Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7416, for James Mc Cracken, South Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
McBracken, James Mary
No. 7416.
CONTENTS

Lennepsee 4392
Rep?
Mary McBracken, widow of James McBracken,
who died on the 8 th August 1824 — of Law. Co in the State of Lennepsee who was a Pri in the — commanded by Captain — of the Reg commanded by Col Brandon in the V. Cavalry line for 17 months.
Date of death not on A. B
Inscribed on the Roll of Pulaski at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of Aug. August 1846 and sent to Wm C Rowles, Esq. Laurensburg, Tenn.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1846 — $849.90 Semi-annual allowance ending — 28.31
$878.21
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd
Recorded by D. H. Cunningham Clerk Book C Vol. 1 Page 198.

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
James Wracken & Mary was married 22 nd Jan y 1779
Jane Married
Hannah Married 25 th June 1806
Nancy Married 13 th November 1807
Mary Married 5 th January 1809
John Married 5 th April 1812
Lettice Married January 14 th 1813

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
James McCracken in the of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred & fiftyfour Decr. 14 th
Mary McCracken his Wife was Born March 8 th 1758
John Son of James & Mary Was Born Nov. 11. 1779
Jane Sept. 25 1781
Hannah Ap. 26. 1784
Nancy July 11. 1786
Mary Sept. 14. 1788
Pettice Dec. 30 th 1790
BIRTHS.
William, Feb. 19. 1779
James, Aug. 11. 1796
Robert Smith March 9 th 1798
Jeremiah, Nov. 26. 1801
Winwood, Feb. 15. 1803
Anson, May 3. 1806

Mary M. Crarkin
Pension Papers
clerk for 75 cts.

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
DEATHS.
James son of James McCracken & Mary — Died 12 th Jany. 1799
Jeremiah McCrackin Died. 28 October 1817
James M c Cracken Died August the 8 th 1824
Robert S. M c Cracken Died August the 28 th 1832

there being no official seal, this day of February 1880 At Mr. St. John's church of the circuit of Salem Salem as county March 15, 1895 May Mcbracken July 4, 1896 Maria January 1779 $56.66 may be allowed Mustard and 1824
June 25th P. 21

State of Tennessee Circuit Court Lawrence county } February Tenn 1845
Be it remembered that this day the following affidavits & declaration were presented in open court, ordered to be placed upon the minutes of the court, to wit:—
State of Tennessee Lawrence county } ss.
On this third day of June 1844, personally appeared before me William W. Lewis, a justice of the peace in & for said county, Mary McCracken, a resident of said county & state aged 85 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the follow- ing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of a provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836, & the act explanatory of said act, passed March 3rd. 1837: That she was married to James McCracken on, or about, the 22nd. day of January 1779, that her said husband was a private in the war of the Revolution, & served under Colonel Thomas Brandon (or Branow, as pronounced) of South Carolina: Said James served against the Cherokees, & also marched southward against the Florida Indians, in the expedition under St. Clair, & also in the snow camps, so called, in South Carolina. She further declared, on her oath aforesaid, that her said husband died on, or about, 8 th day of August 1824, & that she is now, & has remained, a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed (signed) "Mary her McCracken" Sworn to & subscribed before me this 3rd of June 1844 "W. W. Lewis (JP)"

Then came John McCracken who being first duly sworn, according to law, deposeth and saith, that he is the oldest child of James & Mary McCracken, mentioned in the foregoing declara- tion, & that he was 65 years of age on the 18 th day of November last, & that he well remembers to have heard his late father frequently state that he had served through the war of the Revolution as a volunteer; that he was at a battle at Blackstock's Mills, in (what is now called) Union District, in South Carolina; he said he served under Col. Brandon (sometimes pronounced Brannon); also in the Cherokee & Florida expeditions. This affiant remembers that his late father, often, talked of the scarcity of provisions in the Florida expedition, & of the hardships & little effect produced by said Florida expedi- tion. This affiant states that he has read the forego- ing declaration of his mother & believes the same to be true: & further this deponent saith that said declaration was made & sworn to be- fore William W. Evans, on the day it bears date, who was then an acting justice of said county, but that he has since died. Sworn to & subscribed (signed) John McCracken in open court.
Then came William M c Knight who being first duly sworn according to law, saith that he has read the foregoing declara- tion of Mary, & the affidavit of John McCracken, & that, from his knowledge of the affiants he has no doubt of the truth of their statements. Sworn to & subscribed in open court. (Signed) William M c Knight

Also came Franklin Buchanan who being first duly sworn according to  Law , in open court, deponeth & saith, that from his knowledge of said affidavits he has no doubt of the truth of their several statements. That he knows the signature of W.W. Evans, affixed to said declaration, to be the hand writing of said Evans, who was, when he signed the same, an acting magistrate of said county. (signed) F. Buchanan Whereupon it is ordered by the court that the proceedings as above set forth, be put upon the minutes of this court. It was done accordingly.
State of Tennessee Lawrence County } ss.
I, John H. Beeler, Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the minutes of said court & that the same were admitted to record in open court in due form given under my hand and John H. Beeler Clerk private seal there being no public seal in my office this 18 th February 1845.
The State of Tennessee
I Edmund Dillahenty one of the judges of the Circuit Courts in the state aforesaid, (said Courts being Courts of Record in said state) do certify that John H. Beeler whose name is signed to the above and foregoing Certificate is the Clerk of said Circuit Court in the County of Lawrence in said state, and by the laws of said state is the keeper of the Records of said Court. Witness my hand & private seal (there being no official seal) This 19 th day of February 1845
Edmund Dillahenty ss and so on

State of Tennessee Lawrence county
I, John H. Becker, clerk of the circuit court of said county, hereby certify that Edmund Dillabanty, whose name is signed to the last preceding certificate, is, & was at the time of signing the same, one of the circuit judges of said state & that full faith & credit are due to all his official acts, as such judges. Given under my hand & private seal, there being no official seal, this day of February 1845
John H. Becker clerk of said court of the circuit court of Lawrence county Tenn March 15, 1845 May 11, 1845 Feb 4, 1836 February 17/49 $56.66 may be allowed March 11th 1844
Feb 25, 1841

March 20, 1936
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Mrs. J. H. Travis
Greenville, Illinois
JAMES McCRACKEN
W. 7416 am
BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James McCracken who served in S. Martin's troop, Colonel Polk's regiment, Sumter's brigade.
The record has been found of a James McCracken which is furnished herein as obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 7416, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
James McCracken was born December 14, 1754; the place of his birth and names of parents are not given.
James McCracken volunteered and served at various times throughout the Revolutionary War, dates of enlistment, length of service and details not given. A part of the time he served as private in Captain James Grant's company, Colonel Thomas Brandon's South Carolina regiment, and part of the time in Captain S. Martin's company, Colonel Polk's South Carolina regiment and was in the Florida and Cherokee expeditions, also, in the battle of Blackstock Mills.
The soldier died August 8, 1824.
James McCracken married January 22, 1779, Mary _____, who was born March 8, 1758; the place of her birth, maiden name or names of parents are not shown.
Soldier's widow, Mary McCracken, was allowed pension on her application executed June 3, 1844, at which time she was a resident of Lawrence County, Tennessee.
The following names of children of James McCracken and his wife, Mary, are shown in the claim:
John      born November 11 or 18, 1779; married April 5, 1812, name of wife not given.

names of children continued -
Very truly yours
G. H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1936, Mar. 20 - Dist. to Mrs. J. H. Fraino 3 C.B.
Levy
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7416
Mary McCracken Will
James McCracken Rev. L. C. Wirt
Act: July 4 th 36, Sec. 3 rd
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 20
[Arrangement of 1870.]

N 11424
Mary McBracken Mother of James
W. P. Rules. May 3 rd 45 to same Sept 30 th 45
act 4 July 1836

No 6426
Mary McCracken Mother of James Turner
W.P. Rowles May 3 rd 1845 .as .as April 30. 1845 to same Feb. 16. 1846 same June 4. 40
act # July 1836

W. P. Rowles Esq. Lawrenceburg Tennessee.

Comptroller General's Office Columbia S.C. March 10 th 1846.
BOOK MT, Indent 561
Issued the first October 1784 to Mr. James McCracken late private in S. Martin's troop Polk's Reg. Sumter's Brigade for ninety four pounds Sterling amount pay and com- ly due him for services in that troop with interest thereon from the first April 1782 to date hereof agreeable to resolution of Genl assembly of eleventh March last. Prin. L. 94. 0. 0. Int L 6. 7. 11.
BOOK PP, Indent 567
Issued the 6 th May 1785 to Mr. James McCracken for four pounds 16s Sterling for 72 days Militia duty done in 1782 - as per account audited. Prin. L. 4. 16. 0. Annual int. L. 6. 8. 2.
BOOK X, Indent 392
Issued the 12 th April 1786 to Mr. James McCracken for twenty pounds 14s 3 3/4d Sterling duty in Brandon's Reg. as p r apc, audited Prin. L. 20. 14. 3 3/4d Int L. 8. 11.
I certify the above to be a true copy of the Records in this office For Comptroller Genl J. Aug. Mackie
Chgs $2.
Remit the charge $2.

April 2nd To Mrs. Lewis
Mr. Bradburn
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Col. J. L. Edwards (Com. Pen.) Washington D.C.

Lawrenceburg Penn. March 30/46
To Col. J. L. Edwards Sir,
Enclosed please find the Certificate of J. A. Black the Comptroller of S. C. showing that James McCracken performed services as a Soldier of the Revolution, at several periods.
As this certificate was the only link wanting to complete the claim of Mary McCracken to her little pittance I feel great pleasure in being able to forward it after long delay; And persuade myself you will have equal pleasure in receiving it.
You will much oblige by giving Mrs McC C's case as early attention your convenience will permit
Respectfully your Obedt Servt W. P. Rowles
P.S. From what I have seen of Mr Roberts' & Mrs Daniell's case I am persuaded their husband served in the Revolution. Have you not copies of the rolls at Washington from which their claims may be established If not, I fear, they are too infirm to make further effort.

To
Col. J. L. Edwards Court Pensions Washington D.C.

Lawrenceburg Tenn.
August 27/45
Col. J. L. Edwards, Sir.
I send you the affidavit of Thomas Davis a Pensioner by virtue of Certificate No 22494 dated November 15/33; He, as you will see, states that he knew James McCracken, whose widow Mary has filed, with you, her application for a pension as the widow of said James. I do not think it possible she can produce the testimony of any living witness of her marriage, but there can be no doubt she is his widow. I have seen a record from their family Bible and find a memorandum of their marriage on January 22 nd 1779. This is, of course, of no force in connection with her oath & common fame corroborated. If the testimony now before you is insufficient I have no hope she can succeed by the ordinary means. If from a review of the case you find it out of your power to put her on the Roll, you will oblige me by returning the papers as she contemplates submitting a petition to Congress.
Respectfully yours &c W. P. Rowles

June 26 1846 June 17
10
Recd of Mrs. M. G. Gacken Col. J. L. Edwards (Comm. Pensions) Washington D.C.

Lawrenceburg Tenn.
June 16/46
Col. J. L. Earles
Sir,
Your letter of 4 th instant informing me that you have decided that Mary McCracken the widow of James McCracken, a Revolutionary soldier, is entitled to a pension of $56.69 1 / 100 "if she will accept it", has duly received, & I have the honor to inform you that she will accept.
I presume that Mrs McCracken will be allowed the amount above named from the 4 th March 1831 under the 3 rd section of the Act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. If this is so, or however the case is I will be greatly obliged if you can forward to me the certificate &c. &c. at an early day.
I take this occasion to ask if, in your opinion Mrs Daniel or Mrs Roberts may expect to be allowed pensions. From what I know of this case I doubt if they can add any strength to the papers hereafter sent you.
Very Respectfully yours &c.
W. T. Rountree

June 1. 46
10
1846
To Col. J. L. Edwards (Court Pensions) Washington D.C.

Lavonia Tenn May 21/46
Col. Edwards
Sir,
I sent you some time since a transcript from the Comp Genl P Office of South Carolina, containing, as I supposed important testimony applicable to the case of Mrs Mary McCracken so long pending. We are expecting a call for troops from this state, if one is made I shall feel it my duty to march. I wish, if possible to secure this old woman's pension - or be able to put a quietus on her expectations - before I leave. If the evidence now before you will establish her claim to a pension as the widow of a Revolutionary soldier I shall esteem it a favor to have your decision; if not still please let me know the result.
I have never seen such general enthusiasm in the country, any number of men can I think be had for Texas
Respectfully yours W.P. Rowles

N 6426
Mary McCracken widow of James Irwin
act 4 July 1836
Adm
17 mo per
$56 66 per ann
per 4 March 1831
Mr J. Rowles Lawrenceburg Irwin.

Prussian Office July 1846
Sir,
I have the honor to inform you that the application of Elizabeth James  Widow of Elisha James has been ex  and  another  her paper, filed under the act of 4 July 1836.

Lawrenceburg Tenn.
Dec 8/45
Col. J. L. Edwards
Sir
Inclosed please find the family record of John McCracken a Revolutionary soldier, which is sent to you with the hope that his aged widow, borne down by the weight of years & extreme poverty, may be put in a better condition to pass her few remaining days.
Although I can think of nothing else in my power to do for her, I shall most willingly attempt to supply any further testimony required if taken Starved.
Please inform me what her prospect is
Respectfully yours
Oblt
W. P. Rowles

Wm P. Rowles Esq.
Lawrenceburg Tenn.
Feb. 26. 1845.
Married January 1779 In regard to pension for Mrs. McBracken relict of James McBracken. -
Respectfully ap. to the Commissioner of Pensions, who is requested to communicate with D. Rowles on the subject. Wm. P. Rowles Esq. March 14. 1845.
Books 25.
Enc. March 7. 1845.

Laurensburg Tenn. Feby 28/45 Gen. Joseph,
Dr Sir,
I beg once more to trouble you. The enclosed document is the application of the widow McCrack, which of James McCracken, one of the gallant guerilla warriors of South Carolina during the Revolution. By my negligence in a press of business I forgot to take her letter of Attorney before she left this county to reside at a distant place. But I am duly authorized by her & her son, a respectable man as any in the county. Trusting that your vouches for me will be sufficient at the Pen. Office, I venture to send on this paper without delay. I had wrote Col Edwards a few days since, but the old lady's son urged me to defer the application. If Col. E. will not waive the letter of attorney, I will procure it hereafter, if he thinks proper & necessary.
Respectfully
your ob. Servt.
P.S. I have just seen your letter in behalf of my friend Dr Brainerd, & rejoiced to hear that his country come to his rescue in his old age. This feeling of pleasure is mixed with sadness when I feel, as I often do, that I may require without finding, some friend to secure me in a time of need. Owing to exposure in wading the Lagoon in Fla. my hearing was impaired & throatened me much. If such a case were pre-

sented, properly established, backed by the fact that a cheque given in payt of pay me by Col. Baldwin, Gen. Call's D.M. General, has not been paid, would succeed. I confess, Sir, that I should much prefer, to take an ap- pointment, than a pension. Do you think I might obtain a paymastership. I will be most grateful for your counsel & aid. I should never have looked this way, but that owing to my long absence in 1836 & 37 my business severely suffered in May of the latter year.
Respectfully yours &c M. N. R.

State of Tennessee } At a quorum court session Lawrence County } began and held for the county of Lawrence in the court house in the Town of Lawrenceburg on the first Monday in November 1845 It being the 3 rd day of said month before Robert Brothers, William Shaffin and Charles Parker Esquires; acting Justices of the peace in and for said county John Fonder Sheriff and S. A. Garrell clerk of said court present.
Court met according to adjournment
W. P. Rowles presented a Bible containing the family records of the father of John Mc. Crackin formerly a soldier of the Revolution. The Bible & records was proved in open court by the oath of said John McCrackin to have been the true and proper family record of his late father James McCrackin where- upon it is ordered by the court that said records be cut out of said Bible and the fact duly certified by the clerk on a paper attached thereto which was done accordingly.
State of Tennessee } I Stephen A. Garrell clerk of Lawrence County } the county court of said county do hereby certify that the above is a copy of the proceedings had in the county court of said county at its November Term 1845 in relation to the family records of James McCrackin above men- tioned and that the same is upon record in the minutes of said court and that said rec- ords were cut out in my presence in open court by the order of said court and that I did with my own hands seal said records together and

Seal them to this sheet of paper on which I have made this certificate - In Testimony
Whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix my private seal there being no seal of office, at office in Lawrenceburg Novem- ber the 6 th A.D. 1845 and of Amer- ican Independence the 70 th S. A. Carrull clerk
State of Tennessee } Alfred S. Alexander Lawrence county } chairman of the county court of said county do hereby certify that Stephen A. Carrull whose name appears to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time he signed the same clerk of the county court of said county and that due faith and credit should be given to all his official acts as such and that said attestation is in due form Given under my hand and seal this the 6 th day of November A.D. 1845.
A. Alexander Chairman &c.
State of Tennessee } S. A. Carrull clerk of Lawrence county } the county court of said county do hereby certify that A. S. Alexander whose appears to the above certificate is & was at the time he signed the same chairman of the county court of said county and that due faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such In Testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix my private seal there being no seal of office at office. November the 25 th 1845. S. A. Carrull clerk

State of Tennessee Lawrence county
Personally appeared before me A. S. Mc- eyander chairman of the county court of said county, Thomas Davis aged eighty three or eighty four years, & being first duly sworn deposeth & saith that he was a soldier in the Rev- olution of 1776, for five years, for which services he now draws a pension. Deponent says he was well acquainted with James McCracken, of Union District South Carolina, having served with him in the Cherokee expedition under Col. Brannen, Lt. Col. Steen & Captain James Grant & Lt. Joseph Steele  Steele . Affiant also remembers to have seen said James in the service of the United States at Charles- ton South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia, at Ninety six & other places whose names, by reason of his great age & infirmities he has forgotten, but knows that said McCracken was a soldier of the Revolution that with him in camps during five or six years. This affiant does not know the precise age of said McCracken but knows he was three or four years, perhaps more, older than himself. And further this deponent saith not. Sworn to & subscribed before me this 27 th August 1845 } Thomas Davis his mark
Just J. G. Alexander Chairman

Greenville, Ill.
Feb. 26 / 36
Veterans Administration Washington D. C.
Do you have any record of James M c Cracken, who served in S. Martin's Troop, Polk's Reg. Sumter's Brigade, and was given ninety four pounds sterling for his service?
Respectfully
Mrs. J. H. Travis