Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10,281, for Richard Stubblefield, North Carolina

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N.C.
Stubblefield Richard
R 10281
Remain N.C.
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N 35.84 3
Richard Stubbsfield NE
act 7 June 1832
Rejected claims for one term of 3 mos. only.

State of North Carolina.
We it remembered that at a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, (it being a Court of Record,) begun and held for the County of Rockingham and State aforesaid, in Wentworth, on the fourth Monday of November A.D. 1844, the declaration of Richards Stubblefield, (an applicant for a pension under the act of June 7, 1844, the the accompanying examination and Certificates, (on pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8,) being duly, subscribed by D. G. Gurnea one of the acting Justices of our said Court, were presented in open Court, and evidence being adduced that the said applicant, from bodily infirmity, is unable to attend Court, and that his statements on oath are entitled to full credit, and it being made further to appear that he served as stated, It is therefore ordered by the Court that the said declaration, examination and Certificates be approved and made matter of Record, and Certified accordingly. In testimony whereof, I, Thomas B. Wheeler, Clerk of said Court have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of our said Court. Done at Wentworth on the 25 November A.D. 1844.
T B Wheeler C.S.C.

Declaration
of Richard Stubblefield in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of North Carolina § 33.
Rockingham County S.
On this twentieth day of August, A.D. 1844, personally appeared before me D. E. Gwynn, one of the acting Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the County and State aforesaid. Richard Stubblefield of the County of Rockingham and State of North Carolina, aged eighty one years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated:
That he volunteered himself in the service of the United States in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty one, in the N. Carolina Militia under Captain William Bell of Guilford County, N. Carolina, for one term of three months: he volunteered in August or September 1781 (as well as he can recollect) he recollects that it was after the battle of Guilford: That he was marched to Martinsville and from thence to Randolph County, N. C., where

they joined the Regiment under Colonel Smith and General Weatherford and were kept constantly marching toward Wilmington, N. C. until the news reached them that Cornwallis had surrendered after which they were dismissed and returned home to Guilford County where he resided. He has lost his discharge and that he can not recollect the day or the month he entered or left the service, but recollects that it was after the battle of Guilford in 1781, and that it was warm weather when he entered the service, where he continued for three months. that he has no documentary evidence to prove his service, and that he was born and raised in the County of Guilford and State of N. Carolina where he entered the service and where he now resides (the County of Rockingham the County of his present residence being at that time a part of Guilford County)
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of any State. He further declares and makes oath that from the day or year aforesaid bodily infirmity he is unable to attend Court to make his Declaration. Sworn and subscribed
the day and year aforesaid Richard Stubblefield D E Gervant J D

State of North Carolina } S. D. E. Guerrant } one Rockingham County } of the acting Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that Richard Stubblefield whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration is from bodily infirmity unable to attend Court to make his declaration. Given under my hand and seal, this 14 th day of August A.D. 1844.
D. E. Guerrant J.P. Seal
State of N. Carolina } We Thomas Chaney and Rockingham County } Robert Shreve, clergymen residing in Rockingham County, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Richard Stubblefield, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be eighty-one years of age, that he is respected and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that he concurs in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed this 27 th day of August A.D. 1844. } Thomas Chaney } Robert Shreve } D. E. Guerrant J.P.
S. D. E. Guerrant one of the acting Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby de- clare my opinion of the matter, & after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the before mentioned ap- plicant was a Revolutionary soldier and

served as he states. And I further certify, that it appears to me that Thomas Chaney and Robert Snipes, who signed the foregoing certificates are clergy and residents of the County of Rockingham, and that they are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit. Given under my hand and seal, this 27 th day of August 1844. D E Guerrant J.P.
State of North Carolina Rockingham County
I, D E Guerrant, one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State of aforesaid, do certify that I propounded to Richard Shubble whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration the following interrogatories and that he gave the answers annexed thereto:—
1 st Where and in what year were you born?
Ans. I was born within four miles of where I now live, in Rockingham County, at 6 — at the time I entered the service it was a part of Guilford County, at 6 — and was born February the 20 th one thousand seven hundred and sixty three.
2 o Have you any record of your age; and if so where is it?
Ans. I have, and it is in my possession.
3 o Where were you living when called

into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
Ans. I was living where called into service in what is now Rockingham County, but was then a part of Guilford County, at the time I have lived there ever since the Revolution, and live there now.
4 th How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute for whom?
Ans. I volunteered as stated in my declaration.
5 th State the names of some of the regular officers that were with the Troops where you served, such Continental and State Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service.
Ans. I volunteered and marched under Capt. William Bethell all the time (to the best of my recollection) at Amherst we joined the Regiment under Col. Smith and Capt. Wainwright and marched under them till dismissed, as before stated.
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Ans. I received a discharge: It was given by Capt. Wm Bethell and it is now lost or mislaid so that I can not find it.
7 th 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 the truth of your services as a Revolutionary soldier?
Ans. I am known to most if not all the old persons living in my part of the County, to all or most of whom, I presume, I could with safety refer. I will mention, James Rawley, Col. James Watt, Thomas Blackwell, Esq., Dr. Edward J. Woodson and Hon. David S. Reid, and to any body else who knows me.
Sworn and subscribed before
me this 14 day of August A.D. 1844
D. E. Guerrant J.P.
Richard Stubblefield
I further certify that the above subscribed applicant, Richard Stubblefield is a man of high moral standing and of incontestable veracity and that his statements are entitled to the highest credit and that I believe the statements of the applicant to be true. Given under my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned.
D. E. Guerrant J.P.

State of N. Carolina } Rockingham County }
This day personally appeared before me D E Guerrant one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid, Francis B Moore and Wm J Gilliam who after being duly sworn say that they are personally acquainted with the applicant Richard Stubblefield, and that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed this 27 th day of August AD 1844 D E Guerrant J.P.
F B Moore Wm J Gilliam
I certify that the persons whose names are subscribed above are of good standing and that their statements are entitled to credit. Given under my hand and seal, the day and year above mentioned.
D E Guerrant J.P. A. B. [unclear]

State of North Carolina Rockingham County
I Thomas B. Whelan Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid, do certify that the signatures of D. E. Gervant and H. P. Robertson on the foregoing is they stand affixed to the foregoing Declaration, deposition and certificates are both genuine, and that the said D. E. Gervant and H. P. Robertson are and were at the time at the time of signing the same both acting Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid, and that their official acts are entitled to full faith and credit. In Witness whereof I Thomas B. Whelan have signed my name and caused the seal of my office to be affixed. Done at my office in Wentworth on the 24 th August A.D. 1844
T. B. Whelan

I know all men by these presents, That J. Tilghman J. Stubblefield, of the County of Rockingham, and State of North Carolina Executor of the last Will and Testament of Richard Stubblefield, dec d and Admin- istrator on the Estate of Elizabeth Stub- blefield, dec d widow of said Richard, and also as one of the heirs of said Richard and Elizabeth Stubblefield, have constituted and appointed, and by these presents do con- stitute and appoint Mr. J. Tilghman J. Stubblefield of the city of Washington, (D. C. my lin. &), lawful Attorney, irrevocably for me and in my name to receive from the United States the bounty land certificate or Warrant, or Pension Certificate, and all such sum or sums of money due the said Richard Stub- blefield or Elizabeth Stubblefield, or their heirs, on account of the services of said Rich- ard Stubblefield, in the War of the Revolu- tion; or any money or monies which may be due the said Richard or Elizabeth Stubblefield or their heirs, on any account whatever, and to all lawful acts and things therein- touching the premises, hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said Attorney shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in and about the premises.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 30 th day of Dec. 1852.
J. Tilghman J. Stubblefield Ex r of Rich d Stubblefield Adm r of E. Stubblefield

State of North Carolina County of Rockingham ss.
On this 30 th day of December in the year 1852, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Sieghman J. Stubblefield and acknowledged the execution of the within-power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purposes therein set forth, given under my hand the day and year above written.
J. Holdersly J.P.
State of North Carolina County of Rockingham ss.
I, T. B. Wheeler, Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid, do certify that Joseph Holdersly is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of our said Court, the 1 st day of January 1853. T. B. Wheeler Clerk

N o 35.843.
Richard Stubblefield
By  N o .
Rejected
Lit to Hon. D.S. Reid
Sept 12 th 1844
" to same Jury 15 th '45.
10281
Act June 7 th 1842

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
aw
111. 281.
P. O. Richard Arthur Stutfield
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contr.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Memoranda

Richard Stubblefield
Ascertain when and where Stubblefield was drafted or volunteered for the 3 months mentioned in his declaration now on file, and also the names of his officers — His heirs expect to prove additional service. Does he make allusion to any additional service in his old declaration?

House Representatives Washington, Jan 2 o 1845.
Sir,
I enclose you the Declaration of Richard Stubblefield who is an applicant for a Pension under the act of 1832. It was returned to me last fall to have it made a Matter of Record in open Court which has been done. For further proof as to his services I refer you to the Deposition of Nicholas, M c Cauley heretofore filed in your office. You wrote me to apply to the Secretary of State of N. Carolina for the exact time of service. I did so and enclosed his letter in reply to mine on that subject. I do not know where the Militia rolls are to be found. That Mr. Stubblefield is justly entitled to a pension I have not the least doubt. He is a man of as high respectability as any in the County in which he lives. Let me know your decision.
Very respectfully &c.
David S. Reid
Hon. J. L. Edwards

Raleigh 10 th Dec 1844.
Dear Sir
I regret that my business has been so pressing as to prevent my answering your favor of the 4 th instant before this morning. I do not find the name of Rich d Subblifield on the musterrolls, Warrant book, or book of settlements of the accounts of the Officers and soldiers of the Revolutionary War. I have not the Militia rolls, and have no doubt he was a Militia man.
Very respectfully your ob t serv t W. Hill
Hon d David S. Reid.

Reidsville, N. C.
Sept. 3, 1841.
Dear Sir,
I herewith enclose you the Declaration of Richard Stubblefield of this County to draw a Pension under the Act of '32. I have known the old gentleman ever since I could recollect and he stands as fair as any one, and I suppose there is no doubt but what he served as he states. Please examine the papers as soon you can & let me know the result.
I am, very respectfully,
Your obt. Servt.
David S. Reid.
Hon. J. L. Edwards,
Com. of Pensions.
Washington City,
D.C.

N o 35.843.
Richard Stubblefield
N.C.
Act June 9 th 32

State of N. Carolina } Rockingham County }
This day personally appeared before me Chas Strong one of the Justices of the Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid Nicholas McCombins who after being duly sworn says that he is personally acquainted with Richard Stubblefield of the aforesaid County and State who is an applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832
(Here State of the County)
The said Nicholas McCombins says that he served on a tour of three months in the Revolutionary War with the applicant Richard Stubblefield. The said McCombins further states that he and the said Stubblefield volunteered together under Capt William Bethel of North Carolina called Guilford County in the year 1781 at that time but since has been divided and they live in a part called Rockingham the said McCombins states that they marched to Martinsville Guilford County N.C. from thence to Randolph County N.C. then they joined the Regiment under Col. Smith and General Weatherford they then marched on towards Wilmington N.C. The said McCombins further states that himself the said Stubblefield and Capt. William Bethel were in Mesemaco together during the three months tour in the Revolutionary War
Sworn and subscribed } To before me this 28 th of August A.D. 1844 } his Nicholas McCombins mark
Chas Strong J.P.

I J. B. Wheeler clerk of the court of Pleas & quarter Sessions Certify that Charles Strong who designated appears to the foregoing papers as an acting Magistrate for our said county of Nottingham
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of my office & subscribed my name this 28 th day of August A.D. 1844 J. B. Wheeler Clerk of Nottingham County