Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 377, for Tidence Lane, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.B.
Lane, Jidence Mary
W 377
CONTENTS

25067 Earn  immediate
Evidence Same of Jefferson in the State of East Tennessee who was a private in the Co. commanded by Captain Will of the regt commanded by Col. Leveer in the Military line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 20 Dollars 4 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Nov 1833 and Pierce B Anderson  which  bond P.O.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 50.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March 10.00
$60.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book E Vol. 7 Page 31
Dead Letter to J. W. Campbell Esq 3 rd Auditor 21. Decd 1843.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838 for 4 th Sep 1840 to 25 Jan y . 1841. At Notified 10 April 1844
W. H. H. Hylton Sept 11. '44

John Marshall widow of John who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of January and sent to John Marshall Russellville Jefferson County
Recorded at Hall of Pensions under act February 2, 1848. Page 295 Vol. 3

State of Tennessee } Jefferson County } ss
On this 3rd day of September personally appeared before me Robt. M c Farland Jr. a justice of the peace for the County of Jefferson. Sidence Lane, a resident of Jefferson County, and State of Tennessee, aged Seventy 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 act of Congress, passed June 7. 1832.
That the Declarant, Sidence Lane, was born in Randolph County, North Carolina on the waters of Deep river, in the year 1763. At the age of 18 years he removed with his father to the mouth of Boon's creek on the Watauga river, in Washington County, then a part of North Carolina now one of the Counties of East Tennessee. In the year of his removal, 1781. in the winter of said year, early in February, he was drafted, at the house of Captain Elijah Witt, near the buffalo ridge, by Capt. Elijah Witt to march in an expedition against the Cherokees on the Tennessee. Our Rendezvous was at the old fields on Watauga

river. Colonel Sevier took the command of the men at the Old field, where we remained about two weeks, when we returned home and made preparations for the expedition, and in a few days repaired to the place of Rendezvous on Camp Creek, where we remained two weeks, waiting for the collection of the men. Colonel Sevier commanded the expedition — Colonel Robertson and Major Wharton, were the Regimental Officers. From Camp Creek we marched across the Bald Mountain, and encamped the first night on a little Creek on the other side of the mountain. The three succeeding days we spent in marching to the river French Broad, which we swam, those of us who crossed, where we first struck the river — the balance of the Company marched higher up the river and forded. That night we encamped on the other side of French Broad; thence we marched on, crossing Pigeon river, to the Tennas See, and in three or four days reached the middle Settlements of the Cherokee Nation. When we got within a mile of the Settlements, our men were divided. There were one hundred and forty four men in the expedition. Colonel Sevier attempted to cross the mountain with

one part of the men, and Colonel Robertson took the road around the mountain with the balance. When Colonel Sever, in whose division Declarant was, reached the top of the mountain, he found it extremely difficult, on account of its steepness and the rocks, to get down; after then - for returned and took the road. We soon overtook the other division, and entered the Indian towns together. The Indians retreated before us, and deserted their towns. A small force, 15 or 20 men, who were on foot, was left at the first town. We marched through all the towns in the middle settlements, and after burning the towns ten or twelve in number, we returned back to the town, which we first entered. We there found that the Indians had taken the cattle that we had gathered there before we left it - and one of the men, Sgt. Lorry, was shot in the thigh by the Indians. When we got to the town, first entered, the Indians from the surrounding hills fired upon us - we returned their fire. That night the Indians fired on our encampment. One of our men was slightly wounded and a horse killed. The next day we started for home.

On our return, we divided, some taking a new route - the others keeping the old track, by which we had marched down. We got to our homes and were discharged at Lumborough late in the month of May - after a term of three months - The Declarant received his discharge from Captain Elijah Witt - in whose company he was. Declarant does not recollect the names of the other officers, if there were any; - but believes that there were none. We were all mounted and Declarant believes that there had no lieutenants or ensign or sergeants. The Declarant gave his discharge to his Captain who took it to the officer or committee, appointed by the Legislature of North Carolina to adjust the claims for militia service, and received from him or them a certificate of his being entitled to pay for a term of three months, which certificate the Declarant sold to one of the merchants of Lumborough for four or five dollars.
The Fall of 1782, in the 1 st of September, the Declarant was again drafted at the house of Elijah Witt, the muster ground of the company, by Captain Thomas War-

The Declarant removed to the mouth of Boon's Creek on the Watauga in 1781. and remained in Washington County five years - he then removed to Green County, that part of it which now forms Jefferson, where he now lives on the waters of Bent Creek, and where he has lived for forty seven years. The Declarant has no docu- mentary evidence of his services, and knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service in the Revolution. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Question 1st. Where and in what year were you born?
Answer 1st I was born in Randolph County North Carolina, on the waters of Deep river, in the year of our Lord 1763, 12th day of May.
Question 2nd. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
Answer 2nd. I have a record of my age in my Bible at my house.
Question 3rd. Where were you living, when

called into Service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
Answer 3d. When called into Service, I was living at the mouth of Boon's creek, on Watauga river, in Washington County. Since the Revolutionary war, I have lived in Washington County and in Jefferson County, to where I now live.
Question 4th. How were you called into Service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a Substitute? And if a Substitute, for whom?
Answer 4th. In the two towns, in which I was, engaged during the Revolution, I was drafted.
Question 5th. 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 Service.
Answer 5th. There were no regular Officers with the troops where I served. The general circumstances of my service are detailed in my declaration. The first expedition, in which I,

-dman; Lieutenants, Ensign and Sergeants, if any, are not recollected - We were mounted men. Our place of Rendezvous was at Evans Ferry on French Broad river. Colonel John Sevier again commanded us; the other officers are not recollected. There were 6 or 700 men on this expedition. We crossed French Broad at Evans ferry; thence on an Indian trace to the Chota ford on the Tennessee river - thence to the Silico plains. At the Silico plains, we found the Indians and pursued them through the plains - killed several and burnt the town. Then crossed the Silico, marched to the Hiwassee and burnt a town there; then marched up the river and crossed it - thence to the Coosa river, where we burnt several towns; here we remained several days. We kept down the Coosa, crossing and recrossing it repeatedly, burnt several towns on the Coosa, went down the Coosa to the Big Swamp Spring, then returned across the  river - We remained for some time on the Coosa river, burning the towns and pursuing the Indians - killing some and taking some prisoners. We then returned near the mountain. One part of the men attempted to return through the mountains

and got lost. Major George Russell piloted them to the Old trace. The Decla- rant belonged to the division, which returned by the Old trace, after they struck the Kenawee river. The Decla- rant was discharged by Captain Hardiman at Lonesborough, and disposed of his discharge in the same way, as before - receiving a certificate for three months pay, which he sold for a trifle - the State not being then able to u- -pay them with Silver, and the paper issued by it being greatly depreciated. This Declarant served the two terms above mentioned - in the years 1781. and 1782 - each term being one of three months - making a service of six months during the revolution. The Declarant was in Genl. Martin's Cam- paign in 1786 - and was in the battle of the Look-out Mountain under that officer - in which battle his Capt. John Hardin was killed. The Decla- rant was afterwards in Genl. Dougherty's Campaign in 1791 - For these two last terms he does not claim a pen- sion. The Act of June 7th not pro- viding for the services rendered in them.

was engaged, numbered 144 mounted men, under the command of Colonel John Sevin - against the Cherokee Indians. The Second expedition, numbered 6 or 700 men, under the same Officer, against the Cherokee Indians. There are two other expeditions mentioned in my declaration, which did not take place during the Revolution and are not provided for by the present law.
Question 6th. Did you ever receive a discharge from the Service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it?
Answer 6th. I received a discharge at the end of each of the terms I served during the Revolution. They were given by my Captains Capt. Witt and Capt. Hardinaw, and were returned to them by me and they procured certificates for the pay for the terms - which I got and sold for a trifle.
Question 7th. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can

testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution. I would refer to the Rev. Pleasant Witt, Capt. John Riddle, Arch Austin who can be exam- ined and will testify as required by the War Department.
Sworn & subscribed to Sidney Lane before me.
Notary Public of the State of for Jefferson County.
We Pleasant Witt a Clergyman, residing in the County of Jefferson and Capt. John Riddle & Arch Austin residing in the same County, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Sidney Lane, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and annexed answers; that we believe him to be seventy years of age, that he is a man of veracity; that he is respected and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn & subscribed to before me. the 30 th day September 1855
Notary Public of the State of for Jefferson County.
Pleasant Witt Clergyman John Riddle & Austin

And the Said Justice of the Peace hereby declares his 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 Said Justice further certifies, that it appears to him that Mr. Pleasant Witt who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergy Man, resident in the County of Jefferson and that Capt. John Riddle and Archd. Austin who have also signed the same are residents in the County of Jefferson, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit, and he further certifies that the Declarant, Tidence Lane, is unable to attend Court on account of a disease in one of his ankles, with which he has been for some time and still is afflicted.
Robert McFarland (seal) Justice of the Peace for Jefferson county

State of Tennessee
I Joseph Hamilton & Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions of Jefferson County do certify that Robert McFarland appeared before whom the foregoing Declaration and the annexed answers were sworn and subscribed to in an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Jefferson, and was on the day and date thereof, and still is an acting Justice of the Peace, duly Commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit is given and due to all his Official acts as such, and that his attestation thereto, is his attestation to the Signature, and Oath of the testifying Clergymen and Citizens and his Signature to the Religious oath given by himself are also in his own proper hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office in Dan- -drige the 11 th September AD 1839
Joseph Hamilton Clerk of Jefferson County
27.507
Sidney Lane September 12 Jan
Nov 1781 private 6 months
£20.
Cash
600 W.H.
Service
nic
Rever. B. Anderson
Church by Bendigo
Jefferson Co.
E. G. Gann

Lydia Lane was Born the sixth of January 1786
Abner Lane was Born the eighth of August 1788
Nancy Lane Born the twenty fourth day of July 1791
Esther Lane was Born the sixth day of November 1793
John Lane was Born the fourth Day of June 1796

Noah Lane was born the seventh light day of October - 1798
Mary Lane was born the twentyeth day of November 1800
Right Lane was born the seventh of June 1803
Jamies Madison Lane was born the third day of November 1805 (mirrored text from reverse side) I certify this to be the same as recorded that was in my possession of the Bible in my possession imprimis in the Bible

10543- July 17 1844 Mary Lane Ten                      Ten Mary Sandet 7 May 1838
Me Ad 43 7094 Ad 44 497 husband died 25 Jan 7 1841.
H. H. Sylvester
H. A. Johnson Jan 29 45

State of Tennessee Jefferson County
On this 20 th day of January 1844
Personally appeared before me Thomas B. Respeto an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Jefferson and State of Tennessee Mary Lane a resident citizen of Jefferson County, and State aforesaid and aged 77 — years who being unable to appear in open court from bodily infirmity, made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows — That she is the widow of Silas Lane who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States and for proof of his service she refers to the declaration made in his life time to the department of War, upon which he was pensioned — and she believes that his pension money was paid him in Knoxville Tennessee. She further declares that she was married to her husband the aforesaid Silas Lane on the 23 rd day of October — Seventeen hundred and eighty four

and that her husband the aforesaid Edmund Lane died on the 25 th - day of January 1841 -
That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794 to wit, at the time a house State. She further states that she has a record of her marriage and the birth of her children in the hand writ- ing of her husband Edmund Lane , which is here with enclosed
Known & subscribed to before me this 20 th day of January 1844.
her Mary x Lane mark
Tho s B. Kippeto J. P. for Jefferson County
State of Tennessee Jefferson County
I certify that the Bible Record herewith enclosed was taken out in my presence. and that being acquainted with the hand writing of Edmund Lane I think it to be genuine. January the 20 th 1844,
Tho s B. Kippeto. Justice of the Peace

State of Tennessee
I, Jefferson County B. I. Joseph Hamilton clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State aforesaid, do certify that the 1st Rife to Esq. whose name subscribes to the foregoing declaration and certificate, is now, and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County. And that the signature thereunto to her in her own proper hand is authentic.
Given under my hand and seal of Office at Office in Duckville
The 3rd day of February A.D. 1844
Joseph Hamilton Clerk
of Jefferson County by his
Deputy James Fuller
[Handwritten signature of James Fuller]

Dear Sir where as Mary Lane widow of James Lane a Revolution pensioner has appointed Alexander S. Landrum her attorney to do and perform the things necessary for to draw her pension. The said Landrum has withheld her papers till the 29 th inst he handed them over saying they have to go to Washington again before she could draw any money as she did not know before now she believes he has some of her money and will not pay over to her if he has drawn any of her money she wants you to write to her how much and where it was drawn her certificate is payable at Knoxville bears date 17 th of April 1845 since the death of said James Lane she has been pained who served under him as an officer in the Revolution every proof has been made and sent on she wishes also to know if there has any allowance made, that service or will be as the other has been handled had to her disadvantage as she has no other way of support she wishes to know whether her certificate to be sent back and if there must be any papers sent with it as she can draw if she to draw at Knoxville or not as she does not wish to put her business in the hands of any other person being treated as she has in receiving will look for answer on upon receipt of your letter to Knoxville. Rhea County Tennessee To Mr Edwards Dearest Lane for Mary Lane

June 7, 1938.
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Mr. Herbert J. Smith 6630 Waterman Avenue St. Louis, Missouri
BA-J/ady W.377 Tidence Lane
Dear Sir:
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim, W.377, based upon the military service of Tidence Lane in that war.
Tidence Lane was born May 12, 1763, on Deep River, Randolph County, North Carolina. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing on Boon's Creek on Watanga River, Washington County, North Carolina, which was afterwards in East Tennessee, he enlisted February 1781 and served a tour of three months in Captain Elijah Witt's Company, Colonels Robertson and Sevier's North Carolina Regiment. He enlisted September 1782 and served a tour of three months in Captain Thomas Hardiman's Company, Colonel John Sevier's North Carolina Regiment and was in skirmishes with the Indians and burned their towns. He enlisted in 1783 and served under Captain John Hardin in General Martin's campaign and was in the battle of Lookout Mountain and in 1791 was in General Dougherty's campaign, no details of this service given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 3, 1833, while a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee.
He died January 25, 1841, place not stated.
Soldier married October 23, 1783, Mary, her maiden name not given. She was allowed pension on her application executed January 22, 1844, while a resi-

dent of Jefferson County, Tennessee, aged seventy-seven years.
Children of Tidence and Mary Lane:
Lydia born January 6, 1788. Isaac " August 8, 1788. Nancy " July 4 or 24, 1791. Esther " November 6, 1793. John " June 4, 1798. Noah " October 18, 1798. Mary " November 20, 1800. Right " June 7, 1803. James Madison " November 3, 1805.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of widow's death, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following data: "Mary Lane, widow of Tidence Lane, Certificate No. 3278, issued January 23, 1848, rate $20.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act of February 2, 1848, Knoxville, Tennessee Agency".
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

July 26, 1933.
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BA-J/ADY W.377 Tidence Lane
Mrs. James Sellers, R. R. 4, Kahoka, Missouri.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one Tidence Lane, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim, W.377, based upon his military service in that war.
Tidence Lane was born May 12, 1763 on Deep River, Randolph County, North Carolina.
While residing on Boon's Creek on Watauga River, Washington County, North Carolina, which was afterwards in East Tennessee, he enlisted February 1781 and served a tour of three months in Captain Elijah Witt's Company, Colonels Robertson and Sevier's North Carolina Regiment. He enlisted September 1782 and served a tour of three months in Captain Thomas Hardiman's Company, Colonel John Sevier's North Carolina Regiment and was in skirmishes with the Indians and burned their towns. He enlisted in 1786 and served under Captain John Hardin in General Martin's campaign and was in the battle of Look-out Mountain and in 1791 was in General Dougherty's campaign, no details of this service given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 3, 1833 while a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee.
He died January 25, 1841.
Soldier married October 23, 1783 Mary, her maiden name not stated. She was allowed pension on her application executed January 20, 1844 while a resident of Jeffer-

son County, Tennessee, aged seventy-seven years.
Children of Tidence and Mary Lane.
Lydia born January 6, 1786. Isaac " August 8, 1788. Nancy " July 4 or 24, 1791. Esther " November 6, 1793. John " June 4, 1796. Noah " October 18, 1798. Mary " November 20, 1800. Right " June 7, 1803. James Madison " November 3, 1805.
This is the history of the only Tidence Lane, all spellings of the names searched, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

940.4
February 18, 1929.
Ray H. Walls, 403 West Walnut Street, Greencastle, Indiana.
Sir:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 377, it appears that Tidence Lane was born May 12, 1763 on Deep River, Randolph County, North Carolina.
While residing on Boon's Creek on Watauga River, Washington County, North Carolina, which was afterwards in East Tennessee, he enlisted February 1781 and served a tour of three months in Captain Elijah Witt's Company, Colonels Robertson and Sevier's North Carolina Regiment.
He enlisted September 1782 and served a tour of three months in Captain Thomas Hardiman's Company, Colonel John Sevier's North Carolina Regiment and was in skirmishes with the Indians and burned their towns.
He enlisted in 1786 and served under Captain John Hardin in General Martin's campaign and was in the battle of Lookout Mountain and in 1791 was in General Dougherty's campaign, no details of this service given.

He was allowed pension on his application executed September 3, 1833 while a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee. He died January 25, 1841.
Soldier married October 23, 1783 Mary, her maiden name not stated. She was allowed pension on her application executed January 20, 1844 while a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee, aged seventy-seven years.
Children of Tidence and Mary Lane.
Lydia born January 8, 1786. Isaac " August 8, 1788. Nancy " July 4 or 24, 1791. Esther " November 6, 1793. John " June 4, 1796. Noah " October 18, 1798. Mary " November 20, 1800. Right " June 7, 1803. James Madison " November 3, 1805.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

ply to your request of Feby. 27 ", received Mch. 2 " statement of the military history of Tidence Lane , 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.
N. 377
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feby. 1781 3 mos. ✓ Elijah Witt Robertson & Sevier N. C.   Sept. 1782 3 mos. Thomas Hardiman John Sevier   In expeditions against Cherokee Indians.   1786 ✓ John Hardin Battle of Lookout Mt. in Genl. Martin's campaign.   1791 ✓ ✓ Genl. Dougherty's campaign.  
Battles Engaged in, skirmishes with the Indians & burned their towns. (Boon's Creek on Watanga river Washington Co., N. C.) Residence of soldier at enlistment, from 1781 which was afterwards in East Tennessee. Date of application for pension, Sept. 3, 1833. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Jefferson Co., Tenn. Age at date of application, born May 12, 1763 on Deep River, Randolph Co., N. C. Remarks: soldier married Oct. 23, 1783, Mary ———. He died Jany. 25, 1841, and she was allowed pension on her application executed Jany. 20, 1844 while a resident of Jefferson Co., Tenn., and seventy-seven years of age.
Supplemental family data herewith.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
April 9, 1914.
Mrs. G. M. Lane. Route 2. Russellville. Tennessee.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 31 st ultimo, you are herewith furnished the history of the only Tidence Lane found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau. and advised that the papers on file fail to show where he was married, died, and was buried, or the name of his father.
Very respectfully.
G. M. Stackpole Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
March 8, 1918.
Mr. Polk Tarwater, Cardiff (or Rockwood), Tennessee.
Sir:
In addition to the military history of Tidence Lane, W. File No. 377, Rev. War, you are furnished the following family data from the papers on file in the claim.
Children of Tidence and Mary Lane.
Lydia Born January 6, 1786. Isaac " August 8, 1788. Nancy " July 4 or 24, 1791. Esther " November 6, 1793. John " June 4, 1796. Noah " October 18, 1798. Mary " November 20, 1800. Right " June 7, 1803. James Madison born November 3, 1805.
Very respectfully,
J. M. Taylor Commissioner.

Hahoka - Mo - June - 26 - '33
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Sir:—
I am very anxious to get the official service record of two of my Revolutionary War ancestors.
✓ Tidence (or Tidence) Lane lived and I think served from the State of Virginia. He married Hester Bobbings
Col. Thomas more N.C. L.  Russell lived and I think served from the state of North Carolina. I will appreciate it very, very much if you will send me these records.
Respy
Mrs James Sellers
Hahoka - Missouri
P. 4

BROWN MINING COMPANY
Revser am 1
CARDIFF, TENN.,
February 27th, 1918
Commissioner of Pensions, Revolutionary War Department, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me the records your office contains regarding the following Revolutionary pensioners, -
Tide Lane, Jefferson County, Tennessee. S. 1,228 Rodham Kenner, Logan County, Kentucky.
I guess this is 1840 list -
Thanking you, I am,
Yours very truly,
Reek Jarward
T:S

231 Vine Street Rev Sec Chattanooga Tennessee
August 30 th , 1915.
To Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Will you please have the records examined for the military services of the War of the Revolution of Sidenece Lane who fought in the North Carolina line. He was born May 12 th 1763 and lived after the Revolutionary War in Jefferson Co. Tennessee. He married Mary Eude.
Sincerely yours.
Mrs. Euclid Waterhouse.

M
Russellville, Tennessee
March 31, 1814
Sir:-
Will you please give me information as to one Tidence Lane, a revolutionary soldier? I want to know how far back the Lane family can be traced. Tidence Lane a father of the Tidence a soldier founded two churches that I know of. One was Bent Creek a baptist church and one Buffalo Ridge I think, in Tennessee. Please tell me where these men married and if you can tell me where the first Tidence

Lane come from what his father's name was and where, from where born where and when married etc. I shall appreciate any information you may give me. When the Tidence Lane enlisted, how long he served where buried etc.
Yours —
Mrs. S. M. Lane,

TATE SPRING HOTEL COMPANY
DIRECTORS
H. BUSHNELL D. C. WEBB L. O. W. BONHAM C. C. FILL R. N. PHILLIPS WALTER CUNNINGHAM S. B. ALLEN
PRIVATE OFFICE
S. B. ALLEN, MANAGING DIRECTOR.
TATE SPRING, TENN.
February 14, 1914
Miss. in Bureau, Washington D. C. Dear Miss.
Can you send me a record of the services of Siducee Lane who fought in the Revolutionary war. He was born in Virginia , his father moved to Washington Co., Tennessee in 1779, he fought in Tennessee and was pensioned here.
Sincerely
Penelope J. Allen
Mrs. J. B. Allen.
Born N.C.

1914 Feb. 21. Hist. to Mrs. S. B. Allen. & 1914 Apr. 9. To Mrs. G. M. Lane & 1914 Sept. 14. Hist. to Mrs. P. H. Mauldin letter with R 61 37, Isaac Lane. Fr. 1915 Sept. 14. History to Mrs. Euclid Waterhouse Fr. 1918 Mch. 8. Hist. to Polk Farmwater & 1929 Feb. 18 Hist. to Ray H. Wall see letter in Isaac Lane R 61 37 1933 July 26. Hist. to Mrs. J. E. Sellers. A.N.Y. 1938 June 7. Hist. to Her Edith. see his letter to letter in Isaac Lane's R. 61 37. A.N.Y.
377 Ray WIDOW, &c. 
File No. 377
Mary Lane Widow Fidene Lane Priv. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 2, 1848.
Index:—Vol. A Page 416
[Arrangement of 1870.]

March 15 45-
Sir Encl d . you will find the declaration of Mary Lane of Town, under the Res. of Cong. July 23 45-
I am Respectfully H H Sylvester
Col Edwards

Chucky Bend Post Office Jefferson Co. P. Tennessee Oct 4th 1833.
Sir I herewith submit for your examination and decision the application of Lidonee Lane, of Jefferson County, East Tennessee, for a pension under the act of 7th June, 1832. If your decision should be favorable to the claim of Lane, please enclose the certificate me, directed to Chucky Bend Post Office, Jefferson County, East Tennessee.
I have the honor to be, Sir, with much respect
Your Obedt & humble Servant
Pierce B. Anderson
James L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

Wheeler Bridge January 17 th
To the
Dear

Cherty Bend Va
January 10 th 1843
Dear Sir
I enclose the declaration of Mrs Mary Lane, which has been before the Commissioner, and all that it lacked was, the proceeding before Edg Rapperto to be sanctioned in open court, which has been done. The proof of the marriage is sufficient and her Husband's claim services is well established, and what I can learn Mrs Lane's claim is established, and all that was lacking, was the proceeding before Justice Rapperto, to be submitted to a court of record regularly organized as such, and confirmed by it under seal - you will see has been regularly done.
Yours Respectfully
J. S. Gano
House of De
January the 25 th 1843
Sir Will you be kind enough to examine these papers and report the result of such examination Respectfully
Andrew Johnson M.C. Washington City
J. Johnson

N. 543
Mary Lane Gen.
unmarried Lett to H. H. Lyman 10 Feb 1825.
Act 7 th July '38

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Dec. 28 th 1843.
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," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of Tidence Lang, dec d . a Pensioner on the Roll of the Knoxville, Tennessee Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and 50 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 25 th January 1841.  Respectfully, yours,
William H. Harrison Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

No. 123
South Pass: July 22. '45- at Isaac Lane Feb 6. 1846 Rep.
11790.
Memphis Knoxville
Mary Lane widow of William Lane who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of April 1843 and sent to H. H. Dylaster, Esq.
Present
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book June 17. 1843. Vol. 2. Page 194.

No. 12
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Tennessee
Mary Lane
widow of Vidence Lane
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 23 rd Feby 1841.
of Jefferson Co. in the State of Tennessee
who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Hill of the Regt. commanded by Col. Lewis in the N. Carolina line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Knoxville at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of April 17 th 43 and sent to H. H. Dutton Agent
Total amount, $ 100.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. H. Dutton , Clerk, Book Q Vol. 4 Page 357 .

Act 43 No 7094 Mary Lane, under joint resolution of Jan'y 23 d 1845 & act 7 July 1838.
Adm'd at 20 per ann. from 4 March, 1836 to 4 March, 1841 - & Act 3 d March 1843 - & 17 June 1844 -
H. H. Sylvester Present -
1836 1837 1838 1839 1840 1841 1842 1843 1844
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the resolutions of Congress of the 23 rd January 1845— State of Tennessee Jefferson County. }
Where as the act of Congress of the 30 th of April 1844 prohibited me from drawing pensions for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner— I now make the following statement under oath to obtain the benefits of the resolution above mentioned I am the widow of Silas Lane who was a private soldier in the War of the Revolution I have not drawn any pension or arrears of pension but my application was on file in the pension office previous to the passage of the foregoing resolution awaiting the decision of the Com- missioner of pensions Thereon— I now ask for the amount as the widow of the said Silas Lane from the 4 th of March 1836 up to the time of his death; and that the aforesaid Silas Lane died on the 25 th day of January 1841
Henry Lane mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me
This 1 st day of March 1845
Edward Riggs Justice of the peace for said County

State of Tennessee Jefferson County
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
Edward Rigg J. P. Jefferson County
State of Tennessee Jefferson County I, James Huber Clerk of the County Court of the United States for the District of Columbia Esq. do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration and Certificate of the said James Huber Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office and of the whole thereof witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 14th day of March 1885
James Huber Clerk of the District Court for the District of Columbia
James Huber Clerk

State of Tennessee
Jefferson County ss
I hereby certify that the
The declaration of Mary Lane Widow of Sidney Lane deceased, who lived a private in the Army of the Republic and a pensioner of the United States, was presented in open court and after examination the court affirms the original proceedings here before Thomas B. Rife Esq. on the 20 th day of January A.D. 1844. I am certain that the same be certified.
I James Fuller Clerk of the county court in and for the county and state aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy taken from the records of my office. I see that Thomas B. Rife Esq. (whose name appears to the annexed declaration) is now, and at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county and that his signature appears to be in his own proper hand writing.
Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Dandridge this 14 th day of January A.D. 1845 James Fuller Clerk of Jefferson County

Declaration
In Order to Obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2 d February 1848, entitled an act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution.
State of Tennessee Jefferson County ss On the 17 th day of December 1848, personally appeared before me the person signed a Justice of the Peace for said County and State aforesaid Mrs Mary Lane a Resident of Jefferson County Tennessee age about Eighty two years. Who being first duly sworn according to Law, saith on her Oath that the following declaration, In Order to Obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848, granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, that she is the Widow of Tiolman Lane Who was a private in the North Carolina Militia, that her Husband the aforesaid Tiolman Lane drew a pension of Twenty Dollars per annum for his said service. She further declares that she drew a pension of Twenty Dollars per annum under the act of Congress of 17 th June 1844 and she is still a Widow.
Mary her Lane mark
I was to me subscribed on the day and year above written before me a Justice of the Peace for Jefferson County Tennessee, And I do further certify that I am acquainted with Mrs Mary Lane and she is the identical individual who drew a pension as she states
William M c Farland (Seal) Justice of The Peace for Jefferson County Tennessee

State of Tennessee Jefferson County ss.
I James Fuller Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that William H. Warehouse Esq. whose name appears to the foregoing Declaration and Certificate is now and at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn that full faith and credit and given and due to his Official acts as such and that his signature appears to be in his own proper hand (Witnesseth).
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office at Office in Danvers the 11 th day of December A.D. 1848 James Fuller Clerk of Jefferson County

Tennessee Jefferson County Russellville } December 14 th May 1848 W. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions as if my application form to entitle me to the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 2 d of February 1848 for the benefit of widows of Revolutionary you will please forward my certificate for that purpose payable at the agency at Knoxville Tennessee to Russellville Jefferson County Tennessee if there is any attachment in the form of the power of attorney to draw at the agency you will please send a blank form with the certificate your compliance will much oblige yours with Respect Mary Lane Widow
To W. J. L. Edwards Commissioner Pensions

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Lane Timothy GRADE Corporal - artillery LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9542 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED October 8, 1789 To — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.