement of 1870.]

63137
Henry Marsh - Lenn AD June 32 - 13822
Jno R. M c Cutchen
Mr M c Rea
July 29/56

Henry Mark
33 33
Payments to be made
at Knoxville
by The First Natl Bank
Agent for paying Pension
in the Agency of West
Tennessee
5 E.H.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E H 1
Page 88 by Saml Boyd Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Henry Marsh of the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Sixty-Six dollars and Twenty-Six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Twentysecond day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three
John D. D. [Signature] Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards [Signature]
Commissioner of Pensions.

63137 Henry Marsh of Capt Jacob Campkin St. Croix Mar 9 1877 Original base Act of 3 Mar 1855-
John H. McIntire resident

Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 14th inst. and in reply to inform you that

ANDREW J. FLETCHER, Secretary of State for the State of Tennessee, do hereby certify that Waman M. Russell , whose official signature is subscribed to the above depositions , and whose seal of office as Circuit Clerk is affixed thereto , was at the time the same were so subscribed and affixed, a legally elected, qualified, and com- missioned Circuit Clerk for the County of White in said State of Tennessee.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my official signature, and, by order of His Excellency the Governor, affixed the Great Seal of the State of Tennessee, at the Executive Department, in Nashville, on the 24 th day of June , 186 6 .
A. J. Fletcher SECRETARY OF STATE.

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Rev Aug

no 7509
Phoebe Marsh, widow of Henry Marsh, White County - Tennessee.
// Admitted Ad. February 3. 1853 (Second section) at rate of $66.66 2/3 per Annum, commencing from September 25, 1859, when husband died.
Cited to J. P. Roscoe Esq. Sparta, Tennessee

1867 Feb. 20 3 d Auditor
Restoration 6875
Tennessee Nashville
Phoebe Marsh
widow of
Henry
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Sawate
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 66 dollars 66 cents per annum, to commence on the 31 February 1853.
4 th March 1861
Certificate of Pension issued
1 st day of August 1866
and sent to
G. G. Bibb Sparta Tenn
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 255 Vol. NC
Levi

6875 Tennessee Nashville Pheriby Marsh widow of Henry.
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 66 dollars 66. cents per annum, to commence on the 31 February, 1853. 25 th September 1859.
Certificate of Pension issued 16 th day of June 1860 and sent to
J. P. Roscoe. Sparta Tenn
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 255. Vol. H
4.4. Dibrell, June 9 th 66. 3. Audt, July 23 rd 66.

6875 Tennessee Nashville Pherby Marsh widow of Henry.
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 66 dollars 66. cents per annum, to commence on the 31 February, 1853. 25 th September 1859.
Certificate of Pension issued 16 th day of June 1860 and sent to
J. P. Roscoe. Sparta Tenn.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 255. Vol. H
4.4. Dibrell, since 9 th 66. 5 th and 7 th July 23:66.

Ex. o Henry Marsh
for 1777 pirate 20 months, $66. 66 / 100
Ex. o by B. C. Cook I returned for amendment, requisitions complied with,
Nelson Anderson
Ex. B. Land Ex.
Sparta Tenn

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Henry Munk which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? Yes XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? Yes XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

State of Tennessee, White County. Circuit Court for said County January Term, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and sixty, The Honorable Erasmus S. Gardner Judge presiding were the following proceedings - to wit:
Henry Marsh: Application for a Pension. It is hereby Certified that satisfactory proof was this day made in Open Court, by the oaths of Richard Bradley and John Allread, two Creditable Witnesses, to the Court personally known, that Henry Marsh a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Sixty Six dollars and sixty six Cents per annum, died in the County of White and State of Tennessee, on or about the twenty fifth day of September, eighteen hundred and fifty nine, leaving a Widow whose name is Mary Marsh. That the said Mary Marsh is the same who this day signed and was sworn to a declaration in Open Court, for a pension under the 3 d Section of the act of Congress, passed the 3 d February 1853, that she is still a Widow, and that they have no interest in said claim; all of which is ordered to be entered of record and Certified under the seal of this Court.

State of Tennessee, White County.
I Hugh S. Carrick Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County Certify that the foregoing is a true and perfect transcript from the records of my Office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand And affixed the seal of said Court at office, the 8th day of May 1860
Hugh S. Carrick clerk

Increase 6875  Nashville Brief in the Case of Phoebe Marsh, Widow of Henry Private D. Rev War. Sparta White County and State of Tennessee Act 2 d Sec Feb. 3. 1853.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
Due Act July 27. 1868.
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pension roll of Tenn. at $66.66 pr. annum. Certificate returned.
Claim increased - act of July 27. 1868.
Personal identity & Widowhood shown
Admitted Jan'y 4 1869 to a pension at $96. pr annum to commence July 27. 1868.
Name and residence of Agent.
G. G. Debell Sparta White co Tenn.
W. E. Trask Examining Clerk.

Brief in the Case of Phereby Marsh, wid. of Henry  Markville For Restoration.
White County and State of Tennessee.
Act 3 d Feb: 1853. the 2 d Section.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Claimant was, pensioner on the Tennessee roll, under the 2 d Section of the Act of Feb: 3 d 1853, at the rate of $116. 66 / 100 per An: Widowhood, identity and loyalty, is shown by two credible Affiants. Original Cert: of Pension has been surrendered. The State Auditor reports that the Pension was paid to the 4 th of March 1861.
Claim allowed at the rate of $66. 66 / 100 per An: to Commence March 4 th 1861 & to Continue during Widowhood.
July 30 th 1861,
Name and residence of Agent.
G. G. D. Bell Esq: Sparta, Tenn:
R. H. D. Orr, Examining Clerk.

Boyerston

Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
July 25 1866.
Sir:-
In reply to your inquiry of the 23 rd inst I have to inform you, that the pension of Mrs Pheriby Marsh, (on the Nashville Tenn. roll, under 2 nd sec. of act 3 rd Feb y 1853), appears by the books of this Office to have been last paid to 4 March 1861,
Very Respectfully John Wilson Auditor
How Jas. H. Barrett Comr of Pensions
J.H.B.
J.H.B.

Phyllis Marsh,

Department of the Interior, Pension Office, June 9 th 1866.
Sir,
The Official Character of Wm. M. Russell, as Clerk of the Circuit Court, for White Co., Tennessee, should be duly authenticated.
He certifies to the Official Character of W. W. Goodpasture, in the case of Mrs. Mary Murch.
I am, Sir, Respectfully,
Josh. H. Barnett. Commissioner,
A. G. Libell, Esq. Sparta, Tennessee.

Sparta Tennessee
28 June 1866
Dear J. P. Barrett
Comt
I had to send to Nashville 100 miles to get certificate of Mr. McRae's official character which is herewith enclosed,
Very Respectfully
G. G. D'Arnell

Brief in the case of Phoebe Marsh, widow of Henry Marsh White — County and State of Tennessee . act February 3. 1868.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband of claimant was a pensioner of the United States under act of June 7. 1832 at rate of $66.66 2/3 per annum, and died September 25. 1859, as proved by certificate of Court Marriage, in 1816, death, and present widowhood of claimant proved by proof.
(If for increase.) Allowance accordingly.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
J. P. Roscoe Esq.
Name and residence of Agent
Sparta, Tennessee
Phoebe Examining Clerk.

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State of Tennessee § 55 Overton County § I William M Pickett Clerk of the County Court for said County do hereby Certify that I have Examined in my office for the Marriage Licenses of Henry Marsh to Phoebe Harvey and cannot find them I for also certify that there was no Record kept of the Marriage Licenses until a bout 1838 in this County
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this to done at Office in Livingston the 13 th March AD 1860 W m M. Pickett CLK

Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
January 5 th , 1867.
Sir:
There is no evidence, (other than Copy of Pension Certificate) that the pension of Phoebe Marsh, (Widow of Henry Marsh,) has been restored. If it has, you will please furnish this Office with the requisite evidence of the fact. Nashville Agency. Very Respectfully, John Wilson Auditor.
Hon. Joseph H. Barrett Commissioner of Pensions.
H.R.R.

2 Pnt Feb. 3/53.
Phoeby Marsh widow Henry FA  Fr.

Philo Marsh
Payment to be made at Nashville
by Joel M. Smith
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Tennessee
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 255. Vol. H
G. R. Getty Clerk.

Ex. G.H.R. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853, Thereby Marsh ,
widow of Henry Marsh who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Sixty-Six dollars and Sixty six cents per annum, commencing on the 25 th September 1859 2 d of February, 1853 , 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 Department of the Interior, this Sixteenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and Sixty-
J. Moufere
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
W. C. Whitney Commissioner of Pensions.

Payment to be made at Nashville by P. W. Mayey
Agent for"> Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Nashville D. M. M.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 250 Vol. 36
J. R. Collier Clerk. J. R. Collier

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
1875
Restoration
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
_____ Therby Marsh _____ widow of _____ Henry Marsh _____ who was a _____ Private _____ in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Sixty Six — dollars and Sixty Six — cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th of March 1868 2d of February 1853 , 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 Department of the Interior, this First day of August — one thousand eight hundred and Sixty
Six . H. T. Otto Acting Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
Joseph A. Barnett
Commissioner of Pensions.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEC 21 1968 PENSION OFFICE

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.
This oath is required from pensioners once, (on the first payment to new ones,) who are native-born, or have been naturalized. If a ward, from the guardian, and whenever there is a change of guardian; if dead, from the person or persons executing the vouchers. When those of foreign birth have not resided in the United States, the magistrate may certify to the same; but if they have, and do not owe allegiance, it should be properly explained. When a pension has been increased, and the oath has been previously furnished, it will not be required again of the pensioner.
State of Pennsylvania
I, Henry Marsh a pensioner of the United States, do solemnly swear that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States against all enemies, whether domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, allegiance, and loyalty to the same, any ordinance, resolution, or law of any State Convention or Legislature to the contrary notwithstanding; and, further, that I do this with a full determination, pledge, and purpose, without any mental reservation or evasion whatsoever; and, further, that I will well and faithfully perform all the duties which may be required of me by law: So help me God.
[Two witnesses when mark is made.]
L. Preston Martin
George R. Boeger
State of Penns } ss. County of Orleans }
Henry Marsh mark
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
18 th day of December , 18 68 .
L. P. Martin, S. P.

Sparta, Tenn. May 8, 1860
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting } Washington D.C. }
Sir:-
In closed you will find the Claim of Thersy Marsh for Pension. If there is any error or defect in the proof or anything further to be done on my part, in the premises. You will please inform me at Sparta Tenn. Yours &c
J.P. Roscoe

State of Tennessee White County
March 27, 1833.
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the peace for said County, Henry Marsh , who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively to the precise "period, or periods" of the war when he served, but according to the best of his recollection, he will endeavor to explain that point. He states that his first campaign mentioned in his declaration, being the eighteen months tour , must have commenced early in the year 1777: he now thinks, either in the month of February or March of that year: but of this he cannot be certain. He thinks that his second campaign must have commenced in June 1780 - he alluded to his tour of three months - He has a distinct recollection of being in "Gates' defeat" - his present recollection is, that it was not more than six weeks after Gates was defeated near Camden in South Carolina, when he received his discharge - He has given all the information he can - he was a private soldier the whole time he was in the service -
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Test John Fite Justice of the Peace White County
his Henry + Marsh Mark

State of Tennessee White County I Jacob Hano clerk of the court of pleas and Quarters Sessions in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John Gite whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit of Henry Marshall as Justice of the peace was then and is now an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County legally commissioned and qualif- ied and his signature is in his own proper hand and seal that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given his official acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court at office the 9th day of April A.D. 1833 and of the Independence of the united states the fifty seventh
Just Jacob Hano clerk of White County Court by N. Abraham D. Clerk

Phoebe Marsh application to be restored to Pension rolls
address H. H. Diblell Sparta Tennessee

State of Tennessee } May Term of the Circuit White County } Court for said County 1866
On this 21 st day of May A D One thousand eight hundred and sixty six personally appeared before me W. W. Goodpasture Judge of the 5 th Judicial Circuit of the State of Tennessee, and affirmed to hold the Circuit Court of White County Tennessee, the same being a Court of Record and now in Session Phoebe Marsh Aged Seventy Three Beats a Resident of White County, Tennessee who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the identical Phoebe Marsh who was a Pensioner on the roll of the Agency at Nashville Tennessee, and whose pension Certificate is herewith returned, That she has resided since the first day of January A D 1861 as follows, in the 11 th Civil district of White County Tennessee That during this period her means of subsistence have been by her own labor, by sewing and spinning and other work And that she has not borne arms against the Government of the United States or she has not in any manner encouraged the rebels or manifested any sympathy with their cause, And that she never sympathized with, or in any manner whatsoever encouraged the Rebellion or any Rebels And that she was last paid her Pension up to and including the 4 th day of September 1860
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her former name to the Pension Roll, and of obtaining a new Pension Certificate, such as she may be

be entitled to under existing Laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate her original claim, And that she is still a Widow, Phoebe her Marsh
And also personally appeared Polly Ann Bradley and Nancy Marsh
Residents of White County State of Tennessee persons whom I know to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn say that they were present and saw Phoebe Marsh sign her name, or make her mark to the foregoing declarative, And they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant, and their personal acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, And they further swear that they have no interest in this claim, or the prosecution of the same. And that said Phoebe Marsh is still a Widow
They further swear that they have known the said Phoebe Marsh before and during the late rebellion, And that she never sympathized with or encouraged the rebellion, but was always outspoken and boldy for the Union, And that her means of subsistence since the first day of January 1861 has been by her own labor by carding and spinning and other kind of work, That said Phoebe Marsh had no sons or children in the rebellion, Said Polly Ann Bradley's husband was honorably discharged from the United States Army, and said Nancy Marsh was a Union Widow
Polly A Bradley Nancy M. Marsh

I Phoebe Marsh do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God that I will henceforth faithfully support protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder. That I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slaves.
So help me God
Phoebe Marsh Marsh
I Certify that I have no interest in this claim. The foregoing declaration and affidavits were sworn to and subscribed in open Court and I Certify that the contents of said declaration was made known to said Phoebe Marsh before she signed them this 21 st May 1866.
W. W. Goodpasture Clerk June 5 th Judicial Circuit of Tennessee
State of Tennessee
White County I I Woman Mr. Russell Clerk of the Circuit Court in & for the County of State of Tennessee hereby Certify that the above W. W. Goodpasture whose genuine signature appears to the above Certificate is now & was at the time of signing the same Judge of said Court duly Commissioned and qualified. That the foregoing Declaration & affidavits were sworn to and subscribed in open Court, and the contents thereof made known to the said Phoebe Marsh before she signed them. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private seal, there being no Seal of Office, (the same having been destroyed during the War) at Office in Sparta this 21 st day of May A.D. 1866.
Warren M. Russell (Seal) Clerk of Circuit Court

State of Tennessee County of Weak
Be it known that on this the Eighteenth day of December A.D. 1868 Phoebe Marsh aged 86 years, personally appeared before me J. P. Martin an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, And Made Oath in due form of law that she is the identical Phoebe Marsh mentioned in an original Pension Certificate in her possession which is herewith surrounded being a Restoration, No 6875 and dated First day of August Eighteen hundred and sixty six, signed W. T. Otto acting secretary of the Interior, That she is the Widow of Henry Marsh deceased a Private in the Army of the Revolution, that she is still a Widow, And for proof of her husband's service and of her marriage she refers to the proof filed with her original application for a Pension. She further makes Oath that she is almost entirely blind, very old, and almost helpless, And that she lives about Twelve miles from her Court House, And cannot go there without very great inconvenience, and bodily pain and would have to be hauled, She Makes this declaration for the purpose

of obtaining the increased pay allowed to Widows of Revolutionary Soldiers, passed about the 27 th July A D 1868 and heronites surrender her former certificate
Witness Richd Linslow George W. Beagles Phoebe her Marsh
giving declaration sworn to and subscribed on the date above, And I certify that I know Phoebe Marsh to be the identical person representing herself to be, that she is still a Widow unremarried since the death of her husband Henry And that she is almost entirely blind, and so much so, that she could not appear in court to make her declaration without great pain and inconvenience, I further certify I have no interest in her claim whatever My hand and seal this 18 day of Decr J P Martin (Seal)
Justice of the Peace

We Richard Simpson and G. W. Barger
of White County Tennessee do solemnly swear that we are personally acquainted with Phoebe Marsh the above applicant for an increased Pension, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, that she is still a Widow, never having married since the death of said Phoebe Marsh, that said Phoebe is dead, That she is blind and almost helpless and could not appear in Court to make her application without great inconvenience and pain to her, that she is very destitute and poor, They further make oath that they have never been arrested against the United States, or aided or abettal in the late rebellion, and that they have no interest whatever in the claim of the said Phoebe Marsh for an increase of pension. Rich Simpson George W. Barger
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18 day of December 1868, and I certify that said witnesses are credible persons, and their statements entitled to full faith credit.
J. P. Martin
J. P.

of Tennessee White County I H. A. Williams, clerk of White County Court hereby certify that John D Martin Esq whose genuine signatures appear to the within declarations and certificates is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly Commissioned and qualified, that all of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court at Office in Sparta this 19 th day of December AD 1868 H. A. Williams Clerk of White County Court
ad dups G. G. Gilbreth Sparta Tennessee
24 th July 1868