Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38077, for James Jackson, North Carolina

SERVICE
N. B.
Jackson, James
NUMBER _____
L. 380 77
CONTENTS

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Kentucky
James Jackson of Pike Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the co. C commanded by Captain Willard of the reg t commanded by Col. Brown in the Bluegrass line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 50 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of April 1834 and Nov. 11 th McConas H.W.
Arrears to the 4th of March 240.00 Semizant. allowance ending 4 Sep te 40.00 $280.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. L. Boyd Clerk.
Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 15
Date of death - not in A B

Sheeps & Lord Testimony of for Jackson. Services in the Revolution -
Sworn to Novr. 25 1833
Hon. W. M c Comas of Va H.R.

State of Kentucky.
Pike County Court Clerks Office
I John D Mims Clerk of the Court of Pike County do hereby certify that Thomas
Bowers is a Justice of the Peace and that the signature thereto annex- ed to the certificate above is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office the 26 th day of November 1833
John D Mims
604.6

30. 241
James Jackson Kentucky
Rev. W. Melborne of Ohio N.R.

State of Kentucky Pike County ss.
On this 25 day of November 1833. Personally appeared before the justice of the Pike County court, James Jackson a resident of Kentucky in the county of Pike aged seventy six 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 hereinafter stated. — His first enlistment was in the state troops of North Carolina in the month of October 1778 under Col. Charles McDowell in the state of North Carolina, in the county of Burke, for three years , his Captain was by the name of Thomas Wilson, Lieutenant Lytle; Col. McDowell's Regt. we moved up, and we marched up the Catawba river to the head thereof to fight the Tories and some Cherokee Indians there was in the fall of 1778 in November we had three fights with the Indians in three different places, in one of the 1 st fights his Captain was wounded, and our Capt. Shetler was killed and Capt. White was wounded and afterwards died after he got home, We then moved all the settlers on the Catawba down to the Great Creek where Col. McDowell then lived, after we done this Col. McDowell raised 160 horsemen and again went back to the head of the river there was in December 1778. and rendezvoused at Sams, Davidson's fort that river

28 and scouted against the Cherokees all the Spring of 1779, and then went back to the Great Smoky Mountains and remained there about six weeks and again we returned to the fort (David on first of) and during that year of 1779. we had no scurage with the Indians on a creek called Swannanoa. a tributary stream of French Broad river, the whites prevailed in conflict, and a good many Indians were killed. Lt. Donnell was commanded and John Wilson, say his Captain still continues to aid him, he had got well of the wounds he had recd. This was in May 1779 - he remained in the fort chiefly till fall 1779. and started from Novr. 1779 till March 1780. when in the fort, this fort was kept up and when it was abandoned he during the war indeed long before the war, this Applicant state that he was there ordered to remain altogether in the fort in as much as he was an only one left in and during this year the Indians made several attacks and one occasion on the fort. lost one man by the name of Henry Walker fell this way in July 1780. The fort was frequently annoyed by the Tories and they had several running fights with them but when the British left the fort, during the time he remained here. Some of the men were taken to go to King's Mountain but this Applicant did not go. Lt. Donnell went, this was in the summer or fall of 1780. As shortly, early in 1781, Cornwallis marched through Carolina, and Wilson and his men were directed to go. When there, he was placed

9 under our Col. Sealmeday "Frenchman" the company of men that left the fort marched Salsbury in Rowan in February 1781 and joined them, but did not get to do so till in May 1781, and marched with the army but was not in the battle of Ninety Six but was not given any prisoners, that Morgan took he remained in Rowan like the battle of Eutaw Springs 1781. and was in that battle, then was in for the Carolina, we marched from Hooker's Creek, and there, in this battle the American succeeded, we took some prisoners. he was then sent back to guard the prisoners to Charleston and ended up at Gordon. They carried them to "Bell" Branch in S.C. near Salsbury about three miles therefrom. He stayed there and guarded them till November 1781 his time of enlistment having expired, he received his discharge from Col. Locke who was in a log at that time, he knew some Continental right during the service, and often Col. Howard. he knew Gen. Nathaniel Greene, Gen. Sumner. (he commanded the wine month's men) Gen. Rutherford. Col. Davidson who was killed at Eutaw Springs, and Col. Locke and Col. Sealmeday, Col. DeCoursey and many others who fought. he wishes to be under the Lord that that he is not possible to date - he does not know what has become of his discharge it's gone , his money is much smaller and he can't account for nearly as much as he had -

his services was one continued unbroken chain of service - he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the pres- ent and he declares that his name is not on the list of an pensionable of the registry of any state sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid.
James Jackson
We William Jackett a clergyman residing in the County of Pike and State of Kentucky hereby certify and Moses Duff residing in the same hereby certify that are well acquainted with James Jackson who has subscribed and sworn to the acclamation; that we believe him to be seventy five years of age, that he is reputed and believed in this neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion - Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid.
William Jackett
Moses Duff

McLevill, and lived in Sam Rains fort about two years, and now on the frontier, to keep over the Indians, this was in 1778 1779 1780. in 1781. he joined Gen Greene, and was in the battle of the Eutaw Springs in the South Carolinas, in his services in the fort he had several battles with the Indians. He guarded the prisoners. That was taken from the British and marched back to Charleston where he met Gen Greene, and marched near Savannah all Nov 1781. he recd his discharge from his three years service from Fort Locke,
6 Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it signed given and what has become of it? As I recd a discharge from Fort Locke himself, and he don't know where has become it it has been so long ago,
7 State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify to your character for veracity, and the utility of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Ans. 2. Morris Staff, Squire DeKings Thomas Bivins, John Bivins, Thos and Joseph Dick, Henry Smith -

( Certificate of the Court )
And the said court, after putting the interrogations presented by the War Department

Questions propounded by Capt 'Who and in what year were you born?'
Ans. I was born in Orange County Virginia in the year 1754.
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, when is it.
Ans. I have not, and Henry knows better than any by tradition.
3. Where were you living when called into service, when were you mustered into the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
Ans. I was living in Burke Co. I moved to this place more than two and thirty years ago, and now live in Pike County Kentucky.
4. When were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute for whom.
Ans. I enlisted under Col. McDowell for three years as a common soldier .
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops. When you served. Such Colonels and Majors as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
Ans. I recollect Col. McDowell Genl. Greene Col. H. Al. Miley Col. Locke Col. Davidson Genl. Sumner. Genl. Rutherford Col. Gordon. Many more. In fact, for instance, he states that he enlisted as a common soldier for three years under

Certificate of Court,
do hereby certify that the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after an investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as his Master and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that William Jack Revs, who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergy man Resident in the County of Pike, and State of Kentucky and that Wm Dipp who has also signed the same is a Resident in the County of Pike and State of Kentucky, and is a credible Person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
State of Kentucky Pike County Court Clerks office
I John D Mims Clerk of the court of Pike County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the Application of James Jack Revs for a Pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at office this 26 th day of November 1833.
John D Mims C.P.C.

March 25, 1931
H. Frederick Jones 204 West Main Street Sparta, Illinois
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section ANF:MLB
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 38077, that James Jackson was born in 1757 in Orange County, Virginia.
While residing in Burke County, North Carolina, he enlisted in October, 1778, and served as private in Captain Thomas Whitson's company, Colonels Charles Mc Dowell's, Malmady's and Locke's North Carolina regiments. He was out against the Cherokee Indians, in several skirmishes with them and in the battle of Eutaw Springs and served until in November, 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 25, 1853, at which time he was living in Pike County, Kentucky, having lived there thirty-two years.
There are no data as to family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

38077
Rev INVALID.
1909 Feb. 20 - Hist. to Mrs. S. W. Foster, letter in 1. File 21317 Benj. Jackson 1931-Mch. 25. Hist. to H. Frederick Jones and
File No.
38077
James Jackson Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: — Vol. 3, Page 88
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Feb 3rd
Com Pensions Washington DC
Dear Sir -
Please give me any records if you have any of my ancestors Walter Jackson & Ben Jackson & James Jackson of North Carolina also of Thos Calf

of Ga. Ga or N.C. Also Babt Smith of North Carolina Thanking you in advance
Faithfully Mrs. S. H. Foster 549 Peachtree St. Atlanta Ga.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James Jackson a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
Only N.C. Troops
S. File 38077
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Oct. 78 6 Mo. 81 Pri. Thomas Whitson Charles McDowell N.C.   Molimady   Locke   against due   ren 3 Highlights - Ind.  
Battles engaged in, Eutaw Spgs.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Pike Co. N.C.
Date of application for pension, Nov. 25 1838 -
Residence at date of application, Pike Co., Ky. 32 Yrs -
Age at date of application, Born — 1757 in Orange Co., Va.
Remarks: no date

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON March 13, 1931
THIS LETTER REFERS TO YOUR FILE NUMBER:
IN REPLY REFER TO:
H. Frederick Jones 204 West Main Street Sparta, Illinois
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MMHF:MLB
Dear Sir:
You are advised that because of the very large number of requests similar to yours and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, it has not been possible for the bureau to make a series of investigations and reports pertaining to soldiers of the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, for one person or organization.
Kindly designate two soldiers in whom you are most interested and give their full names and as much as possible of the following data in regard to each and their histories will be furnished, if on file:- approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Very truly yours
E. W. Morgan
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner
From 1840 Census of Pensioners - (by H.P. Johnson Conn. in Rev. on p. 660) I find that in 1840 Eunice Eaton - from Farmington Conn. - aged 86 was pensioned. I wish to know thru whose Rev. War Services, etc. Josiah Grinnell of Hickman Co. Ky a pensioner in 1840  James Jackson Sr. - of Harlan Co. Ky. H. Frederick Jones

State of Kentucky Pike County 56
25 th day of Novr 1833. on this Person ally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace for said County, Thomas Moses Stepp, and Joseph Hard Who on oath made the following Statements -
That he Stepp  has That he was well acquainted with James Jackson in the Revolutionary war, that he served under Col. Charles McDowell for three years, or thereabouts, that he afterwards was at the battle of Eutaw Springs, that he been acquainted with all his life raised boys together this affiant is seventy five years of age, and further this affiant saith not -
Moses Stepp D.D.

Joseph Ford aged seventy four years states on oath that he became acquainted with James Jackson during the Revolutionary war that said Jackson was in the State troops of North Carolina commanded by Colonel Dowe his Capt was by the name of Thomas Whitson, they were then stationed at the fort, he has often seen Jackson since and although he does not know it to be the fact yet he believes it that said Jackson was under Genl Greene at the Eutaw Springs and further this affiant saith not -
Joseph Ford
State of Kentucky Pike County } I hereby certify that depos Steph, and Joseph Ford, made the above statements on oath, and that they the said Steph & Ford are credible witnesses. Thos. Davis

Col. Jackson of Kentucky
Admitted as a private 2 years $80
See William M c Comas A. B.

State of North Carolina
Secretary of State's Office
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State aforesaid, do certify, that it appears from the warrant book in this Office that a Warrant for two and a half years service , was issued to James Jackson a private in the Continental line of this State in the revolutionary war, which warrant bears date in July 1785, and was issued on the certificate of a Field Officer.
Given under my hand this 5 th day of April 1834
W. Hill

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Jackson, James GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9677 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED July 9, 1789 To not shown
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Jackson, James GRADE Sergeant "in the dragoons" LINE Virginia
WARRANT NUMBER 12262 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED May 5, 179— (lost) To H. J. Wreedenburgh, assignee or he
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.