Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 1,0180, for Hugh Knox, South Carolina

SERVICE
S. 6
Knox, Hugh Janet
NUMBER
W 10180
CONTENTS

14. 845 South Carolina Hugh Kinoy
of Chester Dist in the state of South Carolina who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Superior of the South Carolina line, for the term of one year
Inscribed on the roll of South Carolina at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 25 th of November 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd of Sep: 1819 and sent to David Johnson Esq. Union, C. H. South Carolina
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1819 = $ 80. 80 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1820 48. 10 mo 3/30 $128.80
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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10.345 South Carolina Widow of Hugh Knox and who died on the 21 st March 1835 of Charleston the State of S.C. who was a M j Capt in the Comp y commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col _____ in the Revolution for 16 Mo: Captain 8 " Private
Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston at the rate of 346 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of Dec r 1857 and cents Geo: Ames
Stears to the 4 th of PRESENT Semi-annual allowance ending
One hundred and 210 Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838. J. B. Weighman Clerk. Book 1.61 Page 309
309

State of South Carolina
Chester District On this 10th day of April, one thousand eight hundred & forty six, 1846, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of General Sessions & Common Pleas, now sitting in Chesterville, for the District of Chester South Carolina, John Henry, son of Hugh Henry deceased, a resident of the District & State aforesaid, aged 33 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Burgess passed July 7th 1838, entitled an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows, also the benefit of the act of March 3 1843, & its supplement the act of June 17th 1844.
That this declarant the aforesaid John Henry, in the behalf of himself & the other heirs of said Hugh Henry deceased States, that said Hugh Henry was an officer and soldier in the Army of the Revolution the lines understand, and as such he served the United States against the Com- mon Enemy. That his first service was in the early part of the war, in the South Carolina Continentals in which he served a term of enlistment and was allowed a pension under the act of March, 18th 1818, as will more fully appear by the accompanying Pension Certificate. His next service was in the Militia. That soon after the surrender of Charles- ton in May, 1780, he, the said Hugh Henry was appointed a Captain in Col. Lacey's Regiment of the South Carolina Militia, in which capacity he served till the end of the war, and that during the Revolution he the said Hugh Henry was in the following Battles viz: the Battle of the Hanging Rock in which he was wounded, Battle of Rock Mount and the taking of Congaree Fort, besides the above Battles, he was in several Skirmishes in the lower part of the State towards the close of the war. That from the knowledge del- arant has of the Revolutionary services of the said Hugh Henry

He believes that the said Hugh Henry must have served as a Captain between twelve & eighteen months, besides his enlistment but to give the particulars of the above service deponent cannot.
He further declared that the said Hugh Henry was married in the year fourteen hundred & ninety, 1790, in the District of Chester & State of S.C. and as husband and wife they lived together till the death of said Hugh Henry, who died on the 21 st day of March eighteen hundred and twenty one, 1821, and that his widow Janet departed this life on the 23 rd day of November, eighteen hundred & forty three, 1843, not having intermarried after the death of her said husband Hugh Henry etc.
And he also declared, that he has in support of the date of the Marriage of the said Hugh Henry, wife Janet, their family record containing a record of the ages of their several children in the hand writing of the said Hugh Henry, and that declarant believes it to be correct where and that from the said record the following is copied viz: John Henry, born May 2 nd 1792, William Henry, born April, 3 rd 1794 and that the original record is herewith appended.
Then & there subscribed on the day & year first above written before the Court.
Edward Frost.
Presiding Judge.
John Knoxe.
And the Court do hereby certify, that it was shown in evidence to the satisfaction of the Court, that Hugh Henry named in the foregoing declaration, died, at his late residence in the District of Chester, South Carolina on the twenty first 21 st day of March, eighteen hundred & twenty one, 1821, and that his widow Janet, died, in the said District & State on the twenty third day of November, eighteen hundred & forty three, 1843, leaving surviving the following eight children viz: John Henry,

† Heb. to put away. not treacherously.
17 ¶ Ye have wearied the LORD with your words: yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil, is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?
C H A P. III.
1 Of the messenger, majesty, and grace of Christ. 7 Of the rebellion, 8 sacrilege, 13 and infidelity of the people. 16 The promise of blessing to them that fear God.
a Matth. 11. 10. Mark 1. 2. Luke 1. 76. & 7. 27. Behold, a I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple: even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.
2 But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiners fire, and like fullers sope.
3 And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver that they
13 ¶ Your words have been against me, saith the LORD: yet ye say, What have we spoken so much against thee?
14 Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it, that we have kept † his ordinance, and that we have walked † mournfully before the LORD of hosts?
15 And now we call the proud happy: yea, they that work wickedness † are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even delivered.
16 ¶ Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another, and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.
17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD, of hosts, in that day when I make up my † jewels, and I will spare them as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
18 Then shall ye return and discern between the righteous and the wicked; between him that serveth God, and him that serveth him not.
† H. his affliction.
† Heb. in black.
† Heb. are built.
c Psal. 35. 9.
|| Or, special treasure.
C H A P.

The End of the Prophets.
John Knox born May 2 nd 1792 William Knox born April 3 rd 1794 Robert Knox born August 28 th 1796 Nancy G. Knox born Novr 8 th 1798 Betsey Knox born the Sept 1 st 1801 Sally Knox born July 18 th 1803 James Nesbit Knox born June 22 nd 1806 Polly Knox born Octr 10 th 1808 Lucitia Knox born Jan'y 8 th 1811 Hugh Bay Knox Sept 6 th 1814

2 3 4 5 William Kney, Robert Kney, Nancy E. Kney, Sarah Wallace, 6 Frances Kney, Mary Wallace, & Hugh R. Kney, who are, & were, the only surviving children of said deceased, and all of lawful age. And the court further certifies that it was proven to the satisfaction of the court, that John Kney the above declarant is a person to whose statements is due full faith & credence.
April 4. 1846
Edward Frost Presiding Judge
I John Rosborough, Clerk of the Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas. do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the appli- cation of the heirs of Hugh Kney deceased. For a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office, this 11 th day of April 1846.
John Rosborough Clerk C G S & C P #
South Carolina } I John Rosborough, Clerk of the Chester District } Court of Common Pleas, for the District aforesaid, do hereby certify that the Records of my Office, afford no evidence of the marriage of Hugh Kney, to Janet Nesbitt, whom it was alleged was married in said District of Chester in 1779.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office, this 16 th day of June 1846.
John Rosborough Clerk C G S & C P

Robert Cowley, pr: Chester dist. S c Carol a May 1776, to June, 1777, in col d Sumter's reg t S c Carol a line.
5 th November, 1818.
James Anderson, judge Chester, S c Carol a

State of South Carolina Chester District
Personally appeared Robert Cowley before me James Anderson one of the Justices in and for said District Who Being Duly Sworn according to Law affirms & sayeth that he this deponent was an enlisted Soldier in Capt of Arms Duff's Company in the Sixth Regiment of South Carolina Commanded by Col el Thomas Sumpter in the Year 1776 and 1777 and that to this deponent's certain knowledge Robert Cowley Hugh Knox Esqr was a Soldier in Capt William Brown's Company in said Sixth Reg t from the beginning of May 1776 untill in June 1777 when the Soldiers of said Regiment was discharged agreeable to the conditions of their enlistment
his Robert X Cowley mark
Sworn to before me this 5 th Day of Febr y 1818
J. Anderson

Hugh Knox, pr. Chester dist. S. Carol Col. Sumter's regt. S. Carolina line, March 1776, to June, 1777. Roll
2 d November, 1818.
The certificate of the discharge of the above named soldier is as follows: That in the event of the said soldier being discharged from service, he is hereby entitled to a separate declaration.
Complied with Admitted David Johnson, Judge, Chester, S. Carol.

South Carolina.
Hugh Knox Esq of Chester District in the State aforesaid being solemnly sworn declareth That in the month of March 1776 he enlisted as a common soldier in the fifteenth Infantry  sixth South Carolina Provincial Regiment Col. Thomas Sumpter and in the first Company of that Regiment Capt. William Brown, that he first joined his Regiment in Charleston in May following and continued to do duty therein until about the 10 th of June 1777 when he was regularly discharged which discharge has been lost. That in the several  time he marched with a detachment against Florida and on an Expedition against the Cherokee Indians. The Declarer further saith that although the said Regiment together with five others that were raised about that time were raised by the Authority of the State then Province of South Carolina, yet he is informed by the said Col. now Genl Thomas Sumpter that shortly after the Declaration of Independence the said Regiments were by the consent of the State without placed by the present Congress on the Continental establishment, and were paid Cloathed and subsisted by the United States.
The Declarer further saith that he has resided in the United States for the last fifty years and still resides therein and that from his low circumstances & bodily infirmities he needs the assistance of his present County for support.
Hugh Knox
Sworn & subscribed 2 d Nov 1818.
David Johnson

South Carolina.
I David Johnson one of the associates judges of the said State do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the within named Hugh Knox did serve in the Revolution- ary war as stated in the within Declaration for the term therein also stated against the Common Enemy on the Continental establishment. I am also satisfied that he made the assessments of his Country for support
Given under my hand seal the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of the said State at Warren Court House the 8th day of September 1819.
David Johnson

Chester Court House S. Carolina, April the 3 d 1847,
Sir
I enclose you will receive further evidence in the claim, of Sarah Hovey dec d , under the Act of 7 th July 1835. Enclosed is the affidavit of John Mc c Gill who testifies that Claimants husband Hugh Hovey was appointed Captain of Militia in March & April 1782 at the time of raising the State Troops, and that in the summer of 1782, he served two terms of duty as such, to affiants own personal knowledge. We also enclose the affidavit of Dr. John Knox who testifies that Robert, John, and James Hovey (brother of said Capt. Hugh Hovey) together with Hugh Ross and Archibald Gill were living in the days of the Revolution in the neighborhood of said Capt. Hugh Hovey and probably might have been in service under him. That on examination of the accounts in the Comptrollers Office it appears that John Hovey served under Captain Hugh Hovey 165 days, Robert Hovey, whose account has been filed 74 days, Hugh Ross 38 days, and Archibald Gill 41 days as Lieutenant in the summer of 1782, some fifteen months subsequent to Capt. Hoveys appointment.
The above together with evidence of Capt. Hugh Hoveys writing is submitted for the purpose of identifying the Power of Attorney on which Indent No. 227, for £215.10 was granted to Capt. Hugh Hovey in 1784. The circumstances connected with the issuing of said Indent of Attorney are strong proofs of identity (locum) as Hugh Hovey in the District of Camden in 1784, made a Power of Attorney to Hugh Mc c Clure & acknowledged the same before Philip Walker Esq r . Now we have shown by affidavits filed that Claimants husband lived at the close of the Revolution & during the War, in said District, and that Hugh Mc c Clure and Philip Walker Esq r was his neighbors, also that Claimants husband Hugh Hovey was actually in the Army of the Revolution and served as Captain.

Commanding a Company of Militia and that to on sundry occasions That after a careful examination of the circumstances and facts proven in this claim, what I ask is more reasonable than to suppose that Plaintiffs husband is the identical Capt: Hugh Knox to whom said Indent was granted. Col. John Woodborough, Clerk of our Court, and one amongst the oldest persons in our District, has stated in a former certificate filed that he knew Plaintiffs husband in the days of the Revolution and also Hugh M'Clure & Deborah Philip Wallen and that they lived in the same neighbor- hood also that said Hugh Knox had the reputation of being a Captain in the Army of the Revolution.
In your report of this claim in Dec r last you remark that if the Identity was admitted in this indent, a difficulty would arise in ascertaining the amount of Capt Knoxes Monthly pay - In reply to that suggestion I would remark that we are willing that Captain Knox be allowed as much per month in the Army as any other officer of the same grade.
You will please to examine this claim and report the same to me here and oblige
I am Yours Respectfully S. A. Bellis
W. L. Edwards Esqr Comr of Pensions Washington City DC

March 10, 1937
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BA-J/SEL Gen Hugh Knox-W.10180
Mrs. Hugh Victor Mercer 3800 Zenith Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Hugh Knox, born in Chester District, South Carolina, received pension in 1818, and died in 1823, in said Chester District.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.10180, based upon the military service in that war of Hugh Knox.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Hugh Knox are not shown.
While residing in Camden (later Chester) District, South Carolina, Hugh Knox enlisted in March, 1776, served as a private in Captain William Brown's Company, Colonel Thomas Sumter's South Carolina Regiment, went on an expedition to Florida, and on an expedition against the Cherokee Indians and was discharged June 10, 1777; soon after the surrender of Charleston in May, 1780, Hugh Knox was commissioned captain in Colonel Edward Lacey's South Carolina Regiment and served at various times on tours, as such officer, until the close of the war, entire length of this service between twelve and eighteen months. He was in the battles of Rocky Mount, Hanging Rock and at the taking of a fort on the Congaree River and in a number of skirmishes. It was stated that at the time of the battle of King's Mountain, he marched with his company for this place but while on the way thither, met a party of Indians who were in the service of the British, and pursued them across the Broad River. It was not stated whether or not he arrived at the battlefield of King's Mountain in time to participate in that engagement.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November
Robert Knox in his pension stated that he served under Capt. Hugh Knox who was born in Delaware
Found all in Whitman but not Capt. H. Brown of S.C.

2, 1818, while a resident of Chester District, South Carolina. At that time Hugh Knox stated that he "had resided in the United States for the last fifty years." He did not give a former place of residence. In 1793, he was sheriff of said Chester District.
Hugh Knox married in the fall of 1790, Jane or Janet Nisbet or Nisbut. They were married at the home of William Nisbut in Chester District, South Carolina; no relationship of William to Jane or Janet was shown. The date and place of her birth are not stated.
Captain Hugh Knox died March 21, 1821, at his residence in Chester District, South Carolina, and his widow, Janet, died November 23, 1843, in same county and state.
Children of Hugh and Janet Knox:
  John Knox . . . . . born May 2, 1792.   William Knox. . . . . " April 3, 1794.   Robert Knox . . . . . " August 28, 1796.   Nancy G. Knox . . . . . " November 8, 1798.   Betsy Knox . . . . . " September 1, 1801.   Sally Knox . . . . . " July 18, 1803.   James Nesbit Knox . . . . . " June 22, 1806.   Polly Knox . . . . . " October 10, 1808.   Lucritia Knox. . . . . " January 1, 1811.   Hugh Boyd Knox . . . . . " September 6, 1814. 
Eight children survived their mother; they were sons John, William, Robert, James N. and Hugh B., and daughters, Nancy G. Moss, Sarah Wallace and Mary Wallace. The names of the husbands of the daughters were not stated. In 1846, son John Knox (referred to as Dr. John Knox) was living in Chester District, South Carolina.
Captain Hugh Knox had three brothers, John, James and Robert, who served in the Revolutionary War. Robert served three months in the company of Captain Hugh Knox and was wounded in the battle at the fort on the Congaree River. The name, William Knox, is shown, also, no relationship stated. Captain Hugh McClure, who lived in the same neighborhood with Captain Hugh Knox in 1784, was a cousin of the officer. The names of the parents of Captain McClure are not stated. In 1857, Robert Nesbit, then residing near King's Mountain, stated that he was a brother-in-law of Captain Hugh Knox.
For Robert. see cl. Robert Knox #26190.
Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

1937 Mar 10. Shiat to Mrs H. T. Mercer Esq
Rainelton South Carolina
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10880
Jane
Wid
Hugh
Capt. Rev. War
Act: March 3 d 1843.
Index:—Vol. A , Page 407
[Arrangement of 1870.]

12943
payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of March next, in Charleston S.C.
at the United States Branch Bank
[Faint, illegible signature or stamp]

Knox, Hugh S.C. W 10/80

P
Hn J. Graham H.R.

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818,
Hugh Kinex . . . . . late a private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the South Carolina Agency, at the rate of eight . . . . . dollars per month, to com- mence on the second . . . . . day of November , . . . . . one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this twenty third day of September one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War.

8259 South Carolina Janet Knowd widow of Hugh Knowd who was a Brig d Captain in the Revolution
Med al from 210 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 346. Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
8 En d 23 d Nov r 1843 Certificate of Pension issued the 22 d day of Dec r 1857 and sent to
Geo. C. Ames Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book Vol. 2 Page 169
1882 July 19 Sent to Soldier & his widow benefits provided by entitled - Sent Ar
Dibble - that the pension has exhausted all the law - children not circular

Whereas all men by these presents That I John Riley of the District of Chester and State of South Carolina, one of the surviving children & heirs at law of the late James Riley dec d widow of Capt. Hugh Riley, do hereby constitute and appoint G. C. Amos, Esq., of Washington City any time and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the claim of the heirs of the said James Riley dec d for any arrearage of Revolutionary Pension or increase of pension that may be due, and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Depart- ment at Washington City or else where, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said claim, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present, hereby ratify- ing and confirming all that my said Attorney & Agent shall lawfully do in the premises. Witness my hand and seal this 19 th day of November, 1837.
Signed in presence of Roborough clerk
John Riley
State of South Carolina Chester District To all to whom these presents shall come it is known that on this 19 th day of November, 1837, before me the subscriber, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the District & State aforesaid personally appeared John Riley also named and ac- knowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to him act & deed. I also certify that I know of my own personal

Knowledge that the said John Rury is one of the Children of him at law of the late Janet Rury dec d who did apply for a Pension as Children of said dec d which I understand was allowed some three or four years since
In witness of all which I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of our said Court at office in Charleston on the day and date first above written
J. R. Rosborough C. Clerk

State of South Carolina
Chester District  SS Personally appeared before me, Jas. B. Magill one of the acting Magistrates in and for the said District. When Mr. McGill a resident of the District & State aforesaid, one of the surviving Soldiers of the Revolution, and a prisoner of the United States, and made oath, in due form of law, that he was in the days of the Revolution, as well as since, personally acquainted with Capt. Hugh Knox late dec. of Chester District whose heirs are now applying for a pension due Janet Knox dec. the wife, widow of the said Hugh Knox dec. This deponent further maketh oath, that the said Hugh Knox served as a captain in the Army of the Revolution on the part of the United States against the common Enemy; that in the spring of 1781, he the said Hugh Knox was appointed captain of a company of Militia in Col. Luceys Regiment, in which capacity he served till the end of the war. This deponent also maketh oath, that he was present in the Army at the time the said Hugh Knox was made a Capt and took the command of a company, formerly commanded by Capt. Mills who had joined, or enlisted, into Sumpter's State Troops; and that during the said Capt. Hugh Knoxes service, subsequent to his appointment, he deponent served two terms of duty in company with Capt. Knox but was not under the said Capt: the first was at the taking of the Congaree Fort, in the month of May, 1781, following his appointment, the next term was down near Charleston where they had a couple of skirmishes with the enemy, this latter of duty was in the month of July, 1781, which was the only times that deponent now recollects of them being out in the Army together. This deponent further states on his oath, that the aforesaid Capt. Knox was a good Whig during our Revolutionary Struggles and was often out in the service (deponent presumes) at times of which he has no personal knowledge; that after the above term of duty

in July 81. the Militia was broken into three different classes & that each class took its turn, and that it did not fall to the lot of deponent to serve in company with said Capt. Knox after their new organization - And deponent also states that the said Capt. Knox lived in the days of the Revolution in what is now called Chester District South Carolina, where he continued to live till his death,
Sworn to and subscribed this 3 rd day of June, 1846.
Before Me
J. B. Magill, Mgst
John McGill
And I the said Magistrate do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the aforesaid John McGill, who has this day sworn to and subscribed to the foregoing affidavit before me and that he is a person of respectability and more than ordinary intelligence and that full faith and confidence may be placed in his statements.
Given under my hand and seal this 3 rd day of June 1846, J. B. Magill, Mgst,
State of South Carolina
Chester District } ss. On this 3 rd day of June, 1846, personally appeared before me J. B. Magill one of the acting Magistrates in and for said District John McGill a resident of the District & State aforesaid, aged 76 years, who being first duly sworn according to the law, deposeth and saith, that he was many years ago, as well as since, intimately acquainted with Hugh Knox, & wife Janet, both of whom are now dead, and whose heirs are now applying for a pension due to the widow of the aforesaid Capt. Hugh Knox dec d , on the account of the Revolutionary Services of her said husband, the aforesaid Capt. Hugh Knox dec d . This deponent further maketh oath

that he was present and witnessed the solemnization of the rites of Matrimony between the parties aforesaid (that is to say) Capt. Hugh Roney & Janet Ristut, which marriage took place at the house of William Ristut in the District of Chester, South Carolina, in the fall of the year eighteen hundred & ninety, 1790, and as husband and wife they lived together "till the death of said Capt. Hugh Roney. This deponent further maketh oath that he knows that the aforesaid marriage took place in the year 1790, from the fact of it having taken place the year after his deponent's arrival in America which was in the year 1789.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year first above written Before me
James B. Magill Mgst; { J. M. Mc Cully
And I the said Magistrate do hereby certify that John Mc Cully who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit before me is a person of intelligence and respectability and that his statements are entitled to full credit.
Jas. B. Magill Mgst
The State of South Carolina } John Rosborough Chester District } Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas. Chester District, certify that James B. Magill is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing certificate, purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this fourth day of June, in the year eighteen hundred and forty six. 1846.
J. Rosborough Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Chester District

South Carolina
Chester District On this 22 nd day of February 1847 personally appeared before me J. V. Mills one of the acting Magistrates in and for said District John McWill one of the surviving soldiers of the Revolution a resident of the District and State aforesaid and made oath in due form of law that he was in the days of the Revolution as well as since well and intimately acquainted with Capt. Hugh Knox one of the officers and soldiers of the Revolution late dec d . of Chester District whose heirs are now applying for a Pension due to Janet Knox late dec d . of said District the wife and widow of the said Hugh Knox dec d .
This deponent further makes oath that the said Capt. Hugh Knox commanded a company in the latter part of the Revolution in Col. Edward Lacey's Regiment of the South Carolina Militia to this deponent's own personal knowledge. That in the month of March or April 1781 at the raising of Sumpter's State troops the said Hugh Knox was appointed captain of a company formerly commanded by Capt. John Mills. That he deponent in the month of May following served a tour of duty down into the lower part of the State at which time they took the Congaree fort and on this occasion the said Capt. Hugh Knox had the command of a company and was at the taking of the Fort. That he will recollect a circumstance that occurred with Capt. Hugh Knox and others while in camp on the Congaree; that a quarrel arose between Archibald Gill and one Hugh McElaine a wounded

soldier cousin of Capt Knox, Capt Knox said that Gill should not impose on his cousin and he Knox and Gill had a fight and in the affray Capt Knox got a black eye and Genl Sumpter who in passing by soon after remarked that "You Officers will fight" That on this occasion deponent cannot say how long said Capt Knox was out as he deponent reached the Fort only a day or two before it surrendered when and where he met with said Capt Knox and that soon after the surrender of the Fort he was discharged.
This deponent further makes oath that in the month of July following he served another tour of duty down near Charleston to a place then called Biggins Church at which time the said Capt Hugh Knox was along and had the command of a company of Militia and on this occasion they were out about four weeks. That the above two tours he was out in service with the said Capt Hugh Knox and knows of his own personal knowledge that the said Hugh Knox was Captain and had the command of a company. That he deponent did not live in Capt Knox's Beat but joining and consequently had not the opportunity to be out with him except when their Company's happened to meet, that the said Capt Knox had the reputation of doing a good deal of service during the war. Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year aforesaid John H. Gill Before me J. Y. Mills Mast

South Carolina Chester District I J. J. Y. Mills, a Magistrate in and for said District do hereby certify that John McMill who has this day sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit before me is a person of intelligence and respecta- -bility and is one of that class of old persons on whose statements can be placed full faith and credit — Given under my hand this 22 d of February 1847. J. J. Mills Magt
South Carolina Chester District I John Rosborough Clerk of the court of Common Pleas for said District do hereby certify that J. J. Mills and David Jamieson, Magistrates, before whom the foregoing and subjoined affidavits were taken are acting Magistrates in and for the aforesaid District and that the signature purporting to be theirs are genuine.
I also certify that John Knox who has sworn to & submitted the subjoined affidavit before me is a person of intelligence and strict veracity. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the District at Chester Court House the fifth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty seven and in the Seventy first year of American Independence.
J. Rosborough Clerk C. C. P. S. #

State of South Carolina § § § Winton District      3    I W. Flemmiken - now a resident clergyman of the State & Dist- rict aforesaid: hereby certify that I am now acquainted with John McDill - one of the surviving soldiers of the Revolution - & that I have been very intimately acquainted with him all time for fourteen years immediately pre- ceding the date of this instrument; & that he is a man of more than ordinary worth both as a member of the church & the State - a man of most irreproachable morals - & of the most unimpeached veracity. Being myself of Revolutionary descent I have very frequently conversed with Mr McDill concerning those days of trouble, & I found him not only generally correct but very correct even in the small details of battles - campaigns &c. He is the same "John McDill" referred to in accompanying document signed "J. V. Mills". -
Sworn to & subscribed this 23 rd day of July, 1842 - before me -
David Jamieson Magistrate
W. Flemmiken
In I the said Magistrate do hereby certify -

That W. H. Slasnickin who has this day sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit before me, is a Clergyman as above stated and to his statements is due full faith and credence.
Given under my hand this 23 Feby 1847, Davie Jamieson Magistrate
State of South Carolina ss
Chester District ss I John Knot a resident of the State and District aforesaid, son of the late Hugh and Sarah Knots deceased of said District applicant for a Pension, do hereby certify upon oath, that the subjoined Account against Chester County dated August 3 rd 1793 by Hugh Knots Sheriff is in the aforesaid Hugh Knots own handwriting and will be filed as further evidence of his writing, identifying a Power of Attorney filed in the Pension office bearing date 1784.
I further certify that my father the aforesaid Hugh Knots had living, in his neighborhood three brothers in the days of the Revolution by the names of Robert, Wm, & James Knots, all of whom I have always understood was out in the Army and it is quite probable might have served in my father's Company, together with Hugh Knots & Archibald Gill Soldiers living in the same Captain's but
sworn to and subscribed this 1 st March 1847. Before me J. R. Barborough Clerk of Court
John Knot

1793 Chester County
To Hugh Moore Sheriff D.R.
The State by George Hill
against
Peter Jones
Subp. 2. To be sure that the within Peter Jones for Abett. D.R. 5
The State by Thomas Miller
against
Abel Cook & William Cook
Subp. 1. To be sure that the within Abel Cook & William Cook for Abett. D.R. 5
The State by Thomas Miller
against
William Cook
Subp. 2. To be sure that the within William Cook for Abett. D.R. 5
The State by Peter Jones
against
Abel Cook & William Cook
Subp. 1. To be sure that the within Abel Cook & William Cook for Abett. D.R. 5
Subp. 2. To be sure that the within William Cook for Abett. D.R. 5
Subp. 3. To be sure that the within Abel Cook for Abett. D.R. 5
Subp. 4. To be sure that the within Thomas Miller for Abett. D.R. 5
Subp. 5. To be sure that the within Peter Jones for Abett. D.R. 5
Subp. 6. To be sure that the within Hugh Moore Sheriff for Abett. D.R. 5
Subp. 7. To be sure that the within George Hill for Abett. D.R. 5
The State by George Hill
against
Peter Jones for Abett.
Subp. 1. To be sure that the within Peter Jones for Abett. D.R. 5
Subp. 2. To be sure that the within Thomas Miller for Abett. D.R. 5
The State by Thomas Miller
against
Abel Cook & William Cook for Abett.
Subp. 1. To be sure that the within Abel Cook & William Cook for Abett. D.R. 5
Subp. 2. To be sure that the within Thomas Miller for Abett. D.R. 5
Subp. 3. To be sure that the within Hugh Moore Sheriff for Abett. D.R. 5
Subp. 4. To be sure that the within George Hill for Abett. D.R. 5
The State by Peter Jones
against
Abel Cook & William Cook
Subp. 1. To be sure that the within Abel Cook & William Cook for Abett. D.R. 5
Subp. 2. To be sure that the within Thomas Miller for Abett. D.R. 5
Subp. 3. To be sure that the within Hugh Moore Sheriff for Abett. D.R. 5
Subp. 4. To be sure that the within George Hill for Abett. D.R. 5
Cornelius Foxworth
L. 3. 4. 0

Mark Twain Walt Whitman John Burroughs

State of South Carolina
Chester District } Personally appeared before me, John Banks one of the Acting Magistrates in and for the said District David M c Donald, a Revolutionary Pen- sioner of the State of South Carolina and a resident of Fair- field District State aforesaid aged 84 years and made, both in due form of law, that he resided in the days of the Rev- olution in Camden, but now Chester, District State of South Carolina, and was well, and intimately acquainted with Captain Hugh Knox of said Camden District, late dec d of Chester District, who served in the Army of the American Revolution and Commanded a Company of Militia in Col d Lacey's Regiment to his deponent's own personal knowledge That he deponent was a private soldier in the Army of the Revolution under Capt s Adams & Turner belonging to said Colonel Lacey's Regiment, and that during his Revolutionary services he was on different occasions in service with the said Capt s Hugh Knox who Commanded a Company as above stated - That in the summer of 1781, he deponent served a tour of duty known as the taking of the Congaree Fort and on that occasion in particular the said Capt s Hugh Knox was present and had Command of a Company This deponent further makes oath, that the said Capt s Knox rendered good service during the war of the Revolution, and that he thinks towards the close of the war was generally in service - Sworn to, and subscrib- ed this 25 th June 1847,
Before me
John Banks Thomas M c Donald
David M c Donald his mark

And I do hereby certify that David M c Donald who has this dayd sworn to, and subscribed the fore going affidavit before me, is a Revolu- tionary pensioner of the State of South Caro- lina, and that he is a person to whom no statement is due full faith and credit
John Banks mag t
State of South Carolina
I John Rosborough clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Chester District do hereby certify that John Banks is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing certificate and signature, purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office, and subscribed my name this twenty ninth day of June AD 1847.
J Rosborough c ple

State of South Carolina } Personally appeared York District } before me Joseph McCaleb One of the acting Magistrates in and for said District. Robert McKeith a resident of the District and state affirmed Brother- in-law of Hugh Knox dec d of Chester District Husband of Janet Knox late dec d and made Oath in due form of Law to the following statement relative to the Revolutionary services of the said Hugh Knox. Namely, that soon after the close of the Revolution he moved into the neighborhood of said Hugh Knox and from that time up to the death of said Knox some twenty five years ago, he was often in company and intimately acquainted with him, and that during his acquaintance with said Hugh Knox he often heard him relate his services, during the War of the American Revolution which was according to his present recollection, as follows. That he first enlisted into the South Carolina line, where he served for some time after which, he was taken out of the regular Army, and made Captain and took the command of a Company of Militia, in which capacity he served as the occasion required till the end of the War, but to give the particulars of the said service Deponent can not. — that on one occasion many years ago the said Hugh Knox when visiting him the deponent at his present residence, which is near Kings Mountain, the said Knox remarked that he passed through his immediate neigh- borhood on his way to meet Ferguson who was defeated at said Mountain and that before he reached the place of Action he fell in with a Band of Indians who were engaged

in the enemies service and that he pursued and drove them across broad River. Deponent further makes Oath. That the said Hugh Knox universally bore the reputation in his neighbourhood of having served his County during the Revolution. as an Officer and Soldier.
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 2 nd day of July 1847
Joseph McCosh Magistrate } Robert Nesbitt
And I the said Magistrate do hereby certify that Robert Nesbitt the above affiant is personally known to me and that he is a person of good moral character, and of unimpeachable veracity.
Joseph McCosh Magistrate
South Carolina
York District } J. A. Hughendal, Clerk of the Court of Common
pleas General Sessions for York District aforesaid, do hereby certify that Joseph McCosh is a Magistrate as above - and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. - Given under my hand & seal of office, this 17 th day of July 1847.
J. A. Hughendal
b.k.b.p.l.

South Carolina Under Letters of Attorney all Men by these Presents That I Hugh Innes of said State of South Carolina and District of Camden have made ordained authorized and appointed and by these presents do make ordain authorize and appoint Capt. Hugh M c Cluer of State and District aforesaid my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name and to my use to ask demand and receive of the Commissioners of the Treasury of said State of South Carolina all Sums together with the Interest or special Interest due on the same which now are due and owing unto me the said Hugh Innes by and from the aforesaid State of South Carolina and to take all lawful ways and means in my name or otherwise for recovery of the same by signing and receipt in that case required by an Act of the Legislature of said State.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Eighth Day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty four and of the tenth Year of American Liberty.
Hugh Innes
State of South Carolina Camden District
Sc I hereby certify that the above Instrument of Attorney was sign d seal d and executed before me this 8 th of November 1784
W. M c Whorter

Comptroller Genl's Office Columbia So. Ca. Nov. 16 th 1846.
I certify this to be the original power of attorney to Capt. Hugh McElmer by Capt. Hugh Knox, on which Indent L 227 was granted for £215: 10 d. & the same is on Record in this Office For Comptroller Genl. J. Aug. Black
227. Book 2 Capt. Hugh Knox Militia duty &c Scars £215: 10 d.
908. 1233 10 176: 4: 3 3/4 29: 8: 0 3/4 5 215 10 0

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State of South Carolina
Chester District      § Personally appeared before me John Roselborough, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the District of Chester and State aforesaid, John Knox, son of the late Hugh and Janet Knox, deceased, a resident of the District State aforesaid, applicant for a Pension, and made oath in due form of law, to the following statements, viz; That he has now in his possession, as he fully believes his father's, Capt. Hugh Knox, old original power of Attorney made to Capt. Hugh McClure, and filed in the Comptroller General's Office, on which Indent No. 227, for £215 10 s was granted in October 1784, to Capt. Hugh Knox for his services in the army of the Revolution, and that the said Power of Attorney he believes to be in his father's, the aforesaid Capt. Hugh Knox's own hand writing, not only signed but written by him.
This deponent further makes oath, that Capt. Hugh McClure, to whom the aforesaid Power of Attorney was given, was a neighbour and Relative of his father Capt. Hugh Knox at the time; and that Philip Walker the Magistrate before whom the said Power of Attorney was acknowledged, was also a resident of the same neighbourhood, together with his brother Robert Knox, who, as appears from the Comptroller's certificate, served three months, under Capt. Hugh Knox, and lost a Black Slave in service near the Congaree Fort; a circumstance that Deponent has often heard mentioned by the old people in their life times.
This Deponent also makes oath, that his father Capt. Hugh Knox, had a Captain's Commission to his certain knowledge, which has been lost or destroyed since his death and now cannot be produced; Nor is there living any old person or persons, by whom he can prove the service of his father Capt. Hugh Knox, except John McDill, who is the only surviving Pensioner now living to Deponent's knowledge, that has a right to know of his father's services; and he McDill says that his, the Deponent's, father was made Captain, to his personal knowledge, in the spring of

1781 at the time of raising the State Troops; and that McCall's evidence was filed with the other papers in the claim.
This Deponent further makes oath, that he will enclose to the Department, with this Affidavit, and the aforesaid Power of Attorney, Evidence of his father's hand writing, to wit, one of his old Memorandum books dated July 1 st 1791, which is in his own hand writing, and is the oldest writing of his father, that he has been able to find.
Sworn to and subscribed this 24 th day of November 1846 before me.
J R Rosborough Clerk C.P. & Magistrate
John Knox.
State of South Carolina Chester District
§ I John Rosborough Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Chester District and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Dr. John Knox of whom has this day sworn to and subscribed the above affidavit before me is a Man of intelligence honesty and Respectability and his statements are entitled to full faith and credit in the above case. I further certify that I was personally and intimately acquainted with Deponent's father Captain Hugh Knox of Col. Hugh McCall's and was somewhat less acquainted with Philip Walker Esquire and Robert Knox named in aforesaid Power of Attorney & affidavit all of whom lived at the close of the Revolutionary war in the same neighborhood which is now called Fishing and Rocky Creeks Chester District South Carolina, but in the days of the Revolution were called Camden District

and with the exception of Robert Knox did continue to reside in the same Neighbourhood until their death
I also certify that the said Hugh Knox Captain, was the only person of that Name that I ever knew that was in the army of the Revolution or old enough to have been there, That I know the said Hugh Knox in the time of the Revolution, and know that he bore the reputation of being a brave soldier and of Captain, and from all the circum- stances I am fully of opinion that the Indent for £215.10 granted to Capt Hugh Knox, is the identical Hugh Knox in question the father of the above affiant
In testimony whereof I the said John Rosborough have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of office at Christ Church House the twenty fourth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and
40 Rosborough for my self and Seventy first year of American Independence

Washington Decemr. 10 1851 James E. Heath Esq Sir
Accompanying this Communi- = cation you will find a Power of Attorney and an Application for an Increase of the Allowance made to Janet Knut widow of Captain Hugh Knut of South Carolina under the act of 7 July 1838.
I am informed by my Correspondence that Capt Knut first enlisted the service in the South Carolina Line as a private, after having served out the period of his enlistment he was appointed a Captain in the Militia in which Capacity he served until the Conclusion of the war. I am informed also that a certificate from the Comptroller of South Carolina, showing payments to Capt Hugh Knut amounting to £212 Sterling is filed with Mrs Knut's papers.
Hugh Knut was placed on the Pension Roll under the act of 18 March 1828, as a

Small are dropped under the R d of May 1820 His widow has been allowed a stipend at the rate of $180 p a nn. under the act of 7 May 1838. The Indent at least Hugh Knox would authorize a much larger pension than was granted to Mrs Knox. The Children ask, therefore, for a re-examination of the Claim with a request that it may be adjusted in conformity with the evidence on your files.
In order to understand the case more thoroughly I have to request to before it is finally disposed of to have the privilege of examining Mrs Knox papers
Very Respectfully Yours Obed t Serv t Geo. C. Ames

Increase,
Janet Knox dec d wid of Hugh.
S. C.
Acts 7 July 1838 etc.
Adm d
16 Mo. capt - $320.
8 Mo. private 26.66 $346.66
to 23 Nov 43 when she died except 2 years.
Former paynts at $210. per An. to be deducted.
Payable to
John Knox, W m Knox, Robert Knox, Nancy G. Knox, Sarah Wallace, James N. Knox, Mary Wallace & Hugh B. Knox, only surviving children
Geo. C. Ames.

Charleston S.C. June 29 th 1847
Hon. J. A. Black York District S.C.
Dear Sir
We the heirs of the late Hugh & Janet Knox, dec d . have been for some time past prosecuting a pension claim, that is due us, and as yet we have not been able to succeed, although our claim is just and ought to be admitted; and the evidence already submitted in the case is sufficient, it appears to me, to satisfy any unbiassed mind, of its validity.
We are preparing some further evidence in the claim, which you will receive through the hands of A. S. Wallace, Esq r ; and we have to request you of you the favor, to throw your influence upon this matter, and to see if you cannot get the claim admitted. I am satisfied that a letter from you to the Department, would have a great influence in favor of the claim.
I remain yours, respectfully,
John Knox

Padmont farm York Dist. so. L.
Sir
17 th Aug t 1847.
At the request of Dr John Knapp who is a resident of Chester Dist. a part of my Congregational District I feel it a duty to say to you that I am well acquainted with him and have been for the last twenty years and that he has always supported a good character and that I emphatically believe his statement, & move on both in support of his father's claim as a Revolutionary soldier and officer. I also know John Roseborough Esq the Clerk of the Court of Chester District who

who certifies to the character of Dr John Knox and speaks as to the Revolutionary character of Capt Hugh Knox. The said John Roseborough is one of the oldest and most respectable citizens in Chester District and I think has been above forty years the Clerk of the Court of said District and I assure you his statements and opinions are entitled to great weight and confidence.
From what I know of the Knox family and from com- mon sense I have no doubt of the justice of the claim made in favor of the family

of the said deceased Capt Hugh Knose. and I do most earnestly recommend this claim to the attention and favourable con- sideration of the Com-mission of Pensions — With great respect Your obed Servt James A Black
To Col J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions

12943
July 24 '46
to Sam Knapp
Aug 1. 1838.
9
to Edwards
Washington 26
Wm L. Graham H.D.

At 2 July 28 th '46
Mr L. L. Edwards Esq
The papers enclosed are for a Pundit of the judgment therein named
Yours
J. Grahame

Comptroller Genl's Office Columbia So. Ca. Novr 16 th 1846.
Book R, } Mr Robert Knox Account 511. } "State of South Carolina
To Robert Knox Dr
1781 For duty in the company formerly Com- manded by Capt. John Wilson at present by Capt Hugh Knox 34 days at 200. per day £34:0:0. 1781 For duty in said company 60 days at 100. per day £30:0:0. For one horse lost in Col Lacey's Regt appraised £65:0:0. Amounting to £18:8:6¾ D Sterling.
April 25 th 1785
This is to certify that a certain roan mare the property of Robert Knox (a private in my company) was wounded in the public's service near the Congaree Fort and was left not being fit for any further service
Certified by me
(Signed) "Hugh Knox Capt"
I Certify the above to be a true Copy extracted from the account of Robert Knox from the Records in this office For Comptroller Genl J. Aug. Black

N 1294.3
Jane Knapp and widow of Hugh Se
Act 7 July 1838
Arno,
5 Mo. 15 day, Capt. $160.00 15 Mo. 15 day 50.00  $210.00
From 4 March 1836 to 4 March 1841. Payable to John Knox, William Knox, Robert Knox, James Mary G. Moss Sarah Wallace, James A. Knox Mary Wallace, and Hugh B. Knox only surviving Children of James Knox decd.
Widow act 3 March 1843 $210 00 per ann from 4 March to 23 March 1843 the day of her death payable to the Chieftess above named John Knox Cheston C. A. S. R.

No 12942 2
act 43.9357
Janet Knapp and widow of Hugh Sc
act 7 July 1838
Marnal 1790
Husband died 1821
Widow died 23 Nov 1843
An I
165 days. which is the same as the number of days in the year 1843
57873 1845

Comptroller Genl's Office
Columbia S.C. June 8 th 1846.
Book L, } Incident 227 } Issued 8 th October 1784 to Capt. Hugh Knox for two Hundred and fifteen Pounds 10s. Sterling for services for Militia use as per account audit- ed. Paid £215: 10s. And int. £15: 1: 8d.
Book L, } Incident 227 } Hugh Knox Capt. His account of Duty one hundred and fifty Pounds Horses Sixty five Pounds 10s.
I certify the Above to be a true copy from the Records in this office For Comptroller Genl. J. Aug. Black

Brief in the case of Janet Knop, wid of Hugh County and State of S. Carolina act 7 July 38 + 3 inch '43
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
This claim was originally allowed for $210. viz 5 months & 15 days Capt & 15 Mo: pri - There is records evidence from the Comptroller Genl of S. C. showing that he was paid for military service as Capt £150 Sterling which would indicate a little over 16 months service in that capacity. I therefore allow for 16 Mo Capt & 8 Mo private
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent.
Geo C. Ames, Present,
F. F. Kirby Examining Clerk.

✓
1843
John Knox, Dec. 11. '46.
Let to Wm. S. A. Woodward
Feb 3 '47.
S. A. Bell, Apr 26. /47.

Payment to be made at Charleston, by J. C. Cochran Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of South Carolina.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book D Vol- ume 1 Page 309 by & Oct 1843. B. h. vol. 2 p. 167 Th. Rumphkin Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the laws of the United States, of the 7th July, 1838, and by supplementing  3rd March 1843, Jane Knox, deceased, late of South-Carolina, widow of Hugh Knox, who was a Private and Captain in the Revolution, and who died on the 21st March, 1821, is inscribed on the Pension roll at the rate of Two hundred and ten Dollars per annum, commencing under the first named law on the 4th March, 1836 and terminating on the 4th March, 1841, and under the act of 1843,  by supplementing, on the 4th March 1843 & terminating on the 23rd November, 1843, the day on which she died. The amount is due and payable to John Knox, William Knox, Robert Knox, Nancy D. Knox, Sarah Wallace, James D. Knox, Mary Wallace, & Hugh B. Knox only living children. Given at the War Office of the United States, this 22 day of Sept one thousand eight hundred and forty-seven.
Examined and Countersigned. {
Secretary of War.
Commissioner of Pensions.

The Commissioner of Pensions will please call up the following cases for examination as to evidence and to see if proper allowance has been made
to wit claim of act 43 8289 Dane Mary widow Capt Hugh Knox act 4 July 1858 Robert 21874 Long & Edward act 3 758 Stearman act 7th June 1832, S.C. 30th Jany 1855
A. A. Wallace
4435

Comptroller General's Office Columbia S.C. 13 March 1847.
I certify that the account of "John Knox Jr." found among the Records of this Office (Book I, No 330.) is as follows.
For 124 days service self & horse under Capt. Hugh Knox. at 20.8. per day $ 124.00 For 41 days as footman under Capt. Knox at 10 s per day 20.10 144.10 Notes $20.12.10 3/4
Also
that the account of Archibald Gill. (Book Z. No. 83.) specifies "forty one days service as Lieut: of Militia in Capt. Knox's Company commencing 9 th June 1782."
also
that the account of Hugh Ross (Book T. No 362.) specifies "38 days service under Capt. Knox."
Indents were issued for both of these accounts.
William C Black. Compt l Genl. per Derrill A Hart Depty.

Sir
Chesterville, S. C. Nov. 24 th 1846
Enclosed you will receive, further Evidence in support of the Claim of Janet Knox, deceased, applicant for a Pension, under Act 7 th July 1838. which you will please to examine, at as early a day as possible, & report the same to me at the above place. I oblige yours &c.
John Knox
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

V No 129411
Jane Kury and se
Mr Jas Graham.
Aug 28. 1846.
acty July 1838

10345
South Carolina Janet Knox decd.
Widow of Hugh Knox who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 21 March 1821, of Chester Dist the State of S.C. who was a First Capt. in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Sumter in the Revolution time for 15 mos. Private 5 in 1807 (Capt.).
Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of 210 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22nd day of Sept. 1847 and sent to John Knox Chester Dist. S.C.
Total amount, $1050.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. R. Rumph Clerk, Book D Vol. 1. Page 309

in part
Payable to John Knox, William Knox, Robert Knox, Staney  Henry G. Knox, Sarah Wallace, James A. Knox, Mary Wallace and Hugh B. Knox only surviving children.

8259 South Carolina
Janet Knox, deceased widow of Hugh Knox who was a Private and Captain in the Revolution.
Husband died 28 March, 1821.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 210 Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. and
terminate 23rd November, 1843 when she
Certificate of Pension issued the 22nd day of Sept. 1847 and sent to
John Knox Esq. Chester S.C. V. Gardner
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A 167 Vol. 2. Page

Reported
Payable to John Knox, William Knox, Robert Knox, Nancy G. Knox, Sarah Wallace, James A. Knox, Mary Wallace and Hugh B. Knox only surviving Children.

10,180.
LAW OFFICE OF SAMUEL DIBBLE,
COR. CHURCH AND ST. PAUL STREETS.
ORANGEBURG, S. C.
15 July
1882
Hon. W. W. Dudley, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
The late Capt. Hugh Knox, of Chester District, S.C., (who died about 1822) was in service during the Revolutionary War, and his widow and children received pension some years prior to the late War. Three children still survive, and in behalf of one of them, Mr. Hugh B. Knox, of Orangeburg Co., S.C., I write to enquire if there is any provision of law entitling children of Revolutionary Soldiers to any further pension.
Respectfully Yours
Samuel Dibble

MRS. HUGH VICTOR MERCER 3800 ZENITH AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
cannot identify 2/17/37
Feb. 12th 1937
United States Pension Bureau Revolutionary War Dep't.
Old Wars Mrs Finch
Gentlemen;
I should like you to send me a copy of the Pension Application of one Hugh Knox, born in Chester District, South Carolina, and died there in 1821. I understand his Pension was granted under the Roll of 1818.
Thanking you for this information,
I am very sincerely yours,
(Mrs Hugh Victor) E. C. Mercer.