Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38431, for John Temple, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Temple, John
S. 38431
CONTENTS

To Abraham 4886 South Carolina Roll.
Capt Gavill John Temple Virginia 3  Private  4 Virginia line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence the 23 rd of July 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th of Dec r 1818 and sent to the Hon ble Mr. Linkins Q tr . of Representatives.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818.  1m 29d 4/31 30  11:38 Semi-annual all ce ending 4 th March 1819  48:
$ 59:38
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
6 years 86 months  Roll
Continued
Dec r field Ind nd

From letter to Hon. Geo. M c Duffie. March 31 1828. do 6 May 1830 do 18 May 1830 to Henry Goldthwaite Esq. do. to Pensioner May 19. 1830. Transf. to Alabama 28 Augt from do March 1830, on notice trans sent to H. Goldthwaite. see letter Nov. 2. 1830 to H. Goldthwaite. do. to Pensioner V.S. Caro. Agt. Apr. 12. 1831. do. to Pensioner, June 21. 1831 - do. to Hon. D. H. Lewis Feb. 17. 1832 Duplicate certificate issued 25 June 1832 and sent to Hon. Wm. H. King V. U.S. Letter to Hon. J. C. Belser 15 March 1834.

State of Alabama
APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
County of Montgomery
ss.
On this 11th day of June 1832, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Montgomery who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Samuel Cook in the regiment commanded by Colonel John Kendrick in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Potomac (transferred to Alabama) that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which certificate, on or about the 10th of February 1832 at or near Montgomery he delivered to John Martin who informs his deponent that he has lost the same
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
his John Temple
Harris
NOTES.—The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics, and insert, in lieu thereof, "but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one"
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, setting forth that the officer before whom the affidavit may be made is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be.
When a person acting as an agent or Attorney for a pensioner, loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person is also required, which must be authenticated as above.
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 be sent with the papers.
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 which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small 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.
No attention will be given to applications from persons who act as agents, unless they are known at the War Department, or are vouched for as respectable persons by some one who is known to the Department.

Samuel Conrad Crafts John Henricks Col. Commandant of the Judgement of Disputes John Temple
The State of Alabama
Montgomery County
I James E Belser Clerk of the County Court for Montgomery County do hereby certify that Ennis Howard is now and was at the date of the within affidavit an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Montgomery and that full faith and credit should be given to his acts as such
Given under my hand and seal of Office this the 11th day of June A D 1832
J E Belser CLK C. C. M. C.

The State of Alabama Montgomery County
I N. E. Benson Judge of the County Court in & for said County do hereby certify that James E. Birtco whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate is Clerk of said Court that his attestation signature are in due form of Law and that all facts and evidence brought to be to his official acts as such
Given under my hand this 11th day of Feb 1832
N. E. Benson J C C Clerk

John Temple
Valine
Admitted
Scaphius

The State of South Carolina
District of Coleridge , ss.
On this twenty third day of July 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judge of the Circuit Court of the United States  ordinary for the said district, personally appears John Temple aged sixty years, resident in _____ in the said district, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he the said John Temple enlisted at Amherst County in the state of Virginia in the company commanded by Captain Samuel Jordan Powell of the sixth regiment Virginia  infantry Shortly after the battle of Bunker Hill, and that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States for  six years and six months and that he was in garrison for  until the peace concluded  he was discharged from service at Middlebrook state of New-Jersey  where he had lost his eye sight that he was in the battles of Amboy, Piscataqua, & Bran- dy-Wine, Shiloh, at the taking of Burgoyne at Saratoga and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; his and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. his discharge having been left in the board of war at Richmond Virginia Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Mr. Tinkling O. E. D.
John his L Temple Mark
I, John Sainkris — Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said John Temple — did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I do certify
War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I do further certify that the said John Temple is in such reduced circumstances as to need the aid of his Country for support.
M. Tinkins O. E. D.

State of South Carolina } On this fourth day of October, One thousand District of Edgefield } eight hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court being a Court of record for the said District and State John Temple aged Sixty two years resident on Sweet water Creek in said District who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as following, viz: in the Sixth Regi- ment of the Virginia line commanded by Colonel Hendricks in Captain Samuel Cavill's Company — That he is now on the pension roll by virtue of the act of the eighteenth March One thousand eight hundred and eighteen that his Certificate for a pension is dated the fourteenth day of December One thousand eight hundred and eighteen, that his pension commenced on the twenty third day of July One thousand eight hundred and eighteen and that he has already received his pension from that period till the fourth day of March One thousand eight hundred and twenty — And he does solemnly swear that he was a resident Citizen of the United States on the said 18 March 1818, and that he has not since that time by sale gift or in any manner whatever disposed of his property or any part thereof with an intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring himself within the provisions of the said  Act of Congress entitled "an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in  the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war  passed on the 18 March 1818, and that he has not nor has any person intrust for him any property or securities contracts or debts due to him, nor has he any income or Estate real personal or mixed except the property con- tained in the following schedule viz.
  an old Horse worth about  $ 25.00    a Skillet and weeding hoe  1.00         $ 26.00  
That he is very deaf and defective in his sight, helpless and weak in body that he has neither wife nor children and has to rely altogether on a Pension or charity for his support and maintenance.
Sworn to and declared in } open Court the day and year } signed John T Temple his above written } mark

I Matthew Mims Clerk of the Court of Common pleas and general Session for the District and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and schedule therein contained are truly copied from the record 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 said property exhibited in said schedule is Twenty six Dollars
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court on this fourth day of October One thousand eight hundred and twenty.
M. Mims C. C.

May 24, 1939
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BA-J/MCS John Temple, S.38431
Mrs. M. C. Moseley Byron Georgia
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, S.38431, based on the military service of John Temple.
The date and place of birth of John Temple and the names of his parents are not shown.
He enlisted at Amherst Court House, Virginia, soon after the battle of Bunker Hill, as private in Captain Samuel Jordan Cabell's company in Colonel Hendricks' Virginia regiment, was in the battles of Trenton, Amboy, Piscataway, Brandywine and Stillwater and was discharged after having served six years and six months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 23, 1818, at which time he was sixty years of age and was living in Edgefield District, South Carolina.
In 1820 he was living on Sweet Water Creek, Edgefield District, South Carolina.
In 1830, he stated that he had recently moved to Montgomery County, Alabama, from South Carolina, as he wished to live near his son. The name of his son and that of his wife were not given.
In 1832, the soldier's signature was shown as John Temple, Senior.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of John Temple, the name and address of the person to whom it was paid and possibly the date of death of this soldier, it is suggested that you

address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., giving the following data:
John Temple, Certificate #4886, issued December 14, 1818, rate $8 per month, commenced July 23, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Alabama Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

May 23, 1939
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BA-J/MLH:MLB
Mrs. M. C. Moseley Byron Georgia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Crafford or Crofford who served in the Massachusetts troops and later lived in Vermont, and the record of John Temple (S. 38431). The report from the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, which you enclosed as means of identification of the record of the John Crafford in whom you are interested, is returned herewith.
The records of the two pensioners cited above are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

W. G. WOODSIDE
RECEIVED
ESPECIALIDADES PARA CALDERAS Y HORNOS ACEITE DE CILINDRO ANTI-CORROSIVO ARCOS SUSPENDIDOS PARA HORNOS MATERIALES REFRACTARIOS TRATAMIENTO PARA AGUA
SEP 12 1933 SEP 14 1933 TRANSLATION SECTION
M. H. DETRICK Co. E. H. KELLOGG & Co. NORTHERN EQUIPMENT Co. PLIBRICO JOINTLESS FIREBRICK Co. CHAS. TAYLOR SONS Co. NATIONAL ALUMINATE CORP.
EDIFICIO METROPOLITANA 713
Res. Zavala 11 (O'Reilly) TELEFONO A-0329
HABANA, CUBA, ✓ Sept. 8, 1933.
For Mrs. French
SUJETO:
Bureau of Interior Pension Dept.
Dear Sirs:
Please send me Pension record of John Temple, Private Va. Continental line. Enrolled in Vol. 14 - Senate Document 514. 23rd Congress-1833-34 transferred from Edgefield, S. C. Please send what civil data you have and oblige.
Very truly yours,
W. G. Woodside
Ja NAME AND ADDRESS CORRECT AS GIVEN SEP 13 1933 Translation Section Pension Index
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September 23, 1933
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John Temple, S. 38431 BA-J/MOS
Mr. W. G. Woodside Edificio Metropolitana 713 Habana Cuba
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the record of John Temple, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 38431, based upon the military service of John Temple.
He enlisted at Amherst Court House, Virginia, soon after the battle of Bunker Hill and served six years and six months as private in Captain Samuel Jordan Cabell's company in Colonel Hendricks' Virginia regiment. He was in the battles of Trenton, Amboy, Piscataway, Brandywine and Stillwater.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 23, 1818, at which time he was sixty years of age and was living in Edgefield District, South Carolina.
In 1820 he was living on Sweet Water Creek, Edgefield District, South Carolina.
In 1830 he stated that he had recently moved to Montgomery County, Alabama, from South Carolina, as he wished to live near his son. The name of his son and that of his wife were not given.
Death not in agency, Very truly yours Book
* sold. said record under Col. John Hendricks but according to Skitman it was James Hendricks
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator
Me 2

State of Alabama
APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
County of Montgomery
ss.
On this 11th day of June 1832, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Montgomery personally appeared John Kempf who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Samuel Gantt in the regiment commanded by Colonel John Kendrick in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of So. Carolina (transferred to Alabama) that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which certificate, on or about the 18th day of February 1832, at or near Montgomery Ala he delivered to John Martin who informs this deponent that he has lost the same
This John Kempf mark
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Harris
NOTES.—The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
☞ If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics, and insert, in lieu thereof, "but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one"
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, setting forth that the officer before whom the affidavit may be made is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be.
When a person acting as an agent or Attorney for a pensioner, loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person is also required, which must be authenticated as above.
☞ 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 be sent with the papers.
☞ 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 which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small 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.
☞ No attention will be given to applications from persons who act as agents, unless they are known at the War Department, or are vouched for as respectable persons by some one who is known to the Department.

Samuel O. Gassell Capt John Hancock Col commandant of the Ridgemen of Virginia
John Samples
The State of Alabama Montgomery County
I James Erbelser Clerk of the County Court for said County, do hereby certify that Ennis Howard is now and was at the date date of the within affidavit an acting Justice of the Peace for the County of Montgomery, and that full faith and credit should be given to his acts as such.
Given under my hand and seal of office this the 11th day of June A D 1832
James Erbelser Clerk C. C. etc. C

The State of Alabama Montgomery County
W. B. Binion judge of the county court in & for said county do hereby certify that James & Brien whose name appears to the within Certificate is Clerk of said court that his signature and attestation are in due form of Law and that all facts recited is and ought to be given to his official acts. Given under my hand the 11th June A. D. 1832
W. B. Binion
J. C. Hill

State of Alabama - Montgomery County }
On This the 11 th day of June 1832, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of The Peace for said County of Montgomery personally appeared John Martin late Sheriff of Montgomery County Ala, who, on oath declares that he has been well acquainted with John Temple, for about twenty years, during which time, he has been a resident of the State of South Carolina & Alabama, and that he well knows him to be the person described in the above affidavit hereto annexed. He declares also that he knows that he has for some time been on the pension list, and has been receiving a pension from the Govt, a part in So Carolina and a part in Alabama. The said John Martin also declares that he acted as the agent of John Temple, and some time ago, recd from him his papers connected with the subject of his pension to whom they were delivered over for safe keeping, and that about the last  last August mentioned in the affidavit of John Temple , he lost the certificate alluded to by him, and that he has not since been able to find it.
Henry D. H. H. H. H.
Dear Martin
State of Alabama No. 180000 County. 3
I beg of amiable & H of a ch. Justine of the Deac. for the beauty of our said do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with H. M. Martin whose affidavits above

Above has just been made before me and that the deponent is a Man of veracity.
Benj. L. Haskin S.P.
For the character of Mr Martin who testifies above the de- partment is referred to the Hon. Dixon H. Lewis & Hon. B. King of Alabama & Geo. M. McDuffie & Robert Haynes of South Carolina.

The State of Alabama
Montgomery County I James E. Belsor Clerk of the County Court in & for said County do hereby Certify that Benjamin D. Napier is now an acting justice of the peace in & for said County at the date of the foregoing affidavit and that the same is in due form of Law & that all faith and credit is and ought to be given to his official acts as such
Given under my hand and seal of office the 11 th day of June
A.D. 1832
James E. Belsor Clk C.C.M.C. " "
The State of Alabama
Montgomery County
I N. E. Burson Judge of the County Court in & for said County do hereby Certify that James E. Belsor is Clerk of said Court that his certificate and attestation are in due form of Law & that all faith & credit is and ought to be given to his official acts as such Within my hand the 11 th June 1832
N. E. Burson J.C.C.M.C.

John Temple
4024 March 12/19
4886
Em
Copy.

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
Alabama
County of Montgomery 88.
On this fourth day of August 18 80 , before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Montgomery personally appeared John Temple who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Samuel Cabell in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Hendricks in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of So. Carolina from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State, (District, or Territory,) of Alabama where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from So. Carolina to Alabama . His son lives in Alabama he wishes to reside near him as well as to have the company of many of his old companions who reside there.
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, } the, day and year aforesaid. }
Wade H. Alford J.P.
John Temple Hendricks
¶ The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated. The county Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
¶ The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the Pensioner's identity. He must swear, that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify, that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Veterans Administration Washington DC

Dear Sir.
Please tell me if Pension claim S. 38431 John Temple gives any data as to when born who he married etc. If so , Please tell me how much a photostat copy of Pension will cost. Do you have a Pension record of John Temple of N.Y. married Mrs Thomas Russell 1787 (S.C. records "vol 24"). Thank you for this information.
Resp.
Mrs M. C. Moseley - Byron - Ga
Feb. 7-1939.

John Temple. Ala in S. C 18 March
12 th . 4 March 1838
J. H. _____

Byron Ga April - 10 - 1938
Rev 41812 72
Veterans Administration. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir -
I am enclosing a letter which may throw some light on the John Crafford (or Crawford) I want.
I wrote you Nov 16 - 35. I would appreciate an early reply.
Thank you
Mrs. M. E. Mosely.
1938 06

Byron Ga Nov. 16 - 1938
Veterans Administration Wash. D.C.
Dear sir -
Please send me the Rev- Pension record of John Crafford Private in Mass. line - credited to Vermont.
Thanking you -
Mrs. M.C. Moseley.

38431
Pay INVALID.
File No. 38431
John Temple Rev. Rev. Rev.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: Vol. 2 , Page 575
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1937. Sept. 23. List. to Mr. W. J. Woodside M.C.A.
1939. May 24 List. to Mrs. M. C. Moseley M.C.A.

Free
Honble. W. R. King, Washington City,
Maile

Montgomery Ala
11 June 1832
Honblee W. R. King
Inclosed you will receive the paper necessary to the renewal of John Temple's pension certificate - There was a payment due him on the 4 th of Sept & another on the 4 th of of March he failed to have his certificate so service as to make him to receive the payments now due
Yours respectfully J. W. Martin

29. March 1828.
Hon Geo: M c Duffie appear in person, to obtain a duplicate letter of Notification for John Temple, on S. C. Revolutionary bill.
Temple has lost the letter of Notification and the Agent will not pay him—
requests that a letter be written to the Agent at Charleston denying payment of the arrears of pension.
Living Pension Certificate?
request complied with
31 st March 1828.

June 23rd 1822
Dear Friend
History of her
Yours: Anne Cress
Yours a new Gent:

Small Chamber
28 June 1832
Hon ble Lewis Cass
Dear Sir
Will you have the goodness to give the enclosed papers their proper destination and cause me to be informed whether the cost papers can be supplied, so as to enable the old man to receive his pension most respectfully
Your Obed t Serv t !
William W. Kings

Pension Office Aug 17 th 1836
Trans for him, & let him know where he is to be paid the.
Washington City
Respectfully at your
Mr. Silvester
John

Montgomery 4 th August 1830
Yrs Soc y at Co. in. U.S.
Sir
by the direction of Mr John Temple I enclose for your inspection his certificate of being placed on the U.S. pension list with his application - for transfer from So Carolina to this state.
The certificates I presume will be returned to him unless they are necessary to be returned at the War Department. if returned please address them to me. He wishes to know if his pay will be sent to him directly if so the nearest branch of the U.S. is Mobile and he would be glad to receive his arrears here

If he has to apply to the agent of prisons in this state - he wishes the necessary directions sent to him
Yours etc
Henry Goldsworthy

Alabama
Montgomery County S.S.
I Wade Alston
a justice of the peace in and for the said County do hereby certify that on this fourth day of August 1830 John Newton late Sheriff of the said County and Leonard Marbury a citizen and freeholder of the said County both to me well known as persons of veracity personally came before me and after being first duly sworn did depose and swear that John Temple who took the annexed affidavit is the person therein described in witness whereof I have caused them to affirm their signatures this day and year above written
J. W. Martin
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of August 1830
Leonard Marbury
Wade Alston J. P. (Seal)

The State of Alabama
Montgomery County
I John Moody Clerk of the County Court of the said County do hereby Certify that Made Allen
who ad- ministered the oaths herein to attached to John Temple John Martin and Leonard Marbury is a justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn and that her signature attache- ed to the same is her genuine signature
In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal of Office this
24th day of August 1830.