Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8274, for Elijah Mc Guire, South Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
S. b. _____ _____
McGuire, Elijah Everet _____
W 8274 _____
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This Envelope Includes FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO

A. L. Yerby Ho March 28/56.
33.3210.
Alabama Just. Elijah M c Guire dec d ,
of Sergeant in the State of who was a Suff t Btry. in the Ala. Vols. commanded by Captain John H. Collier of the 1st Batty commanded by Major in the Ala. Vols. line for Pension from $96
Inscribed on the Roll of Pensaloon at the rate of 144 Dollars 00 , Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. and ending 31 st December 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of March 1856 and sent to A. L. Yerby & Co.
Arrears to the 4th of March , Semi-annual allowance ending Collecting former payments at the rate of $96, for annuity under act 18 th March 1818
( Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. )
Recorded by J. W. [Signature] Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 8. Page 103.

6377
Alabama Wms.
Everet M c Guire, dec d , widow of Elijah M c Guire who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a S gt of Inf y + Cav y .
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 145. Dollars 00.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. and ending July 17 th 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of April 1856. and sent to
A. L. Gregory & Co. Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 356. Vol. 3.

1206
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO

Pension Agency Tuscaloosa Ala September 29 th 1844
Received of J. A. Herring Agent for paying pensions Thirty one Dollars being for three months & twenty seven days pension due to Elijah McGuire dec d from the 1 st of September 1843 to the 31 st December 1843 - For which I have signed supplement receipts 803/00
Elizabeth McGuire

20,468
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St. Mark's Church Pulaski County
On the twelfth day of October 1864, the Defendant appeared in Court being the Circuit Court for the County of Pulaski, and a Grand Jury, according to the laws of said State, being a resident in said County, aged about seventy five years and nine months, who being first duly sworn, according to law do hereby make the following declaration in order to obtain the Pension provided by the acts of Congress of March 3rd 1818 and the act of March 3rd 1831. That at the time of making this declaration the Defendant was about the seventieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty, in the State of South Carolina, in the Company commanded by Capt. Michael O'Callaghan in the Regiment commanded by Col. St. John's, in the line of the State of South Carolina. In the regular Continental establishment, that the Defendant was in service in said Company for some time, but the said time not now specified until he was voluntarily trans- ferred into Capt. O'Callaghan's Independent Company, in which he continued to serve as a duly organized unit until he was made a Prisoner of War by the British at the capture of Char- leston, South Carolina, in whose custody he remained a Prisoner until the expiration of the time for which he had enlisted; after which having ceased from their custody, he again entered into the service of the United States immediately in a Company of Cavalry commanded by Capt. Philip Baker, attached to the Brigade commanded by General Young, in which he

...and ... that the ... of the ... ... that he ... with his ... claim ... ... a pension ... present, and that his name is ... on the list of any state except that of South Carolina and that the following are the reasons for not making earlier application for a pension that he is a man of limited information, that he believes the special act ... the world, and that not within the last six months work offered of the ... offered a ... ... which he could obtain a pension from the ... ... and in pursuance of the act of the first of May 1818. I do solemnly swear that I was a resident ... of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to being myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and the naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property a character contract or debt due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule here annexed and by me subscribed. That since the 18 th day of March 1818 no changes have been made in my property that I am by profession a farmer, infu- enced by age and consequent infirmities, and now badly able to pursue it, and that an infirm wife of nearly my own age, from whom I receive no assistance, but who claims support from my hands, constitutes my

Family
A Schedule of all the property both real and personal, necessary clothing and bedding except bed owned by Elijah McGuire - viz
  14 Acres of Land a 125 $111.00   1 Cow 11. 11.00   1 Horse 8. 8.00   1 Swine 3. 3.00   1 Set of Pigs 1. 1.00   1 Small lot of farming tools 1.00 
Sum total as declared on the schedule $135.00
Elijah McGuire John M. Watkins Clerk of the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County
I John M. Watkins Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Tuscaloosa County within the State of Alabama, do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Elijah McGuire did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of Nine Months, under an engagement, on the Continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court, and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is one hundred and twenty-seven dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twelfth day of October 1827
John M. Watkins Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County of Tuscaloosa - State of Alabama

Proof of Marriage.
State of Alabama, Tuskaloosa County ss.
February
On this 9 th day of December A.D. 1836 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, Isaac Lee aged 75 years, a resident of Tuskaloosa County, State of Alabama, William N. Terrell, aged 72 years, a resident of Tuskaloosa County, Alabama and John H. Prewitt, aged about 66 years, a resident of Tuskaloosa County, Alabama, who being severally sworn, according to law, under oath, de- clare, that they were acquainted, in the year 1818, in the County of Tuskaloosa, State of Alabama, with Elijah McGuire and his wife Everett McGuire: That their ac- quaintance continued from the above mentioned date up to the death of the parties; That they know, of their own knowledge, that Elijah McGuire aforesaid and Everett McGuire aforesaid, lived together as man and wife, and were universally recognized and reputed as such; and that the said parties raised a family of children, univer- sally reputed to be by them begotten; That deponents were well acquainted with said children; viz, John McGuire the eldest child they believe to be about 70 years old and now a resident of Tuskaloosa County, Alabama, Elijah McGuire Jr, aged about 67 years, and now a resident of Tuskaloosa County, State aforesaid, Amos McGuire aged about 65 years, and now a resident of Chickasaw County, Mississippi, Mary McGuire aged about 62 years and now residing in Tuskaloosa County, Alabama, Williams McGuire aged about 59 and now residing in Tuskaloosa Choctaw County, Alabama , Polly Spears, Wife of John Spears, aged about 56 years and now residing in Fayette County Alabama, Moses McGuire aged about 53 years and now residing in Tuskaloosa County, Alabama, and Rhu- da Warley aged about 50 years and now residing

in Tuscaloosa County, State of Alabama; And further that they can add the testimony of their best recollection to substantiate the private family Bible record of said Moses McGuire, and now before us, from which the following transcript is copied, in our presence, and is a true and correct copy of said family Bible record: "Elijah McGuire, Senior, was born in Cumberland County, Virginia on the 19 th of January 1757: Elijah McGuire Sen d departed this life on Sunday the 31 st of December A D 1843, aged 87 years, 11 months and 11 days at about 10 o'clock P.M. Everett McGuire, Widow of Elijah McGuire Sen d , died on Monday Morning the 17 th July 1848 at about 7 o'clock A.M. aged about 87 years. The two were buried at John Thomas on Byers road 16 miles North of Tuscaloosa - their remains rest side and by side." That deponents reiterate the truth and correctness of this record as regards the deaths of these parties and the dates thereof. That deponents have no interest whatever in any claim which the above mentioned heirs may be preferring against the United States Government; and that they make this declaration for the purpose of proving the said marriage of the said Elijah McGuire and Everett McGuire, in order to assist the heirs in obtaining what may be due them, in the way of Bounty, Lands, Pensions, Money or Moneys that may be for services rendered by their father Elijah McGuire, in the Army of the Revolutionary War.
Isaac Lee
Wm H Terrell
John W Prewitt
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year first above written; and I certify that Isaac Lee, William H. Terrell and John W.

Prewett, the affiant, who subscribed, in my presence the above signatures are credible and respectable persons citizens of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, that I believe them to be of the ages above stated by them; and that I have no interest in this claim
G. S. Shimer Justice of the Peace.
The State of Alabama Tuscaloosa County \frac{3}{4} I, Moses M c Guire, Judge of Probate, in and for the County and State aforesaid, hereby certify, that G. S. Shimer, whose genuine signature appears above, is and was at the time of signing the same, a duly qualified and commissioned Justice of the Peace in and for the said County and State. I further certify that the Court of Probate for said County is a Court of Records.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Tuscaloosa, State of Alabama, the 9 th day of February A. D. 1856.
Moses M c Guire Judge of Probate

State of Alabama } So.
Tuscaloosa County } ss
I Chelsea M. Cook Register in Chancery for the nineteenth Chancery District, Middle Division of the State of Alabama, sitting for the Image of Probate, for the County and State aforesaid, in pursuance of the Statute of said State in such case made and provided, said Court being a Court of Record, do hereby Certify that Satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Elyjah M c Guire, was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Ninety six dollars per annum that he was a resident of said County and State, that he died in said County and State on the 28 th day of December 1843. and that he left a widow named Evertt M c Guire who died in said County on the 17 th day of July 1848. and that she left at her death the following named Children only, viz: John M c Guire, Elyjah M c Guire, Jr. - Mary M c Guire, of said County, William M c Guire of Choctaw County, Miss. Polly Speak of Fayette County Alabama Rhoda Whetty of Tuscaloosa County aforesaid Amos M c Guire of Chickasaw County Mississippi (now dead) and Mary M c Guire of Tuscaloosa County aforesaid all of the said Children are now living except the said Amos M c Guire, And I do further Certify that it has been made to appear to the satisfaction of said Court that the said Elyjah M c Guire and Evertt M c Guire, his wife were legally Married on the _____ day of _____ 1784 or 1785 and that they lived together as man and wife and common report has always confirmed the legality of their Marriage, and that the said Elyjah M c Guire and Evertt M c Guire his wife resided in this County and lived together as man and wife for about twenty five years

before"> before the death of the said Eljah M c Guire And I further Certify that from my own personal knowledge the facts as stated and herein set forth are true, and that from my knowledge of the ages of the children of the said Eljah M c Guire and Everett M c Guire they must have been married at the time above stated
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the my private seal there being no seal of Office this 9 th day of February A. D. 1856 Chelsea M c Guire Register in Chancery
State of Alabama Tuscaloosa County } S.S.
On this the 9 th day of February eighteen hundred and fifty six personally appeared James C Spencer before me a Justice of the Peace for said County and made oath in due form of law that he is the administrator of the estate of Eljah M c Guire & Everett M c Guire late of said County and sworn to statements before me J. C. Spencer date above written
J. S. Skinner S.P.
State of Alabama Tuscaloosa County } S.S.
I Moses M c Guire - Judge of Probate and by virtue of my office as such Judge & Officer Clerk of the Court of Probate for said County and State. do hereby certify S. S. Skinner Esquire before whom the annexed affidavit of James C Spencer was made, was then and now is a Justice of the Peace for said County. and I further Certify that James C Spencer is the duly qualified Administrator of Eljah M c Guire and Everett.

McGuire. also. late of said County. and that the said James C. Spencer. has entered into bond in the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars. as General administrator for Lincoln County State of Alabama by virtue of which said office as General Administrator for said County. he has been appointed Administrator of the estate of said Phoebe McGuire and Everett McGuire.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 9 th day of February
A D 1856
McGuire
Judge of Probate, and Ex-officio, Clerk of the Court of Probate

Tuscumbia Ala. July 11. 1836.
Dear Sir.
My long delay in forwarding the papers connected with the application for pension in the case of the heirs of Eliza M c Guire & Evert M c Guire. and the absence of the Register in Chauncey for some time caused some delay. The papers are made out to the best of our knowledge, the three attesting witnesses Messrs Lee, Terrell & Pruitt, lived in the immediate neighborhood of my father and mother from the date specified in fact from Jan 1817, until the date of their death the gentlemen named above are three of the most respectable and worthy men of the County - The Hon. William R Smith Representative in Congress from this district was well acquainted with my father and mother, and with every Member of the family, having been raised in the same County (Tuscumbia) where we resided, and is also personally and intimately acquainted with Messrs Lee, Terrell and Pruitt - Mr. Smith I have no doubt substantiate every leading fact testified to by them. Mr. Cook the Register in Chauncey - knew my family well was raised near us -
I would thank you to call upon the Hon W R Smith - He will try and be more prompt hereafter
Respectfully W. S. R Saffell. Esq. Elizabeth M c Guire
we must be your devoted servant and ever your servant

No 6 1818.
E. McGuire, acc. #31. on
Turkalsosa Ala.
3rd Dr. 1844
Bal. #24

The State of Alabama
Tuscaloosa County
Be it known that before me Joshua D. Palmer a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Elizabeth M c Guire and made oath in due form of law that she is the widow of Elijah M c Guire, the identical person who was a pensioner and is now dead, and to whom a certificate of pension was issued which is herewith surrendered and that the following is a true copy to wit: War Department.
Revolutionary Claim
I Certify that in conformity with the Provisos of the United States of the 18th of March 1818. 1 May 1820 & 1 March 1823. Elijah M c Guire late a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension List Roll of the Alabama Agency at the rate of eight dollars per month to commence on the twelfth day of October one thousand eight hundred and twentyseven
Given at the War Office of the United States this twelfth day of December one thousand
Eight hundred and twentyseven Examined and countersigned
J. D. Edwards,
James Barbour Secretary of War

That the deceased pensioner resided in the County of Luskaloosa in the State of Alabama for the space of Twenty four years before his death and that previous thereto he resided in the State of Tennessee
Sworn and subscribed this Everett X M c Guire — 29 th day of April 1844 —
before me
Joshua D. Salmen L.B.
Know all men by these presents that I Everett M c Guire widow of Elijah M c Guire in the County of Luskaloosa and State of Alabama a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint Elijah M c Guire my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in Luskaloosa Co. State of Alabama the balance of said pension from the 4 th day of September 1843, to the 31 st day of December 1843, being the day of his death. Witness my hand and seal this 29 th day of April 1844.
Sealed and delivered in presence of Everett X M c Guire (Seal) for marks.
By Thomas Wiley A. Hughes Joshua D. Salmen L.B.
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO

The State of Alabama } Tuscaloosa County } Be it known that on the 27 th day of April 1844, before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Everett M c Guire before named and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned
Joshua D. Palmer Justice of the Peace
The State of Alabama } Be it known, on the Tuscaloosa County } 29 th day of May 1844 before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Elijah M c Guire Junior the Attorney named in the foregoing power of Attorney and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale transfer or mortgage of the pension or arrears of pension therein authorized to be received by him Sworn and subscribed the day { Elijah M c Guire and year above mentioned
C. Lewis Williams I Read
The State of Alabama } I, Moses M c Guire, Clerk Tuscaloosa County } of the County Court for said County hereby certify that Joshua D. Palmer and C. Lewis Williams are Magistrates as above and that the foregoing Signatures

purporting to be theirs are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of office this 29 th day of May A D 1844
Moses M. Finnis Clerk
Telephone Co. 3rd Q. 1844 B.C. #24
No 6 1848 E. McQuire, Sec. P.M. Co.
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

June 15, 1939
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/MCS
Elijah McGuire, W. 8274
Mrs. Annie N. Collins c/o General Delivery Montgomery, Alabama
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Revolutionary War soldiers, Elijah and Merry McGuire.
Because of the large number of requests for records of Revolutionary War soldiers and the lack of clerical force available for furnishing such information, it has been impossible to comply in full with requests similar to yours. The record of Elijah McGuire is furnished you herein, as found in papers on file in pension claim, W. 8274, based on the Revolutionary War service of this soldier.
Elijah McGuire was born January 19, 1757, in Cumberland County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.
Elijah McGuire enlisted in South Carolina about August 17, 1777, served as orderly sergeant in Captains Uriah Goodwin's and John Buchanan's companies in Colonel William Thompson's Third South Carolina Regiment until he (Elijah McGuire) was taken prisoner by the British when they captured Charleston, South Carolina. Having made his escape, Elijah McGuire enlisted June 4, 1781, and served ten months as sergeant in Captain Philip Waters' Troop of South Carolina Light Dragoons which was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Thomas.
Elijah McGuire married in 1784 or 1785 Everet whose maiden name is not shown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 12, 1827, at which time he was living in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
Tuscaloosa Elijah McGuire died December 31, 1843, in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Everet McGuire, the widow of Elijah, died July 17, 1848, aged about eighty-seven years. She died in Tuskaloosa County and both she and Elijah were buried at John Thomas' on Byler's road sixteen miles north of Tuskaloosa.
Elijah and Everet McGuire had the following children:
John McGuire, aged about seventy in 1856 and then a resident of Tuskaloosa County, Alabama.
Elijah McGuire, Jr., aged about sixty-seven in 1856 and then a resident of Tuskaloosa County, Alabama.
Amos McGuire, born about 1791, lived in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, survived his mother but was dead in February, 1856.
Merry McGuire, aged about sixty-two in 1856 and then a resident of Tuskaloosa County, Alabama.
Williams McGuire, aged about fifty-nine in 1856 and then a resident of Choctaw County, Mississippi.
Polly, aged about fifty-six in 1856 and then a resident of Fayette County, Alabama, and was the wife of John Spears.
Moses McGuire, aged about fifty-three in 1856 and then a resident of Tuskaloosa County, Alabama.
Rhoda Whatley, aged about fifty in 1856 and then a resident of Tuskaloosa County, Alabama.
The soldier's son, Moses McGuire, was Judge of Probate Court in Tuskaloosa County, Alabama, in 1856.
On February 9, 1856, an application was made for the arrears of pension due on account of the service of Elijah McGuire in the Revolutionary War. The pension was allowed for the benefit of the then surviving children (noted above) of the soldier.
This Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1939 June 15. hist. to Mrs. Annie M. Collins MCS
Rey WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8274
Emmett M c Guire
Wid.
Elijah M c Guire
Sergt Rev War
Act: July 22  1848.
Index:—Vol. 66 , Page 21
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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19842
Alabama
Elijah McGuire
of Tuscaloosa in the State of Alabama who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain Buchanan of the regiment commanded by Colonel Thompson in the S. Carolina line, for the term of three years from August 1779 to 1780
Inscribed on the Roll of Alabama at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 12 th day of October 1827
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th of Decr 1827 and sent to the Hon. John McKee House of Representatives
Arrears to 4th of March 1828 $38 19 Semi-ann. all'ce ending
$38-19
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Acts March, 18, 1818, } { and May 1, 1820. }
Letter to S. H. Bacon 27. Decr 1842.
Order to pay. 31. July 1843.
3 rd adu. Feb. 28/56

Alabama Post. Elijah the Guine, a who was a Sergeant of Infantry & Cavalry South Carolina Troops
He died June 7, 1882
10 Days of Cavalry $75.00 14 Days of Infantry 70.00 $145.00
On March 4, 1881 was Dec 31, 1883 when he died, deducting pension payments at $96 per Annum
To James C. Spencer, also son of John the Guine Elijah the Guine & Mary the Guine Polly Spear Rhoda Whately Martha the Guine, cox and also N. L. Agerty the Parent.

Alabama Roll No. 168.
Event of the June, inasmuch as to the fact that she was a pupil of the school.
She left school July 1st '48
$145.00 per annum
Concluded July 1, 1848,
She left school July 1, 1848, when she was
To James C. Spencer, Jr. son of James C. Spencer John C. Spencer Mary C. Spencer, Polly Spencer Rhoda Spencer, & Moses C. Spencer, Jr., children &c.
Wife of John C. Spencer Herb.

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
U. S. Pension Dept Washington
D. C.
Rev. Lollies.

Montgomery Ala June 7, 1939.
U. S. Pension Dept Washington D. C. Gentlemen:
Will you please give me information on the following, if families and children listed. There are my ancestors and I shall appreciate your cooperation. S. Carolina records in State Eight M th Quire 415. Mary D th = Quire 374-375
I am Yours very Truly, Miss Jessie M. Collins Montgomery, Ala P. S. Denise  Sparks .

H.R. Xbr 10 1827.
Sir,
I have just received the enclosed papers which I transmit to you for your decision.
I have the honor to be
respectfully
your Obedient Servant
John McKee
J. L. Edwards Esq.

BANKING HOUSE OF A. L. YERBY & CO.
WASHINGTON Feby 20 th 1856
How I. Minot Comm r of Pensions
Sir
We have your favor of with stated enclosures. We Herewith Enclose the Papers in the case of Elijah M c Guire & Evert M c Guire Widows of said Elijah, claiming increase of Pension in the case of the former & for Pension in the case of the latter, from the 4 th of Mar 1848 to July 17 th 1848 when she died per act Feby 2 nd 1848.
Proof is submitted that said Elijah M c Guire a Serg t of Inf ty & Cav l in the South Carolina Cont t line under Capt s Waters, Comp y of St. Dragoons in Gen l Sumpter's Brigade.
This Service entitles him to Pension of 1456 per Ann from Mar 1 st 1831 to Dec 31 st 1843. when he died, per act June 7 th 1832 less 966 per Ann received by him under act Mar 18 th 1818. You will please issue Certificate to W m C. Spencer adms r payable at Huntsville Ala. Your Tuscaloosa

Early + Action in the case will greatly oblige your Obedt Servt
A. L. Yerby & Co.

10/19482
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER ISSUED FROM GAO

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I Certify, That, in conformity with the Laws of the United States, of the 10th of March 1812, 1. May 1820 81. March 1823
Elijah McGuire — late a Sergeant
_____ in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Alabama Agency, at the rate of eight _____ dollars per month, to commence on the twelfth — day of October — one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this twelfth day of December — one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven.
James P. Kirtland Secretary of War.
Examined and countersigned.
J. S. Edwards

Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office March 1 st 1836
Sir.
Therewith return the papers on which Elizah M c Guire, was inscribed on the Alabama Roll, under Acts of March 18. 1818 & May 1, 1820 at the rate of $96.00 per year enclosed in your letter of the 28 th  ultimo & in reply have to inform you, that he died on the 31 st Dec r . 1843, & his pension has been paid in full to that date, to Everett M c Guire his widow.
Very Respectfully Your H on Serv t
John J. Manning
Auditor.
J. Minot Esq.
Comm te of Pensions.

Warren Office
March 20. 1856.
Gentlemen,
In reply to your letter of the 10 th inst., you are informed that a certificate for the issuance of pension claimed to be due to Everet M c Guire, deceased, the widow of Elijah, since the 10 th of Feb. 1848, cannot be issued until evidence of her marriage prior to 1798 is filed in this office.
There is no direct evidence of the date of that event among the papers in the case, but it is probable that the Family Record referred to may furnish a proof that would be deemed satisfactory. If so it should be sent to this office.
Respectfully,
W. D. Cole
for board
Messrs A. S. Kirby, K.C.
Pursuit

You must certainly have overlooked the proof of Marriage in this case. There is overwhelming proof that she was married in 1785 or '86. We claim only $54 & hope you will issue the Certificate. Yrs by rco.

Brief in the case of Ernest the Quine, dec motion of Eliza Tuscaloosa — County and State of Alabama ,
act
26 Feb. 1848.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Houston pensioned under act June 7, 1832. She died Dec. 31, 1843. Satisfactory evidence of identity and marriage prior to 1832 shown by proof. She died July 17, 1848. An ad ministrator has been appointed and all the requirements of the office complied with. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Prof. York H. Bent.
Examining Clerk.
E. G. Hale

Grief in the case of Eliza M c Guire, de Tuscaloosa County and State of Alabama
act June 7, 1832.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Eliza M c Guire no, pensioned under the Act of March 18, 1818 & May 1, 1820, at $36 per Annum. and no paid at that rate to the day of her death, Dec 31, 1843. She was a Sergeant in Col. Thompson's Regiment of the South Carolina Militia where she was Recd evidence the office. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
She also alleged that she was a Sergeant of Company A Sumpter's Brigade. Record evidence of her months service in that grade has not been produced from the Books of the Comptroller of South Carolina, by her children who have claimed the amount due under the Act of June 7, 1832, a thing which was paid under the Act of 1818, the administration has been appointed etc.
Name and residence of Agent
Messrs Gentry & Co Tuscaloosa
Examining Clerk.
Ebenezer Dyer

Sergt E. McGuire.

Comptroller General's Office Columbia So. Ca:
November 12 th 1855.
This is to certify that you have "a Pay Bill for Capt. Phil n Waters Troop of Light Dragoons commanded by Lieut. Col l John Thomas of Brig e Gen l Sumter's Brigade," on file in this Office that Elijah Magner served as Sergeant ten months in the same commencing June 4 th 1781, and I further certify that the name of Elijah M c Guire appears on the Rolls of the Third South Carolina Continental Regiment, Commanded by Col l W m Moultrie as a Sergeant. For Comptroller Gen l .
(No seal of Office)
Thos P. Walker Deputy Comp Genl

No 9
Everet McGuire, decd.
2 o Feby. 1848
1 yr. 1857
$53.33—
Respectfully collected by the Administrator must be given
3rd and 8th
1 yr. 1857

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Payment to be made at Tuscaloosa Henry Pault by G. H. Dearing, Esq. Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Alabama
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book Vol- ume 3 Page 320 by Clerk.
J. W. Gentry

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 2 nd February 1848, Everett M c Guire deceased, widow of Elijah M c Guire who was a Sergeant in the revolutionary war, was intitled to a pension at the rate of One Hundred and forty five Dollars, per annum, commencing 24 th March 1848, and terminating 17 th July 1848, when she died. _____
And that the amount due, as aforesaid, is payable to James C. Spencer, Administrator, for the benefit of Elijah M c Guire Jr, John M c Guire, Mary M c Guire, Polly Spears, Rhoda Wheatly, Moses M c Guire, and any other now surviving children. _____
Given at the Department of the Interior, this third, day of April, one thousand eight hundred and fifty. S ix
Robert C. Claiborne
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. M. Mitchell
Commissioner of Pensions.

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The State of Alabama I, Mabel M c Guire Judge of Probate Succalouba County for said County, hereby certify that On this 17 th day of July in the year 1887 personally came James C. Spencer and being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he is the Administrator of the Estate of Everett M c Guire deceased. And I further verify that said James C. Spencer is the identical person who executed the written receipt as administrator of said Everett M c Guire and in person to me subscribed before me James C. Spencer and the seal of office annexed thereto the 17 th day of July A D 1887 Mabel M c Guire Judge of Probate

No 9
Forrest McGuire, decd.
20 Feby. 1848
1 yr. 1857
$53.33
No 9
Payment to be made
at
by the
Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
Alabama
3
Forrest McGuire dec'd the Administrator must be given
3 months 1 yr. 1857
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book Vol- ume 3 Page 346 by
J. W. [unclear] Clerk
$53.33
Pension Agency Tuscaloosa.
Received of Monroe Donoho Agent for paying pensions Fifty three Dollars and 33 Cents being for four months and thirteen days pension due me as the administrator of the estate of Forrest McGuire and for the benefit of Elizabeth McGuire Jr. John McGuire & others now surviving children of said Forrest McGuire and
Feby 5. 1857.
James M'Francis Adm
$53.33
WILLIAM H. HARRISON
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No 9
Elijah McGuire (deceased)
7 th June 1832
Tuskaloosa Ala
1 st Dec 1856
Bill. # 25

Payment to be made at Tuscaloosa, — by J. H. Dearing, Esq. Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
Alabama.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E 2 Vol- ume 8. Page 103. by
D. D. [unclear] Clerk. [unclear]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7th June 1832, Elijah McGuire deceased, who was a Sergeant of Infantry and Cavalry in the revolutionary war, was entitled to a pension at the rate of One hundred and forty-five dollars, per annum, commencing 4 th March 1831, and terminating 31 st December 1843, when he died; deducting former payments at the rate of Twenty five dollars per annum, under act 18 th March 1818. _____
And that the amount due as aforesaid, is payable to James C. Spencer, Administrator, for the benefit of John McGuire , Elijah McGuire Jr., Mary McGuire , Polly Spence , Rhoda Whitney , Moses McGuire , and any other now surviving children. _____
Given at the Department of the Interior, this fifth day of March one thousand eight hundred and fifty. W. C. Ward
W. C. Ward Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned. J
J. M. Minor
Commissioner of Pensions.
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$629.20 Tuscaloosa, Ala. March 27 th 1856.
Receiver of James H. Deane, agent for paying pensions Six hundred & twenty nine dollars and twenty four cents, it being the balance of Pension due to the heirs of Elijah McGuire deceased, a Sergeant of Infantry and Cavalry under the act of 7 th June 1832 from the 4 th day of March 1831. to the 31 st day of December 1843. at the rate of forty nine dollars per annum, for which I have signed duplicate receipts
J.C. Spencer Adm r of the Estate of Elijah McGuire decd
The State of Alabama I Moses McGuire, Tuscaloosa County ss Judge of Probate for said County hereby certify that James C. Spencer whose genuine signature appears above is and was at the time of signing the same the administrator of the Estate of Elijah McGuire deceased - as the same appears of record in my office
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 27 th day of March A.D. 1856.
Moses McGuire Judge of Probate
Tuscaloosa, Ala. 1856. Moses McGuire James H. Deane, Agent for paying pensions - being for all accounts due the heirs and

$ Tuscaloosa, Ala. 1856. Received of James H. Deane, Agent for paying preixing dollars and cents - being for a balance due the
$629.92 Tuscaloosa, Ala. March 27 th 1856. Receiver of James H. Deane, a part for paying pension for himself & family nine dollars and cents per month. It being the balance of account due to the heirs of Elijah H. Heflin deceased a sergeant of Infantry and Cavalry under the act of 7 th June 1832 from the 11 th day of March 1851. to the 31 st day of December 1853. at the rate of forty nine dollars per annum, for which I have signed duplicate receipts J. C. Heflin Adminr of the Estate of Elijah H. Heflin deceased The State of Alabama, I Heflin Heflin deceased being only 3 years of age at the time of our being here, early that James H. Heflin when deceased was a sergeant of Infantry and Cavalry under the act of 7 th June 1832, and was at the time of being the same the administration of the Estate of Elijah Heflin deceased - as the said Elijah Heflin was in my opinion for ordinary which I have made out my hands and had of office the 27 th day of March A.D. 1856. Heflin Heflin Adminr

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(BANKING HOUSE) OF A. L. YERBY & CO.
WASHINGTON March 10 th 1856
Hon. J. Minot
Committee of Pensions
Sir
We have your favor of 7 th
inst. with stated enclosures viz Pension Certificate for the Pension of Elijah McGuire of Ala. to 31 st Decr 1843 when he died. The Widow of said McGuire lived up to 17 th July 1848 as proved in the papers of her Husband,
She claimed Pension for her from 4 th Mar 48 to 17 th July 48 when she died, under act 2 nd Feby 1848. If you will examine that act you will find that it is in the spirit of an original one & not altogether a continuance of the act of July 7 th 1838 &c, The Sec y of interior under date of June 6 th 1850 remarks as follows in relation to act of 2 nd Feby 48, "Widows whose husbands lived after 7 th of June 1832 are entitled under this act." This language plainly indicates an original act & shows that those who were not widows at the passage of the act 1838 may apply under act 2 nd Feby 1848
On page 42 Triplett, P. Laws the following language is used relative to the act of 2 nd Feby 48, "Where, however, the widow lived till 29 th July 48 the application is usually made under that act, as it is in some cases more beneficial than this, (act 2 nd Feby 48) This act is therefore more frequently used as a continuance of the acts 7 th July 1838, 3 rd Mar 1843 & 17 th June 1844 than as an original one, In such cases the Widow their representatives claims the benefits of the three specified acts, & that of 2 nd Feby 1848." This shows that if the widow is not entitled to the benefits of the 29 th July 1848 she is to those of 2 nd

1838. 3 rd Mar 1843 & 17 th June 1844 than as an original one, for such cases the Widow & her representatives claim the benefits of the three specified acts, that of 2 nd Feby 1848 . This shows that if the widow is not entitled to the benefits of the 29 th July 1848 she is to those of 2 nd Feby 1848 & we are quite sure that little fractions of Pensions have been allowed under this act when the Widow survived its passage. Page 11. Triplett P. Laws the following language is used, "The acts of 1843 & 1844 are simply continuations of that of 1838, granting no original Pension whatever, no one is, consequently, entitled under them, or either of them who cannot claim under the last mentioned law." This shows that these acts are identical with that of 1838 but not with that of 2 nd Feby 1848.
Only $54. is claimed in this case & it is we think a meritorious & just one. We hope therefore you will be pleased to issue without delay the certificate to the widow Everett M c Guire for her Pension from the 4 th Mar 48 to 17 th July 48 when she died at $145 per annum.
Very Respectfully Yours A. L. Verby & Co

Tuscaloosa Ala. 13 Dec: '42
J. H. Bacon
Rev. N. Clain of Elijah M c Guire
Rec d 21 Dec r 42
Ans. d same day
It was successfully referred to the Comm. of Pensions. The difficulty is in getting a quorum. The Pensions were however deferred until Monday next. 50 T. - 1 - 1/2 the Agency 3 Anderson off - Decm. 21 - 1/2.
W Evans.
to answer as to transfer.
W. Randal

1862
Chicago March 1862
Dear Sir, Peter Wagner Esq. Auditor Treasury Department Washington City D.C.

Luskaloosa December 13 1842
Dear Sir enclosed I send you the pension papers of Elijah McGuire which I wish your attention the pension agent at this place having died. and the agency not being transferred. I resort to this as the only means of securing his pension therefore I hope you will give it your early attention.
It is desired that the agency should be transferred to Mobile after this is attended to.
Your attention to the above will very much oblige Yours
Respectfully S. H. Bacon

The State of Alabama Tuskaloosa County } I Moses M c Guire, Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid hereby Certify that at a regular Term of the County Court began and held for said County on the second Monday in May last past. (being a Court of Record) that Satisfactory evidence was produced to the Court that Everett M c Guire was the widow of Elijah M c Guire a Revolutionary Soldier late of said County deceased and that said Elijah M c Guire deceased died on the 31 st day of December 1843.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 11 th day of June A D 1844
Moses M c Guire, Clerk
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