Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2791, for William Mc Ferren, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Mc Ferran, William or Mc Ferrin
S 2791
Born in Penn.
Boarded
CONTENTS

Let. to Agent & Pension May 17, 1837.
do to Hm. C. H. Williams June 7 1838.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 1 st April 1838 from the 1 st March 1837. to the 4 th Sept 1837. Agent notified 12 June 1838.
Letter to Hm. C. H. Williams & B. Aud 16 March 1841.
Paid as above from 4 th Sept 1840. to the 4 th March 1841. Agent notified April 20 th 1842.
19494 West Tennessee
William McFerrin Tiptonville in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the Co. C by Captain Coven of the reg t commanded by Col. Church in the Vols. due for 15 mos & 12 days
Inscribed on the Roll of W. Tennessee at the rate of 37 Dollars 33 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Sept 1832 and Granville D. Searcy Governor
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept 1832 128.36 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March 23.66
$154.02
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Vol. 7 Page 89

State of Tennessee Court of Pleas & Quarters Tipton County } Sessions June term 1833.
This day it being the 7 th day of June in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty three William M c Ferrin personally appeared in open court - before the said court of Pleas & Quarters Sessions - now sitting. The said William M c Ferrin being a resident of the county of Tipton & State of Tennessee of age - & being about the age of seventy seven years who first being duly sworn according to Law. doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 - That he went into the army of the United States as a volunteer in the year Seventy Six the month of August - commenced the line of march under Captain Lyle - William M c Clatchie Lieutenant from the State of Virginia Augusta County on a two months tour - against the Cherokee Indians on Holston River - and on our march from Augusta County we crossed James River at Andersons Ferry - Then down River at Englishs Ferry below the Leadmine then across the Mountains to the head of Holston thence down Holston to James Bryants fort - from thence to Blacks fort from thence to Shelleys fort - thence to Seaneys fort from thence to the Block house - During the said two months tour we passed & repassed the above named forts guarding the frontier - until government ordered a draft & sent out a regiment of Militia commanded by Col Christy - to which the company that  in which I belonged was attached at the Long Island in order to move

into the Indian Towns over Tennessee River we crossed the Tennessee at Chato an Indian Town - thence to Chickama - upon our approach the Indians fled - we burnt the Towns - destroyed their corn, eat their cattle & potatoes - we then marched to Chillico - the Indians fled - we treated their town & goods in like manner - We then marched into Little Carpenter an Indian Town and treated it as we had the others.
Then we marched into Dragon Canoe then to Tazewell and so on until we laid in wait all their towns - We then returned up to Chato Town at which place Canestato an Indian chief met Col Christy and they formed a treaty - Col Christy then discharged us and I arrived at home a few days before Christmas having performed a tour as a soldier of at least four months
In the year Seventy Seven - (to the best of my recollection it was in the Spring season) there was a draft of about seventy men & among others I was one of them) to go out against the Shawnee Indians Capt Ewen commanded and James McClary Lieutenant - We ranged thru Greenbrier settlement & returned home after a two months tour - I served as a private soldier
In the year Seventy eight I left my father in Augusta County Virginia and moved over Holston near Abingdon for the purpose of making a crop for my father - Shortly after I got my corn planted - there was a call for men to guard the forts in Powell's

valley - Captain Stowell commanded and Lieutenant Stowell Blakemore I was among others drafted and served one month as a private soldier
In the same year I served under Captain Black & Lieutenant Thompson - we were marched up on the head of New River & in the Iron Mountain - & across the Blue Ridge after the Tories - during which campaign we caught three of the Tories brought them to Abingdon where they stood their trial - In this town I served one month as a private soldier. After this I returned to my father's Augusta County Virginia
In the year Seventy nine My father moved from Augusta County Virginia out upon Holston near Abingdon sometimes in the spring of the year I accompanied him. Some time in the spring of the same year I was again drafted to go into Powell's Valley - Cumberland Gap & to Yellow Creek in Kentucky against the Indians - under the command of Capt. Samuel Meeks and William Long Lieutenant and returned home again after a tour of six weeks during which I served as a private soldier
In the same year perhaps in October I was called on again commanded by Captain Cane and Lieutenant Settle against the Tories - We marched out by the head of New River - crossing the Blue ridge at the Flower Gap through Henry County into Wilks where we joined Col Tipton who marched us to the Shallowford on the Clinch where we hoped to have defeated Col Bryant who commanded the Tories - but he had fled with his men - We then marched through Roan County - & McLinburg on the Clinch river

then out at the head of said river crossing the Yellow Mountain after a march of about three months during which time I served as a private soldier
In the month of February seventeen eighty-9 married. and some times in September
following I was called out again commanded by Captain Colvin. (other company officers not recollected)
Col Campbell commanded our Regiment and
Joined Col Shelby & Col Service at the foot
of the Mountain near the head of Watts Gap - Then
we joined the Carolina troops near the Con-
-federates - Then cross Broad river to Kings Mountain
where we had a decisive engagement - where Col Williams Capt Edmiston Capt Bone and
a number of my other acquaintances fell
where we took nine Tories who were out on
parole of honor - who were hung at Col
Walker's in the presence of their friends
and one of them after hanging until he
was nearly dead fell in consequence of
the breaking of the leg or roachide  the - upon which Col
Campbell ordered him to step up and try it
again - after this I returned home, after
a three months tour during which time
I served as a private.
I have no documents by which I can prove
my service - nor do I know of any person in
this county - by whom I can prove it
On the 15 th day of September 1832 I made my
declaration for the purpose of obtaining the
benefit of the act of congress passed 7 th June
1832 in Rutherford County Tennessee before
Baxter B Dechins Esq & Lester Small Esq. not
being able at that time of going to court from
ill health - Since then my health has increased

In November last I removed to this county & now live with my son-in-law I moved from near Abingdon after living about thirty five years there - to Rutherford County Tennessee where I lived near twenty three years - These are persons of living by home I can prove some of my services to wit: Col Thomas Laughlin who I have understood some time ago lived some where in Kentucky & others some within in state but from my ill state of health & total inability to go about I am not able to get their testimony
I have neglected to state that the application that I made while in Rutherford County - has been returned with objections first that the papers were not properly authenticated secondly that the period of service was not definitely stated the grade in which I served was not definitely stated and because I did not state that I could not prove by at least one previous state that I had no documentary evidence & because I had not stated obtained testimony of at least one living witness & did not state in my declaration that such proof could not be made
We the said William M c Ferrin hereby relinquishing any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State
Given to in open court before the court.
William M c Ferrin
Wm. DeLoach
May Campbell
Jurisdiction of court
And we Henry W Sale a clergyman residing in Tipton County State of Tennessee and Branton Smith and William Clark residing in the same County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William M c Ferrin who has

Subscribed & sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be about seventy seven years of age that he is reputed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in the belief & opinion
Soon to be subscribed in open court on the days set afore. H. Branch J.P.
Wm Dilbeck J.P. } Justices holding Wm Campbell J.P. } Court
Henry W. Sale William Clark
B. L. Smith
And the court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier & served as he states and the court further certifies that it appears to them that Henry W Sale is a clergyman resident in Tipton county & that Burdon L Smith, William Clarke who has also signed the same are also as residents of the same county and that their statement is entitled to credit
done in open Court. Jan the 7 th 1833 R. M. Sanford Clerk
St. Francis Wm. D. Smith St. Francis holding said Court
Question 1 st . Where & and in what year were you Born?
A. In seventeen hundred & fifty four in the State of Pennsylvania - York County
2 nd Have you any record of your age? and if so where is it
A! I have my father's record - put it.
300
Where was was you living when called into service? where have you lived since the Revolu- tionary war? & where do you now live?

Q I lived in Augusta County Virginia when called into service - The balance of the war my home was in Washington County near Abingdon in Virginia - I then moved to Rutherford County Tennessee & from thence to this county - as stated in my declaration
4 th
How were you called into service? were you drafted? did you volunteer? or were you a substitute?
A. The first two months I volunteered - & at the expiration I was drafted for two months more which made the four months tour which was my first - all other tours I was drafted
5 th State the names of some of the officers you were under
A - Capt Lytle - William McCluchen Lieutenant Col Christy Capt Ewers Col Campbell Col Shelby Col Lewis & Col Tipton
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge?
A only verbal -
7 th State the names of the persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood who can testify as to your character & veracity?
A William Deloach Esq Isaac Clark - Coxon Deloach Callen Curlee - from my limited acquaintance in this county having lately settled here there are but few who know me - but in Rutherford County. I would refer to M c oy Bradley Col Jones Esq Read Esq Forster Col Gowan

Capt Brandon William Watson, Col Wm Brady Hon John Bell of Davidson County Sworn to in open court on the day year ago. J. H. Brantley Wm. DeLoach { Judges holding in Court Wm Campbell } State of Tennessee } Court of pleas & quarter session Tipton County } June term 1833 William McFerrin
I Robert W Sanford clerk of the 2 d court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the 2 d court - in the matter of the application of William McFerrin for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office this 1 st June in the year eighteen hundred & thirty three
R. W. Sanford Sec

No 25765 West William M c Ferrin Tipton County Tennessee
from 1778 private 15 mo. 12 days $ 51. \frac{33}{100}
Old balance
57 33 51 33 25 66 128 36
Granville D. Searcy Covington Tenn.
AMM

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of William M c Ferrin Tipton County Tennessee
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol. Aug t . 1776 — 4 — private Col l G l ife, Col l Christie 77 years Augusta County Virginia Traditionary evidence, papers correctly attached —   Draft. 1777 — 2 — " Col l Ewen,   Draft 1778 — 1 — " Col l Newell,   Served " " — 1 — " Col l Black   Draft Spring 1779 — 1 12 " Col l Clark,   Called Oct r . " " — 3 — " Col l Coam, Col l Tipton   Called Sept r . 1780 — 3 — " { Col l Collins, Col l Campbell Col l Shelby & Col l S r er  
This appears to be a second declaration —
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; 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.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

September 14, 1934.
Mrs. J. S. Freeman Springfield Tennessee.
BA-J/ILL William McFerren S. 2791
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William McFerrin.
The record of William McFerren, or McFerrin, is given herein as found in the papers on file in his claim for pension, S. 2791, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. It is the record of the only soldier with that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
William McFerren, or McFerrin, was born in 1755, in York County, Pennsylvania; the names of his parents are not shown. His father lived in Augusta County, Virginia, in the early part of the Revolutionary War.
While a resident of Augusta County, Virginia, William McFerren or McFerrin, enlisted and served as private in the Virginia troops as follows: from sometime in August 1776, four months in Captain Lyle's company, Colonel Christie's regiment, against the Cherokee Indians; in the spring of 1777, two months in Captain Ewen's company; and in 1778, one month in Captain Newell's company, and one month in Captain Black's company. In 1779, he moved with his father to Washington County, Virginia, and in the spring of that year, served six weeks as private in Captain Samuel Meek's company; from October 1779, he served three months in Captain Cane's company, Colonel Tipton's regiment; and from September 1780, he served three months in Captain Colvin's company, Colonel Campbell's regiment, and was in the battle of Kings Mountain.
The soldier resided near Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia, for about thirty-five years, and moved from there to Rutherford County, Tennessee.

William McFerren, or McFerrin, was allowed pension on his application executed June 7, 1833, at which time he resided in Tipton County, Tennessee. He had moved there in November 1832.
The soldier married in February 1780; the day of his marriage and name of his wife are not shown.
When he made his application for pension, William McFerren or McFerrin was living with his son-in-law in Tipton County, Tennessee; the name of said son-in-law is not shown, nor the names of soldier's children.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

June 18, 1904, Hist to Mrs. Virgil Randolph St. Louis Mo 1916 June 2 Hist. to Mrs. Chas. C. Norton.
1920, Sept. 28 Hist- to Mrs. N. J. Stickley - Ev
1922 Oct. 16 History to John B. McFerrin. arb. F.
1922 Dec. 28, hist. to J. B. Stan- ley, M.D. - Ev.
1931 - April 16 - Hist. to Lt. Col.
W. R. Pope - L.L.L.
1934 - Sept. 14 - Hist. to Mrs. J. S. Evans - L.L.L.
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2791 INVALID.
File No. 2791
William M. Ferris
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Act: June 7/932
Index: -Vol. A , Page 243
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Wm. W o Ferrin, W o Tennessee 7 June, 1832.
To what time last paid?
at Jackson t. 4 Sept 1835
JH

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
March 17 th , 1842.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," William McFerrin, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Jackson, Tenn. Agency, at the rate of Fifty one Dollars and 33 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1840, to the 4 th March 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
Edward L. Curtis
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Treasury Department,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
June 9 - 1838.
Sir.
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States;" William M c Ferrin a Pensioner on the Roll of the Jackson, Tenn. Agency, at the rate of fifty one Dollars and thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th . June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1837 to the 4 th of September 1837
Respectfully, yours,
William E. Parris Comptroller
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Hon. S. G. Edwards, Wesley, Tenn. April 29. 1837
Dear Sir
Having made application to the Agent in Jackson Tennessee for my Pension from the 4 th day of September 1835 to the 4 th day of March 1837 through my true & lawful attorney Joshua G. Clark, the Agent refused to make payment, because there were three payments due (as the inclosed Certificate will show,) I was entirely ignorant of the passage of the law, forbidding agents to make payment when their payments were due at one time, for I had drawn at one time from the Agent in Nashville, Tenn. three payments, and thought it could still be done until the 27 th Inst., the time at which my attorney presented my papers to the Agent for paying Pensions in Jackson Tenn. His directions to me were, to send the power & Pension Certificate to you requesting you (if you pleased) to instruct him (the agent) to make payment; a compliance with the above. Or Sir, will confer a singular favor upon who is truly yrs very Respectfully W. M c H. Herrin mark
N.B. Direct yours to Wesley, Tennessee Test - John B. Gilliland

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J. L. Edwards Sir
Covington Jan 11 th June 1833
Enclosed you will find the papers in support of the claim of William McClellan for a Pension under the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832 which you will please act upon as early as possible - And correspond with the applicant at this place - or with myself - I am Sir respectfully yr Attd Servt
Granville D. Searcy

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19494 St. Louis Mo 4013 Ulm St. Dear Sir,
Kindly send me evidence that our William M c Ferrin who served in the Revolutionary War, under Gen. Green has received a pension up to the time of his death in 1845. After the Rev. War, he moved to Middle & West Tenn, dying in Marshall Co.

Will you carefully examine the pension records & send me notification that he received a pension data, etc., of his war record.
Very Respectfully - Mrs. Virgil Randolph 4013 Allen St. St. Louis Mo.

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION
DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
GENTL MEN:
Please send me the history of Wm. McFerrin, a soldier of the Revolution, the date of whose application for pension, which was allowed, was Jun 7, 1833. Residence, Tipton Co., Tenn. Thanking you in advance, I am,
Sincerely, J. B. STANLEY, M. D. 421 PARK AV. HOT SPRINGS ARK.
RANDOLPH BLDG MEMPHIS TENN.
E N Enlistments, from 1776 to 1780, from Washington and Augusta Co's, Va.

Only Wm. Ferrin
Please send the pension record of William M c Ferrin (Ferrin) born 1749 in Virginia. married Jane Berry. Virginia Military 1775. Please send all data you have on him.
Mrs. J. S. Freeman Springfield, Tenn.
Regent Charlotte Reams Robertson Chap. L. A. R.
send - Mrs. J.

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MRS. CHAS. O. NORTON KEARNEY, NEBRASKA May 29th 1916-
To the Hon-- Commissioner of Pensions-- Washington. D.C.-
Dear Sir;--
William Mc Ferrin- born 1755- died 1845- enlisted in Augusta Co. Va- in 1776- and served under different commands to 1780 In 1832- he applied for, a pension, in Tipton Co. T Tenn- and was allowed pension for 15 months service as private in Virginia Line--
Please send me- copy of his Pension application- I desire especially the names of William Mc Ferrin's children- with dates of their birth- and all family- data- contained in said App-
Yours very truly--
L. G. Norton (Mrs. Charles Oliver Norton)

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Pension Commission Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Mr. F. W. Millsbaugh,
Secretary of Tennessee Society, Sons of American Revolution, tells me that you have a record of my Revolutionary ancestor, William M c Ferrin's, services and says you will furnish a transcript of the same.
I will thank you very much if you will do me this favor.
Yours very truly, John B. M c Ferrin.
Collierville Sept 18 1922. Tenn.

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1435 Madison Avenue,
Memphis, Tennessee.
August, 16, 1920.
Commissioner of Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly advise regarding the military records of the following Revolutionary War soldiers:-
Capt. Joseph Black who commanded a company of Washington Co. Va. troops at the Battle of King's Mountain, and who later removed to Blount, Knox and Anderson Counties Tennessee.
William McFerrin, private, who is said to have enlisted in Augusta County Virginia, and who applied for a pension while living in Tipton Co. Tennessee.
As this data is to be used in a historical sketch I should very much appreciate any family data or dates given concerning the two men above.
With sincerest appreciation,
Very gratefully yours,
Mrs. N.J. Stickley.
1435 Madison Ave.
Memphis, Tenn.

HEADQUARTERS SIXTH CORPS AREA OFFICE OF THE SIGNAL OFFICER
1819 W. PERSHING ROAD CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
IN REPLY REFER TO:
March 14, 1931.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Information is requested if your office has any record of the services of WILLIAM McFERRIN in the Revolutionary Army. He lived in Augusta County, Virginia and participated in the battle of King's Mountain.
Yours very truly,
W R Pope W. R. POPE, Lieut.Col., Signal Corps.
ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE OFFICE

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Answered - Ap 15-1931
HEADQUARTERS SIXTH CORPS AREA OFFICE OF THE SIGNAL OFFICER
1819 W. PERSHING ROAD CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
IN REPLY REFER TO:
April 16, 1931.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Under date of March 14, 1930, I wrote you three communications asking for information as follows:
This request was for Mary C. A.
 1. "Information is requested as to the military record of HENRY C. ABSTON whose widow, MARY ANN (DOUGLAS) ABSTON, drew a pension up to 1898 for her husband's services in the War of 1812. The widow's address was "Number One, Sumner County, Tennessee."  2. "Information is requested if your office has any record of the services of WILLIAM McFERRIN in the Revolutionary Army. He lived in Augusta County, Virginia and participated in the battle of King's Mountain."  3. "Information is requested if your office has any record of EDWARD DOUGLASS who was a commissioned officer in the War for Independence, born in Fauquier County, Virginia, married Sarah George, and moved to Sumner County, Tennessee in 1785." 
answered Ap. 15-31 JAL
S 2791
To date the information called for has not been received. It is requested that this information be furnished me in order that I may complete my records.
Very truly yours, W R Pope W. R. POPE Lt.Col., Signal Corps.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
1. 7. 2791
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Mc Ferren  or  Mc Ferrin a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1776 4 mos. Pvt. Gyle Christie Va.   Spring 1777 2 mos. " Elam   1778 1 mo. " Travell   1778 1 mo. " Black   Spring 1779 6 mos. " Samuel Meek   Oct. 1779 3 mos. " Cane Tipton   Sept. 1780 3 mos. " Colvin Campbell  
Battles engaged in, with Cherokee Indians King's Mountain
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Augusta Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, June 7, 1833. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Tipton Co. Tenn.
Age at date of application, b. in 1755 in York Co. Penn., names of parents
Remarks: not shown
In 1779 soldier moved with his father to Washington Co. Va. and in 1780 he married. In 1833 he was living with his son in law. There are no names stated and no other data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

JFW
No. 2,791, Inv., Revolutionary War.
June 15, 1904.
Madam:
In reply to your recent inquiry you are advised that William McFerrin, residing in Tipton county, Tennessee, made an application for pension June 7, 1833, alleging that he was born in York county, Pennsylvania, in 1755; that he enlisted in Augusta county, Va., a private in the Virginia Line, and served as follows: four months from August, 1776, under Captain Lyle and Colonel Christie; two months, spring 1777, Captain Ewen; four months, spring 1778, Captain Newell; one month, 1778, Captain Black; six weeks, 1779, Captain Meek; three months from October, 1779, Captain Cone and Colonel Tipton; three months from September, 1780, Captain Colvin and Colonel Campbell. He was in the battle of King's Mountain. His claim was allowed.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Virgil Randolph,
4013 Olive Street,
St. Louis, Mo.

April 15, 1931.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section ILL
Lieut. Col. W. R. Pope Headquarters Sixth Corps Area 1819 West Pershing Road Chicago, Illinois.
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2791, that William McFerron or McFerrin was born in 1755 in York County, Pennsylvania, names of his parents not given.
While a resident of Augusta County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia troops as follows: from August, 1776, four months in Captain Lyle's Company, Colonel Christie's Regiment against the Cherokee Indians; in the spring, 1777, two months in Captain Ewen's Company; in 1778, one month in Captain Newell's Company and one month in Captain Black's Company.
In 1779, he moved with his father to Washington County, Virginia, and in the spring of that year, served six weeks as a private in Captain Samuel Meek's Company; from October, 1779, he served three months in Captain Cane's Company, Colonel Tipton's Regiment; and from September, 1780, he served three months in Captain Colvin's Company, Colonel Campbell's Regiment and was in the battle of Kings Mountain.
Soldier lived in Washington County, Virginia, for about thirty-five years, then moved to Rutherford County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 7, 1833, while a resident of Tipton County, Tennessee.
Soldier married in February, 1780, name of his wife not stated.

At the time of soldier's application for pension in 1833, he was living with his son-in-law in Tipton County, Tennessee, having moved there in November, 1832. The name of the son-in-law is not stated and no names of soldier's children appear in the papers in this claim.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to show a claim for pension on file on account of Edward Douglass as described by you.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.