Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8850, for John Lockhart, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
116
Lockhart, John Sr.
S 8850
CONTENTS
Carded

Died Jan'y 30 1835 see Agency book
5834 North Carolina.
John Lockhart
of Anson in the State of North Carolina who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Lockheart of the Regt commanded by Col Brune in the North Carolina line for 8 Months
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Feby 1833 and sent to Hon W Bethune 76 R
Arrears to 14th of Sept 1832 $ 39.99 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March 33. 13.33 $53.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 8 Page 35
(over) 1/30/1835

State of North Carolina
Sturges County } October Session 1832
On this 11 th day of October 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions now sitting John Lockhart, a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged 69 years a Soldier of the Revolution - who being duly sworn according to law, doth upon his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 -
I entreat the services of the United States under the following names - Officers - and served as herein stated - And first I volunteered as a private in the County of North Hampton in June 1780 - under Capt. Samuel Lockhart - but was detained by sickness for a short time - then I marched under Capt. Durn - in the Regiment commanded by Lieut. Col. Prickell and Col. Sewell - and was marched to the South to join Genl. Gates passed into South Carolina to Hick's Mills near Cheraw hills where we received the news of Genl. Gates defeat at Camden in August 1780 - when we took up our line of March to North Carolina to Salisbury from thence to Charlotte where we remained a short time and from thence to Guilford Court House - where we were encamped by Col. Sewell in Nov.

1780 - when we received the news of Genl. Gates defeat at Camden - 1780 - when we took up our line of March to North-Carolina to Salisbury from then to Charlotte where we remained a short time and from there - back to Salisbury - where I was discharged by Col. Sowell in Nov. 1780 - having served five months
In May 1781 - I became a Substitute in the County of Northampton State of North Carolina  Virginia for one John Bickel under Capt. William - Clayton in the Regiment commanded by Col. Elliott and was Marched to Screven Point in James River. State of Virginia where I was discharged by Col. Elliott in October 1781 - served but three months - although the time of entering & leaving the Service was longer having served eight months in all during the two terms -
I have lost all my discharges - and declare that I have no other documentary evidence of my Service - and know of no person now living by whose testimony I can prove my Service except my brother. Jacob Lockhart and John Hough - whose depositions I have procured - and are herewith enclosed
I hereby relinquish every claim to a pension or annuity except the presents and declare that my name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State whatever
Sworn to and Subscribed the 28th year aforesaid -
John Lockhart

of November 1780. I also knew that he became a contributor for the New York State Journal. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1781. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Senate in 1782. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1783. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Senate in 1784. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1785. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Senate in 1786. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1787. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Senate in 1788. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1789. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Senate in 1790. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1791. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Senate in 1792. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1793. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Senate in 1794. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1795. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Senate in 1796. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1797. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Senate in 1798. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1799. I also knew that he was a member of the New York State Senate in 1800.
1 st Question by Leavitt. Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. I was born in Prince Ann County, State of Virginia on 3 rd April 1763.
2 nd Question by Leavitt. Have you any record of your age and if so where is it?
Answer. I have a record of my age in my Bible at home which was transmitted from the family Bible kept by my father.
3 rd Question by Leavitt. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
Answer - when first called into service I was living in Northampton County North Carolina - and when called on to service the second time also - I continued to live in Northampton North Carolina for some years after the war from there I removed to the State of Virginia where I lived about 20 years - and from there into Mason County North Carolina - where I have been living 17 years and where I now live.

I continued to live in North Hampton & Charlestown for some years after the war from then I removed to the State of Oregon where I lived about 20 years - and from there into Union County, Colorado - When I was living 17 years was where I now live
4. Question by Grant. How were you called into service were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom?
Answer. I was a volunteer in the first term of service - in the second I became a substitute for one John Dick -
5. Question by Grant. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served, such companies and called Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. Answer. There were no regular Officers with the troops with whom I served - Although we used as our March to join Genl. Gates - his defeat at Camden, S. Carolina - previous to forming a junction with him and his Army - I served in the Militia Regiments of Colony, Dorchester and Seabrook - and Col. Elliott - my services were in both
6. Question by Grant. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service if so by whom was it given and what has become of the papers? For my first term of Service I received a discharge from Col. Seabrook for my second term of service I was a discharge from Col. Elliott they are both lost.

I testify by these State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood - who can testify as to your character for veracity and good behavior and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution Glennville. The Rev. John Culpeper, and Absalom Myers are well acquainted with me
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above
John Lockhart Jr.
We John Culpeper a clergyman residing in the County of Montgomery State of North Carolina and Absalom Myers residing in the County of Surry State of North Carolina hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Lockhart, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be of years of age; and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion

residing in the County of ... That we are well acquainted with John Lockhart, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be ... years of age; and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in the opinion ... sworn to & subscribed to the day and year aforesaid -
L. Culpeper A. Myers
Personally appeared in open court this 12 th day October 1832 Adam Lockhart, who being duly sworn according to law, doth upon his oath, make the following statements, viz, My brother Jno Lockhart the above ap- pearant and myself resided at my Father's in Northamflow County N C Carolina I have a distinct and perfect recollection, that he volunteered in the service of the United States, as a private, in June 1780, under Captain Samuel Lockhart (his uncle) but my brother John Lockhart was taken sick in consequence of which failed to March off with the 1 st Capt. Samuel Lockhart who had marched to join General Gates, as soon as Jno Lockhart recovered from his indisposition I understood, that he marched off, under Capt. Burn or Burns in the regiment commanded by Lieut. Col. Brickell and Col. Benj. Parris, the family frequently heard from him while he was in the army and in the camp until his return home the last of November 1780. I also know that he became a substitute for one John Vick in May 1781. I was

present when my Mother gave his clothing and knapsack, the tears shed on the occasion has made an indelible impression on my mind. I saw of this he joined the Army of Capt William Waugh, our family frequently heard from him during that Campaign. I have a perfect recollection that he Mr Lockhart and Capt Wm Waugh returned together home in the Fall of 1781.
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year above written
Lockhart
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after an Investigation of the matter and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states, they further certify that it appears to them that John Culpeper who signed the preceding Certificate is a Blyerman residing in Montgomery County State of North Carolina and that Absalom Myers who has also signed the same is a resident of the County of Anson and State aforesaid is a Credible Person and that their Statement is entitled to Credit. Lastly they certify that Adam Lockhart who has sworn to and Subscribed to the above affidavit is a resident of the County of Anson and is a respectable man and that his declaration is worthy of Credit.
M c Namara, one of the Court
W m Smith Chairman
I William Desmukes Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of John Lockhart for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 13 th day of October 1837
W m Desmukes Clerk

15792
Mr Lockhart of North Caera
8 Mns Private
adm
26/66
Lockhart Adm
Hon J Bethune

BRIEF in the case of  John Lockhart of Anson  Donnelly  in the State of  North Carolina  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 69  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     June In 1780 Vol. was with a short time & discharged in Nov 1780 having served 5 months Private Gen. Capt Lockhart, Capt Brown, Lt Col Brinkill, Col Sewell   May 1780 Sub & was discharged in Oct 1781, having served 8 months in all do Capt Waugh, Col Elliott  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Northampton County North Carolina -  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Two Witnesses - one for both terms, the other for the first  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. W. Myles  Examinining Clerk.  July 31. 1833

January 18, 1937
John Lockhart S. 8850 BA-J/AWT
Mrs. A. L. Thompson 801 Simpson Street Greensboro, North Carolina
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of any soldier with surname Lockhart of North Carolina.
The Revolutionary War record of John Lockhart is furnished you herein, as found in pension claim, S. 8850, based upon his service in that war. This is the record of the only soldier with surname Lockhart, on account of whose service with the North Carolina troops in the Revolutionary War, a pension was claimed.
John Lockhart was born April 3, 1763 in Princess Anne County, Virginia; the names of his parents were not stated. They were living in Northampton County, North Carolina during the Revolution.
While residing with his parents in Northampton County, Carolina, John Lockhart enlisted sometime in June, 1780 and served five months as a private in Captain Burns' company, Colonel Benjamin Seawell's North Carolina regiment. He enlisted sometime in May, 1781 and served until sometime in October, 1781 in Captain William Vaughn's company, Colonel Elliott's North Carolina regiment.
He continued to live in Northampton County, for "some years after the war", when he moved to Virginia and lived there about twenty years, and moved to Anson

County, North Carolina.
The soldier, John Lockhart, was allowed pension on his application executed, October 11, 1832, then living in Anson County, at which time he signed "John Lockhart, Sr." He died January 30, 1835.
The papers in this claim contain no reference to wife or children.
Reference was made to his uncle, Captain Samuel Lockhart, during the Revolution, and John Lockhart's brother, Adam Lockhart, was living in 1832 in Anson County, North Carolina.
In order to obtain the name and address of the person paid the last payment of this pension, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., and give the following-
John Lockhart Certificate #5854 Issued February 18, 1833 Rate $26.66 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 North Carolina Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

John Lockhart
15792
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State of North Carolina } This day came before me in Anson County } Carpenter one of the Acting Justices
For Said County of Anson, John Hough of Said County a man of Respectable Standing and after being duly sworn according to law , makes the following Statement That he knew John Lockhart who has subscribed & sworn to the United States Declaration, he further says that he served a soldier with Said Lockhart some time then four eleven, that they both went from Northampton County, North Carolina that they both entered the service about the same time, about the latter end of Decr 1780 and that they were both discharged near Salisbury some time in Nov. 1780. Sworn to & Subscribed this 13 th day of
October 1832 J.H.
John Hough
Allen Carpenter J.P.
State of North Carolina } I hereby certify that the above deponent Anson County } John Hough states that he is not able to get to the court house. And I do hereby give it as my opinion that he is not able to go to court owing to affliction & bodily infirmity given under my hand this 13 th day of October 1832 Allen Carpenter
I William Dismukes, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that Allen Carpenter whose signature appears to the above affidavit is an acting Justice of the Peace for the County of Anson duly commissioned and qualified to administer Oaths & that the signature attached as his signature - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 13 th day of October 1832. Wm Dismukes Clerk

15792
Mr Lockhart of North Carolina

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Lockhart which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? ms II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? ms III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? ms V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? ms VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? ms VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? ms VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? ms IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? ms X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? ms

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service ? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it ?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had ?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service ? Yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses ? Yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct ? Yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service ?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct ? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily ? And, if not, which of them is not so answered ? Yes.
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“ Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Atlantic and Yadkin Railway Company
A. L. THOMPSON Traffic Manager H. S. WOOTTON General Agent D. J. WATSON Assistant General Freight Agent
801 Simpson St., Greensboro N.C. Jan. 11, 1937
Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Dear Sirs,
Some ten days ago I wrote you for information about James Lockhart of North Carolina, who served in the Revolutionary War. I shall certainly appreciate any information you will be so kind as to give at your earliest convenience.
Whom his wife was?
When and where he died?
If he was pensioned?
Anything to help establish his identity.
Any information from your records about the North Carolina Lockharts of the Revolution will be greatly appreciated.
Thanking you in advance
I am,
Yours sincerely, Mrs A. L. Thompson

WOMAN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY Western North Carolina Conference M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH
801 Simpson St., Greensboro N.C. Dec. 31, 1936
Veterans Administration Washington D. C.
Dear Sir,
I have been advised by Maj. Gen. Conley that you might be able to give me information about the Lockharts of North Carolina of the Revolution. Especially James Lockhart only who enlisted from N.C. whom he married. When he died etc. I have his Rev. War record as recorded in the Roster of N.C. soldiers.
I am anxious to get information for D.A.R. records, and will greatly appreciate any help that you will be so kind as to give.
Thanking you, I am,
Yours sincerely, Mrs A. L. Thompson

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THE NATIONAL CORPORATION
John [unclear] [unclear]

JULIA FRIED WALKER, MANAGER GEO. L. ROBERTS, EDITOR
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March 16, 1914.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
John Lockhart a Revolutionary soldier applied for a pension Oct. 11, 1832. His claim was allowed. He died Jan. 30, 1835. Can you tell me where I can find a copy of his death certificate which told your department that he did die upon that day.
Thanking you for any information concerning this, I am
Very respectfully yours,
Julia Fried Walker
JFW/LC
THE EDUCATOR-JOURNAL CO., 28 South Meridian Street, Commercial Club Bldg., INDIANAPOLIS, : : IND.
The envelope gives as address The Educator Journal Co. 28 South Meridian St Indpls. Ind
I shall try that first

JOHN W. KERN, IND., CHAIRMAN. LUKE LEA, TENN.                WILLIAM P. DILLINGHAM, VT. ATLEE POMERENE, OHIO.    MOSES E. CLAPP, MINN. JAMES A. REED, MO.          GEORGE SUTHERLAND, UTAH. CHARLES F. JOHNSON, ME.   WILLIAM O. BRADLEY, KY. JAMES K. VARDAMAN, MISS.   GEORGE T. OLIVER, PA. WILLIAM HUGHES, N. J.      WILLIAM S. KENYON, IOWA. THOMAS J. WALSH, MONT. WILLIAM H. THOMPSON, KANS. CLAUDE G. BOWERS, CLERK.
United States Senate,
COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS.
Washington, D. C.,
June 12th., 1913.
The Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
A Mr. John Lockhart, a private in Anson County, State of North Carolina, drew a pension for services in the Revolutionary War. Could you inform me as to the place where Lockhart died, and is there any record on file in connection with his pension as to the character of his service?
Yours very truly,
John W Kern

FRANK B. BRANDEGEE, CONN., CHAIRMAN. WILLIAM E. BORAH, IDAHO.            LEE S. OVERMAN, N. O. ALBERT B. CUMMINS, IOWA.          JAMES A. REED, MO. LEBARON B. COLT, R. I.              HENRY F. ASHBURST, ARIZ. THOMAS STERLING, S. DAK.          JOHN K. SHIELDS, TENN. GEORGE W. NORRIS, NEBR.          THOMAS J. WALSH, MONT. RICHARD P. ERNST, KY.              AUGUSTUS O. STANLEY, KY. SAMUEL M. SHORTRIDGE, CALIF.    THADDEUS H. CARAWAY, ARK. BELDEN P. SPENCER, MO. W. DON LUNDY, CLERK. GEORGE GORDON PAYNE, ASST. CLERK.
United States Senate,
COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY.
January 14, 1925.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:
I will appreciate it if you will advise me if the Pension Rolls contain any of the following names, and if so, give me all the information available in regard to it.
Very truly yours,
T. H. Carraway
JGW. Enc.

[Handwritten signature or initials]

Corydon, Indiana, Sept. 30th 1913.
W.S. Pension Department Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs
Please tell me if John Lockhart, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, ever received a pension! If so please give the history you have concerning him. John Lockhart was born in Anson Co. Virginia and enlisted from North Carolina. Thanking you
Sincerely
Julia Fried Walker
Address
Mrs. Julia Fried Walker
Corydon
Indiana, % Miss Margaret Griffith.

V.L.M. June 16, 1913.
Hon. John W. Kern. United States Senate.
My dear Senator:
In reply to your letter dated the twelfth and received the sixteenth instant, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the claim Sur. File No. 8,850, Rev. War. it appears that John Lockhart was born in Princess Anne County, Virginia, April 3, 1763, and while a resident of Northampton County, North Carolina, volunteered as a Private June 1780, under Captain Samuel Lockhart his uncle, but being detained by sickness he marched under Captain Burn in Colonel Benjamin Sewell or Seowell's regiment, and served until November 1780.
In May 1781 he substituted in Northampton County, North Carolina, under Captain William Vaughan in Colonel Elliott's regiment and served three months.
He was allowed pension on an application executed October 11, 1832, while a resident of Anson County, North Carolina.
He died January 30, 1835, place is not stated.
Very truly yours,
M. S. Lockhart Commissioner.
Brother Adam Lockhart.

Rev. War Section.
March 23, 1914.
Mrs. Julia F. Walker, The Educator Journal Co. 28 South Meridian Street. Indianapolis, Ind.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 16" instant, you are advised that this Bureau has no data relative to the death of John Lockhart, Revolutionary War pensioner Sur. No. 8,850, other than that he died January 30, 1835, as recorded on the list of pensioners paid in North Carolina.
For any further data relative to his death you should apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U. S. Treasury Department, forwarding this letter or quoting as follows: "John Lockhart, Sur. Certificate No. 5,854. issued February 18, 1833, under Act of June 7. 1832. paid at the North Carolina Agency. rate $26.66 per annum to commence March 4. 1831."
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 8850, it appears that John Lockhart was born April 3, 1763 in Princess Anne County, Virginia.
While residing in Northampton County, North Carolina, he enlisted in June 1780 and served five months as a private in Captain Burns' Company, Colonel Benjamin Seawell's North Carolina Regiment.
He enlisted in May 1781 and served three months as a private in Captain William Vaughan's Company, Colonel Elliott's North Carolina Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 11, 1832, while a resident of Anson County, North Carolina. He died January 30, 1835.
It is not stated whether soldier was married.
The above noted is the only John Lockhart found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, who was living in North Carolina in 1832.
This Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services, and a careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of any Enoch Deason or to W. Edwards of Roane County, Tennessee.
If you will furnish this Bureau the full name of the soldier named Edwards and giving as much as possible of the following data- approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, another search will be made in your behalf.
Very truly yours,
Acting Commissioner.
addressed to Senator J. H. Cameron The other part of this letter is in Robert E. Scott J. 38682 + Stephen Edwards W 7080 Jan. 17-1925- AW