Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19828, for James Hutchins, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
16.
Hutchins, James or Hutchens, Ann
N. 19828.
B.L.M. 26264-160-55
CONTENTS

Agent notice
North Carolina 3646
Ann Hutchins
widow of James Hutchins
who died on the 19 th January 1835 of Orange Co. in the State of N. Carolina who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Patterson of the N.Y. commanded in the line for Genl. Inf y & M y Cavalry
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at the rate of 35 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Dec r . 1841 and sent to Hon. J. Williams Chair of Representatives.
  Arrears to the 14th of Sept. 1841  267. 50    Semi-annual allowance ending July 1842  17. 50     $285.00  
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk. Book C Vol. 1. Page 183.

Civ. D. G. Faut, Nov. 1 st 1855,
28
Vol. No. 132
75,900 — Act Mar 3/55
April 18/55
Ann Hutchinson widow of James Hutchinson jun
Ms 262 1/2 May
Revolutionary Pensioner
Ms C July 36-3646
W. B. Williams 20/56. B. P. [unintelligible]
H. G. Faut Washington D. C.

V 3830
Ann Hutchins widow of James H. Carr. (Act 4 July 1836)

THE NEW TESTAMENT OF OUR LORD and SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, Newly translated out of the ORIGINAL GREEK, And with the former TRANSLATIONS Diligently COMPARED and REVISED.
By His Majesty's Special Command.
Appointed to be Read in CHURCHES.
EDINBURGH,
Printed by John Mosman and William Brown, Printers to the King's Most Excellent MAJESTY. M.DCC.XXVII.

... Timothy. ... his wife was born the 4 th day of Nov r and was Baptized the 25 th of Dec r in the year of our Lord 1694. In Bibb County Parish
Henry Janson Richmond Terrell the son of Obediah Terrell and Grace Terrell his wife was born the twelfth day of January was Baptized the six th of March In the year of our Lord 1799

Rebeckah Hutchens was Born June the 1 st Day - 1782
Moses Hutchens Was Born October the 12 th - 1783.
Mary Hutchens Was born September the 22 nd - 1785
Thomas Hutchens Was born April the 17 th - 1787.
James Hutchens Was born Januy the 13 th - 1789
Sarah Hutchens was born October the 2 nd - 1790
John Hutchens Was born the 13 th Day of December - 1792.

Nancy Hutchens was born April the 16 th 1793
James Terrel Hutchens was Born July the 10 th 1797.
Henry Borlow Hutchens was Born June the 3 rd 1799.
The names above Recorded Sons & Daughters of James (and Nancy Hutchens)
Abey Hutchins Was Born October the 23 th 1815
Nancy Hutchins Was Born November 22 nd 1817
Kily Hutchins Was Born March the 19 th Day 1822
Grand Children

Grand children Fitty Hutchins Was Born March the 19 th 1820. Nancy E. Hutchins Was born April 26 th 1830 Rebeckah A. Hutchins Was born December, the 10 th 1831
Sumner Hutchins Was Born May 5 th 1755

Rebekah Hutchins Allas born
the 1 day 1782
Moses Hutchins Allas born October the 12 day 1783
Mary Hutchins Allas born September the 22 day, 1785
Thomas Hutchins Allas born April the 17 day 1787
James Hutchins Allas born June the 13 day 1789
Sarah Hutchins Allas born October the 2 day 1790
John Hutchins was born December the 13 day 1792
Nancy Hutchins was born in April the 16 day 1795

Elizabeth Baker was Born in august 17 day In the year 1776

Rebecca Scutchins the Daughter of James Scutchins & Ann his wife was born June the, 1, 1784
Moses Scutchins Son of James Scutchins & Ann his wife was born October the, 12, 1785
Mary Scutchins Daughter of James Scutchins & Ann his wife was born September
22 day 1785
Thomas Scutchins Son of James Scutchins & Ann his wife was born April the 17 day 1786
James Scutchins Son of James Scutchins & Ann his wife was born January the 13,
1789
Sarah Scutchins Daughter of James Scutchins & Ann his wife was born October
2 day 1790 Johnstown illa

750950 Claim of Ann Hutchins
To Bounty Fund
Act March 30 1855
Original application of a widow, a pen- sioner of the Rev- olution
Widow of James Hutchins Rev. Pensioned Act 4 th July 1836.
W. L. Faubus Washington Attorney D.C.

State of North Carolina } County of Orange }
On this 9 day of April A.D. one Thousand eight hundred and fifty five, person- ally appeared before me, a justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Ann Hutchins aged ninety fifty five years, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, also being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of James Hutchins deceased who was a private in the War of the Revolution - that upon account of her advanced age and infirmity she has forgotten the details of her said husband's enlistment, service and discharge, but refers for them to the records of the War Department where she believes they are on file having been employed by her to obtain a pension which to the amount of Thirty five dollars a year was granted to her on the 29th day of December in the year 1841, and which she has regularly received ever since. She further declares she is the identical Ann Hutchins mentioned in an original warrant a copy of which is hereunder given and the original of which I certify that she has produced before me upon the present occasion in these words: Warrant —
War Department
Revolutionary Claim
I certify that in conformity with the 3rd sec- tion of the law of the United States of the 4th July 1836 Ann Hutchins of North Carolina, widow of James Hutchins who was a private in the war of the Revolution is entitled to re- ceive Thirty five dollars per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March 1831, and payable semiannually

on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
L.S.
Given at the War Office of the United States this twenty- ninth day of December one thousand eight hundred and fortyone.
Examined & Countersigned (Signed) John C. Spencer (Signed) J. L. Edwards Secretary of War Commissioner of Pensions
_____ and that the remain a widow.
She makes this declaration for the pur- pose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March -3, 1855; she further declares that she has not received a Land Warrant under this or any other law and authorizes Hamilton G. Frank to receive her warrant.
John Hutchins Ann her X Hutchins mark James Browning and James Browning we John Hutchins and James Browning residents of Orange County in the State of North Carolina upon our oaths declare that the fore- going declaration was signed and acknowledged by Ann Hutchins in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
John Hutchins James Browning
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written. And I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.

In testimony of which I hereunto set my hand the day & date above written.
John Burroughs J.P.
State of North Carolina County of Orange
I hereby certify that John Burroughs Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, is and was at the time of taking the same, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County & State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature to the foregoing certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my Office this Tenth day of April in the Year of Our Lord 1855.
Geo. Law, Clerk

Anna B. ...
...

(1) Declaration Act 4 July, 1836.
State of North Carolina Orange County
On this the 26 th day of July 1838,
personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace and for the County of Orange, appeared at the dwelling house of her John Hutchinson, Ann Hutchinson a resident of the aforesaid County, the 78 th year of her age [who from old age and bodily infirmity cannot stand to make this Declaration.] And who being first duly qualified according to law maketh oath that she is the lawful widow of the late James Hutchinson of the aforesaid County, deceased, and who during the war of the Revolution was in the United States Service as private of Dragoons - & private of Infantry. (and therefore makes this her Declaration under Act 4 th July, A.D. 1836.)
1 st This Declarant has reason to believe and does believe that her deceased husband James Hutchinson as "private of Dragoons" did serve a three months tour of duty in the Militia, in the United States Service in the Spring or Summer of 1780, under Captain Mark Patterson and was in hard tours in the South - This tour was before this Declarant and the said James Hutchinson were married - this tour this Declarant proves by William Hefner of the aforesaid County.
(After we were married)
2. This Declarant, further states, that on or about the 1 st of April of the next year, to wit, 1781, this Declarant's husband was drafted into the United Service, for a three months tour and as private of Dragoons, was attached to Captain Mark Patterson's Company of Dragoons, and in this tour was under Colonel Malady - were on the Pee Dee - and Cape Fear in this tour. and after serving out his three months tour was discharged & returned home. In this tour as in the former my husband was in a legally organized Co. and called into Service by Competent Authority as this Declarant has ever understood and believes.
3. This Declarant further sets forth upon her said oath, that, on or about the 1 st of September 1781, there was a call

for Militia - When her husband Volunteered for a three months tour of duty in the United States' Service, and was attached to a Company of Dragoons under Captain Abram Allen - and was under said Allen, 'till he, said Allen was wounded at the engagement at 'Kirt's Hill'. after which he was placed under Capt. Darglass and under him served "the remainder of her three months tour". In this tour, my husband was in a legally organized corps, and called into Service by competent authority as she has ever understood the law.
4. This Declarant further states upon her said oath that, some time in the next year, her husband (she remembers, 3 months a tour of duty in guarding the public Jail of Orange County , which at that time contained prisoners taken from the enemy.
That her husband, in all served Twelve months in the United States Service in the War of the Revolution, and as "private of Dragoons Nine months ; & three months  or thereabouts as "private of Infantry". (and this is all that her husband served that she remembers: That this last tour was in the Spring of 1782.
This Declarant further sets forth upon her said oath that, she and the said James Hutchins were lawfully married by John S. Patterson, Esquire, some time in the month of January, 1781. She has no record of the date of her marriage, but she nevertheless remembers it very distinctly, and is confirmed in it by this fact. viz, her first child Rebecca was born on the 1 st day of June 1782, (and that she was, as she remembers, very distinctly, married the January 12 months before the birth of her daughter Rebecca.
That she has in her family Bible, a record setting forth the dates of her children's births, and is as follows:
 "Rebecca Hutchins was born June 1 st day 1782  "Moses Hutchins was born October 12 1783  "Mary Hutchins was born September 22 1785  "Thomas Hutchins was born April 17 th 1787  "James Hutchins was born January 13 1789 

"Sarah Hutchins, was born October 2. 1790 "John Hutchins was born the 13 day of December 1792. "Nancy Hutchins was born April 16 th 1795 "James Friel Hutchins was born July 10 th 1797 "Henry Barlow Hutchins, was born, June 3 rd 1799"
"The names above recorded the names Sons and "Daughters of James & Nancy (Ann) Hutchins" The family record is hereto annexed —
This Declarant, further states upon her said oath that, the above is a true copy record of the births of her and the said James Hutchins children. and was recorded in her family bible, some thirty years ago, —
And this Declarant the said Ann Hutchins, widow as aforesaid, further states upon her said oath , that she was living in the aforesaid County of Orange, when she and the aforesaid James Hutchins were married —
That her husband, the aforesaid, Hutchins died on the 19 th January, 1835.
That she has never married since that period nor remains the widow of the aforesaid James Hutchins, Dec d as aforesaid by the proof — As to discharges, she has no remembrance of seeing any.
That in each of his tours he was legally called into service.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and date first above written before me.
Test Sam l Coover J.P. 3
her Ann H Hutchins mark
And I the said Justice do hereby declare my opinion after investigation of the matter) that the above Declarant Ann Hutchins the above Declarant, is the lawful widow, of James Hutchins (Dec d ) who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution
and that he served as a private of Dragoons and as a private of Infantry against the common enemy in the war of the Revolution, as is set forth in the fore-

Forgiving Declaration.
I also certify that the said Anna is a Woman of truth & veracity, & from all age & bodily infirmity cannot attend Court to make this Declaration.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the day and date first above written.
Saml. Coeclh Jr. Seal

Ann Hutchinson
add: prof
Act. 4 July, 1836
Return to be made to
Hon: L. William
Ho. Reps:

State of North Carolina } Orange County, } ss
On this the 22 nd day of February 1841, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace in Orange County, William Hopson a resident of said County, and an United States Pensioner; who being first duly qualified according to Law deponeth and saith as follows, to wit:
That after the passage passage by Congress of the Pension Law of June, 1832. this deponent came to the Town of Hillsboro' in Company with James Hutchens (since dead), for the purpose of ascertaining if they could not both become pensioners under the aforesaid Law.
They stated their case to John Norwood, Esq. attorney at Law. but the attorney informed them, that for so much of their Revolutionary Service as was performed in the Cavalry, the aforesaid Law made no provision: and as neither of them had served as much as the six months in the United States Service , as privates of Infantry, they could not avail themselves of the aforesaid Law - this affiant states that he was well acquainted with the aforesaid James Hutchens. that they were both in the United States Service together in the Revolution-
That the time, the  information of the  law  law was either in the year of 1833, or 1834. That they were both under the impression from Mr. Norwood's instructions that neither of them was entitled to a pension. Mr. Hutchens soon after died. and in a year or two afterwards, this affiant received of correct information, that he could avail himself of the aforesaid Pension Law. That he accordingly applied, and is a pensioner under the aforesaid Law, of 1832. Sworn and subscribed the day & date first above written before me B. Stroud Justice his William H. Hopson mark

And I the said Justice do Certify that the above affiant William Hopson is a man of truth & veracity H. Stroud J. Peace
State of North Carolina, } S.S Orange County }
On this the 26 th day of February, 1841, personally appeared before the undersigned one of the acting Justices of the peace, in and for the aforesaid County of Orange, John Hutchens aged 70 years, Son of Ann Hutchens of the aforesaid County, and son of James Hutchens Dec d . - Who being duly qualified ac- cording to Law maketh oath, that either in the year of 1833, or 1834 this affiant came to the Town of Hillsboro', in company with his father, the aforesaid James Hutchens and William Hopson, of the aforesaid County now an United States peace- bationer, that the object object of the visit made by his father and W. Hopson at this time was to make enquiry of some of the Lawyers in Hillsboro' if their Revolutionary services would not entitle them to the provisions made by the then recent pension law of June 7, 1832
They studied their cases, I remember very distinctly to W. John W. Norwood, an attorney, but was informed by Mr. Norwood that, in as much as they had not served either of them as much as nine months each, except what they served as Dragoons they could not avail themselves of the said law pension, as it made no provision for those who served in the Cavalry - my father's statement I remember was that each of his tours in the war of the Revolution was in the Cavalry ex- cept one he served in the Infantry.
From the statement made by Mr. Norwood, my father was under the impression, that he could not become a pensioner - my father also made on the same day

day made enquiry of William McCauley, attorney at Law, who also gave him the same opinion that Mr. Norwood had given, viz: is that the Pension Law, of 1832 made no provision for those who served as Dragoons in the war of the Revolution.
My father died, I think in 1835. am I never under stood nor do I believe he ever was informed  understood that the Act of 1832, made Compensation for those who served in the Cavalry. Mr. William Hopson, I am informed never received correct information with regard to the provisions of this Law, till a year or two after my father's death - and did not become a pensioner till December 1837.
This affiant further states upon his said oath, that, William McCauley Esq. died some 4 years ago. and further this deponent saith not. Sworn and Subscribed the day of John Hutchinson the date first above written before me,
Richd. Nichols J. Peace
And I the said Justice do hereby Certify that John Hutchinson the above official, is a man of truth & veracity Richd. Nichols J. Peace
State of North Carolina
I John Taylor Clerk of Orange County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Certify that Richardson Nichols Esq. who was at the making of the foregoing Affidavit was at that time a duly qualified Justice of the Peace. Witness my hand & Seal of Office 12th March 1841. J. Taylor Clerk

I certify that Wm Wesson & Luke Rutledge whose names are affixed to the within affidavits are highly respectable men and entitled to credibility. May 28th 1841.
J. O. Smith
Mr J. O. Smith, who signs his name above, is a gentleman of respectability & was formerly a member of the House of Representatives. Bryan Strode who took the foregoing affidavits of William Wesson is known to me as an acting Justice of the for Orange County N.C.
Will. Beckman N.C. June 7 th 1841.

and 1812 Wars Section REL
June 26, 1930
Mrs. T.B. Roberts General Delivery Durham, North Carolina
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W.19828, it appears that James Hutchins (the name also appears as Hutchens) enlisted, date not stated and served as a private in the North Carolina Troops as follows:
From sometime in the spring or summer of 1780, three months in Captain Mark Patterson's Company of Dragoons.
From about April 1, 1781, three months in Captain Mark Patterson's Company of Dragoons under Colonel Malmedy, and from September 1, 1781, three months in Captains Abram Allen and Douglass' Company of Dragoons.
From sometime in the spring of 1782, three months under Colonel Farmer and served as a guard at the jail in Hillsboro, Orange County, North Carolina.
He died January 19, 1835.
The soldier married in January, 1781, Ann (the name sometimes appears as Nandy), her maiden name not stated.
She was allowed pension on her application executed July 26, 1838, at which time she was in the seventy-eighth year of her age and resided in Orange County, North Carolina. In 1855, she was still living in Orange County, North Carolina.

Their children were:
   Rebeckah  born  June  1,  1782.    Moses  "  October  12,  1783.    Mary  "  September  22,  1785.    Thomas  "  April  17,  1787.    James  "  January  13,  1789.    Sarah  "  October  2,  1790.    John  "  December  13,  1792.    Nancey  "  April  16,  1795.    James Terrel  "  July  10,  1797.    Henry Barlow  "  June  3,  1799.   
The following also appears on the family record:
Grandchildren:
   Alcy Hutchins  born  October  23,  1815.    Nancey Hutchins  "  November  22,  1817.    Kity Hutchins  "  March  19,  1822.    Citty Hutchins  "  March  19,  1820.    Nancy E. Hutchins  "  April  26,  1830.    Rebeckah A. Hutchins  "  December  10,  1831.   
James Hutchins was born May 5, 1755. (It is not stated that this was the soldier.)
Robert Torrol, the son of Timothy Torrol, and Elizabeth, his wife, was born November 14, 1694, In Blissland Parish
Richmon Terell, the son of Obediah Terell and Grace Terrell, his wife, was born January 12, 1757.
Mary Terrell, daughter of Robert Terrell and Rebecca, his wife, was born November 17, 1789.
Elizabeth Baker was born August 7, 1776.

Due to the very large number of requests similar to yours and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the bureau is unable to furnish but two histories of soldiers of the Revolution to each inquirer.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Dr Smith says not kind also from K. at charge
... .. ... ..

Washington June 7th 1841
Sir
I send you the petition and attached evidence in support of the claim of Mrs Ann Rutledge, and I trust that the proof now offered will be deemed sufficient - Your obed Servt
Louis Williams

ir. C. 3835
Mrs. Hutchinson, widow
of James — Oct 1836
Let to Hon L. Williams
June 29. 1839. do to J. A.
Craig Sept 25. 1839. M c Taylor
Jan y 3. 1840. Hon L. Williams
Hon L. Williams 13 Feby 1840
12 Mar 1840
18 Apr 1840
23 June 1840
17 " 1841
Ad July 4 '36

1930 - June 26 - Hist. To Mrs. J. B. Roberts - Edh
Reg  WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
19828
Ann Hutchinson Widow of James Hutchinson Burr Burr Burr
Act: _____
July 4 th 1930
Index :—Vol. _____
64
, Page _____
959
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Ann Hutchins Wid of James N o Ga.
At July 4 1836
Maria 1781 died Jan 19. 1835
Allow $35 per ann from Jan. 19. 1835 N.C. Militia. 6 mo P. for Cavalry & 3 mo per Infantry. Capt. Patterson Col M'almady.
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Hon L. Williams H o R

Washington December 25 th 1841
Sir
I send you the papers in the case of Mrs Ann Hutchins of North Carolina, who claims a pension -
Much evidence in support of the claim has been heretofore submitted to your office, as you will perceive on examining the letter of Dr. Craig, addressed to me, and herewith inclosed - I think there cannot longer be any doubt as to the old Lady's right to a pension, and I hope the allowance will be speedily made -
I am your obedt Servt.
Lewis Williams
James DeRoches Esq.

James Hutchins A Jan 35-
Ann. M 81 Jan
1780 For. Car. Cape Patterson
Apr 1781 3. " " "
Sept 81 4 " " Allen
82 3 Quads Good
(12) 25 10
9.

Han River, North Carolina Nov. 1839
Sir,
M rs Ann Hutchinson, an applicant for a pension from Orange County, has been required by the Department to state why her husband, did not himself in his life time apply for a pension?
M rs Hutchinson states in her affidavit, why her husband did not apply.
Dr. James Smith of Hillsboro' knows two of the wit nipes, to wit Messrs Dolor & Hopson. Old Mr. Dolley and Scott I think were the others.
Dr. Montgomery (our representative in Congress) has certified to the Department, to the good standing of Messrs Scott & Dolley in Mr. Sam Stephens' case & now at your files -
The Justice I've has made a mistake. he certifies to the Rev. Mr. Henslee, as a man of truth &c. and no doubt intended it for Mr. Rhodes. the other witness.
I remain, Sir, Very resp d
Yo: obed t Servant,
James A. Craig
Comm te of pensions Washington City D.C.

Ann. Hutchens's Claim Orange Co - N o 62
Hon:
William Montgomery, Ho: Reps: Washington City
Ann Hutchens H.C.

Hillsboro, Nov 26 th 1839.
Dear Sir,
I am well acquainted with Mrs Ann Hutchinson, (widow of James Hutchinson De d ), who is now applying for a pension. Mrs Hutchinson is a very worthy old woman and you may very confidentially recommend her to the Pension office, as a woman of truth & veracity.
Respectfully yours
Wm Luce
Dear Sir: Mrs Ann Hutchinson is an applicant for a pension - Wm Hopson and James Dollar of Chatham & John Dolly of this County, witnesses - Dr. Smith of Hillsboro is acquainted with said Wm Dollar and Wm Hopson and has recommended them to Mr. Edwards. you know Mr. John Dolly; please recommend him - Mr. Wm Luce lives near Mrs Hutchinson and certifies to her good standing as above.
Mr. Edwards requested to know what was the character of the parties.
the above witnesses proved Mr. Hutchinson

Service in the army.
The recommendation of Dr. Smith was sent me with supplemental evidence, about 2 weeks ago.
Please attend to Mr. Hutchinson's claim, and as soon as reported on, communicate the result to me.
Very truly your friend,
James A. Craig
Hon:
W. Montgomery
M.C.
Washington City
3000000

Mr. Hutchens' Supplemental and Dr. Smith's letter of recommendation, were sent to the pension office about 2 weeks since -
You are well acquainted with old Mr. Dalbey and Mr. William Tree, who lives neighbor to Mr. Hutchens. Please recommend them to Mr. Edwards.
William Tree is a respectable man and entitled to a pension. W. Montgomery

War Department, Pension Office, February 13, 1840.
Sir,
I return herewith the letter of Doctor Craig upon the subject of the claim of Mrs. Ann Hutchinson, widow of James Hutchinson, who died in 1835, and in reply have to state that the proof in support of the service of her husband, as alleged, is not satisfactory.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Your old servt. J. L. Edwards
Hon. Lewis Williams, House of Representatives.

Return to
Hon L. Williams
1/2

Copy
War Department,
Pension Office,
March 12. 1840.
Sir,
I return herewith the letter of Dr Craig upon the subject of the claim of Ann Hutchins; and in reply have to state, that the proof in support of the service, when taken in connexion with the fact, that her husband, James Hutchins, died in 1835, without having ever asserted a claim for revolutionary services under any of the pension laws, is not sufficient to justify the admission of the claim.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Your obt. servt.
(Signed) J. L. Edwards.
Hon. Lewis Williams, House of Representatives.

Pension Office, 23 June 1840.
Sir,
I return herewith the letter of D r Craig upon the subject of the claim of Mrs. Ann Hutchins, widow of James Hutchins, dec d . and in reply have to state that the proof in support of his alleged service is still unsatisfactory.
The widow states that her late husband soon after the passage of the pension law on the 7 June 1832, applied to an attorney at Hillsboro' to aid him in obtaining a pension, but was informed that as his service was performed in the Cavalry he was not entitled. The affidavit of the person thus applied to, showing this fact, should be filed with the widow's papers.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Hon. Lewis Williams, Your obt servt. House of Representatives. J L Edwards

Supplemental proof to the Declaration of Anna Hutchinson
State of North Carolina } Orange County } ss
On this the 9 th day of February 1839. personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Anna Hutchinson a resident of said County aged 79 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law maketh oath that some short time before her husband's death, he made some enquiry if he could not avail himself of the pension law of the year of 1832, and was informed by the person of whom he made enquiry that the pension law of 1832, did not make any compensation to Dragoons, and as her husband had served but three months as private of Infantry and none as private of Dragoons, he was not entitled to pension, and thereupon discontinued any further effort.
Within the last year this applicant understood that William Hopson & others had become pensioners who were Dragoons in the said War of the Revolution. Upon enquiry was satisfactorily assured that her husband had been misinformed as to the Pension act of 1832, and that she herself, if married before the last period of her deceased husband's service, could herself become a pensioner, under act 4 th July, 1836, and accordingly in the Summer of the last year made her Declaration accordingly.
Sworn and subscribed the day & date first above written before me } William Lucie } J. Pease } Ann Hutchinson mark
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that Anna Hutchinson is a woman of truth & veracity William Lucie J. Pease

State of North Carolina
I John Taylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Orange County, certify that William Price is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office subscribed my name this 26 th day of February in the year 1839.
J. Taylor Clerk
State of North Carolina Orange County
Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions February Term 1839.
I John Taylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Orange County hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration of Ethne Hutchinson and evidence in support thereof were this day read in open court & were satisfactory to the Court - Whereupon it was ordered by the Court that the Clerk certify the same to the War Department
In witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand & seal of office 28 th February 1839
J. Taylor Clerk

State of North Carolina, } ss. Orange County. } ss.
On this the 23 rd day of November, 1831, personally appeared before the undersigned, one of the Justices of the peace in & for said County, James Riggs, a resident of said County, in the 82 nd year of his age, who being first duly qualified according to law, deponeth as follows: To wit:
This affiant stateth upon his said oath that, in the Spring of 1832, as a substitute for one Andrew Collins, he did serve the United States as private of Infantry for three months, in recruiting the Town of Hillsboro', in the aforesaid County. That in said tour, he was in the Company commanded by Captain Perrill, and Captain Nichols, part of the Hems. Former was colonel -
In all of said three months tour , this deponent & members that, James Hutchinson, of the aforesaid County, now De d  of said tour , was a private of Infantry, in said tour, - and did serve all of said tour, under Col. Former - And further this deponent
saith not.
Sworn and subscribed, this the 23 rd day of September, 1831. before me,
James his Riggs mark
William Pearson Justice
And I the said Justice do hereby certify, that the above deponent James Riggs, is a man of truth & veracity.
William Pearson Justice
State of North Carolina, } ss. I John Taylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, for Orange County, certify that, William Pearson is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal and subscribed my hand, this the 26 th November, 1831.
J. T. a clerk

Dr James A. Craig Haw River Orange County N.C.

Orange County December 14 th 1841 James A. Craig Esq.
Sir, I understand you have succeeded in getting additional proof in my pension claim, Have you ever forwarded on the affidavit of old Mr William Hopson pensioner, with that of John Hutchins Certificate showing the reason why my late husband did not make any further trial to get a pension after he and Mr Hopson applied in Hillsborough, in 1833 or 34;
Mr McLeish, I remember he said, told him that the new pension law made no provision for those that served in the Cavalry, Mr Hopson I understand did not get correct information of the law and apply till two years or so after my husband died. Mr Hopson is now a pensioner.
I cannot get any further proof, that I know of, for the tour under Capt Allen, therefore abandon it, and will accept of a pension for the 9 months, or so much as the commissioners of pensions deem just and proper, and wish you to inform him.
your humble servant,
Witness John Hutchins
her Ann X Hutchins mark
* William McFarly, Esq. att d at Law. Hillsboro me

— 11 — Additional Proof in the claim of c Ann Hutchinson,
— 12 — Return No. Hon: Lewis Williams, H.R.

War Office Hillsborough October 16 th 1780.
Instructions for M c John Taylor Commissary of Issues in the Town of Hillsborough.
1 st As a principal Magazine of State Provisions and Forage will be kept up at this place, - You are therefore to receive the same from the County Commissioners and give them proper receipts. 2 nd If Store Houses are wanting you are to impress such out houses you deem necessary, not injuring private families conforming yourself in that case to the Act of Assembly. 3 rd You are to have proper Pasturage procured for Cattle delivered to you, to prevent their falling away before they are Slaughtered, over which Guards must be placed.
By order Alex r Martin
State of North Carolina
Secretary of State's Office
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above is a true Copy of an original paper on file in this Office
Given under my hand this 15 th day of August 1837
W. Hill

State of North Carolina } Orange County. }
on this the 4 th day of July 1838 personally appeared before the under assigned acting Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Meeah Horne of the aforesaid County aged Seventy Eight or thereabout, who being first duly qualified according to law maketh oath that she is and has been since her earliest recollection been intimately acquainted with Mrs Nancy Hutchens widow of James Hutchens Dec d who was a Soldier in the war of the revolution - affiant was present and saw the sd James Hutchens Dec d married to Nancy Hutchens who is now the lawful widow of sd Hutchens that they were married by John T Patterson esquire in the year of 1778 or there about, and before the last period of sd James Hutchens service in the revolution war - this affiant further states upon her oath that the aforesaid James Hutchens died about 4 years ago leaving the aforesaid Nancy Hutchens his widow - that she never married since that period but continues his widow sworn to and subscribed the day and state above written before us
Meeah Horne mark
Sam l Couch J.P.
Mr Truitt
and we the said Justices do hereby certify that the above affiant is a woman of truth and veracity
Sam l Couch J.P.
Mr Truitt

Haw River, North Carolina of Aug. 1839.
Sir,
M rs Grace Webb, widow of Johnson Webb (D o ), has procured additional proof as to the date of her marriage, and has as you instructed, made a new Declaration under the Act of July, 1838, according to the Formula, you did me the favour to enclose.
You will see from the accompanying papers that M rs Webb thinks that her D o husband did service more than was stated in her Declaration.
If M rs Moore (widow of Captain Robert Moore of Person Co o ) has forwarded her Declaration, the "paj" and "muster rolls" referred to by my letter, will accom- pany M rs M's Declaration. Please make return to me.
M rs Ann Hutchens, of this County, made a Declaration for pension, under Act. 4 th July, 1836, some time in last year; It was returned for appro- val by a 'Court of Record', and also the widow was required to state, why her D o husband, did not in his life time apply for a pension; having died since the passage of Act of June, 1832. The evidence of Mr. Hutchens' service as much as nine months was satisfactory.
M rs Hutchens has made affidavit why her husband did not, himself apply for a pen- sion and the papers in her case were read in Court approved by the Court & the Clerk ordered to certify the same to the War Department.
As soon as M rs Hutchens' claim is acted upon please, make the return to me.
J. L. Edwards Comm r . pensions Washington City
I remain, Sir, Very Resp t yours,
James A. Craig

Hillsboro. N.C. Nov 6 th 1839
Sir
I have been called on to state what the character of William Hopson and James Sollar is for veracity - Mr Hopson I have known all all my life He is a man of wealth & respectability and full reliance can be placed in any thing he may state - Old James Sollar I have had some acquaintance with for many years & believe him to be a man of good character -
I am Sir
Yours Humbly
J. H. Smith
For J. L. Edwards

Hillsboro' North Carolina 29 th May, 1840.
Hon:
W. Montgomery.
This is to Certify that we are well acquainted with Mrs. Ann Hutchens of this County (Orange) whose application for a pension we understand has hitherto proved unsuccessful in consequence of her deceased husband James Hutchens not having himself applied for a pension in his life-time.
We have understood that Mr. Hutchens some short time before his death, made enquiry in regard to the provisions of the pension Law of June 7, 1832, and upon being informed that it contained no provision for those who served as Dragoons, declined making any further application, having not served as a private of Infantry as much as six  two months.
Mrs. Hutchens lives in our neighbourhood and we have known her from our earliest recollection, and we take great pleasure in stating to you that she is a Very respectable lady and her statement entitled to full Credit and belief.
and would be pleased to find that upon your making this statement known to the Commissioner of Pensions, her claim would be favorably considered.
We remain, Dear Sir, with much regard Your humble Servants
Zachariah Ivis
William Ivis
Richard Henslee -
I have often heard James Hutchens say that he served in the light horse battery in the revolutionary war
Zachariah Ivis

James Harkness.
Act 4 July 1836.
J. A. Craig Haw River, N.C. Sept 26

(7) James Hutchins.
State of North Carolina
Orange County
On this the 26 th day of July 1828, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, William Hopson, a resident of said County, now in the 81 st year of his Age - Who being first duly qualified according to law, made the oath that in the year of 1780, he as private of Dragoons served a three months tour in the Militia in the United States Service, in a Company of Dragoons of which Company Captain Mark Patterson was Captain - In all of which tour, James Hutchins of the aforesaid County now De d was private of Dragoons ( in all of said tour ) with us -
This Declarant further states that he understands that Anna Hutchins, widow of the said James Hutchins, now De d is applying for a pension that she the said Anna, is now a wid ow and has never never married since the death of her husband the aforesaid James Hutchins but still remains his widow.
Sworn and subscribed the day and date first above written before me
J. M. McClure J. P.
his William H. Hopson Mark
before the said Justice as hereby certify that the above officer William Hopson, is a man of truth & veracity -
J. M. McClure J. P.

State of North Carolina } S.S Orange County }
On this the 28 th August 1838, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid James Dollar, an United States pensioner, who being first duly qualified mateth oath, that during the war of the Revolution, and till his death, he was well acquainted with James Hutchinson Dr., and remembers that in the war of the Revolution of being James Hutchinson a private in the militia in the United States Service, in the year of 1781, and was in Captain Patterson's company when his Deponent saw said Hutchinson in the Service -
Sworn and subscribed to the day & date first above written before me, W. B. Pratt J.P.
his James Dollar mark
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that James Dollar is a man of truth and veracity
W. B. Pratt J.P.
State of North Carolina } S.S Orange County }
On this the 28 th August, 1838, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid William Browning who being first duly qualified according to law maketh oath that he was well acquainted with James Hutchinson of the County aforesaid, and remembers that in the war of the Revolution to his official knowledge, James Hutchinson served a 3 months tour in guarding the public Jail in the town of Hillsboro' in the County aforesaid in 1782. This deponent lived neighbour to said James Hutchinson and remembers that said Hutchinson was in the United States Service, in other towns in the United States Service in said war of the Revolution.
Sworn and subscribed to the day & date above written before me, A. S. Gathers J.P.
his William Browning mark

(9) And the said Justice do hereby certify that William Browning, the foregoing Deponent, is a man of truth and veracity. A Gattis — J. Peace
State of North Carolina Orange County
On this the 12 th day of September, 1838, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County John Dolley, a resident of aforesaid County aged 84 years who being first duly qualified according to law maketh oath that in the the Spring of 1782, he served a three months tour in guarding the Public Jail in the Town of Hillsboro' in the aforesaid County - in all of which tour James Hutchinson, of the aforesaid County, now deceased was with us in guarding said Jail all of said tour -
Sworn and subscribed the day and date first above written before me, C. G. Hurdle Peace
his John Dolley mark
And the said Justice do hereby certify that John Dolley, is a man of truth and veracity. C. G. Hurdle Peace
State of North Carolina,
I John Taylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for Orange County, certify that Samuel William Price, John W. McGu, William N. Pratt, Alexander Gattis & George Hurdle are magistrates as above and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office & here subscribed my name this the 14 th day of September, 1838.
J. Taylor

Durham N.C.
April, 22, 1930.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please send me a copy of your records of Jesse Figbee , my ancestor, who fought in the Revolutionary War, and received a pension. He was from Orange County.
Also of John Vicker

of Halifax County, who fought and received a pension. And of ✓ George Vickers his son.
Also of Jack Leigh William Herndon, and James Hutchins all from Orange County.
Thanking you for this information, as I need it as

soon as possible
I am,
Very respectfully
Mrs. Elizabeth Digahue Roberts (Mrs. T.B.R.)
Gen. Del.
Durham
North Carolina
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She says Jesse Rogers + John Vicker are pensioners. Send them + say only 2 etc. + do not bother to search the others -