Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11070, for James Langham, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Wa
Langham, James
W. 11070
Goldsby Elizabeth
B.L.Wt. 84041-160-55.
Former widow
CONTENTS

29 Oct 1829
19. 503 Georgia
James Langham
of Wick In the State of Georgia who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Goward of the regiment commanded by Colonel Parker in the Virginia line, for the term of 12 months from April 1779 to 17
Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 20 of April 1825
Certificate of Pension issued the 5th of Sep. 1825 and Settle Winnet Crawford Wartsville, Ga
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1825 $ 36.00 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar. 1825 $ 48.00
$ 4. 32 30
$ 84.00
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
March 1. 1825
254584

Restoration 6.37 6306 Alabama
Elizabeth Goldsby widow of James Langham who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Washington City Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th March 1853. the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 28 day of Dec 1868 and sent to Suckers & Seels Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 444 Vol. H + May 28 68 J. N. Smith Suckers

2541. 5841
out Sept. 3. '58 16. '56
✓ Oct 1/58
Elizabeth Peabody. for. wid.
Sarah Langham. fri.
S. H. Langham.
Flora
MD: 160 Ac Sept: 29/58.
B. D. M.
Spec. B.
Rev. war.
Paup? Oct 1818. Ga. roll.
chf. Sus Helg 53-6396
Ref. yds
b. b. Tucker.
Present.
Exp. Bulls
Set b. b. Tucker Dec 19/56
" " " Jan 22/58
Vol L. page 31.

duly commissioned & sworn - Given under my hand & seal of office. August 29, 1856.
M. M'Corvey, Judge of Probate
to Judson T. Smith for Mrs. Gately

Interrogatories to be propounded to John M Langham & Saml Langham concerning the application of Eliza = beth Goldsby for Pension & bounty Land claim The wife of James Langham dec d who was a -- Revolutionary Soldier
Int r . 1 st .. Was you or Sister of you acquainted with James Langham and of upson County Georgia the former Husband of Elizabeth Goldsby
Int r . 2 nd do you or either of you know that James Langham & Elizabeth Goldsby lived together as man & wife & was there their acts to Reproduce
Int r . 3 rd do you or either of you know that James Langham of upson County Georgia is dead
Int r . 4 th do you or either of you know that Goldsby The Husband is dead
Int r . 5 th do you or either of you know the writing of James Langham dec d of upson Co Geo
Int r . 6 th do you or either of you know the within ass d a family Record to the Hand writing of James Langham and of upson Co Geo

Sub 6 th do you or either of you know the within copy of family Record to the Hand Writing of James Langham and of upson Co Geo
answered to Interrogatories prepared in the case of Elizabeth Goldsby applicant for Bounty & pension claims
answered to 1 st Interrogatory
I was personally acquainted with James Langham and of upson county Geo. for many years
Ans r to the 2 nd Int r
I know they lived together as man & wife & there acts man so reputed I never heard knowing nothing to the contrary.
Ans r to 3 rd Int r
I do know he is dead he died the 29 th of Oct 1829 in upson Co Geo.
Answer to the 4 th Interrogatory
I do know that Elijah Goldsby the late husband of Elizabeth Goldsby is dead, he died in Feb of 1844 in Sampson County N Carolina
Ans r to 8 th Int r
I do know the handwriting of James Langham of upson Co Geo.
Ans r to 6 th Int r
I know this family Record herein Attached to be the genuine family Record of James Langham and of upson Co Geo, & we know this evidence to be the writing of James Langham

was in my hand of opinion as you Subp to 6th Inst -
I know this family Record herein Attached to be the genuine family Record of James Langham and of upson his wife, & we know this instrument to be the writing of James Langham as
The State of Ala {
Monroe County } By me J.E. Frazier J.P. for 1 st County - personally appeared John M. Langham & Saml. Langham Who Has sworn to & subscribed to the above interrogatories & answers & avers to be correct in a case of applica- -tion for pension of Elizabeth
Goldsby for Bonds - Land & pension & the further swear they are distracted in this claim or in the prosecution of the same
Before me John M. Langham J.E. Frazier J.P. his Saml. L.

James Washington Langham The son of James and Eleser Beth Langham was Born January the 12 th 1810
John Maderson Langham Was Born April the 15 th 1812
Marion Langham was Born April the 15 th 1816
Marshall Jackson Langham Was Born February the 7 th 1818
Samuel Hamon Langham Was Born February the 22 nd 1820
Jane Aleseann Synene Langham was Born the 18 th of May 1822
Martha Ann Elizabeth Langham was Born the 14 th of October 1824
Thomas Langham was born April 25 1829

Stay and good above I certify that I know the affiant to be a citizen of this state & that I have known interest in this claim. J.E. Frazier J.P.
The State of Ala } Monroe County } Before me J.E. Frazier a Justice of the Peace for said county personally appeared Joel Hardin who makes oath that Relation to an application for a Pension of Elizabeth Goldsby the former wife of James Langham in of above county Geo. the 1 st deponent made application for a marriage certificate of James Langham & Elizabeth Martin who was the wife of 1 st Langham to the ordinary of Jasper Co Geo & failed to obtain the same Sworn to & subscribe this the 16 th - day of Augt AD 1834
Before me J.E. Frazier J.P.
Joel Hardin

Wedding after 1870
While Missborne and the 17 Days of March many an
October 17
Ages of the Children
Thomas

The State of Alabama, } I M. M'Corvey, Judge of Probate Monroe County. } of said County, do hereby certify that Joel Harder & J. E. Yeager (whose genuine signatures appear to the foregoing) are & were, at the time of signing the same, acting magistrates in & for said County. duly commissioned & sworn - Given under my hand & seal of office. August 29, 1856.
M. M'Corvey, Judge of Probate
for J. M. Garrison Mrs. G. Garrison

1817/17
James Langham
Service admitted
page 190 & 192
Applicant must state the County in which he resides, & appear before a court of Records in the County
Apr 16. 1823
Benjamin Crawford Monticello Georgia

District of Georgia, ss.
On the 6 th day of January 1823. personally appeared in open Court being a court of record in said District of Georgia, James Langham aged 60 years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818, and the act supplementary thereto, passed on the 1 st May 1820 that he the said James Langham enlisted for the term of Eighteen months on the 14 th day of April 1779 in the State of Virginia, in the Company commanded by Captain Thomas Howard. The regiment commanded by Colonel Parker in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental establishment. That he continued to serve in said Corps until the 12 th May 1780, when Charleston, in the State of South Carolina surrendered to the British, where he was taken prisoner, that he remained a prisoner with the British about six months, then made his escape from them; and was retaken by the Tories and delivered to Col Brown in Augusta, where he remained a prisoner six or eight months more, he again made his escape from Brown in Augusta, and Lieut. Colonel Samuel Hammond in the month of August 1781. under whose command he fought as a sergeant at the battle of the Oconee Springs on the 8 th September 1781. when he received a wound by a ball in his left side - That he enlisted under Col. Samuel Hammond for 10 months, and was honorably discharged, as will appear by his discharge from Col. Hammond dated 12 th Sept r 1782. — which is herewith shown

And in pursuance of the act of the 7 th May 1820. I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1815, and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or otherwise disposed of my property, or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States during the revolutionary war, passed the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property, or securities of contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule, hereto annexed and by me subscribed, viz. one lot of land in the piny woods, Bristol County seventh district believed generally to be worth nothing, four head of cattle 2 grown & 2 small ones. two cows and nine pigs, and household property reasonably sufficient. That he is a farmer, and unable to pursue or attend to any hard labor, that he is and has been afflicted with a severe cough, for a number of years, which as he grows older gets worse, that he has in his late about 30 years of age, who has been quite sickly for two or three years. That he has six children, to wit: James Washington 12 years old, John Madison 8 years old, Mary Ann 6 years old, Marshall Jackson 4 years old, Samuel Hammond 2 years old, and Jane 8 months, that none except the oldest will earn his living. Sworn to and subscribed in open court 8 th Jan y . 1823
James Langham
John C. Gilson C.C.O.

Georgia I, John C. Gibson, Clerk of the court of Sappir County, Ordinary, for said County & State do hereby certify that the foregoing, and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court: and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value (of the value of the property) exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is thirty four dollars - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and private seal there being no seal of office, this 6 th day of Jan y . 1823
John C. Gibson C. D. Seal

CLAIM FOR PENSION.
Act of 1833
Mrs. Elizabeth Goldsby
Widow of Sam Langham
DECLARATION.
Given under my hand & private seal, this being my seal of office March 21 st 1856 F. V. Brantley Clerk
CHAS. C. TUCKER, Attorney.

Declaration of Mrs. Elizabeth Goldsby widow of James Langham
For Revolutionary Pension under the Act of one thousand eight hundred & fifty three
State of Alabama . County of Conceleh ss:
Conceleh Circuit Court Spring term 1856
On this 28 th day of March A.D. 1856 , personally appeared before in open Court Elizabeth Goldsby a resident of the County and State above named, in the State of Alabama , - aged 62 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed February 3 rd A.D. 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of James Langham who was a private in the Virginia Continental Line in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States under the Act of March 18. 1818 at $96 per year on the Georgia Roll .
She further declares that she was married to the said James Langham , - on the twenty fourth day of July A. D. one thousand eight hundred and eight at Georgia by one Robert Richards a Justice of the peace for Jasper County that her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth Martin and that her husband, the aforesaid James Langham , - died in Upson County Georgia on the 28 th day of October , A. D. 1829 and that she has remained a widow since the death of her said husband. afterwards married one Elijah Goldsby who died on the day of June 1842 and she has remained a widow since that date. - and the following named children of the soldier are now living. viz. James W. Langham, Samuel H. Langham, John M. Langham, Thomas T. Langham, Mary Ann Langham, Jane Langham, Martha Ann Langham,
sworn to in open court Elizabeth Goldsby March 28 th A.D. 1856 Before me J. B. Moore Clerk W. T. Means Judicial Circuit of Alabama

Know all Men by these Presents, that I, Elizabeth Goldsby of the County of Lawrence and State of Alabama do hereby constitute and appoint Chas. C. Tucker, of Washington, D. C., my true and lawful agent and attorney, for me, and in my name to prepare and prosecute my claim for a Revolutionary Pension by reason of the services of my deceased husband; and I hereby empower my said attorney to examine all records and documents in reference to said claim on file in the Departments at Washington, to file additional evidence and arguments, and to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, with full powers of substitution. Hereby revoking and countermanding all former powers of attorney that may have been given by me for the above specified purpose.
Witness my hand and seal this 22 nd day of March 185 6 .
State of Alabama County of Lawrence } ss:
On this 22 day of March 185 6 personally appeared before me, A. P. Gary  Justice of the Peace and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned.
A. P. Gary Judge

CLAIM FOR PENSION.
Act of 1833
Mrs. Elizabeth Goldsby
Widow of Sam Gains DECLARATION.
The State of Alabama & I, M. B. Travis, Clerk County of Conecuh & of the Circuit Court for said County, hereby certify that A. B. Moore, whose name is signed to the foregoing statement and declaration of Eliz- abeth Goldsby, was at the time and date thereof, one of the Circuit Judges for the State of Alabama, and presiding Judge of the said Circuit Court for said Conecuh County.
Given under my hand & private seal, there being no seal of office.
March 21 st 1856
M. B. Travis Clerk
CHAS. C. TUCKER, Attorney.

754. 554 BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
— ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855. —
ORIGINAL CLAIM FOR LAND WARRANT.
— Mrs. Elizabeth Galsby
WIDOW OF James Galsby
CHAS. C. TUCKER,
Att'y for Claimant, WASHINGTON, D. C.
INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Claimant's name. 2. Soldier's name. 3. Here specify the service as follows: "in the company commanded by Captain _____ in the _____ regiment of _____ commanded by Col. _____," or "a _____ on board of the United States ship _____ in the war of _____," or as the case may be. 4. Enlisted, volunteered, was drafted, or shipped. 5. "Add, "that she has never before made application for Bounty Land," or "that she made an application for Bounty Land for said service, and her claim was rejected or suspended." 6. The claimant will here state that no public or private record of her marriage exists, or can be obtained, if such is the case. If there is a County, Town, or Church record of the marriage, a duly certified copy of such record must be sent. If there is no public, but a private or family record containing the marriage or the births of children, a copy of such record must be sent, and the magistrate will certify that it is a correct copy of the original. Parol evidence of the marriage or of co-habitation, is not admissible until the absence of record evidence is accounted for. 7. Claimant's signature. 8. Witnesses' signatures. 9. Magistrate's signature.

Declaration to be made by a Widow who has never received Bounty Land.
STATE OF Alabama } 88. Conceit COUNTY, }
On this 21 day of March 1856, before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above named, personally appeared (1) Elizabeth Goldsby aged 62 years, a resident of Conceit Co. Ala. , who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of (2) James Langham , who was a (3) Revolutionary Soldier, and a pensioner of the United States under the Act of 1818, on the Ga. roll, at $96 per year, for services in the Pa. Cont. Line. that he (4) { } at { }, 18 { }, and continued in actual service { } fourteen days, and was honorably discharged at { } on or about the { } day of { } 18 { }, and (5) that she has never before applied for Bounty Land.
She further states that she was married to the said (2) James Langham , at 24 Lick's Cr. in Jasper Co. Ga. on the { } day of { }, A. D. 1808 by one Michael Martin , that her name, before her said marriage, was Elizabeth Martin that her said husband died in person to her on the 28th day of October 1829 , and she is now a widow. (6)
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she is entitled under the act of March 3, 1855, never having received Bounty Land or knowing that she is entitled except for the above service; and she hereby constitutes and appoints CHAS. C. TUCKER, of Washington, D. C., her attorney to prosecute her claim and procure her warrant. Hereby authorizing and empowering her said attorney to obtain from the proper authorities at Washington City, or elsewhere, certified copies of any Army or Navy records or documents in which her said husband's services may be recorded, and to procure any and all other evidence that may be necessary to establish her claim, as fully as if personally present; and revoking and countermanding all former authority that may have been given for the above specified purpose.
(7) Elizabeth Goldsby mark
Sworn to, subscribed, and acknowledged before me the day and year first above written; and on the same day personally came before me John M. Langham a resident of Monroe County, in the State above named, and Sam H. Langham a resident of Conceit County, in said State, to me known as credible witnesses, who being duly sworn, declare that they are personally acquainted with (1) Elizabeth Goldsby widow of (2) James Langham , who has made and subscribed the foregoing declaration; that they were personally acquainted with (2) James Langham , and his wife during the lifetime of the former, and know that they lived together as man and wife, and were so reputed; and they believe that the husband of the said (1) Elizabeth Goldsby was the identical person who performed the service mentioned in the above declaration; that the above named (2) James Langham is now dead, and the said (1) Elizabeth Goldsby is now a widow. And they further swear that they are disinterested in this claim.
(8) John M. Langham mark Sam H. Langham mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, and I certify that I am not interested in the claim or concerned in its prosecution.
(9) George W. Jackson J.P.

STATE OF Alabama
Coosa
COUNTY, } ss.
I, A. R. Barry  Judge  Probate  Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State above named, do hereby certify that George M. Jackson Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavits were made, and who has thereunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing a justice of the peace in and for the County and State above named, duly commissioned and sworn, that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 21 st day of March A.D. 1856
A. R. Barry Judge
Forwarded by _____

INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Claimant's name. 2. Soldier's name. 3. Here specify the service as follows: "in the company commanded by Captain _____ in the _____ regiment of commanded by _____ commanded by Col. _____," or "a _____ on board of the United States ship _____," or as the case may be. 4. Enlisted, volunteered, was drafted, or shipped. 5. "Add, "that she has never before made application for Bounty Land," or "that she made an application for Bounty Land for said service, and her claim was rejected or suspended." 6. The claimant will here state that no public or private record of her marriage exists, or can be obtained, if such is the case. If there is a County, Town, or Church record of the marriage, a duly certified copy of such record must be sent. If there is no public, but a private or family record containing the marriage or the births of children, a copy of such record must be sent, and the magistrate will certify that it is a correct copy of the original. Parol evidence of the marriage or of co-habitation, is not admissible until the absence of record evidence is accounted for. 7. Claimant's signature. 8. Witnesses' signatures. 9. Magistrate's signature.

Oldtown
May 2 1860 Marion County Ala
Mr Pension manager of the pension money belonging to the Soldiers I take the liberty to write you a few lines to inform you that I am the son of James Langum and he is dead and my mother is here she has been drawing her pension money through O'Neil Joel Hardy and he has been keeping her money and she is now here on sufferance and my mother has sent you these few lines is to halve the money changed so she can get the money for her support for she is in great need of it I am ignorant in how such matter is fixed I want you to direct you letter to me or J. Simpkins please let me see how the matter stands as soon as convenient and you will oblige me very much Yours Respectfully James Langum

3 rd Auditor's Office May 18, 1858.
Sir:
James Langham Georgian abt 1818. died 28 Oct. 1829, & his pension has been paid in full to that date to Elizabeth Langham, his widow. Very Resp g Yours O bed Serv t
W. G. ...
Auditor
Genl. C. Whitney Esq. } Comm r . of Pensions }

Pension Office, May 17. 1858.
The Third Auditor will please certify date of death of within named pensioner, and name of the party who received the arrears due at the time of his death.
Very respectfully
R. Cole Chief Clerk
Wadsworth

No. 1624. Elizabeth Goldsby formerly widow of James Langham Alabama
b.b. Tucker Jan'y 26 1857. Same Nov. 6, 1857 Abd & Tucker Dec 6/58
3 Feb 1853 June 17
Washed & Lined 20 Jan 58
154584 254584

James Langham died
Present 1885
Deed 1883
July 1883
Rev. P. ...
Returned
Elizabeth Golding
for and of
James Langham
1883
Washington
Present
Witness
Rev.
Rev.

Elizabeth [?] James Langham
St. [?] [?]
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
2. [?]

Elizabeth Goldsby formerly widow of James Langham Conecuh Co. Alabama // Admitted, Act Feb'y 3, 1853 at rate of $96 per Annum commencing at date of said act // Pay widow 9/4/53 // Statement one 4 th March last // Certificate to Lloyd H. Tucker Washington, D. C.

Elizabeth Goldsby
for wid
James Langhorn
Ala - Mr.
1833
Dec 1873
Hon. Geo. C. Rutherford Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

Revolution.
Virginia.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 11070
Elizabeth Goldsby formerly Wife of James Langhorne Print Rev. War
Act: Febry 3 rd /53 July 27 th /62
Index:—Vol. A , Page 280
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Waverly New Oct 29. 1853 Adv. evidence
Elizabeth Goldby for wid of James Langham Sta. - Jan 1853
Dec 1853
Rev. Geo. C. Whiting Court of Pensions Washington D.C.

Elizabeth Ansley  Ansley
No. 1053
Montgomery Ala Feby 11
Pension office
Dear
Washington
6illy

84,041
150 Acres

James Langhams deed
Present 1883
£254.5.8d
Elizabeth Goldsmith
Boynton
James Langhams
Boynton Farm Clos to the road Acres 20. more or less Acres 20. more or less
Rev. War
Rev. War Rev. War Rev. War Rev. War

House of Reps.
July 14/57.
Dr. Sir,
Yours is of the 4 th inst covering application of Elizabeth Goldsby for a Revolutionary pension, requesting me to make a certificate that there is no deal of the Circuit Ct of Concord Co. etc & c has been used. In reply I have to state that I have no knowledge whether there is a seal or not used by said Court. I know that A. B. Moon is a Judge of one of the Circuits in Ala. that Mr. B. Davis is clerk of Cir. Ct. of Concord, but

are wholly unacquainted with the hand-writing of both.
Yrs & Percy Walker
Col. C. Tucker Esq,
P. S. Return herewith Mrs. Golding's application. M.

Washington D.C. Jan'y 18 th 1888.
War. Geo. C. Whiting Comt. of Pensions Sir
Permit me to call your attention to the County Court Order of Blyth Goldsby, former widow of James Dangham No. 254.584. Oct March 1880.
He filed in your Office Oct. 27. 1887. The Affiants of Det. Cunningham, Det. Mc. Moore & Det. Burritt, to the effect that they were well acquainted with Det. Dangham, since his life and up to the period of his death, that he died in April 6 th Ex. about the 28 th Oct. 1829. Affiants saw him buried,
That said James Dangham and Elizabeth now Blyth Goldsby, lived together in the neighborhood of Department for many years as husband and wife &c.
He also filed the same date, the Affiants of Det. Goldsby & Det. Armstrong, who swear that they were well acquainted with Blyth Goldsby, late husband of Blyth Goldsby and who was before him in marriage Blyth Dangham, that Blyth Goldsby is dead, that they saw him buried &c. He now encloses the affidavits to Det.

Ward & Henry Association to the effect that no record evidence of this Claimants marriage can be had for the reason that at the date of said marriage 1888. - no record was kept.
Hoping that the evidence furnished may be deemed sufficient to authorize the issue of a warrant as and
Very respectfully Yours Truly & Sincere Puckett & Goyd

Bounty land Claim Act 3 d March 1855
Asst. Secretary
Elizabeth Goldsby widow of James Barnhard, decd.
R. 25 T. 58 R.
Yours & S r ly C. C. Present

The State of Ala. , Monroe County on this the 30th day of December AD 1837 Before me J.E. Feagin a Justice of the peace in and for S a county Personally appeared Joel Harden & Henry Middleton Who Says on oath from the circumstances under their knowledge, they do not believe there can be a marriage certificate obtained for Mrs Elizabeth Goldsby former Widow of James Langham of a person for Georgia dece d for the reason at the date of the marriage of the S a James Lang- ham to Elizabeth Goldsby as recorded in S a Elizabeth Goldsby Memorandum of James Langham application for Bounty Fund and Pension claim there was nothing more than a memorandum of Marriage Record kept at the date of S a marriage 1808 as we have applied for marriage certifi- cates in some of the adjoining counties and find there was only a memorandum of marriage kept at the date of their S a marriage which was in 1808 & We further swear that we are disinterested In the prosecution of this claim
Joel Harden
Henry Middleton
Sworn to & subscribed to before me the date & date above written & I certify that the affiant is a credible witness and that I have no interest this claim Given under my hand & seal this 30th Day of December AD 1837
J.E. Feagin J.P.

State of Alabama, Monroe County.
I, M. M c Corvey, Judge of Probate of said County, hereby certify that J. E. Jeagin, whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit, is, & was at the time of signing the same, an acting justice of the Peace, in & for said County, duly commissioned & sworn. —
Given under my hand & seal of office, this 4 th day of January A. D. 1858.
M. M c Corvey Judge of Probate.

Montrey The 12 1859
To the Pension office Sir
The object of this communication is to know if any person draws money as agent for me and if so please to let me know if on the widow of James Langham who served in the Revolution war he received a pension up to his death I think he died in 1828
Your
Truly Elizabeth Langham

Restoration 6.394 Brief in the Case of Elizabeth Goldsby formerly Widow of James C. Laughorn Pirate Rev. Washington D.C. Conceah County and State of Alabama. Act 2 o Sec Feb. 3. 1853
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Susp d Claim roll of Mobile. at $96. pr annum - paid to March 4. 1861. as per report of 3 o Auditor. Certificate Surrendered. Personal identity & Continued widowhood shown by Witnesses whose Credibility is properly substantiated by the Court.
Admitted Dec 16. 1868 to pension at $96 pr annum Commencing March 4. 1861
Name and residence of Agent. Tucker & Sells Present.
W E Trask Examining Clerk.

CHAS. C. TUCKER.
WM. H. SELLS,
TUCKER & SELLS, Attorneys for Claimants,
Agents for Procuring Bounties, Pensions, Arrears of Pay, Prize-money, Compensation for Horses, Boats, and other Property lost or destroyed while in the service of the United States. Government Vouchers of all kinds, and Claims of Quartermasters, Contractors, Sutlers and others collected. Officers' Ordnance and Quartermasters' Accounts adjusted, Stoppages of Pay removed and Certificates of Non-Indebtedness procured.
Washington, D. C.,
July 21 st 1868.
Hon J. A. Morgan Actg Com of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir,
We request action in the claim of Elizabeth Goldsby formerly Widow of "James Daugharn" for Restoration of Pension of State Alabama claim filed Sep 11. 67 Pension Certificate dated May 19. 1858.
Respectfully Tucker & Sells for

Payment to be made at Mobile , by Lloyd Bowers Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Alabama.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 434 Vol. 16.
G. T. Getty Clerk.

60 H.R. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Elizabeth Goldsby, formerly
widow of James Langham, _____ who was a private, _____ in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Ninety Six — dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
to be included per Pension Office from 2d March 1853 Amount due on this certificate from 2d February 1853-68 calculation
Given at the Department of the Interior, this nineteenth day of May, _____ one thousand eight hundred and fifty- eight.
L. P. [Signature]
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
G. A. [Signature] Commissioner of Pensions.

(6396)

Respectfully Returned
Our Record being Kept by name of Soldier it is difficult to find Cases without their Name Please give name of the Soldier
McKen & Fells pr L
Jly 25/68.
Elizabeth Goldsby Formerly Widow of James Laugham Alabama.

Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington D.C. July 23 1868.
Gentlemen,
In reply to yours of 21 st inst. in regard to Mrs. Elizabeth Goldsby claim I have to say that she has furnished no proof that she has been loyal & desired the suppression of the rebellion or that she remains the Widow. Claimant & Witness, signed by Mark, the officer must certify that the contents of the papers were made known before so signing - Claimant is suspended. You full proof of loyalty in accordance with the law.
Respectfully
Wcker & Sells Present
Jas. A. Morgan Acting Commissioner
105 P 46

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Goldsby, formerly widow of James Langham. Conecuh County and State of Alabama. act February 3. 1853
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband of claimant was a pensioner of the United States under act of March 18, 1818, at rate of $96 per annum, and died October 28 th 1829, the annuity at that date having been paid to "Elizabeth Langham, his widow" as appears by the 3 d Auditor's report.
Marriage of Claimant in 1810, her identity, death ( if for increase. ) of her second husband in 1842, and her present widowhood, proved by several witnesses. Certified to be credible.
Messrs. Lloyd & Zucker
Name and residence of Agent
Washington,
D. C.
R. Ledder Examining Clerk.

Washington D.C. Jan'y 21. 1881.
Hon. Geo. C. Richardson Commr. of Pensions Sir
We enclose herewith the declaration of Elizabeth Gorley, former widow of Jas Langham dec'd. applicant for back pay, pension under Act of July 3 d 1853. Taken by us from the files of your Office, and with it the Certificate of the Hon. James A. Stallworth Representative in Congress to the effect that there is no seal of Office for the Present Court of Pensions County, State of Alabama. - etc -
We respectfully ask that your early attention may be given this claim, Very respectfully Your Obd. Servts Rucker & Gloyd

I James A. Stallworth representative in Congress from the 1 st Congressional Dis- -trict of the State of Alabama, hereby Certify that there is no seal of Office for the Circuit Court of Conecuh County State of Alabama - and that I resided in said County - and consequently had a knowledge of the fact, also that the signatures of A. B. Moore and Chas B. Davis were attached to the Declaration of Col. J. Goldsby former indictment of James Baughman, are genuine.
Jan 20 th 1858. James A. Stallworth

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Washington D.C. Dec 24. 1856.
Hon Geo C. Whiting Comm r of Pensions.
Sir.
I enclose the claim for a pension under the Act of Feb 3. 1853. of Mrs Elizabeth Golasby, of Ala. widow of James Langham. - An early examination of the claim is respectfully requested.
Very respectfully Your Obed Servt.
Chas C. Tucker.
Enc.

Washington D.C. Oct. 29. 1857.
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting, Commr of Pensions Sir.
We return to you the declaration of Mrs. Elizabeth Closely, widow of James Langham, deceased - also a letter from the Hon. Mary Walker in explanation of the absence of the seal of County Court. -
There will be found filed with the claim for Bounty land under act of 1855. - R. 254. 584. - evidence of identity, widowhood &c. -
Very respectfully Your obedt. Servant Rucker & Lloyd

Elizabeth Wilby - for aid of Anna Langdon and her children
Boynons

Washington D.C. Sept. 29. 1858
Hon Gen. C. Whiting Commr. of Pensions Sir
We beg leave to again call your attention to the Bounty Land Claim under the Act of March 3. 1855 of Mrs Eliz. Goldsby wid of James Langham N o 254. 504.
The Claim was suspended for additional evidence which has been filed, and we have received the claimants Pension Certificate issued under the 2 nd Section Act of Feb 3. 1853.
The additional evidence was probably filed with the Pension Claim.
Respy Your O bt Serv t
Tucker & Lloyd.

Washington D.C. April 23 rd /88
Hon. Geo. B. Whiting Comm r of Pensions Sir
We herewith enclosed the evidence of identity in the Pension Claim of Elizabeth Goadby, widow of James Goadby, dec d under the Act of February 3 rd 1883. and as required by your letter dated March 5 th 1888.
We most earnestly request your prompt attention to the claim.
Very respectfully Yours obedt. Servt. Duckett & Sligo

M. Kneissner powder
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Monticello Geo Decr 10 th 1855-
Sir
Yours of the 29 th Novr has just been recd. Stating that you were wrong in the Statement of the names. That it is James Langham to Elizabeth Martin. I can find no such marriage Certificate on Record. in the date you mention. You request me not to be disturbed or molested at your communications, not in the least degree, but on the other hand it would afford me the greatest pleasure in being able to furnish you with the Certificate desired
Yours respectfully
C. J. Lovejoy

Keer Wag Pension Act July 3 1883.
And I evidenced
Elizabeth Goldsby wid. of Col. Saugbaum and U.S. Mm. -
Becker & Beza atty Present

State of Georgia County of Upson
Edmund Langford, James Willingham & John Burkett Residents of Upson County and State of Georgia upon oaths declare That we are personally acquainted with Elizabeth Goldsby formerly the widow of James Langham and that we were personally acquainted with James Langham During his life time, that he was a United States Pension on the Georgia Roll, that the said Elizabeth Goldsby was then his wife, and that the said Elizabeth Goldsby now an applicant for Bounty is the wife of the identical James Langham Who was a pension on the Georgia
Roll Witness
Edmund Langford James Willingham John Burkett
The foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me the 20th day of February 1838 and I certify that I know the affiants to be creditable persons and that I have no interest in the claim
Francis M. Richardson A Justice of the Peace

Oct 14
Mr.

The State of Georgia Upson County } on this the 27 th March 1838 personally appeared Before me the subscribers a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state above mentioned James Willingham and John H. Minter — Who being duly sworn according to Law, deposes and says that Elizabeth Goldsby an applicant for Bounty land and pension is the widow of the late James Langham deceased who was a Pensioner under the acts of congress of March 1818 and May 1820 from Upson County Georgia, that they have known the said Elizabeth Goldsby for the last 50 years, that they knew her during the life time of her husband James Langham, and that they know that they lived together as man and wife and that their marriage was then called in question
James his Willingham mark John H. Minter
The foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be creditable persons and that I have no interest in this claim.
James S. Shugart, J.P. A Justice of the peace

Georgia } I, Ansel T. Shackelford clerk of the Superior Court Upson County } in & for the County & State aforesaid do certify that Jas. Shufeldt whose proper signature appears to the foregoing Affidavit & also the signature of F. W. Richardson to the other are & were Justices of the Peace, commissioned & sworn & authorized to administer Oaths, &c, and that all their Official acts are entitled to full faith & Credit. Given under my hand and official & seal of office Signature, this 5 th day of April 1858 A. T. Shackelford clerk H.C.

W.B. Sunday book Barnes James the Barnes to the
Connem Apr 20, 1825 Private up in County Ga
Capt Howard Col. Parker Miss Virginia St. Matthews Apr 1819
James Langham
Bennett Crawford
Rec. Aug. 30. 1825

Enclose the papers in the case of James Langam I also send the papers on which the Admonition of June 19th April 1823 is on the Disputancy Complainant of is Corrie and I rather say self all is right you will be so good as to Enclose the result of your Decision to me or the Appellate Director to mount it as there is no post office established in up on yet Very Respectfully your Obtd Servt Purnon office ————— Buntline

The State of Alabama Conceah County I, John M. Henderson former Judge of Probate of said County and State, hereby certify that the Original application of Elizabeth Goldsby, for restoration to Pension Roll that was made some time in Sept. 1867, was read and explained to her by me before she signed the same, said instrument was also read and explained to the witnesses before they signed the same, and that their signatures thereto are genuine. Witness my hand this 26 th day of Oct. A.D. 1868
John M. Henderson
The State of Ala Conceah County I Augustus W Jones Judge of Probate in and for said State and County do hereby certify that John M Henderson whose name appears to the for- going certificate, was Judge of Probate in and for the County of Conceah and State of Alabama in and during the year 1867 and that full faith and credit is due to all his acts during said year aforesaid and that his signature above, aforesaid is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of office this 28 th day of Oct. 1868
A. W. Jones
Judge of Probate

The State of Alabama County of Lawrence on the 23 rd
of Nov. 1868 personally came before me James M Piggott a Justice of the peace J. R. Cook for the county & state aforesaid W. H. Hester , J. S. Piggott citizens of the county and state above named who being by me first duly sworn says on oath that they have been personally acquainted with Elizabeth Gaddy of the county and state above named, for about twenty-five years and have known her as the widow of Gaddy & the former widow of James Langham as she came to this county with several of the Langham children & two of Gaddy children. James to and subscribed to and she is now a widow and has the whole time James to and subscribed to to this 23 rd of Nov A D 1868 we are not interested in the claim refer to James M. Piggott J. P. Nathaniel S. Piggott J. R. Cook
The State of Ala  I A. W. Jones Judge of Probate County Court  in and for said county & state hereby certify that James M Piggott whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit, as Justice of the Peace known to me, is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county, & state aforesaid, and that his signature is genuine - and that full faith and credit is due to all his official acts as official acts as such given under my hand and seal of office A W Jones This 23 rd Nov 1868 Judge

J. M. Piggott
The State of Ala Concealed County,
I, Augustus W Jones Judge of Probate in and for the County and State above named, do hereby certify that James M Piggott Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavits were made and who has therunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing, an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State above named, duly Commissioned and sworn, that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit and that his signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name, and affixed my Official Seal this 5 th day of Sept 1868
A. W. Jones

1860 Jan 18 James Langham
Miss Elizabeth Langham, March 2/59
6.396
Alabama Mobile
Elizabeth Goldsby family - widow of
James Langham who served in the Revolutionary
war
Inscribed on the roll at the rate of 90 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 19 th day of May 1855, and sent to
Lloyd D Tucker, Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act May 3, 1.

Interrogatories to be propounded to Mr James Partridge & Mrs Partridge Mr James Willingham. Hillard
Minter & Dewey Gilbert of upson Co Georgia for Establishing the identity Between James Langham dec & his wife Elizabeth Langham formerly of upson Co Geo, as man & wife & the death of James Langham also the death of Elijah Goldsby the last husband of the 1 st Elizabeth Langham for the purpose of obtaining Banns, Sums & Pension Claims
Interrogatory 1 st
Do you or any of you know James Langham & his wife Elizabeth Langham if so please state the facts.
2 nd Inter
Did you know James Langham & his wife Elizabeth Langham as man & wife further have there acts as man & wife So Received January 13 th the Neighborhood
3 rd Inter
Do you or either of you know that James Langham is dead if so please state at what time & place

A Interrogatory
Do you or either of you know that Elijah Goldsby the last husband of Elizabeth Langham is dead if so please state at what time & place as near as you can
Cross Interrogatories.
Answer to the 1 st Inter-

Answer to the first interrogatory, John Hilliard Minter Says he knows the parties
2 In. the witness says he knows the parties as husband & wife & their acts , was so considered by their neighbors as such
3 In. witness says that James Langham is dead for he saw him buried he died in Upson County about the year 1850 as well as his memory serves him
4 In. witness answers that he does not know that Elijah Goldy, the second husband of Elizabeth Langham is dead only from rumor (matter witness certifies that he is not interested in this case)
Witness states that he has done told all that he knows about the matter
Sworn Answered, sworn to & subscribed
before me this 15 th Nov 1886 J. R. Hutchinson J.P. W. P. Sharman Commissioners
{ John H. Minter }
I do hereby certify that the above witness is a creditable witness, and that I am in no wise interested in the state prosecution of this claim J. R. Hutchinson J.P.

1825 32 1793
1854 10 5

Georgia      §      I, Asa D. Blackwell Clerk of the Superior Upson County      Court in & for the County & State aforesaid do Certify that Joseph R. Hutchinson whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Interrogatories, is & was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace, for said County, duly commissioned & sworn and authorized to administer oaths and that all of his Official Acts are entitled to full faith & credit, & that the Superior Court is a Court of Record having general Jurisdiction. Given under my hand & official signature at Thomaston Georgia with seal of Office attached. this 18 th of November 1886 A. D. Blackwell Clerk S.C.

ACT OF FEB. 4, 1862.
CLAIM FOR Restoration of Pension.
Elizabeth Golasby. Revolutionary Pension. $96. per year Act of Feb 3. 1853 Mobile Ala. Agency.
Oct 14. 1867 no proof of loyalty. widowed & Signs & a mark
TUCKER & SELLS, ATTORNEYS FOR CLAIMANT, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Date July 23. 1868
INSTRUCTIONS
The declaration must be made before a Judge, Clerk or Deputy Clerk of a Court of record. If the declarant, or any witness, signs by mark, the officer must certify that the contents of the paper were made known to the affiant before signing. In every case the declaration or affidavit must either be signed by the affiant's own hand or else by mark (X). Signing by another hand when the party is able to write, or without a mark when unable to write, is not admissible. If the applicant be an invalid pensioner, he must be examined by an Army Surgeon or by an Examining Surgeon appointed by the Commissioner of Pensions, as to the continuance of his disability, unless the disability is of a character to continue permanent, such as a loss of a limb, which should be stated in his declaration. If a widow, she must prove by two credible and disinterested witnesses, her continued widowhood. If the guardian of a minor child, newly appointed, he must file evidence of his appointment as such.

APPLICATION FOR RESTORATION OF PENSION
By Pensioner dropped from Pension Roll under Act of Feb. 4, 1862.
State of Alabama Conceah County } ss. Probate court
On this the first day of August A. D. 186 7 , before me J. M. Henderson Judge of the Probate court in and for the County and State above named, the same being a Court of Record, personally appeared Elizabeth Goldsby aged 70 years, a resident of Conceah county in the State of Alabama who being duly sworn according to law, declares that She is the identical Elizabeth Goldsby who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Mobile Alabama and whose Pension Certificate is herewith returned:
that She has resided since the first day of January, 1861, as follows: in Conceah county Alabama
that during this period her means of subsistence have been none Except such as were afforded by friends Relation and that She has not borne arms against the government of the United States, or in any manner encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with their cause: and that She was last paid her pen- sion on the fourth day of September A. D. 186 0
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the pension rolls, and of ob- taining a new pension certificate, such as She may be entitled to under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate her original claim, and hereby constitutes and appoints TUCKER & SELLS, of Washington, D. C., her Attorneys to prosecute the claim and procure a certificate, with power of substitu- tion, and revokes and countermands all former authority that may have been given for the above specified purpose.
Elizabeth  her  X Goldsby mark
Sworn to, subscribed and acknowledged before me the day and year first above written, and on the same day be- fore me personally appeared Henry Anderson and James R. Cook residents of Conceah County Ala persons whom I cer- tify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, declare that they are personally acquainted with Elizabeth Goldsby who has made and subscribed the foregoing declaration in their presence, and know that She is the identical person who was a pensioner of the United States as stated therein, and that the other allegations in said declaration to her loyalty, residence and means of subsistence are true, and they further state that they are disinterested in this claim for restoration of pension.
his Henry Anderson mark James R. Cook
Sworn to and subscribed before me. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 1 day of August 186 7 .
John M. Henderson Judge of Probate

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.
I Elizabeth Goldsby do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder: that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion, with reference to the emancipation of slaves: So help me God.
Elizabeth  her  Goldsby mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ! day of August 186 5
and I hereby certify that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim
John M. Henderson Judge of Probate

INSTRUCTIONS.
The declaration must be made before a Judge, Clerk or Deputy Clerk of a Court of record.
If the declarant, or any witness, signs by mark, the officer must certify that the contents of the paper were made known to the affiant before signing. In every case the declaration or affidavit must either be signed by the affiant's own hand or else by mark (X) . Signing by another hand when the party is able to write, or without a mark when unable to write, is not admissible.
If the applicant be an invalid pensioner, he must be examined by an Army Surgeon or by an Examining Surgeon appointed by the Commissioner of Pensions, as to the continuance of his disability, unless the disability is of a character to continue permanent, such as a loss of a limb; which should be stated in his declaration. If a widow, she must prove by two credible and disinterested witnesses, her continued widowhood. If the guardian of a minor child, newly appointed, he must file evidence of his appointment as such.

PROOF OF LOYALTY.
[Forwarded by TUCKER & SELLS, ATTORNEYS FOR CLAIMANTS, Washington, D. C.]
I, Elizabeth G. G. G. being duly sworn, depose and say: that I am a citizen of the County of Clatsop and State of Washington and that I was on the _____ day of _____ 186_____, the date my annexed claim originated, and have ever since been true and loyal to the United States; and I solemnly swear, in presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of the States thereunder; and that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all acts of Congress passed during the late Rebellion, with reference to Slaves, so long and so far, as not repealed, modified or held void by Congress, or by decision of the Supreme Court; and that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support, all proclamations of the President, made during the late rebellion, having reference to slaves, so long and so far as not modified or declared void by decision of the Supreme Court, So help me God. I was opposed to the Rebellion and distinctly in favor of its suppression so help me God
STATE OF Florida } Volusia COUNTY. }
We the undersigned, residents of Greene County, State of Arkansas being duly sworn, severally and mutually depose and say, that we are well acquainted with Elizabeth Goldsby of Greene County, and State of Arkansas , and that we know she was loyal to the United States, at the time her annexed claim for the land in the present case amounting to $ _____ originated, and that she has ever since been loyal to the United States; and furthermore that we are disinterested in his claim. And we were opposed to the Rebellion and distinctly in favor of its suppression and knew of our own personal knowledge that Elizabeth Goldsby was opposed to the rebellion and distinctly in favor of its suppression Samuel W. Cook
Henry G. Middleton

STATE OF Alabama Conowee COUNTY. }
On this 19 th day of Aug 186 8 , before me James M. Riggs Clerk Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above named, per- sonally appeared Elizabeth Goldsby of Conowee County County, State of Alabama and made oath to the foregoing statement, by her subscribed. At the same time appeared before me Samuel H. Cook and Henry C. McCallum residents of the County of Conowee and State of Alabama witnesses who subscribed the foregoing affidavit, and known to me, as loyal persons, and of good rep- utation and entitled to be believed, and made oath, that the statements contained in said affidavit are true to the best of their knowledge and belief.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal, the day and year above written.
James M. Riggs J.P.
No Stamps required
The State of Alabama Conowee County I, William Beard Justice of the Peace of said County hereby certify that I read and explained the contents of the application to the Claimant and witness before they signed the same & that their signatures are genuine. Witness my hand this 3 rd day of September A. D. 1868 Wm Beard J.P.
The State of Alabama Conowee County I, James M. Riggs Justice of the Peace of said County hereby certify that I read and explained the contents of the foregoing application to Elizabeth Goldsby the appli- cant in this case before she assigned the same and that her mark thereto are genuine witness my hand this 19 th day of Augt. A.D. 1868
NOTE.—If more convenient, the affidavits can be made before any officer, other than a clerk, authorized by law to administer oaths. If the officer does not use an official seal, his official character and signature must be certi- fied to by the Clerk of a Court or a Secretary of State.

Georgia Superior Court present Wilson County W. J. Shorter Judge
on the fifteenth day of April Eighteen hundred and twentyfive personally appeared in open court being a court of record in said State of Georgia & County of Wilson James Sangam being a citizen in said district of Georgia and County of Wilson Aged Sixtytwo years Who being being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 and the act supplemental thereto passed on the 1 st May 1820 that he the said James Sangam enlisted for the term of eighteen months in the month of April 1779 in the State of Virginia in the company commanded by Capt. Thomas Howard the regiment commanded by Col. Parker in the line of the State of Virginia in the Continental Establishment (in which he continued) to serve in said corps until the 12 th May 1780 when Charleston in the State of South Carolina surrendered to the British When he said Sangam was taken prisoner that he

Remained a prisoner about six months then made his escape from them and was retaken by the tories and delivered to Col. Brown in Augusta Where he remained a prisoner five or eight months more and again made his escape from Brown in Augusta and found Lieut. Col. Samuel Ham- mond in the Month of September 1781 under whose Command he fought as a sergeant at the battle of the Ullow Springs on the 8 th of September 1781 Where he received a wound by a ball in his left side that he enlisted under Col. Samuel Hammond for 10. months and was Honorably discharged as Will appear by his discharge from Col. Ham- mond dated 12 th September 1782 & which is here- =to shown, and in pursuance of the act of the 7 th of March 1826 I do solemnly swear that I was a resi- dent citizen of this united States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or otherwise disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval service of the united

States during the revolutionary War past the 15 th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or security of Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule herunto annexed and by me subscribed viz. One lot of Land in the Pineywoods Twp in County of District Union generally to be worth nothing A head of cattle 2 grain and 2 small ones 2 cows & nine pigs the house hold property is con- siderably sufficient that he is a farmer unable to per- form hard labour that he is and has been afflicted with a fever caught for a number of years Which as he grows older gets worse that he has a wife 32 years of age who has been quite sickly for 2 or 3 years that he has seven children viz James Washington 11 years old John Madison 11 years old Maryann 8 years old Marial Faith 7 or 8 years old Samuel Hammond 4 years old and Jane 2 years old and Martha an infant and none except the oldest can earn his living and have justice done them In raising and educating of them Sworn to and subscribed in open court 15 April 1823 W. C. W. C. Clerk James Langham

Georgia I James M c Gregor Clarke Clerk of the Superior Court of the County of ... do hereby certify that the proceedings and the Schedule thereto annexed are true copies from the records of said Court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited does not exceed Twenty Dollars. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and private seal there being no seal of office this 20 th April 1875 J M c Gregor Clarke C.S.
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