Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5034, for Alexander Johnson, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
AG
Johnson, Alexander Esther Easter or
N 5034
CONTENTS

12.422
North Carolina
Alexander Johnson of Cumberland in the State of Ma who was a Pr. in the - commanded by Captain of the Reyn commanded by Col. Caswell in the M c - time for 10 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 33 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Apr. 99 and Link Tho. L. Weybank. Fayetteville -
   Arrears to the 4th of March 1889  66.66    Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. —  16.66   
83.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathaniel Rice Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 6 Page 45 .

7384. N. Carolina.
Esther Johnson, widow of Alexander Johnson, who was a private, in the N. Carolina line.
66 to G. Luther Nov 20 '45. " to same Nov 29 1845.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 33 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Oct 45 and sent to Geo. Luther, Raleigh, N. C.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
17 June 44. Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 156.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of act of Congress of the 3 d March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pension under the act of July 7 th 1838
Also to obtain the Benefit of the act of Congress of the 17 th June 1844 State of North Carolina Cumberland County
On this the sixth day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty four personally appeared before the subscriber an acting Justice of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Cumberland Ester Johnson a resident of North Carolina in the County of Cumberland aged ninety years or upwards - who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration so - ever to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 3 d March 1843 Also the Benefit of the act of Congress of the 17 th June 1844 - That she is the widow of Alexander Johnson who was a private in army of the Revolution - for the proof of his services she refers to the proof filed in the War Department as he was a pensioner at the time of his death which well may fully appear by his pension certificate herunto annexed - and she further declares that she was married to the said Alexander Johnson on the Twelfth day of August
In the year seventeen hundred and eighty three and that her husband the aforesaid Alexander Johnson died on the twenty eighth day of March one thousand eight hundred and forty one - and that she has remained a widow since that period as well now fully appear by reference to the proof herunto annexed
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Easter her Johnson mark
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State of North Carolina } This day Ester Johnson personally appeared Cumberland County } before me an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid and made oath that she does understand Kist a family Record of the ages of their children that it was Kist in their family Bible and she thinks it is the hand writing of Matthew Morgan. She further states that the family Bible has remained in her possession since the death of her husband But that in consequence of her being Blind she can only say that from her knowledge she thinks it is the same sworn to and subscribed before me this her Easter J Johnson mark Test John Darroch J.P.
State of North Carolina } This day Duncan McLean Cumberland County } aged thirty six years old personally appeared before the subscriber an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County who first being known in an affirm of him upon his oath deposeth and saith that he has been personally acquainted with Betsy Johnson the present applicant for a pension for fifteen years or upwards that he married her Grand Daughter that he was also acquainted with her husband and that she is the John Cal person she represents herself to be in her Deed to him and he further saith that the family record herewith annexed is the family record that Alexander Johnson had in his family that he has often times seen it and has oft time read the same in and for them in the lifetime of Mr Johnson sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of August 1848 Duncan McLean Test John Darroch J.P.

State of North Carolina Cumberland County On this third day of March one thousand eight hundred and forty five Duncan McLean personally appeared before the Subscriber an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County (aged forty five years old) who being first sworn in due form of Law upon his oath deponeth and saith that he was well acquainted with Alexander and Estelle Johnson for many years before the death of Alexander Johnson That he married the Grand Daughter of Alexander and Estelle Johnson and that he very often visited their house and was very intimate there. And he further saith that Alexander Johnson kept a family record of the ages of his children that the record was kept in a Bible which the deponent often times saw in in the lifetime of the old man that the old man could not read himself and that the deponent was often times requested by the old man to read portions of Scripture out of that Bible for him and he further upon his oath saith that Estelle Johnson was living at his house at the time she made her Declaration for a pension and that it was at his house and in his presence that the Leaf containing the family record of Alexander Johnson was cut out for the purpose of being sent with Estelle Johnson's Declaration to the War Department as evidence in her case. And that he can positively say from his own knowledge that that was the family record left by Alexander Johnson at the time of his death. Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written
I certify that Duncan McLean is a Credible Witness Duncan McLean
Wm. Seaborn J

State of North Carolina Cumberland County 3 I John McLamin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of said County do hereby Certify that John Green and Wm Seaborn Esquires whose names in their proper hand writing appear to the foregoing depositions of Jacob Matthews and Duncan McLean were acting Justices of the Peace in in and for said County at the date of said depositions duly commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit are due to their official acts -
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at office this 5 th day of March 1845 J McLamin Clk

State of North Carolina } Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Cumberland County } September Term 1832
On this third day of September 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Court aforesaid now sitting Alexander Johnson a resident of said County aged about twenty two 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 Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 That he entered the service of the United States under the following manner & officers and served as herein stated: He first entered the service as a substitute for one William Avery in a company of militia commanded by Capt. Samuel Gilmore which was attached to Col. Caswells Regiment of North Carolina Militia. The Regt. undergirded at Crop Creek now Fayetteville Marched thence South crossing Drowning Creek at Coler Bridge thence to the Pee Dee River which they crossed at Halls Ferry took the road for Charleston when in about thirty miles of Charleston heard that that city had capitulated our troops then retreated back into North Carolina upon the expiration of his term of service he was discharged this term was for four months. After his discharge he was drafted into a company commanded by Capt. James Love which was attached to Col. Dicksons Regiment that he was marched from Crop Creek by Halls Ferry on the Pee Dee River to Camden South Carolina where he joined the Army commanded by Genl. Gates was in the Battle of Camden after the defeat of the American troops he retreated back in North Carolina where the troops assembled & he served out his service which was three months when he was discharged these two terms were performed about the year 1780. as he believes. He again entered the service & performed a term of three months service. for a Voluntary he entered this term into a company commanded by Capt. Hadley during this service he was transferred from Capt. Hadleys company to a company commanded by Capt. McKeithen in which company he performed the term of three months out this company

was attached to the troops commanded by Genl Bullen while in service this time he was never marched out of the state of North Carolina after the full term of his service he was discharged
I was born in the County of Johnston North Carolina in the month of June 1760
I have no record of my age
I lived in the County of Cumberland North Carolina when I entered the service then continued to reside there ever since, except for a few months still reside there
The first time I entered as a Subordinate - the second I was drafted and the last I was a Volunteer,
I do not recollect the names of any other officers than those named already I have also given an enumerated account in my memory service.
I received discharges from all my Captains except Capt Loon but have lost them.
I would refer to Messrs McLeod, & Richard Huckalee Esqrs who are present in Court I could also refer to others if necessary to prove my character.
He hereby relinquishes every claim to a Pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of any state.
Alexander his Johnson Mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
We Alexander McLeod & Richard Huckalee residents of the County of Cumberland hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Alexander Johnson who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration and that we believe him to be seventy two years

of age; that he is respected & believed in the neighborhood in which he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn to & subscribed this day & year aforesaid
A. M. Lead J. P. Pierce
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation & after putting the interrogatory prescribed by the War department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier & served as in States. And the Court further certify that Alexander McLeod & Richard Huckaber are residents of said County & are credible persons & that their statement is entitled to credit
William Markle J. P. Lead
Wm. B. Wm J. P. Lead
Jonathan Evans J. P. Lead
I Daniel M c Diarmid Clerk of the Court of said do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Alexander Johnson for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 3 rd day of September 1832
D. M c Diarmid

Johnson daughter of Alexander Johnson and Eather his wife was born -
Her mother Johnson was born the 26 th day of February the year 1789
Her father Johnson was born the 12 th day of March the year 1798
Her mother Johnson was born the 30 th day of April the year 1803
Her father Johnson was born the 22 nd day of September the year 1795

T H E N E W TESTAMENT
Of our LORD and SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST,
Newly translated out of the ORIGINAL GREEK;
AND WITH THE FORMER
TRANSLATIONS
DILIGENTLY COMPARED AND REVISED.
PHILADELPHIA:
PRINTED FOR MATHEW CAREY,
No. 118, HIGH-STREET.
ROBERT CARR, PRINTER 1802.

Shanda Johnson N. Carolina
Almiz as opuscula for 10 months - $33 33
1886.
Thos. L. Higbark Haydenville N.C.

60 BRIEF in the case of  Miranda Johnson  of Cumberland in the State of N.C.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 72  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.     In 1780 Institute 1 Private Capt. Gilson Col. Overton   " drafted 3 " Capt. Lane Col. Dixon   " volunteer 3 " Capt. Hardy Col. Sullivan  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Battle of Guilford  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Cumberland N.C.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary 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? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Taylor
Examining Clerk.

State of North Carolina Cumberland County On this day Jacob Matthews age twenty seven years old personally appeared before the subscriber an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County who being first duly sworn according to Law deposes and saith that he was personally acquainted with Alexander Johnson and Ester his wife before and after the Revolutionary war and before and after their marriage That Ester Johnson is his aunt - this deponent further saith that Alexander Johnson and Ester were married at his father's house the precise time he cannot state but from the best of his recollection it was about the year Seventeen hundred and eighty eighty three or there about and he further saith that he was present and saw them married and that they were married at his father's house and he further saith that he very distinctly recollects that William Ross was then the Clerk of Cumberland County Court who was also a Neighbour and was present at the marriage he distinctly recollects that after the marriage and before the parties took their seats that William Ross congratulated Mr Mr Johnson by telling him he had married an honest and virtuous woman - he further saith that as the Clerk of the Court was present he has not a doubt but he offered the Sermons and that the Eld. Kim who was also a Neighbour and the Magistrate that married them and from these circumstances he has no doubt now nor never had but what they were Lawfully married and that all the forms of Law on the subject strictly complied with and he further saith that he was married himself in the year Seventeen hundred and ninety two and that Alexander Johnson and Ester Johnson was married some 24 or 25 years before he was that Alexander Johnson and his wife had two or three children before before he was married - Sworn to and subscribed

before me this 11 th day of January 1845
Witness John Green Atty.
Jacob Matthews.

May 10, 1934
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BA-J/MCS Conner Alexander Johnson W. 5034
Mrs. Cornelia A. Norris 519 W. Blount Street Raleigh North Carolina
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the record of Alexander Johnson, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 5034, based upon the military service of Alexander Johnson.
He was born in June, 1760, in Johnston County, North Carolina. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Cumberland County, North Carolina, he enlisted and served as private with the North Carolina troops as follows: in 1780, four months in Captain Gilmore's company in Colonel Caswell's regiment; again in 1780, three months in Captain James Love's company in Colonel Dickson's regiment and was in the battle of Camden; then enlisted, year not given, and served three months in Captains Hadly's and McKethan's companies.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 3, 1832, at which time he was living in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
Alexander Johnson died March 28, 1841, in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
He married August 10, 1783, Esther or Easter, her maiden name not given.

She was allowed pension on her application executed August 6, 1844, at which time she was living in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and stated that she was "aged ninety years or upwards".
Children of Alexander and Esther or Easter Johnson:
J--- (illegible) a daughter born October 7, 1785. Alexander " February 26, 1789. Patsey " February 14, 1791. John " April 3, 1793. Amos " April 23, 1795.
In 1845, one Jacob Matthews, aged seventy-seven years, stated that the widow, Esther or Easter, was his aunt. In 1844, one Duncan McLean, aged thirty-six  eighty-six years, stated that he married the granddaughter of the widow but did not give her name. There are no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

1924 May 10. hist. to Mrs. Cornelia A. Morris M.C.A.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5034
Esther Johnson Wid.
Alexander Johnson Rev. N.E. line
Act: Mch. 24/43 June 17/44
Index:—Vol. 84 , Page 377
Barnes
absorbed in N.E.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

6309
Esther Johnson Maw of Alexander NC
Act March 1843 and 17 June 1844
Adm'd 10 mo / m ff 33 2/3 p m
Marr'd in 1783 husb. died 28 th March 1841
Erving Latham Raleigh NC

11209 Easter Johnson
It. to Yes. NC Father Nov. 4 th 1844
a same person. May 5 th 1845.
" same June 26. 1845
Copy of the one above dated the 23. Oct 1845
Act March 1843

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Johnson 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? yes 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? yes as to two witnesses
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
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?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
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? yes
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."

Pellbro Chatham County Oct 13 th
Sir
November 1845
Some time in Sept r I sent from Ralph the Comptroller the necessary Certificate in Ethan Johnson lease and am informed by Mr Husk the paying Agent that his claim has been allowed and reported at that office But his Certificate has not come to hand - if it has not then sent - you will please to send it to me as soon as possible If since please inform me where it is sent to as it has not come to my hands
Yours to me at Martha's Vineyard Chatham County Me
Respectfully Yours &
Geo Luther
Dear J L Edwards }

Palmar N.C. Compt Office
I William H Collins Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State of North Carolina do hereby certify that the name of Alexander Johnson appears of record in this office as having had the following Special Certificates issued in his favor for Military Service (Vaz) One for Thirteen Pounds Fourteen Shillings and six pence (£13. 14. 6) see Book No 10 page 33 one other Certificate for Nine Pounds Nine Shillings (£9. 9.) see Book A. No 15 page 19. another for Nine Pounds Two Shillings (£9. 2) see Book No 6 page 13 and another for One Hundred and Twenty four pounds fourteen Shillings (£124. 14) given under my hand and seal This 29 th September 1845
Wm H Collins Compt
12. 14. 6 7. 9. 9. 2 29. 7. 6 2 32. 7. 6 2 34. 7. 6 2 36. 7. 6 2 38. 7. 6 2 40. 7. 6 2 42. 7. 6 2 44. 7. 6 2 46. 7. 6 2 48. 7. 6 2 50. 7. 6 2 52. 7. 6 2 54. 7. 6 2 56. 7. 6 2 58. 7. 6 2 60. 7. 6 2 62. 7. 6 2 64. 7. 6 2 66. 7. 6 2 68. 7. 6 2 70. 7. 6 2 72. 7. 6 2 74. 7. 6 2 76. 7. 6 2 78. 7. 6 2 80. 7. 6 2 82. 7. 6 2 84. 7. 6 2 86. 7. 6 2 88. 7. 6 2 90. 7. 6 2 92. 7. 6 2 94. 7. 6 2 96. 7. 6 2 98. 7. 6 2 100. 7. 6

Rohy h Mc 29 th September 1845-
Sir I have this day examined the Comptroller's office and find that the Certificate in the case of Ethel Johnson which I sent on on the 19 th May was not the right one You will perceive by the annexed the amount of the services of Alexander Johnson which I hope will be satisfactory in Ethel Johnson the widow of Alexander Johnson's case
Respectfully Yours &
Godfathers
Hon J P Edwards Commission of Pensions
7 I please direct in Marsham Street Chatham County Mc

Raleigh N.C.
May 18 th 1845
I William H. Collins Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that the name of Alexander Johnson appears of Record in my office as having had a Special Certificate issued in his favor for Nine Pounds Nine Shillings (£9.9) as will appear in Book A.M. No. 15 page 19. which Certificate purports to have been granted for Military Services. given under my hand and seal this 18 day of May A.D. 1845
Wm. Collins Compt.
9-9 2 2260 173 259

6309 as  the  last  will  and testament  of  J. Hanson Easter Johnson Maw of Aliscender NC Act 3 March 1843 July

Fayetteville NC 7 th August 1844
Sir enclosed you will receive the papers the property of Mr Johnson - as soon as a division on them is made I shall be glad to be informed of the result & oblige to me at Mr Harnady's Chatham County, NC
Respectfully yours &
Geo. Lathers
Rev J. L. Edwards Commission of Pensions

Marthas Vineyard Dukes County 13 th March 1845
Sir in enclosed you will receive further proof in the case of Ester John widow of Alexander Johnson - you referred me to the Comptroller's office for further proof - I accordingly applied to the Comptroller who informs me that the Books in his office are in such a disordered state that it will be a difficult matter to find any information there - I had supposed that the proof made by Mr Johnson in his life time was satisfactory to the Department if it is not I must take time when the Comptroller has time to search his office - I feel well satisfied that the Respectable standing of Mr Johnson was as well known at the Department as it is in the community where he lived and died there would not a shadow of doubt remain on the mind of a single individual as to the truth of any thing he stated on his oath or otherwise in his life time - I sent the paper in the case of the claims of Mrs Blyton Mr & Mrs Bann and Mrs Haggwood to the ear of Gen d Saunders during the latter part of the Session and shall be glad to hear their result as soon as they are determined
I am with high consideration your
Obt Serv t
Honorable
James I Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
J. H. Luther

Payments to be made at Fayetteville by the Presd. W. S. Pr. Bank & Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of North Carolina
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. V Page 45 by N. Kier
Clerk.
28 th March 1844 p 2 22

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Alexander Johnson of the State of North Carolina who was a private in the Army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Thirty-Three — dollars and Thirty Three 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 29 th day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Three
L. D. Lab.
Secretary of War.
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
Examiners and Countersigned. §

State of North Carolina Cumberland County
I John McLaurin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, of said County, do hereby certify that John Darroch Esquire whose name in his own proper hand writing appears to the foregoing decla- ration of Eastin Johnson, and the foregoing affidavits of Eastin Johnson & Duncan McLean was at the time the said declaration and affidavits were made, an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County - duly com- missioned and sworn, and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts
In witness whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at Office in Fayetteville this 7th day of August A.D. 1844
J. McLaurin

State of North Carolina 3 Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Cumberland County 3 June Term 1844
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that Easton Johnson widow of Alexander Johnson late of said County, who was a soldier & pensioner of the Revolution is yet living, and residing in this County and that she is so aged, infirm and blind that she is unable to travel to Court to make her declaration for a pension - ordered that the Clerk cer- tify the same - - From the minute,
J. McLaurin Clk
State of North Carolina 3 Cumberland County 3
I, John McLaurin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing order is truly copied from the Minutes of said Court.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Fayette- ville, this 7th day of August
A.D. 1844 J. McLaurin

519 N. Blount St Raleigh, N.C. 4 29" 34
Will you oblige by sending Revolutionary Pension Records of
Alexander Johnson of Cumberland Co., N.C. - & oblige (Mrs) Cornelia D. Norris
Mr H. D. Killen Post Veterans Administration (Washington D.C.)