Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26190, for Robert Knox, South Carolina

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Knox, Robert Miller
W. 26190
B.L.W. 26714-160-55
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Indiana 6171
Robert Knode ---
Switzerian in the State of Indiana who was a priv. in the Comp y commanded by Captain Dose - of the Reg t commanded by Walker - in the W. Va. line for 2 years -
See letter to Hon R. M. Johnson Feb. 10. 1835. Same, Feb 19. 1836 - do. to same, March 23. 1836 -
Inserted on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 80 - Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of Feb y . 1833 and Sept 17 th 1834 at Levi , for  13  2
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1832 120
Remnant, allowance ending March 23 40
160 -
{ Revolutionary Clum. } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book (D) Vol. 9 Page 187 -

3589 Kentucky Nellie Knox - widow of Robert Knox who served in the Revolutiona-
ry war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80. Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 4 th day of February 1854. and sent to
H. J. Abbott. Warsaw Ky.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 175 Vol. a

C. H. Abbott Oct 24/53
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Vol. K 123.2
74. H 81 / Mich. 3/53 Apl. 18/53
Milly Knox wid. of Robert Knox
Rev. J. War.
Recd $ 80.00 per annum.
Ky Feb 53-3589
W. H. G. May 1/56 B. G. D.
PA H
Henry J. Abbott War saw Ky.

Robt Knox
4768.
Direct to Wm. C. Keen. Printer's Retreat, Indiana.
Recorded & Ex d .

(1) In the matter of } An applicant for a pension, under the act of Congress Robert Knox } of June 7, A. D. 1832. Recorded in book A 266 page Edward Patton clerk.
The state of Indiana, Switzerland county, SS:
On this thirteenth day of August A. D. 1832, personally appeared, in open court, before the honorable, the Probate court, of the county aforesaid, being a court of record, Robert Knox a resident of Gallatin county and  Kentucky aged Seventy four years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his said oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of congress, passed the 7th of June, A. D. 1832—that he, the said Robert Knox entered the service of the United States, during the AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR , under the following named officers, and served as herein stated—That he, the said Robert Knox
1. Served in A D 1779 or 1780 in a company commanded by capt. James Knox of Camden district S. C. for about Seventy days 2 in A D 1779 or 1780 in a company commanded by capt. Philip Walker , same district, and served about Seventy days . 3 in A D 1780 in a company commanded by same captain, same district and served four months 4 in A D 1781 in the  Col. Williams com y . forty days .
And, that 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 the agency of any state.
The Court, then propounded the following interrogatories to the said
Robert Knox .
1. Where, and in what year were you born? I was born on the 11 th of April 1758, - In county Antrim in Ireland 2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it? I have no record of my age it was recorded in the family bible which was destroyed in the Revolution 3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war; and where do you now live? I then lived in Camden district South Carolina - Since that time, 2 years in S.C. and for the last forty five or forty seven years in Kentucky - now live in Kentucky 3 miles from 4. How were you called into service; were you drafted—did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom? I substituted for William Miller - was drafted twice and then volunteered several times 5. State the names of some of the Regular officers, who were with the troops where you served; such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. General Sumpter Col. Laurens, Genl. Green, Genl. Marion Col. Williams, Col Henderson and many others among General Moultrie

5. State the names of some of the Regular officers, who were with the troops where you served; such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
General Sumpter Col. Laurens, Genl. Green, Genl. Marion, Col. Williams, Col. Henderson and many others among them General Moultrie
I served as a substitute for William Miller of Camden district South Carolina, in a company of Militia commanded by Capt. James Knox, and I think Alexander Campbell acted as our Lieutenant. David Morrow John McCollom and Sammie Morrow (the said Sammie afterwards) enlisted for Eighteen Months were Privates in the same company. The said company was marched from said Camden district to within five miles of Charleston, S.C. and were stationed there about twenty days. About this time it was expected that Cornwallis would make an attack upon Charleston but he passed on towards Savannah. We were then discharged by order of Gov. Rutledge. There were three or four companies stationed at the same place - the commander's name I have forgotten, but I think Joseph Brown acted as major.
I was drafted in the same district and served in a company of Militia commanded by Capt. Philip Walker for a short time and was then transferred to a company commanded by Capt. Hugh Whitesides (William Miller, the same man for whom I acted as a substitute) acted as Lieutenant and I was appointed and served as first lieutenant, George Kelcey acted as Ensign, Thomas Morrison was a private. We were marched from Camden area and over the Paitillips and from thence to guard

Mills, and continued to guard the same for two weeks - from thence we marched across Coopers river and thence to Orangeburg and served during this tour, about twenty days.
I was drafted, at same place in a company commanded by capt. Philip Walker John Knox lieutenant, Samuel Johnson Ensign, Samuel Blair first sergeant, Colonel Richard Lacey and Major Joseph Brown - Hutchinson was adjutant. We were marched by way of of Mount Corner, near Charleston, to near Santee river and joined Gen. Lincoln's army, and served as a rifleman for four months and ten days, and was discharged by Col. Lacey at Charleston. During this campaign we had a battle with Cornwallis and under Col. Laurens. The colonel was wounded in the arm in this battle. Colonel Simmons commanded the fatigue party. Col. Simmons brother was a major. This battle was the day before Cornwallis went on John's island. I went as a volunteer on James island and served during this tour, about four months.
I enlisted for forty days, while Cornwallis was quartered at the Cross roads, at the big spring on the Saluda road, under orders from Gen. Sumpter in a company commanded by John McClure Lieutenant John Knox and ensign J. Johnson

From the Catawba indian lands we marched to a place called Rocky Mount in Camden district and on a Sabbath Morn- ing had a skirmish with a British Party and then marched across Catawba river and on the next Sabbath morning we had another battle at the Hanging Rock — General Sumpter commanded in chief John Adair, of a member of Congress, was an aid-de-camp, Lacey acted as a Col. I was wounded in this battle by a gun shot in my left knee — The wounded were taken to Charlotte, in N. Carolina, and I continued with the wounded until after Cornwallis moved his army. About this time I was attacked with the jaundice and permitted to go on furlough to an acquaintance's (James Porter, on Fort Creek) until I recovered. I continued at Porter's until I was able to ride when I went with captain William Porter, to the neighborhood of Gilbert's town and continued with him until the 20 th of the next December.
I was drafted again, the next spring, at Camden aforesaid, in a company commanded by capt. Hugh Knox, Lieutenant John Knox and ensign John Miller the sergeant and served as first sergeant. We were marched to Orangeburg S.C. and continued there under

The command of General Hampton for two months, one week and three days.
I volunteered and served in a company commanded by Captain John Turner, to operate against the Tories, and served about four months.
I volunteered in a company commanded by Captain Thomas Hanna and was in the battles of Eutaw Springs and in the siege of Ninety-Six in 1781 . Captain Mills commanded the U. S. troops under whose command I had been placed. After the battle I was despatched by Col. Henderson and others to carry despatches to Governor Rutledge which I delivered to the Governor at Col. Thompson's Old Place, near the junction of Broad and Santee rivers on the road from Kings Mountain to Charleston, S. C.
That he the said Robert Knox, served during said Revolutionary War, under the various commanders, as aforesaid, for the full term of two years and two months,

6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? I had a discharge signed by col. Lacy but have lost it
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. Genl. Jesse Lindsey William Lindsey, Thomas Neal, Lewis Yester and others.
8. Have you any documentary evidence of your services, and do you know of know of any person now living whose testimony you can procure to testify to your services? I have none in my possession but refer you to documents filed in the War Department in Jan. 1825, in my behalf
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid } Robert Knox Edward Patton Clerk.
We James Cox a clergyman, residing in Gallatin county and state of Kentucky and Robert Knox a clergyman residing in Switzerland county, state of Indiana hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Robert Knox who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration—that we believe him to be seventy four years of age—the he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier in the REVOLUTION, and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, } James Cox Edward Patton Clerk. } of Gallatin Co. Ky Robert Knox of Switzerland Co. Ind
And the said Court, do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named Robert Knox was a REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that James Cox who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in Gallatin county and state of Kentucky and that Robert Knox who also signed the same, is a resident in Switzerland county and state of Indiana and is a credible person, and their statement is entitled to credit.
I, EDWARD PATTON, clerk of the Switzerland Probate Court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Robert Knox for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Vevay , this twenty third day of August one thousand, eight hundred and thirty two .
Edward Patton

Washington City Feb. 15 1832
I do hereby certify that I knew Robert Knox (before named) well during the revolutionary war, that I saw him in two or three of the battles he describes, and that I fully believe he did perform the services for which he now asks a pension — I likewise knew all the Officers he names, as having served with or under — He was always reputed a faithful and good soldier and an honest man and firmly believe that his Deposition and Certificate is entitled to full credit — given under my hand the day & date above;
John Adams
Alan by ana

J. A. S.
MINOR CHILDREN.
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CLAIM FOR PENSION.
Amanda Fuller , Applicant.
Guardian of Minors of Robert Knox of Revolutionary War
Co. _____, _____ Reg't
Vols. _____
FILED BY
Geo. Melby Van Pelt
Vernon
Ind
128-C
Printed and for sale by John F. Sheiry, Claim Blank Printer 623 D Street, Washington, D. C.
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Declaration for Pension or for Increase of Pension of Children Under Sixteen Years of Age.
State of Kentucky , County of Carroll , ss:
ON THIS 21 day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and 97 personally appeared before me Justice of the Peace of the Justice Court a COURT OF RECORD within and for the County and State aforesaid Amanda Fuller
(If application is made through guardian insert name of guardian, adding "guardian of," and then give names of minors. If minors apply in their own names insert names of claimants.)  Amanda Melvina Fuller (nee Knox)
resident of Northville , County of Carroll , State of Ky aged Sixty Seven years, respectively, who, being duly sworn according to law, make the following declaration in order to obtain the pension provided by Act of Congress for children under sixteen years of age. That she  he the legitimate child
of Robert Knox who is  was enlisted under the name of Robert Knox at Charlstown Ky. on the _____ day of _____ A. D.
2  Date of enlistment & Co or Regt Unknown in the war of 1861 , who died 3  October 3rd 1836
Wounded in knee at Lewisburg and cause of death was from the effects of said wound at Fort McCallin Ky. on the 3rd day of Oct A. D. 1836
and who bore at the time of his death the rank of _____, in 4 Co  Regt. that he left a widow surviving 5  who died on the 26 day of Feb. 1861, never having remarried,
that the above-named 6  the only surviving legitimate child of Robert Knox who were under sixteen years of age at the time of his death.
of whom Mildred Anne Knox died March 21-1864  Margaret Jane Knox died Oct 7th 1880  Robert Knox died July 1881  Angeline Knox living that said children were the issue of soldier, as follows, the dates of their birth being as herein after stated:
 Mildred Anne , of soldier by Robert Knox , born March 19 1819  Amanda Melvina , of soldier by Robert Knox , born Sept 30 1824  Angeline , of soldier by Robert Knox , born June 25 1817  Robert , of soldier by Robert Knox , born Feb 17 1821  Margaret Jane , of soldier by Robert Knox , born July 27 1827  _____, of soldier by _____, born _____ 18_____  _____, of soldier by _____, born _____ 18_____ 
That the mother was married under the name of Mildred Buchanan the wife of Robert Knox to 8  Robert Knox (said soldier), there being no legal barrier to such marriage; that the said children have not aided or abetted the rebellion; and that no prior application has been filed 9  the claimant but the said widow drew pension for herself but not for claimant. Her certificate was no. _____  She hereby also applies for her father's accrued pension, due him when he died. that declarant hereby appoint 10  Geo. Melby Van Belt of Deer Lodge, Ind. her attorney to prosecute the above claim; that her Post Office address is Northville Carroll Co. Ky
John L. Knapp Wm. Page (Two persons who can write sign here.)
Amanda Melvina Fuller (nee Knox) (Signature of Claimant.)

Also personally appeared John F. Kemper residing at Winchester Ky. and Mary Burge residing at Winchester Ky. , persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn according to law, say that they were present and saw Amanda Melvina Fuller
the claimant sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe from appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and that they have no interest in this claim.
John F. Kemper Mary Burge (If Affiants sign by mark, two persons who can write, sign here.)
Amanda Melvina Fuller her mark (Signature of Affiants.)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this _____ day of _____
A. D. 18_____, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, &c., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words _____ erased, and the words _____ added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim
Certificate on file to cover date of application. Law Division B
E. W. Burge (Official Signature.) J. P. G. L. (Official Character.)
[L. S.]
See these Instruc- tions.
 1. "Was enlisted," "drafted," or otherwise, as the case may be.  2. State company and regiment, if in the army; or vessel, &c., if in the navy.  3. State nature of wounds and all circumstances attending them, or the disease and manner in which it was incurred, in either case showing soldier's death to have been the sequence.  4. "In the service aforesaid," or otherwise.  5. If widow survive so state, giving her name, and date of her death or other facts divesting her title.  6. If any have died, state date of death.  7. State names of children and of their mothers, and dates of birth.  8. If more than once married so state, giving name and dates and parties officiating.  9. If either soldier, widow, or guardian of children have previously applied, so state, giving date and number of application.  10. If guardian applies, declaration must be signed by guardian. If minors are over age, and apply in their own name, declaration must be signed by each applicant. 

State of Kentucky Gallatin County ss Oct
Be it Remembered, that on this ninth day of January A.D. One thousand eight- hundred and fifty four, personally appeared before me Albert G Craig Presiding Judge of the Gallatin Coun- ty Court in Open Court. Mrs. Milley Knox, a resident of the said County of Gallatin and State of Kentucky aged Sixty two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, on her oath makes the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the Act of Congress approved February 3 rd 1853, entitled "an act "to continue half pay to certain "widows and orphans" That she is the widow of Robert Knox deceased who was a soldier of the Revolution- ary War, and a Revolutionary pen- sioner of the United States by reason of his said service in said war. She further states that she cannot now tell the exact time, or place of the services of her said deceased husband, nor the names of the Officers under whom he served. She however says that her said deceased husband in his life time drew a pension of either eighty or ninety six dollars per year, from the 4 th day of March 1831, until the 4 th day of Sept. or March before

his death. She therefore refers to the papers on file in the pension office in the application of her deceased husband the said Robert Knox for pension - for the time place. and names of the officers under whom he served as also for the amount of pension received by him in his life time and as far as may be necessary She makes said papers a part hereof and asks that they may be taken and considered ac- cordingly -
She further declares that she was married to the said Robert Knox acc d on the 17 th day of July A.D. 1817. in the County of Franklin and State of Kentucky. by the Rev William Hickman. Jr. a Minister of the Baptist Church. and that her said husband died in the County of Gallatin and State of Kentucky on the third day of October 1836.
That her name before her marriage with the said Robert Knox. was Milley Bohannon. And that since the death of her said husband the said Robert Knox she has, and still remains unmarried and his widow.
John Holbrook
Milley her Knox mark
Sworn and subscribed before me in open

2 Court by the said Milley Knox this ninth day of January AD 1852. And I further Certify that I believe the said Milley Knox to be the widow of the said Robert Knox and who I believe was a pensioner as aforesaid. And I fur- ther Certify that I have no interest in the result of said Milley Knox's Application for pension. And that I am neither directly nor indirectly engaged in its pro- secutions. Given under my hand as Presiding Judge of the Gallatin County Court - the day and year last aforesaid. A. G. Craig P. J.
Know all men by these presents: that I Milley Knox of the County of Gallatin and State of Kentucky. Have this day nominated constituted and appointed, and by these presents do nominate con- stitute and appoint Henry J. Abbott of Warsaw, Gallatin County Kentucky, my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to ask for and and receive from the General Gov- ernment the Pension Certificate to which I may be entitled as widow of Robert Knox who who was a Revolutionary pensioner. Witness my hand

This 9 th day of January AD 1834 at John Holmden Milley my Knox
Subscribed and acknowledged before me by Milley Knox this 9 th day of January AD 1834. A. G. Craig Clerk
State of Kentucky Gallatin County ss. Be it Remembered that on this 9 th day of January AD 1834. personally appeared before me Albert G. Craig Pre- siding Judge of the Gallatin County Court in open Court. Elyan H Jacob aged 43 years a resident of the County and State aforesaid, and known to me to be a man of Credibility, who being first duly sworn according to law says that he was well acquainted with the late Robert Knox of Gallatin County Kentucky in his life time. And that he was, and is, well ac- quainted, with his then wife now widow, Milley Knox. He further says that he knew the said Robert and Milley Knox for several years before the death of the said Robert which event took place in the County of Gallatin and State of Kentucky some time in the fall.

3 } of the year as official. Now remem- ber and believes of 1836. The said Robert and Milley his wife resided in the said County of Gallatin for several years before his death and raised a large family of children in said County. And when the said Milley Knox has continued to reside since the death of her said husband. until the present time.
Affiant for the States that he knew the said Robert Knox. now deceased in his life time to be a Revolutionary pensioner. and before his death for a few years drew some 40. or 48 dollars half yearly from the United States as a pension for his Revolu- tionary services. Affiant knows nothing of the services of said Robert Knox in the Revolutionary war. other than from hearsay. he said Robert was always since affiant knew him - reputed and known in the neighborhood as a Revolutionary Soldier. And as such was known to receive a pension as aforesaid in the last part of his life.
Affiant for the States. that he knows the said Milley Knox. who this mor- ning made her declaration in the Gallatin County Court. for the pur- pose of obtaining a pension to be the widow of the said Robert Knox and who was a Revolutionary pensioner in his life time as aforesaid.

affairs for the States that he has no interest in the result of said Milley Knox's application for pension neither directly nor indirectly.
And for the Quits not-
{A. G. Craig}
Subscribed and sworn before me in open Court. This said ninth day of January 1854 by the said Elijah H. Jacobs. And I further Certify that I have no interest in the result of Mrs Knox's application for pension. And am not engaged in its prosecution neither di- =rectly nor indirectly.
A. G. Craig
State of Kentucky Gallatin County } Ques- Be it also remembered that on this ninth day of January A.D. 1854. per- sonally appeared before me Albert G Craig Presiding Judge of the Gallatin County Court in open Court James H. Sale - aged 60 years a resident of the said County of Gallatin and known to me to be a man of Credibility - who being first duly sworn according to Law. Says that

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he was well acquainted with the late Robert Knox of Gallatin County Kentucky in his life time - And that he was and is well acquaint- -ed with his then wife now widow Mrs Milley Knox. He further states that he knew the said Robert, and Milley Knox for about 15 years before the death of the said Robert Knox who died in the County of Gallatin State of Kentucky some- -thing near or about 18 years ago - the precise time not now remem- -bered by affiant - He further states that said Robert Knox and Milley Knox his wife resided in the County of Gallatin for several years before said Robert died - And that the said Milley Knox his widow with several of their children have contin- -ued to reside ever since the death of the said Robert - Affiant further states that he knew the said Robert Knox now deceased in his life time to be a Revolutionary Pensioner and for the few last years of his life drew a pension half yearly from the United States the precise amount of which affiant cannot now state Affiant knows nothing personally of the Revolutionary services of the said Robert Knox. he however states that since his acquaintance with

the said Robert Knox he was always reported a Soldier of the Revolu- tionary war. And which affair is always believed to be the fact. Affiant further states that he knows the said Milley Knox who this mor- ning made her declaration in the Gallatin County Court for the purpose of obtaining pension to be the widow of the said Robert Knox who was a Revolu- tionary Pensioner as aforesaid. Affiant further states that he has no interest in the result of said Milley Knox's application for pen- sion. neither directly nor indi- rectly. - And further saith not. — Jas H Sale
Subscribed and sworn to before me in open Court by the said James H. Sale.
And I further certify that I am not directly nor indirectly interested in in the application of Mrs Knox for pension. - And am not engaged in any way in its prosecution Given under my hand this 9th day of January AD 1854
A. G. Craig P.H.

State of Kentucky Gallatin County 30 Oct.
I John L. Robinson, Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County of Gallatin and State of Kentucky as aforesaid do hereby certify that the Hon Albert G. Craig, whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration of Mrs. Milley Knox, the acknowledgment of Power of Attorney by said Milley Knox and the affidavits of Mr. Elijah H. Jacobs and Jane H. Dale - is, and was, at the time of signing the same Presiding Judge of the Gallatin County Court, in and for the County of Gallatin and State of Kentucky, duly commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized by law to administer oaths and that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit.
And I further certify that said County Court is a Court of record. And that I have no interest in the result of Mrs. Milley Knox's application for pension. And that I am not engaged in its prosecution either directly or indirectly.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & offered the Seal of said County this 11 th day of January A.D. 1854.
J. L. Robinson 6966

Wiley Knox. Application for Pension
Presented By H. J. Abbott. of Warsaw, Kentucky Jan'y 1854

The Marriage between Robt Knox and Milley Bohannon was performed Seventeenth July eighteen hundred and Seventeen
Wm Hickman Junr
State of Kentucky ss
I Alexander H Pennick Clerk of the County Court for the County of Franklin, do hereby think the above is truly Copied from the Records of my office. and I do further certify that William Hickman Jr is a regular ordained Minister of the Gospel as also appears from the records of my said office (Baptist)
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name as clerk and affixed my official Seal this twelfth December one thousand eight hundred fifty three
A H Pennick Clerk Franklin County Court

Country Land Claims of Wiley Knox.
act. Mar 3 rd 1833.
Revolutionary War.
7H. H 81
Presented by Henry G. Abbott. of Warsaw. Kentucky.

State of Kentucky Gallatin County } set
On this 10 th day of April A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Mrs. Milley Knox, aged 63 years, a resident of the County of Gallatin and State of Kentucky, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Robert Knox deceased, who was a soldier of the Revolutionary war. She is unable now to state the time and place of her said husband's service. But states that he was in his life time a Revolutionary pensioner and drew $80. per annum as a pension. She refers to the papers and evidences on file in the Pension office, in the application of her said deceased husband, for pension for the time, place and office under whom he served for the evidences thereof. She further states that as widow of said Robert Knox, she is now a widow pensioner of the United States, and that by virtue of a pension Certificate now in her possession dated the 4 th day of February 1854, and signed R. McLellan, Secretary of the Interior. She draws the sum of $80. per annum. Said pension Certificate is also endorsed. "Recorded in the pension office on the Roll of Pensioners under act. February 3 rd 1833. page 175. Vol. II. R. L. Gittz, Clerk". She refers to her application for pension forwarded to the pension office January 1854. for the evidence of her marriage and death of said Robt. Knox. She makes said she has a part hereof as far as may be necessary to obtain the evidence aforesaid.
She further states that she was married to the said Robert Knox, in Franklin County Kentucky on the 17 th day of July A.D. 1817 by one Wm. Hickman, a Minister of the Baptist Church.

and that her name before her said marriage was Milley Bohanan. that her said husband died in Gallatin County, Kentucky, on the 3 rd day of October A.D. 1836. and that she is now a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855.
She hereby appoints Henry J. Abbott of Warsaw Kentucky her true and lawful attorney to prosecute this her claim for land, to receive a Certificate or Warrant therefor when issued, and to do all other acts necessary and proper in the premises.
attest
Milley H. Knox Mark
David Huston
We Eguilla D. Jacobs, and Roger Robinson, residents of the County of Gallatin and State of Kentucky - upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Mrs Milley Knox in our presence, and acknowledged that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be - we also further state that we knew the said Milley Knox in the life time of said Robert Knox, now dec d and knew them to live together as, and were reputed man and wife of which we never had a doubt; we further state that said Robert Knox was always known to us that is in the latter part of his life as a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States - that he died in the County of Gallatin many years ago, time of his death not now recollected as to the month or year but believed by us to be about the time stated in the foregoing declaration to wit - October 1836. We further state that we have known said Milley Knox since the death

of the said Robert Knapp, and we know that she has remained, and now is unmarried and the widow of said Robert Knapp dec d . and further that we have no interest in the result of the foregoing application for County Dands.
E. J. Jacobs Roger Robinson
The foregoing declaration and affidavits were sworn to and Subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify, that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents; herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
David Huston J.P.
State of Kentucky
Gallatin County ss
I Hiram Baccarin, Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that David Huston, Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavits were made and acknowledged, and who has there- unto Subscribed his name, is and was at the time of so doing a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn - and that his Signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County Court at Paris, this 11 th day of April A.D. 1853.
Hiram Baccarin
Clerk

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
July 13,,1926.
Mrs. H. E. Ford 497 Montgomery St Portland, Ore.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 26190 , it appears that Robert Knox was born April 11, 1758 in County Antrim, Ireland .
While residing in Camden District, South Carolina, he served two years and two months, as follows-
As a private in Captain James Knox's Company of Militia under Major Joseph Brown, for seventy days, the year not stated.
In 1779, seventy days as First Sergeant under Captains Philip Walker and Hugh Whitesides; and in same year in Captain Philip Walker's Company, under Colonel Lacey, and was in the battle of Coosawatchie; and on James Island, as a private about four months, no officers stated.
He served for forty days under Captain John McClure and Colonel Lacey, was in the battle of Rocky Mount, and battle of Hanging Rock, where he was wounded in the left

knee by a gunshot, and was furloughed until December 20, of that year.
The next spring, two months, one week and three days, in Captain Hugh Knox's Company, under General Sumpter; and about four months in Captain John Turner's Company.
In 1781, in Captain Thomas Hanna's Company, and was in the battle of Eutaw Springs, and served under Captain Mills at the Siege of Ninety-Six, after which he carried despatches to Governor Rutledge.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, while a resident of Gallatin County, Kentucky, three miles from Vevay, Indiana. He died October 3, 1836 in Gallatin County, Kentucky.
Soldier married July 17, 1817 in Franklin County, Kentucky, Milley Bohannon. She was allowed pension on her application executed January 9, 1874, while living in Gallatin County, Kentucky, aged sixty-two years. She died February 26, 1881.
Children are referred to, the following names are mentioned-
Angeline born June 25, 1817. Mildred Ann " March 19, 1819, died March 21, 1864 Robert " February 17, 1821, died July -- 1884 Margaret Jane " July 27, 1827, died October 7, 1880 Amanda Melvina " September 30, 1829, married -- Fuller.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

ORIGINAL PENSION OF MINOR CHILDREN.
War of 1776
Amanda M. Knox now Fuller Robert Knox
Child of Rank, Pirate Company, S. Ga. Vol. Regiment, War of 1776.
Residence of Guardian, child Canoe County, and State of Ky. Post Office, Wallville, Canoe Co. Ky. Rate, $_____ per month, commencing _____, 18____, and and two dollars a month additional for each child, as follows:
  By former marriage. { Born, _____, 18____ } Commencing _____, 18____   { Sixteen, _____, 18____ }   { Born, _____, 18____ } " _____, 18____   { Sixteen, _____, 18____ }   By last marriage. { Born, _____, 18____ } " _____, 18____   { Sixteen, _____, 18____ }   { Born, _____, 18____ } " _____, 18____   { Sixteen, _____, 18____ }   By last marriage. { Born, _____, 18____ } " _____, 18____   { Sixteen, _____, 18____ }   { Born, _____, 18____ } " _____, 18____   { Sixteen, _____, 18____ }   By last marriage. { Born, _____, 18____ } " _____, 18____   { Sixteen, _____, 18____ }   { Born, _____, 18____ } " _____, 18____   { Sixteen, _____, 18____ } 
Amanda M. M rs 5/97 Van Pelt Claim rejected while
Sept 31 1829 Sept 29 1845
Payments on all former certificates covering any portion of same time to be deducted. All pension to terminate _____, 18____, date of _____
RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY:
Name George W. Van Pelt Fee $ _____ Agent _____ to pay. P. O. Evansville, Indiana Articles filed _____, 18____
APPROVALS:
Submitted for Ref. April 15 , 1897 Louis B. White , Examiner.
Approved for Rejection on the ground that Approved for _____; death resulted from there is no law granting pension to children of soldiers of the Rev. War. due to which has been legally accepted,
D. P. Peters, Apr. 17 , 1897 Legal Reviewer. _____, 18____, Medical Reviewer. _____, Re-Reviewer. _____, Medical Referee.
DATES SHOWN BY PAPERS.
Enlistment, in , 1776 Minor's app. filed, April 23 , 1897. Muster into rank, _____, 18____ Guardian appointed, none , 18____ Discharge, Served two years , 18____ Claim completed, " , 18____ Death, October 3 , 1836 Former marriage, see widow's claim Invalid app. filed, in , 1832 Death of former wife, _____, 18____ Invalid pension paid to not shown , 18____ Last marriage, _____, 18____ Widow's app. filed, in , 1854 Death or re-marriage of widow, Feb. 26 , 1869 Widow paid to not shown , 18____
Suprs of Mark, No. M. C.
Reject as the children of a Rev. War soldier have no title to pension. See ruling Cl. 3589 F. 26.190

HISTORY OF ATTORNEYSHIPS.
1st appointment..... , 18 Name and P. O. .... By ..... Recognized, or why not ..... 2d appointment ..... , 18 Name and P. O. .... By ..... Recognized, or why not ..... 3d appointment ..... , 18 Name and P. O. .... By ..... Recognized, or why not .....

Warsaw Kentucky
Jan'y 11 th 1854
Com d of Pensions.
Sir Enclosed I forward to Your Office the Application of Mrs Milley Knapp - widow of Robt. Knapp ac d for Pension on her services, and believing that the case, by reference to papers on file in Your Office will be fully and satisfac- -torily made out. - with the expectation of receiving at an early day the Cer- tificate of Mrs Knapp.
I Remain Respectfully
Yours & H. J. NOBLE
Atty for Mr Knapp -

Brief in the case of
Willey Knox, widow of Robert, County and State of Kentucky act 5 February 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband pensioned Act 1842, §80. pr. ann., Mandate proved by record & parol evidence. Identity of parties proved by credible witnesses.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
A. J. Shell Warsaw Ky.
W. H. Lee Examining Clerk.

Warsaw Kentucky
April 17 th 1855.
Com d of Pen Points
Enclosed will find a Declaration of Mrs. Milley King for Bounty Dues - upon if you please enclose same and to Yours & J. J. WHITE

Nashville Kentucky May 26 th 1856.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
The application of Mrs. Milley Knox, No 74481. for Bounty Land, under the act of Mar 3 1855 having heretofore been suspended because the Revolutionary service of Robert Knox (her deceased husband) does not appear of record in your office.
She now respectfully asks that her said application may be reconsidered. Having been advised that a recent enactment of Congress applies at least to some extent with the positive requirement of "record evidence" And supposing that ample and satisfactory proof of her said husband's service will be found in his application for pension which was granted him - and by virtue of which she herself is a pensioner. And supposing herself entitled to the Bounty Land.
Respectfully Milley Knox
By H. J. Abbott Atty

Feb 18
Thurs Feb 19. 1830
Col.
J. A. Church
W. R. Johnson W. R.
Tamias office
Washington

Have you had any papers in relation to the within applicant. If I understand him he wants to draw his Pension from Indiana If he is a pensioner ans? the point above Jollye
A. Johnson
Please deliver the within

No 4161
Kentucky
Millie Knox widow of Robert Parr.
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Adm of 80. pr. ann, from 3 Feb. 1853.
H. J. Abbott Warsaw Ky
at 3, February 1853.

26,714
160 acres

2036 P. M. H.
Feby. 1. 1834
Please certify date of Robt. Knox's death at 1832, Indiana, $80 pr ann.
Respr
A. Pralao
Comm.
J. Burt Esq. 3rd atty
Robert Knox. At 1832 $80 per annum. Paid to 11 Sept 1836, no death
J. Burt Executor

State of Tennessee Bedford county I here by certify that I have been acquainted with Robert Knoe aged about 72 years my acquaintance with him was from he was eleven years of age until long since the revolution war I was in the war of the Revolution and has no hesitation in saying believe that he was in the army as a soldier of the revolution but at this time does not recollect of seeing him there altho I have often heard that he was a revolutioner and in my acquaintance the said Knoe was considered a man of truth and credibility
Sawonne to and subscribed before me this 12 of August 1832
James Morrow Jr
his Isaac D. Coffey mark

The State of Tennessee Beckford County ss
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace, in and for said county, Sammie Knox, aged about eighty years, of the county aforesaid who after being duly sworn deponeth and saith that he is well acquainted with Robert Knox who now resides in Gallatin county, State of Kentucky - that he was acquainted with said Robert during the whole of the last American Revolutionary War. That said Robert Knox, served several tours of duty, in the militia of the state of South Carolina - and he has no hesitation in saying that said Robert Knox, served as a soldier, in said Revolution for the full term of at least two years - This de- ponent further saith that said Robert Knox was wounded in the left at the battle at a place called the "Hang- ing Rock," in South Carolina, also at the battle of the Blackstock the said troops were, at said battle under the general com- mand of General Sumpter, John Adair, of Kent. Now a member of Congress, acted as an aid-de-camp to the general - and that

that Col. Lacey commanded the regiment of Militia from Camden district S. Carolina that Col. John McElroy was killed in the and for the battle of battle of the Hangar rock, and disarmed parties Suffolk not
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th 12th August AD 1832, and I certify that John Lacey is a credible person within the law
James M c More — Justice of the Peace
State of South Carolina I James M c More Clerk of the Court of Sessions and Quarter Sessions for the County of Berkeley and do hereby certify that James M c More Esq. before whom the foregoing certificate of Samuel (Knox) was sworn to is now and was at the date thereof an active justice of the peace in and for Berkeley County duly qualified and qualified as such, and that the signature of said James M c More above is genuine
My commission as Clerk of said Court expires on the 13th day of August A.D. 1832 J. M c More

India
4768-
$80 per arm
2

House of Representatives Feby 21. 1833.
Sir,
I have received the enclosed application of Robert Knapp for a pension, corrected & amended as required by the Department. Having myself personal knowledge of the service of the of the applicant & believing him justly entitled to a pension, as in his declaration I have appended a certificate to that effect, and should have called in person to see you on the subject, had my state of health permitted - I beg leave to call your early attention to this case - I am aware of the press of business in your Office. This however is a single case, already examined, & requiring, but little time to be finally disposed of. Have the goodness to advise me of the result.
I am, very respectfully Your ov. Servt John Adair
To J. L. Edwards Esq.
Pension Office

Printer's Retreat, Indiana Jan. 29. 1833.
Sir,
I have been requested to enclose the application of Robert Knox for a pension, under the act of June 7 1832, to your care. A is a brief of the objections made by the department to the formality of his papers B is his ans r to questions I. II. III and V. In the brief, you will discover a negative answer has been given to the XIV question - James Morrow J. P. certifies as to the credibility of Saml. Knox. To supersede the necessity of a second journey to Tennessee - Mr. Robert Knox suggests that you can testify to his service, for two years and upwards during the Revolutionary War - If you can do so, you will render him a great service as he is very feeble and in indigent circumstances. Perhaps the members from Tennessee, to which Bedford county is attached, can certify as to the character of Isaac Soff. Your attention to the above will confer a favor on your ob t serv t
William C. Keen
Gen. Adair

The State of Indiana Switzerland county ss.
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a father of the peace within and for the county aforesaid Robert King of lawful age, who after 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 recollections he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades.
1. For two months and six or ten days, as a private - a substitute for Wm Miller 2. For two months and six or ten days, as a first sergeant. 3. For four months and eight or ten days, as a private rifleman 4. For three months certain but I believe for four months as a private 5. For forty days as a private 6. For seven months as a private 7. For two months, one week and three days as a private 8. For three months and three weeks and a day, as a private 9. Two months and nine days, as a private and that the estimate he always made was that he served in all twenty-six months, during the Revolutionary war and more, besides various short tours. For such service he claims a pension.

and the said Robert Knox, further swears that the reasons why he made applica- tion to the court in Spitzland county, Indiana and not in Galtatin co. H. are, that he resides within three miles of Vevay Indiana, and about eleven or twelve miles from Port-William = that some of his children reside in Vevay, with whom he spends considerable of his time = that he is acquainted with all the old settlers about Vevay and has little or none with the citizens of Port William = that he has resided in the neighborhood of Vevay, for the last seventeen years and further saith not,
Robt Knox
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Fifteenth day of December 1832.
Samuel Beal Justice of the Peace

State of Indiana  Switzerland County  S.S. I. Edward Patton Clerk of the Circuit Court within and for said County. do hereby certify that Samuel Beal Esquire before whom the foregoing aff- -idavit was, sworn to and subscribed is an acting Justice of the peace within and for said County, duly commis- -ioned and sworn into Office, authorized by law to administer oaths that the signature above is in the proper hand writing of said Justice and genuine. And that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such.
In Testimony whereof I do here- unto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court at Vevay this Fifteenth day of December A D 1832.
Edward Patton C lerk

Census, Reg. 25480 1914 Mch. 28. Hist. to Mrs. B. F. Brown. F. 1921 Nov. 7. Hist. to Mrs. John C. Cum- ingham. 1926 July 13 - Hist. to Mrs. H. E. Bond (cont.)
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26,190
Willie Knox
Widow of Robert Knox
Prim. Rev. Wm.
Act Feb 31, 1923
Index: Vol 1, Page 409
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No. 25480
L. C. White, Ex'r.
OLD WAR WIDOW.
Amanda M. Knox now Fuller Worthville - Carroll Co Ky Minor of Robert Knox Revolutionary War
Died at
Oct 3-1836
No Duh. other claim.
Off. Mil. File # 26190; 64 # 3587
Apr 7, 1897. Simmons Clerk.
Application filed:
April 3, 1897.
Attorney:
Geo. Welby Van Pelt
P. O.
Vevay Indiana
1897 Apr 7 Chas & atty G W V P notified 3
May 5/97 Belmont and Van Pelt in part as to rejection which

(THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY)
Rev. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Commissioner of Pensions: Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: kindly inform me if
Robert Knot (son of James Knox of Ireland later of S. Carolina) who enlisted in the Revolutionary War - fought there - was wounded at Cowpens - married Elizabeth Bell after the war - and moved from Charleston S.C. or near there to Crab Orchard or Chester Co., Ky. then to Frankfort Ky. then to Gallatin Co. Ky. - was never a pensioner. I am trying to clear a DAR line. I have a fine family line but it won't go. I am searching for proofs - very interested. Mrs. F. Brown Mar. 7 606 Washington Ave Wilmette Ill.

Com. of Pensions 17 Nov. Bureau of Pensions, War Department,
828 Coluy St. Shelbyville, Ky.
Oct. 15 - 1921
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Please particulars of the services of Robert Knor in the Revolutionary war. He lived at the time, and enlisted at or near Charleston, S.C. , and died in Kentucky. Inscription on his monument says he was in above war, and we know he barned a bullet in knee from battle of Cowpens. Very truly, Mrs. John C. Cunningham.

sol. & wid. both found dont count rejected memo

or John Wigant

Rev. War Section.
March 28, 1914.
Mrs. B. F. Brown.
606 Washington Avenue,
Wilmette, Ills.
Madam:
In response to your communication dated the 17" instant you are advised that the papers in claim W. File No. 26.190. show that Robert Knox was allowed pension on his application executed August 13. 1832. at which time he resided in Gallatin County, Kentucky, three miles from Vevay, Indiana.
He stated that he was born April 11. 1758. in County Antrim, Ireland, and resided in Camden District, South Carolina when he served in the Revolutionary War under various commands for two years and two months, as follows.
Enlisted as a Private in Captain James Knox's company of militia under Major Joseph Brown, and was stationed near  Charleston, South Carolina. 70 days.
Drafted in 1779. and served as 1st Sergeant under Captains Philip Walker and Hugh Waitesides. 70 days.
Drafted in 1779. as 1st Sergeant in Captain Philip Walker's company under Colonel Lacey, and was in the battle in  which Colonel Laurens was wounded (Coosawhatchie); served 4 months and 10 days.
Volunteered on James Island and served about 4 months.

Enlisted under Captain John McClure and Colonel Lacey, was in the battle of Rocky Mount, and battle of Hanging Rock in which he sustained gunshot wound of left knee and was furloughed until the 20th of the next December.
Drafted the next Spring, 1st Sergeant in Captain Hugh Knox's company, stationed at Orangeburg, South Carolina, under General Sumpter; 2 months 1 week and 3 days.
Volunteered in Captain John Turner's company and served about 4 months.
Volunteered in 1781, in Captain Thomas Hanna's company, was in the battle of Hutaw Springs, and served under Captain Mills at the Siege of Ninety-six, after which he carried despatches from Colonel Henderson and others to Governor Rutledge at Colonel Thompson's on the road from Kings Mountain to Charleston, South Carolina.
There is no reference to the battle of Cowpens.
He married in Franklin County, Kentucky, July 17, 1817 , Milley Bohannon; he died in Gallatin County, Kentucky, October 3, 1836, and she was allowed pension on her application executed January 9, 1854, at which time she was sixty-two years of age and a resident of Gallatin County aforesaid.
There is no reference to a former wife.
She d. Feb 26 - 1861

Children.
Angeline - - - born June 25, 1817 . alive in 1897. Mildred Anna - - - - " March 19, 1819, died March 21, 1864 Robert - - - - " February 17, 1821, died July -- 1884 Margaret Jane -- " July 27, 1827, died October 7, 1880. Amanda Melvina " September 30, 1829, alive in 1897. married - -- Fuller.
Very respectfully,
G. M. Saltzberger.
Commissioner.
Battle of Shiloh... ... ... ... ...

Portland Oregon. April 25 - 1926
Pension Department, Washington D. C.
Sir:-
Could you please give me any information in regard to a Robert Knapp, a Revolutionary War Veteran, who was supposed to have died, Oct. 3 rd 1936, age 79 years. at Ghent, Kentucky. Was wounded at the battle of Corpus Christi.
This is the only information we have in regard to Mr. Knapp. Enclosed you will please find self addressed envelope for reply. Thanking you for same
I am yours truly Mrs. H. E. Ford 497 Montgomery St., Portland, Or.